Limited-time cream puffs, exclusive collectibles, in-game rewards and in-store fan experiences arrive October 9

CERRITOS, Calif., Oct. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- NEOWIZ and Beard Papa's are teaming up for a limited-time BrownDust2 collaboration launching October 9, 2026, at participating Beard Papa's locations across the United States.

After celebrating its third anniversary in June, BrownDust2 continues the momentum with this Halloween-themed collaboration featuring character-inspired cream puffs, exclusive collectibles, in-game rewards and special in-person fan events featuring Wilhelmina and Zenith. The promotion runs through November 9, 2026.

At the center of the collaboration are two limited-time creations inspired by two of BrownDust2's all-time fan-favorite characters, Zenith and Wilhelmina. The Zenith Puff features seasonal pumpkin spice custard in a cinnamon topped eclair, while the Wilhelmina Puff combines vanilla custard, white chocolate and vanilla Oreo™ cookie crumble eclair.

Free Gifts with Limited Edition 6-pack Combo Set

Fans can also purchase a special BrownDust2 6-Pack Combo Gift Set, one each limited-time cream puff, one Chocolate Puff, one Cookies & Cream Puff and two Original Cream Puffs. Each set also comes with limited-edition BrownDust2 collectibles featuring Wilhelmina and Zenith, including acrylic character standees, character can badges, sticker sheet, as well as an exclusive in-game reward code, while supplies last.

"BrownDust2 has an incredibly passionate fan community, and we wanted this collaboration to feel like much more than simply putting characters on a cream puff," said Mark Nathan, Marketing Director for Beard Papa's USA. "From the character-inspired flavors and collectibles to the Halloween events, we're creating something fans can experience, photograph, collect and enjoy together."

"We've been looking for more ways for our North American fans to enjoy BrownDust2 beyond the game screen, and this partnership with Beard Papa's is a natural extension of those efforts," said KyungChul Han, Head of BrownDust2 Business at NEOWIZ. "We're thrilled to see Wilhelmina and Zenith step into the real world this Halloween."

Free BrownDust2 Code Card With Every Purchase

Throughout the promotion, every purchase at participating Beard Papa's locations will receive a free BrownDust2 in-game reward code card, while supplies last. Each card contains a unique code redeemable for in-game rewards.

Halloween Meet & Treat Fan Events and Online Sweepstakes

Two special BrownDust2 Halloween Meet & Treat events will give fans the opportunity to meet cosplay talent portraying Wilhelmina and Zenith, take photos with them, and participate in the Spin the Wheel event for a chance to receive limited-edition BrownDust2 × Beard Papa's collaboration merchandise.

Los Angeles: Beard Papa's Little Tokyo, October 17 Katy, Texas: Beard Papa's Katy Asiantown, October 24 Both events run 12–5 PM local time.

Fans nationwide can also enter a BrownDust2 × Beard Papa's sweepstakes, with ten winners receiving special BrownDust2 themed prize packs.

The collaboration runs October 9–November 9, 2026. For participating locations, event details and sweepstakes information, visit BeardPapas.com/browndust2

About BrownDust2

Developed by GAMFS N and published by NEOWIZ, BrownDust2 is a free-to-play adventure RPG featuring strategic turn-based gameplay, high-quality illustrations, charming character collection and epic adventures.

BrownDust2 is available on Android, iOS, and PC. Learn more at browndust2.com/en

About Beard Papa's

Founded in Osaka, Japan in 1999, Beard Papa's is known worldwide for its freshly baked cream puffs filled to order with signature custard creams. Learn more at beardpapas.com

Media Contact: Mark Nathan, Marketing Director Beard Papa's USA [email protected] 310-935-5818

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CARROLLTON, Ga., Oct. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Southwire has officially broken ground on the construction of the company's newest expansion in Starkville, Miss.

On Thursday, October 1, members of the Southwire and Starkville communities joined to celebrate and break ground on the new facility.

