text: ELYRIA — Elyria has hired a new parking attendant as an attempt to crackdown on people hogging parking spaces for hours in the downtown area. Mayor Holly Brinda said that there have been concerns and complaints from business owners about parking near their businesses. They want clearer signage on when and how long people can park on the streets and free up spaces for more customer flow, she said. “We definitely have some parking difficulties, there’s no doubt,” Brinda said. The city and Main Street Elyria will have an open session for business owners to meet the new parking attendant, Dean Arroyo, Tuesday from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. in City Council chambers. The meeting will allow business owners to share their thoughts about proposed short-term and long-term remedies to the parking situation downtown. It will allow owners to learn how they can help advance downtown, Brinda said. “There needs to be some education piece,” Brinda said. “We aren’t going to just start passing out tickets.” Arroyo started this week and is making $13.39 an hour, Auditor Ted Pileski said. Arroyo will be reporting back to police, but is not a police officer. “He is definitely another set of eyes and ears for the police,” Brinda said. Business owners and rental property owners downtown who are interested in attending should R.S.V.P. the mayor’s office by calling 326-1402 by noon Monday. The meeting is the beginning of revitalization for the downtown area, Brinda said. The city and Main Street Elyria will be collaborating on a number of other new improvement initiatives including safety, downtown master planning and an accompanying development plan with specific strategies and a timeline, a downtown vacant property registry and developing cross-promotional marketing strategies. Brinda said that there will be future meetings for all the improvement areas. But she stressed that this first meeting will only be about parking improvements and enforcement.


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The cloud surrounding who will succeed Disney CEO Bob Iger may be clearing up with two former executives rejoining the fold.
Kevin Mayer and Tom Staggs will rejoin the company as consultants to Iger, according to the Financial Times. The pair were top contenders for taking over as CEO before Iger’s initial retirement but left Disney when it was clear Bob Chapek would be the successor.
Last year, Iger came out of retirement after Bob Chapek was let go following a short, but problem-filled run. Disney recently extended Iger’s contract through 2026.
The return of these two executives signals that Disney is eager to set up a clear path for the future of the company’s leadership – even if it’s not a guarantee either will get the role. It comes at a time when Disney is struggling with a myriad of problems, from the movies that are misfiring to its money-losing Disney Plus series. While Iger is navigating the company through these issues, a well-defined succession plan offers additional stability.
Mayer and Staggs were well respected by Wall Street before they left Disney to start a media startup called Candle.
Disney wasn’t available for comment. Check back with Cord Cutters News for further updates.
Disney, meanwhile, is focusing more effort on its streaming division, which has been losing subscribers. Mayer worked on establishing the initial strategy, and also led the acquisition of the Marvel and Star Wars franchises.
Iger has said he found several areas to improve and is reorganizing the company to reduce operational costs, drive up Disney Plus memberships, and add more content to maintain its subscriber base.
The company earlier this month said it would be investing more money and effort into fresh content spanning a variety of genres, casting a wider net to entice more people to keep watching.
Mayer and Staggs will help advise on the state of the legacy television assets, including working with ESPN President Jimmy Pitaro. ESPN has lost subscribers, so the trio will be working towards forming a new game plan for this Disney division.
Their insider knowledge of Disney contributed to the company’s success in the past and is likely to be a big asset in turning things around.
Disney is considering promoting from within. Film Chief Alan Bergman, Co-Chair Dana Walden, and Theme Parks Head Josh D’Amaro are on the list of potential successors, according to the FT. With only a few years remaining until Iger’s second retirement, the clock is ticking on Disney turning things around.

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Unlike many other iPhone models, iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus feature glass panels on the front and back that can be removed without taking the entire iPhone apart.
The reports from TechCrunch and CNET suggest that the removable back glass panel will lead to easier iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus repairs. As a matter of fact, this is the first time that an iPhone can be opened from the back since the iPhone 4S.
TechCrunch’s Matthew Panzarino noted the change, saying that “the iPhone’s back glass can now be replaced without having to disassemble the phone, something that was not possible before.” The same has also been observed in early teardowns.
The iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus need to be disassembled from the back cover. No need to dismantle the screen. Be careful not to break it. pic.twitter.com/DSRw2H8PV3
— DuanRui (@duanrui1205) September 15, 2022
Currently, there is no supporting evidence that iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max also have an easily removable back glass panel. It seems as if the change is limited to the standard models only.
For those wondering about the cost of the repair, Apple will charge $169 for replacing broken back glass on the iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus, respectively. AppleCare+ coverage for the iPhone reduces the fee to $29 for both models. These fees, however, may vary at Apple Authorized Service Providers.
To replace the backs of iPhones with flat-edged designs, particularly iPhone 12 and iPhone 13, Apple Stores and Apple Authorized Service Providers have to open up iPhones from the display side and disassemble components. This involves disassembling the components, and installing the “iPhone Rear System” part, which includes all the components except the display and rear camera of an iPhone.
On the other hand, to repair iPhone 11 and older models with cracked back glass, Apple completely replaced the device. There was, in fact, no method to repair/change the glass officially. The new glass back not only makes it not easier for service centers to repair the iPhone 14, but it’s also quite cost and environmentally friendly.
Source: TechCrunch, CNET


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ROLLS-ROYCE has done a great job at sticking to its classical design language even if it has embraced new technology. Toyota is taking the same route with one of its upcoming models.
Toyota Motor Corp., ahead of the Tokyo Motor Show 2017 that’s set to open on Oct. 25, announced it will be presenting its latest version of the Century, the car maker’s limousine first made in 1967, and which is intended mainly for its home market. Toyota said the car will reach Japan showrooms in mid-2018.
The new third-generation Century — the first-gen soldiered on for 30 years — continues on the tradition of master craftsmanship and high-quality “monozukuri,” or “all-encompassing manufacturing,” according to a Toyota statement. The car will be environment-friendly though, the company assured.
Also expected to continue in the new Century is its focus on passenger comfort, and Toyota said the car will feature “advanced equipment and amenities suitable for a luxury limousine.” Further helping are the longer wheelbase, a lower doorsill and higher door cutouts, all of which improve access to the backseat. Japanese design elements are also used throughout the car, Toyota said.
Powering the new Century is a 5.0-liter V8 with direct injection that’s paired with a two-stage electric motor, creating a hybrid power plant. This, Toyota said, cuts fuel use and noise.
A mix of classical and modern, the new Century promises to be.


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Staff from the Exmouth store have undertaken a fundraising push for the Exeter Kidney Unit during October.
Exeter Kidney Unit
Throughout the week of fundraising, collected money for the Exeter Kidney Unit with a table top sale, cakes and glasses repairs in return for donations. The store also held a raffle offering customers the chance to win a designer pair of glasses, with UltraClear coating on the lenses. The store organised the fundraising event to support Tina Ketteridge- Allen who has trained Specsavers staff across Devon and Cornwall and is having Kidney Dialysis treatment three times a week at the unit.
Ria Heskins, store director at Specsavers Exmouth, says: ‘As a store we love fundraising for good causes, but this is one is extra special and very close to our heart. Tina has made a big impact on staff across the region and we wanted to do something to help.
We are thrilled to have raised £194 for the cause and hope that this raises awareness for the unit and the support available.’
Tina Ketteridge - Allen
Tina Ketteridge-Allen, training and development manager from Specsavers, says: ‘I am so grateful to the Exmouth store for supporting the Kidney Unit, it is something that has become part of my life at the moment and it means a lot that the staff want to support that. The staff and facilities at the unit are second to none and I’m grateful to be in such good care.’
The Kidney Unit
The Kidney Unit at the Royal Devon & Exeter Foundation Trust provides renal services for a population of around 900,000 across Exeter, North Devon, East Devon, Torbay and much of Somerset. As a close-knit multi-disciplinary team they aim to provide holistic, evidence-based care and information to renal patients and their families.


