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uilding mass vaccination sites for COVID-19 is more complex than people think. The space to be used need to be huge enough to accommodate crowds without compromising the safety of the staff and the people, easily accessible to the general public, and have basic amenities like parking spaces.

So far, the US, UK, Germany, and Israel have already started orchestrating and setting up mass vaccination sites hub. In Berlin, the government made use of two airport terminals, an ice-skating rink, a velodrome, and a trade-fair hall, where they will administer the shots.

In the UK, the Epsom Downs Racecourse located south of London has opened in January, along with six other hubs that are operated by different trusts of the National Health Service (NHS). Recently, the U.K. government set up ten more sites, including Lancashirebased Blackburn Cathedral.

In Bristol, the Ashton Gate Stadium have been transformed into a vaccination center as early as December, thanks to the help of the military.

On the other hand, mass vaccination facilities in the US are undergoing assembly in Fenway Park in Boston, Citi Field in New York, and outside

Constructing Mass Vaccination Centers Disneyland in California. President Joe Biden has also pledged to deliver a hundred million shots in his first 100 days in office.

He recently released a 200-page national strategy document in mid-January, outlining a range of efforts to accelerate production and distribution that includes creating “as many venues for vaccination as needed.”

Italy has also joined the race of building mass vaccination hubs as it overcomes the vaccine resistance with style. Last December, the government announced a plan of creating a network of 1,500 vaccination pavilions set up in town squares.

Other Italian inoculation centers are taking advantage of the country’s cultural venues. For instance, Turin plans to transform a portion of the 10th-century Castello di Rivoli, which now serves as a museum of contemporary art, into a vaccination hub. This will be the same case for the London Science Museum, as well.

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Emergency Response Materials and Equipment Sustainability in the Philippines

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atural and human-caused disasters happen all the time, mostly with little to no warning at all.

Admittedly, 2020 was a particularly stressful year with the Taal Volcano eruption, the rampage of Typhoons Quinta, Rolly, and Ulysses and the COVID-19 pandemic. Brought by the extremes of last year, there is a lot that 2020 has taught us, including emergency preparedness and response.

With this, it is only but reasonable that we learn how to be prepared for uncertain times. This is where CBK’s dynamic and wide assortment of products for disaster preparation comes into play, increasing productivity and providing a reliable backup for any tough situation.

Pelican RALS A modern alternative to generator-based lighting, Pelican Remote Area Lighting System (RALS) features increased performance and greater flexibility with its remote activation, low-heat

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signature, and elimination of exhaust fumes, flammable fuel, and trip hazards. It is a complete lighting solution for first responders and provides safer working conditions and emergency preparedness.

Pelican Protective Case Pelican protective cases are not only watertight and crush-proof but also comes in sizes of micro to x-large, making sure you’ll find the right fit. It has been a trusted brand of military, fire, and law enforcement officers for the past 40 years. Proven to

withstand any tests, Pelican protective case promises to secure the transport and storage of Personal Protective Equipment and disaster supplies anytime.

Pelican Flashlight Mainly used for accessing disoriented victims in search and rescue operations, Pelican’s flashlights are also built as distress signals, making it a must-have in every emergency preparedness kit.

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RIDGID Ladder Fiberglass Step Ladders with Protop With an inside spreader and wide back braces, RIDGID Fiberglass Step Ladders with Protop is a great addition for emergency responses as they can provide extra heavy load-bearing capacity up to 136 kg.

It also features double hinge, four heavy legs support, anti-skid rubber foot for safety and long service life, and lightweight material for easy handling.

Fiberglass Extension Ladders The RIDGID Fiberglass Extension Ladders are a great addition to your emergency preparedness, especially for immediate rescue of trapped people. It has an extra heavy loadbearing capacity of up to 136 kg.

Designed with D-shaped rungs and direct connection to the rail, these ladders provides comfort and maximum stability when climbing.

Toho Lever Block and Chain Block Toho lever block and chain block heavy duty offers real-time rescue efforts as it can remove heavy obstructions during the aftermath of disasters. Drop-forged and comes with expert heat-treated hooks, Toho lever block is meant to be strong and long-lasting. The same goes for the chain block big body that also features drop-forged hook and special heat-treated spare parts.

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RIDGID Bolt Cutter Cut through hard metal objects in emergency situations with RIDGID bolt cutter. These bolt cutters not only comes with hardened alloy steel jaws designed to ensure the longest possible blade life but also with a onestep internal cam mechanism to keep the cutting blades precisely aligned. On top of these, RIDGID bolt cutter has handles and grips especially designed to allow greater mechanical advantage for crisp, controlled cutting.

Stanley Hand Tools Hand tools are a need when it comes to emergency situations as they can support your survival until help arrives. As part of your emergency disaster kit, Stanley tools will give you high performance, longer unit life, less repair and maintenance, and convenience and comfort on top of getting the job done quickly.

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Where to Buy? Navigator Generator Navigator Generators come in handy during an emergency, especially when you need large electrical loads for extended periods of time.

Disasters can happen at any time and place, and while we cannot prevent it entirely, what we can do is to prepare for it. After all, to be ready for any disaster means to save lives and properties, too. CBK Hardware puts safety as a topmost priority by being prepared for the worst-case scenario brought by natural disaster.

For 100 years, Co Ban Kiat Hardware Inc. is the most trusted distributor of home improvement and hardware items in the Philippines.

