Tower One Construction Update For the Month of February 2021

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, March 15, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — TOWER ONE WIRELESS CORP. (CSE: TO) (OTCQB: TOWTF) (Frankfurt: 1P3N) (“Tower One” or the “Company”) provides a construction update for the month of February 2021.

During the month of February, the Company has been able to complete eighteen (18) new towers and has a total of sixty-seven (67) towers under construction in Colombia, Mexico, and Argentina.

Tower One continues to support the efforts to deploy efficient telecommunications networks which lead to more connected and serviced communities across Latin America. Deploying new infrastructure to provide mobile internet coverage has a direct effect in reducing the digital gap of users and communities ensuring inclusion and improving the economic development.

A copy of the construction report for the month of February 2021 can be found in the Company’s web site or following this link:

https://toweronewireless.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/TOW-Construction-Update-Feb-2021-WebV1.pdf

About Tower One

Tower One’s principal business is to build, own and operate multi-tenant wireless telecommunications infrastructure (“towers”) in Latin America. Tower One leases space on its towers to mobile network operators. The Company is focused on the build to suit tower industry whereby a long-term lease is secured with a tenant prior to building a tower. The Company operates in the three largest Spanish speaking countries in Latin America (Colombia, Mexico and Argentina) with a combined population of approximately 220 million people.

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Tel:  +1 917 546 3016
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.toweronewireless.com 

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Rockley Selects Synopsys for Silicon Photonics Design Solutions

Synopsys Provides Complete Front-to-Back Photonic IC Design Solutions, Supported by Photonics Experts

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MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., March 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Synopsys, Inc. (Nasdaq: SNPS) today announced that Rockley Photonics, a leading global supplier of integrated optical chips and modules, has adopted Synopsys solutions to accelerate the design and verification of silicon photonics for sensing and datacom applications. Rockley is using tools from Synopsys’ Photonic Solutions platform, including OptoCompiler, OptoDesigner, OptSim Circuit, RSoft Photonic Device Tools and IC Validator. Rockley plans to use Synopsys solutions to design and optimize photonic devices, create process design kits (PDKs) and tape out photonic ICs.

Rockley was an early adopter of Synopsys’ OptoCompiler tool following its commercial launch in September 2020. OptoCompiler is the industry’s first unified electronic and photonic design platform, combining mature and dedicated photonic technology with Synopsys’ industry-proven custom and analog-mixed signal tools to enable engineers to produce and verify complex photonic IC designs quickly and accurately.

“Rockley’s unique photonic chipset technology with silicon photonics at its core is driving the growth of integrated optical components in healthcare, machine vision and data communications,” said Andrew Rickman, chief executive at Rockley. “The PDA platform Rockley has created by utilizing OptoCompiler allows our engineers to define, simulate, lay out and verify Photonic ICs quickly and efficiently to meet our quality and schedule goals. Synopsys’ technical support has been instrumental in ensuring Rockley met its tape-out goals. We look forward to additional efficiency gains by expanding our use of Synopsys’ Photonic Solutions tools.”

The Synopsys OptoCompiler design platform is a schematic-driven layout flow that speeds design time with automated features such as assisted waveguide routing and auto-alignment of photonic circuits. OptoCompiler helps ensure accuracy through the use of comprehensive photonic layout versus schematic (LVS) checking and native photonic simulators that work in conjunction with industry-standard SPICE electrical simulators.

“Rockley is a valued partner and this purchase is the latest step in a longstanding relationship,” said Tom Walker, group director of Synopsys’ Photonic Solutions. “Rockley’s choice of Synopsys validates our model of providing a unified design platform and expert support. Our intuitive photonics design flow integrated in a familiar EDA environment allows traditional IC designers to be productive in the emerging field of integrated photonics.”

About Synopsys

Synopsys, Inc. (Nasdaq: SNPS) is the Silicon to Software™ partner for innovative companies developing the electronic products and software applications we rely on every day. As an S&P 500 company, Synopsys has a long history of being a global leader in electronic design automation (EDA) and semiconductor IP and offers the industry’s broadest portfolio of application security testing tools and services. Whether you’re a system-on-chip (SoC) designer creating advanced semiconductors, or a software developer writing more secure, high-quality code, Synopsys has the solutions needed to deliver innovative products. Learn more at www.synopsys.com.

