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Manulife appoints Sarah Chapman as Global Chief Marketing & Customer Experience Officer, joining Executive Leadership Team

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TORONTO, Sept. 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Manulife has appointed Sarah Chapman as Global Chief Marketing & Customer Experience Officer, effective January 1, 2027, reporting to Phil Witherington, President and Chief Executive Officer, and joining Manulife’s Executive Leadership Team.

Manulife appoints Sarah Chapman as Global Chief Marketing & Customer Experience Officer

Chapman will lead Manulife’s Global Marketing organization, with responsibility for the company’s brand, marketing and enterprise customer experience strategies.

“Sarah is a proven global leader with deep knowledge of our business, customers and enterprise strategy,” said Phil Witherington, President and Chief Executive Officer, Manulife. “Her appointment reflects the strength of our internal talent pipeline and is the result of thoughtful succession planning. I’m confident her strategic perspective, creativity and strong track record of leading transformation will help us build on our momentum, deepen our customer focus and advance Manulife’s ambition to be the number one choice for customers.”

Chapman currently serves as Chief Marketing Officer for Manulife Canada and leads the company’s global Digital, Customer Centricity and Sustainability agendas. She previously served as Chief Marketing Officer for Manulife Wealth and Asset Management. Her leadership experience spans marketing strategy, brand, digital, analytics, customer experience and sustainability.

“I’m honoured to take on this role and am excited to help make lives better for more than 37 million customers around the world,” said Chapman. “Manulife has an exceptional Global Marketing team, a trusted brand, and a clear commitment to innovation. I look forward to building on our strong foundation and working with colleagues across the company to deliver meaningful experiences and impact for our customers.”

Chapman succeeds Karen Leggett, who will retire from Manulife at the end of this year, providing for a smooth leadership transition.

About Manulife

Manulife Financial Corporation is a leading international financial services provider, helping customers make their decisions easier and lives better. With our global headquarters in Toronto, Canada, we operate as Manulife across Canada, Asia and Europe, and primarily as John Hancock in the United States. Through Manulife Wealth & Asset Management, we serve individuals, institutions and retirement-plan members worldwide. At the end of 2025, we had more than 39,000 employees, over 109,000 agents, and thousands of distribution partners, serving more than 36 million customers. We trade as MFC on the Toronto, New York and Philippine stock exchanges and under 945 on the Hong Kong stock exchange.

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G-P Secures #1 Position in HR Technology Advice’s (HRTA) Inaugural EOR Market Report

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The HRTA 2026 EOR VendorFit Matrix highlights G-P’s technology leadership, AI-driven innovation and commitment to delivering exceptional customer experience

BOSTON, Sept. 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — G-P (Globalization Partners), the leader in AI-driven global employment, ranked No. 1 by industry analysts, today announced it has been named the top technology leader in the 2026 EOR VendorFit Matrix by HR Technology Advice (HRTA).

HR Technology Advice Employer of Record (EOR) VendorFit Matrix

“As the EOR market matures, G-P stood out — earning the top score in HR Technology Advice’s 2026 EOR VendorFit Matrix, driven by leadership in customer experience and global offering breadth, backed by strong AI-powered compliance capabilities,” said Chris Harvey, Chief Research Officer, HR Technology Advice.

This inaugural report recognizes G-P’s maturity in the Employer of Record (EOR) category, emphasizing the company’s commitment to providing compliance confidence and fostering long-term strategic partnerships through advanced platform capabilities:

  • Unmatched Infrastructure: Supports compliant hiring in 180+ countries, with 100+ wholly owned legal entities.
  • Proprietary AI & Global Compliance Engine: Pairs real-time regulatory monitoring via G-P Gia™ with in-country legal and HR experts to deliver proactive compliance guidance.
  • Agentic AI Workflows: Uses G-P Assist agentic AI to enable employers and employees to initiate and complete complex workflows within the platform, significantly reducing administrative burden.