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About CBK Hardware For almost a hundred years, a family’s surname has become synonymous to the country’s biggest hardware supply company. Co Ban Kiat Hardware Incorporated, of the Cobankiat family has a regular client network of more than 1,500 industrial organizations; 1,600 traditional community hardware stores, and 584 home building specialty chain of stores across Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao.

This ever-growing conglomerate traces its humble roots to Manila Chinatown, as a pioneer enterprise started by family’s patriarch, Mr. Cobankiat in 1920. Despite the ruins of World War II, the business goes back to its feet in 1948, rebuilding a storefront from the very same spot where it was known for three decades.

This ever-growing conglomerate traces its humble roots to Manila Chinatown, as a pioneer enterprise started by family’s patriarch, Mr. Cobankiat in 1920. Despite the ruins of World War II, the business goes back to its feet in 1948, rebuilding a storefront from the very same spot where it was known for three decades.

While the Filipinos continue to rebuild their lives post war, CBK Hardware sees the opportunity to introduce the retail concept once unheard for in hardware industry. Cobankiat Hardware brought the first DIY business in the Asia. A do it on yourself concept that created Cobankiat hardware in the Philippines. The Hardware Workshop Store is the fruit if this endeavor. CBK Hardware further cemented its legendary distribution channel with the creation of Coby’ Design Center in Edsa Shangi La in 1996, a specialty store that caters to discriminating taste of modern Filipinos.

In 1997, Mr. Johnny Cobankiat, the 4th generation Cobankiat leader, set another milestone for the company when he brings a franchise of Ace Hardware USA to the Philippines, and signs up CBK Hardware as one of its major suppliers. This further expanded into delivering quality world class products nearer to families of Filipino overseas workers in the countryside.

A century’s excellence can quickly pass, and guided by the vision to be the largest network supplier of the biggest global brands in the hardware industry, CBK Hardware resolve to source the best products to supply its customers anytime and every time.

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Maintain HVAC Equipment with Regular Servicing LG Offers Custom Modules to Cover Key Services

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hen businesses invest in HVAC equipment there can be a number of benefits from cost savings to efficiencies that help a business perform better from an operational standpoint. Which why it’s important to keep up a maintenance schedule to ensure equipment performance and prevent unnecessary operating expenses. LG Electronics (LG) has developed the VRF System Maintenance service, to provide services that meet customer needs and help provide continuous customer care. With improved reliability, standardized inspection and improvement guides LG’s service team can provide better service to meet and exceed expectations for customer satisfaction.

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With a basic package, businesses can benefit from three key services: Inspection, Cleaning and Replacement; which altogether support increased equipment life and optimal equipment operation.

Increase Efficiency with Specialized Inspection Services Regular inspection service by LG experts identify expected problems and issues beforehand.

An expert performs an inspection that checks faults in components and performance abnormalities in a customer’s HVAC equipment.

Catching these problems early prevents further damage to the unit and unnecessary operating expenses through replacement and repair, by early recognition of failures and abnormalities.

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Improve Equipment Quality with Cleaning Maintenance LG’s eco-friendly cleaning solution performs excellently in response to contamination. The cleaning removes dust and keeps the indoor environment comfortable by cleaning the air-flow system which can be subject to pressure loss and optimal airflow because of lingering contaminants. The service is handled by certified experts who are trained to properly clean equipment. Improve heating and cooling efficiencies and reduce energy consumption by removing pollutants from the filter and heat exchanger. It is critical to have VRF products be periodically cleaned by a specialist. Failure to perform systematic cleaning may harm cooling efficiency, air quality and health.

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c i t s a l o s I Latex additive to impart elasticity to cement based adhesives

Isolastic is a synthetic polymer to be mixed with Kerabond, Kerabond T, Kerafloor or Adesilex P10 to improve their performances and deformability to meet the requirements of class C2 (improved cementitious adhesive for Kerabond T and Kerafloor) or C2E (improved cementitious adhesive with extended open time for Kerabond) according to EN 12004 and those of class S1 (deformable adhesive) or S2 (highly deformable adhesive) according to EN 12002, dependent on whether it is used neat or diluted with water.

WHERE TO USE ISOLASTIC + KERABOND or KERABOND T For interior and exterior bonding of: • ceramic tiles of every type (double fired, single fired, grès, klinker, glass mosaic, porcelain tiles etc.); • stone material and large-size tiles (over 30x30 cm).

Some application examples • Ceramic tiles over underfloor heating installations; • ceramic tiles and stone material for exteriors (façades, swimming pools, balconies, terraces); • ceramic tiles on prefabricated concrete walls (load bearing panels, prefabricated bathrooms; • ceramic tiles on old flooring (ceramic, marble, terrazzo, wood etc.); • ceramic tiles on asphalt screeds or substrates; • ceramic tiles on deformable substrates (gypsum-board panels, reinforced concrete, fibre-cement board, etc.); ISOLASTIC+KERAFLOOR For interior and exterior bonding of: • large-size ceramic tiles (over 30x30 cm); • ribbed klinker tiles, cotto toscano, stone slabs etc. needing layers of adhesive thicker than 5 mm; • ceramic tiles on substrates with irregularities up to 15 mm.

Some application examples • Ceramic tiles and stone material for exteriors (façades, swimming pools, balconies, terraces), also on deformable substrates; • large-size ceramic floor tiles laid on underfloor heating installations.

ISOLASTIC DILUTED WITH WATER AT A RATIO OF 1:1 + ADESILEX P10 Bonding on internal and external floors or vertical surfaces of glass or ceramic mosaic on paper or mesh backings, even heavy ones.

