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Cyngn partners with stockchasers to scale DriveMod Kit production
Cyngn partners with stockchasers to scale DriveMod Kit production Cyngn Inc., a developer of innovative autonomous driving software solutions for industrial and commercial applications, today announced the selection of a U.S.-based manufacturing partner to scale production of its DriveMod Kit for au...
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Caterpillar to introduce four Battery Electric Machines at bauma
Caterpillar to introduce four Battery Electric Machines at bauma To support customers during the energy transition to a lower-carbon future, Caterpillar will display four electric machine prototypes, including battery prototypes, at bauma 2022 Oct. 24-30 in Munich, Germany. Caterpillar is focused on...
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Scientists uncovering how radiation weakens metal one atom at a time
Scientists uncovering how radiation weakens metal one atom at a time Gray and white flecks skitter erratically on a computer screen. A towering microscope looms over a landscape of electronic and optical equipment. Inside the microscope, high-energy, accelerated ions bombard a flake of platinum thin...
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Lenovo new Virtual Reality solution designed for Enterprise Metaverse
Lenovo new Virtual Reality solution designed for Enterprise Metaverse Lenovo has announced the new all-in-one virtual reality (VR) headset engineered for the enterprise, with comfortable fitting, slim profile six-degrees-of-freedom (6DoF) ThinkReality™ VRX features pancake optics and full col...
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Converting polyethylene bags and plastics into Polymer Building Blocks
Converting polyethylene bags and plastics into Polymer Building Blocks Polyethylene plastics, in particular, the ubiquitous plastic bag that blights the landscape — are notoriously hard to recycle. They’re sturdy and difficult to break down, and if they’re recycled at all, they’re melted into a poly...
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MIT invents a wireless, battery-free, underwater camera
MIT invents a wireless, battery-free, underwater camera Scientists estimate that more than 95 percent of Earth’s oceans have never been observed, which means we have seen less of our planet’s ocean than we have the far side of the moon or the surface of Mars. The high cost of powering an underwater...
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Garmin inReach Messenger delivers satellite messaging outside of cellular coverage
Garmin inReach Messenger delivers satellite messaging outside of cellular coverage Garmin® International, Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd., today announced inReach® Messenger, a new communication-focused device with global two-way texting, location sharing, and SOS capabilities. Built for those who want...
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Skyline Robotics investment to automate Skyscraper Window Washing
Skyline Robotics investment to automate Skyscraper Window Washing Skyline Robotics, developers of Ozmo, the world’s first high-rise window-cleaning robot, is delivering on its mission to modernize façade health technology in New York City. The company today announced a key investment from commercial...
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Scientists find Arctic Microorganisms that clean Oil from Soils
Scientists find Arctic Microorganisms that clean Oil from Soils RUDN agronomists studied the microbial waters and soils in the Arctic and found some of the detected microorganisms are able to “digest” oil hydrocarbons that are dangerous for the environment. Perhaps in the future they will help clean...
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Caribbean Investment Forum to focus on resilience and investment
Caribbean Investment Forum to focus on resilience and investment Hundreds of businesses and investors from across the world are being invited to help build a “SMARTer, GREENer Caribbean” via the inaugural Caribbean Investment Forum (CIF) which will be held in Trinidad and Tobago from 8-11 November 2...
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Caterpillar hosting 84 operators for regional Semi-final Global Operator Challenge
Caterpillar hosting 84 operators for regional Semi-final Global Operator Challenge This week marks the beginning of the Global Operator Challenge regional semi-final events. Caterpillar has invited 84 of the best equipment operators in the world to compete to become one of only nine global finalists...
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Scientists working on tech to manage two-way power flows in commercial buildings
Scientists working on tech to manage two-way power flows in commercial buildings Researchers at Oak Ridge National Laboratory recently demonstrated a new technology to better control how power flows to and from commercial buildings equipped with solar, wind or other renewable energy generation. “We...
