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Strategic Investment Group Ushers in an Exciting New Era with Key Leadership Appointments; Nikki Kraus appointed as Chief Executive Officer and Christopher Lvoff as President and Co-Chief Investment Officer, effective immediately

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ARLINGTON, Va., July 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Strategic Investment Group (Strategic), a leader in the Outsourced Chief Investment Officer (OCIO) sector, is pleased to announce the appointment of Nikki Kraus, a stalwart in the OCIO industry with over 30 years of experience, as Chief Executive Officer. In addition, Chris Lvoff, recognized for his deep asset knowledge and investment experience, has been named as President and will continue to serve as Co-Chief Investment Officer. Strategic is proud of its status as a pioneering dedicated OCIO that was female founded and continues to be female led.

Nikki Kraus brings to the table more than three decades of experience serving as a partner to institutional clients and optimizing governance structures for effective oversight and decision-making. This period included authoring two books on best practices, as well as supporting clients in achieving their investment goals. In addition to her client focus, Nikki has been instrumental in developing and executing Strategic’s business strategy, driving the important evolution of the past couple of years. She is being elevated to Chief Executive Officer from her current role as President and Chief Client Officer and will continue to be a key member of Strategic’s governing Board.

Chris Lvoff has been instrumental in shaping all aspects of Strategic’s investment process, client portfolios, portfolio analytics, and investment results, serving as Co-Chief Investment Officer alongside Markus Krygier since August 2021. He has been an active member of its governing Board since February 2023.

“Since 2019, I have had the pleasure of working with both Nikki and Chris as a member of Strategic’s Board and more recently as Chair,” said Eve Guernsey. “With her extensive experience in the OCIO space, Nikki has a deep understanding of the market we operate in, the firms we compete with, and the clients we serve. She has a clear vision for Strategic’s next chapter and a dedication to delivering for our clients. Chris is an astute investor with deep institutional investing skills and experience across asset classes. He fully understands the challenges our clients face and is focused on meeting their investment goals. With 20 years of experience in the markets, Chris has proven to be a strong, inspirational leader of our investors. I am excited to continue working with this exceptional team in our unwavering pursuit of delivering distinguished performance for our clients.”

Cyrus Jilla, Group Managing Partner at B-Flexion, a long-term shareholder partner of Strategic, commented: “Having seen Nikki and Chris in action over the last few years, we have no hesitation in supporting these new leadership roles as part of the exceptional team that is Strategic today. Under their leadership, I have no doubt the business will remain relentlessly focused on serving its clients while continuing to innovate for a stronger future.”

“We are thankful to Eve and Cyrus for their work with us over the past years and are grateful to the mission-driven and experienced team at Strategic, who makes us better each day,” said Nikki Kraus. “Chris and I are honored and energized by these appointments. We are excited to boldly fulfill our mission to empower clients to achieve transformational impact through inspired investing. Our clients are making the world a better place and our team wakes up every day excited to be part of these important efforts. We have deliberately chosen to be selective in the number of clients we serve in order to preserve our ability to generate alpha and to provide the white glove service we are known for, and we strive every day to be the gold standard in everything we do for our clients.”

About Strategic Investment Group

Strategic Investment Group®, is a pioneer in dedicated Outsourced CIO (OCIO) solutions since 1987. Strategic functions as our clients’ investment partner and co-fiduciary, effectively becoming an extension of their resources. Clients are then free to focus on their core missions, while we focus on providing the highly specialized portfolio management expertise that clients need to meet their investment goals. Our mission is empowering clients to achieve transformational impact through inspired investing. Strategic had $28 billion in discretionary assets under management as of March 31, 2024.

For further information contact:
Ken Grossfield, General Counsel
kgrossfield@strategicgroup.com

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A new product line to accelerate the automation of companies

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RIVIÈRE-DU-LOUP, QC, Sept. 27, 2024 /CNW/ – Automation has become critical for businesses to drive growth and performance. Companies need to accelerate their automation initiatives through more autonomous and intuitive solutions that can quickly deliver the benefits of robotics to enhance their efficiency and competitiveness.  

Driven by its commitment to innovation and supporting manufacturing companies in strengthening their operational efficiency, Premier Tech is introducing the future of automation thanks to its new product line TOMA™ – which aims to accelerate packaging automation projects through a comprehensive and intuitive do-it-yourself experience – hence delivering automation made friendustrial™.

The first product under the TOMA™ brand – and its underlying mindset – is a palletizing solution featuring the most advanced interface on the market, bringing together industrial robustness and user-friendliness with collaborative robotics. Thanks to its seamless integration requiring no coding, no engineering and no programming, both small and large manufacturers can access the benefits of automation, setting a new standard for efficiency and ease of use.

“Today, we are launching more than a product line. We are launching a totally new approach to automation — we are launching the ‘Automation made friendustrial™’ mindset. Our teams at Premier Tech Systems and Automation have successfully merged industrial-level efficiency with ease of operation. This was achieved by leveraging the cobot technology from Fanuc, the worldwide leader in robotics,” says Jean Bélanger, president and chief executive officer of Premier Tech.