Some application examples • Laying glass or ceramic mosaic on non-absorbent surfaces (Mapelastic, Mapegum WPS, existing tiles, tiles, etc.).

• Laying glass or ceramic mosaic in swimming pools, storage tanks, etc., or even on absorbent surfaces.

• Laying glass or ceramic mosaic on flexible surfaces (plasterboard panels, reinforced cement, cement fibre, wood or derived materials, provided they are well fastened).

TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS Isolastic is a very fluid, pinkish-white liquid composed of a water dispersion of an extremely elastic polymer which, when mixed with cement based adhesives, improves adhesion to all substrates, deformability and impermeability, once hydration has taken place.

RECOMMENDATIONS Kerabond, Kerabond T, Kerafloor or Adesilex P10 mixed with Isolastic must never be used for: • installing stone slabs subject to moisture movement; • installing marble or natural stone subject to efflorescence or staining from moisture;

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Providing Confidence in Replacement Parts Air-conditioning equipment can break down randomly due to changes in the operating environment and circumstances. When aging of parts progresses, failures increase. In case of repair due to sudden break down, it is difficult to respond to emergencies due to excessive costs. Experts provide replacement service with genuine parts when an unexpected breakdown occurs and when parts replacement is necessary after regular on-site or remote diagnosis. With LG, it is possible to select a service level that suits business needs, and operation cost within the budget according to the service contract.

By investing in a basic maintenance package, businesses can experience greater cost savings and confidence in their essential service needs.

For any purchasing inquiries or technical support, please contact Hi M Solutek, LG’s official service registration company: Office #: +971-4-8051470 WhatsApp #: +971-58-1458300 / +971-581458296 Business owners can also visit online to learn more about the products, service offerings and register a query. To learn more about LG’s Service Offering Modules visit: https://www.lg.com/ae/business/servicemaintenance To make an inquiry, please visit: https://www.lg.com/ae/business/inquiry-to-buy

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About LG Electronics Air Solution Business Unit LG Electronics’ Air Solution Business Unit is a global leader in HVAC and energy solutions with a comprehensive portfolio of proven expertise and performance. Launching Korea’s first residential air conditioner in 1968, LG has paved the way for total HVAC solutions over the last five decades through strategic utilization of advanced technologies. With a wellestablished production base and industry-leading capacity, the company provides effective HVAC solutions for both the commercial and residential sectors. Its wide range of cutting-edge systems for heating, ventilation and air conditioning truly represent LG’s initiative in offering the most optimized solutions for a variety of uses. Pursuant to its mission of “Innovation for a Better Life,” the company offers solutions boasting high energy efficiency and reliability based on its state-ofthe-art knowhow and technologies to ensure the most optimal environment for users. For more information, please visit www.

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eeks before the COVID-19 vaccine was approved, Berlin has already began transforming big public spaces that are currently unused into mass vaccination hubs.

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Albrecht Broemme, the project manager in charge of setting up six of the vaccination hubs, started laying out Lego models of the sites in November. From colorful plastic mockups, Broemme turned the models into real-life facilities that are now capable of administering thousands of shots a day.

The goal was to set up sites that citizens could file through, similar to shopping in IKEA. This is the practically the same goal in many other countries: to vaccinate as many individuals of the population in the fastest time possible. In fact, over 50 countries are on the race to inoculate their citizens in hopes of reducing the death toll and preventing succeeding waves of infections.

In addition to the already existent network of hospitals, pharmacies, medical clinics, and other healthcare facilities, governments are starting to establish mass vaccination sites that can accommodate crowds. This often boils down to using sports arenas, stadiums, and convention centers but also deserted shopping malls and parking lots.

Eric Toner, senior scholar at the John Hopkins Center for Health Security, said that vaccination sites should be very large facilities where large groups of people can be inoculated quickly. Although these are quite expensive to set up, operate, and maintain, they “can be very efficient.”

COVID-19, however, can make the construction of mass vaccination sites more complex than what many thought.

Being airborne, the highly contagious disease calls for a host of space and ventilation countermeasures to prevent the infection of staff and clients. Additionally, the vaccines themselves have demanding requirements, and so far, have short shelf lives. For instance, the shot produced by Pfizer/BioNTech must be kept in ultra-cold freezers that can maintain -94 degrees Fahrenheit.

In Germany, security also arose as an issue when Broemme was drawing out his plans for the vaccine hubs. Some people, who opposed to vaccination are readily willing to use violence and possibly tear down the sites. Vaccine supplies also have to be watched carefully and secured in locked freezers to prevent people from stealing and reselling them on the black market. Apart from this, cybersecurity threats have surfaced since all super-coolers are equipped with a various technological devices, such as Bluetooth sensors and GPS trackers.

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“Vaccination sites should be very large facilities where large groups of people can be inoculated quickly.”

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Another major challenge to mass vaccination is dealing with logistics, according to Mitesh Patel, Penn Medicine’s Nudge Unit’s director.

This behavioral design team applies behavioral economics to sway patients’ decision-making process. He pointed out that the amount of distributed vaccine doses are larger in number compared to that that have already been given. This is primarily because governments have to schedule people, and there is only a limited number of individuals who can be vaccinated in a day.

This is the main reason why vast sports facilities make them attracting host sites for mass vaccinations. Not only are they built to accommodate massive crowds, but they are also large enough to maintain social distancing, can easily be reached through transit, and usually have enough parking capacity. Patel adds that sports venues boast psychological advantages, as well, especially when the general public can associate memories to sports stadiums, such as supporting their favorite teams or attending a show.