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McConnellsburg, Pa. — March 21, 2017
— JLG Industries, Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation company [NYSE:OSK] and a leading global manufacturer of aerial work platforms
and telehandlers, is supporting customers in the growing low-level access segment with a variety of solutions, including the award-winning JLG® EcoLift™ series.
Access, Lift & Handlers magazine named the JLG EcoLift a winner in the Product Innovation – Self-propelled/push-around AWPs under 20-feet of Platform Height category during the group’s annual conference. According to judges, “There’s a lot of interest for this type of product because people are moving away from ladder use. The EcoLift is power-free, with no oil, batteries or hydraulics, which means it will be long-lasting and eco-friendly. There are a lot of attributes to this machine that make it innovative: it’s totally manual, the wheels lock, it’s safe and a pretty cool little device.”
Introduced at The Rental Show 2016, the JLG® EcoLift 50 and EcoLift 70 give operators the confidence to tackle low-level tasks, like changing light bulbs, hanging décor or accessing HVAC ductwork.
“The light-weight, easier-to-use EcoLift provides an eco-friendly solution for the growing number of customers who are looking for a safe and more efficient alternative to ladders and scaffolding,” Paul Kreutzwiser, JLG Industries global director, scissor/verticals/low-level access category. “We are honored to receive this recognition, as it underscores our commitment to the low-level access market segments.”
The JLG EcoLift is virtually maintenance-free, thanks to a patented stored power lift/lower system that requires no batteries, hydraulics, oils, or controls. In addition, they are easy to operate, environmentally friendly, and provide working heights of 10 feet 11 inches and 13 feet 2 inches, respectively, by simply turning a handle to move the platform up or down. The lifts’ lightweight design makes them easy to push around a job site. Both models are rated for 330-pound capacity, leaving room for materials and tools to boost productivity. And, because there are no hydraulics or motors involved, the eco-friendly lifts are virtually silent, making them a preferred piece of equipment for finish work on construction sites or even as maintenance access equipment in schools, hospitals, and other institutions.
In addition to the EcoLift series, JLG’s low-level access solutions include the 830P push-around mast lift and LiftPod® personal portable lifts.
For more information about JLG low-level access equipment, please visit www.jlg.com/en/equipment/low-level-access. For more information about JLG®, visit at www.jlg.com.


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FISHERS, Ind. (Oct. 13, 2022) – spokenote, a technology startup, announced plans today to scale its operations in Indiana, establishing its headquarters in Fishers and creating up to 300 new, high-wage jobs by the end of 2026.
“Indiana continues to position itself as a leader in entrepreneurship and in tech innovation, making us the perfect place for spokenote to launch and grow,” said Governor Eric J. Holcomb. “I couldn’t be more grateful for them choosing Indiana among a world of options and for the hundreds of high-tech, high-wage jobs they will create for Hoosiers in central Indiana.”
“As a state, we are focused on advancing future-focused industries by investing in innovative, high-growth companies like spokenote,” said Indiana Secretary of Commerce Brad Chambers. “Indiana was named one of the top global emerging destinations for startups, and our robust network of entrepreneurs and innovative companies like spokenote will continue to elevate our reputation as a leader in the tech sector.”
The company, which provides a platform enabling customers to “add video to anything,” will invest $2.95 million to establish and grow its headquarters in the Certified Technology Park in Fishers. spokenote will locate in and equip a 4,000-square-foot office in the Techway building, which is currently being redeveloped, and plans to invest in new hardware and equipment to support its growing team. The company plans to move from its current location in the Indiana IoT Lab to its new headquarters in fourth quarter 2022.
spokenote was founded in 2021 and launched its first product in June. The company, which currently employs 10 full-time associates, plans to begin hiring for technical, sales, marketing and operations roles by year-end to support its growth and future product launches.
“We are very excited about our prospects for growth, and having the support from our state and local government makes a real impact in our expansion plans,” said John Wechsler, founder and CEO of spokenote. “Between the thriving innovation ecosystem in Fishers, and the financial incentives from the state, we’re confident in our ability to generate new jobs and create economic value in Indiana.”
The company, which recently completed its initial funding round, has utilized a number of resources available to help Indiana entrepreneurs and startups grow, including ample shared co-working spaces and the state’s Venture Capital Investment (VCI) tax credit, which helps entrepreneurs and startups attract capital more quickly by giving investors an additional incentive to invest in early-stage, growing Indiana companies.
“John Wechsler and his spokenote team have built an incredible product platform as they join the growing list of companies that have graduated from Launch Fishers,” said Fishers Mayor Scott Fadness. “As spokenote creates connections around the world, we can all be proud of the fact that it all began here in Fishers.”
spokenote’s first product – called spokenote™ stickers – allows users to view and share a recorded or uploaded video via unique, machine-readable code on a sticker. The company’s products are currently available on Amazon and spokenote.com, and plans for a retail launch are in the works for 2023. Additionally, the company anticipates developing and launching several new products for consumer and enterprise customers next year.
Based on the company’s job creation plans, the Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC) committed an investment in spokenote of up to $7 million in the form of incentive-based tax credits and up to $165,000 in training grants. These tax credits are performance-based, meaning the company is eligible to claim incentives once Hoosiers are hired and trained. The city of Fishers offered additional training grants to support the company.


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independent– Intel is in the “worst” of its chip crisis, and it will not be fixed until 2023, its chief executive has said.
Like other chip makers, the company is struggling to make enough processors to feed the vast demand, leading to issues with the availability of everything from PlayStation 5s to cars.
That will continue in some form until well past next year, Pat Gelsinger told CNBC.
“We’re in the worst of it now, every quarter next year we’ll get incrementally better, but they’re not going to have supply-demand balance until 2023,” Gelsinger said.
He said that the problem was not always creating chips in general but that specific parts may not be available. That has compressed the sales of Intel’s own computers, Mr Gelsinger said, since it was difficult to get all of the different components required.


