Collaboration introduces a flexible ground architecture that enhances efficiency, enables multi‑orbit operations, and supports operators’ modernization strategies across the region

HERNDON, Va., Sept. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — ST Engineering iDirect, a leader in satellite communications, is powering leading satcom integrator and service provider Datacom with its Intuition ground system, enabling Datacom to deliver cloud‑native services for satellite operators across the Asia Pacific region. Intuition improves bandwidth efficiency, enables multi‑orbit operations, accelerates network modernization without vendor lock‑in, and introduces a flexible bring‑your‑own‑hardware architecture.

As operators face unprecedented growth in data demand and the operational complexity of hybrid GEO and NGSO networks, ST Engineering iDirect is enabling Datacom to set a new benchmark for ground operations in the region. The deployment of Intuition supports Datacom’s Satellite Modernization Blueprint, a scalable, repeatable framework designed to help operators transition to software‑defined, cloud‑native architectures. Through moving away from traditional five‑ to ten‑year hardware migration cycles, Datacom will enable its customers to achieve immediate agility, faster service activation, and more efficient use of network resources.

“Intuition gives Datacom a cloud-native foundation that unlocks immediate efficiency gains, faster service activation, and the flexibility operators need as they move into multi‑orbit architectures. This partnership accelerates modernization by removing hardware constraints and enabling a software defined operating model built for the next decade of satellite services,” said Sridhar Kuppanna, CEO, ST Engineering iDirect.

Representing an evolution in the orchestration model, ST Engineering iDirect is equipping Datacom to manage hardware procurement, full lifecycle services, and ground segment integration. Intuition’s advanced resource management—including Global Bandwidth Management, the Mx-DMA MRC waveform, and automated resource orchestration—maximizes spectrum throughput and simplifies operations. Combined with the elimination of proprietary hardware premiums, these efficiencies target double‑digit reductions in total cost of ownership for Datacom’s customers.

ST Engineering iDirect will support Datacom’s transition by providing Intuition under a subscription model, along with technical enablement, validation testing, and ongoing lifecycle support. Intuition will initially be deployed across multiple gateways to support a large installed base of maritime terminals, with the critical capability to roam between the customers’ existing and Intuition networks.

“By moving to a cloud-native, software-defined environment, we’re giving our customers immediate agility and the ability to evolve without the limitations of traditional hardware cycles. This deployment is the foundation of our Satellite Modernization Blueprint—a scalable model that helps operators increase efficiency, optimize bandwidth, and compete in a multi‑orbit future,” said Boris Ng, CEO, Datacom System International.

With Intuition creating a pathway toward advanced architectures including 5G Non‑Terrestrial Networks, edge compute integration, and AI‑assisted operational workflows, Datacom and its customers are well positioned for long‑term competitiveness in a multi‑orbit environment.

ST Engineering iDirect, a subsidiary of ST Engineering, is a global leader in satellite communications (satcom) providing technology and solutions that enable its customers to expand their business, differentiate their services and optimize their satcom networks. With over 40 years of delivering innovation focused on solving satellite’s most critical economic and technology challenges we are committed to shaping the future of how the world connects. The product portfolio, branded iDirect, represents the highest standards in performance, efficiency and reliability, making it possible for its customers to deliver the best satcom connectivity experience anywhere in the world. ST Engineering iDirect is a leader in key industries including mobility, broadcast and military/government. In 2007, iDirect Government was formed to better serve the U.S. government and defense communities. For more information visit www.idirect.net.

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WOOSTER, Ohio, Sept. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — PRC-Saltillo, a pioneer and global leader in augmentative and alternative communication (AAC), announces the global launch of the Genesis product line, a new generation of communication devices designed to expand communication possibilities for adults, teens, and children with acquired or long-term complex communication needs, including ALS and cerebral palsy.

The Genesis product line debuts with two highly customisable Windows®-based AAC solutions: the Genesis 13 (13-inch) and the Genesis 16 (16-inch). Backed by 60 years of engineering, clinical, linguistic, and communicator expertise, Genesis is designed to help communicators make the most of every opportunity with thoughtful design, access flexibility, and familiar tools that support everyday communication.