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Ali Asgary, an associate professor at Ontario, Canada-based York University and currently the associate director of the university’s Advanced Disaster, Emergency and Rapid Response Simulation, is now working on enhancing the layout of mass vaccination sites and vaccination drive-through clinics. Hospitals and local government units, who asked him for his assistance in organizing the campaign, have given Asgary a number of constraints to consider when planning his design.

Instead of Legos that Broemme used for Germany, Asgary utilizes a simulation software called AnyLogic for modelling drive-through COVID-19 clinics. With the software, he can adjust several variables, including the number of lanes, people in each car, and the staffing.

Using the additional data he receives, he can easily refine his simulations, and in turn, the software creates a rendering of what the vaccination site and its throughput would look like. Asgary has developed an application to facilitate the vaccination hubs easily, as well.

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NuPon Technology is providing the most durable and reliable UPS for various industries in the Philippines.

It has been almost a full year since the lockdown has happened in the country due to the pandemic.

To say that we have seen the world adapt and change to adjust to this abrupt happening is an understatement. Weekly social gatherings have since become a rare treat for people instead of a weekly occurrence, travel abroad has become a thing of the past, and working from home has become the global norm.

Unfortunately, not everyone can work comfortably in their home thanks to faulty and unreliable power sources. Thankfully, NuPon Technology has the solution to this problem of the new normal.

NuPon boasts multiple products to help each individual and organization struggling with severable, low-quality utility power. Industries that revolve around computers, network servers, data centers, telecommunication, high-tech semiconductor manufacturing, petrochemical equipment, etc. will surely benefit from these products. They cater to the smallest voltage (650 VA) to give power back up to PC or CCTV, to 1000 kVA for big machines and equipment.

One example of their UPS is the line-interactive UPS (800 VA - 5 kVA). These matte black power boxes are commonly used for desktop PCs, workstations, network servers, and small machines. They come in a tower type or rack mount design for easy storing and space-saving concerns.

For CCTV systems, laboratory equipment, or even 3 phase system machines, the online/ double-conversion high-frequency UPS (1 kVA - 20 kVA) or the (10 kVA - 40 kVA) variants will prove to be satisfactory, especially with its 0 ms transfer time from line mode to battery mode feature.

Industrial equipment and bigger machines will need NuPon’s online/ double-conversion low-frequency UPS (10 kVA - 600 kVA) models with isolation transformers to adapt to the different, often unforgiving industrial environments. These UPS devices are more than enough to protect the most critical of loads.

Lastly, their modular UPS (60 kVA 500 kVA) is an online hot-swappable machine with parallel redundancy, high efficiency and power density, and an optional built-in isolation transformer.

There are many more machines that will help whoever avails of the UPS, such as NuPon’s STAR T1V, T2V, T3I, T4I, T5100, T6I, R3I series, and much, much more.

NuPon is also leading multiple projects in the country.

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Global Mica Industry M

ica market worldwide is projected to grow by 71.8 Thousand Metric Tons, driven by a compounded growth of 2.2%. Natural Mica, one of the segments analyzed and sized in this study, displays the potential to grow at over 2%. The shifting dynamics supporting this growth makes it critical for businesses in this space to keep abreast of the changing pulse of the market. Poised to reach over 229 Thousand Metric Tons by the year 2025, Natural Mica will bring in healthy gains adding significant momentum to global growth.

- Representing the developed world, the United States will maintain a 1.8% growth momentum. Within Europe, which continues to remain an important element in the world economy, Germany will add over 2.8 Thousand Metric Tons to the region’s size and clout in the next 5 to 6 years. Over 2.2 Thousand

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Metric Tons worth of projected demand in the region will come from Rest of Europe markets. In Japan, Natural Mica will reach a market size of 12.6 Thousand Metric Tons by the close of the analysis period. As the world’s second largest economy and the new game changer in global markets, China exhibits the potential to grow at 3.4% over the next couple of years and add approximately 19.4 Thousand Metric Tons in terms of addressable opportunity for the picking by aspiring businesses and their astute leaders. Presented in visually rich graphics are these and many more need-to-know quantitative data important in ensuring quality of strategy decisions, be it entry into new markets or allocation of resources within a portfolio. Several macroeconomic factors and internal market forces will shape growth and development of demand patterns in emerging countries in Asia-Pacific, Latin America and the Middle East.

All research viewpoints presented are based on validated engagements from influencers in the market, whose opinions supersede all other research methodologies.

- Competitors identified in this market include among others, Asheville-Schoonmaker Mica Company; Daruka Minerals; Mica Manufacturing Co. Pvt. Ltd.; The Premier Mica Company; USA Mica 55

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olded Plastics market worldwide is projected to grow by US$62.1 Billion, driven by a compounded growth of 5.3%. Polypropylene, one of the segments analyzed and sized in this study, displays the potential to grow at over 5.3%. The shifting dynamics supporting this growth makes it critical for businesses in this space to keep abreast of the changing pulse of the market. Poised to reach over US$28.6 Billion by the year 2025, Polypropylene will bring in healthy gains adding significant momentum to global growth.