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Simone Souza

Synopsys, Inc.
650-584-6454
[email protected]

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Celia Merzbacher Appointed Executive Director of the Quantum Economic Development Consortium (QED-C), Managed by SRI International

ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 15, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Quantum Economic Development Consortium (QED-C) today announced the appointment of its new executive director, Celia Merzbacher, effective immediately. Merzbacher has served as deputy director since 2019 and is taking over from Joseph Broz, who led the consortium from its inception and built the organization’s initial framework. Managed by SRI International and founded with support from NIST (National Institute of Standards and Technology), QED-C aims to enable and grow the emerging quantum industry and the associated supply chain. “We are delighted that Celia Merzbacher will be taking over the leadership of QED-C. She excels in bringing together all of the stakeholders—from industry, academia and government—who will be critical to the formation of a quantum ecosystem,” stated SRI CEO Bill Jeffrey. 

Merzbacher has experience as an industry consortium leader, serving as Vice President for Innovative Partnerships at the Semiconductor Research Corporation (SRC). Before joining SRC, she was Assistant Director for Technology R&D in the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, where she oversaw the establishment and coordination of the National Nanotechnology Initiative. She also served as executive director of the President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST). “With her knowledge and background in leading organizations with diverse interests and needs, the entire Steering Committee supports Celia and is confident that she is the ideal person to lead QED-C in its next phase,” said Matt Johnson, CEO of QC Ware and member of the QED-C Steering Committee. 

QED-C was called for in the 2018 National Quantum Initiative Act and is supported by NIST in the U.S. Department of Commerce and more than 150 stakeholders from industry, academia and national laboratories. Quantum-based applications, ranging from sensing to simulation and from communications to computing, are in the early stages of development but have the potential to be as disruptive and economically important as the digital integrated circuit. “QED-C will play a critical role in identifying and addressing the gaps in technology, standards and workforce in order to achieve the benefits for the nation and society,” noted Carl Williams, deputy director of the NIST Physical Measurement Laboratory, QED-C Steering Committee and member of the interagency Subcommittee on Quantum Information Science (SCQIS). “Celia has the ability to listen, learn and lead. The consortium is in great hands.”  

As executive director of QED-C, Merzbacher looks forward to making QED-C “the Quantum Consortium” that removes barriers to growing the quantum economy, ensures a robust talent pipeline in the United States and connects the ecosystem of component suppliers, systems developers, university researchers, government program managers and end-users. “I am excited for the opportunity to be part of creating an industry of the future that I believe will have as much impact as the first wave of information technology,” stated Dr. Merzbacher. 

 

About Quantum Economic Development Consortium: 
The Quantum Economic Development Consortium (QED-C) is an industry-driven consortium managed by SRI International and established in response to the 2018 National Quantum Initiative Act. Membership includes more than 120 US companies from across the supply chain and more than 40 academic institutions and other stakeholders. The consortium seeks to enable and grow the quantum industry and associated supply chain. For more about QED-C, visit our website or follow us on Twitter @The_QEDC. 



Kaleigh DeBias
SRI International
[email protected]

Telenav Helps Chinese Auto Manufacturer SAIC Expand to Markets Outside China

Telenav Helps Chinese Auto Manufacturer SAIC Expand to Markets Outside China

Telenav’s market leading navigation solution will ensure SAIC customers in overseas market get a tailored and localized driving experience

SANTA CLARA, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
Telenav, Inc. (NASDAQ: TNAV), a leading provider of connected-car and location-based services, announces that SAIC, China’s largest automotive group, has selected Telenav’s VIVID® Nav solution for its overseas markets in Europe, Southeast Asia and Australia-New Zealand. VIVID Nav will provide navigation and location-based services for SAIC’s battery-powered electric (BEV) and internal-combustion engine (ICE) vehicles in those markets.

Telenav’s VIVID Nav solution will provide SAIC customers with a connected navigation experience that is designed for Europe, SE Asia and ANZ, leveraging over ten years of Telenav’s experience serving local market needs around the world. The solution will address BEV and ICE vehicle needs in markets with both left and right-hand driving.

