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Former NCUA Chairman Rodney Hood Joins DefenseStorm Board of Directors

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8 months ago

May 23, 2024

Long an advocate for credit unions to protect their assets and members from cyber criminals by applying a risk management discipline, Hood values DefenseStorm’s unique built for banking approach to cyber risk management.

ALPHARETTA, Ga., May 23, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — DefenseStorm, the leading provider of cyber risk management solutions and co-managed services exclusively to financial institutions, is proud to announce that Rodney Hood joined its Board of Directors in May.

Credit unions must become proficient at cyber risk management, and I’m convinced DefenseStorm has the right technologies, processes and people to make that happen. It’s why I joined the Board at DefenseStorm.

Mr. Hood brings decades of banking experience to his new position with DefenseStorm. Most recently, in January 2019 he was appointed to the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) Board, serving as Chairman until January 2021 and remaining on the Board until January 2024. In these roles, he provided regulatory oversight for over 4,600 credit unions with assets exceeding $2 trillion and more than 138 million member-owners. Throughout his tenure, he was a strong proponent of financial technology and inclusion, driving creation of the NCUA Office of Financial Technology & Access.

“Credit unions are evolving to meet the needs of their members and become more competitive, but those changes make them more vulnerable,” says Hood. “Bad actors are constantly trying to infiltrate credit unions. It’s why I created a Senior Advisor to the NCUA Board for cyber issues. It’s also why I joined the Board at DefenseStorm. Credit unions must become proficient at cyber risk management, and I’m convinced DefenseStorm has the right technologies, processes and people to make that happen.”

“I’m honored that Rodney chose to get involved with DefenseStorm and that he shares the same passion for our mission. Our goal is to build a community of trust so that we can grow and thrive together,” said Steve Soukup, chief executive officer at DefenseStorm, referring to its work with financial institutions. “Our cyber risk management solutions are purposefully “Built for Banking”, designed to meet all the demanding governance requirements and regulations that are unique to credit unions. It’s a true partnership, ensuring these institutions can effectively respond to the constantly evolving world of cyber threats and protect their assets, members, and reputations.”

About DefenseStorm

DefenseStorm provides an integrated platform of cyber risk assessment, governance, security, and fraud solutions that ensure financial institutions achieve and maintain cyber risk readiness. The only system specifically built for banking, it accounts for all the daunting challenges, regulations, and technology requirements financial institutions face. Their intelligent data engine, GRID ACTIVE, ensures real-time access, analysis, and action on all critical threat data. The Cyber Threat Surveillance Operations (CTS Ops) team provides access to managed resources 24x7x365, delivering the help and expertise needed by financial institutions. For more information visit: https://defensestorm.com/company/about-us/

About Rodney Hood

Mr. Hood was appointed to the National Credit Union Administration Board by President Donald J. Trump in January 2019 and served as its 11th Chairman until January 2021. He served as a member of the NCUA Board until January 2024. In these roles, he provided regulatory oversight for over 4,600 institutions with assets exceeding $2 trillion and representing the savings of over 138 million credit union member-owners. Additionally, Mr. Hood chaired the NeighborWorks America Board of Directors and served as Vice Chairman of the Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council. Prior to the NCUA, Mr. Hood spent nearly three decades in the private sector with management roles in financial services with organizations such as JPMorgan Chase, Wells Fargo, Bank of America and G.E. Capital. A Charlotte native, he is actively engaged in the local community. He also serves as an independent board director for Zest AI, Posh AI, and ModernFi.

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CHASM Exclusively Licenses AgeNT® Express Transparent Conductive Film to Mativ for Heated Glass Solutions

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40 minutes ago

January 9, 2025

CANTON, Mass., Jan. 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Chasm Advanced Materials, Inc. (CHASM) and Mativ Holdings (Mativ), manufacturer of Argotec interlayer films for high-performance glazing, have announced an exclusive licensing agreement. CHASM’s AgeNT® Silver Nanowire (AgNW) and Carbon Nanotube (CNT) hybrid performance film technology will be licensed to Mativ for transparent heating solutions in advanced glass and window applications across architectural, military, and transportation segments.

This licensing agreement marks another milestone in the long-standing collaboration between Mativ and CHASM, aiming to accelerate the commercialization of a portfolio of AgeNT® Express films.

David Arthur, CEO and co-founder of CHASM, highlighted the significance of this partnership. “Licensing our AgeNT® Express technology to Mativ marks a major milestone for both companies,” said Arthur. “With CHASM’s leadership in CNT technology and flexible electronics, and Mativ’s expertise in roll-to-roll (R2R) precision coating and vast market reach in glazing applications, this collaboration is a powerful step toward CHASM’s expansion into global non-automotive glazing markets.”

“This agreement marks a significant milestone in the continued growth of Mativ within innovative and emerging markets,” states Mativ President and CEO Julie Schertell. “By becoming a licensee of Chasm’s groundbreaking AgNW and CNT technology, we reaffirm our position as leaders in material science innovation. Together, we are unlocking new potential in advanced film applications across top industrial sectors.”