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- Representing the developed world, the United States will maintain a 4.1% growth momentum. Within Europe, which continues to remain an important element in the world economy, Germany will add over US$2.2 Billion to the region’s size and clout in the next 5 to 6 years. Over US$1.8 Billion worth of projected demand in the region will come from Rest of Europe markets. In Japan, Polypropylene will reach a market size of US$1.1 Billion by the close of the analysis period. As the world’s second largest economy and the new game changer in global markets, China exhibits the potential to grow at 8.4% over the next couple of years and add approximately US$18.3 Billion in terms of addressable opportunity for the picking by aspiring businesses and their astute leaders. Presented in visually rich graphics are these and many more need-to-know quantitative data important in ensuring quality of strategy decisions, be it entry into new markets or allocation of resources within a portfolio. Several macroeconomic factors and internal market forces will shape growth and development of demand patterns in emerging countries in Asia-Pacific, Latin America and the Middle East. All research viewpoints presented are based on validated engagements from influencers in the market, whose opinions supersede all other research methodologies.

- Competitors identified in this market include among others, Al Watania for Industries (WFI); BASF SE; Chevron Phillips Chemical Company LLC; Eastman Chemical Company; Harwal Group; Huntsman Corporation; INEOS Group AG; LyondellBasell Industries NV; Reliance Industries Ltd.; Rowad National Plastic Company Ltd.; SABIC (Saudi Basic Industries Corporation); Takween Advanced Industries; Tech Plaastic Industrie Private Limited; Thai Pet Industrial Co., Ltd.; Vishal Beverages (P) Ltd. 59

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aints & Coatings market worldwide is projected to grow

by US$61.5 Billion, driven by a compounded growth of 5%.

Acrylic, one of the segments analyzed and sized in this study, displays the potential to grow at over 5.9%. The shifting dynamics supporting this growth makes it critical for businesses in this space to keep abreast of the changing pulse of the market. Poised to reach over US$74.3 Billion by the year 2025, Acrylic will bring in healthy gains adding significant momentum to global growth.

Representing the developed world, the United States will maintain a 3.8% growth momentum. Within

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Europe, which continues to remain an important element in the world economy, Germany will add over US$2.1 Billion to the region’s size and clout in the next 5 to 6 years. Over US$1.8 Billion worth of projected demand in the region will come from Rest of Europe markets. In Japan, Acrylic will reach a market size of US$3.6 Billion by the close of the analysis period. As the world’s second largest economy and the new game changer in global markets, China exhibits the potential to grow at 8% over the next couple of years and add approximately US$18.2 Billion in terms of addressable opportunity for the picking by aspiring businesses and their astute leaders.

Presented in visually rich graphics are these and many more need-to-know quantitative data important in ensuring quality of strategy decisions, be it entry into new markets or allocation of resources within a portfolio.

Several macroeconomic factors and internal market forces will shape growth and development of demand patterns in emerging countries in Asia-Pacific, Latin America and the Middle East. All research viewpoints presented are based on validated engagements from influencers in the market, whose opinions supersede all other research methodologies.

Competitors identified in this market include among others, Akzo Nobel NV; Asian Paints Ltd.; Axalta Coating Systems; BASF SE; Berger Paints India Ltd.; Diamond Vogel Paints; Dow Inc.; Hempel A/S; Jotun A/S; Kansai Paint Co., Ltd.; KCC Corporation; Masco Corporation; Nippon Paint Holdings Co., Ltd.; PPG Industries, Inc.; The SherwinWilliams Company; The Valspar Corporation; Tikkurila Oyj; Wilh. Becker Holding GmbH

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Hunter Fan Company Debuts Industrial Fan Line for Malaysia Inventor of Ceiling Fan Expands HVLS Product Offerings for International Market Needs

Hunter Industrial Fans - the industrial division of Hunter Fan Company - launched its international fan line known as “DDI.” The DDI is a high volume, low speed (HVLS) industrial fan built for powerful air circulation. The HVLS fan is designed for simplicity while providing significant airflow due to its custom-built, direct-drive motor and three aerodynamically efficient blades.

“Hunter Industrial has grown significantly over the last six years, and we’re proud to offer a product that meets the demand for our international customers across the globe,” said Mark D’Agostino, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Hunter Industrial.

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“The DDI fan will offer competitive pricing with unmatched performance in the industry.”

Available in two sizes--including 20- and 24-foot diameter models-the DDI fan is ideal for any facility looking to provide greater air movement in large spaces, such as warehouses, manufacturing centers, shipping, or dock and door areas.

“We have seen an increased demand for an international product line that is reliable, easy to install and affordable. DDI is the solution, and I look forward to partnering with companies across the world to meet their facilities’ needs,” said Borja Chavarri, International Director of Sales for Hunter Industrial.

The DDI fan features a fiveyear warranty on the motor and electronic control, and a Limited Lifetime Warranty on all other components. For international sales inquiries, contact Borja Chavarri at bgiralt@hunterfan. com.

About Hunter Industrial Fans Since 1886, Hunter Fan Company’s focus has been on providing and enhancing comfort for consumers.

Hunter’s commitment to quality, craftsmanship and innovation is why the company remains unrivaled today--and why Hunter’s fans last for generations.

Hunter Industrial is part of that heritage, and the industrial division’s high-volume, low-speed fans embody Hunter’s passion for pioneering breakthroughs in ceiling fan technologies. Hunter Industrial’s fans are designed with every person in the process in mind--from installer to owner. Based in Nashville, Tenn., Hunter Industrial’s designers, engineers and technicians work together to test, prototype and manufacture every fan to perfection.