The Starkville expansion project, which will add approximately 380,000 square feet to the location's footprint and represents a corporate investment of more than $256 million, is expected to create approximately 130 new jobs and reinforces the company's commitment to its team members, customers and communities.

"This groundbreaking is an exciting milestone for Southwire and for our Starkville team," said Veronica Braker, EVP, Operations. "As we continue investing in our operations, this expansion reflects our commitment to creating a safer, more efficient and more innovative environment for our team members while strengthening our ability to serve customers across our markets. Starkville has played an important role in Southwire's manufacturing story, and we are proud to build on that foundation for the future."

The expansion and upgrades at the Starkville Plant will enhance the experience for Southwire's team members by supporting a safer, more efficient work environment, strengthening its focus on quality and better positioning the company to serve its customers, communities and stakeholders for years to come.

"For our Starkville team, this project represents more than added space; it represents opportunity," said Erik Adams, Starkville Plant Manager. "The expansion will help us enhance the way we work, support continued growth and create new career opportunities for current and future team members. We are grateful for the dedication of our team and excited for what this investment means for the plant, our customers and the Starkville community."

Construction on the Starkville expansion is expected to begin in late 2026 with full capacity anticipated to come online in 2028.

Read more about the Starkville Expansion project here.

For more Southwire news, visit www.southwire.com/newsroom.

About Southwire

Southwire Company, LLC is North America's leading wire and cable company. The $9.7B organization is made up of more than 9,000 team members across the globe who unite as ONE Southwire each and every day to serve each other, their customers and their communities. Southwire and its subsidiaries provide solutions including building wire and cable, metal-clad cable, utility products, portable and electronic cord products and OEM wire products. In addition, Southwire offers electrical products, engineered solutions and a variety of field support services. For more on Southwire's products and solutions, its community involvement and its vision of sustainability, visit www.southwire.com. 

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CEO/CTO Dr. Ali Fard will discuss RF front-end advancements on Oct. 8

ZÜRICH, Oct. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- QuantalRF, the pioneering developer of RF semiconductor and antenna solutions, today announced that CEO/CTO Dr. Ali Fard will speak at Wi-Fi World Congress Europe 2026. Hosted by Wi-Fi NOW, the free, three-day virtual event runs Oct. 6–8 and brings together the European wireless industry to discuss the future of intelligent connectivity. Other speakers include MediaTek, Silicon Labs, NXP, Intel, Cisco, HPE and the Wi-Fi Alliance.

Dr. Fard will present "Enabling Future Wireless with Innovations in RF" on Thursday, Oct. 8, from 17:45 to 18:05 CEST. The final day of the event focuses on the wireless technologies that will define the next decade. In his session, Dr. Fard will explain why RF front-end technology has not kept pace with advances in Wi-Fi standards and how CMOS SOI intelligent, adaptive architectures can improve power efficiency and range while lowering cost for next-generation Wi-Fi access points, mobile devices and edge AI.

"Future wireless systems—from Wi-Fi 8 to satcom and edge AI devices—will demand far more from hardware, especially RF," said Dr. Fard. "At QuantalRF, we've redesigned the RF front end from the ground up to deliver better efficiency and integration on mature silicon processes. I look forward to sharing how these innovations can help the wireless industry close the gap between what Wi-Fi standards promise and what RF hardware can deliver."

To attend this virtual event, register here.

About QuantalRF AG

QuantalRF is transforming the RF signal chain for wireless communications to deliver an unmatched user experience. Its ultra-compact, highly configurable front-end ICs and extremely efficient antennas substantially improve area, cost, power, and overall performance. Headquartered in Zürich, Switzerland, with R&D centers in the USA and Sweden, QuantalRF has an extensive portfolio of over 225 patents. For more information, visit www.quantalRF.com.