“Innovation is meaningful when it helps people connect more fully with the world around them,” said Sarah Wilds, CEO. “Genesis brings together thoughtful design, state of the art durability, and personalisation to open new possibilities for communicators across the global AAC community.”

Designed around real-world communication needs

Genesis 13 and Genesis 16 include features designed to support independence, clarity, connection, and comfort across everyday environments.  The new devices offer expansive, vibrant screens, a 7.62 centimeter (3-inch) angled partner display, customisable quick access controls, surround-style audio from front- and rear-facing speakers, a multi-angle kickstand, larger power and volume buttons, long-lasting battery life, and generous storage capacity.

Flexible access and personalisation

Genesis solutions can be customised to fit each communicator’s body, access method, routines, and style. Access options include an advanced eye tracker with improved outdoor performance, a head tracker, wireless and wired switches with two switch-scanning ports, TouchGuides, and keyguards. Communicators can also personalise their device with an all-black design, ten frame colours, a cushioned backpack, and heavy-duty mount options.

Familiar tools, trusted support

Genesis makes the transition to a new device feel familiar with many of the features and tools PRC-Saltillo customers already use and trust. Every Genesis device supports robust vocabulary options, including Unity®/Unidad®, LAMP Words for Life®, Essence®, WordPower®, CoreScanner™, and more, along with a Windows-based platform and Empower® and/or NuVoice® software for familiar navigation and a seamless transition.

Every Genesis device also includes PRC-Saltillo support for communicators and communication partners.

Join the Global New Possibilities Tour

To celebrate the global launch of Genesis, PRC-Saltillo is taking the New Possibilities Tour around the world, giving communicators, families, and professionals the opportunity to explore Genesis firsthand and discover what the new devices can do.

Genesis trial and purchased devices will start shipping in the U.S. in October. PRC-Saltillo AAC Consultants are available to share Genesis product information, answer insurance funding questions, and support customers as they begin something extraordinary. Customers outside the U.S. may contact their local PRC-Saltillo subsidiary to learn more about Genesis options in their region.

About PRC-Saltillo

Founded in 1966, PRC-Saltillo is a pioneer and global leader in augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) technology for individuals with complex communication needs. The company offers a full range of speech-generating devices, industry-leading AAC apps, and research-based vocabulary systems. PRC-Saltillo is 100% employee-owned and headquartered in Wooster, Ohio, USA, with subsidiaries in Australia, Canada, Germany, India, Singapore, and the United Kingdom.

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HONG KONG, Sept. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The Capacity-building Alliance of Sustainable Investment (CASI) hosted its flagship CASI Sustainability Forum, themed “Shaping Inclusive Transitions in Asia: Enhancing SMEs’ Resilience and Adaptation to Climate Change,” alongside the third Hong Kong Green Week. Co-hosted with the HKMA Infrastructure Financing Facilitation Office (IFFO), UNDP, HKU’s Faculty of Social Sciences, and CFA Institute, the hybrid event convened over 350 global leaders to accelerate SME transition finance and climate resilience.

Dr. Ma Jun, Chairman of CASI, highlighted Asia’s sustainable finance leadership, noting the region contributed 74% of global new renewable additions last year, while Hong Kong facilitated 45% of Asia’s cross-border sustainable bond issuances. Calling for urgent focus on SME resilience, Dr. Ma outlined CASI’s plans to scale capacity building across its network of 75 member organizations and 10,000+ learners across 100+ jurisdictions.

Mr Darryl Chan, Deputy Chief Executive of the HKMA, stated: “Asia has moved to the very forefront of the global climate transition dialogue. To drive Asia’s transition forward, we must build an ecosystem that empowers SMEs — the backbone of Asia’s economies. Sustainable finance hubs such as Hong Kong have a critical role to play in making sustainable finance accessible to SMEs and tailored to their real-world operating realities. At the HKMA, we remain committed to convening dialogues like today’s, translating global standards and frameworks into practical, decision-useful information for SMEs on the ground.”

Keynotes featured Wang Xin (PBOC) detailing China’s sustainable finance framework, and Prof. Ming Wen (Dean, Faculty of Social Sciences, HKU), who underscored that climate change, social inequality, and economic transformation are interconnected, requiring an ambitious low-carbon transition that remains fair and inclusive. Additionally, Thomas Beloe (UNDP) urged for practical, investable SME finance, while Paul Moody (CFA Institute) framed adaptation as both an investment opportunity and policy priority.

