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Woolpert Acquires Greenbox Architecture, a Leading Architecture and Interior Design Practice Operating Across the Asia-Pacific

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Woolpert’s footprint and global mission critical architecture expertise expand with the addition of Greenbox, a firm specializing in data center design, workplace interiors, commercial architecture, health and life sciences, and residential architecture.

DAYTON, Ohio, Oct. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Woolpert has acquired Greenbox Architecture, a Sydney, Australia-based, full-service architecture firm that specializes in providing interior and exterior design services for data centers and commercial, health care, and residential clients.

This move expands the global reach, advances the capabilities, and increases the bench strength of both firms. Woolpert—a full-service architecture, engineering, geospatial, and strategic consulting firm—has been a leader in data center design in the U.S. and the U.K. since 2022 when it acquired Sheehan Nagle Hartray Architects (SNHA).

Greenbox CEO Andrew Owens said that he wanted to join an organization that had an agile, entrepreneurial culture where Greenbox would have impact and a voice in shaping architecture strategy to advance the industry.

“By joining a tech-driven company like Woolpert, we will be able to accelerate growth in AI, optimization, 3D modeling, and other related technologies,” Owens said. “But also, we want to continue to have fun. We want our people to do work they love in an environment where they can thrive. We found that in Woolpert.”

Woolpert President Neil Churman said that cultural alignment was a key consideration in joining forces. Both Greenbox and Woolpert are certified by Great Place to Work and share an emphasis on staff satisfaction.

“From our first meeting with Andrew and the Greenbox team, it was clear that their values are aligned with ours,” Churman said. “Like Woolpert, they are focused on a balanced approach toward industry leadership, high performance, and creating an outstanding employee experience for their team.”

With the addition of Greenbox, Woolpert expands its architecture services in the Asia-Pacific. Woolpert began providing geospatial services in the region in 2021, after acquiring Australia-based AAM. Woolpert has offices in Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth, and Sydney, as well as Singapore and Kuala Lumpur. The addition of the Greenbox team will expand Woolpert’s service offerings across the region.

Churman said the acquisition will further establish Woolpert as a global leader in data center design and geospatial solutions.

“Andrew and the Greenbox team have established themselves as the clear Asia-Pacific market leader in data center design and solidify our ability to deliver design and geospatial solutions on a truly global scale to the mission critical industry,” Churman said. “Data centers have become essential infrastructure supporting nearly all aspects of our daily lives, and we’re focused on better supporting our clients as they continue to expand globally.”

About Greenbox Architecture
Greenbox Architecture is a leading architecture and interior design practice operating across the Asia-Pacific region. We specialise in the data centre, workplace interiors, commercial architecture, health and life sciences, and residential architecture sectors. Since our inception in 2009, our team our team has grown to approximately 70 people who bring extensive local and global experience in understanding user needs and the interior and exterior built form. We are proud of the valued partnerships we have cultivated with a number of our clients for more than 10 years. We attribute this to the talent, dedication, and loyalty of our team—who are here for our clients and to get things done. We want others to enjoy working with us—we always have fun. Our certification by Great Place to Work, a global authority on workplace culture, is evidence of this. We are committed to treading lightly and minimising our environmental impact, both through the buildings and spaces we design as well as the actions of our business.

About Woolpert
Woolpert is the premier architecture, engineering, geospatial (AEG), and strategic consulting firm, with a vision to become one of the best companies in the world. We innovate within and across markets to effectively serve public, private, and government clients worldwide. Woolpert is a Top 100 ENR Global Design firm, has earned eight Great Place to Work certifications, and actively nurtures a culture of growth, inclusion, diversity, and respect. Founded in 1911 in Dayton, Ohio, Woolpert has been America’s fastest-growing AEG firm since 2015. Woolpert has over 2,500 employees and more than 60 offices on five continents. For more, visit woolpert.com.

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lynn.rossi@woolpert.com
312-837-2017

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ATFX Announces Strategic Investment in Spark Systems to Enhance Institutional Offerings

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LONDON, Oct. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — ATFX is pleased to announce its strategic investment in Spark Systems, a next generation, institutional-grade eFX trading platform based in Singapore serving clients in Asia and globally. ATFX is entering into this partnership with Spark Systems via a Series C investment. Spark Systems investors include leading venture capital companies and also global banks including Citibank and HSBC. This partnership is aimed at enhancing ATFX’s institutional services and will explore synergies between both organizations.