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This announcement contains forward-looking statements that reflect our current expectations and projections about future events. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to risks, uncertainties, and other factors that may cause our actual results to differ materially. We undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking statements. A non-exclusive list of risk factors may be found on our website at www.quantalRF.com/forward-looking-statement.

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Zettabyte Donates AI Computing and Advanced AI Software to National Sun Yat-sen University to Mobilise Taiwan's AI Talents

The zSUITE platform for teaching, research and computing resource management at National Sun Yat-sen University

KAOHSIUNG CITY, Taiwan, Oct. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Zettabyte Co., Ltd. ("Zettabyte"), a global AI computing company, today announced an AI computing and AI software donation to National Sun Yat-sen University ("NSYSU"), a national research university in Kaohsiung, Taiwan. The two parties signed the donation agreement at the university. The donation gives faculty and students across the university access to the zSUITE platform for AI computing resources.

zSUITE manages and monitors compute clusters, giving administrators a single view of system operation and how compute resources are allocated across the university. Faculty, students and research teams spend their time on teaching, research and experiments rather than on keeping machines running.

NSYSU has 10 colleges, spanning the humanities, science and engineering, management, marine sciences, social sciences, medicine, semiconductors and international finance. The university established its Artificial Intelligence Research and Industry Promotion Center in 2019 and has continued to advance AI teaching, research and industry-academia cooperation since. As AI research and applications have developed, colleges and departments across the campus have progressively built GPU computing capacity of their own, supporting course teaching, student projects and funded research programmes.

Independent industry analysis puts the training compute of representative AI models in recent years at roughly double every 6 months. Compute has become a matter of national competition, and Taiwan has set a goal of ranking among the world's top 5 computing centres. The government is advancing the New Ten Major AI Infrastructure Projects to that end.

Universities carry a large part of that work. They educate the engineers who will build and operate the country's infrastructure, and they house a growing share of its research systems. Through the donation, students work with cluster management tools in a real computing environment before they graduate, and leave with practical experience of the systems industry runs.

"The AI technology leaders of tomorrow are in Taiwan's frontier university AI labs today," said Kenneth Tai, Founder and Chairman of Zettabyte. "Giving cutting-edge professional AI tools and AI computing to universities, professors, researchers and students is the most impactful contribution we can make."

"This AI computing and AI software donation will aid in Taiwan's technical advancement, its frontier science discoveries and ultimately help nurture the development of a robust AI talent pool," said Rocky Lee, Director of Zettabyte and the principal architect of the AI computing donation programme.

Chih-Wen Kuo, Senior Vice President of NSYSU, said the university will continue integrating its internal AI and HPC resources and deepening technical exchanges and talent-development partnerships with industry to provide a more robust computing environment for teaching and research. The university will also encourage researchers across disciplines to leverage AI and HPC for research and innovative applications, thereby cultivating more AI and HPC talent for Taiwan.

"The development of AI needs not only algorithms and applications but also a stable and reliable computing environment," said Chun-Wei Tsai, Associate Vice President of the Library and Information Services and Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering of NSYSU. "This collaboration will help faculty and students across disciplines make better use of computing resources, and cultivate talent with both theory and practice."

About Zettabyte

Zettabyte Co., Ltd. is a global innovator in AI data centre infrastructure and full-stack GPU software solutions, delivering high-performance, green AI computing to sovereigns and enterprises worldwide. Its zWARE software integrates the AI computing infrastructure stack, combining proprietary hardware, advanced liquid cooling and sovereign AI infrastructure with an emphasis on cybersecurity and efficiency. www.zettabyte.com

About NSYSU

National Sun Yat-sen University is a national research university established in Kaohsiung in 1980. From its campus at Sizihwan, beside Kaohsiung Harbour, the university spans ten colleges covering the humanities, science and engineering, management, marine sciences, social sciences, medicine, semiconductors and international finance, with recognised strength in marine science and a growing base in AI. It established its Artificial Intelligence Research and Industry Promotion Center in 2019. www.nsysu.edu.tw

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SPRINGFIELD, Mo., Oct. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Helitech Waterproofing & Foundation Repair of Springfield, Missouri has received a Better Business Bureau Torch Award for Ethics, marking the company's 10th Torch Award.