VIVID Nav delivers a seamless cloud-connected and onboard navigation experience, optimized to provide end users with the most up-to-date map and online content, while minimizing the amount of mobile data used to reduce SAIC’s costs. Its responsive and flexible routing engine allows users to choose from multiple routing options, including the fastest and eco-friendly routes.

VIVID Nav’s powerful search capabilities make finding destinations, businesses and other points-of-interest (POI) intuitive and user friendly. The contextual and semantic one-box search can be tailored for the specific local needs of SAIC’s customers in each of those markets. VIVID Nav also incorporates convenient EV-specific features like providing users with a range projection on the map based on the current state of charge of their vehicle’s battery. Customers are also able to search for charge stations and add them to their routes using a variety of filters including the type of charging supported and the availability of nearby amenities like shops and restaurants.

“VIVID Nav gives us a single solution for both our BEV and ICE vehicles that is tailored for the local needs in each of these overseas markets,” said Tang ShengHao, Product Manager at SOIMT. SOIMT is a subsidiary of SAIC Group, responsible for SAIC’s overseas connected car services.

“We are honored to be chosen by China’s largest auto group for their expansion into markets in Europe, Southeast Asia and ANZ,” said Manfred Fu, GM of Telenav China. “I am confident that our decade-long experience serving the local needs around the world is going to benefit SAIC’s customers in these markets.”

About Telenav

Telenav is a leading provider of connected car and location-based services, focused on transforming life on the go for people – before, during, and after every drive. Leveraging our location platform, we enable our customers to deliver custom connected car and mobile experiences. To learn more about how Telenav’s location platform powers personalized navigation, mapping, big data intelligence, social driving, and location-based advertising, visit www.telenav.com.

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DMG Blockchain Retains U.S.-Based CORE IR for Investor Relations Services and Announces DMG’s Participation in the 33rd Annual Roth Conference as a Panelist

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, March 15, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — DMG Blockchain Solutions Inc. (TSX-V: DMGI) (DMGGF: OTCQB US) (FRANKFURT:6AX) (“DMG” or the “Company”), a vertically integrated blockchain and cryptocurrency technology company, today announces that it has retained CORE IR (“CORE IR”), a leading investor relations, public relations and strategic advisory firm, to assist the Company with investor relations, public relations and shareholder communications services. The Company also announces its participation in the Crypto/Blockchain panel on March 16th at 11:00 am ET during the 33rd Annual Roth Conference, which is being held virtually on March 15-17, 2021.

CORE IR will focus on expanding market awareness for DMG and conveying the Company’s business model and growth strategies to the institutional and retail investment communities. CORE IR, a U.S.-based boutique investor and public relations strategic advisory firm, specializes in leveraging the most effective investment, growth, and exposure strategies for small to mid-sized companies through an integrated approach to relationship development and corporate communications.

The marketing and investor relations agreement with CORE IR has an initial term of twelve months from the date of TSX Venture Exchange (“TSXV”) approval and may be renewed by the parties in accordance with the agreement. CORE IR will be paid a monthly fee of US$15,000 and will be granted stock options to acquire up to 200,000 common shares of DMG at a price of CAD$3.00 per share for a period of two years, vesting in stages over a period of 12 months in equal portions every three months, in accordance with the Company’s stock option plan and the policies of the TSXV.

“We are pleased to engage CORE IR’s team of Investor relations, Communications and Strategy professionals to assist DMG raise awareness and engage with the investment community. CORE IR’s experience, capabilities and approach are a great fit for DMG as we continue to execute on our growth initiatives,” said Daniel Reitzik, CEO of DMG.

Scott Gordon, Founder and President of CORE IR commented, “We look forward to assisting DMG accomplish its engagement and communications objectives with the investment community at this exciting time in the Company’s growth trajectory. CORE IR is well suited to employ our expansive resources and capabilities to aid the Company in meeting its goals.”

The engagement of CORE IR remains subject to the approval of the TSXV.

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DMG’s COO, Sheldon Bennett, will be participating in the Crypto/Blockchain panel on Tuesday, March 16, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. Eastern time alongside Marathon Digital Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: MARA).