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Across International Offers Ultra-Low Freezers Crucial to Speed Up the COVID-19 Vaccination Roll Out

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s the nation grapples with the nightmare of the COVID-19 crisis, the Livingston, New Jersey cold storage freezer, refrigerator and storage box manufacturer Across International, with its Sparks, Nevada, branch to service the West Coast, has immediately risen alongside local emergency responders to face the unprecedented challenge. The lab equipment provider has deployed the most versatile, reliable, efficient, easy to operate -86°C cold storage units, the flagship line of their catalog.

With the upheavals in the healthcare community, these freezers make it

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easier, safer and more affordable to store COVID-19 vaccination. Built not only with CFC and VFC requirements and cETLus compliance but also ease of the operator’s use in mind, the manufacturer is more than ready to help out the most affected counties in the U.S. The fact of the matter is that healthcare professionals and hospitals will have to adopt a new model to store COVID-19 vaccines and require the right technology and support to back it. It is a paradigm shift, and Across International understands the relevance of its ultra-low freezers, along with the values of the healthcare professionals that use them in the market.

Across International started its efforts to combat the COVID-19 pandemic at hometown, proudly offering its vaccine storage solutions to Essex County, NJ, a role model in the emergency response efforts; as Julie Wernau of the WSJ put it, “while officials struggle at times with supply hiccups caused by slow-toarrive vaccines, Essex County said it is using 100% of its doses every week, with surrounding counties coming to it for advice.” Across International was also there when first responders from the city of Elizabeth, NJ, and counties of Nevada and Washoe, neighbors of their Sparks location, followed suit, entrusting the programmable freezers with their precious vaccine reserves.

Key features that set the freezers Across International offers apart as healthcare and emergency response teams weigh the decision of where to turn for cold storage include: ease of data collection, storage and export, simplifying tracking the conditions under which vaccines are stored; ergonomic design so they are easy to open, quieter to work around, and level even on uneven lab floors; safety features like alarms, internal batteries to run controllers if power is lost, CO2 backup to ensure samples are protected in case of critical failure, data loggers with Wi-fi/Bluetooth enabled text and email alerts, transmitters for connection to external systems, all geared towards ensuring no vaccines go to waste. This is crucial, as the WHO published in 2005 a guideline for program managers that found based on their data an estimated 50% of vaccines globally are destroyed between failures in temperature control and mishandling during transportation, the latter of which inspired the Ai -70 C shipping cube.

Not only does Across International seek to minimize vaccine loss due to improper storage but also take into account the growing environmental concerns in its selection of CFC-free refrigerants, opting for HC in the design of their RapidChill line, which cools faster, is readily available for recharge and comes with a lower energy consumption, environmental footprint and cost of ownership. This technology earned the RapidChill 20 and 26 Cu. Ft. models the EnergyStar rating for vaccination centers with big cold storage needs not looking to receive a big electric bill to match it.

While the two branches stand side by side with our essential workers assisting the vaccination efforts however they can, Across International hopes the vaccination rollout throughout the country will occur faster. The manufacturer realizes the gravity of the situation and affirms that the distribution of the vaccine has become integral to return back to normalcy.

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Outlook on the Global RNA Vaccine Patent Landscape

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he idea of using mRNA as vaccines has been investigated for nearly three decades. By winning the race for a Covid-19 vaccine, mRNA vaccines have proven their worth, and it has highlighted their advantages over conventional vaccines.

Now, all major pharmaceutical companies are, in some way, testing out the technology by entering into license agreements and/ or collaboration with well-established RNA companies (Pfizer, Sanofi, AstraZeneca, GSK, Merck, Roche, Bayer, etc.). Now that the first products have arrived on the market, IP positions have to be defined as companies will enforce their patents to secure their positions on the market. Patent litigations have already 74

been initiated before the EPO and the USPTO against key patents.

Over 30 opposition proceedings have been identified herein, most of which were filed in the past 2 years and still pending. In this context, Arbutus recently succeeded in maintaining one of its key US patents covering its LNP delivery system, that could potentially cover Moderna’s RNA vaccine. However, as Moderna already announced, it is unlikely that patents will be enforced during the pandemic. The speed at which an mRNA vaccine can be designed has been the key to the recent success. Indeed, the first batches for human testing were made in less than 2 months, and authority approvals

were granted in less than a year. Clinical trials have demonstrated their safety and efficacy on mRNA vaccine candidates (about 95% effective in preventing COVID-19).

Beyond a COVID-19 vaccine, RNA technology holds high promise for new vaccines against cancer and challenging viruses that conventional vaccines have failed to address (e.g. HIV, HSV, RSV). Moreover, this emerging technology successfully triggers antigenspecific T cell responses in cancer therapy. It also allows personalized immunotherapy by matching the genetic profile of each person’s cancer and inducing an immune response against the mutated part of the tumors (cancer neoantigen vaccines). In this evolving context, it is crucial to understand the intellectual property position and strategy of these different players. Such knowledge can help detect business risks and opportunities, anticipate emerging technologies, and enable strategic decisions to strengthen market position.

The first patent family identified was published in 1990. However, the technology was in a maturation phase up to 2010, as evidenced by a relatively low number of patent publications.

This maturation phase was mostly related to the problem of rapid naked RNA degradation and the delivery system. One of the key discoveries that allowed the mRNA vaccine field to expand was based on research by Kariko et al. (2005 and 2008) on the incorporation of modified nucleoside into mRNA to increase stability and to ablate the mammalian innate immune response through the activation of Toll-like receptors (patented technology filed by the Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania).

The other key discovery was the use of lipid particles to protect and deliver the RNA molecule into the cells (patented by Protiva Therapeutics, now Arbutus Biopharma). The combination of these two discoveries allowed the field to expand, with an approximate 9-fold increase in patent publications.