About CHASM
CHASM’s mission is to develop and manufacture advanced carbon nano materials, leveraging its innovative product platforms to create a safer, more connected and sustainable world. The company’s patented nanotube manufacturing platform combined with its unique ability to integrate CNTs into product solutions is unleashing the power of nanotechnology.

Innovations powered by CHASM include universal transparent heaters for safer driving and a broad range of non-automotive applications, transparent antennas for smarter cities, conductive additives for EV batteries, and cement additives for greener (lower carbon footprint) concrete.

CHASM is building the world’s largest multiwall CNT reactor (1,500 metric tons annual capacity) in Norman, Oklahoma, to produce NTeC® products to support battery and cement applications.

AgeNT, NTeC, CHASM, and the CHASM logo are trademarks of CHASM Advanced Materials, Inc.

About Mativ
Mativ Holdings, Inc. is a global leader in specialty materials, solving our customers’ most complex challenges by engineering bold, innovative solutions that connect, protect and purify our world. Headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia, we manufacture on three continents and generate sales in over 100 countries through our family of business-to-business and consumer product brands. The company’s two operating segments, Filtration & Advanced Materials and Sustainable & Adhesive Solutions, target premium applications across diversified and growing categories. Our broad portfolio of technologies combines polymers, fibers and resins to optimize the performance of our customers’ products across multiple stages of the value chain. Our leading positions are a testament to our best-in-class global manufacturing, supply chain and materials science capabilities. We drive innovation and enhance performance, finding potential in the impossible. To learn more, visit mativ.com.

To learn more about Argotec glass interlayer films, visit argotec.com.

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Hettich Achieves Remarkable Success with Innovative Quora Ads Campaign

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40 minutes ago

January 9, 2025

MUMBAI, India, Jan. 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Hettich, a leading manufacturer of innovative furniture fittings, built-in appliances, and door hardware solutions, has achieved outstanding results through a recent advertising campaign on Quora. The campaign aimed to enhance brand awareness and engagement among homeowners, interior designers/architects, and OEMs/builders, by showcasing Hettich’s cutting-edge products in a unique and compelling way.

Hettich’s campaign leveraged Quora’s targeted advertising solutions to reach specific demographics interested in home improvement and design. By focusing on audiences actively seeking quality and innovative solutions, the campaign effectively resonated with potential customers.

The Hettich campaign resulted in impressive metrics, including a view-through rate of 44.55% and 18,598 clicks from over 1 million views. With 2,357,070 impressions, Hettich significantly expanded its reach, fostering awareness and interest in its furniture fittings, built-in appliances, and door hardware.

Hettich crafted visually stunning and emotionally engaging content that spotlighted the unique features of its products through captivating storytelling and immersive video formats. The campaign vividly illustrated the transformative power of Hettich’s innovative solutions, seamlessly turning everyday moments into extraordinary experiences within living spaces. “We believe in the magic of storytelling to break through the advertising clutter,” said Aditya Jalgaonkar, AGM-Marketing, Hettich India. “This campaign reflects our commitment to creating meaningful, high-quality content that connects with our audience in a profound way.”

“At Quora, we are dedicated to helping brands tell their stories effectively and meaningfully,” said Gurmit Singh, General Manager at Quora APAC and MEA. “Hettich’s campaign is a perfect example of how targeted advertising can drive engagement and connect brands with their audiences. We’re thrilled to see the impact of our platform on Hettich’s marketing efforts.”

The success of Hettich’s campaign showcases the effectiveness of utilizing Quora’s targeted advertising capabilities. This partnership illustrates how brands can engage potential customers and create lasting connections through innovative marketing strategies.

About Quora

Quora is a platform that has 100 million monthly unique visitors in India, where people come to share knowledge and insights. By connecting brands with engaged audiences through targeted advertising, Quora helps businesses tell their stories effectively and meaningfully.

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NX Taiwan Offers Work Experience to China University of Technology Students

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40 minutes ago

January 9, 2025

TOKYO, Jan. 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Nippon Express (Taiwan) Co., Ltd. (hereinafter “NX Taiwan”), a group company of NIPPON EXPRESS HOLDINGS, INC., conducted a two-day work experience program for students from the China University of Technology (hereinafter “CUTe”) on Saturday, November 30, and Sunday, December 1.

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The work experience program is part of the NX Group’s efforts to actively communicate with local communities and engage in community-based social contribution activities, recognizing its social and public mission as a logistics company.

Eighty students enrolled in CUTe’s Department of Marketing and Logistics took part in the program at NX Taiwan’s NEXT1 warehouse in Taoyuan City, where they received briefings from NEXT1 staff on basic logistics knowledge, safety, and warehouse operations. Through a combination of classroom lectures and hands-on experience, the students learned in depth about how warehouse operations are carried out.

The participants found the program a valuable opportunity to expand their practical knowledge and understanding of the logistics industry, with one commenting: “This experience has given me a deeper understanding of warehouse management and logistics, and strengthened my desire to work in the logistics industry, where I can contribute to society in the future.”

The NX Group will continue to actively engage in social contribution activities on a global scale to help develop human resources who can play active roles in the logistics industry.

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NX Group official website: https://www.nipponexpress.com/

NX Group’s official LinkedIn account:
https://www.linkedin.com/company/nippon-express-group/

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