The BBB Torch Awards for Ethics recognize businesses that demonstrate an outstanding commitment to integrity, ethical business practices and building trust with customers, employees, vendors and communities.

"Receiving our 10th Torch Award is a tremendous honor, and I'm especially proud of the people at Helitech who made it possible," said Brett Campbell, President of Helitech Waterproofing & Foundation Repair. "For nearly 40 years, we've worked hard to take care of our customers, treat people the right way, and earn their trust. We're incredibly grateful to our team and to the homeowners who continue to put their trust in Helitech."

Since 1987, Helitech has helped homeowners protect and restore their homes with solutions for foundation repair, basement waterproofing, crawl space repair and concrete repair. As the company has grown, its focus on faith, family, servant leadership, and taking care of customers has remained at the heart of the Helitech experience.

"These honorees represent the kind of people and businesses that make our local marketplace stronger," said Pamela Hernandez, BBB Springfield Regional Director. "Each has demonstrated a genuine, deep commitment to doing the right thing and helping others. We're proud to celebrate their efforts with these awards."

The Springfield award continues Helitech's long history of recognition from Better Business Bureau organizations across the communities it serves and marks an important milestone as the company celebrates its 10th Torch Award for Ethics.

To learn more about Helitech Waterproofing & Foundation Repair and its award-winning service, visit helitechonline.com.

About Helitech Waterproofing & Foundation Repair

Helitech is a locally-owned, specialty contractor that has been healing homes since 1987. With a focus on faith and family, Helitech provides foundation repair, basement and crawl space waterproofing, and concrete repair solutions to homeowners throughout its service area. Helitech is BBB Accredited, A+ Rated and a 10-time recipient of the BBB Torch Award for Ethics.

About the BBB Torch Awards for Ethics

The Better Business Bureau Torch Awards for Ethics recognize businesses and organizations that demonstrate outstanding character, ethical business practices and a commitment to building trust in the marketplace. Honorees demonstrate integrity in their relationships with customers, employees, vendors, industry peers and the communities they serve.

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LOS ANGELES, Oct. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Green Water and Power (GWP), a leading provider of sustainable energy solutions, is excited to announce a new partnership with Goodwill Southern California (Goodwill SoCal) to provide on-the-job training opportunities for individuals seeking to learn new skills or trades in the electrical field. This initiative, part of the Workforce Innovation Opportunity Act (WIOA), aims to reduce barriers to employment and help job seekers launch rewarding new careers.

The partnership is designed specifically for individuals with little or no prior work experience and is open to qualified candidates who meet the following requirements:

Participants will receive hands-on training in the electrical trade, gaining valuable, marketable skills that can lead to long-term employment with GWP or provide a steppingstone to other career opportunities in the industry. This win-win collaboration ensures that GWP gains access to motivated, trainable candidates, while participants build real-world experience and a pathway to a sustainable career.

"At GWP, we believe in empowering our community by making access to skilled trades training more inclusive," said Christine Karlovic, Vice President at Green Water and Power. "By partnering with Goodwill SoCal, we're able to provide individuals who may not have had previous opportunities with the tools and experience needed to build lasting careers—either with us or elsewhere in the industry."

"This program is about breaking down barriers to employment," added Shelah C. Potter, Associate Director, Youth Programs & Resource Centers at Goodwill Southern California. "Together, we are offering a supportive pathway for people to enter the workforce, learn in-demand skills, and improve their lives."

Interested individuals can learn more and start the application process by visiting www.greenwaterandpower.com or contacting Goodwill SoCal's America's Job Center of California (AJCC).

