News from September 2021
Houston's Lummus Technology selected to boost capacity for Formosa cumene and phenol plant in China
By Andy Nghiem | Sep 5, 2021
Texas-based Lummus Technology recently announced that plans to expand capacity for a cumene and phenol plant in Ningbo, China, according to a press release.
With eyes on global expansion, North Carolina's Velocity Clinical Research hires 3 new executives
By Trina Thomas | Sep 5, 2021
In anticipation of expanding its operations globally, North Carolina-based Velocity Clinical Research, an integrated clinical trial site, announced the hiring of three new executives.
'We are delighted to partner with a market leader': Lucas TVS to invest in Indian factories to produce 24M's battery cells
By Andy Nghiem | Sep 5, 2021
Automotive electrical components manufacturer Lucas TVS Ltd. and U.S.-based lithium-ion battery manufacturer 24M Technologies, Inc., have entered into a deal to construct Giga factories in India to manufacture 24M’s battery cells., according to a press release.
South Korea bans in-app purchasing systems requirements in hopes of a 'fairer app ecosystem’
By Karla Florez | Sep 5, 2021
South Korea’s National Assembly passed a law preventing large app-market purchase requirements on behalf of large market operators in the region.
China shutters American Chamber of Commerce office in Chengdu
By David Hutton | Sep 5, 2021
The American Chamber of Commerce in Southwest China told members it was closing to comply with government
'The demand we hoped for made it possible': Luxury cannabis company Her Highness to expand to Canada by end of 2021
By Andy Nghiem | Sep 5, 2021
Her Highness, a luxury cannabis brand with operations in several states in the United States, has announced that they will be expanding their operations to both Canada and Mexico.
'We are very pleased to continue to invest in the Cisneros Interactive': Entravision buys remaining interest in media company
By Andy Nghiem | Sep 5, 2021
Global media and marketing technology company Entravision Communications Corporation now owns 100% of the interest in Cisneros Interactive, according to a press release.
Eat Just to build first-ever meat facility in the Middle East and Africa
By Trina Thomas | Sep 5, 2021
Eat Just, Inc has linked up with Doha Venture Capital and Qatar Free Zones Authority to build the first meat facility in the Middle East and Northern Africa regions.
'Couldn't be more excited': Software company Enable expanding to Toronto
By John Kelly | Sep 5, 2021
Enable, a modern cloud-based software solution for B2B rebate management, is opening a new office location in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
'Improve every step in your oral health journey': Oral health company quip rapidly expanding
By John Kelly | Sep 5, 2021
Quip, the modern oral healthcare company with over 7.5 million users, today stated that it has raised $100 million in growth funding from Cowen Sustainable Investments (CSI) an environmental sustainability focused growth investment strategy
Bottomline introduces 'efficient' software for B2B, international payments
By Trina Thomas | Sep 5, 2021
A financial technology provider, Bottomline, recently launched a payment function that provides safe transactions between businesses and their vendors in overseas locations.
Euan Tait 'delighted' to be new 3D at Depth VP
By Trina Thomas | Sep 5, 2021
Laser technology and underwater survey services provider, 3D at Depth, is welcoming the new Vice President of 3D at Depth in North and Central America Euan Tait.
Scentbird begins offering fragrance ‘benefits to our Northern neighbors’ with recent Canadian expansion
By Karla Florez | Sep 5, 2021
Fragrance subscription company Scentbird will soon expand into the Canadian market.
London-based CBD provider, CBD Capital purchased by American CBD company, GenCanna
By Timothy Stuckey | Sep 5, 2021
GenCanna, a U.S.-based manufacturer of full-spectrum and broad-spectrum CBD and other high-quality cannabinoids for bulk supply and finished goods formulation, recently announced the acquisition of CBD Capital Ltd, a leading supplier of CBD water-soluble bulk ingredients, according to a press release.
Elite Alliance welcomes 'awe-inspiring' Palazzo Ricci to family of residence clubs
By Trina Thomas | Sep 5, 2021
Elite Alliance, a company that specializes in luxury real estate and vacation home exchange, recently announced their partnership with the Italian-based company, Palazzo Ricci, as their newest family of residence clubs.
U.K. E10 fuel rollout will 'reduce emissions from the millions of vehicles already on our roads'
By Andy Nghiem | Sep 5, 2021
The U.K. government has begun rolling out E10 gasoline to fuel pumps, which they claim could cut carbon dioxide emissions from vehicles by 750,000 tons each year.
'Our shared vision': Amyris acquires MG Empower
By John Kelly | Sep 4, 2021
Amyris, a U.S. based synthetic biotechnology company and a supplier of sustainable and natural ingredients, recently acquired MG Empower, a leading global influencer marketing agency.
With $2M profit, Wiseway expands to global markets
By Trina Thomas | Sep 3, 2021
Wiseway, an American freight and logistics company, recently expanded into worldwide markets.
DAZN and Snapchat collaborate to bring viewers 24/7 boxing content
By Trina Thomas | Sep 3, 2021
A global sports streaming platform will partner with Snapchat to bring worldwide boxing content to online viewers 24/7.
'The average hospital stay for COVID-19 has cost Delta $50,000 per person': Delta Airlines to begin imposing fines for employees that remain unvaccinated
By Andy Nghiem | Sep 3, 2021
Delta Airlines recently announced that starting Nov. 1, employees enrolled in the company's healthcare plan will be subject to a $200 monthly surcharge if they choose to remain unvaccinated.