Aurora Cannabis Inc. (TSX:ACB), Canopy Growth Corp. (TSX:WEED), and MedReleaf Corp. (TSX:LEAF) could be in for a disastrous end to 2018. Here's why investors should cash out on cannabis stocks while they still can.
Reported by Motley Fool 5 hours ago.
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Apple Self Storage Appoints David Allan as VP of Development, Acquires Ownership Stake
Apple Self Storage is pleased to announce that David Allan has purchased a 25% ownership stake in the company and has assumed the role of Vice President of Development.
AURORA, Ontario (PRWEB) April 05, 2018
David Allan, the son of founder Phil Allan and nephew of founders Jeff and Scott Allan, is thrilled to have the opportunity to be the second generation of Allan's in the business. He looks forward to continuing to build on the company’s excellent reputation as the best managed self storage facilities in Canada and continue to grow the company’s footprint.
After David graduated from Western University in 2006 with degrees in psychology and philosophy, he pursued a career in sales at Xerox. Following several years of success, David left to try his hand at entrepreneurship and started a series of small businesses in the insurance service and catastrophic loss reduction industry. In 2012, he joined Apple Self Storage in a business development role where he was directly responsible for growing the portfolio from 13 facilities to 31 owned and managed facilities in only 4 years.
“Apple Self Storage is a company where family matters” says David Allan. "It’s a company where we all feel like family and it’s that attitude that has helped us attract and retain some of the best employees in all of self storage. I’m thrilled and humbled to have the opportunity to become a partner in what I consider to be the best self storage company in Canada.”
Apple Self Storage plans to continue a controlled growth pattern as well as focusing on developing its already strong third party management business. “Apple Self Storage is probably the best self storage manager in Canada right now. We provide high value to owners who see the benefit of long term ownership in their properties. We’re pretty happy to be able to have David join us for the long haul and continue to add value to what we’re doing,” says David’s father Phil. “David cares about what he does and he’s going to be a great asset for making sure this company stays strong for the coming decades. It’s really exciting stuff”. Third Party Management continues to generate attention and popularity in Canada as the value of professional management continues to be recognized by owners and lenders alike.
About Apple Self Storage:
Known for having the best managed self storage facilities in Canada, Apple Self Storage strives to deliver a genuine and authentically great storage experience across every one of its 31 facilities. The family-owned company has established close bonds with the communities in which it operates through regular pursuit of opportunities to assist organizations that enrich them. It has done so since their very first facility opened in 1974. Apple Self Storage is actively looking to expand their third party management platform as well as expanding through acquisitions and new developments.
For more information about Apple Self Storage visit http://www.applestorage.com
Contact:
Apple Self Storage
David Allan
Tel: 647-993-9866
Email: dallan(at)applestorage(dot)com Reported by PRWeb 1 week ago.
AURORA, Ontario (PRWEB) April 05, 2018
David Allan, the son of founder Phil Allan and nephew of founders Jeff and Scott Allan, is thrilled to have the opportunity to be the second generation of Allan's in the business. He looks forward to continuing to build on the company’s excellent reputation as the best managed self storage facilities in Canada and continue to grow the company’s footprint.
After David graduated from Western University in 2006 with degrees in psychology and philosophy, he pursued a career in sales at Xerox. Following several years of success, David left to try his hand at entrepreneurship and started a series of small businesses in the insurance service and catastrophic loss reduction industry. In 2012, he joined Apple Self Storage in a business development role where he was directly responsible for growing the portfolio from 13 facilities to 31 owned and managed facilities in only 4 years.
“Apple Self Storage is a company where family matters” says David Allan. "It’s a company where we all feel like family and it’s that attitude that has helped us attract and retain some of the best employees in all of self storage. I’m thrilled and humbled to have the opportunity to become a partner in what I consider to be the best self storage company in Canada.”
Apple Self Storage plans to continue a controlled growth pattern as well as focusing on developing its already strong third party management business. “Apple Self Storage is probably the best self storage manager in Canada right now. We provide high value to owners who see the benefit of long term ownership in their properties. We’re pretty happy to be able to have David join us for the long haul and continue to add value to what we’re doing,” says David’s father Phil. “David cares about what he does and he’s going to be a great asset for making sure this company stays strong for the coming decades. It’s really exciting stuff”. Third Party Management continues to generate attention and popularity in Canada as the value of professional management continues to be recognized by owners and lenders alike.
About Apple Self Storage:
Known for having the best managed self storage facilities in Canada, Apple Self Storage strives to deliver a genuine and authentically great storage experience across every one of its 31 facilities. The family-owned company has established close bonds with the communities in which it operates through regular pursuit of opportunities to assist organizations that enrich them. It has done so since their very first facility opened in 1974. Apple Self Storage is actively looking to expand their third party management platform as well as expanding through acquisitions and new developments.
For more information about Apple Self Storage visit http://www.applestorage.com
Contact:
Apple Self Storage
David Allan
Tel: 647-993-9866
Email: dallan(at)applestorage(dot)com Reported by PRWeb 1 week ago.
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RE/MAX Realtor Bobbi Boldon Educates Homeowners on Denver Metro Market
Denver Realtor Bobbi Boldon, of RE/MAX Professionals, illustrates the top four phases regarding the current state of the Mile High City real estate market.
DENVER (PRWEB) April 06, 2018
“The market can’t sustain these prices.” “Prices have to come down, I’m going to wait.” “I can’t sell my house now, the replacement will be too expensive.” Real Estate Agents hear these concerns all the time.
“The interesting thing about being in the real estate business for 40 years, however, is that the numbers always change, but the words never do,” said Bobbi Boldon, broker associate at RE/MAX Professionals. These are the same concerns people have voiced when the average price of a home was $60,000.
To educate homeowners about the current state of the Denver metro real estate market, Boldon, who is also an author and national speaker in the sales and real estate field, examines the following four phases:
Phase 1: Recovery. Currently, there is declining vacancy and little new construction. Buyers are anxious to buy again, but builder’s don’t have sufficient workers or lots to build on. “From the time the real estate developer buys the land, gets it through the planning commission, plans it, installs water and sewer and finds a buyer, it takes from three to seven years,” noted Boldon. “Consequently, as the market begins to heat up, builders can’t keep up.”
Phase 2: Expansion. There is not sufficient inventory or new construction in the Denver metro market today. “Statistics say that Denver is bringing in about 50,000 people a year, but we are only building about 20,000 houses,” added Boldon. “The prices are rising as a result of supply and demand. We are expected to continue to bring jobs to the area, which brings more people, which in turn tightens the real estate market even more. Prices will continue to go up for now and are expected to continue for the next 8 to 10 years.
Phase 3: Hypersupply. When there is too much inventory for the demand, prices go down. “At some point the builders will overbuild, and the market loses steam,” noted Boldon. “People begin to sell, but buyers are reluctant to buy. Buyers often won’t buy because they will wait for prices to go lower.”
Phase 4: Recession. The economy changes, people begin to lose jobs, interest rates rise substantially, buyers stop buying and foreclosures reduce prices even further. The catalyst for the downturn is usually the economy. People don’t buy when they are worried about losing a job. High interest rates and the subprime loans of the past were reasons for the last downturn in the market. Today, those loans are out, people have to have an actual job and the ability to pay the mortgage. Interest rates are at an almost unheard of low.
“We are in the expansion phase now, Phase 1. It is predicted to stay that way for about 9 or 10 more years. This is the time to make your move before the prices get even higher. It would be foolish to lose the next decade of price increases and lose money on rent,” concluded Boldon. “However, it’s like flying an airplane in the dark over the ocean in a storm – best if the pilot is experienced. Find someone that can ensure you don’t lose the house you want or overpay. Getting a good deal is still possible, but it takes work. To sell in this market is not hard to to, getting it right so that you find a replacement without becoming homeless is where experience comes in.”
About Bobbi Boldon, RE/MAX Professionals
Bobbi Boldon specializes in single family homes in the Denver metro area, including Aurora, Parker, Centennial, Highlands Ranch and Castle Rock. She works with all prices of homes and has sold homes in all budget ranges. For more information, and a free analysis of your current situation please call (303) 618-2000, or visit http://www.recolorado.com/bobbi-boldon. Email her at Bobbi4homes@gmail.com.
About the NALA™
The NALA offers small and medium-sized businesses effective ways to reach customers through new media. As a single-agency source, the NALA helps businesses flourish in their local community. The NALA’s mission is to promote a business’ relevant and newsworthy events and achievements, both online and through traditional media. The information and content in this article are not in conjunction with the views of the NALA. For media inquiries, please call 805.650.6121, ext. 361. Reported by PRWeb 1 week ago.
DENVER (PRWEB) April 06, 2018
“The market can’t sustain these prices.” “Prices have to come down, I’m going to wait.” “I can’t sell my house now, the replacement will be too expensive.” Real Estate Agents hear these concerns all the time.
“The interesting thing about being in the real estate business for 40 years, however, is that the numbers always change, but the words never do,” said Bobbi Boldon, broker associate at RE/MAX Professionals. These are the same concerns people have voiced when the average price of a home was $60,000.
To educate homeowners about the current state of the Denver metro real estate market, Boldon, who is also an author and national speaker in the sales and real estate field, examines the following four phases:
Phase 1: Recovery. Currently, there is declining vacancy and little new construction. Buyers are anxious to buy again, but builder’s don’t have sufficient workers or lots to build on. “From the time the real estate developer buys the land, gets it through the planning commission, plans it, installs water and sewer and finds a buyer, it takes from three to seven years,” noted Boldon. “Consequently, as the market begins to heat up, builders can’t keep up.”
Phase 2: Expansion. There is not sufficient inventory or new construction in the Denver metro market today. “Statistics say that Denver is bringing in about 50,000 people a year, but we are only building about 20,000 houses,” added Boldon. “The prices are rising as a result of supply and demand. We are expected to continue to bring jobs to the area, which brings more people, which in turn tightens the real estate market even more. Prices will continue to go up for now and are expected to continue for the next 8 to 10 years.
Phase 3: Hypersupply. When there is too much inventory for the demand, prices go down. “At some point the builders will overbuild, and the market loses steam,” noted Boldon. “People begin to sell, but buyers are reluctant to buy. Buyers often won’t buy because they will wait for prices to go lower.”
Phase 4: Recession. The economy changes, people begin to lose jobs, interest rates rise substantially, buyers stop buying and foreclosures reduce prices even further. The catalyst for the downturn is usually the economy. People don’t buy when they are worried about losing a job. High interest rates and the subprime loans of the past were reasons for the last downturn in the market. Today, those loans are out, people have to have an actual job and the ability to pay the mortgage. Interest rates are at an almost unheard of low.
“We are in the expansion phase now, Phase 1. It is predicted to stay that way for about 9 or 10 more years. This is the time to make your move before the prices get even higher. It would be foolish to lose the next decade of price increases and lose money on rent,” concluded Boldon. “However, it’s like flying an airplane in the dark over the ocean in a storm – best if the pilot is experienced. Find someone that can ensure you don’t lose the house you want or overpay. Getting a good deal is still possible, but it takes work. To sell in this market is not hard to to, getting it right so that you find a replacement without becoming homeless is where experience comes in.”