The Crypto/Blockchain panel will explore the cryptocurrency mining industry, including how mining businesses operate and scale, their competitive advantages, their profitability potential, and the overall market opportunity.

About CORE IR

Headquartered in Garden City, New York, CORE IR is comprised of senior market leaders with expertise in institutional and retail investor relations, integrated corporate communications, and capital markets advisory services. CORE IR provides proprietary integrated investor and public relations solutions that yield targeted exposure for small to mid-sized companies. For more information, please visit www.coreir.com.

About DMG Blockchain Solutions Inc.

DMG is a vertically integrated blockchain and cryptocurrency company that manages, operates, and develops end-to-end digital solutions to monetize the blockchain ecosystem. DMG’s businesses are segmented into three main divisions: data centre operations, data analytics and forensics and developing enterprise blockchains. DMG’s data centre operations focus on earning revenues from block rewards and transaction fees by mining primarily bitcoin as well as providing hosting services for industrial mining clients. DMG’s data analytics and forensic services provide technical expertise software products such as Blockseer Pool, Mine Manager and Walletscore, as well as working with auditors, law firms, and law enforcement organizations. DMG’s permissioned blockchain technology is focused on developing enterprise software for the supply chain management of controlled products. DMG’s strategy is to become the domain experts across the business verticals it focuses on. DMG’s management team includes seasoned crypto experts, forensic & financial professionals and blockchain developers with deep relationships throughout the industry.

For more information on DMG Blockchain Solutions visit: www.dmgblockchain.com

On behalf of the Board of Directors,
Daniel Reitzik, CEO & Director


For Media Inquiries

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Jules Abraham, Head of Public Relations
CORE IR 917-885-7378


Investor Relations Contact

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Tristan Traywick, Managing Director
CORE IR 516-222-2560

Email: [email protected]
Web: www.dmgblockchain.com

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This news release contains forward-looking information based on current expectations. Statements about the Company retaining CORE IR and the expected outcomes and benefits therefrom, plans and intentions, other potential transactions, acquisition of customers, product development, events, courses of action, and the potential of the Company’s technology and operations, among others, are all forward-looking information. Forward-looking statements consist of statements that are not purely historical, including any statements regarding beliefs, plans, expectations or intentions regarding the future. Such information can generally be identified by the use of forwarding looking wording such as “may”, “expect”, “estimate”, “anticipate”, “intend”, “believe” and “continue” or the negative thereof or similar variations. The reader is cautioned that assumptions used in the preparation of any forward-looking information may prove to be incorrect. Events or circumstances may cause actual results to differ materially from those predicted, as a result of numerous known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors, many of which are beyond the control of the Company, including but not limited to, business, economic and capital market conditions; the ability to manage operating expenses, which may adversely affect the Company’s financial condition; the ability to remain competitive as other better financed competitors develop and release competitive products; regulatory uncertainties; access to equipment; market conditions and the demand and pricing for products; the demand and pricing of bitcoins; security threats, including a loss/theft of DMG’s bitcoins; DMG’s relationships with its customers, distributors and business partners; the inability to add more power to DMG’s facilities; DMG’s ability to successfully define, design and release new products in a timely manner that meet customers’ needs; the ability to attract, retain and motivate qualified personnel; competition in the industry; the impact of technology changes on the products and industry; failure to develop new and innovative products; the ability to successfully maintain and enforce our intellectual property rights and defend third-party claims of infringement of their intellectual property rights; the impact of intellectual property litigation that could materially and adversely affect the business; the ability to manage working capital; and the dependence on key personnel. DMG may not actually achieve its plans, projections, or expectations. Such statements and information are based on numerous assumptions regarding present and future business strategies and the environment in which the Company will operate in the future, including the demand for its products, the ability to successfully develop software, that there will be no regulation or law that will prevent the Company from operating its business, anticipated costs, the ability to secure sufficient capital to complete its business plans, the ability to achieve goals and the price of bitcoin. Given these risks, uncertainties and assumptions, you should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements.

The securities of DMG are considered highly speculative due to the nature of DMG’s business.

Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in forward-looking statements include, failure to obtain regulatory approval, the continued availability of capital and financing, equipment failures, lack of supply of equipment, power and infrastructure, failure to obtain any permits required to operate the business, the impact of technology changes on the industry, the impact of Covid-19 or other viruses and diseases on the Company’s ability to operate, secure equipment, and hire personnel, competition, decrease in the price of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, security threats including stolen bitcoins from DMG or its customers, consumer sentiment towards DMG’s products, services and blockchain technology generally, failure to develop new and innovative products, litigation, increase in operating costs, increase in equipment and labor costs, failure of counterparties to perform their contractual obligations, government regulations, loss of key employees and consultants, and general economic, market or business conditions. Forward-looking statements contained in this news release are expressly qualified by this cautionary statement. The reader is cautioned not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking information. The forward-looking statements contained in this news release are made as of the date of this news release. Except as required by law, the Company disclaims any intention and assumes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. Additionally, the Company undertakes no obligation to comment on the expectations of, or statements made by third parties in respect of the matters discussed above.



Zora Biosciences Licenses Ceramide Technology to Quest Diagnostics for Cardiovascular Mortality Prediction Test

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SECAUCUS, N.J. and HELSINKI, March 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Zora Biosciences Oy, a clinical diagnostics company whose mission is to identify robust markers of disease and develop them into high-throughput, health-economic value-added clinical methods, today announced it has signed a non-exclusive license agreement with Quest Diagnostics (NYSE: DGX), the world leader in diagnostic information services, for Zora’s patented ceramide-analysis technology.  

Quest plans to develop a test service based on Zora’s ceramide technology as an aid in identifying patients at risk for cardiovascular-related disease and death, assuming successful test development and favorable market conditions. Research indicates that ceramides, a type of blood lipid, can provide evidence of potential cardiovascular-related death risk in patients with stable coronary heart disease and acute coronary syndrome independent of LDL-cholesterol status.1 Quest expects to begin to offer the new test service in the United States through its Cardiometabolic Center of Excellence at Cleveland HeartLab as soon as next year.

“In the post-COVID era, it will be increasingly important to reduce the healthcare burden and by investing in prevention, early detection and effective intervention, patient morbidity, mortality and societal costs can be reduced. Zora’s ceramide-based technology can take cardiovascular testing beyond LDL cholesterol to the next level of precision in cardiovascular diagnostics. Our relationship with Quest Diagnostics is a significant stepping stone for Zora by giving our test potentially wide access to the United States, where heart disease is a critical healthcare issue,” said Reini Hurme, Zora CEO.

Zora Biosciences Oy employs its ceramide-based technology in a test service called CERT available in Finland with plans to expand availability across Europe near term. The relationship with Quest Diagnostics is expected to expand the use of ceramides in the United States, where cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death. The American Heart Association predicts that nearly half of the American population will have some form of cardiovascular disease by 2035. Currently, in the United States, someone has a heart attack every 40 seconds.2

“The data supporting the use of ceramides show its potential to identify patients at risk for recurrent heart attacks and death before they occur. With these insights, providers and patients can take more aggressive preventative measures to reduce risk, improve outcomes and lower healthcare costs,” said Mouris Saghir, PhD, vice president, general manager, Cardiovascular Metabolic and Endocrine Franchise, Quest Diagnostics. “Ceramide-based lab services would complement and extend our industry-leading menu of cardiometabolic tests, which is focused on empowering providers and patients with insights to identify the potential for adverse events at their earliest, most treatable stages.”

About ZORA
Zora Biosciences Oy has more than a decade of experience in mass spectrometry-based lipid biomarker discovery and development. Zora identifies and develops new diagnostics to improve health, increase quality of life and lower healthcare costs. Zora uses in-house mass spectrometry platforms, extensive collaborator network for clinical studies, and intellectual property know-how to generate biomarker candidates. High-throughput capabilities are used to analyze tens of thousands of clinical samples delivering the needed validation for novel biomarker based diagnostic tests. Zora’s flagship test is the ceramide based, CERT, Cardiovascular Event Risk Test. Zora’s in-development pipeline also includes Dx for COVID-19 treatment guidance, Fatty Liver assessment, and Ovarian Cancer.