The investment in Spark Systems creates opportunities to leverage ATFX Connect liquidity within the platform, this builds on ATFX group’s commitment to enhance its trading infrastructure which is evidenced by previous milestones. These initiatives have positioned ATFX as a leading player in the industry, providing clients with cutting-edge trading solutions and improved market access.

“Investing in Spark Systems aligns with our strategic vision to enhance our institutional offerings and drive innovation in the eFX space,” said Joe Li, Group Chairman at ATFX. “We believe that this will benefit both organisations and provide our clients with improved trading solutions, especially in the Asian region.”

Joo Seng Wong, Founder & CEO of Spark Systems stated, “This collaboration with ATFX represents a significant step forward in our mission to deliver exceptional trading solutions. Together, we will empower ATFX clients with enhanced access to liquidity and offer advanced trading capabilities.”

ATFX looks forward to exploring this partnership further and is committed to building a mutually beneficial relationship with Spark Systems to enhance its market presence in Asia and beyond.

About ATFX

ATFX is a leading global fintech broker with a local presence in 23 locations and licenses from regulatory authorities including the UK’s FCA, Australian ASIC, Cypriot CySEC, UAE’s SCA, Hong Kong SFC and South African FSCA. With a strong commitment to customer satisfaction, innovative technology, and strict regulatory compliance, ATFX provides exceptional trading experiences to clients worldwide.
For further information on ATFX, please visit ATFX website https://www.atfx.com.

About ATFX Connect

ATFX Connect is a trading name of AT Global Markets (UK) Limited (authorised and regulated by the FCA),  AT Global Markets (Australia) Pty Limited (authorised and regulated by ASIC), and AT Global Financial Services (HK) Limited (authorised and regulated by the SFC). Connect is the Institutional arm of the wider ATFX Group.

ATFX Connect offers Institutional and Professional traders an extensive range of services for both Agency PB and Margin accounts, provides bespoke aggregated liquidity in Spot FX, NDFs, indices, Commodities and Precious Metals to a wide range of institutional clients from hedge funds, Tier 1 global and regional banks, high net worth investors, asset managers, family offices and other brokers. 

ATFX Connect’s liquidity pool is constructed from Tier 1 banks and non-bank providers that it has partnered with, trading in both sweepable and full amount forms. 

Agency PB Clients can connect via direct FIX API, external technology solutions or via our own trading platform. For margin clients, ATFX Connect provides market access via the group’s MT4/MT5 platform and provides a bridge solution for those who wish to connect via FIX API. 

For further information on ATFX, please visit ATFX website https://www.atfxconnect.com.

About Spark Systems

Founded in 2016, Spark Systems builds next generation high speed trading platforms. Spark Systems has developed robust eFX trading platforms and the company is uniquely designed to support both buy-side and sell-side clients. The firm has to date received investments from leading global and regional institutions including Citibank, HSBC, Philips Venture, Vickers Venture, Integra Ventures, FengHe, Jubilee CM, Farquhar Venture Capital, 5X Capital, OSK  etc. Spark Systems is a grant recipient of Monetary Authority of Singapore FSTI grant. Spark Systems focus is on building state of the art trading technology and infrastructure. The company is connected with all global top 20 FX liquidity providers and eFX non-bank hedge funds as well as major primary markets/ECNs. Today Spark Systems already serves leading banks in Asia. This positions the company for sustained and exponential growth in the FX market; the world largest and most liquid marketplace. For further information on Spark Systems, please visit the company’s website www.sparksystems.sg.

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Han’s Robot to Showcase its Innovative Collaborative Robots at Industrial Transformation ASIA-PACIFIC (ITAP) in Singapore

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SHENZHEN, China, Oct. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — From October 14-16, Han’s Robot, a leading player in collaborative robotics, will participate in Industrial Transformation ASIA-PACIFIC (ITAP) 2024 at the Singapore EXPO. ITAP is the premier event in the Asia-Pacific region for businesses adopting and scaling Industry 4.0 (I4.0) solutions. Following its successful appearance at the 24th China International Industry Fair in Shanghai, Han’s Robot will further expand its global presence at ITAP with an exhibit at Hall 3, Booth RS11.

Strategic Growth in Southeast Asia

With Singapore being a key regional business hub and a gateway to the ASEAN market, ITAP marks an important step for Han’s Robot in extending its international reach. The company will present its latest robotic innovations, tailored to address the demands of the Southeast Asian market, supported by its strong R&D capabilities.

Key Solutions to be Highlighted at ITAP 2024:

Automated Welding Cobot: Designed with advanced motion control algorithms, Han’s welding cobot offers high precision, stability, and ease of use. It is built to operate in high-temperature welding environments, providing a robust solution for automated welding tasks.

