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Changsha – September 07, 2026 -- Zoomlion Heavy Industry Science & Technology Co., Ltd. is broadening its European footprint in sales, manufacturing, service, workforce development and digitalization following a partner meeting at its German plant on August 19 and a subsequent visit to subsidiary m-tec.

Partners across Europe press Zoomlion on spare parts and service speed

Customers and partners from multiple European countries met at Zoomlion's German facility to discuss market developments, products, services and localization progress. Participants credited the company with gains in product quality and technological capability, while flagging long-term service commitments, spare parts supply and a wider product portfolio as top priorities. Chairman and CEO Zhan Chunxin responded by underscoring Europe's strategic weight for Zoomlion and reaffirming a long-term localization commitment.

Changsha, China – September 07, 2026 -- Zoomlion Heavy Industry Science & Technology Co., Ltd. is expanding local sales, manufacturing, service and digital capabilities across Europe following an August 19 partner meeting at its German factory and a visit to subsidiary m-tec.

Partners press Zoomlion for stronger spare-parts and service coverage

Clients and partners from multiple European countries used the meeting to raise priorities including long-term service capacity, spare-parts support and a broader product portfolio. Attendees acknowledged improvements in Zoomlion's product quality and technological capabilities. Chairman and CEO Zhan Chunxin responded by emphasizing Europe's strategic importance to the company and reaffirming a long-term localization commitment.

Bled – September 07, 2026 -- A new data-driven selection model has identified 100 high-growth Slovenian companies whose combined revenue doubled to €2.1 billion, marking the first full deployment of the Future 500 initiative designed to close the competitiveness gap between Europe, the United States and China.

Future 100 Slovenia index debuts as EU readies €80 billion in growth-company funding

The index was unveiled at the Future 500 forum in Bled, timed to test whether Europe can identify its most promising scale-ups early enough to connect them with the capital and networks needed for global competitiveness. The launch coincides with the European Investment Bank's ICTE 2.0 initiative, which is mobilizing up to €80 billion in investment for young growth companies across the bloc.

Miami Gardens, Fla. – September 07, 2026 -- South Florida Motorsports (SFM) and Hard Rock International have signed a new multi-year naming rights agreement that renames the race the FORMULA 1 HARD ROCK MIAMI GRAND PRIX, effective from the 2027 edition. The event is contracted to remain on the Formula 1 calendar through 2041.

Hard Rock expands from founding sponsor to full title partner

Hard Rock joined the Miami race as an original Founding Partner at its 2022 launch and has held naming rights to Hard Rock Stadium, home of the NFL's Miami Dolphins, since 2016. The stadium anchors the Miami International Autodrome, a 19-turn, 3.36-mile circuit that hosts the race. Under the new deal, Hard Rock branding will appear on the official event title, logo, podium, the Fan Fest and trackside signage throughout the venue for the 2027 race, with a date still to be announced.

Wuxi – September 07, 2026 -- A global leadership delegation from KUKA, led by a Midea Group vice president, toured Centron's manufacturing facility in Wuxi, China last week to exchange views on intelligent assembly manufacturing and global market trends.

KUKA delegation includes headquarters executives and regional leaders

The delegation comprised members of KUKA Group's headquarters leadership team alongside executives from multiple countries and regions. KUKA, a leading global supplier of industrial robots and automation solutions, sent a delegation of this seniority to Centron, reflecting mutual interest in intelligent assembly manufacturing development.

New York – September 07, 2026 -- Claroty scored the highest mark possible in nine separate evaluation criteria, earning both a Leader and a Customer Favorite distinction in The Forrester Wave: Operational Technology Security Solutions, Q3 2026.

Forrester awards top scores across current offering and strategy categories

The nine top scores span vulnerability management, risk modeling and exposure prioritization, secured access management, reporting, IT/OT convergence support, SOC integration depth, and OT-safe deployment models within the current offering category. On the strategy side, Claroty received top marks for innovation, adoption, and pricing flexibility and transparency.

Helm, Calif. – September 07, 2026 -- Sixteen drivers at J.R. Simplot's Helm, California facility have voted to join Teamsters Local 431, launching a first-contract fight at one of the world's largest agribusinesses.

Drivers haul hazardous agricultural chemicals across Central Valley farms

The unit transports herbicides, pesticides and insecticides to retail customers and farms throughout the region. Workers hold Class A Commercial Driver's Licenses with hazardous materials hauling endorsements, a specialized credential required to move regulated agrochemicals on public roads.

Chicago – September 07, 2026 -- Reactivate and The Obama Foundation have signed a multi-year agreement making the Foundation the anchor tenant for community solar projects across Illinois, a structure designed to let low-to-moderate income households and small businesses cut utility bills by up to 50%.

Obama Foundation anchors solar portfolio to unlock financing for local subscribers

Under the deal, the Foundation commits to purchasing a portion of solar output from projects developed, owned and operated by Reactivate, a move that stabilizes project economics and frees remaining capacity for subscription by residents and businesses through the Illinois Solar For All program or other regional community solar schemes.

Miami – September 07, 2026 -- Nucleus Research has named Blue Yonder, e2open, Elemica, FourKites, Infor, and o9 Solutions as Leaders in its 2026 Control Tower Technology Value Matrix, citing their combined strength in functionality and usability for large-scale enterprise adoption.

Decision velocity now drives control tower ROI, analyst says

Charles Brennan, Principal Analyst at Nucleus Research, said the value of control tower platforms depends on how quickly organizations can identify disruptions with material business impact, assess their operational and financial consequences, and act before the window to improve the outcome closes.

BRUNSWICK, Ga. – September 05, 2026 -- The Golden Isles Development Authority (GIDA) facilitated $70 million in new capital investment and 91 new jobs in Brunswick and Glynn County during fiscal year 2026, according to the organization's newly released Year in Review.

New capital flows into Project Parrot and Hillpointe developments

The $70 million investment total stemmed from Project Parrot, continued build-out at Hillpointe, and other business activity across the county. GIDA also supported the expansion of five existing employers: Troy Acoustics, Jered, Quaker City Plating, Brewer Technologies, and RSW.

Workforce outreach engages 6,000 people through Keep Glynn Running program

GIDA's Keep Glynn Running workforce initiatives reached approximately 6,000 educators, students, parents, and community members during the fiscal year, part of a broader strategy to help local employers recruit and retain talent.