About Quest Diagnostics
Quest Diagnostics empowers people to take action to improve health outcomes. Derived from the world’s largest database of clinical lab results, our diagnostic insights reveal new avenues to identify and treat disease, inspire healthy behaviors and improve health care management. Quest annually serves one in three adult Americans and half the physicians and hospitals in the United States, and our 50,000 employees understand that, in the right hands and with the right context, our diagnostic insights can inspire actions that transform lives. www.QuestDiagnostics.com.

1 Eur Heart J, 2016 Jul 1;37(25):1967-76. doi: 10.1093/eurheartj/ehw148. Epub 2016 Apr 28.
2 Cardiovascular diseases affect nearly half of American adults, statistics show | American Heart Association

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Trex Makes it Easy to be Green With New NexTrex® Incentives

Supplier program rewards partners for promoting and collecting post-consumer plastic film for recycling into Trex composite decking

WINCHESTER, Va., March 15, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — With one billion pounds of recycled post-consumer plastic collected and counting, Trex Company’s NexTrex® retail recycling program presents suppliers with an opportunity to be part of one of the largest plastic recycling initiatives in North America. To recognize existing partners for their commitment to sustainability and encourage others to get involved, Trex has launched a new supplier incentive program that will reward partners with more than just good karma points for promoting and collecting post-consumer plastic film for recycling with NexTrex.

The NexTrex Supplier Incentive Program allows participating retailers and other partners to earn points for their contributions to the Trex recycling program, which can be redeemed for high-performance Trex products. Partners can easily earn points for achieving a variety of actions and milestones, including years of participation, annual program growth, in-store program promotion, proactive community engagement and more.

“By recognizing and rewarding best practices, the NexTrex Supplier Incentive Program will not only support our dedicated partners’ sustainability goals but will also encourage them to engage their teams and surrounding communities in the program,” said Dave Heglas, Senior Director, Supply Chain Excellence for Trex Company. “The actions are easy to achieve and the rewards add up quickly. Ultimately, our goal is to make it fun and to thank our partners for the vital role they play in the recycling process.”

One of the largest recyclers of plastic film in North America, Trex reclaims more than 450 million pounds of polyethylene plastic waste annually in the making of its world-famous decking, which is comprised of 95% recycled material. Among its largest sources are grocery stores and other retailers who partner with Trex to responsibly dispose of plastic shopping bags and polyethylene film used to wrap products and pallets.

Approximately 32,000 stores nationwide participate in the NexTrex retail recycling program. After collection at these retail sites, the recycled plastic material is sent to local distribution centers, where it is sorted and shipped to Trex’s manufacturing facilities in Virginia and Nevada.

“The contributions of our eco-minded supply chain partners are not only integral to our manufacturing process, but also critical to addressing our country’s growing plastic waste problem,” explained Heglas. “With the help of our partners, Trex is able to divert hundreds of thousands of tons of discarded plastic film from ending up in oceans and landfills each year by repurposing it into beautiful, sustainable Trex decking.”

Participating in the NexTrex recycling program is easy for retail stores of any size. Trex provides participants with recycling bins, instructional videos, promotional materials and a list of qualifying recyclable materials, which include everyday items such as:

  • Grocery and retail bags
  • Plastic mailer bags
  • Bread bags
  • Case overwraps
  • Dry cleaning bags
  • Newspaper sleeves
  • Ice bags
  • Ziploc and other reclose-able bags
  • Produce bags
  • Bubble wrap
  • Salt bags
  • Cereal box liners
  • Wood pellet bags

For more information about the NexTrex recycling program, visit Trex.com/Recycling.


About Trex Company


Trex Company is the world’s largest manufacturer of high-performance wood-alternative decking and railing, with more than 25 years of product experience. The #1 brand in outdoor living is proud to be to Fortune magazine’s 2020 list of the world’s 100 Fastest-Growing Companies and to Forbes’ 2021 List of America’s Best Mid-Sized Companies. Stocked in more than 6,700 retail locations worldwide, Trex outdoor living products offer a wide range of style options with fewer ongoing maintenance requirements than wood, as well as a truly environmentally responsible choice. For more information, visit trex.com. You also can follow Trex on Twitter (@Trex_Company), Instagram (@trexcompany) Pinterest (trexcompany), or Houzz (trex-company-inc), “like” Trex on Facebook, or view product and demonstration videos on the brand’s YouTube channel (TheTrexCo).

