WEST HARTFORD, Conn., Feb. 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Legrand®, a global specialist in electrical and digital building infrastructures, announces the appointment of Pedro Mendieta as President of the Data, Power, and Control (DPC) Division. As a part of Legrand, North and Central America (LNCA), the DPC division is comprised of industry-leading brands, including Ortronics, Raritan, Server Technology, Starline, Approved Networks, and ZPE Systems, that offer innovative solutions for data centers, building networks, and facility infrastructures. The division designs, manufactures, and markets world-class products and solutions for a more productive and sustainable future. The exceptional reliability of its technologies results from decades of proven performance and dedication to research and development. 

Pedro will report to Brian DiBella, President and CEO of LNCA, and join the Executive Committee. Pedro steps into the DPC role previously held by Brian and will work closely with the global data center teams to drive all aspects of DPC business, including taking advantage of the data center market growth that has been driven by the rapid adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies and digitalization trends.

Pedro brings over 15 years of experience in the data center industry, having held key senior strategic and operational leadership roles at Eaton and ABB, specializing in critical power and power electronics. Most recently, he served as Senior Vice President at Anord Mardix, a Flex company, where he led the global organization and played a pivotal role in developing market-driven growth and operational strategies, focusing on expanding market share through both organic and inorganic initiatives, while prioritizing profitability and customer satisfaction.

“The data center market is a key area of focus for Legrand globally. Pedro offers a well-rounded perspective, balancing strategy and operations to guide our global teams and support regional collaboration,” said Brian DiBella, President and CEO, LNCA. “I’d like to sincerely thank the entire DPC team for stepping up and driving continued growth while we searched for the right candidate to lead the division.”

About Legrand and Legrand, North and Central America
Legrand is the global specialist in electrical and digital building infrastructures. Its comprehensive offering of solutions for residential, commercial, and data center markets makes it a benchmark for customers worldwide. The Group harnesses technological and societal trends with lasting impacts on buildings with the purpose of improving life by transforming the spaces where people live, work and meet with electrical, digital infrastructures and connected solutions that are simple, innovative and sustainable. Drawing on an approach that involves all teams and stakeholders, Legrand is pursuing a strategy of profitable and responsible growth driven by acquisitions and innovation, with a steady flow of new offerings that include products with enhanced value in use (energy and digital transition solutions: datacenters, digital lifestyles and energy transition offerings). Legrand reported sales of €8.4 billion in 2023. The company is listed on Euronext Paris and is a component stock of the CAC 40, CAC 40 ESG and CAC SBT 1.5 indexes. (code ISIN FR0010307819). https://www.legrand.us/

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MUNICH, Feb. 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — On February 17, 2025, GCL System Integration (GCL SI) achieved a significant milestone by securing the EcoVadis Group-level Silver Medal certification. In its first attempt, GCL SI stood out among over 150,000 participating companies globally, placing it within the top 15% of sustainable development leaders. This recognition marks GCL SI’s advancement to world-class standards in Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) practices, setting a benchmark for sustainable development in the global renewable energy sector.

EcoVadis, a leading global CSR assessment organization that operates across 175 countries and over 200 industries, evaluates companies based on four key dimensions: environmental management, labor rights, business ethics, and sustainable procurement. GCL SI’s Silver Medal achievement signifies that its ESG performance surpassed 85% of global participants, showcasing leadership in areas such as environmental governance and green supply chain management. Notably, GCL SI’s proprietary carbon platform, “GCL Carbon Data Platform,” integrates blockchain and privacy computing technology to track and manage the carbon emissions across the entire photovoltaic industry, promoting a circular green ecosystem.

In its efforts to advance green manufacturing, GCL SI has implemented a “Triple-Integration” strategy, combining digital empowerment with low-carbon technology upgrades, resulting in an annual reduction of 127,000 tons of CO₂ equivalent emissions. The company has also established an intelligent energy management system that boosts photovoltaic plant operational efficiency by 23%.

As one of the global top five photovoltaic module suppliers, GCL SI remains commitment to its mission of “bringing green power to life”. The company has built a green procurement system spanning 28 countries and 186 suppliers, resulting in an annual carbon reduction of 450,000 tons. Additionally, GCL SI has invested CNY 380 million to upgrade its intelligent manufacturing systems, and its Suzhou base was nominated as a “Lighthouse Factory” by the World Economic Forum.

Standing at the crossroads of the global energy transition, GCL SI continues to deepen its “Zero Carbon Technology + Digital Energy” dual-engine strategy, aiming for full carbon neutrality across its entire value chain by 2027. As the UN Global Compact’s Asia-Pacific Executive Director stated: “GCL SI’s ESG practices are redefining the global responsibility paradigm for renewable energy companies.”

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Management to Provide Business & Financial Update on Recently Announced G5 Acquisition and Key Operational Initiatives

ORLANDO, Fla., Feb. 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — LightPath Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: LPTH) (“LightPath,” the “Company,” or “we”), a leading provider of next-generation optics and imaging systems for both defense and commercial applications, today announced that management will host a virtual investor day presentation at 12:30 p.m. Eastern time on Tuesday, February 25, 2025.

LightPath Technologies executive management team will provide a corporate update, discuss the company’s growth strategy, the G5 acquisition, and highlight key financial and technological advancements. The presentation will conclude with a question-and-answer session for in-person participants. The full presentation will be available via the webcast link provided below.

Virtual Investor Day Presentation

Sam Rubin, President and CEO of LightPath Technologies, stated: “Our leadership team is excited to host our upcoming Investor Day, where we will share our vision for the future of LightPath and outline the strategies driving our growth and innovation – inclusive of our transformative acquisition of G5. We look forward to providing updates on our progress and plans, as well as engaging with current and prospective investors during the webcast. This event will highlight our ongoing commitment to delivering long-term value for our shareholders and our status as an emerging industry leader in the optical and infrared solutions space.”

A webcast playback of the call will be available through February 25, 2026. To view, please use the webcast link above or by clicking here: LPTH Investor Day Webcast.

About LightPath Technologies

LightPath Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: LPTH) is a leading provider of next-generation optics and imaging systems for both defense and commercial applications. As a vertically integrated solutions provider with in-house engineering design support, LightPath’s family of custom solutions range from proprietary BlackDiamond™ chalcogenide-based glass materials – sold under exclusive license from the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory – to complete infrared optical systems and thermal imaging assemblies. The Company’s primary manufacturing footprint is located in Orlando, Florida with additional facilities in Texas, Latvia and China. To learn more, please visit www.lightpath.com.

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