“Being recognized (again) as a top technology leader in the EOR space validates our strategy of putting cutting-edge innovation at the center of global employment,” said Nat Natarajan, Chief Operating Officer, G-P. “We built our platform to transform how companies scale internationally by embedding intelligent AI and automated compliance into every workflow. We will continue to push the boundaries of global HR technology to solve our customers’ most complex global employment and compliance challenges.”

The 2026 HR Technology Advice EOR VendorFit Matrix offers a comprehensive evaluation of the leading Employer of Record solutions available to organizations of all sizes. This report assesses the top vendors across four dimensions – Global Coverage and Offering Breadth, Customer Experience and Outcomes, Technology and Integration, and Pricing Transparency – and places them within a two-axis analytical framework that reflects both the breadth of a vendor’s global capabilities and the quality of customer experience.

Download the full report and learn more about how G-P is leading the EOR industry here.

About HR Technology Advice
HR Technology Advice is an analyst firm exclusively dedicated to HR technology. Their research is designed to help HR, Finance, and Global Operations leaders make confident, data-backed technology decisions —grounded in independent evaluation. Their reports and analysis are produced without financial influence from any participating vendor.

About G-P
G-P (Globalization Partners) is the recognized leader in global employment, ranked No. 1 in every industry analyst report. G-P’s global employment platform delivers everything companies of all sizes need to manage the full employee lifecycle with its trusted Global HR Agent, G-P Gia, and AI-powered Employer of Record (EOR) and Contractor products. G-P supports teams in 180+ countries with more than a decade of global employment experience, the largest team of in-country HR, legal, and compliance experts, and its unmatched proprietary knowledge base.

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New North American Survey Reveals Only One in Ten Sustainability Professionals Expect Their Organization’s Ambition to Decrease

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Research from UN Global Compact Networks in Canada, Mexico, and the USA and GlobeScan reveals companies are becoming more selective and strategic as pressure on corporate sustainability commitments grows

TORONTO, Sept. 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Despite mounting economic, political and regulatory pressure on corporate sustainability, ambition among sustainability professionals across North America is proving more resilient than widely assumed. A new tri-national study finds that only 10 percent of respondents expect their organization’s sustainability ambition to decrease, while most expect it to increase, remain stable, or become more targeted.

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Leading Through Uncertainty: The Evolving Role of Sustainability Professionals in North America, published by UN Global Compact Networks in Canada, Mexico and the USA, in partnership with GlobeScan, draws on survey responses from corporate sustainability professionals across all three countries, conducted in English, French and Spanish. The research finds that sustainability leadership in North America is evolving, with organizations becoming more selective in where they focus, how they communicate, and demonstrate progress. Other key findings include:

  • Business value is the defining test for sustainability leadership. 76 percent of respondents identify the ability to connect sustainability to business value as a crucial capability, meaning that industry leaders are expected to translate environmental and social priorities into strategy, operations, and finance.
  • Sustainability is moving closer to core business strategy. 61 percent of respondents say embedding sustainability into strategy and capital allocation should be a priority for sustainability leaders, pointing to a shift toward deeper business integration.
  • The role of sustainability professionals is expanding. Beyond technical expertise, the research also surfaces the growing importance of influencing leadership, working across functions and driving organizational change.

The research is based on a survey of 276 sustainability professionals with responsibility and expertise in corporate sustainability across North America. Conducted in English, French and Spanish, the results are weighted equally across Canada, Mexico and the USA. The full findings were presented at the virtual launch event on September 10, 2026. The complete report is now available to download here.

About UN Global Compact
As a special initiative of the United Nations Secretary-General, the UN Global Compact is a call to companies worldwide to align their operations and strategies with Ten Principles in the areas of human rights, labour, environment and anti-corruption. Our vision is clear: to mobilize business to transform sustainability ambition into action at the scale the world demands. With more than 25,000 participants and a presence in over 100 countries through 5 Regional Hubs and more than 70 Country Networks and expansion territories, the UN Global Compact is the world’s largest corporate sustainability initiative.