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Continental wins PACE Technology and Partnership Awards
Continental wins PACE Technology and Partnership Awards Technology company Continental has won a 2022 Automotive News PACE Award for its MK C2 brake-by-wire system. Additionally, BMW Group and Continental were presented with an Innovation Partnership Award for their development of the CoSmA ultra-wi...
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Fluke expands its Solar Toolkit offerings with Solar Multifunction Tester 1000
Fluke expands its Solar Toolkit offerings with Solar Multifunction Tester 1000 Fluke, a leading provider of safe, rugged, and reliable industrial tools and integrated software, today introduced the Solar Multifunction Tester 1000 (SMFT-1000), the latest addition to their expanding line of solar tool...
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Aeva 4D announces LiDAR on the NVIDIA DRIVE Sim platform
Aeva 4D announces LiDAR on the NVIDIA DRIVE Sim platform Aeva®, a leader in next-generation sensing and perception systems, announced its Aeries™ 4D LiDAR™ sensors are now supported on the NVIDIA DRIVE Sim platform. Aeva’s Frequency Modulated Continuous Wave (FMCW) 4D LiDAR sensors det...
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Kinara and NXP provide Scalable AI Solutions for Deep Learning at the Edge
Kinara and NXP provide Scalable AI Solutions for Deep Learning at the Edge Kinara, the developers of AI processors for edge computing applications, announced its collaboration with NXP Semiconductors, the world leader in secure connectivity solutions for embedded applications. Through this collabora...
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AEye and Intetra introduce LiDAR-based Automated Tolling Solution
AEye and Intetra introduce LiDAR-based Automated Tolling Solution AEye, Inc., a global leader in adaptive, high-performance lidar solutions, and Intetra, a premier provider of end-to-end solutions for Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) and Electronic Toll Collection Systems (ETC), announced th...
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Wheels-up for the first electric Vertical Aerospace VX4 prototype
Wheels-up for the first electric Vertical Aerospace VX4 prototype Vertical Aerospace, a global aerospace and technology company that is pioneering zero-emissions aviation, saw its VX4 eVTOL (electric vertical take-off and landing) aircraft take off from the ground for the very first time over the we...
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Isuzu launches FVR Truck with Allison Transmission in Taiwan
Isuzu launches FVR Truck with Allison Transmission in Taiwan Allison Transmission, a leading designer and manufacturer of conventional and electrified vehicle propulsion solutions and the largest global manufacturer of medium- and heavy-duty fully automatic transmissions for commercial and defence v...
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Building Zone Industries technology and innovations deliver Safety and efficiency
Building Zone Industries technology and innovations deliver Safety and efficiency Building Zone Industries, LLC, a national leader in construction and technology for safer, simpler and more efficient building processes, announced today that the company’s patented and proprietary construction equipme...
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FUKUI COMPUTER and Bentley Systems promote Digital Transformation in Japan
FUKUI COMPUTER and Bentley Systems promote Digital Transformation in Japan FUKUI COMPUTER, Inc, the CAD vendor for the construction industry, has entered into a strategic partnership with Bentley Systems, the infrastructure engineering software company, to accelerate the adoption of digital workflow...
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Nissan celebrates 5 million vehicles manufactured at Mississippi plant
Nissan celebrates 5 million vehicles manufactured at Mississippi plant Nissan celebrates production of 5 million vehicles at Canton Vehicle Assembly Plant. This milestone represents nearly 20 years of Nissan manufacturing in Mississippi and paves the path for electric vehicle production, part of the...
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Intelsat deploys FlexMove Emergency Connectivity in wake of Hurricane Ian
Intelsat deploys FlexMove Emergency Connectivity in wake of Hurricane Ian Intelsat, operator of one of the world’s largest integrated satellite and terrestrial networks and leading provider of inflight connectivity (IFC), is sending two FlexMove terminals to hurricane damaged Florida to provide emer...
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Semtech LoRa Connect enhances CWD Dual Combo Module to connect IoT Devices
Semtech LoRa Connect enhances CWD Dual Combo Module to connect IoT Devices Semtech Corporation, a leading global supplier of high performance analog and mixed-signal semiconductors and advanced algorithms, announced that CWD Limited, an Information and Communication Technology (ICT) company and Indi...