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Rank terminates talks to buy Gala Coral's casino business
Rank Group, the owner of Mecca Bingo, has pulled out of discussions over a deal with Gala Coral to buy its casino business.
Rank boss Ian Burke said today that the proposed terms of the deal were not beneficial for the group’s shareholders.
‘Rank remains committed to delivering sustainable growth in shareholder value; the proposed terms of the potential acquisition did not achieve this objective,’ he said.
No gambling: Gala Coral said the business was not for sale when Rank made the approach
Shares in Rank, which entered talks with Gala in January, were 1.30p, or 1 per cent, to 130.80p after the announcement.
A potential deal would have seen Rank, which also owns the Grosvenor Casinos chain, overtake Malaysia's Genting to create the UK’s biggest casino operator.
Rank, which is majority owned by Guoco, the investment vehicle of Malaysian billionaire Quek Leng Chan, said it would now focus on its growth plans, which include 12 new G-Casino sites by 2015.
A spokesperson for Gala Coral said today that the company’s casino business was not for sale when Rank made an unsolicited approach.
‘Now that it is clear that a transaction on terms acceptable to our shareholders cannot be concluded, we are very happy to continue to drive growth from our casinos which are performing very strongly,’ the spokesperson said.
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Supplier Spotlight: Herida Healthcare Group prepares for next stage of growth
A Group gearing up for growth
With continuous year-on-year growth, a sleek new production facility, new products to bring to the market and new faces in the senior management team with experience of scaling businesses, it would be no understatement to say that Herida Healthcare has been busy over the past three and a half years. Attending the launch of its new factory in Leeds, THIIS discovered what the ambitious Yorkshire organisation has in store for the industry.
For many businesses, the first few years are often “make or break”, with many new companies struggling to overcome those initial hurdles of winning over customers, scaling production, as well as that all-important issue of managing working capital. For many, the challenge can prove too much, with some estimates predicting 60 percent of new businesses fail within their three years, and 20 percent close their doors within just 12 months.
One success story in the industry that has managed to avoid becoming another statistic however is Herida Healthcare, the West Yorkshire-based manufacturer of pressure care and moving & handling products.
Launched by entrepreneurs Neil Smith and John Kay, the company only started trading in 2016 but in a short space of time has managed to diversify its product offering, grow its manufacturing capabilities and establish a loyal customer base.
Its foam and dynamic mattresses, along with its slings and moving and handling range, are sold to community equipment stores, NHS trusts and long-term care homes through an exclusive dealer network across the UK, alongside a burgeoning export business.
Never one to rest on its laurels, however, the ambitious company is gearing up to take scale-up, with its sights set on becoming one of the leading suppliers in the hypercompetitive pressure care and moving & handling sectors.
In the last six months, the Leeds manufacturer has been busy laying strong foundations on which to build upon, including a change in management structure and the opening of a new manufacturing facility.
Having steadily seen a rise in orders over the past three years, Herida Healthcare took the difficult and costly decision to move its factory to a new 30,000 sq ft unit, twice the size of its former home.
Over the space of weeks, the company moved its entire production line five miles to a new space in Leeds, employing an extra six employees – bringing the headcount to 42 – to ensure it could keep up with rising demand.
During a tour of the site with Herida’s meticulous Operations Director John Kay, he explained how the move had been carefully planned to minimise disruption, moving over key pieces of equipment, such as its industrial Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) precision foam cutting machine, in such a way as to reduce downtime.
In addition to overcoming the obvious manufacturing challenges that a large-scale manufacturing relocation throws up, Herida also managed to successfully retain its workforce, something the senior management team were particularly mindful of.
The need to train and retain
Getting the opportunity to learn about the various processes involved in the creation of its pressure care mattresses and slings, it was surprising to see just the large degree of human skill involved in the production.
From the precise cutting of fabrics & foams to the intricate stitching required for slings, the level of individual expertise and training required to create many of its products reinforced just how important the individual members of the Herida workforce are to the company’s growth.
With some areas of production being reliant on skilled individuals however, it does raise the question of bottlenecks. Aware of this, Herida Healthcare has invested in training its staff across multiple areas of the manufacturing process, ensuring a degree of flexibility and capacity to keep production running smoothly.
“Our multi-trained workforce is vital to our manufacturing success,” pointed out Neil Smith, Chairman of Herida Healthcare.
“One of the risks for any manufacturing company like ours, which relies on the skills of people, is being able to maintain that skills base, particularly nowadays where textiles is not so readily taught in school and those that do come through in that area are predominately focused on the fashion side of the textiles market.
“By training our staff to work across multiple areas of the business, it means we have that extra buffer, whilst also developing, upskilling and empowering our employees.”
Keen to keep hold of its valued team, the management team made sure all staff were involved in the relocation from the start, bringing them along on the journey.
“When we first found the building, we brought the staff up so they could see it before we refurbished and refitted it. When they saw it completed, they were really excited and loved the new space,” explained Ops Director John Kay.
“That was vital. From their point of view, moving the facility would mean their lives would change, particularly as some of the team walked to the previous facility and others took the bus.”
Making the transition to the new site as smooth as possible, John explained that the company mapped out bus routes for various members of staff who were unsure about how to get to the new site, as well as providing a pool car for staff to use.
“We really do have a great team and we have invested in training our staff so they are highly skilled and really enthusiastic, so we have tried to do all we can to ensure we retained our staff,” he added.
A testament to investment
Over the course of the tour, wandering through the spacious and modern production space, the investment made into its manufacturing capabilities to ensure it can match its aspirations was apparent.
Cutting, fabrication, sewing, screen printing, welding, assembling, barcoding, testing and packaging all of its products in-house, the substantial amounts spent on capital expenditure were absolutely necessary as it looks to the future, explained Neil, enabling Herida to be highly responsive, closely control quality, and determine its own destiny.
“It’s no secret now that we probably invested almost a quarter of a million pounds working capital to start the business, however we’ll track a million-pound EBITDA this year, but the key is continuously investing in that structure,” asserted Neil.
“Where people make the mistake is not understanding that a business is a living, breathing entity and you have to keep feeding it to get it to thrive and grow.”
A helping hand
As the phrase goes, “no man is an island,” and the same can be said for a business, particularly in the beginning when capital is often the dominating factor between success and failure.
With establishing a manufacturing business requiring significant funding to pay for expensive machinery, Herida turned to a number of public sector organisations keen to help the fledgeling business find success.
“Hundreds of thousands of capital expenditure investment in machinery can’t be done unless you find investment so the grants and support we received at the early stages from organisations including Local Enterprise Partnership, Ad:Venture, Digital Enterprise and the Manufacturing Growth Programme were critical,” reflected Neil.
“The grants have helped us buy equipment and become more efficient in the manufacturing process which is often the difference between a business thriving or not surviving at all.”
Sarah Carling, Programme Manager for Ad:Venture, a business support programme for new businesses in North and West Yorkshire, commented: “Herida Healthcare is a fantastic success story that shows that the public and private sectors really can work hand in hand to bring prosperity and jobs, and boost the local economy.”
With a facility double the size, Herida has now set its sights on filling it with more products. Having entered the market with its pressure care mattresses in 2016 before expanding into the moving and handling sector with its slings range in 2018, the company is continuing to expand its portfolio.
One of the most exciting additions to its portfolio is its new mobile hoist range.
Speaking with John Bentley, Managing Director of Herida Healthcare, he commented: “We believe that having the combination of the UK manufactured slings, in combination with our high-quality hoists, we’ll be able to achieve a synergistic effect between the two together, enabling us to accelerate sales in our moving and handling range.”
A competitive area of the moving and handling market with well-established models in the market, the mobile hoist arena is one that Neil Smith is well versed in.
Discussing how Herida Healthcare will make its mark on the sector, Neil emphasised that Herida’s new mobile hoist’s versatility, lifting capabilities and manoeuvrability will enable it to carve out its place in the market.
“The mobile hoist is a generic market but if we are delivering everything that market needs – reliability, longevity, competitiveness and meeting all clinical needs – then we should be able to enjoy the same success we have found in the other areas we operate in,” stated Neil.
“Even though we are in a mature sector, I still believe there is value to be added and that’s not about providing the cheapest product but rather focusing on product lifecycle, speed of delivery and aftersales support.
“As a manufacturer, we have that speed of response which is vital as when people need these products, they usually need them immediately.”
Alongside complementing its sling offering, the mobile hoist range also opens up a residual stream for Herida’s dealers, pointed out Neil.
“It also creates a service business for our customers,” he said.
“Dealers can go in to care settings and make a point of being trained by Herida in order to promote the maintenance proposition.”
Confirming that the new hoist will be available from January, there are also hints of more products joining Herida’s growing roster, including stand aids and shower chairs.
Coinciding with the relocation and exciting new hoist range, the company has also welcomed two highly experienced and talented members to the senior management team.
Former Managing Director and now Chairman Neil Smith has passed over the reins to John Bentley, who joins Herida Healthcare having held senior positions in high-profile corporate healthcare organisations, particularly in the wound care sector.
In addition, David Emmerson, formerly of Johnson & Johnson, has joined Herida as the organisation’s Head of Operations as the company prepares to ramp up its output.
“My role will be to help the company reach the next stage in its development through organic growth while Neil focuses on growing the business through the strategic acquisition activity, or attracting further investment partners in order to enhance our growth and product portfolio” explained John Bentley.
“I’ve been in the medical devices industry for the majority of my career. Firstly, with Smith & Nephew for almost 10 years, rising through the ranks in sales before joining Molnlycke Healthcare, a substantial company that was involved in a number of product acquisitions, handling some very big brands.
“When I joined Molnlycke in the UK, we were turning over £16 million and when I left in 2011, we were turning over £150 million. A lot of it was a result of organic development, particularly on the wound care side, and then acquisition integration on surgical products.”
No stranger to playing an integral role in a manufacturer that is ready to pursue growth through both organic growth acquisitions, John has also spent time on the distribution side of the coin as well.
“I’ve worked for two large manufacturers in my career, and most recently, a distribution business called UDG Healthcare, a FTSE250 largely involved pharmaceutical services and also in medical devices, which is the business I managed,” continued John.
“As a consequence of that, there was a lot of dealings with manufacturers as a distributor and I think part of my challenge is reversing that out and appointing distributors as a manufacturer.”
With its new facility, new products and new faces, the foundations have been set for Herida to pursue further growth, with a considerable focus on increasing its exporting activity.
“As it stands, our international distribution business is over 23 percent of our turnover and mostly based in Australasia,” noted John.
“When we look to Europe, which is on our doorstep, we have had a very light touch, only really dealing with Poland, the Czech Republic, Malta and a few others. There is tremendous opportunity to grow our revenue and distribution there.”
To that end, the Leeds manufacturer attended German trade show Medica in November in search of new export opportunities and raising its profile amongst an international audience of distributors.
According to John, what the company found was an appetite for its British-made ranges on the continent.
“Off the back of Medica, we have already started to receive orders from France and have identified key target markets where our products would be a good fit,” he commented.
“In particular, the Nordic and the Benelux regions, as well as Germany, where there is a demand for high-quality products.”
Continuing to invest, John confirmed that Herida will take on a dedicated export manager to resource this growing side of the business, whilst also emphasising the opportunities that are open to the manufacturer closer to home.
“In relation to the UK, we are planning to ramp up our commercial capabilities by investing in our sales resource, including bringing on board two new people,” maintained John.
“That will expand our sales team to four, giving us national coverage in England, with the exception of the South West. The drive will be getting out there, spreading the word and doing more business with more customers.
“We are dealing with some extremely large community equipment stores currently but out of the approximately 120+ community loan stores in the country, we are dealing with arguably 10 percent of those in some shape or form, so there is a big opportunity there.”
With attractive routes for further growth open both domestically and globally to Herida, an experienced MD at the helm, an energetic chairman pursuing growth and a precise operations’ team ensuring seamless production, the future for Herida looks bright.
“Herida Healthcare really is at a crossing pointing now and we have substantially invested to ensure we can take that next step,” finished John.
“We are a profitable organisation and I think we are well placed for the future. Now the focus is on sustainable growth with our trade partners, offering a wider portfolio to the market and making our mark in the industry.”
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Due to an unusual heat wave that swept the country this year, tomato and mango production was badly affected. Mango prices jumped above Rs 100 per kilo in many parts of the country, while tomato prices also soared to Rs 100-120 per kg in some places.
Uttar Pradesh, the biggest mango producer, is experiencing the lowest yield in two decades, with more than 80% of the crop damaged due to the heatwave. UP holds a 23.47% share in India’s total mango production. While domestic prices have soared, weak production is also expected to hurt Indian exports.
Reason for low production
The scorching heat of early summer this year severely affected mango and tomato production. According to Shriram Gadhave, president of the Vegetable Growers Association of India, the heat wave has caused tomato blossoms to dry up, which is impacting production. He also said that due to the change in climatic conditions, pest attacks on tomato crops have also increased, Economic Times reported. He said that an area that used to produce 10 tons of tomatoes is now producing only 3 tons.
According to the report, the heatwave also affected mango blossoms in the same way. S Insram Ali, president of the Mango Growers Association of India, said mangoes grow best at 27 degrees Celsius and this year temperatures soared at the start of the season. He said: “Farmers will suffer a huge loss because of this (drop in production),” in the ET report.
Prices aren’t going to drop anytime soon
According to Gadhave, tomato prices will not drop until July when the new crop arrives, while mango prices are not expected to drop this year.
On the other hand, the drop in mango production is going to have an impact on the export of fresh mangoes to countries like the United Arab Emirates, Oman, Qatar and Kuwait.
Earlier, South Punjab also witnessed a 60% drop in mango production due to the unprecedented spring heat wave. The mango harvest has also taken a hit in Andhra Pradesh.
Meanwhile, in Vidarbha districts, Maharashtra, orange orchards have been badly affected. The quality and quantity of the harvest have been badly affected due to the heat and poor maintenance due to the shortage of electricity.


