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American Battery Technology Company Appoints Manufacturing Scale-Up Expert Steven Wu as Chief Operating Officer to Accelerate Expansion of Battery Metals Manufacturing Operations

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RENO, Nev., Aug. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — American Battery Technology Company (NASDAQ: ABAT), an integrated critical battery materials company that is commercializing its technologies for both primary battery minerals manufacturing and secondary minerals lithium-ion battery recycling, appoints Steven Wu as its new chief operating officer (COO). Wu brings an extensive background from his previous companies in successfully scaling first-of-kind technologies into high-volume, bespoke manufacturing operations, an extremely applicable skillset as American Battery Technology Company (ABTC) continues to progress commercialization and ramp up efforts to onshore and build out a resilient battery metals supply chain for its North American strategic customers.

“We are thrilled to welcome Steven to the team at this exciting and critical stage of growth of our commercialization efforts,” stated ABTC CEO Ryan Melsert.  “As we move beyond the first-of-kind design and commissioning phases, Steven brings the exact skillset and experiences needed in scaling commercial operations, building engaged and high-productivity teams, and innovating and implementing ground-up, high-volume, product manufacturing operations to meet the needs that our domestic strategic partners are demanding as we scale-up our domestic critical battery material solutions.”

Wu has extensive experience with operationalizing innovative technologies manufactured in customized facilities and employed in first-of-kind products at global companies. As director of product and programs at Rivian, he led efforts to ramp products, set and drive achievement of objective and key results (OKRs), and build and manage partnerships with key customers and suppliers.  While working at autonomous vehicle startup Nuro as head of new product introduction, he developed and led their revenue generation initiatives, led partnerships with OEMs, led manufacturing and process improvement operations, commissioned facilities, and managed the operational scale-up of in-house manufacturing.  He also worked at Uber as an operations group manager, and at Apple as a global supply manager scaling production of products internationally and in the United States. Each of Wu’s previous experiences have grown and demonstrated his abilities to lead global operational scale-ups of new technologies for high-volume, brownfield manufacturing facilities, and to build out large, cross-functional operational teams.

“I am very excited to step into this role at this transformative stage of ABTC’s journey to widespread commercialization,” said Steven Wu, ABTC’s incoming COO. “I share Ryan’s vision to drive accelerated but efficient and smart growth for a company leading the efforts to secure a domestic, sustainable supply of battery metals enabling our transition to electrification.”

In his role at ABTC, Wu will be responsible for accelerating the company past its current stage of commissioning and ramp up of its first integrated lithium-ion battery recycling facility and primary claystone to lithium hydroxide pilot plant, progressing toward widespread commercialization and proliferation of these technologies.  He will oversee ABTC’s manufacturing operations while also working closely with ABTC’s leadership teams across the organization on growth initiatives.

Wu graduated from Rutgers University with a bachelor’s degree in electrical and computer engineering.

He will succeed Andrés Meza who served as COO for over three years and is stepping down to pursue other opportunities. “Andrés has been an integral part in driving ABTC’s foundational growth and success to date, and we are grateful for his contributions,” continued Melsert.

About American Battery Technology Company 
American Battery Technology Company (ABTC), headquartered in Reno, Nevada, has pioneered first-of-kind technologies to unlock domestically manufactured and recycled battery metals critically needed to help meet the significant demand from the electric vehicle, stationary storage, and consumer electronics industries.  Committed to a circular supply chain for battery metals, ABTC works to continually innovate and master new battery metals technologies that power a global transition to electrification and the future of sustainable energy.

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This press release contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements, other than statements of historical fact, are “forward-looking statements.” Although the American Battery Technology Company’s (the “Company”) management believes that such forward-looking statements are reasonable, it cannot guarantee that such expectations are, or will be, correct. These forward-looking statements involve a number of risks and uncertainties, which could cause the Company’s future results to differ materially from those anticipated. Potential risks and uncertainties include, among others, risks and uncertainties related to the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern; general economic conditions and conditions affecting the industries in which the Company operates; the uncertainty of regulatory requirements and approvals; fluctuating mineral and commodity prices. Additional information regarding the factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from these forward-looking statements is available in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended June 30, 2023. The Company assumes no obligation to update any of the information contained or referenced in this press release.

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CeQur Closes a $120M Equity Financing to Drive Commercial Growth

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The financing secured will drive growth and accelerate commercial expansion efforts, support the scaling of commercial teams and outreach initiatives to bring CeQur Simplicity™, its 4-day wearable insulin delivery device, to more healthcare providers and patients managing diabetes.

HORW, Switzerland, Jan. 7, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — CeQur®, a medical device company dedicated to simplifying insulin delivery for individuals on multiple daily injections, today announced the successful close of a $120 million financing round. This significant investment underscores the confidence in CeQur’s mission to simplify the lives of people managing diabetes.

“We are grateful for the support of our investors as we accelerate our mission to transform diabetes care,” said Brad Paddock, President and CEO of CeQur.