For more information, follow @globalcompact on social media and visit our websites at unglobalcompact.org  | UN Global Compact Network Canada – unglobalcompact.ca | UN Global Compact Network Mexico – pactoglobal.org.mx  | UN Global Compact Network USA – globalcompactusa.org

About GlobeScan
GlobeScan is an insights and advisory firm specializing in trust, sustainability, and engagement. 
We equip clients with insights to navigate shifting societal and stakeholder expectations, crafting evidence-based strategies that reduce risks and create value for their organizations and society.
Established in 1987, we have offices in Cape Town, Dubai, Hong Kong, Hyderabad, London, Paris, San Francisco, São Paulo, Singapore, Tokyo, and Toronto. GlobeScan is a participant of the UN Global Compact and a Certified B Corporation.
Learn more here.

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Students Rebuild Launches Protect Our Planet, Turning Youth Creativity Into $1 Million for the Planet

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Global Project to Donate $5 for Every Submission

LOS ANGELES, Sept. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Students Rebuild, a Creative Visions program and global youth-powered creative movement, today announced the launch of its 2026–2027 project, Protect Our Planet. From now through June 1, 2027, young people around the world ages 5–25 are invited to explore the air, land, and water around them – and turn what they learn, see, and imagine into creative work that can help protect the planet.

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For every creative work submitted or student engaged, Creative Visions will donate $5 to environmental organizations, up to $1 million, supporting projects that restore ecosystems, empower young environmental leaders, advance conservation, and equip communities to take action. Students Rebuild aims to engage more than 85,000 young people and collect 100,000 pieces of creative work during this year’s project.

According to a Students Rebuild survey, 45% of young people say climate change is the top issue impacting their lives, and many feel they lack a way to do something about it. According to a global survey, older teens and young adults in the U.S. report an unprecedented level of climate anxiety, with nearly 60% saying they’re “extremely worried” about climate change. In other parts of the world, young people are seeing climate change affect their job prospects, food supply, and their families’ livelihoods.

“Young people are growing up in an era defined by climate disasters, conflict, and constant uncertainty, and they need to know they have the power to make change happen,” said Pat Chandler, President & CEO of Creative Visions. “Protect Our Planet gives them a hopeful, creative way to turn awareness into action – and to help fund the organizations already doing the work of protecting our planet.”

For educators, creative expression offers a powerful way to help students understand complex environmental challenges while giving them a voice in shaping solutions.

“Art is a universal language that my students are eager to use to share their point of view and make a difference,” said Janine Campbell, Visual Arts Educator, Byron Center West Middle School. “Participating in Protect Our Planet allows students to consider the world around them and see how their creativity can make a real, tangible impact to help others.”

About Protect Our Planet

This year’s Students Rebuild project invites young people ages 5–25 to explore three essential elements of our environment: air, land, and water. Through original creative work – including visual art, film, music, poetry, dance, writing, and STEM projects – students can explore what is changing, understand who is affected, and turn their ideas into real-world impact.

Funds raised through the project will benefit One Earth, The Nature Conservancy, Seatrees, Green Horizon Ventures, and the National Wildlife Federation. Grants are expected to:

  • Deepen One Earth’s Navigator platform for 10 priority bioregions, with $10,000 to a conservation project in each
  • Engage 300 young people from at least 40 countries in The Nature Conservancy’s Externship Program, with seed funding for at least 30 alumni to launch community conservation projects
  • Plant 7,000 mangrove seedlings and 500 coral fragments in Kenya and Costa Rica with Seatrees, alongside training and sustainable livelihoods for women and youth
  • Plant fruit and indigenous trees, establish nutrition gardens and recycling systems, and organize community environmental action days across Rwanda’s Kirehe and Nyamagabe districts with Green Horizon Ventures
  • Fund student-led Eco-Schools projects and mini-grants across 40–50 schools in the U.S. and East Africa with the National Wildlife Federation, including Indigenous youth on the Colorado River Indigenous Youth Advisory Council

How to Participate

Explore: Educators or youth leaders register their class/group and use lesson plans and activities to help students explore air, land, and water, what’s changing, who’s affected, and how they can help.

Create: Invite students to express their vision for a thriving planet through any medium – visual art, poetry, song, video, writing, or STEM.