The Forum featured the Green Accelerator showcase, connecting proven green technologies with users, partners, and financing in emerging markets. Alongside the main event, an afternoon Student Breakout Session drew over 120 students in person, introducing emerging talent to career pathways in Hong Kong’s sustainable finance sector.

Dr. Ma closed by confirming the next CASI Forum will convene alongside COP31.

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SHANGHAI, Sept. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Coffee is becoming an increasingly established part of daily life in China, creating new opportunities for international coffee suppliers as the country’s market continues to expand. Against this backdrop, HOTELEX Shanghai 2027, Asia’s leading hospitality and foodservice trade show, will bring global coffee brands, roasters, equipment manufacturers and professional buyers together from 30 March to 2 April 2027, at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai).

According to the 2026 China Urban Coffee Development Report, China’s coffee industry reached RMB 354.9 billion in 2025, up 13.3% year on year. Annual per capita coffee consumption increased from 16.74 cups in 2023 to 28.57 cups in 2025, representing a 70% increase in three years.

Market access for international suppliers is also expanding. China recently approved 183 Brazilian coffee exporters for access to the Chinese market under five-year registrations, highlighting growing opportunities for global coffee producers and suppliers. For international companies, however, entering China requires more than competitive products. Understanding buyer requirements, distribution channels, certifications and rapidly changing consumer preferences remains critical to long-term market development.

HOTELEX Shanghai 2027 provides a focused platform for international suppliers to connect with Chinese buyers and industry professionals, offering access to 8,000+ professional buyers, including café chains, distributors and specialty roasters, as well as pre-scheduled 1-on-1 business meetings supported by professional interpretation. The programme will also feature 60+ expert forums covering market trends, regulations and consumer developments, alongside live product demonstrations and coffee-focused activities showcasing products and technologies. The event will also bring together 3,500+ exhibitors from 65+ countries and regions, creating a broader international business environment across the hospitality supply chain.

The platform has also delivered measurable business results. In 2026, 87% of international exhibitors secured new distribution partnerships, with an average reported deal value of RMB 2.4 million per exhibitor.

As China’s coffee market continues to evolve into a more diverse and sophisticated industry ecosystem, HOTELEX Shanghai provides international suppliers with a direct platform to connect with Chinese buyers, gain market insights and build long-term business partnerships.

Exhibitor registration for HOTELEX Shanghai 2027 is now open. For more details, visit HOTELEX Shanghai.

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SINGAPORE, Sept. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — APEX Bootcamp: RealRelay Edition ran in Singapore on 12 and 13 September 2026, organised by the Digital Defence Alliance Singapore (DDAS) and co-hosted by CWG Innovations, a partner company of Edvance International. It was open to students and young working adults with no prior technical or AI experience. Over two days, teams designed an AI agent and built it on RealRelay.

The programme ran on the same platform a school would use. RealRelay was built for education first, and the two days compressed a cycle that a teacher and a class would normally work through over a term.

Who was in the room, and what they built

The first edition was oversubscribed within days. For this edition, participants were selected against three criteria: they were already serious about AI, they arrived with an idea of their own, and they wanted the two days to build it rather than hear about it.

Mr Aaron Ang, Regional Director at CWG, mentored the teams himself and took them through it in stages. By the end of the two days every team had a working Minimum Viable Product (MVP) AI agent.

“Before this I was jumping between four or five different AI tools and spending more time googling which model was supposed to be good for what than actually building. RealRelay put all of it in one place, so I could stop thinking about the tools and start thinking about the problem we were trying to solve. By the end of day two I had an agent that actually did something, and I built it myself.”

Lim Ying Yi Chloe, Year 2 Big Data and Analytics, Temasek Polytechnic

Participants were also impressed by the way RealRelay handles cyber and AI security. Those protections sit inside the platform, so the checks happen while the agent is being built rather than at the end, and that is key to building a good agent.

