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Harbour Benefit Holdings and Zenith American Solutions® Announces New Member to Board of Directors

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6 months ago

July 12, 2024

TAMPA, Fla., July 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Harbour Benefit Holdings, Inc. (“Harbour”) and its subsidiary, Zenith American Solutions, Inc.® (“Zenith”), industry leaders in third-party administration services for Taft-Hartley Trust Funds, proudly announce the appointment of Debbie Rittenour to their Board of Directors, effective July 1, 2024.

Harbour Benefit Holdings and Zenith American Solutions announces appointment of Debbie Rittenour to Board of Directors.

Ms. Rittenour brings a wealth of experience leading transformative growth and intricate healthcare and retirement benefit programs to her new role. Her appointment underscores Harbour and Zenith’s commitment to fortifying its strategic direction and advancing its market-leading capabilities.

“We are delighted to welcome Debbie Rittenour to our Board of Directors,” stated Kim Fiori, President and CEO of Harbour and Zenith. “Her extensive background and leadership in healthcare benefits management and government programs will be instrumental as we navigate complex market landscapes and continue to innovate.”

Prior to joining Harbour’s board, Ms. Rittenour served as Chief Executive Officer at UAW Retiree Medical Benefits Trust. She also held senior vice president and vice president roles at prominent healthcare organizations and government agencies, including Capital BlueCross, Florida Blue, Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, and BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee. With over 30 years of leadership in benefits management, Ms. Rittenour holds a B.S. in Business Administration and an MBA in Management from Robert Morris University.

“I am eager to contribute to Harbour and Zenith’s ongoing success by enhancing service excellence and driving innovation,” Ms. Rittenour commented. “I look forward to collaborating with the board and management team to further elevate our service offerings and strengthen client relationships and participant satisfaction.”

With Ms. Rittenour’s appointment, Harbour and Zenith anticipates accelerating its growth trajectory in Taft-Hartley and governmental sectors, while maintaining a steadfast commitment to superior client service, participant health and financial security, and operational excellence.

The addition of Ms. Rittenour to the board ensures continuity and strategic alignment across the Harbour family of companies, benefiting clients, participants, and the organization’s more than 1,750 associates of which many are covered through our 18 collective bargaining agreements across the nation.

About Zenith American Solutions, Inc.

Zenith American Solutions provides innovative technologies, services, systems, and support to Taft-Hartley benefit plans, ensuring Union participants and customers get the solutions they need to support increasingly complex benefit offerings through technology-driven solutions. Zenith American Solutions is the largest independent third-party administrator in the United States serving Taft-Hartley trust funds and currently operates thirty-five offices nationwide. For more information visit www.zenith-american.com.

About Harbour Benefit Holdings, Inc.

Harbour Benefit Holdings, Inc. (“Harbour”), formerly known as Zenith American Holding, Inc. is a third-party administrative holding entity. The Harbour family of companies includes Zenith American Solutions, Inc., the leading provider of third-party administration in the Taft-Hartley/multiemployer benefit fund market, Pacific Federal, LLC, a full-service administrator of employee benefits via single-source direct services, Benefits Administration, LLC, a provider of third-party administration in the Taft-Hartley/multiemployer benefit fund market, and Associated Administrators, LLC, a third party administrator also specializing in Taft-Hartley benefit funds.

Media Contact:
Tom Sciuto
EVP, Chief Marketing, Strategy & Community Labor Officer
Zenith American Solutions, Inc.
(203) 383-0801

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

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53 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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53 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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53 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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