About Bobbi Boldon, RE/MAX Professionals
Bobbi Boldon specializes in single family homes in the Denver metro area, including Aurora, Parker, Centennial, Highlands Ranch and Castle Rock. She works with all prices of homes and has sold homes in all budget ranges. For more information, and a free analysis of your current situation please call (303) 618-2000, or visit http://www.recolorado.com/bobbi-boldon. Email her at Bobbi4homes@gmail.com.
About the NALA™
The NALA offers small and medium-sized businesses effective ways to reach customers through new media. As a single-agency source, the NALA helps businesses flourish in their local community. The NALA’s mission is to promote a business’ relevant and newsworthy events and achievements, both online and through traditional media. The information and content in this article are not in conjunction with the views of the NALA. For media inquiries, please call 805.650.6121, ext. 361. Reported by PRWeb 1 week ago.
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Troopers seize pot, arrest 2 drivers in Hamilton County
AURORA, Neb. (AP) — Authorities say Nebraska state troopers arrested two drivers after finding marijuana in their vehicles after traffic stops in Hamilton County. The Nebraska State Patrol says a trooper stopped a sport utility vehicle around 4:30 p.m. Wednesday for speeding on Nebraska Highway 14 in Aurora. A search turned up 325 pounds (148 […]
Reported by Seattle Times 1 week ago.
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10-day-old puppy saved in doggone cute rescue by Aurora police and fire crews
The cutest HVAC vent blockage of all time -- a 10-day old Cane Corso puppy -- has been cleared and safely returned to his mom's paws thanks to Aurora police and fire crews.
Reported by Denver Post 1 hour ago.
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American Sentinel University and Colorado Hospital Association Name Swedish Medical Center Nurse a Colorado Health Care Star
Award Recognizes Laura Dechant as a Health Care Professional Making a Difference
AURORA, Colo. (PRWEB) April 14, 2018
American Sentinel University and the Colorado Hospital Association named Laura Dechant, a nurse with Swedish Medical Center, as a Colorado Health Care Star Award winner. This award recognizes Dechant as an exceptional health care professional.
Colorado Health Care Stars is a statewide health care professional award recognition program sponsored by American Sentinel University and the Colorado Hospital Association. The program was launched in February 2015 to acknowledge industry professionals in Colorado who exceed expectations in the delivery of health care.
Swedish Medical Center in Englewood, Colorado, part of HCA’s HealthONE, is an acute care hospital with 408 licensed beds, caring for more than 200,000 patients annually. It is an eight-time winner of the NRC Health Consumer Choice Award.
Laura Dechant exemplifies the care received by patients at Swedish Medical Center from the more than 2,000 dedicated employees, 500 volunteers and more than 1,400 physicians. Dechant serves as the Director of Orthopedics.
According to Brian Thomas, Vice President, Orthopedics at Swedish Medical Center, Dechant “has dedicated her life to not only improving the lives of her patients, but more importantly, helping to develop the next generation of nurses. You would be hard pressed to find an individual that is as committed as Laura to building an army of extraordinary nurses with the skills and compassion needed to care for our future patients. Laura is building a legacy that will go on to impact millions of lives through her efforts to build the next generation of great nurses.”
Thomas adds how Dechant has earned the respect of her almost 50-person team through her dedication and support: “Laura is in early and stays late - not because it is required of her position, but rather, because she is committed to her team and her staff and wants to be sure they have the support they need to be the best nurses in our hospital.”
“Committed health care professionals like Laura have an immense positive impact on Colorado healthcare and inspiring future generations of nurses,” says Michael Rickart, Vice President of Partner Engagement for American Sentinel University. He adds that “we are honored to recognize her as a Colorado Health Care Star.”
Nominate the Next Colorado Health Care Stars Winner
Nominate an exceptional clinical professional. Complete the nomination submission form at http://www.chacareercenter.com/Employers/Employer-Items/Colorado-Healthcare-Heroes.aspx
Each month the Colorado Hospital Association draws from the pool of nominees and chooses an individual who will be featured the following month on the Colorado Hospital Association Career Center website, receive a $100 Visa gift card courtesy of American Sentinel University and be entered into a drawing at the end of the year for a monetary scholarship toward an accredited health care certificate or degree at American Sentinel University.
Learn more about American Sentinel University’s online degree programs at http://www.americansentinel.edu/ or call 866.922.5696.
About American Sentinel University
American Sentinel University delivers accredited online degree programs in nursing (BSN, MSN, and DNP) and healthcare management (MBA Healthcare, M.S. Information Systems Management, and M.S. Business Intelligence and Analytics). Its affordable, flexible bachelor’s and master’s nursing degree programs are accredited by the Commission for the Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), of One Dupont Circle, NW Suite 530, Washington, D.C., 20036. The DNP program is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) of 3343 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 850, Atlanta, Ga., 30326. The University is accredited by the Distance Education Accrediting Commission, DEAC, 1101 17th Street NW, Suite 808, Washington, D.C. 20036, (202) 234-5100, http://www.deac.org
For required student consumer information, please visit http://www.americansentinel.edu/doe.
About the Colorado Hospital Association
The Colorado Hospital Association represents 100 member hospitals and health systems throughout Colorado. The Colorado Hospital Association partners with its members to work towards health reform and performance improvement, and provides advocacy and representation at the state and federal level. Colorado hospitals and health systems are committed to providing coverage and access to safe, high-quality and affordable health care. In addition, Colorado hospitals have a tremendous impact on the state’s economic stability and growth, contributing to nearly every community across the state with 72,000 employees statewide. Reported by PRWeb 15 hours ago.
AURORA, Colo. (PRWEB) April 14, 2018
American Sentinel University and the Colorado Hospital Association named Laura Dechant, a nurse with Swedish Medical Center, as a Colorado Health Care Star Award winner. This award recognizes Dechant as an exceptional health care professional.
Colorado Health Care Stars is a statewide health care professional award recognition program sponsored by American Sentinel University and the Colorado Hospital Association. The program was launched in February 2015 to acknowledge industry professionals in Colorado who exceed expectations in the delivery of health care.
Swedish Medical Center in Englewood, Colorado, part of HCA’s HealthONE, is an acute care hospital with 408 licensed beds, caring for more than 200,000 patients annually. It is an eight-time winner of the NRC Health Consumer Choice Award.
Laura Dechant exemplifies the care received by patients at Swedish Medical Center from the more than 2,000 dedicated employees, 500 volunteers and more than 1,400 physicians. Dechant serves as the Director of Orthopedics.
According to Brian Thomas, Vice President, Orthopedics at Swedish Medical Center, Dechant “has dedicated her life to not only improving the lives of her patients, but more importantly, helping to develop the next generation of nurses. You would be hard pressed to find an individual that is as committed as Laura to building an army of extraordinary nurses with the skills and compassion needed to care for our future patients. Laura is building a legacy that will go on to impact millions of lives through her efforts to build the next generation of great nurses.”
Thomas adds how Dechant has earned the respect of her almost 50-person team through her dedication and support: “Laura is in early and stays late - not because it is required of her position, but rather, because she is committed to her team and her staff and wants to be sure they have the support they need to be the best nurses in our hospital.”
“Committed health care professionals like Laura have an immense positive impact on Colorado healthcare and inspiring future generations of nurses,” says Michael Rickart, Vice President of Partner Engagement for American Sentinel University. He adds that “we are honored to recognize her as a Colorado Health Care Star.”
Nominate the Next Colorado Health Care Stars Winner
Nominate an exceptional clinical professional. Complete the nomination submission form at http://www.chacareercenter.com/Employers/Employer-Items/Colorado-Healthcare-Heroes.aspx
Each month the Colorado Hospital Association draws from the pool of nominees and chooses an individual who will be featured the following month on the Colorado Hospital Association Career Center website, receive a $100 Visa gift card courtesy of American Sentinel University and be entered into a drawing at the end of the year for a monetary scholarship toward an accredited health care certificate or degree at American Sentinel University.
Learn more about American Sentinel University’s online degree programs at http://www.americansentinel.edu/ or call 866.922.5696.
About American Sentinel University
American Sentinel University delivers accredited online degree programs in nursing (BSN, MSN, and DNP) and healthcare management (MBA Healthcare, M.S. Information Systems Management, and M.S. Business Intelligence and Analytics). Its affordable, flexible bachelor’s and master’s nursing degree programs are accredited by the Commission for the Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), of One Dupont Circle, NW Suite 530, Washington, D.C., 20036. The DNP program is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) of 3343 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 850, Atlanta, Ga., 30326. The University is accredited by the Distance Education Accrediting Commission, DEAC, 1101 17th Street NW, Suite 808, Washington, D.C. 20036, (202) 234-5100, http://www.deac.org
For required student consumer information, please visit http://www.americansentinel.edu/doe.
About the Colorado Hospital Association
The Colorado Hospital Association represents 100 member hospitals and health systems throughout Colorado. The Colorado Hospital Association partners with its members to work towards health reform and performance improvement, and provides advocacy and representation at the state and federal level. Colorado hospitals and health systems are committed to providing coverage and access to safe, high-quality and affordable health care. In addition, Colorado hospitals have a tremendous impact on the state’s economic stability and growth, contributing to nearly every community across the state with 72,000 employees statewide. Reported by PRWeb 15 hours ago.
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Woman dead from apparent gunshot wound early Saturday morning, Aurora Police said
A woman is dead after succumbing to a gunshot wound early Saturday morning in Aurora, police said.
Reported by Denver Post 7 hours ago.
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Canadian Pot Stocks Get Hit Hard: Is it Time to Invest?
Cannabis Growth Corp. (TSX:WEED), Aurora Cannabis Inc. (TSX:ACB), and Aphria Inc. (TSX:APH) are all trading significantly lower than their highs, but fundamentals and valuations still do not support buying at this time.
Reported by Motley Fool 9 hours ago.
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How a $1.5 million investment in public art along the light rail represents Aurora
The Art-n-Transit program has been sprucing up the areas Coloradans use to come and go for more than 20 years, but the investment along Aurora's R-line light trail track that opened in 2017 is considered "astounding" by RTD's standards. In addition to the $610,000 commitment RTD put toward the transit public art, the city ponied up $894,000 toward the project.
Reported by Denver Post 10 hours ago.
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Amerigo Announces Q1-2018 Production Results
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, April 16, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Amerigo Resources Ltd. ("Amerigo" or the "Company") (TSX:ARG) announced today production results for Q1-2018 from Minera Valle Central ("MVC"), the Company’s 100% owned operation located near Rancagua, Chile.*Operational Highlights:*
In Q1-2018, MVC produced 14.2 million pounds of copper at a cash cost of $1.77 per pound, pursuant to a tolling agreement with Codelco’s Division El Teniente. Molybdenum production was 0.4 million pounds.
Q1-2018 production results are in line with Amerigo’s annual production guidance of 65 to 70 million pounds of copper and 1.8 million pounds of molybdenum, at a cash cost of $1.45 to $1.60 per pound, with stronger production and lower cash cost occurring in H2-2018.
Construction of MVC’s Cauquenes Phase Two expansion is on track for completion in Q3-2018, with full production expected in Q4-2018. The project will increase MVC’s production to 85 to 90 million pounds per year.