One platform, over 300 models

RealRelay is an agentic AI platform that aggregates over 300 mainstream AI models behind a single interface. Its agents are built from functional modules for information retrieval, courseware generation, email processing, business data analysis and team collaboration. Users describe what they need in natural language to create, publish and share custom agents on the platform. RealRelay will also support agent trading, so people can monetise what they build.

Built for the classroom, and more

Education is where RealRelay started. The goal was a full ecosystem rather than a standalone tool, so that students across disciplines can develop agentic AI solutions for their own fields. Teaching, collaboration and assessment run as a closed loop entirely on the platform. Lecturers take part in the whole development process, offering guidance and supporting iterations while the work is happening, instead of grading only the finished deliverable.

A dedicated teaching-analytics module sits underneath it. The module analyses classroom recordings and student learning data so teachers can read the state of a class in real time and identify where individual students are weak, which makes differentiated instruction practical rather than aspirational.

All of it runs under the same governance as the rest of the platform. The school controls permissions, security, auditing, retention and access centrally, class by class or department by department.

Education is the first of several verticals. The team is already building out cybersecurity, with fintech to follow, and after that the industries its own market research has flagged as the ones where agentic AI pays off earliest. Each vertical is built the same way: functional modules shaped around how that industry actually works, on the same platform and under the same governance.

Security built into the platform

Conventional AI platforms leave security testing to a separate purchase. A penetration testing vendor, a scanner, a red team and an auditor. That is four suppliers, four data agreements, and findings that arrive weeks after the work.

RealRelay keeps it inside one boundary. Build, test and govern sit on the same platform, with one supplier, data that never leaves, and findings that surface while the agent is running.

Within an organisation’s authorised scope, the security agent conducts a five-stage assessment covering more than 20 vulnerability categories: surface, identity, input, logic and proof. Unlike traditional tools, it carries out practical vulnerability exploitation before it generates a report. Outputs are risk ratings, reproduction evidence and remediation guidance. Once fixes are deployed, automatic re-testing and record keeping close the loop.

The loop re-arms every time an agent changes, which matters because agentic systems change faster than any assessment schedule can follow. The platform runs in cloud, on-premises and air-gapped deployments, and customers can hold their own keys and connect local models, so the engine sits wherever the data is allowed to be.

Because agent development and security validation are completed in a single closed-loop environment, there is no need to integrate multiple systems and vendors, and the coordination and compliance costs that come with them fall away.

Edvance International’s security DNA

Edvance International is a leading cybersecurity solutions distributor in Hong Kong with more than 20 years in the field, and has been applying that experience where artificial intelligence and cybersecurity meet.

Agents at scale create risks that conventional security methods do not cover, across creation, distribution and runtime. Supply chain exposure, data governance, and protection that cannot keep pace with iteration are problems an organisation meets as soon as it starts building agentic AI.

Against that backdrop, together with CWG Innovations, Edvance International has taken years of hands-on attack and defence experience and risk-governance practice and embedded them deep in RealRelay’s underlying architecture. Security protection moves from post-incident remediation to the product-design phase, with threat identification, vulnerability validation and closed-loop remediation running through the whole chain of agent building, testing and governance. Security becomes an innate capability of an AI agent rather than a retrofitted patch.

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Exploring Climate Resilience and Ecological Symbiosis – Advancing Education for Sustainable Development
Sponsored by The Hong Kong Jockey Club, Jointly Organized by Earth Environmental Foundation and Chengdu University of Information Technology

HONG KONG, Sept. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The Earth Environmental Foundation (EEF) hosted a successful “EEF Western Sichuan ‘Resilience & Symbiosis’ Interdisciplinary Field Study Camp” Sharing Session cum Press Conference last Saturday (12 September). The event celebrated the outcomes of this year’s Camp, continued EEF’s “School ESG Ambassador Programme” (SESGAP), and featured inspiring discussions on climate change, resilience, and ecological symbiosis, as well as cross-border collaboration between Hong Kong, Macau and the Mainland. The sharing session brought together students, educators, government officials and industry leaders to reflect on the Camp’s impact and chart future directions for youth empowerment in environmental, social and governance (ESG) practices.