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312-565-4634 or 312-565-4632
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MPLN SHAREHOLDER DEADLINE: Bernstein Liebhard LLP Reminds Investors of the Deadline to File a Lead Plaintiff Motion In a Securities Class Action Lawsuit Against MultiPlan Corporation

NEW YORK, March 15, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Bernstein Liebhard, a nationally acclaimed investor rights law firm, reminds investors of the deadline to file a lead plaintiff motion in a securities class action lawsuit that has been filed on behalf of investors who purchased or acquired the securities of MultiPlan Corporation (“MultiPlan”) f/k/a Churchill Capital Corp. III. (“Churchill III” or the “Company”) (NYSE: MPLN) between July 12, 2020 and November 10, 2020 (the “Class Period”). The lawsuit filed in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York alleges violations of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

If you purchased MultiPlan securities, and/or would like to discuss your legal rights and options please visit MultiPlan Shareholder Class Action Lawsuit or contact Matthew E. Guarnero toll free at (877) 779-1414 or [email protected].

Churchill III was formed in 2019 as a blank check company, or SPAC, in October 2019 and completed its IPO on or about February 14, 2020. In July, 2020, Churchill III announced that it had entered into a preliminary agreement to merge with MultiPlan, a New York-based data analytics end-to-end cost management solutions provider to the U.S. healthcare industry.

The complaint alleges that, throughout the Class Period, defendants made materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (a) MultiPlan was losing tens of millions of dollars in sales and revenues to Naviguard, a competitor created by one of MultiPlan’s largest customers, UnitedHealthcare, which threatened up to 35% of the Company’s sales and 80% of its levered cash flows by 2022; (b) sales and revenue declines in the quarters leading up to the Merger were due to a fundamental deterioration in demand for MultiPlan’s services and increased competition; (c) MultiPlan was facing significant pricing pressures for its services and had been forced to materially reduce its take rate in the lead up to the Merger by insurers, causing the Company to cut its take rate by up to half in some cases; (d) as a result, MultiPlan was set to continue to suffer from revenues and earnings declines, increased competition and deteriorating pricing dynamics following the Merger; (e) as a result, MultiPlan was forced to seek continued revenue growth and to improve its competitive positioning through price acquisitions; (f) as a result, Churchill III investors had grossly overpaid for the acquisition of MultiPlan in the Merger.

On November 11, 2020, one month after the close of the Merger, Muddy Waters published a research report titled “MultiPlan: Private Equity Necrophilia Meets The Great 2020 Money Grab.” According to the report, MultiPlan was in significant financial decline because of its fundamentally flawed business model, which profited from excessively high healthcare costs.

On this news, the price of Churchill III securities plummeted. By November 12, 2020, the price of Churchill III Class A common stock fell to a low of just $6.12 per share, nearly 40% below the price at which shareholders could have redeemed their shares at the time of the shareholder vote on the Merger.

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Doner Partners Network Celebrates One Year by Bringing on New Chief Growth Officer

Seasoned Executive Jeb Blatt Tapped to Lead Strategic Growth Initiatives

DETROIT, March 15, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Doner Partners Network (DPN) today announced it has hired Jeb Blatt as Chief Growth Officer. Since its inception in 2019, the DPN has developed successful agency solutions for top brands, including Premise Health, the nation’s leading direct health care company. Now entering its second year, the Detroit-based network is gearing up for an accelerated new business pipeline. In this newly created role, Blatt will play a pivotal part in overseeing the network’s strategic growth initiatives.

Led by DPN Chair, David DeMuth, CEO of creative agency Doner, the DPN consists of seven partner agencies across creative, influencer marketing, shopper marketing, data and analytics, business to business marketing, and PR and lifestyle marketing. It specializes in curating bespoke client solutions through a talent-centric model.