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Transport Evolution Africa Forum celebrates record turnout
Transport Evolution Africa Forum celebrates record turnout Bridging the gap between transport and energy sectors by reducing the reliance on fossil fuels and investing in cleaner modes of transport is critical for the creation of safer and more sustainable cities in Africa. This is according to priv...
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Oil and Bitumen Highlights: Geopolitical Risks adds Up to Energy Crisis
Oil and Bitumen Highlights: Geopolitical Risks adds Up to Energy Crisis Bitumen Report – October 03 2022 The oil market was confused deciding on the trend. The price moderately grew during the week, but September closed with over a 10% plunge in the price. Brent closed at $85.29 and WTI settle...
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Wiltshire Heavy Building Materials acquired by Aggregate Industries
Wiltshire Heavy Building Materials acquired by Aggregate Industries Construction materials supplier Aggregate Industries, a member of the Holcim Group, has announced the acquisition of Wiltshire Heavy Building Materials Ltd, a regional leader in ready-mix concrete, primary and recycled aggregates, c...
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Ritchie Bros. set to feature their transformation at bauma 2022
Ritchie Bros. set to feature their transformation at bauma 2022 At bauma, Ritchie Bros. presents its journey from auction company to marketplace for insights, services, and sales solutions Starting over 60 years ago as a small family-run auction business, the Ritchie Bros. of today offers a suite of...
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Barbour ABI teams up with Building Information Ireland
Barbour ABI teams up with Building Information Ireland Leading construction industry intelligence provider Barbour ABI, and the premier provider of Irish construction projects database Building Information Ireland, have announced an exclusive agreement to benefit existing customers and businesses wo...
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Benninghoven driving sustainability in Asphalt Production
Benninghoven driving sustainability in Asphalt Production Working more efficiently with sustainable and economical technologies is the challenge of today and tomorrow. Solutions from Benninghoven lower emissions and secure the future of asphalt mixing plant sites. Benninghoven offers a variety of in...
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Pastoral reducing CO2 emissions in environmentally disruptive farming practices
Pastoral reducing CO2 emissions in environmentally disruptive farming practices Pastoral is an ambitious venture, co-designed and incubated by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and UK-based developmental innovation company Karakoram. Born out of a desire to make a real impact, Pastoral...
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Ferrovial gains AENOR Corporate Governance Certification
Ferrovial gains AENOR Corporate Governance Certification Ferrovial is the first infrastructure company to be certified in accordance with AENOR’s Good Corporate Governance Index (GCGI). The certification is based on a series of standardized metrics that measure corporate governance compliance using...
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SOSLAB announces ML-X next-generation 3D solid-state LiDAR
SOSLAB announces ML-X next-generation 3D solid-state LiDAR SOSLAB, a self-driving technology start-up that has won recognition for its global-standard LiDAR technology, on September 15th announced the launch of its next-generation 3D Solid-state LiDAR, ML-X. SOSLAB’s new 3D Solid-state LiDAR, ML-X i...
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First fully Autonomous Vehicle takes to the road in Canada
First fully Autonomous Vehicle takes to the road in Canada Gatik, the market leader in autonomous middle mile logistics, today announced the launch of its fully driverless commercial operations with Canada’s leading food and pharmacy retailer, Loblaw Companies Limited. Gatik is now moving select onl...
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Esri and Digital Earth Africa partner to support Sustainable Growth
Esri and Digital Earth Africa partner to support Sustainable Growth Climate change is compounding risks of food insecurity, displacement, and natural disasters across broad regions of the African continent, with vulnerable populations facing especially grave outcomes. However, several countries in...
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Sensata’s new Brake Pedal Force Sensor enables Safer Braking
Sensata’s new Brake Pedal Force Sensor enables Safer Braking Sensata Technologies, today announced its new Brake Pedal Force Sensor for electromechanical brakes (EMBs) that enables safer and better performing braking systems. Automotive electrification and autonomy are powering the trend towar...
