IRG, PREP Funds, CG Real Estate Capital Acquire Three-Property Industrial Portfolio in Sale-Leaseback Transaction with Anchor Manufacturing

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CLEVELAND, Sept. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Industrial Realty Group (IRG), PREP Funds and CG Real Estate Capital today announced the completion of a sale-leaseback transaction with Anchor Manufacturing, acquiring a three-property industrial portfolio totaling 339,449 square feet on 18.44 acres in Cleveland, Ohio.

As part of the transaction, Anchor Manufacturing has entered into a long-term master lease and will continue operating its headquarters and manufacturing facilities at each of the properties.

The portfolio includes:

Anchor Metal Processing (Headquarters & Stamping), 12200 Brookpark Road, Cleveland, Ohio — 153,814 square feet situated on 8.17 acres.

Anchor Tool & Die (Stamping/Fabrication), 11840 Brookpark Road, Cleveland, Ohio — 159,459 square feet situated on 8.27 acres.

Anchor Die Technologies (Metal Processing), 4541 Industrial Parkway, Cleveland, Ohio — 26,176 square feet situated on 2.0 acres.

"IRG has long supported companies looking to monetize their real estate assets and redeploy capital in their core business," said Peter Goffstein, Executive Vice President of IRG. "Anchor Manufacturing has built an exceptional business over more than five decades, and we are pleased to provide a long-term real estate solution that supports the company's continued global growth while preserving its operational footprint in Cleveland."

Founded in Cleveland in 1970, Anchor Manufacturing is a privately held manufacturer that has grown from a family-owned regional tool and die company into a global supplier of metal safety assemblies and other consumer products. Today, the company serves customers throughout North America, Europe and Asia from its Cleveland manufacturing operations.

"Anchor Manufacturing is the type of company we are proud to partner with—a market-leading manufacturer with deep roots in Cleveland, a talented workforce and a global customer base," said Chris Salata, Partner at PREP Funds. "This transaction illustrates how sale-leasebacks can create a true win-win by unlocking capital for future growth while allowing businesses to remain in the facilities that have been integral to their success." 

The acquisition reflects the continued strength of the industrial sale-leaseback market and the partners' shared strategy of investing in mission-critical industrial facilities.

About Anchor Manufacturing

Founded in Cleveland in 1970, Anchor Manufacturing is a privately held, family-owned manufacturer and global supplier of metal safety assemblies, precision metal stampings, tooling and other consumer products. The company serves customers throughout North America, Europe and Asia from its Cleveland-area manufacturing facilities. Learn more at www.anchor-mfg.com.

About IRG

IRG is a nationwide real estate development and investment firm specializing in the acquisition, development and management of commercial and industrial real estate throughout the United States. IRG, through its affiliated partnerships and limited liability companies, operates a portfolio containing over 150 properties in 31 states with over 100 million square feet of rentable space. IRG is nationally recognized as a leading force behind the adaptive reuse of commercial and industrial real estate, solving some of America's most difficult real estate challenges. Learn more at www.industrialrealtygroup.com.

About PREP Funds

PREP Funds is a commercial real estate fund management and advisory firm. Founded in 2020, PREP Funds focuses on acquisition and development strategies across healthcare, industrial and retail. PREP Funds is a manager and sponsor of real estate investment funds across sectors with durable fundamental tailwinds. This includes a $100MM value-add opportunities fund that invests in industrial and retail redevelopment projects that meet desired criteria allowing for a transformation of existing properties to enhance value and functionality. Learn more at www.prepfunds.net.

About CG Real Estate Capital

CG Real Estate Capital is a privately held commercial real estate investment firm specializing in the acquisition and redevelopment of suburban office buildings, industrial distribution centers and manufacturing facilities. Learn more at www.cgrecap.com. 

Media Contact: Lauren Crumrine | Vice President of Marketing | IRG | 614-562-9252 | lcrumrine@industrialrealtygroup.com

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California Pool Partners Launches Owner-Centric Platform as Alternative to Traditional Private Equity Roll-Ups

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New model combines operational expertise, AI-powered tools, and vertical integration to create mutually beneficial partnerships with owners while preserving local management and neighborhood character.

SAN MATEO, Calif., Sept. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- California Pool Partners (CPP) today announced the formal launch of its owner-centric platform, offering pool service business owners a collaborative alternative to conventional private equity roll-up models.

Mark Doody, Evan Ferl, and Eric Johnston, co-founders of California Pool Partners

Unlike traditional approaches that often prioritize rapid consolidation and centralized control, CPP is built around mutually beneficial relationships with owners. The model is designed to help owners professionalize and scale while preserving the local ownership, neighborhood relationships, and service quality that define successful pool service businesses in California and across the west coast.

The platform has established leading operations in two major California markets, Los Angeles and San Diego, and plans to expand into a third market this fall. The recent acquisition of Payan Pools, one of San Diego County's most respected pool service companies, illustrates how the model works in practice.

Javier Payan built Payan Pools over nearly four decades after purchasing a $23,000 route in 1987. He was not looking to sell when he met the CPP founders. After evaluating the opportunity, he said the fit was clear: "If I was to write down what it would take for me to sell this business, it was all right there. They checked all my boxes."

The founders of California Pool Partners, Evan Ferl, Eric Johnston and Mark Doody own and operate the platform themselves, without any external parties directing decisions. This structure allows them to prioritize long-term service quality and employee satisfaction over short-term optimization pressures.

"We don't have anybody behind us pushing us to optimize something at the sake of service quality or employee satisfaction," said Eric Johnston, Co-Founder of CPP. "We work for the GM, not the other way around. We want the general manager to tell me how the business will best be impacted by our actions."