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Good for the economy if not for our nerves: Hopeful football fans buying booze and TVs to boost spending as Euro 2016 looms
- England have never won tournament but it still boosts consumer spending
- Euro 96, when England hosted tournament, saw biggest effect
- Wales and Northern Ireland may see greatest effect from qualifying
England might not have had much success at the European Championships in the past, but hopeful football fans buying booze and upgrading their TVs should give the economy a boost, according to a new report.
Research by Lloyds Bank has showed that England’s involvement in previous tournaments, despite never winning, has led to a sharp rise in spending growth, which in turn helped the economy.
Euro 96, when England was the host nation of the championships, saw average consumer spending growth rise the most – from 0.32 per cent before the tournament to 1.28 per cent afterwards, Lloyds said.
Hopeful: Consumer spending should be boosted by the Euro 2016 football championships, says Lloyds Bank
Consumer spending growth on average steps up from 0.26 per cent to 0.41 per cent between the second and third quarter, in championship years.
This trend of an upturn in performance between the two quarters has not generally been seen in non-championship years, according to Lloyds.
Nitesh Patel, economist at Lloyds Bank, said that successful Euros campaigns have tended to have a positive short-term impact on the mood of consumers in the nations that participate to the games.
Wales and Northern Ireland, who have qualified for the event for the first time, may experience a greater benefit than England, according to Patel.
‘Whilst many other factors will be at play driving consumer spending and GDP growth, the research shows that there are generally rises in spending growth during the period of the event that tend to drop off later on in the year, once the euphoria wears off’, he said.
‘This suggests that part of the consumer spending and GDP growth during this period may be due to the 'feelgood' factor associated with sporting success’, he added.
New entries: Wales and Northern Ireland, who have qualified for the event for the first time, may experience a greater benefit than England according to the report
Howard Archer, chief European and UK economist at IHS Economics, said: ‘The better the home nation countries do, the greater the potential boost to the economy. If there are widespread early exits, there will be a large number of souvenirs and perhaps replica kits in the bargain buckets.’
But he said there was a possibility that some of this spending will be displaced from other areas – and that many people will have upgraded their TV's sooner or later anyway and just brought it forward.
Archer added: ‘On the downside, there is the possibility that there will be a small hit to productivity from people watching the games on TV when they would otherwise be working.
‘There could also be some people taking their holidays in France to watch the football, who would otherwise have taken them at home. However, I suspect that these potential negative factors will be slight.’
Euro 96 , when England hosted the championships and Darren Anderton (left) and Alan Shearer (right) were stars of the side, have the economy the biggest boost
The news comes as the UK economy is expected to slow down further in the second quarter after a raft of poor data from all sectors, including the dominant services sector, with businesses staying put ahead of the EU referendum.
Activity in the services sector, which makes up about two thirds of the economy, only picked up slightly in May from April’s three-year low, while construction and manufacturing saw new work decline.
Meanwhile, the OECD recently cut its forecast for UK growth this year to 1.7 per cent, down from 2.2 per cent predicted in February.
It said that Brexit would have significant impact on growth across Europe and rest of the world and trigger turbulence in financial markets.
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Supply issues take center stage in Turkey’s polymer markets
Now questions in mind appear as below for Q1 2021:
*When will freight rates cool off?
*How will demand evolve in China prior to holiday?
*Will Turkey start to attract imports amid improved netbacks?
Sharply higher freights disrupted product flow
Import PVC supplies in Turkey have already been tight for several months. This was in tandem with lingering production issues as well as robust demand on a global scale since Q3. Tightness sent prices to more than a 12-year high in the country, exhausting many buyers.
PP, PE, PS, ABS and EPS markets also started to grapple with diminishing supplies as the last quarter of the year kicked off. This was because poor netbacks caused sellers to shy away from Turkey in the previous months. Steeply higher freight rates, high appetite of Chinese buyers and a lack of sufficient domestic supply also led to dried-up availability.
A container shortage led to massive hikes in transportation costs which were mirrored on polymer prices. Faster price hikes drove a panic atmosphere which gripped Turkish markets last week. More converters were tempted back to the market in fear of deepening constraints.
Moreover, costs of road transportation followed suit. Higher freights from Iran to Turkey drove rising offers for PP fibre, HDPE film and b/m, pipe 100 and polystyrene for this origin week over week.
A lack of Korean offers affected PPBC and styrenics the most
South Korean producers are already unable to offer January cargos for PP, PE citing a lack of booking space.
This largely affected PP block copolymer and HDPE markets. Distributors lifted their prices blaming their surging replacement costs and waning prompt supplies.
The locally-held PP copolymer injection market broke above the $1800/ton ex-warehouse Turkey, inc VAT threshold right before prices hit $1850/ton or even higher. PPRC injection started to be offered as high as $1900/ton with no deals at the time of press.
An HDPE buyer reported, “Our Korean supplier will not offer material to Turkey until mid-February given rising freights and a lack of empty containers. We will need to find alternative options to meet our requirements as end product demand remains active.” The scarcity of offers sent HDPE pipe 100 prices to a two-and-a-half-year high this week, according to the weekly average data from ChemOrbis.
In styrenics, lower allocations amid turnarounds accompanied by higher freights brought increases of more than $300/ton for Korean GPPS, HIPS and ABS from the previous month.
An EPS trader said, “We have not received any offers from Korea for 2 months now, while European prices spiked €150/ton on shortage.” Plus, domestic PS and EPS suppliers closed their order books, as players affirmed.
Restricted quotas from other regular suppliers, domestic sources
December shipment cargos from Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Egypt, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan and Azerbaijan were limited for PP and PE. This stemmed from lingering output issues or bulky sales to China back in October and November.
Comments on low stocks on the side of Petkim also prevailed. “LDPE and PVC supplies are tight at the producer as demand is still active on some delays from Europe,” noted a participant.
Higher freights propelled firmer PET bottle and polyester markets with a lack of December shipments from Asia. Textile chips gained $20/ton on the week, while Chinese POY (300-500 denier) offers breached above $1000/ton CFR Turkey for nearing cargoes.
Will improved netbacks attract import cargos to Turkey in Q1?
Data from ChemOrbis Price Wizard suggest that Turkey’s homo-PP premium over China hit $185/ton, while LLDPE and HDPE trade $55-110/ton above this market. The discount of LDPE to China narrowed from $88/ton last week to $30/ton this week amid a steady trend in this market.
Turkey also regained its premium for other products including ABS and PS, while it continues to offer probably the highest netback for PVC among major markets.
Players are questioning whether or not Turkey can attract imports in the coming term now that it eventually offers improved netbacks and China is readying for New Year holidays in February.
Some participants hope to see an ease in tightness in case Turkey remains profitable. On the other side of the coin, logistical challenges are anticipated to continue to dominate polymer markets through the first months of 2021. “China’s buying appetite will remain under close watch in Q1,” said a large manufacturer
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Huawei is rereleasing its flagship phone from last year as the P30 Pro “New Edition.” The device now ships with Android 10 preinstalled, and it’s got a new silver color option that was previously only available on the P40 Pro. Otherwise, this is an identical device to last year’s phone, meaning it has a 6.47-inch OLED display, four rear cameras, and, crucially, comes with a full suite of Google’s apps and services.
Emphasizing its compatibility with Google’s apps and services, an image of the phone on Huawei’s German website advertises that the phone allows you to (via Google Translate) “use top-apps as usual,” “use Android as usual,” and get “security updates as usual.”
The P30 Pro is a significant device for Huawei because it was the last flagship phone the company released before US trade restrictions prevented it from using Google’s apps or services. While it’s continued to release new phones like the Mate 30 and P40 Pro based on the open-source core of Android in October 2019 and April 2020, respectively, it also rereleased the P30 Pro once before for users who weren’t prepared to leave Google’s ecosystem behind. The “new” version of the P30 Pro it announced in September last year was the same handset as the March original, only with new color schemes.
Huawei’s sales numbers suggest that many people don’t want to buy a Google-free Android phone. The Wall Street Journal recently reported that Huawei’s smartphone shipments outside of China dropped by 35 percent in the first quarter of the year. Although the coronavirus pandemic explains some of the fall, Huawei’s sales declined two times as much as Samsung’s and four times more than Apple. The WSJ notes that the fall threatens Huawei’s placement as the world’s second-biggest smartphone manufacturer.
For now, Huawei has only officially confirmed a German release for the P30 Pro New Edition, where it says the device will ship on June 1st. The device is currently being listed for €749 for the model with 256GB of internal storage, which is a pretty big discount over its original €1,099 price from last year. However, there’s no sign of its original 128GB and 512GB storage options. Android Authority reports that the phone will release in more countries outside of Germany, but there’s no official word on which or what their release dates might be.