The funds will support the continued commercial expansion of CeQur Simplicity, the company’s innovative 4-day wearable insulin delivery device. CeQur will continue to grow its Sales Force and expand its Clinical team to ensure that more people living with diabetes can benefit from convenient, discreet, and injection-free dosing.

“We are grateful for the support of our investors as we accelerate our mission to transform diabetes care,” said Brad Paddock, President and CEO of CeQur. “This financing will enable us to reach more patients, expand our commercial footprint, and continue innovating solutions that simplify mealtime insulin management”, said Mike Rubino, CFO of CeQur.

CeQur has seen growing adoption of its CeQur Simplicity patch, a discreet, easy-to-use bolus insulin delivery solution, with over 6,000 patients currently using the device.

CeQur continues to increase and improve pharmacy access. In addition to the more than two thirds of commercially insured patients on formulary, CeQur has reached agreements with numerous Medicare Part-D and State Medicaid programs. Overall, better than 80% of all claims are being covered as a pharmacy benefit. The average copay is less than $45/month.

Related to manufacturing, CeQur’s 40,000 sq/ft automated cleanroom facility completed all of its qualifications in Q4 2024. The facility is scheduled to manufacture commercial product in 2025.

For more information about CeQur and its groundbreaking product, visit myceqursimplicity.com.

About CeQur Simplicity

CeQur Simplicity is a simple, 4-day wearable Insulin Delivery Device for discreet, convenient and injection-free bolus dosing. One CeQur Simplicity patch holds up to 200 units of rapid-acting insulin administered in two-unit increments and replaces, on average, twelve daily mealtime injections over four days. Clinical research has shown that nearly 90% of patients using CeQur Simplicity reported following their insulin regimen better as compared to multiple daily injections.(1) The Patch is clinically proven to improve glycemic control, with patients achieving significantly improved A1C and time-in-range (TIR) goals.(2,3)

About CeQur®

CeQur is commercializing advanced, simple-to-use insulin delivery devices that make it easier for people living with diabetes to adhere to therapy and stay in control of their disease. The Company’s simple, wearable devices provide freedom from multiple daily insulin injections.

More information can be found at cequr.com.

References:

Zraick V, Dreon D, Nalk R, Shearer D, Crawford S, Bradford J, Levy B. 2016. Patient User Experience Evaluation of Bolus Patch Insulin Delivery System. Poster presented at the American Diabetes Association’s 76th Scientific Sessions. Abstract 995-P. New Orleans, LA, USABergenstal R, Peyrot M, Dreon D, Aroda V, Bailey T, Brazg R, Frias J, Johnson M, Klonoff D, Kruger D, Ramtoola S, Rosenstock J, Serusclat P, Weinstock R, Naik R, Shearer D, Zraick V, Levy B. 2019. Implementation of Basal–Bolus Therapy in Type 2 Diabetes: A Randomized Controlled Trial Comparing Bolus Insulin Delivery Using an Insulin Patch with an Insulin Pen. Diabetes Technology and Therapeutics 21 (5):1-13.Bergenstal R., et al Comparing Patch vs Pen Bolus Insulin Delivery in Type 2 Diabetes Using Continuous Glucose Monitoring Metrics and Profiles; Journal of Diabetes Science and Technology 1–7, 2021

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Kim Holdsworth, Chief Marketing Officer, CeQur®, 1 (864) 754-0852, media@cequr.com, https://myceqursimplicity.com 

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Modine Announces India Expansion to Meet Growing Data Center Industry Demand

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The new facility in Chennai will manufacture Airedale by Modine™ advanced cooling technologies and also cooling modules for stationary power generation equipment

RACINE, Wis., Jan. 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Modine (NYSE: MOD), a diversified global leader in thermal management technology and solutions, announced plans to open a new facility in Chennai, India, in mid-2025 to meet increased demand for mission-critical cooling solutions used at data centers. The facility will manufacture data center cooling equipment under the Airedale by Modine™ brand, and also cooling modules for stationary power generation equipment. This expansion follows the recent opening of new manufacturing facilities in Calgary, Canada, and Bradford, UK in response to data center industry demand.

“This strategic expansion of two Modine businesses in India is an example of how we are driving growth by capturing the mega-trends connected to high-performance computing and AI,” said Neil D. Brinker, President and CEO. “By increasing capacity and establishing production facilities in India, we are in a strong position to provide a range of highly engineered enabling technologies to the data center industry.”

Data center investment in India has accelerated in recent years. In addition to having a growing economy that is driving demand for data, the availability of skilled labor and local investment in enhanced connectivity to Africa, Asia, and the Middle East make India an increasingly attractive market. Several data center hyperscale and colocation companies have already invested in India and need technologies to cool everything from the campus power infrastructure to inside the data center hall.