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Outlook on the Viral Antigens Global Market to 2027

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ccording to this report the global viral antigens market was valued at US$ 101.41 million in 2019 and is projected to reach US$ 236.80 million by 2027; it is expected to grow at a CAGR of 11.0% during 2020-2027. The report highlights trends prevailing in the global viral antigens market, and drivers and restraints pertaining to the market growth.

The growth of the viral antigens market is attributed to the increased acceptance of viral antigens in vaccine development, and advancements in image analysis software and informatics platforms for viral antigen detection. Further, the emerging markets offer lucrative opportunities to the global viral antigens market players. However, the high cost of vaccine development hinders the market growth.

On the basis of component, the viral antigens market is segmented into Influenza Viral Antigens, coronavirus antigens, Zika virus antigens, Ebola virus antigens, Dengue virus antigens, Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV) antigens, rotavirus viral antigens, Hepatitis A-E virus antigens, measles virus antigens, mumps/parotitis virus antigens, and others.

In 2019, the coronavirus antigens segment accounted for the largest share of the market.

The growth of the market for this segment is attributed to the rising number of product launches and increasing innovations in corona viral antigens.

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Trust in COVID-19 Vaccine Shifts 67%, Medisafe Reports

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espondents are eager to take the vaccine despite concerns over sideeffects and distribution challenges

Results from a new Medisafe survey of more than 4,000 patients reveal new confidence in the COVID-19 vaccine, with 80% of respondents placing trust in the shot, compared to just 13% of patients surveyed in October 2020. The new Medisafe survey aimed to examine patients’ feelings about entering year two of the pandemic, the COVID-19 vaccine, and the impact of the virus.

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Survey findings show that 56% of respondents will get the vaccine as soon as its available, compared to just 21% last October, and 6% have already

received their vaccination. Despite the eagerness to receive their vaccine, half of all respondents have concerns about side effects; 40% believe it will have limited effectiveness; and 37% believe it may take too long to distribute.

The challenges in distribution are also contributing to patients’ attitudes on when they expect to return to normal activities.

Nearly 50% believe it won’t be until October 2021 or later before returning to traditional activity. 29 percent believe the national government has hindered vaccine distribution, while 25% say limited vaccine supply is to blame. Despite these challenges, vaccine manufacturers saw a 10% increase in favorability, with Pfizer listed as the preferred vaccine in the US among those currently available.

“The results from this latest survey show that patients are eager to take the COVID-19 vaccine, while also recognizing that normal activity is unlikely to resume until late in the year, and the pandemic has had lasting impact on their stress, exercise, and diet,” said Medisafe Chief Marketing Officer Jennifer Butler. “This survey provides greater visibility into patients’ concerns with taking the vaccine as we enter year two of the pandemic, and captures trends related to vaccine trust, impact of the COVID-19 virus, and optimism toward recovery.”

Beyond the COVID-19 vaccine, survey respondents also indicated how the pandemic has impacted their lives upon entering into its second year. Every single respondent say they know a friend or family member that has been infected with COVID-19. One in 10 patients contracted the virus themselves, and 13% say they have lost a loved one to the virus.

The emotional toll of the pandemic has also upended how patients are coping, with 60% reporting higher stress levels compared to just a year ago. Half of all respondents say they

are exercising less than a year ago. The results also show that men are more optimistic of a faster recovery, and users in their 20s and 30s have the highest amount of stress related to the pandemic among all age groups.

“With more than 7MM users relying on Medisafe to help manage medications, we’re able to capture patients’ attitudes in real-time to understand the impact of the pandemic against the backdrop of a chronic condition,” Butler added. “When viewed through the lens of patients in various geographic areas, generations, and treatment areas, the COVID-19 crisis takes a more precise view on the lives of some of the most vulnerable populations.”

Medisafe’s survey was conducted within its digital platform January 15 – January 22, capturing the viewpoints of more than 4,000 patients who use the digital drug companion to help manage one or more medications in conjunction with a medical condition. The full report and methodology are available at: https://www.medisafe.com/covid-vaccinesurvey 83

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More efficiency for concentrated solar power plants

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enewable energy has an important contribution to make in protecting the environment and climate. Solar energy plays a particularly significant role here and has become more widespread in recent years due to photovoltaics.

However, this technology does not yet offer an efficient means of energy storage. An alternative is concentrated solar power (CSP) plants with heat storage systems.

Heat is stored in molten salt so that electricity can be generated during the night or in bad weather conditions.

Despite advancements in this technology, the investment costs in building a CSP plant are still very high. Therefore, it is all the more crucial to run the power plants, including the heat storage systems, as efficiently, economically and for as long as possible.

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BASF has developed a new software solution to help with challenges in this area. The tool focuses on the stability of the storage medium (i.e. the molten salt), which includes the simulation of gas emissions, equipment corrosion and the estimation of the plant life span.

BASF plays a key role in the CSP industry: The German chemical company produces inorganic salts, which are used as an energy storage medium in concentrated solar power plants. As such,

the company is one of the suppliers of sodium nitrate for Noor Energy 1 in Dubai – the largest solar project to date. As a producer of salts for such a long time, BASF has gained expertise through intensive research and can use this knowledge to support the planning, construction and operations of CSP plants.