Share: Submit students’ creative work to Students Rebuild. Each submission or student engaged unlocks a $5 donation from Creative Visions, up to $1 million, supporting organizations worldwide that protect our planet.

Protect Our Planet runs from September 8, 2026, through June 1, 2027.

Learn more and get involved at Students Rebuild.

About Students Rebuild

Originally created by the Bezos Family Foundation in 2010 and now powered by Creative Visions, Students Rebuild is the world’s largest youth-powered creative movement, engaging young people ages 5-25 in annual campaigns that turn creative expression into funding for critical global issues. Over the past 16 years, more than 1.4 million young people have created 7.1 million pieces of creative work, raising more than $17.6 million for frontline partner organizations worldwide.

That funding has gone directly to work on the ground: emergency safe spaces for displaced children in Ukraine and Syria; wildfire recovery and reforestation efforts across California and East Africa; and economic empowerment programs for women and girls in Honduras, carried out by frontline partners including CARE, Choose Love, Narrative 4, Search for Common Ground and more.

It’s global citizenship, taught through doing. Students Rebuild’s research-based outcomes show that young people who’ve participated in the program see increased empathy, perspective and civic self-efficacy. Educators report an increased culture of creative changemaking in their schools, more partnerships with external organizations that help the community and improved support for youth creative action projects.

About Creative Visions

Creative Visions empowers artists, filmmakers, musicians, and other impact media makers to raise awareness of critical issues and drive positive change through storytelling – one of our most powerful tools for creating a more just, caring, and sustainable world. The nonprofit organization and United Nations NGO, was founded in memory of 22-year-old artist and photojournalist Dan Eldon, who died in 1993 while covering the conflict in Somalia for Reuters News Agency. Creative Visions’ Impact Education programs support youth, educators, and changemakers to understand how to use media, arts, and technology to take creative action about the things they care about. For more information: www.creativevisions.org.

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Talogy assessment tool recognized for its contribution to building workplace resilience

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New book on resilience, written by leading experts on the psychology of lawyer behavior, credits 30 years of Talogy’s Caliper Profile

PITTSBURGH, Sept. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Talogy, a global leader in talent management solutions, has been recognized for its pivotal role in advancing workplace resilience research in a new book Thin-Skinned: Why Lawyers Are So Low in Resilience and the New Science That Can Help.

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Published by the American Bar Association, the book by leading legal psychology experts Dr. Larry Richard and Dr. D’Arcy Lyness credits 30 years of data from Talogy’s Caliper profile assessment as the foundation for its insights into high-stakes workforce performance.

Drawing from a database of 4.5 million Caliper assessments, the book highlights a central workplace paradox: the very traits required for exceptional job performance are often the exact traits that leave professionals vulnerable to stress. Specifically, Dr. Richard’s data shows that lawyers average just 30% on resilience, compared to 50% for the general public, with nine out of 10 scoring in the bottom half of the resilience scale. This is a pattern that has remained unchanged since 1994.

“In the three decades that we have been evaluating and coaching legal professionals, we have seen a clear pattern,” said Dr. Larry Richard. “Law schools admit, firms hire and clients reward individuals who demonstrate high skepticism, high urgency, high self-reliance and an intolerance for error. While those traits produce stronger legal documents and won cases, our research shows they also predict rumination, defensiveness, isolation and difficulty coping with criticism, stress and change.”

This dynamic extends far beyond law. Any workforce that hires and promotes for vigilance, perfection and precision under pressure faces the same risks, such as manufacturing safety leads, ICU charge nurses, compliance officers, federal investigators or public safety supervisors.

By using Talogy’s assessment data to view resilience as a measurable trait rather than a temporary mood, leaders across all organizations can act on three core operational insights:

  • Early risk detection: Identify psychological risk factors before they lead to turnover, prolonged absences, or safety incidents.
  • Separating skill from leadership: Recognize that a top individual performer is not automatically equipped to be a resilient leader.
  • Actionable intervention: Address workforce vulnerabilities directly using science-backed development strategies.