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Intel announces milestone in large-scale Quantum Qubit Chip Production
Intel announces milestone in large-scale Quantum Qubit Chip Production The Intel Labs and Components Research organizations have demonstrated the industry’s highest reported yield and uniformity to date of silicon spin qubit devices developed at Intel’s transistor research and development facility,...
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Geotab named number one global Commercial Telematics Vendor
Geotab named number one global Commercial Telematics Vendor Geotab Inc., a global leader in IoT and connected transportation, has announced that for the third time, it has been recognized as the number one commercial telematics vendor worldwide by ABI Research, achieving its position with a total sc...
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Turning old Batteries into new ones with Recycled Materials
Turning old Batteries into new ones with Recycled Materials Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) is largely involved in a new battery recycling project. LiBinfinity focuses on a holistic concept for recycling materials of lithium-ion batteries. A mechanico-hydrometallurgical process without energ...
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New Solar Canopy enables fast and modular EV Charging
New Solar Canopy enables fast and modular EV Charging With recent reports indicating the United States needs 20 times more electric vehicle (EV) charging stations than what’s available today, Paired Power announced the launch of its new, transportable solar canopy, PairTree, with built-in EV chargin...
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BMW revolutionising car industry with parts made from recycled fishing nets
BMW revolutionising car industry with parts made from recycled fishing nets In a first for the automotive industry, the models of the NEUE KLASSE due to be launched from 2025 onwards will feature trim parts made of plastic whose raw material contains around 30 percent recycled fishing nets and ropes...
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MKM invests in JCB fleet to jumpstart their new Construction Hire Business
MKM invests in JCB fleet to jumpstart their new Construction Hire Business MKM, the UK’s largest independent builder’s merchant, has invested in a fleet of JCB equipment in an exciting new partnership that will see ‘MKM Hire’ officially launched at five MKM branches across the UK – Norwich, Perth, B...
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GSSI set to exhibit StructureScan Mini XT at bauma
GSSI set to exhibit StructureScan Mini XT at bauma Geophysical Survey Systems, Inc, will be exhibiting the StructureScan™ Mini XT at bauma, the construction and mining machinery trade fair. This show will be held at the Trade Fair Center in Munich, Germany October 23-30. In booth B4.312/11, G...
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Caterpillar to showcase Prototype Battery Technology at bauma
Caterpillar to showcase Prototype Battery Technology at bauma As part of the company’s enterprise strategy to support customers during the energy transition to a lower-carbon future, Caterpillar today announced the development of 48-volt, 300-volt, and 600-volt batteries for the off-highway industry...
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Shell and CRH accelerate progress on decarbonisation
Shell and CRH accelerate progress on decarbonisation Shell and CRH have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) whereby both businesses will work together to develop and deploy decarbonisation solutions and technologies to accelerate their progress towards net zero emissions. The agreement will s...
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VolvoCE elevates Motorsport Safety with Electric Car Recovery Solution
VolvoCE elevates Motorsport Safety with Electric Car Recovery Solution The patent-pending tool co-developed by Volvo Construction Equipment and Granfors Racing has been adopted by the FIA and is the first solution of its kind to be devised as part of motorsport’s electric transformation. The new rac...
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Thunder Cranes launches new operations in Middle East and Africa
Thunder Cranes launches new operations in Middle East and Africa Thunder Cranes has announced it has launched operations in the Middle East and Africa. The offshore crane company had previously operated with a base in Dubai from 2009 to 2019 – now reopened – and in addition has just laun...
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Iteris wins $2.95m IDIQ Contract to support FHWA Intelligent Transportation
Iteris wins $2.95m IDIQ Contract to support FHWA Intelligent Transportation Iteris, Inc., the world’s trusted technology ecosystem for smart mobility infrastructure management, today announced that it has received a fourth task order with funding of $2.95 million under its indefinite delivery/indefi...