The Camp was sponsored by The Hong Kong Jockey Club and jointly organized by the Earth Environmental Foundation and Chengdu University of Information Technology, with the PolyU-BGI Joint Research Centre for Genomics and Synthetic Biology in Global Ocean Resources and the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Science Education Association as co-organising partners. The seven-day Camp, held from 4 to 10 July 2026, engaged around 50 teachers and students from five secondary schools in Hong Kong and Macau – South Tuen Mun Government Secondary School, Pui Ching Middle School (Macau), Tang Shiu Kin Victoria Government Secondary School, G.T. (Ellen Yeung) College, and Cheng Chek Chee Secondary School of Sai Kung & Hang Hau District, N.T. – together with Chengdu University of Information Technology (CUIT), in immersive interdisciplinary fieldwork across Chengdu and the western Sichuan plateau. Drawing on geography, architecture, ecology and social science, participants visited CUIT, Sichuan University, the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding, Taoping Qiang Village, Xuecheng, and Yanwozhai Village in Songpinggou. Through smart meteorology courses, emergency disaster-response drills, and intangible-heritage Qiang embroidery workshops, students explored the earthquake-resistant architectural wisdom of the Qiang people, while a study of the horse-caravan (“mabang”) culture of Yanwozhai Village – covering equine behaviour, highland horse-taming techniques, and high-altitude patrols under Leave-No-Trace principles – deepened their appreciation of the symbiotic relationship between humans, horses, and nature.

Representatives from the five participating schools shared their firsthand experiences from the Camp. Students from EEF’s “School ESG Ambassador Programme” also shared their ongoing sustainability projects, followed by an update from Mr. Andrew TSANG, Chief ESG Development Officer of EEF, on the programme’s next phase.

Distinguished guests delivered keynote remarks and speeches, emphasising the event’s alignment with broader conservation and educational development goals.

The Hon Dennis LEUNG Tsz-wing, MH, Legislative Council Member, HKSAR, hoped: “Hong Kong’s primary and secondary school curricula can establish a more professional and enriched framework for environmental education, sustainable development education, and ESG education.”

The Hon Jonathan CHAN Pok-chi, MH, JP, Legislative Council Member, HKSAR, said: “I hope that, going forward, through positive interaction between the Government and the Legislative Council, together with civil society, academia, and organisations with a shared vision, we can achieve even more outstanding results.”

Mr. CHAN Kin Fung, Simon, Assistant Director (Conservation) of the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department, HKSARG, said: “The Government has launched Hong Kong’s Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan 2035, which sets out very clear, long-term goals for Hong Kong’s biodiversity work over the next decade, with particular emphasis on participation by the whole community.”

Mr. CHEUNG Ki-tang, Jack, MH, Member of Kwun Tong District Council, encouraged the students: “I hope all of you will dream bigger about your future, and not limit yourselves.”

Prof. LEE Ming-yuen, Simon, Chair Professor of Biomedical Sciences at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, delivered a keynote titled “Resilience and Symbiosis, Nature’s Gift to Us: A Journey of New Drug Discovery from Mangrove Microbes to Corals,” in which he elaborated on new research methods and trends in biomedical science.

Associate Prof. KANG Ping, of the School of Atmospheric Sciences at Chengdu University of Information Technology, shared: “Resilience teaches us to understand and adapt to our environment amid change, and to find new paths through challenges; symbiosis teaches us that humans and nature are not opposing forces, but grow together through mutual respect.”

Dr. TSUI Yun Pui, Joseph, Chairman and CEO of EEF, said: “EEF’s philosophy is to advance environmental protection through technology and innovation, and to connect the world through education and practice – and this Western Sichuan journey is a true embodiment of that education and practice in action.”

The event underscored three key benefits. Firstly, the practical application of environmental stewardship and disaster-resilience knowledge through hands-on fieldwork. Secondly, the cultivation of students’ leadership and cross-cultural competencies through direct engagement with Qiang heritage, panda conservation, and highland ecology. And thirdly, the strengthening of cross-border educational ties between Hong Kong, Macau and the Mainland in support of Greater Bay Area development and sustainable, nature-based solutions.

The Camp was sponsored by The Hong Kong Jockey Club and jointly organized by the Earth Environmental Foundation and Chengdu University of Information Technology. The earlier opening ceremony in Sichuan was attended by representatives from the Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office of the Sichuan Provincial People’s Government. The Camp received extensive media coverage, including from Xinhua News Agency, China News Service, Sichuan Education Television, and Qiangguo Hao.

