Origin Materials, a trailblazing technology company focused on accelerating the global shift to sustainable materials, has reached a significant milestone in its pursuit of transforming the materials industry. The company has successfully produced PET caps with new, customer-driven features, marking…
Slip Robotics, a next-generation provider of automated truck-loading robots-as-a-service, has successfully raised $28 million in Series B funding. This financing round was led by DCVC, a prominent Silicon Valley venture capital firm specializing in deep technology investments. The funding marks…
Innovations at Westlake Announce Strategic Investment in Universal Matter Westlake Innovations, a subsidiary of Westlake Corporation, has made a strategic investment in Universal Matter, Inc., a company based in Burlington, Ontario. Universal Matter’s vision is to become a global leader…
Cintas Corporation has been celebrated by Forbes as one of America’s Most Trusted Companies, highlighting the organization’s dedication to fostering trust across its extensive stakeholder network. Ranking 96th out of more than 2,000 companies evaluated, Cintas’ recognition underscores its unwavering…
Kao Corporation has issued a detailed response to recent claims made by Oasis Management Company Ltd. (“Oasis Management”), an investment management firm and shareholder in the company, regarding the selection process for Director candidates at Kao’s 119th Ordinary General Meeting…
Oasis Management Company Ltd. (“Oasis Management”), an investment management firm and a shareholder of Kao Corporation, recently released a statement expressing concerns regarding the governance practices of the company. Specifically, the statement addresses the Director candidates proposed for Kao’s upcoming…
WD-40 Company has announced the appointment of Eric P. Etchart as the new non-executive chairman of its board of directors, effective immediately. Mr. Etchart takes over from Gregory A. Sandfort, who retired following the 2024 Annual Meeting of Stockholders. Etchart…
In 2023, polyethylene terephthalate (PET) bottle recycling in the United States reached a historic milestone, as outlined in the National Association for PET Container Resources (NAPCOR) 2023 PET Recycling Report. The U.S. PET bottle collection rate climbed to 33%, up…
Factorial Inc., a leading innovator in solid-state battery technology, has successfully scaled its first Solstice™ all-solid-state battery cells to a 40Ah capacity. This milestone showcases the technical maturity of automotive-grade A-sample cells produced using Factorial’s innovative dry cathode coating process.…
Albert Invent, a leading innovator in materials science, has announced the successful closure of a $22.5 million Series A funding round. This round was led by Coatue, with additional support from renowned investors such as TCV, Index Ventures, F-Prime, and…
CarbonQuest and Carbfix Partner on North American Carbon Capture Projects CarbonQuest, a leading innovator in distributed carbon capture technology, has entered into a strategic partnership with Carbfix, the world’s foremost operator of CO2 mineral storage solutions. The collaboration, formalized through…
TimberTech®, a leader in premium composite decking, has been honored as one of Fast Company’s 2024 Brands That Matter in the Benchmark Brands category. This distinction highlights brands that demonstrate cultural relevance, business impact, and emotional resonance with consumers. TimberTech…