“Over the last few years, BASF has intensively examined the chemical reactions and equilibriums of molten salts at high temperatures. We have now incorporated this knowledge in a software

solution so that we can make it available to the CSP industry,” said Christian Schütz, research engineer in process development at BASF. “Thanks to our extensive research, we have a very good knowledge of salt chemistry at temperatures of over 400°C.” This has a significant meaning especially for CSP tower plants, which operate up to 565°C. The high temperatures in CSP plants are a challenge here: The salt is heated to over 400 °C using concentrated sunlight and then, when needed, emits the thermal energy again using a steam generator. The advantage of the high temperatures is that the same volume of salt can absorb more energy, while the efficiency of the cyclical process for converting the steam into electricity also increases along with the temperature.

Basically, this means the higher the temperature, the more heat is stored, and the more energy is generated.

“However, different reactions in the salt become evident above 400°C,” explained Schütz. For instance, the equilibrium of sodium nitrate and sodium nitrite shifts, as individual components of the salt decompose at higher temperatures, releasing different types of gases. The loss of gases translates into a loss of salt. “This is especially apparent the first time the plant is heated up and the salt melting process starts. This is when the greatest mass loss occurs for the plant operator.”.

If it is not prevented, this mass loss must be compensated at regular intervals.

The new simulation tool from BASF allows mass loss to be predicted and counteracted by adjusting parameters such as temperature or additives.

“We calculated this extremely accurately using equations,” commented Schütz, adding that those equations are derived from lab work of the last 6 years. Tests were conducted to establish how the salt mixture behaves under a wide range of temperature and pressure conditions and how the repeated heating and cooling affects longterm stability. These changes that take place over the long term, i.e. the “aging” of the salt over a number of years, can also be simulated using the software. A further function is the calculation of the corrosion rate of the power plant components, as the salt reacts with metals at high temperatures. As the corrosion rate has a direct influence on the life span of the plant, the tool can also be used to provide information on the predicted life span of the

plant. As such, the tool offers operators an overview of the wear and efficiency of their power plant with respect to the salt cycle. There are default parameters for each individual module of the power plant, which can each be adjusted to the power plant in question.

“The aim of our simulation tool is to control the stability of the salt in such a way that they run efficiently and for as long as possible,” emphasized Erik Wiegert, digital expert in the Inorganics division at BASF. The software is already available as a fully functional prototype. If there is sufficient interest from the industry, BASF aims to add more functions to the program at a later stage and also offer it alongside its salt business. As well as offering added value in plants that are already up and running, the tool can also be used when designing new power plants, added Erik Wiegert: “We use the tool to pass on our salt expertise to operators.”

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What to Look for When Hiring Asian Security in for your Engineering Project

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he role of a security guard is to secure an area for its customers by patrolling and monitoring a site or facility. A guard will assist in protecting businesses, schools, banks, concerts or events, and other essential places.

You will see security guards or police security hired to protect celebrities or high-profile people to protect them from overzealous fans. Businesses hire security guards to ensure no one breaks into their secured buildings. Security guards protect against threats or robbery, and in some cases, have supplemented as law enforcement.

If searching for security guard services, you may not know what to look for in a security company. There are lots of selections out there, and you want to sure you are hiring the best service for your business. Hiring the wrong security service or guard can cause lots of frustration and leave your business vulnerable when you need to look for an alternative option.

Before hiring a security service, you need to perform a self-evaluation of your specific security concerns in the business that you need addressed. Once you have completed your self-evaluation, begin your search and interviewing process. There are several things you want to look for when hiring security.

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Does the Security Have Experience with Businesses Like Yours?

Security guards and security companies will have different skillsets and experiences that make them well suited for different types of offices and environments. Most security companies tend to hire the same kind of security guard and do work for similar clients.

For example, a security service company that typically is hired to protect bars and nightclubs might employ a bar bounce or nighttime security guard.

When evaluating a security service or guard for your business, you want to make sure that they have clients with other companies that are similar in size, type, or industry to yours.

Is the Security Service Getting Positive Reviews?

An excellent way to get an opinion on a security service is through their current clients and reviews. Don’t just consider the stars that a company has in their review, take time to read through the reviews. Remember that one bad review isn’t necessarily a sign that the company is terrible.

What are the Security Services Skills & Qualifications?

When looking to hire a security guard or security company, make sure that they possess the following skills and qualifications: surveillance skills, ability to lift, practice proper judgment, able to deal with uncertainty, objectivity, dependability, emotional control, safety management, integrity, professionalism, and reporting skills.

There are other essential things to consider when looking at hiring a security guard, such as: Experience & Reputation – you want

a security guard that has experience. An experienced security guard will have an excellent reputation, and you want someone with a good reputation and experience on the job of protecting your company.

License & Insurance – when you are

convinced that a security guard has the essential experience and reputation, you need to make sure they are appropriately licensed and insured. Good security firms and guards should have all the proper licenses and insurance in place.

Service Variety – you want a security guard

with a diverse range of services that will cater to your companies needs.

Response Time – if something terrible was to happen at your company, you want to be sure that the security guards and company hired will respond as soon as a problem occurs. Also, you want your security guard to be alert at all times to their surroundings.

Physical Fitness – the security guards should be relatively healthy and fit considering their job. An out of shape guard might not be able to perform the physicality of their role very well.

Security Guard Training

You want to hire a security guard that makes on-going training a priority. You want a guard that will know the ins and outs of your business and is up to date on the industry’s procedures, new training techniques, and any other updates. A security guard that continually trains and stays educated will be well engaged and able to protect you or your business.

In Conclusion Security companies need to use caution when hiring mature and trustworthy guards to work for their companies. The security service and guards must be detail-oriented and able to meet your security needs.

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