About Green Water and Power

Green Water & Power (GWP) is a national turnkey provider of clean-energy infrastructure with more than a decade of renewable energy experience. The company specializes in electric vehicle charging, battery storage, and solar energy systems, managing projects from design and permitting through construction, commissioning, operations, and maintenance. GWP has installed more than 15,000 EV chargers nationwide and has a portfolio that includes more than 4 MW of solar capacity. For more information, visit www.greenwaterandpower.com.

About Goodwill Southern California

Transforming lives through the power of work, Goodwill Southern California (GSC) serves individuals with barriers to employment by providing education, training, work experience and job placement services. Each year, GSC prepares and places thousands of individuals into sustainable employment through programs and services offered at three campuses, Career Resource Centers, WorkSource Centers, Youth and Veteran Employment Programs throughout Los Angeles (north of Rosecrans Ave.), Riverside and San Bernardino counties. GSC supports its mission with proceeds generated from more than 100 stores and freestanding attended donation centers. GSC spends 95 percent of its budget on programs and services. Committed to caring for the earth, last year GSC diverted over 165 million pounds of reusable or recyclable goods from landfills. Goodwill is GOOD for Everyone! Follow Goodwill SoCal on social media - @GoodwillSoCal. For more information, visit www.goodwillsocal.org. 

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- The jointly developed AI model has passed comprehensive acceptance testing and is now operating within Fangda Carbon's production workflow.

- By forecasting performance and screening formulations before physical trials, the system meets cost optimization targets while enabling rapid evaluation of substitute raw materials.

- This initial deployment establishes a scalable foundation for XtalPi's industrial AI business in new materials, converting complex manufacturing data into reusable, predictive models for advanced carbon materials.

CAMBRIDGE, Mass. and SHENZHEN, China, Oct. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- XtalPi Holdings Limited (2228.HK) announced that a raw material selection artificial intelligence (AI) model jointly developed with Fangda Carbon New Material Co., Ltd. (600516.SH), a global leader in graphite electrodes, has successfully passed project acceptance and entered operational use. The model reliably evaluates and ranks formulation candidates prior to physical trials, meeting established targets for predictive accuracy, cost optimization, and operational efficiency.

Graphite electrodes are critical components that conduct the massive electrical currents required for electric arc furnace steelmaking. Key properties, including electrical conductivity and mechanical strength, depend on complex interactions among raw material inputs, blend ratios, and manufacturing conditions.

Because materials of the same type can vary by supplier and batch, formulations must be reassessed when inputs change. Furthermore, price volatility and supply disruptions make rapid, accurate material substitution a commercial necessity.

While expert judgment remains essential, exhaustively testing every variable combination in physical trials is prohibitively slow and expensive. To navigate this physical search space, the partners combined Fangda Carbon's six decades of proprietary manufacturing data with XtalPi's data engineering and algorithmic capabilities. XtalPi structured decades of dispersed production records, engineered predictive features, and deployed a hybrid system that integrates performance forecasting, optimization algorithms, and embedded expert rules.

For any fixed set of raw materials, the model now rapidly identifies blend proportions that drive down costs while meeting quality requirements. When supply availability or pricing shifts, the system evaluates alternative inputs and recommends formulation adjustments, significantly expanding Fangda Carbon's procurement flexibility.

Validation against both independent test datasets and production trials confirmed that the model achieved the required predictive accuracy across multiple key performance indicators. Its computational speed matches the real-world pace of industrial production, aligning seamlessly with Fangda Carbon's workflow. By screening out unsuitable options and ranking the most viable candidates, the AI narrows the focus for human experts. Final formulations are still determined by experts through necessary experimental or production validation. This "compute first, verify later" approach improves decision consistency by combining industrial expertise with data-driven prediction.

The newly accepted model serves as the first core module delivered under the partners' graphite electrode formulation optimization project, stemming from a strategic agreement signed in 2025. By connecting XtalPi's AI, robotic experimentation, and quantum chemistry capabilities with Fangda Carbon's industrial leadership, the partners are converting dispersed, historical expertise into traceable digital resources. Moving forward, the two companies plan to expand the system into comprehensive formulation design and process optimization.