This launch is backed by more than 35 years of experience in automation and palletization, combined with new technologies in cobotics and the strong commitment of Premier Tech in ensuring that advanced technologies are made available to a wide range of manufacturers.

TOMA™ comes with a new innovative business model harnessing the power of an online, seamless and intuitive do-it-yourself configuration. It will enable companies to look at their packaging operations from a new perspective and implement automation projects where the financial feasibility was yet under pressure.

“TOMA™ cobots allowed us to enhance the work ergonomics of our teams, meet their needs — especially for night shifts —, and increase our productivity. This new solution is robust, intuitive and easy to program. With its agility and reliability, we can use it in various workspaces according to our needs,” says Pascal Gagné, operations manager at Groupe TAQ and launch partner.

For more information on TOMA™ and see how your company can leverage this solution, visit www.tomarobots.com

About Premier Tech

At Premier Tech, we are all about making a difference by connecting People and Technologies for over 100 years. One team driven by a shared will to deliver sustainable solutions that help feed, protect and improve our world.

Premier Tech has a wide range of products, services, brands and technologies allowing to increase crop yields, bring beautiful gardens to life, automate the handling and packaging operations of many manufacturing facilities, treat and recycle water, support companies in their digital transformation and offer bio-ingredients for the well-being of humans and animals.

Premier Tech today records sales of more than one billion dollars and is growing internationally, driven by its 5  200 team members in 28 countries. This is our time as we move Beyond 100.

For more information about Premier Tech, visit www.premiertech.com

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InventHelp Inventor Develops Improved Wearable Blanket to Increase Warmth (TLS-4013)

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PITTSBURGH, Sept. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — “I wanted to create a more comfortable and convenient blanket to provide warmth at home while relaxing or doing various chores without restricting your movement or use of hands,” said an inventor, from Batesville, Miss., “so I invented the HEAT WRAP. My design would offer an improved alternative to using portable heaters, conventional heated blankets, and heating pads.”

The patent-pending invention provides an improved design for a wearable blanket. In doing so, it would surround the wearer in cozy warmth. As a result, it increases comfort and relaxation. It also allows the user to stay productive at home and on the go. The invention features a versatile design that is easy to use so it is ideal for the general population, especially the elderly and those living in cold weather areas.

The original design was submitted to the National sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 23-TLS-4013, InventHelp, 100 Beecham Drive, Suite 110, Pittsburgh, PA 15205-9801, or call (412) 288-1300 ext. 1368. Learn more about InventHelp’s Invention Submission Services at http://www.InventHelp.com.

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Raken Expands Construction Equipment Management Solution With Enhanced Tracking, Reporting, and Maintenance

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SAN DIEGO, Sept. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Raken, the top-rated field management app for the construction industry, has expanded its equipment management capabilities to better help customers leverage their valuable assets.

The California-based software developer recently introduced new and enhanced workflows for detailed equipment tracking, automated reporting, and proactive maintenance. Combined with the app’s daily reports, time tracking, safety and quality management tools, and document management, this update to their equipment management features further establishes Raken as the all-in-one solution for improving field productivity and visibility.

Built with purpose

Raken developed its new, improved equipment management tools to meet one of the industry’s most vital needs. Equipment is a significant cost for most construction companies, who spend hundreds of thousands to millions of dollars buying, renting, and maintaining equipment every year.

“Knowing where equipment is, who is using it, and what condition it’s in is critical in construction,” said Mike Bates, VP of Corporate Strategy. “Raken makes it easy to capture and analyze key data points so you can protect and maximize your investment.”

Track, maintain, and report on owned and rented equipment

Contractors can improve equipment utilization and maintenance with Raken, helping to keep their projects on schedule and under budget.

Benefits for the field and office include:

Easily add new or update equipmentSee where each piece of equipment is located and its conditionTrack details such as deployment history, hours, mileage, and fuel consumptionReport on critical metrics to help reduce idle time, manage costs, improve operator productivity and moreMonitor deficiencies, maintenance schedules, and return dates

Raken’s equipment management tools include an automated dashboard for analyzing utilization trends, productivity, fuel consumption and Co2 emissions. Users can also run snapshot reports organizing equipment by custom criteria and view detailed deployment and usage summaries.

The app also allows users to enable automatic email notifications for scheduled repairs, returns, and maintenance, plus quickly track deficiencies by operator to provide targeted training or guidance.

“Raken now provides an even clearer view of all your assets across your company and projects, so you can maximize usage, better manage your budgets, and extend the lifespan of your equipment,” said Mike Bates.

Launching soon

Raken will continue to grow equipment management capabilities based on industry trends and customer feedback. Additional tools for tracking and reporting on small equipment units and status are currently in development, and will be released in the coming months.

About Raken

Raken is an all-in-one field management solution for the construction industry that uses mobile technology to streamline field workflows and build better projects. Designed for ease-of-use, our software empowers crews to quickly and easily share real-time data and updates from the jobsite. Raken helps customers increase project visibility and compliance with digital daily reports, time and production tracking, comprehensive safety tools, document management, and more. To learn more, visit www.rakenapp.com.

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