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Getting ahead of the game on electric vehicle ‘smart charger’ installations in Truro
The Government’s drive towards a ‘zero emissions’ future has stepped up a gear following a recent announcement that all funded chargers must use smart technology from July this year.
Grants are available from the Government towards the cost of installing electric vehicle chargers at the home and workplace. As Government-approved installers, Mr. Electric can apply for the grants for you and install the equipment as a one-stop shop.
To go a step further, it was recently announced that Government-funded charge points at the home must use innovative smart technology from July this year.
This future-proofing measure means the charge points need to be remotely accessible and capable of receiving, interpreting and reacting to a signal.
Reducing the costs of electric vehicle use
Smart charging technology can also reduce high peaks of electricity demands which minimises the cost of electric vehicles to the system while also keeping costs down for consumers by encouraging off-peak charging.
This news doesn’t come as a surprise to us and we already work with a number of Government-approved manufacturers of electric vehicle infrastructure who specialise in smart chargers, which means we are pretty much ahead of the game on this front.
For example, we’re a tier one supplier to EO Charging which builds smart energy technologies, including its revolutionary smart energy device eoHUB. The eoHUB can connect up to 30 Genius chargers, for super cost-effective installation of multiple smart chargers, and allows you to control them via eiCloud and the eoAPP.
Installers of electric vehicle charging points in Truro
Many of the electric vehicle chargers we install in Truro and across Cornwall already have the remote capabilities that make this a really convenient and cost-effective ‘green’ transport solution.
The Government has also confirmed it will maintain the level of grants for home and workplace car charger installation at up to £500. The aim is that this will make the technology as accessible as possible for people and businesses who already own, or are considering making the switch to, plug-in or hybrid vehicles.
Jesse Norman, the Government’s Roads Minister, said: “The Government wants the UK to be the best place in the world to build and own an electric vehicle, and through leadership and innovation, it is paving the way to a zero emission future.
“We have already supported the installation of over 100,000 home charge points. The measures announced will give more people the opportunity to make the move to electric.”
Automotive Minister, Richard Harrington, added: “These measures will make it easier for consumers to move towards electric vehicles, helping us power towards a cleaner, greener future.
“Through our modern Industrial Strategy and Automotive Sector Deal, we are investing to ensure the UK is the leading destination for the innovation and manufacture of electric vehicle batteries and technologies to help all parts of the UK reap the economic benefits of these innovations.”
Last summer, the Government published its Road to Zero strategy which has the goal for all cars and vans to be effectively zero emission by 2040. Measures within the strategy amount to almost £1.5bn of investment in the industry.
At Mr. Electric, we have started 2019 with a record month in the number and value of chargers installed and we’re expecting the rest of the year to follow suit.
If you’re considering an electric vehicle, it’s well worth having a look at the electric car charging grants available as these really can help to sway the decision.


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The tire lasts the entire lifetime of the vehicle, and even then, it can be reconditioned or completely recycled.
In the past, we have brought you different advanced and futuristic tires that were bound to impress with their ingenuity. However, one thing these tires all had in common was that they were made of rubber.
Now, an Arizona-based startup called Global Air Cylinder Wheels (GACW) has developed a new type of tire that foregoes the need for pollutive rubber. It’s called the Air Suspension Wheel (ASW) and it comes courtesy of serial inventor and structural dynamic engineer Dr. Zoltan Kemeny.
It consists of a mechanical wheel mostly made of steel equipped with in-wheel pneumatic suspension through cylinders and better yet it is eco-friendly and cost-efficient. This is because it has the same lifespan as its associated vehicle.
Once the vehicle’s time has ended, the ASW tire can be reconditioned or completely recycled. That is an option that rubber tires simply don’t offer.
One area where this type of tire can be extremely useful for is Off The Road (OTR) purposes.
OTR tires are the massive tires found on agriculture and construction equipment. These tires are used on terrain that has major wear and tear. They are also quite pricey: costing $75,000 each sometimes for a lifespan of just six to nine months.
“That is a large expense for a product that does not last,”
This is where the ASW tire comes in extremely handy. It provides a long-lasting durable option for farm and construction vehicles that do not need to be replaced for the entire lifetime of the vehicle.
But don’t let the firm’s interest in the OTR market fool you. The ASW technology can be applied to all vehicles currently using traditional rubber tires. And that is something GACW is planning to take advantage of.
“At this point, our plan is to expand our distribution network and really start taking the tire industry by storm,” the company concluded.


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The man behind an electric car maker which was once a major rival of Tesla has just unveiled two new models.
Henrik Fiske0'sr last company, Fisker Automotive, went bankrupt in 2013. It was known for building luxury cars, favoured by celebrities.
Now, Fisker has created a high-end car aimed at the mass market. The electric car maker promises a longer battery life and range than any other currently available to consumers.
Both the technology and the market are more mature now than when we first started out as pioneers in the electric vehicle industry, and our new vehicle will be the most innovative and cutting-edge electric car ever created.
The Danish designer has a long history of working with cars, having been employed by both Aston Martin and BMW.
The Fisker Karma model was released in 2012 and was on sale for $100,000, but after 2,000 of the cars were sold, Fisker left the company. It then filed for bankruptcy, owing US taxpayers $139m (£109m).
Fisker's rival, Tesla, has never made a profit, but announced recently that it made a record number of cars in the third quarter.
Tesla boss Elon Musk said the number of vehicles delivered hit a record 24,500 in the third quarter. The electronic car manufacturer said the figure was "slightly conservative, as we only count a car as delivered if it is transferred to the customer and all paperwork is correct."