Other co-organizers include the PolyU-BGI Joint Research Centre for Genomics and Synthetic Biology in Global Ocean Resources, and the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Science Education Association. Supporting organisations include the International Institute of Management, Global Universities Alumni Union, the Hong Kong Institute of Certified ESG Strategists, the Hong Kong Association of Financial Advisors, Hong Kong Engineering Associations Alliance, Hong Kong Institution of Building and Services Engineers, Hong Kong Society of Engineering Professionals, the Association of Chinese Internal Auditors, the University of Macau (Hong Kong) Alumni Association, and the Firefly Conservation Foundation.

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DAPHNE, Ala., Sept. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — TERREPOWER, the world’s largest sustainable manufacturer by volume, today announced the launch of EV batteries under its Ontility brand, which is dedicated to EV battery lifecycle solutions and energy storage systems and components. This launch reflects TERREPOWER’s expanded focus on helping customers across Europe and North America maximize the value of EV batteries through validated reuse, remanufacturing, repurposing and recycling solutions.

TERREPOWER, with its global manufacturing footprint, engineering expertise and circular economy leadership, provides practical, scalable solutions under the Ontility brand that help keep electric vehicles on the road longer, reduce unnecessary battery replacement and preserve valuable materials for future use.

North America is positioned as the leading regional market, underpinned by EV adoption rates, domestic battery manufacturing investment and a regulatory environment that increasingly rewards battery reuse over extraction of virgin materials.

In Europe, the pull is even sharper. In the first half of 2025, battery electric vehicle sales grew 38% year over year. That rate of adoption means the volume of first-life batteries reaching serviceable end-of-automotive life will surge over the next three to five years.

“Both North America and Europe are entering a pivotal phase of EV adoption, where maintaining and extending the life of batteries will become as important as producing them,” said Duncan Gillis, CEO of TERREPOWER. “The launch of Ontility EV batteries strengthens our ability to serve customers across these regions with proven battery lifecycle solutions while reinforcing TERREPOWER’s position as a global leader in sustainable manufacturing. As millions of EVs age, the industry needs trusted partners capable of restoring, validating and extending battery value at scale.”

This launch comes as these markets experience continued growth in battery electric vehicle adoption, increasing demand for aftermarket battery solutions, fleet support and compliant end-of-life battery management. With Ontility EV batteries, TERREPOWER helps vehicle owners, installers, fleets, OEMs, channel partners and salvage operators maximize battery value by prioritizing the highest-value outcome first: returning batteries to vehicles whenever possible.

“Too often, batteries are viewed as waste before their useful life is truly complete,” said Michael Boe, President, Europe at TERREPOWER. “Our philosophy at TERREPOWER is simple: preserve value first. By restoring batteries to service, we extend vehicle life, reduce material consumption and help create a more circular approach to electrification. That approach supports both sustainability goals and business outcomes.”

Ontility’s EV battery solutions are designed to deliver:

• Validated, warranty-backed battery systems for out-of-warranty electric vehicles
• Installation-ready solutions that reduce service complexity and turnaround time
• Lower-cost alternatives to full battery replacement
• Extended vehicle and fleet life through proven remanufacturing processes
• Scalable battery lifecycle services for OEMs and aftermarket partners
• Responsible repurposing and recycling pathways when batteries reach the end of usable vehicle life

This launch also reflects TERREPOWER’s growing role in supporting Europe’s circular economy objectives and evolving battery regulations. With operations and customers spanning 90 countries, TERREPOWER is uniquely positioned to help stakeholders navigate the entire battery lifecycle from recovery and testing to remanufacturing, second-life applications and material recovery.

TERREPOWER expects demand for EV battery lifecycle solutions to accelerate globally as more vehicles move beyond their original warranty periods.

“The challenge facing the industry is not simply producing more batteries,” Gillis added. “It’s ensuring the batteries already in service deliver the greatest possible value throughout their lifecycle. Leadership in this space matters because it helps make electric mobility more affordable, more sustainable and more accessible. TERREPOWER’s brand Ontility exists to help solve that challenge.”