Rob Henderson, Amerigo's President and CEO, stated “With construction of the Cauquenes Phase Two project over the half-way mark and MVC’s production continuing on plan, we remain in a strong position to benefit from anticipated increases in the copper price.”
*Summary of Production Results for the Most Recent Five Quarters: *
* * *Q1-2018* *Q4-2017* *Q3-2017* *Q2-2017* *Q1-2017*
Fresh tailings
Tonnes processed 10,521,210 11,290,794 11,152,930 10,708,437 10,566,171
Copper grade 0.119% 0.123% 0.117% 0.110% 0.120%
Copper recovery 19.3% 19.7% 19.8% 20.8% 16.7%
Copper produced (millions of pounds) 5.309 6.030 5.700 5.404 4.651
Historic tailings
Tonnes processed 5,328,898 5,650,522 5,716,546 5,522,301 5,769,236
Copper grade 0.246% 0.247% 0.240% 0.253% 0.255%
Copper recovery 30.8% 31.2% 32.4% 33.4% 29.6%
Copper produced (millions of pounds) 8.901 9.596 9.786 10.290 9.594
Maricunga toll processing
Copper produced (millions of pounds) - - - 0.570 0.896
Total copper produced (millions of pounds) 14,210 15.625 15.487 16.262 15.141
Total copper delivered (millions of pounds) 14,520 15.970 15.251 16.197 15.175
Cash cost ($/pound copper) 1.77 1.66 1.69 1.53 1.71
*Release of Q1-2018 Financial Results:*
The Company will release Q1-2018 financial results at market open on Wednesday May 9, 2018, followed by an investor conference call on Thursday May 10, 2018 at 11:00 am Pacific Standard Time/2:00 pm Eastern Standard Time.
*Conference Call Participation:*
To participate in the call, please dial 1-866-225-0198 (Toll-Free North America) and let the operator know you wish to participate in the Amerigo Resources conference call. Media are invited to attend on a listen-only basis. Following management's discussion of the quarterly results, the analyst and investment community will be invited to ask questions.
*About the Company:*
Amerigo Resources Ltd. is an innovative copper producer with a long-term partnership with Corporación Nacional del Cobre de Chile (“Codelco”), the world’s largest copper producer. Amerigo produces copper concentrate at the MVC operation in Chile by processing fresh and historic tailings from Codelco’s El Teniente mine, the world's largest underground copper mine. Tel: (604) 681-2802; Fax: (604) 682-2802; Web: www.amerigoresources.com; Listing: ARG:TSX.
For further information, please contact:
Rob Henderson, President and CEO (604) 697-6203
Aurora Davidson, Executive Vice-President and CFO (604) 697-6207
*Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Information*This news release contains certain forward-looking information and statements as defined in applicable securities laws (collectively referred to as "forward-looking statements"). These statements relate to future events or the Company’s future performance. All statements other than statements of historical fact are forward-looking statements. The use of any of the words "anticipate", "plan", "continue", "estimate", "expect", "may", "will", "project", "predict", "potential", "should", "believe" and similar expressions is intended to identify forward-looking statements. Although the Company believes that these assumptions were reasonable when made, because these assumptions are inherently subject to significant uncertainties and contingencies which are difficult or impossible to predict and are beyond the Company’s control, the Company cannot assure that it will achieve or accomplish the expectations, beliefs or projections described in the forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results or events to differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. These forward-looking statements include but are not limited to, statements concerning:
· a forecasted increase in production and a reduction in operating costs;
· our strategies and objectives;
· our estimates of the availability and quantity of tailings, and the quality of our mine plan estimates;
· prices and price volatility for copper and other commodities and of materials we use in our operations;
· the demand for and supply of copper and other commodities and materials that we produce, sell and use;
· sensitivity of our financial results and share price to changes in commodity prices;
· our financial resources and our expected ability to meet our obligations for the next 12 months;
· interest and other expenses;
· domestic and foreign laws affecting our operations;
· our tax position and the tax rates applicable to us;
· the timing and costs of construction and tolling/production of, and the issuance and maintenance of the necessary permits and other authorizations required for, our expansion projects, including the expansion for the Cauquenes deposit and the timing of ramp-up to full production from Cauquenes;
· our ability to procure or have access to financing and to comply with our loan covenants;
· the production capacity of our operations, our planned production levels and future production;
· potential impact of production and transportation disruptions;
· hazards inherent in the mining industry causing personal injury or loss of life, severe damage to or destruction of property and equipment, pollution or environmental damage, claims by third parties and suspension of operations
· our planned capital expenditures (including our plan to upgrade our existing plant and operations) including the timing and cost of completion of our capital projects;
· estimates of asset retirement obligations and other costs related to environmental protection;
· our future capital and production costs, including the costs and potential impact of complying with existing and proposed environmental laws and regulations in the operation and closure of our operations;
· repudiation, nullification, modification or renegotiation of contracts;
· our financial and operating objectives;
· our environmental, health and safety initiatives;
· the outcome of legal proceedings and other disputes in which we may be involved;
· the outcome of negotiations concerning metal sales, treatment charges and royalties;
· disruptions to the Company's information technology systems, including those related to cybersecurity;
· our dividend policy; and
· general business and economic conditions.
Inherent in forward-looking statements are risks and uncertainties beyond our ability to predict or control, including risks that may affect our operating or capital plans; risks generally encountered in the permitting and development of mineral projects such as unusual or unexpected geological formations, negotiations with government and other third parties, unanticipated metallurgical difficulties, delays associated with permits, approvals and permit appeals, ground control problems, adverse weather conditions, process upsets and equipment malfunctions; risks associated with labour disturbances and availability of skilled labour and management; fluctuations in the market prices of our principal commodities, which are cyclical and subject to substantial price fluctuations; risks created through competition for mining projects and properties; risks associated with lack of access to markets; risks associated with availability of and our ability to obtain both tailings from Codelco’s Division El Teniente’s current production and historic tailings from tailings deposit; risks with respect to completion of all phases of the Cauquenes expansion, the ability of the Company to draw down funds from bank facilities and lines of credit, the availability of and ability of the Company to obtain adequate funding on reasonable terms for expansions and acquisitions, including all phases of the Cauquenes expansion; mine plan estimates; risks posed by fluctuations in exchange rates and interest rates, as well as general economic conditions; risks associated with environmental compliance and changes in environmental legislation and regulation; risks associated with our dependence on third parties for the provision of critical services; risks associated with non-performance by contractual counterparties; title risks; social and political risks associated with operations in foreign countries; risks of changes in laws affecting our operations or their interpretation, including foreign exchange controls; and risks associated with tax reassessments and legal proceedings. Many of these risks and uncertainties apply not only to the Company and its operations, but also to Codelco and its operations. Codelco’s ongoing mining operations provide a significant portion of the materials the Company processes and its resulting metals production, therefore these risks and uncertainties may also affect their operations and in turn have a material effect on the Company.
Actual results and developments are likely to differ, and may differ materially, from those expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements contained in this news release. Such statements are based on a number of assumptions which may prove to be incorrect, including, but not limited to, assumptions about:
· general business and economic conditions;
· interest rates;
· changes in commodity and power prices;
· acts of foreign governments and the outcome of legal proceedings;
· the supply and demand for, deliveries of, and the level and volatility of prices of copper and other commodities and products used in our operations;
· the ongoing supply of material for processing from Codelco’s current mining operations;
· the ability of the Company to profitably extract and process material from the Cauquenes tailings deposit;
· the timing of the receipt of and retention of permits and other regulatory and governmental approvals;
· the availability of and ability of the Company to obtain adequate funding on reasonable terms for expansions and acquisitions, Including all phases of the Cauquenes expansion;
· the ability of the Company to draw down funds from bank facilities and lines of credit;
· our costs of production and our production and productivity levels, as well as those of our competitors;
· changes in credit market conditions and conditions in financial markets generally;
· our ability to procure equipment and operating supplies in sufficient quantities and on a timely basis;
· the availability of qualified employees and contractors for our operations;
· our ability to attract and retain skilled staff;
· the satisfactory negotiation of collective agreements with unionized employees;
· the impact of changes in foreign exchange rates and capital repatriation on our costs and results;
· engineering and construction timetables and capital costs for our expansion projects;
· costs of closure of various operations;
· market competition;
· the accuracy of our preliminary economic assessment (including with respect to size, grade and recoverability) and the geological, operational and price assumptions on which these are based;
· tax benefits and tax rates;
· the outcome of our copper concentrate sales and treatment and refining charge negotiations;
· the resolution of environmental and other proceedings or disputes;
· the future supply of reasonably priced power;
· our ability to obtain, comply with and renew permits and licenses in a timely manner; and
· our ongoing relations with our employees and entities with which we do business.
Future production levels and cost estimates assume there are no adverse mining or other events which significantly affect budgeted production levels.
We caution you that the foregoing list of important factors and assumptions is not exhaustive. Other events or circumstances could cause our actual results to differ materially from those estimated or projected and expressed in, or implied by, our forward-looking statements. Except as required by law, we undertake no obligation to update publicly or otherwise revise any forward-looking statements or the foregoing list of factors, whether as a result of new information or future events or otherwise. Reported by GlobeNewswire 12 hours ago.
In Q1-2018, MVC produced 14.2 million pounds of copper at a cash cost of $1.77 per pound, pursuant to a tolling agreement with Codelco’s Division El Teniente. Molybdenum production was 0.4 million pounds.
Q1-2018 production results are in line with Amerigo’s annual production guidance of 65 to 70 million pounds of copper and 1.8 million pounds of molybdenum, at a cash cost of $1.45 to $1.60 per pound, with stronger production and lower cash cost occurring in H2-2018.
Construction of MVC’s Cauquenes Phase Two expansion is on track for completion in Q3-2018, with full production expected in Q4-2018. The project will increase MVC’s production to 85 to 90 million pounds per year.
Rob Henderson, Amerigo's President and CEO, stated “With construction of the Cauquenes Phase Two project over the half-way mark and MVC’s production continuing on plan, we remain in a strong position to benefit from anticipated increases in the copper price.”
*Summary of Production Results for the Most Recent Five Quarters: *
* * *Q1-2018* *Q4-2017* *Q3-2017* *Q2-2017* *Q1-2017*
Fresh tailings
Tonnes processed 10,521,210 11,290,794 11,152,930 10,708,437 10,566,171
Copper grade 0.119% 0.123% 0.117% 0.110% 0.120%
Copper recovery 19.3% 19.7% 19.8% 20.8% 16.7%
Copper produced (millions of pounds) 5.309 6.030 5.700 5.404 4.651
Historic tailings
Tonnes processed 5,328,898 5,650,522 5,716,546 5,522,301 5,769,236
Copper grade 0.246% 0.247% 0.240% 0.253% 0.255%
Copper recovery 30.8% 31.2% 32.4% 33.4% 29.6%
Copper produced (millions of pounds) 8.901 9.596 9.786 10.290 9.594
Maricunga toll processing
Copper produced (millions of pounds) - - - 0.570 0.896
Total copper produced (millions of pounds) 14,210 15.625 15.487 16.262 15.141
Total copper delivered (millions of pounds) 14,520 15.970 15.251 16.197 15.175
Cash cost ($/pound copper) 1.77 1.66 1.69 1.53 1.71
*Release of Q1-2018 Financial Results:*
The Company will release Q1-2018 financial results at market open on Wednesday May 9, 2018, followed by an investor conference call on Thursday May 10, 2018 at 11:00 am Pacific Standard Time/2:00 pm Eastern Standard Time.