“The Caliper Profile measures the innate personality traits and behavioral motivations that dictate how individuals process stress, setbacks, and criticism,” said Nataliya Baytalskaya, Ph.D. and Managing Research Scientist at Talogy. “Low resilience is not a barrier, it is a developmental opportunity. By leveraging objective measurement, organizations can deploy targeted, evidence-based strategies that help high-performing teams adapt under pressure without sacrificing their operational edge.”

Authors to participate in exclusive LinkedIn Live session, September 30 at 12pm ET

Dr. Larry Richard and Dr. D’Arcy Lyness will join Talogy for a 30 minute conversation to uncover what the science of resilience can teach us about building stronger, more sustainable high-performing teams. Sign up.

Thin-Skinned: Why Lawyers Are So Low in Resilience and the New Science That Can Help is available through the American Bar Association:

https://www.americanbar.org/products/inv/book/458426107/

To learn more about how Talogy and the Caliper Profile help organizations measure and build workforce resilience, visit Talogy.com.

About Talogy:

Talogy is proud to be one of the world’s leading talent management solution providers. Crafting personalized solutions to help select, develop, and transform talent and organizations worldwide.

Partnering with organizations to truly understand their challenges inside out to help them make the best data-driven people decisions.

Combining 75+ years of expertise, an extensive content library, and innovative technology, Talogy helps clients find, build, and grow the best talent.

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Colossal Energy Fields Corp. Announces Warren Irwin as Special Advisor and Significant Investor, Strengthening Financial Strategy, Capital Markets Insight and Energy Project Funding Capabilities

CALGARY, CANADA – Media OutReach Newswire – 10 September 2026 – Colossal Energy Fields Corp. (“Colossal Energy”) is pleased to announce the appointment of Warren Irwin as Special Advisor. With 40 years of financial markets, investment management, corporate finance and capital allocation experience, Mr. Irwin will provide strategic counsel to the Company’s management team and Board of Directors as it evaluates growth opportunities, financing alternatives and disciplined investment in projects related to oil and gas resources.

Mr. Irwin founded Rosseau Asset Management Ltd. in 1998, following several successful years in proprietary investing at Deutsche Bank Canada. Rosseau’s flagship fund, Rosseau LP, was established on December 31, 1998 and has earned a strong reputation for investment performance and disciplined, research-driven decision-making. In his time at Rosseau, Mr. Irwin has had extensive experience investing in offshore oil projects off the coasts of South America and Africa, and onshore projects throughout the world.

Prior to founding Rosseau, Mr. Irwin’s experience also includes corporate finance and mergers and acquisitions at CIBC Wood Gundy, credit analysis and fixed-income management at Scotia Capital Markets, and proprietary trading at Deutsche Bank Canada. Mr. Irwin holds a Bachelor of Mathematics from the University of Waterloo, is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) and holds a Masters of Business Administration from the University of Western Ontario.

“Warren’s extensive financial, investment and capital-markets background along with his passion for offshore oil exploration will be a significant asset to Colossal Energy Fields,” said Curtis Cohen, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Colossal Energy.

“His analytical mindset, discipline, governance and professionalism will greatly strengthen funding resource opportunities, as well as capital allocation and long-term shareholder value.”

Colossal Energy’s commitment to sustainable, inclusive growth shines brightest in nations where its investments in energy access, community empowerment, and equitable development directly advance energy equity for all.

Hashtag: #ColossalEnergyFieldsCorp.

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About Colossal Energy Fields Corp.

Colossal Energy Fields Corp is a Canadian oil and gas exploration company focused on exploration and production opportunities in Africa. Proven Upstream Pedigree. Colossal Energy has deep expertise in exploring offshore opportunities and developing near-to-producing field opportunities.