The company’s Ontility EV battery launch is supported by a redesigned digital presence, evolved product offerings and ongoing investments in battery lifecycle capabilities across Europe and North America.

For more information, visit www.ontility.com

About Ontility

Ontility is a TERREPOWER brand focused on EV battery lifecycle solutions and energy storage technologies. Through battery remanufacturing, validation, repurposing and recycling, Ontility helps customers preserve battery value, extend asset life and maximize the use of critical resources. Backed by TERREPOWER’s leadership in sustainable manufacturing, Ontility delivers circular solutions that support the growing global demand for electrification.

About TERREPOWER

TERREPOWER, formerly BBB Industries, is the largest sustainable manufacturer in the world by volume. Founded in 1987 on a legacy of innovation, TERREPOWER is a global pure play aftermarket leader specializing in providing high-quality components to the automotive and industrial markets. With an extensive operational footprint throughout North America and Europe, including 19 sustainable manufacturing facilities, 14 distribution centers, and 28 brands with products sold in more than 90 countries, TERREPOWER is committed to strengthening supply chain resilience, reducing waste and advancing the circular economy. Learn more at www.terrepower.com

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Following a strong debut in 2025, AUTOMEX Penang returns to connect manufacturers with the automation, robotics and smart manufacturing technologies shaping the future of industry.

GEORGE TOWN, Malaysia, Sept. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — AUTOMEX Penang will return for its second edition from 3–5 November 2026 at the Setia SPICE Convention Centre, building on the strong response to its inaugural edition and further strengthening its role as a platform for automation and advanced manufacturing technologies in Malaysia’s northern region.

Organised by Informa Markets Malaysia, AUTOMEX Penang 2026 will bring together technology providers, manufacturers, engineers, industry professionals and decision-makers to discover solutions designed to improve productivity, efficiency and competitiveness.

The return of AUTOMEX Penang comes as the state continues to play a central role in Malaysia’s advanced manufacturing ecosystem. Often referred to as the “Silicon Valley of the East”, Penang is home to a highly developed industrial base spanning semiconductors, electrical and electronics (E&E), precision engineering, automation and supporting industries.

The inaugural AUTOMEX Penang in 2025 marked the expansion of AUTOMEX’s established manufacturing technology platform from Kuala Lumpur into Malaysia’s northern industrial corridor. The first edition welcomed 5,019 trade visitors from 24 countries and regions, alongside 177 participating brands and companies from eight countries and regions, demonstrating strong demand for automation and advanced manufacturing solutions in Penang and beyond.

Building on this momentum, AUTOMEX Penang 2026 will scale up significantly, with the exhibition expected to welcome more than 6,000 trade visitors, showcase 300+ brands and companies, and feature 1,000+ brands, products and innovations across 6,000 square metres of exhibition space.

The expansion comes as Penang continues to strengthen its position as a key hub for advanced manufacturing, semiconductors and electrical and electronics (E&E), while manufacturers across Malaysia increasingly turn to automation and digital technologies to improve productivity, optimise operations and remain competitive.

Malaysia’s Industry4WRD: National Policy on Industry 4.0 was introduced to drive digital transformation across the manufacturing and manufacturing-related services sectors, while the New Industrial Master Plan 2030 (NIMP 2030) continues to encourage the adoption of Industry 4.0 technologies. Malaysia has also set a target of establishing at least 3,000 smart factories by 2030, highlighting the growing role of automation, artificial intelligence (AI), the Internet of Things (IoT) and robotics in the country’s industrial development. ^[1,2,3]

This focus also aligns with the National Semiconductor Strategy (NSS), which aims to strengthen Malaysia’s semiconductor value chain and advance the country into higher-value activities including integrated circuit (IC) design, advanced packaging and sophisticated semiconductor manufacturing equipment. ^[4]

Against this backdrop, AUTOMEX Penang 2026 will showcase technologies supporting the shift towards smarter, more connected and data-driven manufacturing, including industrial automation, robotics and cobots, semiconductor technologies, machine vision, smart manufacturing, industrial software, AI and connected systems. Visitors can experience live technology demonstrations, connect with solution providers, gain insights from industry experts and explore potential business partnerships.