“We like to say the Doner Partners Network will create a solution that is ‘as big as necessary, but as small as possible’ to solve client needs, and it became clear the network itself needed to add talent to continue our growth trajectory,” said DeMuth. “Coming out of a non-traditional agency space, Jeb brings a unique perspective that will serve him well in this role and help him in developing the solutions fitting the exact needs of clients.”

Previously, Blatt served as SVP, Head of Account Services & Growth at Jack Morton Worldwide, where he spearheaded global strategic growth and new business efforts, while also overseeing the agency’s largest accounts, including Subway, Lenovo, L.L.Bean, Molson Coors, LYCRA, LEGO, and Nespresso. Jeb spent more than sixteen years at Jack Morton, steadily moving up the ranks while continuing to drive growth and results.

“I was immediately drawn to the bespoke nature of the DPN. There is no ‘one size fits all’ approach anymore, and being able to create custom solutions is what sets us apart,” said Blatt. “With talent at the forefront, we have the opportunity to create unique opportunities that truly match clients’ ever-changing needs.”

The DPN brings together award-winning creative services with data-driven strategies and agile production facilities, cutting-edge digital influencer marketing and PR offering Veritas; breakthrough shopper marketing agency 6Degrees; Yamamoto, a brand and advertising agency; creative, technology and media agency Union; New York-based brand strategy and digital PR agency KWT Global – HL Group.

Blatt will begin in his role immediately. He will relocate from Boston to Detroit with his family to work side by side with the Doner-based DPN executive leadership.

About Doner

You’ll find us At the Intersection of Modern & Main Street. It’s where we help Main Street brands compete in the modern marketplace – and Modern brands scale by connecting with everyday Americans. Our clients include McDonald’s, Johnson & Johnson, Stellantis Automobiles (formerly Fiat Chrysler), Amazon, Netflix, JBL, Hackensack Meridian Health, The UPS Store and many more of America’s favorite brands. We apply data-driven strategy to bring our creativity to life across all platforms. And we offer our clients speed and efficiency with an in-house content studio that is the largest in the Midwest and unmatched in the industry. To learn more about Doner and see some of our work, visit doner.com

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Origin Agritech Announces the Development of New Corn Traits

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BEIJING, March 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Origin Agritech Ltd. (NASDAQ: SEED) (the “Company” or “Origin”), an agriculture technology company, today announced that it has developed several new corn traits, including drought resistance and southern rust resistance.

The Biotechnology Center of Beijing Origin Seed Industry, Co., Ltd. (Origin Agritech’s subsidiary) developed the new traits using the company’s cutting-edge technology. Origin’s industry leading germoplasms, which were developed over the last 20 years, played a vital role in the creation of the new corn crops as the plants provide all the other unmodified traits necessary for a thriving corn plant.

Southern corn rust and drought are both very detrimental to corn crops. It is estimated that southern corn rust may result in a yield loss of 45% (link). Drought can cause yields to drop by 30% or more (link). The recent news out of China (link) that drought had affected 475,333 hectares of arable land accentuates the need for drought tolerant corn crops in China.

“With climate change leading to prolonged periods of drought throughout the world, drought resistant crops become ever more important,” said Dr. Gengchen Han, Origin’s Chairman. “I am proud of the speed and efficiencies with which our team developed these new traits as it demonstrates how responsive we can be to the developing needs of farmers.”


About Origin Agritech Limited

Origin Agritech Limited, founded in 1997 and headquartered in Zhong-Guan-Cun (ZGC) Life Science Park in Beijing, is a leading Chinese agricultural technology company. In crop seed biotechnologies, Origin Agritech’s phytase corn was the first transgenic corn to receive the Bio-Safety Certificate from China’s Ministry of Agriculture. Over the years, Origin has established a robust biotechnology seed pipeline including products with glyphosate tolerance and pest resistance (Bt) traits. For further information, please visit the Company’s website at: http://www.originseed.com.cn or

http://www.originseed.com.cn/en/

. The company also maintains a twitter account for updating investors on company and industry developments, which is @origin_agritech.


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Although the Company believes that the expectations expressed in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, it cannot assure you that such expectations will turn out to be correct, and actual results may differ materially from the anticipated results. You are urged to consider these factors carefully in evaluating the forward-looking statements contained herein and are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements, which are qualified in their entirety by these cautionary statements.

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