*Conference Call Participation:*
To participate in the call, please dial 1-866-225-0198 (Toll-Free North America) and let the operator know you wish to participate in the Amerigo Resources conference call. Media are invited to attend on a listen-only basis. Following management's discussion of the quarterly results, the analyst and investment community will be invited to ask questions.
*About the Company:*
Amerigo Resources Ltd. is an innovative copper producer with a long-term partnership with Corporación Nacional del Cobre de Chile (“Codelco”), the world’s largest copper producer. Amerigo produces copper concentrate at the MVC operation in Chile by processing fresh and historic tailings from Codelco’s El Teniente mine, the world's largest underground copper mine. Tel: (604) 681-2802; Fax: (604) 682-2802; Web: www.amerigoresources.com; Listing: ARG:TSX.
For further information, please contact:
Rob Henderson, President and CEO (604) 697-6203
Aurora Davidson, Executive Vice-President and CFO (604) 697-6207
*Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Information*This news release contains certain forward-looking information and statements as defined in applicable securities laws (collectively referred to as "forward-looking statements"). These statements relate to future events or the Company’s future performance. All statements other than statements of historical fact are forward-looking statements. The use of any of the words "anticipate", "plan", "continue", "estimate", "expect", "may", "will", "project", "predict", "potential", "should", "believe" and similar expressions is intended to identify forward-looking statements. Although the Company believes that these assumptions were reasonable when made, because these assumptions are inherently subject to significant uncertainties and contingencies which are difficult or impossible to predict and are beyond the Company’s control, the Company cannot assure that it will achieve or accomplish the expectations, beliefs or projections described in the forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results or events to differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. These forward-looking statements include but are not limited to, statements concerning:
· a forecasted increase in production and a reduction in operating costs;
· our strategies and objectives;
· our estimates of the availability and quantity of tailings, and the quality of our mine plan estimates;
· prices and price volatility for copper and other commodities and of materials we use in our operations;
· the demand for and supply of copper and other commodities and materials that we produce, sell and use;
· sensitivity of our financial results and share price to changes in commodity prices;
· our financial resources and our expected ability to meet our obligations for the next 12 months;
· interest and other expenses;
· domestic and foreign laws affecting our operations;
· our tax position and the tax rates applicable to us;
· the timing and costs of construction and tolling/production of, and the issuance and maintenance of the necessary permits and other authorizations required for, our expansion projects, including the expansion for the Cauquenes deposit and the timing of ramp-up to full production from Cauquenes;
· our ability to procure or have access to financing and to comply with our loan covenants;
· the production capacity of our operations, our planned production levels and future production;
· potential impact of production and transportation disruptions;
· hazards inherent in the mining industry causing personal injury or loss of life, severe damage to or destruction of property and equipment, pollution or environmental damage, claims by third parties and suspension of operations
· our planned capital expenditures (including our plan to upgrade our existing plant and operations) including the timing and cost of completion of our capital projects;
· estimates of asset retirement obligations and other costs related to environmental protection;
· our future capital and production costs, including the costs and potential impact of complying with existing and proposed environmental laws and regulations in the operation and closure of our operations;
· repudiation, nullification, modification or renegotiation of contracts;
· our financial and operating objectives;
· our environmental, health and safety initiatives;
· the outcome of legal proceedings and other disputes in which we may be involved;
· the outcome of negotiations concerning metal sales, treatment charges and royalties;
· disruptions to the Company's information technology systems, including those related to cybersecurity;
· our dividend policy; and
· general business and economic conditions.
Inherent in forward-looking statements are risks and uncertainties beyond our ability to predict or control, including risks that may affect our operating or capital plans; risks generally encountered in the permitting and development of mineral projects such as unusual or unexpected geological formations, negotiations with government and other third parties, unanticipated metallurgical difficulties, delays associated with permits, approvals and permit appeals, ground control problems, adverse weather conditions, process upsets and equipment malfunctions; risks associated with labour disturbances and availability of skilled labour and management; fluctuations in the market prices of our principal commodities, which are cyclical and subject to substantial price fluctuations; risks created through competition for mining projects and properties; risks associated with lack of access to markets; risks associated with availability of and our ability to obtain both tailings from Codelco’s Division El Teniente’s current production and historic tailings from tailings deposit; risks with respect to completion of all phases of the Cauquenes expansion, the ability of the Company to draw down funds from bank facilities and lines of credit, the availability of and ability of the Company to obtain adequate funding on reasonable terms for expansions and acquisitions, including all phases of the Cauquenes expansion; mine plan estimates; risks posed by fluctuations in exchange rates and interest rates, as well as general economic conditions; risks associated with environmental compliance and changes in environmental legislation and regulation; risks associated with our dependence on third parties for the provision of critical services; risks associated with non-performance by contractual counterparties; title risks; social and political risks associated with operations in foreign countries; risks of changes in laws affecting our operations or their interpretation, including foreign exchange controls; and risks associated with tax reassessments and legal proceedings. Many of these risks and uncertainties apply not only to the Company and its operations, but also to Codelco and its operations. Codelco’s ongoing mining operations provide a significant portion of the materials the Company processes and its resulting metals production, therefore these risks and uncertainties may also affect their operations and in turn have a material effect on the Company.
Actual results and developments are likely to differ, and may differ materially, from those expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements contained in this news release. Such statements are based on a number of assumptions which may prove to be incorrect, including, but not limited to, assumptions about:
· general business and economic conditions;
· interest rates;
· changes in commodity and power prices;
· acts of foreign governments and the outcome of legal proceedings;
· the supply and demand for, deliveries of, and the level and volatility of prices of copper and other commodities and products used in our operations;
· the ongoing supply of material for processing from Codelco’s current mining operations;
· the ability of the Company to profitably extract and process material from the Cauquenes tailings deposit;
· the timing of the receipt of and retention of permits and other regulatory and governmental approvals;
· the availability of and ability of the Company to obtain adequate funding on reasonable terms for expansions and acquisitions, Including all phases of the Cauquenes expansion;
· the ability of the Company to draw down funds from bank facilities and lines of credit;
· our costs of production and our production and productivity levels, as well as those of our competitors;
· changes in credit market conditions and conditions in financial markets generally;
· our ability to procure equipment and operating supplies in sufficient quantities and on a timely basis;
· the availability of qualified employees and contractors for our operations;
· our ability to attract and retain skilled staff;
· the satisfactory negotiation of collective agreements with unionized employees;
· the impact of changes in foreign exchange rates and capital repatriation on our costs and results;
· engineering and construction timetables and capital costs for our expansion projects;
· costs of closure of various operations;
· market competition;
· the accuracy of our preliminary economic assessment (including with respect to size, grade and recoverability) and the geological, operational and price assumptions on which these are based;
· tax benefits and tax rates;
· the outcome of our copper concentrate sales and treatment and refining charge negotiations;
· the resolution of environmental and other proceedings or disputes;
· the future supply of reasonably priced power;
· our ability to obtain, comply with and renew permits and licenses in a timely manner; and
· our ongoing relations with our employees and entities with which we do business.
Future production levels and cost estimates assume there are no adverse mining or other events which significantly affect budgeted production levels.
We caution you that the foregoing list of important factors and assumptions is not exhaustive. Other events or circumstances could cause our actual results to differ materially from those estimated or projected and expressed in, or implied by, our forward-looking statements. Except as required by law, we undertake no obligation to update publicly or otherwise revise any forward-looking statements or the foregoing list of factors, whether as a result of new information or future events or otherwise. Reported by GlobeNewswire 12 hours ago.
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Pathways Bioscience Announces Product Release of Their Next-Generation Nrf2-Activating Dietary Supplement PB125™
Pathways Bioscience releases PB125™ into the US market. PB125™ is a new dietary supplement formulated to rebalance cell protection mechanisms and was developed by utilizing Pathways Bioscience’s Nrf2.0™ technology.
AURORA, Colo. (PRWEB) April 16, 2018
Pathways Bioscience LLC, a bioscience company focused on discovering and developing dietary supplements and pharmaceutical products that act on gene transcription pathways, announced today that it has launched its PB125™ dietary supplement product for sale in the US market. PB125™ activates the Nuclear Factor, Erythroid 2-Like-2 (NFE2L2, also known as Nrf2) transcription factor pathway, which regulates the expression of a large group of cell protective and anti-inflammatory genes.
“We are thrilled to make our next generation Nrf2 activating dietary supplement PB125™ available to US consumers,” said President and CEO of Pathways Bioscience, Brooks M Hybertson, PhD. “We have worked hard in our laboratory over the past few years to develop our Nrf2.0™ Technology and we have utilized that new knowledge to create our PB125™ dietary supplement.”
Pathways Bioscience was launched in 2014 to pursue R&D on ways to support healthy aging by influencing transcription factors and gene expression and to develop new products based on their work. They have already hit several important milestones based on their work on the Nrf2 pathway. In 2017 another one of their Nrf2-activating formulations that they developed using Nrf2.0™ Technology, PB123™, was licensed and launched into the market in Mexico by their partner Activz Global, LLC. Also in 2017, Pathways Bioscience was the recipient of two SBIR (Small Business Innovation Research) grants from the US National Institutes of Health to develop approaches to improving health outcomes by influencing Nrf2 activation and Nrf2-dependent gene expression.
The scientific leader of Pathways Bioscience, Dr. Joe M McCord had this to say, “We have learned a great deal about the Nrf2 transcription factor pathway in the past few years, much more than we knew ten years ago. This new information about the steps in the activation of Nrf2 and enhanced expression of cell-protective genes led us to decide to develop PB125™ as a new, next-generation, Nrf2-activating dietary supplement to support healthy aging.”
About Pathways Bioscience
Pathways Bioscience LLC is a bioscience company focused on discovering and developing new agents, both small molecule drugs and dietary supplements, that influence gene expression pathways and exert beneficial effects, with particular emphasis on the Nrf2 transcription factor, known as the master regulator of cell protection mechanisms. These activities are based on the concept that the best way to improve healthspan and overcome the health and wellness problems associated with aging is to support the body’s own defense mechanisms that allow it to protect and rebalance itself. The company's headquarters are in Aurora, Colorado. For further information regarding Pathways Bioscience, LLC, please visit the Company’s Website at http://www.pathwaysbio.com. Reported by PRWeb 10 hours ago.
AURORA, Colo. (PRWEB) April 16, 2018
Pathways Bioscience LLC, a bioscience company focused on discovering and developing dietary supplements and pharmaceutical products that act on gene transcription pathways, announced today that it has launched its PB125™ dietary supplement product for sale in the US market. PB125™ activates the Nuclear Factor, Erythroid 2-Like-2 (NFE2L2, also known as Nrf2) transcription factor pathway, which regulates the expression of a large group of cell protective and anti-inflammatory genes.