Maple Leaf Launches First Autonomous Driving Demonstration in Oman, Bringing Chinese Autonomous Driving Technology to the Middle East


SALALAH, OMAN – Media OutReach Newswire – 10 September 2026 – On September 7, local time in Oman, witnessed by Bater, Executive Vice Governor of Hainan Province, and Khamis bin Mohammed Al-Shamakhi, Undersecretary for Transport at Oman’s Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology (MTCIT), Maple Leaf and MTCIT signed a comprehensive agreement on the next phase of cooperation in autonomous driving. Officials from relevant Hainan provincial authorities and the Chinese Embassy in Oman attended the ceremony. Earlier that day, Maple Leaf founder and Chairman Liang Yi joined His Excellency Eng. Said bin Hamoud Al Maawali, Minister of Transport, Communications and Information Technology, and executives from Oman Airports for a test ride in a Maple Leaf autonomous shuttle at Salalah International Airport, completing all on-site validation procedures. Led by Maple Leaf and jointly organized by MTCIT and Oman Airports, the test represents an important official step in Oman’s deployment of smart and sustainable mobility technologies and a milestone for the operation of Chinese autonomous driving technology in the country. Future Fund Oman under the Oman Investment Authority (OIA) and Temple Water Capital are also accelerating Maple Leaf’s Series B financing round, worth tens of millions of US dollars.

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The cooperation demonstrates how Hainan Free Trade Port technology companies can leverage local advantages to expand internationally. Maple Leaf previously received strategic investment from Chengmai, Hainan, and key policy support from Haikou, using Hainan as a base to expand its new energy vehicle and technology businesses overseas. At the Salalah Airport test site, officials from various Omani authorities experienced the vehicle firsthand. The test covered key functions including sensing and real-time monitoring, route recognition, environmental perception, and obstacle handling, comprehensively assessing the vehicle’s ability to operate safely and intelligently under real-world conditions using autonomous driving technology. After confirming the vehicle’s stable operation and efficient dispatching, His Excellency Al Maawali praised Maple Leaf’s technical capabilities and rapid deployment, describing it as “China speed.” From domestic trials and vehicle commissioning to airfreighting the vehicle to Muscat and quickly launching on-site tests, Maple Leaf’s execution efficiency earned strong recognition from the Omani side and led to a clear path for deeper cooperation.

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His Excellency Al Maawali stated on site that Oman would fully support Maple Leaf’s participation in smart city, airport electrification, and energy transition projects. He set a specific target for the company to establish last-mile passenger and logistics networks across Muscat and Salalah within one year. MTCIT has also set an official timetable requiring Maple Leaf to begin commercial operations of autonomous vehicles in the third quarter of 2027. Under the plan, Maple Leaf will deploy 30,000 to 50,000 autonomous shuttles and driverless logistics vehicles across Oman over the next five years. The broader cooperation is expected to help Oman become the first of the six Gulf Cooperation Council countries to achieve transport electrification, commercial deployment of autonomous driving, and energy transition. The plan aims to position Oman as a regional benchmark for transport transformation in the Middle East, support the implementation of Oman Vision 2040, and align with the country’s 2050 net-zero target and the goals of the Sustainable Dhofar initiative.

Following the tests, Maple Leaf Chairman Liang Yi said that with investment from OIA, Oman’s sovereign investment fund, and Temple Water Capital accelerating, together with progress toward commercial operating licenses, Maple Leaf will use Oman as a regional hub to bring China’s successful autonomous driving experience to the wider Middle East and establish a proven model for smart mobility.

Hashtag: #MapleLeaf

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ABEC Opens New Manufacturing Facility in Wilson, North Carolina

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Grand Opening Ceremony Scheduled for September 24, 2026

BETHLEHEM, Pa., Sept. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — ABEC, a global leader in customized solutions and services for biopharmaceutical manufacturing, today announced the grand opening of its newest manufacturing facility in Wilson, North Carolina. The official ribbon-cutting ceremony and facility opening celebration will take place on September 24, 2026, at 9:00am, bringing together company leadership, employees, partners, and community leaders to mark this significant milestone in ABEC’s continued growth.

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The new Wilson facility expands ABEC’s global manufacturing network and strengthens the company’s ability to support the rapidly growing biopharmaceutical industry with industry-leading equipment, consumables, and integrated process solutions. Strategically located in one of the nation’s fastest-growing life sciences regions, the facility enhances ABEC’s manufacturing capacity while creating new high-quality manufacturing and technical employment opportunities in eastern North Carolina.

