Hückeswagen, August 17th, 2018. The global leading supplier for rotor blade access systems, Gebr. Käufer GmbH Befahrtechnik are ambitious to introduce their new K-BP-4 BAS particularly aiming for the large and powerful wind turbine classes at the WindEnergy Hamburg for the first time. With the new TÜV approved system, rotor blade specialists will be enabled to perform scheduled maintenance as well as advanced repairs on rotor blades from wind turbines, current assessed up to 12 MW class and e.g. 200 meters hub height. Käufer aspires to commercially release the K-BP-4 in Spring 2019, and aims & set objectives that the BAS can be used on most conventional wind turbines worldwide. Safe maintenance even with large tower heights and bad weather „With our new BAS we adapt to the e.g. continuous improving safety and technical requirements for working in the harsh environmental conditions surrounding wind turbine towers and rotor blades“, explains ...

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iDealFurniture/KozyFurniture Ranks No. 1963 on the 2018 Inc. 5000 With Three-Year Revenue Growth of 228 Percent. New York, NY, August 17, 2018 — Inc. magazine today revealed that iDealFurniture/KozyFurniture is No. 1963 on its 37th annual Inc. 5000, the most prestigious ranking of the nation’s fastest-growing private companies. The list represents a unique look at the most successful companies within the American economy’s most dynamic segment – its independent small businesses. Microsoft, Dell, Domino’s Pizza, Pandora, Timberland, LinkedIn, Yelp, Zillow, and many other well-known names gained their first national exposure as honorees on the Inc. 5000. “We are honored to have been selected by INC and ranked in their 5000 Fastest Growing Companies” stated CEO, John Bellave. “As a company, we’ve surrounded ourselves with quality talented people that complements our business and has allowed us to experience tremendous growth.” Not only have the companies on the 2018 Inc. 5000 been ...

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Literacy to Legacy is back with another amazing fundraising event. On September 29th, Literacy to Legacy Inc will be holding their annual charity golf tournament fundraiser at Smokerise Golf Course in Stone Mountain, GA. Atlanta, GA, Aug 16, 2018 — Literacy to Legacy is back with another amazing fundraising event. On September 29th, Literacy to Legacy Inc will be holding their annual charity golf tournament fundraiser at Smokerise Golf Course in Stone Mountain, GA. In addition to playing golf, there will be live performances and a food fair provided by local food vendors that want to showcase their talents by offering a sampling of their menus in a Tapa style presentation to golf and event attendees. This year’s cause and initiative is to raise funds to support Literacy to Legacy’s 2018 Ex-Offender to Entrepreneurship Program. The Ex-Offender to Entrepreneurship Program will provide the following services: – Assist clients who can ...

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Amazon Alexa offers voice based patient engagement. CHS is using Amazon Alexa to help patient engagement and ease of service. Charlotte, NC, Aug 15, 2018 — Craig Richardville published an article in the Information Technology Academy Journal, Published monthly by Healthcare Business Insights- discussing voice- based patient engagement. Carolinas Healthcare System (now called Atrium) began studying Amazon’s business and how they are productive and successful, and examining ways CHS can increase their results. As part of this study, opportunities to better engage and interact with patients as consumers was also studied. This focus let to studying Amazon Alexa’s use of voice communication. „As we were transitioning healthcare into consumerism and becoming more of a digital vertical, part of what we were looking at were opportunities where we could differentiate ourselves from other,“ Craig Richardville explained. „When voice started to become accessible, the next logical step was to look at how ...

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Former NBA head coach and player Byron Scott Announces Launch of League. New York, NY, Aug 15, 2018 — NBA legend and coach Byron Scott, officially announces the launch of Primetime Basketball (www.PrimetimeBL.com), a new 5-on-5, full court basketball league that will feature some of the best players who have ever played the game of basketball, all who have once played in the NBA. “I am so excited about our Primetime Basketball League. We are giving our players an opportunity to continue their basketball careers,” said Primetime Basketball CEO Byron Scott. Primetime Basketball League (PBL), will begin with showcase games this summer and follow with the first full complete inaugural season commencing in June 2019. 2018 summer showcase games are set to occur in New York, Chicago, Miami, and Los Angeles. Game schedule is as follows: Miami Beach Kings vs Los Angeles Superstars, August 26th, 2018, at the Watsco Center ...