For XtalPi, this deployment extends its industrial delivery capabilities, establishing reusable data standards, model architectures, and delivery frameworks for complex industrial applications. Adapting this infrastructure to additional advanced carbon materials, including graphene and carbon nanotubes, lays a robust foundation for expanding XtalPi's industrial AI business and accelerating the commercial-scale production of next-generation materials.

About XtalPi

XtalPi Holdings Limited (XtalPi, 2228.HK) was founded in 2015 by three physicists from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). It is an innovative R&D platform powered by quantum physics, artificial intelligence, and robotics. By integrating first-principles calculations, AI algorithms, high-performance cloud computing, and standardized automation systems, XtalPi provides digital and intelligent R&D solutions for companies in the pharmaceutical, materials science, agricultural technology, energy, new chemicals, and cosmetics industries.

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DELRAY BEACH, Fla., Oct. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- According to MarketsandMarkets™, the global rotary power tool market is projected to grow from USD 0.62 billion in 2026 to USD 0.85 billion by 2032, registering a CAGR of 5.3% during the forecast period.

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Rotary Power Tool Market Size & Forecast:

- Market Size Available for Years: 2021–2032

- 2026 Market Size: USD 0.62 billion

- 2032 Projected Market Size: USD 0.85 billion

- CAGR (2026–2032): 5.3%

Rotary Power Tool Market Trends & Insights:

- The rotary power tool market is growing, driven by rising demand for versatile, multifunctional tools in professional and DIY applications. The growing use of rotary tools and oscillating multi-tools in construction, renovation, maintenance, woodworking, repair, and home improvement is supporting market expansion. The growing adoption of cordless tools, advances in battery technology, and rising preference for portable, flexible solutions are further contributing to demand. In addition, expanding ecommerce channels, product innovation, and growing professional applications are creating opportunities for market participants across regions.

- By type, rotary tools are expected to hold a considerable share of the market during the forecast period.

- By power source, the corded segment is expected to hold a significant share of the rotary tools market.

- By user type, the professional segment is expected to register the highest CAGR of 6.5% during the forecast period.

- By distribution channel, the ecommerce segment is expected to register the highest CAGR of 6.9% during the forecast period.

- By region, North America is expected to hold the largest market share during the forecast period.

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Market growth is supported by increasing demand for versatile power tools across construction, renovation, maintenance, woodworking, repair, and DIY applications. The adoption of rotary and oscillating multi-tools is increasing as users seek multifunctional solutions for cutting, sanding, grinding, polishing, drilling, engraving, scraping, and trimming tasks. The growing preference for cordless tools, supported by improvements in battery performance, portability, and tool efficiency, is further contributing to market expansion. Increasing availability through direct/web stores, distributors, specialist trade channels, DIY stores, and ecommerce platforms is also improving product accessibility across user groups and regions.

The rotary power tool market is witnessing increasing adoption of cordless and multifunctional tools as users prioritize mobility, convenience, and application flexibility. Manufacturers are focusing on advancements in battery technology, brushless motors, ergonomic designs, variable-speed controls, and interchangeable accessories to improve tool performance and usability. The expansion of shared battery platforms is also encouraging users to adopt multiple tools within the same ecosystem. In parallel, growing DIY activities and continued demand from professional users are creating opportunities for manufacturers across residential and commercial applications. These developments are expected to support continued market expansion across North America, Europe, APAC, and RoW through 2032.

'The corded segment is expected to hold a significant share of the rotary power tool market during the forecast period.'