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Get your own turn on the catwalk by applying for today’s top gigs! The CW TV series “Katy Keene,” starring Lucy Hale, is seeking background actors to play fashion designers and influencers. Plus, a low-budget horror film, a student thriller, and a how-to video are all casting actors around the country.
Background casting continues for the CW TV series “Katy Keene,” starring Lucy Hale. Talent, aged 18–65, with their own high-end fashionable wardrobes are wanted to portray fashion designers and influencers at a fashion show. Filming will take place on Jan. 29 in New York City. Pay is $165 for 10 hours of work. Apply here!
Join the cast of “Mutilator 2,” a low-budget horror film. The production is casting actors, aged 18–53, for various lead and supporting roles. Rehearsals will take place in early April in North Carolina, with filming starting on April 15 in Atlantic Beach, NC. Pay is $100 minimum with weekly paydays. Apply here!
Casting is underway for “Periculum,” a student film that tells the story of Ares, a young man in hiding from his family with boyfriend. Talent, aged 20–30, is wanted for four major roles, including the starring role of Ares. Filming will take place on Feb. 25–26 in NYC. Pay is $125 per day. Apply here!
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NFC Times Exclusive Insight – Samsung Electronics today released exact dates for when it plans to launch its mobile-payments service, Samsung Pay–Aug. 20 in South Korea and the U.S. on Sept. 28–while saying it also intends to roll out the service in the UK, Spain and China.
In addition, Samsung has agreed to sign up for the Visa Digital Enablement Program, or VDEP, which could streamline the recruitment of issuers for its Samsung Pay wallet–if the issuers agree to use Visa’s tokenization service. Samsung follows Google, which was the first wallet provider to sign up for VDEP, in May, for use with its forthcoming Android Pay wallet.
Samsung announced the Samsung Pay launch dates today in New York, where it unveiled its latest flagship phablets, the Galaxy Note 5 and Galaxy S6 Edge+. The new devices will come preloaded with Samsung Pay, while users will need to download Samsung Pay software for the device maker’s flagship smartphones, the Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge, released earlier this year.


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Tourism is one of the biggest income earners for Africa because of its beautiful and unique sites, friendly population and eclectic culture.
However, some countries receive more tourists than others because of various reasons including diversity of tourism spots, tourist packages, as well as political and economic stability.
The recently released African statistical yearbook by the African Development Bank Group (AfDB) highlights the number of tourists that visited each African countries in 2017. According to AfDB:
Data on Tourism have been primarily collected from National sources, and where national sources are not available, from the online databases UNWTO and Tourism Decision Metrics of Tourism Economics.
Here are the four countries with the highest number of tourists in 2017:
Morocco leads Africa again as the country with the highest tourist arrivals in 2017. According to the report, 11 million tourists visited the country. Some of the popular sites for tourists in Morocco include:
South Africa comes in second with 10 million tourists arriving in the country in 2017. The country offers not only wildlife but also scenic sites such as the table mountains and historical gems such as Robben Island.
Here are some of the popular sites.
Kruger National Park
Egypt comes in at third with eight million tourists. From the pyramids to the oases and temples in the region, tourists have some great sites to see:
Hurghada Red sea tours
Egypt National Museum
Tunisia had 5.7million tourists in 2017. Some of the sites to see include:
El Jem Amphitheatre


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T-Mobile will start carrying nano-SIM cards in mid October, allowing owners of unlocked iPhone 5s to jump to the carrier, according to a report.
The Verge says it’s confirmed the news with T-Mobile, following a tweet that went out from @T-MobileHelp earlier in the week.
This past Wednesday — the day Apple took the wraps off the iPhone 5 — T-Mobile kicked off its “Unlocked & Unlimited” campaign, under which it will be carrying unlocked iPhones in its stores for demonstration purposes, airing national commercials inviting unlocked iPhone users into its stores, and launching a few of its own iPhone apps.
That’s mainly to take advantage of the presumed flood of older iPhone models that will hit the market as people upgrade to the 5. (T-Mobile already offers SIM cards for older iPhone models.)
“For everyone waiting in line for their new iPhone, they’ve got to do something with their original product,” Harry Thomas, director of marketing at T-Mobile, told CNET on Monday.
But clearly the carrier would like to see iPhone 5 owners come aboard as well. There’s a catch, though. Aside from the fact that unlocking a phone is no easy task, and buying an already unlocked device is spendy (at least $649 in the U.S.), the iPhone doesn’t support T-Mobile’s 3G service…
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Thailand-based Akaryn Hotel Group has appointed
Putri Istiarini as Group Director of Sales and Marketing.
Istiarini's career started in Bali in 1993 working for brands such
as Mandarin Oriental, Banyan Tree, Shangri-La, Westin and
After honing her skills and abilities in the
luxury leisure segment for 13 years, Ms. Istiarini decided to
pursue broader roles in new territories, first moving to Ho Chi
Minh (Saigon) and then to China with Marco Polo Hotels. There she
gained experience in the corporate, group and MICE
segments and was ultimately promoted to Group DOSM for Marco Polo
Hotels based in Hong Kong.
More recently, Istiarini has been based
in Bangkok with the Onyx Hospitality Group as their Director of
"At Akaryn Hotel Group, we're proud to
continuously invest in core talents that benefit all properties in
our portfolio and further support our vision for cultivating
boutique offerings across Southeast Asia," said Akaryn Hotel
Group's founder and
managing director, Anchalika Kijkanakorn. "We're delighted to have
Putri join our team and I am positive that her knowledge of the
Asian region and strategic mindset will bring tremendous value to
Akaryn Hotel Group and its hotels."
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You can visit the Audi design studio with a virtual tour. Audi has been sharing the design world with its visitors with its Insight Audi Design tour organized through audi.stream site.
In the virtual tour, where visitors can participate with a PC, tablet or smartphone, videos and digital projects provide information on many topics such as how Audi designers work, how the design language of the future is formed, and past design approaches. In the interactive virtual tour, which is free of charge with a guide, visitors' questions are also answered. Insight Audi Design, which is part of the virtual factory tour that Audi launched for the first time in the automotive industry in 2019, takes about 20 minutes. And it is carried out on certain days of the week.
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Bashkir model will take part in an international beauty contest "Zavidnaya Krasavitsa"
UFA, 21 April 2015. /Bashinform News Agency, Leila Aralbaeva/.
The beauty of Bashkortostan, plus size model Elvira Ishmuratova is invited to participate in the finals of the International beauty contest "Zavidnaya Krasavitsa" (Enviable Beauty). The contest will be held on May 28-31 at the International Fashion, Beauty and Sport Festival "Zavidovsky Seasons" in the resort "Zavidovo" on the border of Moscow and Tver regions.
According to the official website of the event, the festival program has several thematic blocks: business, children, fashion and sports. On the first day of the festival the girls from 5 to 12 years will compete for the title of the "Enviable Princess". On the second day the audience will see an interesting event — a beauty contest for adults in an unusual format: standard-size models 90-60-90 will compete with plus size models.
The festival will feature fashion collections of Russian and foreign designers, presentations and performances by renowned fashion experts, concerts of world stars, photo shoots. The jury includes – the director, writer and actor Andrey Zhitinkin, Vogue photographer Joe d'Orsay (France), stylist Hakui Miyan (Japan), artist Nikas Safronov, model and photographer Velvet d'Amour (France), world champion in sumo wrestling Olesya Kovalenko, queen of the blues Victoria Pierre Marie.


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Following the joint call to action around recovered carbon black at the 2021 Smithers rCB conference, Bridgestone Corporation and Michelin Group have published a joint technical white paper to share the results of their work with stakeholders in the rCB community to develop a proposed global standard to increase the use of recovered carbon black material in tires.
Today, fewer than 1% of all carbon black material used globally in new tire production comes from recycled end-of-life tires, the companies say, due to a sub-optimal supply chain for the recovery and reuse of carbon black.In 2022, the two companies released a position paper focused on the joint initiative to increase the use of recovered carbon black. The paper outlined the reasoning behind this important call to action and the goals that Bridgestone and Michelin plan to achieve through this collaboration.
Bridgestone and Michelin collaborated with recovered carbon black (rCB) suppliers and other stakeholders in the value chain to define initial proposals for standards, including grades, specifications and awareness of quality and performance requirements for the tire industry. They have produced a set of definitions, proposed specifications and guidelines for regulatory requirements, as well as a foundation for supporting the growth of the rCB industry.
Recovered carbon black presents an opportunity to reduce the tire industry’s reliance on petrochemicals by replacing a portion of traditional carbon black with a sustainable and circular alternative without introducing performance compromises. Additionally, using recovered carbon black in new tire production can reduce CO2 emissions in new tire production by up to 85% compared to virgin materials.
“No one company can deliver the supply chain advancements necessary to achieve our shared aim of a more sustainable and circular tire economy,” said Marco Musaio, head of end-of-life tire and circular economy at Bridgestone Europe. “The use of recovered carbon black in tires is a critical element of our efforts to achieve products that are made from 100% sustainable materials by 2050.”
Fabien Gaboriaud, senior VP of sustainable materials and circularity at Michelin, said, “The partnership between Bridgestone and Michelin serves as a prime illustration of this transition, aimed at fostering the development of a novel value chain for reclaimed carbon black. The conversion of end-of-life Tires into cutting-edge materials that can be reused in our tires marks a significant initial stride toward achieving our goal of 40% recycled and renewable sustainable materials by 2030.”