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RISE™Robotics showcasing revolutionary alternative to Hydraulic Systems
RISE™Robotics showcasing revolutionary alternative to Hydraulic Systems RISE™Robotics, a high-growth industrial technology company, will be showcasing RISE™Technology at bauma. The show, which typically has more than 3,500 exhibitors from 62 countries and nearly 630,000 visitors...
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Bluecity acquired by Velodyne Lidar for Intelligent Infrastructure solutions
Bluecity acquired by Velodyne Lidar for Intelligent Infrastructure solutions Velodyne Lidar, Inc. today announced the company has acquired Bluecity, a Montreal-based artificial intelligence (AI) software company whose next-generation, lidar-based solutions solve safety, traffic and infrastructure is...
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Enedym and Toyota Tsusho Canada to develop Switched Reluctance Motors
Enedym and Toyota Tsusho Canada to develop Switched Reluctance Motors Enedym, Inc., the technology company that develops next generation switched reluctance motors (SRMs), electric propulsion, and electrified powertrains, today announced a strategic collaboration with Toyota Tsusho Canada, Inc., a T...
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Voltera Nova first Printer to print soft, stretchable Electronics
Voltera Nova first Printer to print soft, stretchable Electronics Voltera, a global leader and manufacturer of additive and printed electronics technology, today announced the launch of NOVA, a ground-breaking manufacturing platform for printing flexible hybrid electronics. NOVA uses direct-write te...
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Planar announces outdoor hi-res, bright LED Video Wall Displays
Planar announces outdoor hi-res, bright LED Video Wall Displays Today, Planar, a global leader in visualization technology, announced a new addition to the company’s portfolio of outdoor fine pitch LED display solutions with the release of a fine pitch, high bright outdoor LED video wall designed fo...
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Secrets of materials degradation in lithium-ion batteries
Secrets of materials degradation in lithium-ion batteries Amid global efforts towards carbon neutrality, automakers all over the world are actively engaged in research and development to convert internal combustion engine vehicles into electric vehicles. Accordingly, competition to improve battery p...
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OMNIVISION 5-megapixel Image Sensor for Professional Security Cameras
OMNIVISION 5-megapixel Image Sensor for Professional Security Cameras OMNIVISION, a leading global developer of semiconductor solutions, including advanced digital imaging, analog, and touch & display technology, today announced the new OS05B CMOS image sensor, which combines the best-in-class p...
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Hytera Smart 4G Body Camera features Push-to-talk over Cellular
Hytera Smart 4G Body Camera features Push-to-talk over Cellular Hytera Communications, a leading global provider of professional communications technologies and solutions, has recently released SC580 Smart 4G Body Camera and further expanded its body-worn camera series. Weighing only 177g, this new...
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Mercedes-Benz USA’s new Technician Programs to help students jumpstart careers
Mercedes-Benz USA’s new Technician Programs to help students jumpstart careers To address the industry-wide shortage of new technical talent, Mercedes-Benz USA launched multifaceted training programs that aim to benefit the automotive industry by providing career readiness to students who aspi...
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Wisk unveils first electric, self-flying, 4 Seat VTOL Air Taxi
Wisk unveils first electric, self-flying, 4 Seat VTOL Air Taxi Wisk Aero, a leading Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) company and pioneer in autonomous, electric flight, today revealed the world’s first self-flying, all-electric, four-passenger vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) air taxi. As Wisk’s go-t...
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ETT celebrates completion of heavy-duty Railway Project in Mongolia
ETT celebrates completion of heavy-duty Railway Project in Mongolia The completion of the Erdenes-Tavantolgoi (ETT) Tavantolgoi-Gashuunsukhait Railway Project has been hailed as a milestone of co-operation in the face of a many longstanding challenges, and celebrated as a major boost for the Mongoli...
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Pavement marking materials company Ozark Materials acquired by Ingevity
Pavement marking materials company Ozark Materials acquired by Ingevity Ingevity Corporation today announced that it has completed its previously disclosed acquisition of privately-owned Ozark Materials in an all-cash transaction valued at $325 million. Ingevity expects the acquisition to be immedia...
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