“We are thrilled to make our next generation Nrf2 activating dietary supplement PB125™ available to US consumers,” said President and CEO of Pathways Bioscience, Brooks M Hybertson, PhD. “We have worked hard in our laboratory over the past few years to develop our Nrf2.0™ Technology and we have utilized that new knowledge to create our PB125™ dietary supplement.”
Pathways Bioscience was launched in 2014 to pursue R&D on ways to support healthy aging by influencing transcription factors and gene expression and to develop new products based on their work. They have already hit several important milestones based on their work on the Nrf2 pathway. In 2017 another one of their Nrf2-activating formulations that they developed using Nrf2.0™ Technology, PB123™, was licensed and launched into the market in Mexico by their partner Activz Global, LLC. Also in 2017, Pathways Bioscience was the recipient of two SBIR (Small Business Innovation Research) grants from the US National Institutes of Health to develop approaches to improving health outcomes by influencing Nrf2 activation and Nrf2-dependent gene expression.
The scientific leader of Pathways Bioscience, Dr. Joe M McCord had this to say, “We have learned a great deal about the Nrf2 transcription factor pathway in the past few years, much more than we knew ten years ago. This new information about the steps in the activation of Nrf2 and enhanced expression of cell-protective genes led us to decide to develop PB125™ as a new, next-generation, Nrf2-activating dietary supplement to support healthy aging.”
About Pathways Bioscience
Pathways Bioscience LLC is a bioscience company focused on discovering and developing new agents, both small molecule drugs and dietary supplements, that influence gene expression pathways and exert beneficial effects, with particular emphasis on the Nrf2 transcription factor, known as the master regulator of cell protection mechanisms. These activities are based on the concept that the best way to improve healthspan and overcome the health and wellness problems associated with aging is to support the body’s own defense mechanisms that allow it to protect and rebalance itself. The company's headquarters are in Aurora, Colorado. For further information regarding Pathways Bioscience, LLC, please visit the Company’s Website at http://www.pathwaysbio.com. Reported by PRWeb 10 hours ago.
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Global Haptics Strategic Market Report 2018-2024: Haptics Gain at the Expense of Home Button in Smartphones
Dublin, April 17, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "Haptics - Global Strategic Business Report" report has been added to *ResearchAndMarkets.com's* offering.The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for Taiwan, China, South Korea, and Rest of World. Annual estimates and forecasts are provided for the period 2015 through 2024. Market data and analytics are derived from primary and secondary research.
*This report analyzes the Global market for Haptics in US$ Million by the following End-Use Applications and Components:*
· End-Use Applications - Consumers Electronics (Smartphones, & Other Consumer Electronics) and Others
· Components - Actuators, and Others
*The report profiles 34 companies including many key and niche players such as:*
· AAC Technologies Holdings Inc. (China)
· CyberGlove Systems LLC (USA)
· Entact Robotics Inc. (Canada)
· Ergos-Technologies (France)
· Force Dimension (Switzerland)
· Haption SA (France)
· Immersion Corporation (USA)
· Moog Inc. (USA)
· MPB Technologies Inc. (Canada)
· Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd. (Japan)
· Novasentis, Inc. (USA)
· Novint Technologies Inc. (USA)
· Quanser Inc. (Canada)
· Reachin Technologies AB (Sweden)
· Senseg OY (Finland)
· Tactical Haptics, LLC (USA)
· Tactus Technology, Inc. (USA)
· Tanvas (USA)
*Key Topics Covered:*1. INDUSTRY OVERVIEW
A Quick Primer
Haptic Technology Developments
A Brief Review
Market Outlook
2. KEY MARKET TRENDS, DRIVERS & ISSUES
Haptic Technology to Boost Online Shopping Experience
Use of Haptic Technologies in Mobile Advertisements
Emergence of Haptics in AR and VR
Haptics to Transform Mobile Advertising
Haptic Technology for Maritime Applications
Haptics in Healthcare
Haptics in Automobiles
Haptics in the Audio Industry
Haptics Technology Makes inroads into Automotive and Gaming Industries
Haptics Based Ads on the Rise
VR and AR Applications Hold Immense Potential
Haptics Gain at the Expense of Home Button in Smartphones
Proliferation of Mobile Internet Drives the Need for Haptic Feedback in Mobile Devices
Opportunity Indicators
Skyrocketing Mobile Video Usage Drives the Business Case for Haptics
Opportunity Indicator
Tactile Computing Revolution Opens a New Window of Opportunity for Haptics
Haptics Emerges As a Key Strategy for Product Differentiation
UltraHaptics to Bring In a New Era of Touchless Touch Screens
Demand for HD Haptics Grows in Parallel to the Need to Enhance User Experience
Wearable Haptics to Make the First Cut Impact on Healthcare
OEM Adoption of Morphing Touch Screen Technology to Fuel Future Growth
Proliferation of Touchscreens, Touch Surfaces & Their Inherent UI Limitations Amplify Interest in Haptics
Adoption of Touch Screens in Public Shared Devices: An Attractive Opportunity for Growth
Haptic Technology Boosts Gaming Experience to a New Level
Rise in Mobile Gaming Opens a Lucrative Niche for Haptics in the Gaming Industry
Haptic Technology Brings Myriad of Exciting Possibilities
Future Potential
3. OVERVIEW OF KEY APPLICATION AREAS
Applications of Haptic Technology
Haptic Technology to Find New Applications in VR Arena
Developments in Robotic Technology Powers Demand for Haptics
Opportunity Indicators
Increasing Activity in Nuclear Power Sector to Power Growth in the Haptics Market
Opportunity Indicator
Haptics in the Military & Defense Sector: A Review
Intelligent Automotive Technologies to Spur Demand for Haptics in the Automotive End-Use Sector
Robotic Surgery, Medical Prosthetics & Simulated Training Drive Adoption of Haptics in the Healthcare Sector
Strong Focus on Industrial Automation Drives Interest in Haptics
Development of New Generation Automated Aircrafts Drives Demand for Haptics in Commercial Flight Simulation Equipment
Haptics Set to Revolutionize Molecular Biology & Cellular Research
A Peek into Emerging Application Areas of Haptic Technology
Wearables
Education and Health
Automotive
Other Potential Applications
Operator Feedback
Video Gaming and Medical Simulation
Touchscreen Interfaces
Handheld Devices
Haptic Technology for Creating Mobility Devices for Visually Impaired People
4. TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENTS
Innovative Apps Using Haptic Technology
Haptics Technology Integrated Smart Shoes for Route Guidance
Australian Company, Wearable Experiments, Develops Haptics Integrated Tights for Yoga
Generic Robots Develops Haptics based Medical Training Platform, SimuTouch
Scientists at UK University Develop SkinHaptics
HAP2U Haptic Interaction
Connected Plush Toys
Prosthetics Equipped with Novel Haptic Feedback Emerge
Finger Devices Enable Users to Feel Virtual Objects
VR with Electrical Muscle Stimulation
An Innovative Concept
bHaptics' TactSuit Offers Advanced Haptic Feedback for Virtual Reality
Ultrahaptics Partners with HARMAN for Mid-Air Haptic Feedback for Automotives
Haptic Feedback to Mitigate Issues with Touch Screen Displays
Haptic Displays Unlock Fourth Dimension to Enable Users Feel Things
Haptic Technology to Enable Next-Generation Prosthetics with Sense of Touch
Focusing on Prosthetics Element
Enabling Touch and Grip
5. TECHNOLOGY OVERVIEW
Haptics: A Definition
An Insight into Haptics
Types of Haptic Feedback
Tactile Feedback
Force Feedback
First Generation Haptics
Second Generation Haptics
Third Generation Haptics
Fourth Generation Haptics
Advantages of Using Haptics
Reduction in Work Time
Realistic Modeling of Virtual World
Realism
Enhances Confidence and Effectiveness in Medicine
Challenges in Haptics Usage
Energy Consumption Issues
Aesthetics and Design Constraints
Dimension Constraints
Design Complexity
Personnel Training
Costs
Implementation Issues
Notable Technology Developments
Piezoelectric Actuators Emerge as the Preferred Choice
Reverse-Electrovibration Technology Creates Ripples
Surface Coverage Haptics: A New Technology in the Making
Haptics: Technology Enablers
Inertial Actuation
Piezo Actuation
Surface Actuation
Lateral Actuation
Electro-Active Polymer Actuation
Bending Wave Actuation
Capacitive Electrosensory Interface (CEI)
6. PRODUCT/TECHNOLOGY INNOVATIONS & INTRODUCTIONS
Tactical Haptics Unveils Reconfigurable Haptic Controllers
Hap2u Unveils hPiezo Technology
Alps Electric Develops New Haptics Device
Immersion Unveils Haptic Ad Service
Microsoft Develops New VR Controller Prototypes with Haptic Technology
OmniWear Haptics Introduces Arc Haptic Feedback Device
Immersion Unveils TouchSense SDKs for Mobile Apps and Video
Immersion Introduces TouchSense Premium and TouchSense Lite
CRI Middleware Unveils CRI Haptix
TT Electronics Introduces Actuators for Haptic Accelerator Pedals
AdColony Introduces Aurora
Immersion Unveils TouchSense Design Cloud
Atio Unveils HapticTouch Controller for Automotive Applications
Taction Technology Introduces Taction Kannon
Yahoo7 Introduces Mobile Interscroller with Haptic Feedback Ad Format
7. RECENT INDUSTRY ACTIVITY
Alphabet Acquires Redux
Hardlight VR Reduces Prices for Haptic Suit
HaptX Inc. Unveils HaptX Gloves
Lofelt Secures Series A Funding
Immersion and Tencent Sign Licensing Agreement
Immersion Extends TouchSense Force Haptic Lab to Unity Game Developers
Immersion Renews License with PKG
Immersion Renews License with Perfect World Game Studio
Immersion Enters into Collaboration with Perception for Human Machine Interfaces
Immersion Signs Licensing Agreement with Mitsubishi
Immersion and SpotX Collaborate for Haptic-Responsive Video Advertising
Immersion and Realtime Technology Co. Sign Licensing Agreement
Ultrahaptics Completes Series B Funding
Immersion and Alps Electric Renew Licensing Agreement
Ultrahaptics Signs Distribution Agreement with Cornes Technologies
Ultrahaptics Distribution Agreement with EBV Elektronik
Ultrahaptics Announces Collaboration with HARMAN
Immersion Signs Licensing Agreement with Grayhill, Inc.
AxonVR Secures Funding for HaptX Platforms
Immersion Renews License with LG Electronics
Immersion and Alps Electric Enter into License Agreement
Immersion Signs License Agreement with Lenovo
Immersion Renews License Agreement with MEIZU
Novasentis and KEMET Announce Collaboration Agreement for EMP Actuators
Shenzhen O-Film Takes Over Senseg
Immersion and Tencent Sign Agreement for Haptics Technology
8. FOCUS ON SELECT PLAYERS
9. GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE
*Total Companies Profiled: 34*
· The United States (17)
· Canada (4)
· Japan (1)
· Europe (10)
· France (3)
· Germany (1)
· The United Kingdom (1)
· Rest of Europe (5)
· Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan) (2)For more information about this report visit https://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/wpbtsn/global_haptics?w=12
CONTACT: CONTACT: ResearchAndMarkets.com
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Related Topics: Tablet and Mobile Device Hardware Reported by GlobeNewswire 11 hours ago.