The corded segment is expected to hold a significant share of the rotary power tool market during the forecast period, supported by continued demand for consistent power output across professional and workshop applications. Corded rotary and oscillating multi-tools provide continuous operation without battery replacement or recharging, making them suitable for extended-duration tasks in construction, woodworking, maintenance, repair, and fabrication. Their ability to deliver stable performance during intensive applications continues to support adoption among professional users. In addition, the established availability of corded products through distributors, specialist trade channels, DIY stores, and manufacturer direct channels sustains product accessibility. Although cordless tools are gaining traction due to their portability, corded tools are expected to maintain a significant market share through 2032, particularly in applications where uninterrupted operation and consistent power are important.

'The professional segment is projected to register the highest CAGR in the rotary power tool market during the forecast period.'

The professional segment is projected to register the highest CAGR during the forecast period, driven by increasing use of rotary and oscillating multi-tools across construction, renovation, maintenance, woodworking, installation, and repair activities. Contractors, tradespeople, and technicians need tools that deliver reliable performance, durability, and flexibility in demanding work environments. The growing adoption of cordless platforms is further supporting professional users by providing greater mobility and reducing dependence on fixed power sources at job sites. Manufacturers are also introducing tools with improved battery runtime, brushless motors, ergonomic designs, variable-speed controls, and interchangeable accessories to address professional requirements. In addition, continued construction and renovation activity, along with demand for efficient multifunctional tools, is expected to support increased adoption among professional users through 2032.

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'North America is expected to maintain a significant share of the global rotary power tool market.'

Supported by established construction, renovation, maintenance, woodworking, and home improvement activities, North America is expected to maintain a significant share of the rotary power tool industry during the forecast period. Demand for rotary tools and oscillating multi-tools remains steady among professional and DIY users for applications such as cutting, sanding, grinding, polishing, drilling, engraving, scraping, and trimming. The growing preference for cordless tools is supporting adoption by providing greater mobility and flexibility across job sites and home applications, while corded tools continue to serve extended-duration tasks requiring continuous power. The region's well-developed distribution infrastructure, including manufacturer direct/web stores, wholesalers and industrial distributors, specialist trade channels, DIY superstores, and ecommerce, provides broad access to these tools. Manufacturers are also expanding product portfolios with improved battery performance, brushless motors, ergonomic designs, and interchangeable accessories. Continued demand for versatile multi-tools across professional and DIY applications is expected to support North America's significant market position through 2032.

Major companies operating in the rotary power tool companies include Robert Bosch GmbH (Germany), Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. (US), Techtronic Industries (Hong Kong), Makita Corporation (Japan), and Hilti (Liechtenstein), among others.

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Americas Cardroom Rolls Out October 1 Software Update With Wild Emojis and Progressive Mystery Bounties

Release also extends Staking Tickets to SPINZ, broadens mobile-table support and improves lobby information.

SAN JOSÉ, Costa Rica, Oct. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Americas Cardroom has rolled out a software update adding new table-expression controls, Progressive Mystery Bounty tournaments, expanded staking functionality, broader mobile-table support and targeted lobby and hand-history fixes.

Players can now choose between Mild (PG) and Wild (R) collections in the Emoji Gallery. The Wild collection adds more aggressive reactions and throwables, while each player's own setting determines what appears on that player's screen. Emojis can also be disabled through Settings > Playing Experience > Gameplay.

Progressive Mystery Bounty introduces a multi-day format that combines randomly assigned mystery bounties with progressive knockout mechanics. Bounty play is locked during Day 1. After the opening flights are complete, the bounty pool is randomly distributed among players advancing to Day 2. Once Day 2 eliminations begin, half of an eliminated player's bounty is paid to the player making the elimination and half is added to that player's own bounty.

Staking Tickets now support all seven SPINZ buy-in levels, from $0.25 through $100. Purchasing and sending remain available to select users during the beta, while anyone can receive tickets.

The refreshed mobile-table design also expands from SPINZ to cash games, Blitz, tournaments, Sit & Go's, On Demand games and multi-day tournaments. Additional lobby changes can highlight selected potential overlays, while two fixes correct how certain side-pot information and guaranteed multi-day tournament prize pools are displayed.