India is a key part of our growth strategy to meet customer demand in India, Asia, and the Middle East,” said Art Laszlo, Group Vice President, Global Data Centers. “Airedale by Modine invests heavily in research and development to design technologies that are suitable for all regions and plants. We solve our customers’ most critical data center cooling challenges with tailored solutions from just outside the data center hall to the rack.”

“Our cooling modules enhance the performance and efficiency of the stationary power generation units that serve as primary and back-up power and support load management on a data center campus,” said Matthew Powell, Vice President and General Manager, Air-Cooled Applications. “We’re already supplying customers globally and this additional capacity expands our manufacturing footprint so we can fulfill new global orders by this summer.”

This will be Modine’s second facility in India. Modine Thermal Systems India opened in 2007 and designs and manufactures cooling modules for off-highway and commercial vehicles, and power generation equipment.

For more information about Airedale by Modine solutions, please visit www.airedale.com.

About Modine
At Modine, we are Engineering a Cleaner, Healthier World™. Building on more than 100 years of excellence in thermal management, we provide trusted systems and solutions that improve air quality and conserve natural resources. More than 11,000 employees are at work in every corner of the globe, delivering the solutions our customers need, where they need them. Our Climate Solutions and Performance Technologies segments support our purpose by improving air quality, reducing energy and water consumption, lowering harmful emissions and enabling cleaner running vehicles and environmentally-friendly refrigerants. Modine is a global company headquartered in Racine, Wisconsin (U.S.), with operations in North America, South America, Europe and Asia. For more information about Modine, visit www.modine.com.

Media Contacts:
UK: Nicola Ware | E: nicola.d.ware@airedale.com | Tel: +44 113 2391000
US: pr@modine.com

Investor Contact:
Kathleen Powers
(262) 636-1687
kathleen.t.powers@modine.com

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Mews Acquires Clarity to Expand Operations in APAC and the UK

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AMSTERDAM, Jan. 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Mews, the industry-leading hospitality cloud, today announces the acquisition of Clarity Hospitality Software Solutions.

Clarity Hospitality Software Solutions (Clarity) was founded in New Zealand in 1992 to provide property and event management systems to upmarket properties and hotels. In 2016, Clarity opened its UK office and now provides its solutions and services to hundreds of hotel groups, event venues and independent hotels across APAC and the UK, managing thousands of rooms and maintaining a profitable business.

Today, Mews is used by hundreds of hotels in APAC and the UK. The acquisition increases the presence of Mews in these regions as more hotels adopt its technology to revolutionize their guest offering.

Mews has experienced significant momentum over the last year, including a valuation crossing $1 billion, surpassing 75,000 hospitality staff platform users worldwide and increased its customers in the UK by 42% and APAC by 16%.

Matt Welle, CEO of Mews, commented, “We’re excited to partner with a team with deep industry knowledge who will help to continue transforming the industry across the world. This acquisition takes us one step further on our vision to build a truly connected network of hotels globally, and we look forward to working with even more customers in the UK and APAC who believe in a future of personalized hospitality, enabled by technology.”

Dougall Love, Owner and CEO of Clarity Hospitality Software, added, “For us, great hospitality technology is all about streamlining tasks to increase productivity, provide a top-class experience to guests and driving repeat and referral business, making for more efficient and profitable hospitality businesses. Mews truly shares our vision of providing remarkable guest experiences and we’re excited to continue supporting our customers with world-class resources as we join forces with Mews.”

Clarity Hospitality Software marks its 12th acquisition.

About Mews

Mews is the leading platform for the new era of hospitality. Powering over 5,500 customers across more than 85 countries, Mews Hospitality Cloud is designed to streamline operations for modern hoteliers, transform the guest experience and create more profitable businesses. Customers include BWH Hotels, Strawberry, The Social Hub and Airelles Collection. Mews was named Best PMS (2024) and listed among the Best Places to Work in Hotel Tech (2021, 2022, 2024) by Hotel Tech Report, as well as World’s Best Hotel PMS Provider (2023) and World’s Best Independent Hotel PMS Provider (2022, 2023) by World Travel Tech Awards. Mews has raised $335 million from investors including Goldman Sachs Alternatives, Kinnevik and Notion to transform hospitality.

For more information, please contact press@mews.com 

About Clarity Hospitality Software Solutions

Clarity Software Solutions (NZ) Ltd and Clarity Hospitality Software Solutions (UK) Ltd have sold, implemented, trained and supported the Clarity software solutions in the New Zealand and UK regions for over 20 years. Clarity customers include Hotel Management Groups, Exclusive Resorts and Independent hotels. Customers include Capstone, CPG, Brooke Serene, Bespoke, Peel Hotels management groups, Solitaire, Treetops, Kinloch and Delamore Lodges (New Zealand), Voli Voli resort (Fiji), Amanaki and St Therese Resorts (Samoa), Mar Hall, Craigellachie, Nailcote Hall, Carnoustie Golf Hotel and Spa (UK), as well as many independent hotels. Clarity is proud of its reputation for first class support and customer communication that is the foundations of its long-term success.

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