*This report analyzes the Global market for Haptics in US$ Million by the following End-Use Applications and Components:*
· End-Use Applications - Consumers Electronics (Smartphones, & Other Consumer Electronics) and Others
· Components - Actuators, and Others
*The report profiles 34 companies including many key and niche players such as:*
· AAC Technologies Holdings Inc. (China)
· CyberGlove Systems LLC (USA)
· Entact Robotics Inc. (Canada)
· Ergos-Technologies (France)
· Force Dimension (Switzerland)
· Haption SA (France)
· Immersion Corporation (USA)
· Moog Inc. (USA)
· MPB Technologies Inc. (Canada)
· Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd. (Japan)
· Novasentis, Inc. (USA)
· Novint Technologies Inc. (USA)
· Quanser Inc. (Canada)
· Reachin Technologies AB (Sweden)
· Senseg OY (Finland)
· Tactical Haptics, LLC (USA)
· Tactus Technology, Inc. (USA)
· Tanvas (USA)
*Key Topics Covered:*1. INDUSTRY OVERVIEW
A Quick Primer
Haptic Technology Developments
A Brief Review
Market Outlook
2. KEY MARKET TRENDS, DRIVERS & ISSUES
Haptic Technology to Boost Online Shopping Experience
Use of Haptic Technologies in Mobile Advertisements
Emergence of Haptics in AR and VR
Haptics to Transform Mobile Advertising
Haptic Technology for Maritime Applications
Haptics in Healthcare
Haptics in Automobiles
Haptics in the Audio Industry
Haptics Technology Makes inroads into Automotive and Gaming Industries
Haptics Based Ads on the Rise
VR and AR Applications Hold Immense Potential
Haptics Gain at the Expense of Home Button in Smartphones
Proliferation of Mobile Internet Drives the Need for Haptic Feedback in Mobile Devices
Opportunity Indicators
Skyrocketing Mobile Video Usage Drives the Business Case for Haptics
Opportunity Indicator
Tactile Computing Revolution Opens a New Window of Opportunity for Haptics
Haptics Emerges As a Key Strategy for Product Differentiation
UltraHaptics to Bring In a New Era of Touchless Touch Screens
Demand for HD Haptics Grows in Parallel to the Need to Enhance User Experience
Wearable Haptics to Make the First Cut Impact on Healthcare
OEM Adoption of Morphing Touch Screen Technology to Fuel Future Growth
Proliferation of Touchscreens, Touch Surfaces & Their Inherent UI Limitations Amplify Interest in Haptics
Adoption of Touch Screens in Public Shared Devices: An Attractive Opportunity for Growth
Haptic Technology Boosts Gaming Experience to a New Level
Rise in Mobile Gaming Opens a Lucrative Niche for Haptics in the Gaming Industry
Haptic Technology Brings Myriad of Exciting Possibilities
Future Potential
3. OVERVIEW OF KEY APPLICATION AREAS
Applications of Haptic Technology
Haptic Technology to Find New Applications in VR Arena
Developments in Robotic Technology Powers Demand for Haptics
Opportunity Indicators
Increasing Activity in Nuclear Power Sector to Power Growth in the Haptics Market
Opportunity Indicator
Haptics in the Military & Defense Sector: A Review
Intelligent Automotive Technologies to Spur Demand for Haptics in the Automotive End-Use Sector
Robotic Surgery, Medical Prosthetics & Simulated Training Drive Adoption of Haptics in the Healthcare Sector
Strong Focus on Industrial Automation Drives Interest in Haptics
Development of New Generation Automated Aircrafts Drives Demand for Haptics in Commercial Flight Simulation Equipment
Haptics Set to Revolutionize Molecular Biology & Cellular Research
A Peek into Emerging Application Areas of Haptic Technology
Wearables
Education and Health
Automotive
Other Potential Applications
Operator Feedback
Video Gaming and Medical Simulation
Touchscreen Interfaces
Handheld Devices
Haptic Technology for Creating Mobility Devices for Visually Impaired People
4. TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENTS
Innovative Apps Using Haptic Technology
Haptics Technology Integrated Smart Shoes for Route Guidance
Australian Company, Wearable Experiments, Develops Haptics Integrated Tights for Yoga
Generic Robots Develops Haptics based Medical Training Platform, SimuTouch
Scientists at UK University Develop SkinHaptics
HAP2U Haptic Interaction
Connected Plush Toys
Prosthetics Equipped with Novel Haptic Feedback Emerge
Finger Devices Enable Users to Feel Virtual Objects
VR with Electrical Muscle Stimulation
An Innovative Concept
bHaptics' TactSuit Offers Advanced Haptic Feedback for Virtual Reality
Ultrahaptics Partners with HARMAN for Mid-Air Haptic Feedback for Automotives
Haptic Feedback to Mitigate Issues with Touch Screen Displays
Haptic Displays Unlock Fourth Dimension to Enable Users Feel Things
Haptic Technology to Enable Next-Generation Prosthetics with Sense of Touch
Focusing on Prosthetics Element
Enabling Touch and Grip
5. TECHNOLOGY OVERVIEW
Haptics: A Definition
An Insight into Haptics
Types of Haptic Feedback
Tactile Feedback
Force Feedback
First Generation Haptics
Second Generation Haptics
Third Generation Haptics
Fourth Generation Haptics
Advantages of Using Haptics
Reduction in Work Time
Realistic Modeling of Virtual World
Realism
Enhances Confidence and Effectiveness in Medicine
Challenges in Haptics Usage
Energy Consumption Issues
Aesthetics and Design Constraints
Dimension Constraints
Design Complexity
Personnel Training
Costs
Implementation Issues
Notable Technology Developments
Piezoelectric Actuators Emerge as the Preferred Choice
Reverse-Electrovibration Technology Creates Ripples
Surface Coverage Haptics: A New Technology in the Making
Haptics: Technology Enablers
Inertial Actuation
Piezo Actuation
Surface Actuation
Lateral Actuation
Electro-Active Polymer Actuation
Bending Wave Actuation
Capacitive Electrosensory Interface (CEI)
6. PRODUCT/TECHNOLOGY INNOVATIONS & INTRODUCTIONS
Tactical Haptics Unveils Reconfigurable Haptic Controllers
Hap2u Unveils hPiezo Technology
Alps Electric Develops New Haptics Device
Immersion Unveils Haptic Ad Service
Microsoft Develops New VR Controller Prototypes with Haptic Technology
OmniWear Haptics Introduces Arc Haptic Feedback Device
Immersion Unveils TouchSense SDKs for Mobile Apps and Video
Immersion Introduces TouchSense Premium and TouchSense Lite
CRI Middleware Unveils CRI Haptix
TT Electronics Introduces Actuators for Haptic Accelerator Pedals
AdColony Introduces Aurora
Immersion Unveils TouchSense Design Cloud
Atio Unveils HapticTouch Controller for Automotive Applications
Taction Technology Introduces Taction Kannon
Yahoo7 Introduces Mobile Interscroller with Haptic Feedback Ad Format
7. RECENT INDUSTRY ACTIVITY
Alphabet Acquires Redux
Hardlight VR Reduces Prices for Haptic Suit
HaptX Inc. Unveils HaptX Gloves
Lofelt Secures Series A Funding
Immersion and Tencent Sign Licensing Agreement
Immersion Extends TouchSense Force Haptic Lab to Unity Game Developers
Immersion Renews License with PKG
Immersion Renews License with Perfect World Game Studio
Immersion Enters into Collaboration with Perception for Human Machine Interfaces
Immersion Signs Licensing Agreement with Mitsubishi
Immersion and SpotX Collaborate for Haptic-Responsive Video Advertising
Immersion and Realtime Technology Co. Sign Licensing Agreement
Ultrahaptics Completes Series B Funding
Immersion and Alps Electric Renew Licensing Agreement
Ultrahaptics Signs Distribution Agreement with Cornes Technologies
Ultrahaptics Distribution Agreement with EBV Elektronik
Ultrahaptics Announces Collaboration with HARMAN
Immersion Signs Licensing Agreement with Grayhill, Inc.
AxonVR Secures Funding for HaptX Platforms
Immersion Renews License with LG Electronics
Immersion and Alps Electric Enter into License Agreement
Immersion Signs License Agreement with Lenovo
Immersion Renews License Agreement with MEIZU
Novasentis and KEMET Announce Collaboration Agreement for EMP Actuators
Shenzhen O-Film Takes Over Senseg
Immersion and Tencent Sign Agreement for Haptics Technology
8. FOCUS ON SELECT PLAYERS
9. GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE
*Total Companies Profiled: 34*
· The United States (17)
· Canada (4)
· Japan (1)
· Europe (10)
· France (3)
· Germany (1)
· The United Kingdom (1)
· Rest of Europe (5)
· Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan) (2)For more information about this report visit https://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/wpbtsn/global_haptics?w=12
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AURORA's 'Queendom' Is About Celebrating Differences
The Bergen pop talent stakes her spectacular return...
Norwegian alt-pop royalty *AURORA* has signalled her return with new song 'Queendom'.
The singer's stature is inarguable: despite being precociously young, AURORA has racked up international tours and some imposing streaming numbers.
New single 'Queendom' is the Bergen artist working at the peak of her powers, a spectacular new offering backed with dazzling visuals.
She explains: "'Queendom' is about celebrating all the differences in us. It’s about celebrating the women and the children and animals and the men also. The quiet ones and the introverts, where they can sing and be seen. It’s about the shy people and the lonely people and I hope it can be a place where we can come and be lonely together and then not be lonely any more. 'Queendom' is a place for all of us."
Tune in now.
Catch AURORA at the following shows:
*October*
10 *Manchester* Academy
11 *London* The Forum
Join us on *Vero*, as we get under the skin of global cultural happenings. Follow *Clash Magazine* as we skip merrily between clubs, concerts, interviews and photo shoots. Get backstage sneak peeks and a true view into our world as the fun and games unfold.
***B*uy Clash Magazine** Reported by Clash 10 hours ago.
Norwegian alt-pop royalty *AURORA* has signalled her return with new song 'Queendom'.
The singer's stature is inarguable: despite being precociously young, AURORA has racked up international tours and some imposing streaming numbers.
New single 'Queendom' is the Bergen artist working at the peak of her powers, a spectacular new offering backed with dazzling visuals.
She explains: "'Queendom' is about celebrating all the differences in us. It’s about celebrating the women and the children and animals and the men also. The quiet ones and the introverts, where they can sing and be seen. It’s about the shy people and the lonely people and I hope it can be a place where we can come and be lonely together and then not be lonely any more. 'Queendom' is a place for all of us."
Tune in now.
Catch AURORA at the following shows:
*October*
10 *Manchester* Academy
11 *London* The Forum
Join us on *Vero*, as we get under the skin of global cultural happenings. Follow *Clash Magazine* as we skip merrily between clubs, concerts, interviews and photo shoots. Get backstage sneak peeks and a true view into our world as the fun and games unfold.