“Opening our Wilson facility represents another important milestone in ABEC’s commitment to supporting the global biopharmaceutical industry,” said Scott Pickering, Chief Executive Officer of ABEC. “This investment expands our manufacturing capabilities, brings us closer to customers in the southeastern United States, and reinforces our ability to deliver the industry’s most comprehensive portfolio of bioprocess equipment, consumables, and engineering solutions. We are proud to become part of the Wilson community and look forward to building long-term partnerships throughout the region.”

The Wilson facility will manufacture bioprocess equipment and consumable products used in the development and production of life-saving biologics, vaccines, and other advanced medicines. The site complements ABEC’s existing manufacturing operations in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania; Springfield, Missouri; Fermoy, Ireland; and Kells, Ireland, further strengthening the company’s position as the biopharmaceutical industry’s largest dedicated manufacturing network for process equipment and solutions.

The grand opening event will include a ribbon-cutting ceremony, facility tours, and remarks from ABEC leadership and local community representatives. The celebration will recognize the collaborative efforts of employees, contractors, community partners, and local officials whose support helped make the project a reality.

Visit our website: ABEC | Engineered Solutions & Services for Biotech Manufacturing

About ABEC

Since 1974, ABEC has been a global leader in delivering engineered process solutions and services for manufacturing in the biotech industry. The majority of the world’s pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies are ABEC customers, with many of today’s leading therapies manufactured using ABEC-engineered equipment and processes. ABEC’s unique value is built on deep experience, complete in-house capabilities, a flexible approach, and long-term credibility. From process development and facility design to equipment manufacturing, installation, and support services, ABEC helps customers reduce cost and time to market while maximizing productivity.

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Arasan furthers MIPI I3C® compliance with its participation at the I3C® interop in Taipei

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Arasan Chip Systems, announces its participation at the MIPI I3C® Interop Session in Taipei with its I3C® Host IP, I3C® Dual IP and I3C® Device IP on Oct 19-20, 2026

SAN JOSE, Calif., Sept. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Arasan Chip Systems announces its participation in the I3C® Interoperability Session to be held at the sidelines of the Member Meeting in Taipei. Arasan will test its I3C® Host IP, I3C® Dual Mode IP (supports I3C® Host & Device) and I3C® Device IP with other I3C® interop participants. Arasan will also test its licensable proprietary I3C® software stack.

Arasan I3C® Host IP under test on the I3C® HDK

Arasan has been a consistent participant in the MIPI I3C® Interoperability sessions and has participated in multiple such events globally to date. Our participation not only ensures compliance of our I3C® IP, but also furthers the I3C® standard through interoperability and compliance among vendors.

“We continue to invest in ensuring the compliance of our portfolio of Total MIPI I3C® IP through participation at the I3C® interoperability sessions held by MIPI.” said Prakash Kamath, CTO at Arasan. “Interoperability events also help us build relationships with other participants and we pass on the benefits through delivery of I3C® specifications compliant products to our licensees.”

The I3C® HCI™ specification standardizes the interface to enable building of common software drivers. Arasan is testing its I3C® Host IP compliant to the latest I3C® HCI™ v1.2 specifications along with its linux software stack and I3C® HDK which are also available to customers.

Arasan’s I3C® IP is fully configurable across multiple parameters through simple scripts. Our I3C® IP has been seamlessly integrated with our MIPI CSI-2® IP cores along with our C-PHY™ IP and D-PHY™ IP to enable camera sensor control. Sensor and AP vendors can license the entire package of I3C®, CSI® and C/D-PHY™ IP from Arasan.