CNC Loading and Unloading Cobot: A notable collaboration with industry partners, this cobot automates the loading and unloading process for CNC machines, improving operational speed by over 30%. Its precision and reliability are designed to optimize manufacturing efficiency.

STAR Mobile Manipulator: This intelligent mobile robot combines a robot arm, mobile robot, vision system, and gripper to perform mobile operations such as material pick and place, handling, assembly, and inspection. Offering strong scalability and cost efficiency, the STAR mobile manipulator is well-suited to support smart manufacturing applications.

Han’s Robot’s exhibit at Hall 3, Booth RS11 will feature these solutions and more. Further details and updates will be shared through the company’s official social media channels throughout ITAP.

About Han’s Robot

Han’s Robot is a high-tech enterprise dedicated to developing, promoting, and applying intelligent robots in industry, healthcare, logistics, services, etc.

For more information about Han’s Robot, please visit:

Website: https://www.hansrobot.net/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hansrobot
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/hansrobot
Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hans_robot

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Company Name: Shenzhen Han’s Robot Co., Ltd.
Address: 6/F, Building 3, Han’s Laser Global Intelligent Manufacturing Industry Base,
Bao’an District, Shenzhen City, Guangdong, China
Email: hansrobot_international@hanslaser.com 

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Sungrow PowerTitan 2.0 Wins the Storage Product Innovation Award at Solar & Storage Live Awards 2024

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BIRMINGHAM, UK, Oct. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Sungrow, the global leading PV inverter and energy storage system provider, is proud to announce that its PowerTitan 2.0 energy storage system has won the Storage Product Innovation Award at the Solar & Storage Live Awards 2024. The event, that held in Birmingham on Tuesday 24th of September, first day of the Solar & Storage Live UK 2024 exhibition, is a premier platform for recognizing advancements in the renewable energy and storage sectors.

The PowerTitan 2.0 is a professional integration of Sungrow’s power electronics, electrochemistry, and power grid support technologies. It stands out due to its groundbreaking innovations, providing an efficient and with the utmost levels of safety energy storage solution. Sungrow recognizes that developing Energy Storage Systems (ESS) is crucial for grid stability, maximizing renewable energy use, and advancing the energy transition towards a sustainable future. To address these needs, Sungrow has introduced the PowerTitan 2.0, a cutting-edge Liquid-Cooled ESS designed for utility-scale projects. The PowerTitan 2.0 features a fully liquid-cooled design and integrated Power Conversion System (PCS) within a standard 20-foot, 5MWh container. Its modular configuration allows for scalable 10MWh systems, overcoming traditional scalability and efficiency challenges while optimizing CAPEX and OPEX.

“We are deeply honored to receive the Storage Product Innovation Award for our PowerTitan 2.0 at Solar & Storage Live 2024,” said Mr. Lewis Jindong Li, President of Sungrow Europe. “This first award for the PowerTitan 2.0 in Europe reflects our commitment to delivering pioneering, efficient, and safe energy storage solutions. Sungrow remains dedicated to supporting the global energy transition while providing unparalleled customer support. We look forward to driving further innovation and along with our partners bridge to a sustainable future.”

Sungrow’s innovative solution has already begun making an impact in Europe. The first units of the PowerTitan 2.0 have been recently delivered to the 100MW/330MWh energy storage project in Bramley of Penso Power’s and BW ESS, while several new contracts have been secured, including a major 230MWh Energy Storage project in Germany by Nofar Energy. These projects highlight the growing demand for advanced energy storage systems that maximize efficiency and minimize operational costs.

For further information on the PowerTitan 2.0 and other cutting-edge energy solutions, visit Sungrow’s official website: 

https://uk.sungrowpower.com/ProductsHome/20?cid=42

About Sungrow

Sungrow, a global leader in renewable energy technology, has pioneered sustainable power solutions for over 27 years. As of June 2024, Sungrow has installed 605 GW of power electronic converters worldwide. The Company is recognized as the world’s No. 1 on PV inverter shipments (S&P Global Commodity Insights) and the most bankable Asian energy storage company (BloombergNEF). Its innovations power clean energy projects in over 170 countries, supported by a network of 490 service outlets guaranteeing excellent customer experience. At Sungrow, we’re committed to bridging to a sustainable future through cutting-edge technology and unparalleled service. For more information, please visit www.sungrowpower.com

Media Contact: Mina Zhang, mina.zhang@cn.sungrowpower.com 

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