Players can find Progressive Mystery Bounty events under the Mystery Bounty lobby filter and check the client for current availability of Staking Tickets and other updated features.

For a closer look at everything included in Americas Cardroom's latest software update, read the full article here.

About Americas Cardroom

Americas Cardroom is one of the world's leading online poker destinations, serving players since 2001. Known for major tournament series, innovative promotions, and a commitment to the poker community, the company is celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2026 while continuing to expand its tournament offerings and deliver world-class online poker experiences to players across the globe.

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Northern Jet Achieves IS-BAO Registration, Expanding International Safety Credentials

ORLANDO, Fla., Oct. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Northern Jet has achieved registration with the International Standard for Business Aircraft Operations (IS-BAO), adding a globally recognized operational standard to the company's established safety program and supporting its continued growth in international private aviation.

Developed by the International Business Aviation Council (IBAC), IS-BAO is a business aviation standard designed to promote consistent, disciplined operating practices and effective safety management. Northern Jet received its initial Stage 1 registration following an extensive preparation process and a three-day audit evaluating key areas of the company's flight operations, policies, procedures and Safety Management System.

Northern Jet's IS-BAO registration was issued August 31, 2026, and is valid through August 31, 2028.

"IS-BAO registration reflects the work our team has put into strengthening Northern Jet's systems, processes, safety practices and culture," said Tim Reeve, Director of Safety at Northern Jet. "The audit provided a detailed review of how we operate and how safety is incorporated into our day-to-day decision-making. Achieving this registration validates that work against a respected global business aviation standard and strengthens our operational foundation as the company continues to grow."

The new registration expands Northern Jet's portfolio of independent safety credentials. The company also holds ARGUS Platinum status and WYVERN Wingman PRO certification, with its Safety Management System assessed at SMS Level 4 under Wyvern's evaluation framework. Northern Jet's Safety Management System also complies with FAA Part 5 requirements.

Together, these third-party evaluations provide clients, aircraft owners, corporate flight departments and industry partners with additional independent validation of Northern Jet's operating practices and safety systems.

IS-BAO was developed specifically for business aviation and is based on internationally accepted standards and recommended practices for aircraft operations. The program places an emphasis on structured safety management, operational discipline, risk identification, continuous improvement, and organizational accountability.

For Northern Jet, the registration also carries added value as the company expands its international capabilities. A common global operating framework can support coordination with aviation partners and stakeholders across international markets, including Europe, while providing another recognized benchmark for the company's operating standards.

"As Northern Jet continues to grow, it is important that our operational standards grow with us," said Chris Bull, CEO of Northern Jet. "IS-BAO registration strengthens the foundation behind our expanding international capabilities and reinforces the level of consistency and care we expect across every part of our operation."

The registration follows a period of continued fleet and operational expansion for Northern Jet. In July, the company announced the addition of its first Gulfstream G550, introducing an ultra-long-range aircraft to its fleet and expanding its ability to support longer domestic and international missions. Northern Jet also operates aircraft across the light, midsize, super-midsize and heavy jet categories.

The G550's approximately 6,500-nautical-mile range, combined with Northern Jet's growing large-cabin fleet, provides greater capability for long-range travel, including transatlantic missions. IS-BAO registration further supports the operational infrastructure behind that growth as Northern Jet serves clients traveling throughout the United States and abroad.

About Northern Jet

With 31 years of experience, Northern Jet is an IS-BAO registered, Argus Platinum and Wyvern Wingman PRO certified charter operator with a Safety Management System that complies with FAA Part 5 requirements. The company provides jet and helicopter charter, jet-card memberships, fractional ownership, and turnkey aircraft management. Headquartered in Orlando, FL, with bases throughout Florida and the Midwest, Northern Jet is committed to making time matter for leaders who do the same.

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