Arasan I3C® IP has been licensed by over 25 companies, is silicon proven and in production on multiple SoC’s. More information on Arasan’s I3C® IP can be found at: https://www.arasan.com/products/mipi/I3C®/

To license Arasan’s Total I3C® IP including its I3C® Controller IP, I3C® PHY IP and I3C® software stack, please contact [email protected]

About Arasan

Arasan Chip Systems, a contributing member of the MIPI Association since 2005 is a leading provider of IP for mobile storage and mobile connectivity interfaces. Arasan’s high-quality, silicon-proven, Total IP Solutions include digital IP, AMS PHY IP, Verification IP, HDK and Software. Arasan has a focused product portfolio targeting mobile SoC’s. For more information, please visit arasan.com

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TCL Named One of TIME’s World’s Best Companies 2026

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SHENZHEN, China, Sept. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — TCL has been named one of TIME’s World’s Best Companies for 2026, joining the annual list compiled by TIME and Statista based on an independent survey of 200,000 employees across more than 50 countries. TCL’s selection on the prestigious list follows strong overall performance across employee satisfaction, financial strength, and ESG performance, reflecting TCL’s long-term commitment to delivering sustainable growth driven by world-class talent.

TCL has been named one of TIME's World's Best Companies 2026, a ranking compiled by TIME in partnership with Statista

The annual ranking assesses companies worldwide based on employee satisfaction, revenue growth, financial stability, and sustainability transparency, providing a comprehensive view of long-term performance.

For TCL, the recognition highlights its continued progress in three areas central to its global development: empowering people through an inclusive workplace, delivering high-quality growth through global operations, and embedding sustainability into its long-term strategy. As TCL marks its 45th anniversary this year, it remains committed to advancing technological innovation and creating sustainable value for customers and communities worldwide.

Empowering people through an inclusive global workplace

At TCL, people are the foundation of its global competitiveness. Attracting and developing world-class talent is core to TCL’s global leadership, as it continues to build a diverse and inclusive workplace that supports employees’ professional growth. As part of this, TCL continues to make the workplace a platform where talent can grow in step with the global industry by providing opportunities to work across markets and sectors. Beyond the workplace, TCL extends its commitment to inclusion and empowerment through global initiatives including #TCLforHer and #TCLYoung. Launched in 2021, #TCLforHer empowers women through technology, sports and education, while #TCLYoung, launched in 2022, encourages younger generations to pursue their passions, embrace creativity and challenge boundaries. TCL is also proud of its commitment to workplace safety, maintaining a record of zero major workplace safety incidents across its global operations in recent years.

Delivering high-quality growth through globalized operations

TCL continued to deliver strong financial performance in 2025 across its two major business groups. TCL Technology recorded revenue of approximately US$27 billion, up 11.7% year on year, while TCL Industries reported revenue of approximately US$24.9 billion, an increase of 13.8%. Also in 2025, overseas revenue exceeded US$24.93 billion, representing average annual growth of more than 18.3% over the past five years.

TCL has established a global manufacturing and R&D footprint spanning China, Vietnam, Poland, Mexico and Brazil, with operations in more than 160 countries and regions, strengthening its ability to serve customers worldwide and advance innovation.

Embedding sustainability into long-term growth

Sustainability is an integral part of TCL’s long-term development strategy. TCL has published ESG and corporate social responsibility reports for 17 consecutive years and is a participant in the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC).

In 2025, TCL completed a US$200 million sustainability-linked syndicated loan—the first of its kind in the display panel industry—linking sustainability performance more closely with financial value. It is also advancing innovation in displays and clean energy, which are helping drive the global transition toward carbon neutrality.

“Being named one of TIME’s World’s Best Companies is another major recognition of TCL’s commitment to technological leadership and responsible growth for 45 years,” said a TCL representative. “Being a world leader means building lasting competitive advantages in both innovation and sustainable growth—and at the heart of these two lies our people and talent. As our global development continues, we look forward to more outstanding professionals joining TCL to develop their careers and make an impact globally.”

About TCL

Founded in 1981, TCL—short for “The Creative Life”—is dedicated to empowering smarter, healthier lifestyles through next-generation experiences. Operating through two independent entities, TCL Industries and TCL Technology, TCL delivers innovative solutions spanning TVs, smartphones, audio products, smart home devices, display technologies, and clean energy.

Today, with 50 R&D centers and 47 manufacturing bases globally, TCL operates in over 160 countries and regions, reinforcing its position as a globally competitive smart technology brand. To further inspire greatness, TCL has become an official Worldwide Olympic and Paralympic Partner in the Home Audiovisual Equipment and Home Appliances category.

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SOURCE TCL Technology Group Corporation