“Following the successful debut of AUTOMEX Penang, we are excited to return for our second edition and build on the momentum created in 2025. Penang is an important part of Malaysia’s advanced manufacturing and semiconductor ecosystem, and AUTOMEX is committed to supporting this ecosystem by bringing together the technologies, businesses and people driving industrial transformation,” said Geonice Chong, Deputy Event Director, Informa Markets Malaysia.

“Through AUTOMEX Penang 2026, we aim to create an environment where manufacturers can discover practical solutions, exchange knowledge and build partnerships that will strengthen their competitiveness as the industry moves towards increasingly intelligent and connected manufacturing.”

AUTOMEX Penang 2026 will take place from 3 – 5 November 2026 at the Setia SPICE Convention Centre, Penang.

For more information and registration, please visit www.automex.com.my.

Notes to Editors

About AUTOMEX Penang

AUTOMEX Penang is Malaysia’s exhibition for automation, robotics and smart manufacturing technologies, connecting technology providers with manufacturers, engineers and industry decision-makers. Following its successful debut in 2025, the exhibition returns for its second edition from 3 – 5 November 2026 at the Setia SPICE Convention Centre, Penang.

Building on AUTOMEX’s long-standing presence alongside METALTECH in Kuala Lumpur, AUTOMEX Penang brings the latest developments in industrial automation, robotics, machine vision, artificial intelligence, smart manufacturing and digitalisation closer to Malaysia’s northern manufacturing base, providing a platform for technology discovery, knowledge exchange and business connections.

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KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia and MANILA, Philippines, Sept. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Sungrow, a globally leading PV inverter and energy storage system provider and ERS Energy, a leading solar engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) company in Malaysia, have reached a significant milestone in the strategic partnership, with energy storage projects totaling 1 GWh across Malaysia and the Philippines. Marked by a signing ceremony, the milestone highlights the two companies’ growing collaboration in meeting the region’s evolving grid and renewable energy needs.

Malaysia: Strengthening Grid Stability and Unlocking Greater Solar Integration

Located in Bahau, Malaysia, the 441 MWh, four-hour MyBeST project, with ERS Energy serving as the EPC contractor, forms part of Malaysia’s national large-scale battery energy storage initiative led by the Energy Commission of Malaysia, Suruhanjaya Tenaga (ST).

As Malaysia continues to increase its renewable energy capacity, large-scale energy storage can play a critical role in balancing supply and demand. By storing electricity when supply is abundant and dispatching it when needed, the BESS can provide greater flexibility for the grid and help accommodate a higher share of variable renewable generation. With 441 MWh of energy storage capacity, the project will help strengthen grid stability, enable greater integration of solar power, and reduce reliance on fossil-fuel-based peaking generation, supporting Malaysia’s transition toward a more flexible and resilient power system.

Philippines: Enabling Flexible Power Trading and Grid-Forming Support

In the Philippines, Sungrow and ERS Energy are collaborating on a 556 MWh, four-hour BESS project for ACEN, with ERS Energy serving as the EPC contractor.

A key highlight of the project is its grid-forming capability, enabling the BESS to provide active support for grid voltage and frequency. The project will participate in the country’s Wholesale Electricity Spot Market (WESM), enabling electricity to be stored and dispatched according to market conditions. This market-responsive operating model can help optimize the use of stored electricity while supporting a more responsive and reliable power system.

Meeting Different Market Needs with Energy Storage

From supporting grid flexibility and renewable energy integration in Malaysia to enabling flexible electricity market participation and grid-forming capabilities in the Philippines, the two projects demonstrate how energy storage can be tailored to different market needs while delivering value across the power system.

“The question for Southeast Asia is no longer whether we can generate more renewable energy, but whether our power systems are ready to support it,” said Michael Ruan, Southeast Asia Director of Sungrow. “That is where energy storage makes the difference. Together with ERS Energy, we are helping build the flexibility and resilience needed to unlock more renewable energy and deliver reliable power for communities and businesses across the region.”

Looking ahead, Sungrow will continue to empower partners across Southeast Asia with advanced energy storage solutions to strengthen grids, enable greater renewable energy integration and build a more resilient energy future.

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