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The grid synchronisation of the last power generating unit of the hydropower plant of the Dam Complex of Upper Atbara Project (DCUAP), in the eastern region of Sudan, which was achieved for the first time on 11 June 2018, brought the commissioning phase of the project to completion. That last unit has been in regular operation since then, along with all the previously commissioned generating units. The four vertical Kaplan turbines, each with a generating capacity of 80 MW (93 MVA), now supply the electric grid with a total power of 320 MW and thereby make a significant contribution to the Sudanese electricity supply. The first power generating unit became operational in early 2017, and after an overall planning and construction period of eight years the project implemented by Lahmeyer International is now nearing completion. 40 years of experience in Sudan Lahmeyer International can look back on almost 40 years ...
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  Karl Landsteiner University of Health Sciences in Krems launches project to study the growth of water-based microorganisms    Krems (Austria), 9 August 2018 – In order to better understand and assess the quality of ground and spring water, state-of-the-art methods from the fields of molecular biology and microbiology, as well as chemical high-performance analytics are now developed. This has been made possible by a project currently underway at the Karl Landsteiner University of Health Sciences (KL Krems). The aim of the project is to combine new technologies across a number of disciplines to evaluate the growth of water-based bacteria and their biochemical processes. This will make it possible to determine and predict the biostability of water with much more accuracy than before, thus making a fundamental contribution to water hygiene and health. The project, which is funded by the federal state of Lower Austria, is based on internationally recognised ...

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New combination reduces blocked nose without a pharmaceutical ingredient while simultaneously combating viral airway infections Patent application submitted for innovative formulation   Vienna, 7 August 2018.  Vienna-based company Marinomed Biotech AG (Marinomed) today announced it had secured EU-wide certification for a new product: a nasal spray that allows the decongestion of the nasal cavity without employing a pharmaceutical ingredient and tackles viral infections of the airways at the same time. The groundbreaking combination is based on a formulation for which Marinomed has submitted a patent application. This would allow the company to use its patented agent Carragelose®, which targets cold viruses, in such a combination.   “With this certification our new product is marketable throughout the EU,” explained Dr. Eva Prieschl-Grassauer, Marinomed’s founder and a member of the company’s management board. “This year we will launch the product in Austria – under the brand name Coldamaris akut – and in ...

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The cache was one of 382 lots offered in the July 28th auction from the estate of Art Gerber, a giant in the prehistoric artifact world. Collectors gathered to get a glimpse at a portion of the legendary collection and vie for a chance to take home a piece of history. New York, NY, August 7, 2018 — One of the most significant assemblages of Hopewell Culture prehistoric art ever collected more than doubled its high estimate selling for $162,000 on bidsquare.com during Cowan’s Auctions‘ Part I of the Collection of Art Gerber: Ancient Art of the Eastern Woodlands auction. The cache was one of 382 lots offered in the July 28, 2018 auction from the estate of famed collector Art Gerber. Gerber was a giant in the prehistoric artifact world and collectors gathered to get a glimpse at a portion of the legendary collection and vie for the chance ...

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Nail fungus, also known as onychomycosis, is kind of condition that causes visible deterioration to human nails and feet. The infection of the skin could come from unsuspected places – public pools, saunas, shoes, fabrics, etc. Southfield, MI, Aug 03, 2018 — Nail fungus, also known as onychomycosis, is kind of condition that causes visible deterioration to human nails and feet. The infection of the skin could come from unsuspected places – public pools, saunas, shoes, fabrics, etc. Having wet feet for a long time can also lead to toenail fungus. So it is hard to objectively connect the possession of onychomycosis with a particular place you have visited or something you have touched. What can be seen on infected nails (feet) can vary with the type of fungus causing the infection. Most of the cases characterize with nail discoloration – the nails turn yellow or brown. With the aggravation ...