***B*uy Clash Magazine** Reported by Clash 10 hours ago.
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Mike Coffman and Jason Crow battle over campaign cash in Aurora-area congressional seat
Campaign cash continued to flow into Colorado’s 6th Congressional District in the first three months of 2018, with U.S. Rep. Mike Coffman, R-Aurora, raising roughly $464,000 to the nearly $365,000 netted by Democratic challenger Jason Crow, according to federal records.
Reported by Denver Post 8 hours ago.
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Global Blockchain Summit Addresses Diversity With ‘Women In Blockchain’ Panel
Featuring An Incredible Lineup of Female Blockchain Experts from NYIAX, Borsetta, The Global ICO Association, ShapeShift AG and Global Women in Blockchain
GOLDEN, Colo. (PRWEB) April 17, 2018
Global Blockchain Summit, the premiere event featuring all things blockchain, hyperledger, distributed ledger, ethereum and fintech, converges upon Aurora, CO this April 19th-20th at The Summit Conference and Event Center, just a short drive from downtown Denver.
The featured event at the Summit is the ‘Women In Blockchain’ panel, which places the event’s focal point on diversity, equality, and women who are leading in this growing space. The panel will feature female prominent blockchain and distributed ledger experts from all over the globe. Speakers include:
** Carolina Abenante, Founder of NYIAX
** Pamela Norton, Founder and CEO of Borsetta
** Youngsook Park, Co-Chair of the Global ICO Association
** Emily ShapeShift, CMO of ShapeShift AG
** Nina Nichols, Founder of Global Women in Blockchain
** Lindsey Galloway, CMO, Rebel AI
** Kristen Ragusin, Founder, Jai Bolo Project
The 2018 Global Blockchain Summit is sponsored in part by Savvy Technologies, Esprezzo, Dash, Decent, Husch Blackwell, Colorado Blockchain Capital and many more. Media partners include BTC Media, the first dedicated media outlet for digital currency and publisher of Bitcoin Magazine, Distributed.com and yBitcoin.com, and Cast Influence's InfluenceNow Podcast, the official podcast of the Summit.
Summit Details:
Thursday April 19, 2018 - Friday, April 20, 2018
The Summit Conference and Event Center
411 Sable Blvd. N. Aurora, CO 80011
Google Map
Panel Details:
Friday, April 20th, 10:00 AM - 10:40 AM
The ‘Women In Blockchain’ Panel will be in Genesis Room at The Summit Conference and Event Center.
Tickets
Tickets to Global Blockchain Summit are $799 for both days and $499 for one day. Students and government officials can purchase two day passes for $499 total.
Attendance is limited to 400 people. To register with a $50 discount, visit https://globalblockchainsummit.com/press and use code PR. For sponsorship information, please contact info@globalblockchainsummit.com.
About Global Blockchain Summit
Global Blockchain Summit is a gathering of experts from every corner of the world to share knowledge and insights about blockchain, the advanced technology that is changing how the world interacts in the global economy. Taking a deeper dive- beyond cryptocurrencies and ICOs, distributed ledger technology supports initiatives that enable people to have more direct control over their identity, assets, accounts, and online interactions. The Global Blockchain Summit is a conference that aims to encourage meaningful interactions between speakers, experts, participants, and entrepreneurs. For more information, please visit https://globalblockchainsummit.com/ or follow us on Twitter @gblockchain1. Reported by PRWeb 9 hours ago.
GOLDEN, Colo. (PRWEB) April 17, 2018
Global Blockchain Summit, the premiere event featuring all things blockchain, hyperledger, distributed ledger, ethereum and fintech, converges upon Aurora, CO this April 19th-20th at The Summit Conference and Event Center, just a short drive from downtown Denver.
The featured event at the Summit is the ‘Women In Blockchain’ panel, which places the event’s focal point on diversity, equality, and women who are leading in this growing space. The panel will feature female prominent blockchain and distributed ledger experts from all over the globe. Speakers include:
** Carolina Abenante, Founder of NYIAX
** Pamela Norton, Founder and CEO of Borsetta
** Youngsook Park, Co-Chair of the Global ICO Association
** Emily ShapeShift, CMO of ShapeShift AG
** Nina Nichols, Founder of Global Women in Blockchain
** Lindsey Galloway, CMO, Rebel AI
** Kristen Ragusin, Founder, Jai Bolo Project
The 2018 Global Blockchain Summit is sponsored in part by Savvy Technologies, Esprezzo, Dash, Decent, Husch Blackwell, Colorado Blockchain Capital and many more. Media partners include BTC Media, the first dedicated media outlet for digital currency and publisher of Bitcoin Magazine, Distributed.com and yBitcoin.com, and Cast Influence's InfluenceNow Podcast, the official podcast of the Summit.
Summit Details:
Thursday April 19, 2018 - Friday, April 20, 2018
The Summit Conference and Event Center
411 Sable Blvd. N. Aurora, CO 80011
Google Map
Panel Details:
Friday, April 20th, 10:00 AM - 10:40 AM
The ‘Women In Blockchain’ Panel will be in Genesis Room at The Summit Conference and Event Center.
Tickets
Tickets to Global Blockchain Summit are $799 for both days and $499 for one day. Students and government officials can purchase two day passes for $499 total.
Attendance is limited to 400 people. To register with a $50 discount, visit https://globalblockchainsummit.com/press and use code PR. For sponsorship information, please contact info@globalblockchainsummit.com.
About Global Blockchain Summit
Global Blockchain Summit is a gathering of experts from every corner of the world to share knowledge and insights about blockchain, the advanced technology that is changing how the world interacts in the global economy. Taking a deeper dive- beyond cryptocurrencies and ICOs, distributed ledger technology supports initiatives that enable people to have more direct control over their identity, assets, accounts, and online interactions. The Global Blockchain Summit is a conference that aims to encourage meaningful interactions between speakers, experts, participants, and entrepreneurs. For more information, please visit https://globalblockchainsummit.com/ or follow us on Twitter @gblockchain1. Reported by PRWeb 9 hours ago.
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RLPSA Hosts Free One-Day Workshop for Restaurants Focusing on Loss Prevention, Safety, and Risk Issues in Denver, May 3, 2018
RLPSA event will cover investigating sexual harassment claims, tackling the opioid epidemic, how employees steal from restaurants and more
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (PRWEB) April 17, 2018
The Restaurant Loss Prevention & Security Association (RLPSA) will host a free, one-day workshop specifically for restaurants and the food industry Thursday, May 3, 2018, at the Sheraton Downtown Denver. The agenda features leading experts on investigating sexual harassment, tackling the opioid epidemic, the latest scams in employee theft, and more vital topics to restaurant and food operations.
Other valuable sessions include:
“DoorDash, GrubHub, UberEats…Oh My! Are you thinking of the legal ramifications for both internal drivers and third-party delivery companies?” presented by David Donna, Hospitality Lawyer, Donna Law Firm
“Outsmart Crime: A Panel Discussion” by Basia Pietrawska, Vice President, Crime Intelligence Analysis, CAP Index and Detective Michael A. Thrapp, Aurora Police Department, FAST/FBI Rocky Mountain Safe Streets and Nathan Bandaries, Lead District Asset Protection Manager / Organized Retail Crime Manager, Denver Division of Albertsons Companies
“Guarding Against the Viral YouTube Moment” Jeff Sweetin, EVP of Operations for ATHOS Group and former law enforcement officer with a career spanning more than 30 years, including serving as the Director of Training and the Special Agent in Charge at Quantico for the DEA in Washington, D.C.
“He Said, She Said: How to Investigate Sexual Harassment Claims” by Wayne Hoover, CFI, Owner, Vice President of CFI Programming, Wicklander-Zulawski & Associates
“Tackling the Opioid Epidemic: Actionable Strategies for Protecting Your Restaurant”
William Warren, Jr., Acting Special Agent in Charge, Denver Division and John Partridge, DEA Office of Diversion Control
“Burning Down the House: Employee Edition. Protecting Your Business, Brand, People, and Profits” presented by Kevin Milner, Director of Audits for Envysion and Certified Internal Auditor with more than 15 years of audit and loss prevention experience at marquee chains like Einstein Bros. Bagels
This workshop is free to all restaurants across the country through the generous support of our sponsors: Amphion, InstaKey, Guardian, Envysion, CAP Index, Stanley Security, ATHOS Group and Off Duty Services.
Seating is limited so register today by emailing your name, title, and restaurant to Executive Director Amber Bradley at amber.bradley@rlpsa.com.
About the Restaurant Loss Prevention & Security Association
The Restaurant Loss Prevention & Security Association (RLPSA) is the nation’s only trade association dedicated to loss prevention, security, and risk management professionals in the restaurant and food service industry. As a member-run organization, the mission of RLPSA is to provide a conduit for knowledge on the hottest industry trends, and to connect a network of peers who understand the unique challenges of the job and collaborate to drive the next generation of solutions.
### Reported by PRWeb 8 hours ago.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (PRWEB) April 17, 2018
The Restaurant Loss Prevention & Security Association (RLPSA) will host a free, one-day workshop specifically for restaurants and the food industry Thursday, May 3, 2018, at the Sheraton Downtown Denver. The agenda features leading experts on investigating sexual harassment, tackling the opioid epidemic, the latest scams in employee theft, and more vital topics to restaurant and food operations.
Other valuable sessions include:
“DoorDash, GrubHub, UberEats…Oh My! Are you thinking of the legal ramifications for both internal drivers and third-party delivery companies?” presented by David Donna, Hospitality Lawyer, Donna Law Firm
“Outsmart Crime: A Panel Discussion” by Basia Pietrawska, Vice President, Crime Intelligence Analysis, CAP Index and Detective Michael A. Thrapp, Aurora Police Department, FAST/FBI Rocky Mountain Safe Streets and Nathan Bandaries, Lead District Asset Protection Manager / Organized Retail Crime Manager, Denver Division of Albertsons Companies
“Guarding Against the Viral YouTube Moment” Jeff Sweetin, EVP of Operations for ATHOS Group and former law enforcement officer with a career spanning more than 30 years, including serving as the Director of Training and the Special Agent in Charge at Quantico for the DEA in Washington, D.C.
“He Said, She Said: How to Investigate Sexual Harassment Claims” by Wayne Hoover, CFI, Owner, Vice President of CFI Programming, Wicklander-Zulawski & Associates
“Tackling the Opioid Epidemic: Actionable Strategies for Protecting Your Restaurant”
William Warren, Jr., Acting Special Agent in Charge, Denver Division and John Partridge, DEA Office of Diversion Control
“Burning Down the House: Employee Edition. Protecting Your Business, Brand, People, and Profits” presented by Kevin Milner, Director of Audits for Envysion and Certified Internal Auditor with more than 15 years of audit and loss prevention experience at marquee chains like Einstein Bros. Bagels
This workshop is free to all restaurants across the country through the generous support of our sponsors: Amphion, InstaKey, Guardian, Envysion, CAP Index, Stanley Security, ATHOS Group and Off Duty Services.