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The global ePharmacy market size was valued at USD 60.0 billion in 2022 and is expected to expand at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 20.4% from 2023 to 2030. Rising penetration of the internet across the globe, improving digitalization of healthcare services, and an increasing number of tech-savvy consumers are the key factors boosting the market growth. Rising consumer preference for online purchases with an increased focus on convenience is also aiding the growth. The increasing adoption of digital technologies and e-commerce in the healthcare sector is anticipated to propel overall growth. In January 2022, Mark Cuban, the venture capitalist, launched a digital pharmacy that sells more than 100 generic pharmaceuticals at a low cost, to be radically transparent. ePharmacy offers easier access that significantly benefits chronic elderly patients from nuclear families, as well as patients that are not in a condition to go out.
Increasing penetration of smartphones is further aiding the market growth. As per The Mobile Economy 2020, smartphone penetration was 65.0% in 2019 and is expected to reach 80.0% by 2025. The boom in the healthcare sector coupled with high operational costs has created the need to cut operational costs with the implementation of ePharmacy solutions. The increasing prevalence of chronic conditions is leading to a rise in the demand for various healthcare products, including drugs. This signifies the increasing penetration of online modes of drug procurement across the globe.
The pandemic has transformed the priorities of health systems worldwide. It has encouraged developing economies to rethink their infrastructure priorities in urban centers. Many countries faced the challenge of tackling the pandemic while making progress on other healthcare goals. Countries including India are rendering the urgency to combat the spread of COVID-19 into opportunities to make more resilient health systems. Increasing government focus on advancement and improvement in the overall healthcare system can contribute to market growth.
Although medical stores were classified as vital services, online pharmacies emerged as one of the largest beneficiaries of the pandemic-induced lockdown, as individuals preferred to buy medicines online to avoid the risk of disease spreading. In March 2022, Walgreens and Labcorp, a prominent global life sciences firm introduced Pixel by Labcorp, its (COVID-19 at-home collection kit), PCR test. Moreover, many communities can obtain easy testing services owing to Walgreens' inclusion of the kits, which are supplied in conjunction with the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).
The ePharmacy market increased by 38.0% from 2019 to 2020. High caseloads in countries coupled with regional lockdown had pushed consumers to adopt the ePharmacy platforms to order medicines online from the comfort of their homes, rather than visiting offline pharmacies and diagnostic centers. ePharmacy has gained significant growth during the pandemic owing to a rise in the number of government initiatives supporting the adoption of online purchase of medicines. The COVID-19 pandemic has led to an increase in the strategic initiatives by many market players.
The market will continue to grow post-pandemic, mainly owing to increasing adoption among consumers due to the convenience, affordability, and accessibility offered by these platforms. Increasing digitization and benefits associated with the adoption of ePharmacy over traditional pharmacies are anticipated to drive market growth in the coming years. Moreover, the second wave of the COVID-19 epidemic has prompted a spike in demand for medical gadgets, personal protective equipment (PPE), as well as health supplements, and frequently accessible medications in the ePharmacy market. High caseloads in cities, along with regional lockdowns, have prompted customers to purchase online rather than visit offline pharmacies and diagnostic centers, especially in big metros.
Furthermore, the increasing geriatric population is expected to fuel the growth of the market. Ease of operation, increasing digitalization, and rising number of beneficiaries registering under Medicare are some of the factors supporting the growth. For instance, according to the data published by Kaiser Family Foundation in June 2021, the total enrollment in a Medicare Advantage plan is over 26 million people, accounting for 42.0% of the total Medicare population. In addition, high funding, increasing investments, and rising strategic initiatives being undertaken by several funding agencies, governments, and companies are contributing to the market growth.
However, the presence of some illegitimate online pharmacies is limiting the growth of the market. These unlicensed pharmacies sell medicines that have not been authorized by the FDA, which, in turn, increases the possibility of obtaining counterfeit and adulterated medications with incorrect active ingredients from these pharmacies. For instance, as per a warning issued by the FDA in 2020, some online pharmacies were caught to be engaged in illegal activity and violating the U.S. Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, which included some points, such as the sale of unapproved prescription drugs, sale of prescription drugs without prescription, inadequate explanation of directions for safe use of some prescription drugs, etc. In addition, in June 2021, the FDA also published a list of illegally operating online pharmacies (not all-inclusive), such as Buy Pharma, Rx 2 Go Pharmacy, Pharmacy Geoff’ and Sandra Pharma, that have been issued warning letters.
North America accounted for the largest market share of over 40.4%% in 2022. Rising adoption of e-commerce, growing geriatric population, increasing online sales, developed healthcare infrastructure, and positive attitude towards the adoption of new technologies are some of the major factors contributing to the regional market growth. Moreover, nearly 80% population of the U.S. is connected to ePharmacy and the shifting trend toward the direct-to-patient model.
The digital world has opened doors to consumer-friendly online experiences and other advanced services is further propelling the overall market growth in North America. As a result, in December 2020, Medicure Inc., the cardiovascular pharmaceutical business, announced that the company has entered into a formal agreement to purchase 100% of Marley Drug, Inc. through its wholly-owned U.S. subsidiary, Medicure Pharma Inc. The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly impacted the purchasing behavior of consumers, leading to more people than ever seeking medicines and other healthcare-related supplies through the ePharmacy platform. For instance, in April 2022, Walgreens and Wing launched drone delivery in the first large urban region in the U.S. as a pilot study.
Asia Pacific is anticipated to register the fastest CAGR during the forecast period. Emerging economies, such as China and India, possess high growth potential owing to the large population base coupled with increasing government initiatives supporting the adoption of digital technologies. With an increase in the number of strategic initiatives by various public and private organizations, the market in Asia Pacific is anticipated to grow at a faster pace in the coming years. For instance, in August 2020, Reliance Retail announced the acquisition of a 60.0% equity stake in Netmeds for USD 83.0 million. The acquisition is aimed at enhancing the company’s ability to offer affordable & high-quality health care products & services to its customers.
Moreover, in January 2022, Hyphens Pharma International Limited, Singapore's largest specialty pharmaceutical as well as consumer healthcare company, launched WellAway ePharmacy in the city-state. WellAway offers customers the ease of access to pharmaceutical services while also assisting doctors with teleconsultation. This service is especially beneficial for patients who are elderly, immobile, self-isolating, or just desire to limit their external contact time, particularly during the current COVID-19 outbreak.
Key players implement various marketing strategies to gain a competitive edge and increase their share. In addition, the companies also implement strategies, such as mergers, acquisitions, and partnerships, for increasing their market share. For instance, in January 2019, The Zur Rose Group finalized the purchase of the e-commerce operations of medpex, Germany's third-largest online pharmacy. With this move, the Zur Rose Group has greatly increased its market share in Germany. In 2018, Walgreen and Kroger jointly launched a pilot program for analyzing one-stop shopping with access to products from both companies. In 2018, Amazon.com, Inc. acquired a U.S.-based online pharmacy company named PillPack. Therefore, such initiatives indicate potential growth opportunities in the market. Some prominent players in the global ePharmacy market include:
The Kroger Co.
Giant Eagle, Inc.
Express Scripts Holding Company
Optum Rx, Inc.
DocMorris (Zur Rose Group AG)
Cigna Corporation (Express Scripts Holdings)
Axelia Solutions (Pharmeasy)
Apex Healthcare Berhad (Apex Pharmacy)
Market size value in 2023
USD 69.8 billion
Revenue forecast in 2030
USD 255.6 billion
CAGR of 20.4% from 2023 to 2030
Base year for estimation
2017 - 2021
2023 - 2030
Revenue in USD million and CAGR from 2023 to 2030
Revenue forecast, company ranking, competitive landscape, growth factors, and trends
North America; Europe; Asia Pacific; Latin America; MEA
U.S., Canada, U.K., Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Sweden, Japan, India, China, Australia, South Korea, Thailand, Malaysia, Brazil, Mexico, Argentina, South Africa, Saudi Arabia, UAE
Key companies profiled