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On 26 June, Lahmeyer International signed a contract for a major project in Nepal with the Water and Energy Commission Secretariat (WECS). The Himalayan country is launching a study to set up a master plan for river basin and hydropower development. On 26 June, Lahmeyer International signed a contract for a major project in Nepal with the Water and Energy Commission Secretariat (WECS). The Himalayan country is launching a study to set up a master plan for river basin and hydropower development. Within the scope of the project, Lahmeyer and the joint venture partner Changjiang Institute of Survey, Planning, Design and Research (China) will prepare a comprehensive study on the topic for all river basins in Nepal. The goal of the study is to sustainably develop and manage water resources of each river basin. This includes identifying the optimum balance of economic, social and environmental benefits and at the same ...
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Elastically deformable plastics are necessary for many technical applications but also for various everyday objects. Per year, more than 12.7 million tonnes of these types of polymers are consumed worldwide. Ceresana analyzed the global market for synthetic rubbers already for the third time. These include styrene-butadiene rubber, butadiene rubber, ethylene-propylene-diene rubber, acrylonitrile-butadiene rubber, chlorobutadiene, and polyisoprene. The current study deals with data for the years starting in 2009 and forecasts data until 2025. Vehicle Tires are Main Application The most important sales market for synthetic rubber in 2017 was the segment tires: 58% of total global demand were accounted for by applications in original equipment and replacement tires. Rubbers are also used for numerous other products in the automotive industry: for example for hoses, cables, seals as well as window and door profiles. For the automotive segment, the analysts of Ceresana expect an increase of global rubber demand by 3.0% ...
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American beauty-oriented company presented their first skin whitening cream – PinkGoddness – in Asia. The ointment is designed to treat the increased skin pigmentation especially in the intimate zone and underarms. Fort Worth, Texas, Aug 01, 2018 — American beauty-oriented company presented their first skin whitening cream – PinkGoddness – in Asia. The ointment is designed to treat the increased skin pigmentation especially in the intimate zone and underarms. Increased skin pigmentation, also known as hyperpigmentation, is a common condition that can be caused by hormonal disbalance, endocrine disorders, skin damage, allergic reactions, the use of certain medications, genetic features, individual features of the body, and more. PinkGoddes cream is a home remedy for topical use designed to help people get rid of the hyperpigmentation. Product’s active ingredients are mentioned on producer’s official website and these are Beeswax (Cera Alba), Licorice, and Glycolic and Caprylic acids. Beeswax is widely used ...

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Energy-efficient construction and renovation become increasingly important: Around the world, countries set up diverse support programs for a better insulation of buildings. For the second time already, Ceresana analyzed the global market for insulation material. The new study offers a complete overview on materials used in the construction industry for thermal and sound insulation in particular: Mineral wool (glass and stone wool), polystyrene insulation material (EPS and XPS), and polyurethane (PUR).   Climate Protection and Energy Conservation   Insulation materials have a high market potential: Ceresana’s analysts expect a total demand of more than 578 million cubic meters in 2025. In general, thermal insulation is supposed to minimize heat loss and thus, energy consumption in cold climate regions. However, in warmer climates, insulation is also used as a heat barrier. Rising energy prices and state regulations to prevent climate-changing greenhouse gases or to conserve energy will lead to a higher ...
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Finance expert Pascal Schmidt joins the management team as of August 1, 2018 Growth trajectory maintained with 84% increase in revenues in 2017 Significant progression in the development of the Carragelose® and Marinosolv® platforms in 2017   Vienna, July 31, 2018.Vienna based Marinomed Biotech AG (Marinomed) strengthens its management team with the appointment of Pascal Schmidt as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) from  August 1, 2018. This addition to the leadership team marks another important milestone in the further growth trajectory of the biopharmaceutical firm which develops innovative technology platforms.   Pascal Schmidt, 45 years old, holds a degree in business administration from the University of Bayreuth and has more than 20 years’ of experience in corporate finance, business development as well as M&A. Most recently, he held the position of managing director at Raymond James Financial Inc. Prior to this role, he was a partner at consultancy firm Mummert & ...

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