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Ottawa, ON -- Claigan Environmental will run two webinars on October 7, 2026, to brief manufacturers on incoming 2028 Proposition 65 warning rules that eliminate generic labels and require exact chemical identification.

Generic Prop 65 warnings lose legal validity starting in 2028

Under the new requirements, short-form warnings must name a specific substance rather than relying on the current blanket language many companies have used for years. Claigan states that identifying the correct chemical will no longer be a routine formality.

Listing the wrong substance voids safe harbor protection entirely

If a product warning cites a substance that is not actually present, or one that poses no exposure risk to the user, the safe harbor defense is nullified. This exposes companies to liability even when a warning label is present on the product.

Chicago – September 28, 2026 -- Trintech unveiled three new AI agents at its Trintech Connect 2026 conference, expanding its financial close automation portfolio to five agents that execute work directly rather than merely surfacing insights.

Trintech adds Data Access, Accruals Intelligence and Exception Management agents to its AI platform

The Trintech Data Access Agent, Trintech Accruals Intelligence Agent and Trintech Exception Management Agent build on capabilities introduced earlier in 2026 with the Trintech Flux Agent and Trintech Variance Analysis Agent. The five agents now cover data preparation, accrual management and exception resolution within the same controls, approvals and audit trails finance teams already use.

Sydney – September 28, 2026 -- Metcash, Australia's leading wholesale distributor to independent grocery, hardware and liquor retailers, has expanded its partnership with Coveo (TSX: CVO) to embed AI-powered conversational search into its B2B customer communications platform, AskROSS.

Metcash adds generative AI to AskROSS to speed retailer self-service

The deployment replaces traditional keyword-based search with conversational search that interprets query intent, allowing independent retailers using the AskROSS portal to resolve routine issues without contacting support staff. Coveo will also surface the same guidance within the agent-facing experience, aiming to help Metcash support teams assist customers more efficiently.

Providence – September 28, 2026 -- Alloy Holdings, LLC has completed the acquisitions of privately held GSM Metals, Inc. and Cimini & Associates, Inc., adding precious-metal mill products and advanced electrical materials capacity to its Rhode Island-based manufacturing platform. The deals closed on September 25, 2026, according to the company.

Alloy Holdings adds two Rhode Island manufacturers to its metals and materials portfolio

GSM Metals, based in Cranston, will retain its name and operations, supplying precious-metal mill products for premium and luxury jewelry, commercial, and specialty-material applications. Cimini & Associates, based in Westerly, will operate as C&A Advanced Materials, manufacturing electrical materials and components for grid infrastructure, power generation, and distribution, including high-performance rod materials used in nuclear reactor technology globally.

Cincinnati – September 28, 2026 -- mostlyHUMAN has moved its nine-tool Momentum Suite from a limited beta program to open monthly subscriptions, giving agency and brand marketing teams on-demand access to AI-infused media and analytics tools without long-term contracts.

Nine tools now span three modules covering the full marketing analytics workflow

The Momentum Suite organizes its nine applications into three modules -- Impacts, Journeys and Tests -- addressing marketing mix modeling, agentic reporting, media planning, audience research, and test design and evaluation. The tools are designed to help marketers determine what is driving campaign performance, where to allocate budget next, how audiences behave, and whether specific tests or campaigns worked.

Conshohocken, Pa. – September 28, 2026 -- TJP, an independent agency focused on value and patient access for life sciences, has acquired Evolution Consulting & Research, a market research organization serving global pharmaceutical and biotech clients.

Acquisition completes TJP's end-to-end commercial platform for life sciences brands

The deal integrates Research, Strategy, Creative, Pull-Through, and Analytics into a single operating model. It follows TJP's earlier addition of FX2 Virtual, which brought Virtual Sales Professionals, Virtual Key Account Managers, reimbursement specialists, and omnichannel data analytics into the agency's portfolio.

Mississauga, ON – September 25, 2026 -- Kye Pharmaceuticals ranked No. 105 on Report on Business magazine's 2026 list of Canada's Top Growing Companies, posting three-year revenue growth of 264%.

Kye secures second consecutive year on the Globe and Mail growth ranking

The Mississauga, Ontario-based specialty pharmaceutical company previously appeared on the 2025 edition of the list, marking its second straight year of recognition. The 2026 ranking included 376 companies in total, each qualifying through a voluntary application process and targeted revenue thresholds based on three-year growth performance.

Worcester, Mass. – September 28, 2026 -- The Hanover Insurance Group, Inc. (NYSE: THG) has secured a spot on TIME's World's Best Companies list for the fourth consecutive year and on Forbes' America's Best Insurance Companies list for the sixth year running.

TIME evaluated firms generating at least $100 million in revenue using data from roughly 200,000 global survey participants

The TIME rankings assessed revenue growth, employee satisfaction and sustainability transparency, with environmental, social and governance practices factored into the scoring alongside verified employee feedback and recommendations.

Nashville, Tennessee – September 28, 2026 -- My Home Delivery has launched on-demand white-glove delivery services in Nashville, Tennessee, giving local retailers and consumers a new logistics option for transporting furniture, appliances, mattresses, and large electronics.

App-based platform offers full-service delivery including assembly and item removal

Through the My Home Delivery app, customers can schedule transportation, in-home placement, assembly, and old-item removal for Big and Bulky purchases made from retailers or local marketplaces. The service is available via download on the Apple App Store or Google Play Store for Nashville-area customers.

Pittsburgh – September 28, 2026 -- An InventHelp client from Mound, Minnesota has developed SHANTY CHEF, a portable cooking accessory concept designed to expand the functionality of existing heat sources used in outdoor and emergency settings.

Inventor targets single-purpose heating equipment gap in outdoor markets

The inventor said the goal was to let consumers get more value from equipment they already own, adding convenience when a heat source is needed for both warmth and cooking. The concept is aimed at outdoor recreation, ice fishing, camping and emergency-preparedness users, where portable heaters typically serve only one function.

Design aims to support safer food preparation in cold-weather conditions

SHANTY CHEF is positioned as an accessory that would attach to or work alongside portable heating equipment, enabling more stable food preparation in cold environments without requiring a separate cooking appliance.