HUDSON, Ohio, April 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — With safety becoming a top priority across industries—from campuses to venues—many organizations are considering weapons detection systems to protect students, attendees and staff. CEIA USA, the global leader in weapons detection technology, urges businesses to ask the right questions upfront to ensure an effective, long-term investment.

With more than 60 years of experience and trusted by high-security federal checkpoints, professional sports venues, amusement parks and thousands of schools, CEIA USA helps public and private sector clients nationwide implement scalable, effective security screening solutions.

“Security solutions don’t have to be overly complex or costly,” said Luca Cacioli, CEO at CEIA USA. “The key is understanding what you’re really getting, both upfront and over time. The right questions help avoid hidden costs and ensure the system fits your needs.”

Five Questions Every Purchaser Should Ask:

What does the total cost of ownership look like?
Look for systems with transparent pricing. Some options seem low-cost upfront but require ongoing licensing fees with purchasers never owning the technology.

How is the detector tested?
Ensure the manufacturer provides evidence the detector works as intended and that it meets Federal detection requirements and safety for medical implants standards.

Is it easy for staff to learn and operate?
Consider systems that are intuitive and require minimal training, helping teams get up to speed quickly without expensive onboarding.

What kind of technical support is included?
Prioritize providers that offer responsive, no-cost support—ideally 24/7—to help resolve issues quickly and efficiently.

How is data handled and stored?
If the system logs activity, ensure it includes secure, compliant storage without surprise fees.

The OPENGATE® Advantage
CEIA’s OPENGATE® system is a groundbreaking weapons detection system that offers:

No maintenance or subscription fees24/7 U.S.–based technical support includedSimple setup in under one minuteLightweight, portable design for flexible deploymentMinimal training required for fast adoption

For more information go to CEIA-USA.com or visit booth #4103 at ISC West 2025.

About CEIA USA
CEIA USA is the global leader in weapons detection, dedicated to enhancing public safety through innovative security solutions like OPENGATE. With 60 years of expertise, CEIA is the only detection technology that meets or exceeds the most stringent government standards. CEIA’s OPENGATE system has set a new standard in security screening at campuses, major event venues and corporate offices across the nation. Weighing just 25 pounds and requiring less than a minute to install, it is the first and only fully open, walk-through detection system, allowing for quick and seamless screening of individuals and their belongings. Dedicated to a safer world, CEIA USA continues to advance detection technology to protect people and infrastructures from emerging threats. Learn more at CEIA-USA.com.

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LAWRENCE, Kan., April 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — With technology licensed from CATACARB, Stockholm Exergi (SE) announced its decision to proceed building one of the world’s largest facilities for capture and permanent storage of carbon dioxide. Operations are planned to begin in 2028. 

CATACARB Enhanced Hot Potassium Carbonate (HPC) technology, design, and support will help SE to capture and permanently store approximately 800,000 tons of carbon dioxide per year.  SE provides energy and heat to more than 800,000 people in the Stockholm area from burning wood and sawmill residues, such as wood chips, branches, and treetops. While sustainable, this process also releases a significant amount of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere.

CATACARB and SE have been collaborating since April 28, 2021, and working closely with  SE’s chosen detailed engineering firms to design the core section responsible for capturing carbon dioxide. While capturing carbon dioxide from flue gas is a newer application, CATACARB technology is already proven with over 200 licensed applications in 34 countries. CATACARB leverages its extensive database amassed from over 60 years of custom-designed plants along with ongoing collection of operational information in order to continually optimize design and support for new and existing clients.  CATACARB licenses and designs both Basic HPC and Enhanced HPC, which utilizes additives to decrease capital and operational expenditures through improved efficiency, more flexibility in construction materials, and smaller construction footprint. 

“The choice of CATACARB Enhanced HPC technology by Stockholm Exergi is notable not only for the financial advantages, but also because the technology prioritizes health and environment,” said Gary Buckholz, CEO of CATACARB. “Unlike some competing technologies, there are no carcinogens formed in the process. Stockholm Exergi, with help from the EU Innovation fund and the Swedish government, is on an admirable path.  We are proud to have joined them and provide continued support.  We hope to help others in the industry rise to the challenge of carbon capture with confidence.”

About CATACARB

CATACARB technology, design, and support is applicable to many industries emitting flue gas such as power (including combined heat and power, biomass, and waste-to-energy), steel, cement, pulp and paper, gas processing, refining, and petrochemical. CATACARB is owned and operated by Eickmeyer & Associates, Inc. 

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HOUSTON, April 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Stellus Capital Management, LLC (“Stellus”) announced today that its affiliates provided senior debt financing and an equity co-investment to support Kingswood Capital Management’s (“Kingswood”) investment in Identity Theft Guard Solutions, Inc. (“IDX” or the “Company”), a leading provider of data breach response services and digital privacy protection.

Headquartered in Portland, Oregon, IDX was founded in 2003 to help create a safer digital world. Since then, IDX has helped countless organizations – including key government agencies and leading Fortune 500 companies – respond to data breaches. The Company is also trusted by millions of consumers to protect their valuable data and prevent identity theft. IDX’s core breach response business provides response services for data breaches, including notifications to impacted individuals, security call center support, informational webpages, and monitoring and digital protection. The Company’s growing Incident Response business provides consulting and execution services to contain, respond to, and recover from cyberattacks and proactively assess risks.

“From its founding, IDX was a pioneer in the rapidly growing breach response market and we are excited to partner with Ian Kelly and the rest of the IDX team to make further investments in the business and continue to grow the company,” said Michael Niegsch, Partner at Kingswood, adding, “We appreciate Stellus’ partnership on this transaction and look forward to their continued support as we scale the platform.”

Per Adam Pollock, Managing Director at Stellus, “IDX is well-positioned with a full service offering to address the unfortunate rise in cyber-threats facing organizations,” adding, “We are excited to partner with Kingswood and IDX management for the next phase of their expansion.”

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