The Kroger Co.; Walgreen Co.; Giant Eagle, Inc.; Walmart, Inc.; Express Scripts Holding Company; CVS Health; Optum Rx, Inc.; Rowlands Pharmacy; DocMorris (Zur Rose Group AG);Cigna Corporation (Express Scripts Holdings); Amazon.com Inc.; Axelia Solutions (Pharmeasy); Apex Healthcare Berhad (Apex Pharmacy); Apollo Pharmacy; Netmeds
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This report forecasts revenue and volume growth at global, regional, and country levels and provides an analysis of the latest industry trends in each of the sub-segments from 2017 to 2030. For this study, Grand View Research has segmented the global ePharmacy market report based on drug type, and region:
Drug type Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2017 - 2030)
Over-the-counter drug (OTC)
Regional Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2017 - 2030)
b. The global ePharmacy market size was estimated at USD 60.0 billion in 2022 and is expected to reach USD 69.8 billion in 2023.
b. The global ePharmacy market is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 20.4% from 2023 to 2030 to reach USD 255.6 billion by 2030.
b. North America dominated the ePharmacy market with a share of 40.4% in 2022. This is attributable to the high usage of online/app-based pharmacies for monthly prescription medicine and the presence of large retail pharmacies on the online platforms.
b. Some key players operating in the ePharmacy market include The Kroger Co.; Walgreen Co.; Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.; CVS Health; Express Scripts Holding Company; Giant Eagle, Inc.; DocMorris (Zur Rose Group AG); Rowlands Pharmacy; and OptumRx, Inc.
b. Key factors that are driving the ePharmacy market growth include increased internet penetration across the world, improved healthcare infrastructure, rapid aging of the population, and increasing awareness pertaining to e-commerce amongst users of all age groups.
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Perhaps you’re attempting a meatless diet plan, or merely couldn’t come across floor beef at the retail store in the very last handful of months. Perhaps it was love at very first bite when you experimented with a plant-primarily based burger at a local cafe, and you had to go get your possess patties. Whatever the scenario, Americans are consuming additional meat alternate options than ever in advance of.
Far more specially, plant-primarily based alternate options are encountering an uptick in gross sales that began even in advance of the coronavirus pandemic hit. But in March, gross sales of meat alternate options jumped yet another 264 per cent — not only due to recognition, but an increase in distribution as perfectly.
In the meantime, stories of COVID-19 spreading through meat processing crops have induced some to briefly shut their doorways. As of June 8, more than 7,a hundred Tyson Food items staff members had analyzed optimistic for the novel coronavirus. The provide chain has been stunted in some parts, leaving farmers with a surplus of animals all set for slaughter, and no choice but to kill and dispose of them.
So, is this phony meat’s big break? The large gross sales costs glimpse promising, and the products could enable retain cabinets comprehensive when beef and turkey burgers are very low in inventory. But foods market specialists these types of as Mark Lang, an associate marketing and advertising professor at the College of Tampa, say this as soon as-in-a-lifetime established of situation likely will not cause the ordinary human being to fully give up on meat.
“Meat eaters are continue to the premier part of the populace,” he says. A 2018 Gallup poll located that only 5 per cent of grownup Americans recognize as vegetarians — a one-per cent drop from a past poll in 1999. But that doesn’t necessarily mean meat eaters aren’t eager to compromise. Fairly, plant-primarily based meat businesses may well have to come across much better techniques to fulfill their possible clients in the middle rather of encouraging them to give up animal products entirely.
A Healthier Alternative?
Meat substitutes can arrive from a number of plant-primarily based sources — soy, jackfruit, beans or fungi, to title a handful of. In the conditions of brand names like Unattainable Food items or Outside of Meat, patties get manufactured from textured soy proteins and are manufactured to glimpse like their animal-sourced counterparts. Even now, the phrase “plant-based” may well be deceptive in phrases of well being positive aspects: In phrases of dietary contents, processed meat alternate options seriously aren’t substantially much better for the human body than traditional meats.
Feeding on a extremely processed, plant-primarily based burger will have about the similar saturated body fat and protein written content as a floor beef or turkey burger. But they’ll contain higher amounts of sodium and decreased amounts of cholesterol. And because they’re extremely processed, the plant-primarily based alternate options absence the dietary raise that their raw substances, like soybeans, can supply.
But in contrast to meat generation, which outcomes in monumental outputs of greenhouses gases, plant-primarily based alternate options have been revealed to be simpler on the ecosystem. About 14.5 per cent of all human-manufactured greenhouse gasoline emissions will come from animal agriculture, many thanks in part to the methane manufactured by ruminant animals these types of as cattle. A 2019 study in Science located that dairy farms emitting the smallest amounts of greenhouse gases continue to made 36 occasions additional air pollution than the ordinary farm that manufactured peas.
Even the products that emit the smallest concentrations of greenhouse gases, these types of as poultry and eggs, continue to exceed emissions from all vegetable products. And even with beef’s significant impacts on the ecosystem, it essentially contributes a really modest quantity to our nutritional intakes — only 37 per cent of overall protein usage and 18 per cent of overall calories.
Supporting the ecosystem is a central part of the marketing and advertising for Outside of Meat and Unattainable Food items. Both of those businesses say generating a optimistic effect on local climate adjust is a central part of their mission. But even nevertheless this objective would appear by natural means pleasing to any local climate-aware purchaser, Americans aren’t normally the finest at placing Earth very first on their record of priorities when it will come to deciding on what they take in — even if they do care about the ecosystem.
Feeding the Masses
Meat is a deeply rooted part of American society, and it’s not uncomplicated to get people today to permanently adjust their consuming behaviors, even if it’s touted as a shift for the higher great.
“People can soar on and off eating plans, and they do all the time,” Lang says. “But remaining on a changed diet plan is seriously challenging for people today to do, specifically when matters are framed as ‘you have to give this up,’” as it often is in the scenario of meat alternate options.
Fairly, Lang says, having shoppers to decrease their meat usage in get to suppress local climate adjust could need a compromise. Enter the blended burger — a combine of meat and vegetables floor into a patty designed to glimpse just like its all-beef counterparts.
In a January report in the journal Meals Top quality and Preference, Lang surveyed 602 American adults on their impressions of a burger manufactured of a beef-and-mushroom blend. The respondents have been asked to rank their causes for attempting the burger primarily based on variables these types of as taste, well being positive aspects, environmental sustainability, price and novelty. Most respondents rated well being positive aspects as their top cause for attempting the burgers. But, to Lang’s surprise, environmental sustainability was very last on most respondents’ lists.
“[Customers] may well say ‘I’m attempting to enable the Earth and improve my diet plan at the similar time,’” he clarifies. “But when they’re forced to make trade-offs, it’s seriously, ‘I want to improve my diet plan and my well being, and if I can help save the ecosystem, that is great, too.” To Lang, that is the big breakthrough — that your possess well being will come very first when deciding on meals, then the higher great of the ecosystem. And if it necessitates too good of a sacrifice, then you may well opt for an simpler choice.
Foreseeable future Meat
Lang suspects the period of phony meat is continue to really substantially in its early levels, even with the current large gross sales of plant-primarily based alternate options. Correct now, current marketing and advertising tries to sway clients to make a “switch” to plant burgers, which could alienate some shoppers who aren’t gung-ho about offering up meat entirely.
“This gets framed in the media as an all-or-almost nothing proposition: It is possibly meat or no meat,” Lang says. He acknowledges that decreasing meat usage in the ordinary American’s diet plan is continue to an essential shift to suppress local climate adjust, but could likely be accomplished in more compact increments. Plant and meat blends could be the bridge to a additional sustainable diet plan — allowing clients to enjoy a product with a more compact quantity of meat, and, consequently, a more compact carbon footprint.
“We’re studying that people today want matters to be uncomplicated, uncomplicated and modest,” Lang says. “People have a really hard time generating substantial or drastic adjustments to their diet plan and their consuming behaviors.”
As for the soy patties at your local grocery: They likely will not be traveling off the cabinets like bratwurst on the Fourth of July. But more than time, we could see products marketed additional to meat-loving Americans who want to include additional crops to their diet plan, when continue to being aware of their carbon footprint.