Seating is limited so register today by emailing your name, title, and restaurant to Executive Director Amber Bradley at amber.bradley@rlpsa.com.
About the Restaurant Loss Prevention & Security Association
The Restaurant Loss Prevention & Security Association (RLPSA) is the nation’s only trade association dedicated to loss prevention, security, and risk management professionals in the restaurant and food service industry. As a member-run organization, the mission of RLPSA is to provide a conduit for knowledge on the hottest industry trends, and to connect a network of peers who understand the unique challenges of the job and collaborate to drive the next generation of solutions.
### Reported by PRWeb 8 hours ago.
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2019 Byton electric SUV concept revealed at Milan Design Week
The all-electric car is due to go on sale in China late next year
New Chinese brand's first model is a 469bhp electric SUV with a claimed range of 323 miles
Byton has unveiled a near production-ready version of its first model, a high-tech, premium electric SUV, at its European launch as part of Milan Design Week.
The Concept shown at the event in Milan was described as being “85% there” by company boss Carston Breitfeld. Minor modifications are likely needed to meet legal requirements, although Breitfeld described the touchscreen-dominated interior as being “series production ready”.
The first prototype version of the SUV was completed at Byton’s factory in Nanjing, China last week. A small batch is being built now for crash tests, with the first development prototypes due to be completed around the middle of the year.
The Byton Concept shown in Italy builds on the version that was revealed at CES earlier this year. The firm says the focus of the machine is on allowing drivers to ‘enhance’ the time they spend in the car, rather than on-road performance.
The all-electric car is due to go on sale in China late next year, before arriving in Europe and the USA in 2020 as the firm's first model. It will feature a range of up to 323 miles, and be available in two powertrain configurations, including a twin-motor four-wheel-drive system with 469bhp. Prices are expected to start from around £32,000.
A saloon, which will be previewed in a concept this June, and MPV are due to follow and use the same platform.
The new China-based company, has development offices in the USA and Germany, and its senior management team includes several experienced car industry executives.
The firm is headed by Carsten Breitfeld, who joined from BMW’s i division along with designer Benoit Jacob. The firm has also recently made other high profile appointments, including new head of vehicle engineering David Twohig, who has moved across from Alpine. The firm’s marketing chief, Henrik Wenders, has also joined Byton from BMW’s i division.
While the addition of Twohig, whose new A110 has won much praise for its handling dynamics, suggests the importance of ensuring driving performance, Byton says the main focus of the brand will be on ‘the coming era of truly shared, smart mobility and autonomous driving.’
The SUV will feature a high level of driver assistance systems, along with features such as biometric recognition and a large infotainment display that works in conjunction with a ‘Byton Life’ cloud-sharing platform.
As with other new start-ups, such as the Geely-owned Lynk&Co, Byton will forego traditional dealerships in favour of a focus on online and a series of ‘brand stores’ that will be set up with partners.
Byton showcased the concept for its brand stores at the event in Milan, and says they will offer ‘added benefits’ to traditional dealerships by allowing customers to ‘immerse themselves in a range of topics where Byton is at home’, including digital products and services. The first brand store will open in Shanghai at the end of this year.
Byton's SUV will come with driverless car technology provided by industry expert Aurora. Aurora is headed by Google's former autonomous driving boss, Chris Urmson, and several pioneers of the autonomous car industry. Its technology enables Level 4 autonomy, meaning it will be able to drive itself without any human input.
*Why Volkswagen, Hyundai and Byton are teaming up with a self-driving start-up firm*
Byton said its SUV will feature driver assistance systems based around Aurora's suite of hardware, including cameras, ultrasonic sensors, radar and laser scanners. It has been designed so that components can be upgraded as technology develops. The vehicle architecture is designed for 5G mobile data connection, with speeds of up to 10GB per second.
*CES 2018: concepts cars and automotive news from the Consumer Electronics Show*
The Byton will be available in two powertrain configurations, with either a single 268bhp electric motor driving the rear axle that produces 295lb ft of torque, or a four-wheel-drive version with motors driving each axle. The two motors in the four-wheel-drive version combine for 469bhp and 524lb ft of torque.
Power will be stored in modular lithium-ion batteries that form part of the vehicle chassis. While Byton hasn’t revealed the capacity of the batteries, it says the car will have a range of 248 miles, increasing to 323 miles with an upgraded battery pack.
*Insight: why demand from China is spurring growth of electric car sales *
The Concept is 4850mm long, 1940mm wide and 1650mm high, and runs on 22in wheels. At the front of the car, slim LED headlights top what Byton refers to as a ‘smart surface’.
In place of door handles, the Concept features facial recognition cameras that check biometric data and will only unlock the door to authorised users.
The interior is dominated by a 1250mm by 250mm ‘Shared Experience Display’ that fills the dashboard. It is comprised of three panels, which can be customised. It is also used to show images from three rear-facing cameras: two take the place of the wing mirrors, with a third mounted in the car’s rear. The brightness and background colour of the display adjusts automatically to suit lighting conditions.
The Shard Experience Display features gesture and voice control and can be operated by a smartphone app. There are two displays for passengers in the rear, with the same control methods.
The main driver information, including navigation systems, is displayed in a touch-controlled 8in Driver Tablet integrated into the steering wheel. The edges of the display feature buttons for the drive selectors, indicators and infotainment volume.
Each seat features a facial recognition camera that will identify the user and allow personalised settings to be transferred to any seat. The front seats can swivel by 12 degrees.
*Read more*
*CES 2018: concepts cars and automotive news from the Consumer Electronics Show*
*Insight: why demand from China is spurring growth of electric car sales *
*Changan is coming: another Chinese firm aiming for European success* Reported by Autocar 8 hours ago.
New Chinese brand's first model is a 469bhp electric SUV with a claimed range of 323 miles
Byton has unveiled a near production-ready version of its first model, a high-tech, premium electric SUV, at its European launch as part of Milan Design Week.
The Concept shown at the event in Milan was described as being “85% there” by company boss Carston Breitfeld. Minor modifications are likely needed to meet legal requirements, although Breitfeld described the touchscreen-dominated interior as being “series production ready”.
The first prototype version of the SUV was completed at Byton’s factory in Nanjing, China last week. A small batch is being built now for crash tests, with the first development prototypes due to be completed around the middle of the year.
The Byton Concept shown in Italy builds on the version that was revealed at CES earlier this year. The firm says the focus of the machine is on allowing drivers to ‘enhance’ the time they spend in the car, rather than on-road performance.
The all-electric car is due to go on sale in China late next year, before arriving in Europe and the USA in 2020 as the firm's first model. It will feature a range of up to 323 miles, and be available in two powertrain configurations, including a twin-motor four-wheel-drive system with 469bhp. Prices are expected to start from around £32,000.
A saloon, which will be previewed in a concept this June, and MPV are due to follow and use the same platform.
The new China-based company, has development offices in the USA and Germany, and its senior management team includes several experienced car industry executives.
The firm is headed by Carsten Breitfeld, who joined from BMW’s i division along with designer Benoit Jacob. The firm has also recently made other high profile appointments, including new head of vehicle engineering David Twohig, who has moved across from Alpine. The firm’s marketing chief, Henrik Wenders, has also joined Byton from BMW’s i division.
While the addition of Twohig, whose new A110 has won much praise for its handling dynamics, suggests the importance of ensuring driving performance, Byton says the main focus of the brand will be on ‘the coming era of truly shared, smart mobility and autonomous driving.’
The SUV will feature a high level of driver assistance systems, along with features such as biometric recognition and a large infotainment display that works in conjunction with a ‘Byton Life’ cloud-sharing platform.
As with other new start-ups, such as the Geely-owned Lynk&Co, Byton will forego traditional dealerships in favour of a focus on online and a series of ‘brand stores’ that will be set up with partners.
Byton showcased the concept for its brand stores at the event in Milan, and says they will offer ‘added benefits’ to traditional dealerships by allowing customers to ‘immerse themselves in a range of topics where Byton is at home’, including digital products and services. The first brand store will open in Shanghai at the end of this year.
Byton's SUV will come with driverless car technology provided by industry expert Aurora. Aurora is headed by Google's former autonomous driving boss, Chris Urmson, and several pioneers of the autonomous car industry. Its technology enables Level 4 autonomy, meaning it will be able to drive itself without any human input.
*Why Volkswagen, Hyundai and Byton are teaming up with a self-driving start-up firm*
Byton said its SUV will feature driver assistance systems based around Aurora's suite of hardware, including cameras, ultrasonic sensors, radar and laser scanners. It has been designed so that components can be upgraded as technology develops. The vehicle architecture is designed for 5G mobile data connection, with speeds of up to 10GB per second.
*CES 2018: concepts cars and automotive news from the Consumer Electronics Show*
The Byton will be available in two powertrain configurations, with either a single 268bhp electric motor driving the rear axle that produces 295lb ft of torque, or a four-wheel-drive version with motors driving each axle. The two motors in the four-wheel-drive version combine for 469bhp and 524lb ft of torque.
Power will be stored in modular lithium-ion batteries that form part of the vehicle chassis. While Byton hasn’t revealed the capacity of the batteries, it says the car will have a range of 248 miles, increasing to 323 miles with an upgraded battery pack.
*Insight: why demand from China is spurring growth of electric car sales *
The Concept is 4850mm long, 1940mm wide and 1650mm high, and runs on 22in wheels. At the front of the car, slim LED headlights top what Byton refers to as a ‘smart surface’.
In place of door handles, the Concept features facial recognition cameras that check biometric data and will only unlock the door to authorised users.
The interior is dominated by a 1250mm by 250mm ‘Shared Experience Display’ that fills the dashboard. It is comprised of three panels, which can be customised. It is also used to show images from three rear-facing cameras: two take the place of the wing mirrors, with a third mounted in the car’s rear. The brightness and background colour of the display adjusts automatically to suit lighting conditions.
The Shard Experience Display features gesture and voice control and can be operated by a smartphone app. There are two displays for passengers in the rear, with the same control methods.
The main driver information, including navigation systems, is displayed in a touch-controlled 8in Driver Tablet integrated into the steering wheel. The edges of the display feature buttons for the drive selectors, indicators and infotainment volume.
Each seat features a facial recognition camera that will identify the user and allow personalised settings to be transferred to any seat. The front seats can swivel by 12 degrees.
*Read more*
*CES 2018: concepts cars and automotive news from the Consumer Electronics Show*
*Insight: why demand from China is spurring growth of electric car sales *
*Changan is coming: another Chinese firm aiming for European success* Reported by Autocar 8 hours ago.
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Mitutoyo America Corporation Features MACH Series CMM Product Lines
AURORA, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--#CMM--Mitutoyo America Corporation is showcasing its best-in-class MACH Series of CMM Products. The product line is comprised of the MACH-V, MACH-3A and MACH Ko-ga-me. Product highlights listed: MACH-V High-speed drive up to a maximum of 34.0"/sec (866 mm/sec): The world’s fastest CNC vertical axis, in-line coordinate measuring machine with world-beating acceleration (8,770mm/s2 or 0.89g), measuring speed (at the moment of contact: 20mm/s), as well as drive speed. Accur
Reported by Business Wire 7 hours ago.
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