CPP centralizes certain financial, administrative, and selected operational functions while leaving substantial day-to-day authority with each company's general manager. The approach is deliberately not a one-size-fits-all formula. Instead, it creates flexible partnerships that align incentives and protect the local character of the businesses it partners with.

The platform currently operates through subsidiaries including AC Pools LLC and Payan Pools LLC, serving thousands of residential and commercial pools across Southern California. CPP combines hands-on operational support with AI-forward systems tailored to pool service, including route optimization, water chemistry management, predictive maintenance, and customer communications, alongside vertical integration spanning service delivery, chemical handling and compliance, equipment, and technology.

"Independent, locally rooted businesses built California's pool service industry," said Evan Ferl, Co-Founder of California Pool Partners. "Our goal is to be the best long-term partner for those owners – helping them continue to build on what they've created while preserving the local relationships, reputation, and culture that made their businesses successful in the first place."

About California Pool Partners

California Pool Partners (CPP) is an owner-centric platform for pool service businesses in California and across the west coast. Through operational expertise, AI-enabled tools, vertical integration, and flexible partnership structures, CPP creates mutually beneficial relationships with owners who want to professionalize and scale while preserving local ownership and neighborhood focus. The platform is owned and operated by its three founders and operates via holding company structures including AC Pools Service and Payan Pools Service.

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Vedení KUKA navštívilo Centron za účelem výměny zkušeností s inteligentní montážní výrobou USA - čeština

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Delegace globálního vedení společnosti KUKA, vedená viceprezidentem skupiny Midea, navštívila firmu Centron, kde absolvovala prohlídku areálu a zúčastnila se podrobné výměny názorů na vývoj inteligentní montážní výroby a globální tržní trendy.

WU-SI, Čína, 1. září 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Minulý týden navštívila společnost Centron globální delegace vedoucích pracovníků skupiny KUKA v čele s viceprezidentem skupiny Midea. Delegace se skládala z členů vedení ústředí skupiny KUKA a vedoucích pracovníků z různých zemí a regionů.

KUKA je přední světový dodavatel průmyslových robotů a automatizačních řešení. Jeho rozhodnutí navštívit společnost Centron s delegací této úrovně odráží společný zájem obou stran o vývojové trendy v oblasti inteligentní montážní výroby. Během návštěvy obě strany vedly podrobnou výměnu názorů o vývoji v odvětví, změnách na globálních trzích a potenciálních oblastech budoucí synergie.

Delegaci přivítali Jed Wang, generální ředitel sesterské značky Leetx; Ouyang Su, generální ředitel produktové řady Centron; Mike Wang, generální ředitel obchodní divize Centron, a Samuel Chen, obchodní ředitel pro zahraniční trhy. Vedení společnosti KUKA si prohlédlo výrobní závod společnosti Centron a získalo tak z první ruky přehled o produktovém portfoliu a výrobních kapacitách společnosti Centron v oblasti přesného dávkování, zalévání a kapkové impregnace. Dále bylo seznámeno s pozicí společnosti Leetx v oblasti inteligentních montážních technologií, včetně utahování, lisování a automatického podávání šroubů.

V následné diskusi čerpaly obě strany ze svých globálních obchodních zkušeností a sdílely postřehy a názory na tempo vývoje na čínském trhu, měnící se výrobní potřeby v zahraničí, budoucí směřování odvětví inteligentní montážní výroby a technologické plány pro procesní zařízení a robotické platformy.

Jed Wang, generální ředitel společnosti Leetx, uvedl: „Velmi si ceníme výměny zkušeností s předními světovými společnostmi v oblasti automatizace, jako je KUKA. Tato návštěva globálního vedení společnosti KUKA představovala pro obě strany cennou příležitost k prohloubení vzájemného porozumění, sdílení zkušeností z globálních trhů a prozkoumání směrů pro potenciální budoucí spolupráci. Vzhledem k tomu, že se inteligentní výroba neustále vyvíjí, otevřený dialog a synergie napříč odvětvím otevřou nové možnosti pro inovace v celém sektoru."

Tato návštěva na vysoké úrovni také odráží širší trend v oboru: zrychlující se konvergenci průmyslové robotiky, přesného dávkování a technologií inteligentní montáže. S postupující elektrifikací vozidel a s rostoucí úrovní automatizace v oblasti montáže vozidel, výroby akumulátorů a automobilových komponent se koordinace mezi robotickými platformami a procesním zařízením stává stále důležitějším základem pro zlepšování kvality produkce, efektivity výroby a konzistence procesů. S ohledem na tento trend bude společnost Centron i nadále udržovat otevřenou komunikaci s partnery v rámci celého hodnotového řetězce a s velkou pozorností sledovat nové příležitosti v oblasti inteligentní montážní výroby.

O společnosti Centron

Centron je špičkový technologický podnik, který integruje výzkum a vývoj, výrobu, prodej a zákaznický servis a zaměřuje se na poskytování pokročilých, spolehlivých a přesných řešení v oblasti dávkování, zalévání a kapkové impregnace pro odvětví automobilového průmyslu, elektromobility, akumulátorů pro skladování energie a průmyslové výroby. Díky neustálým investicím do automatizace procesů a digitální sledovatelnosti pomáhá společnost Centron svým zákazníkům dosahovat konzistentní kvality a efektivního provozu ve velkém měřítku.

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10 Jahre Elbphilharmonie Hamburg: spektakuläres Konzerthaus feiert seine Erfolgsgeschichte

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Die Eröffnung der Elbphilharmonie Hamburg jährt sich am 11. Januar 2027 zum zehnten Mal. Zum Start der großen Jubiläumssaison präsentiert das Konzerthaus erstmals zentrale Zahlen seiner Erfolgsgeschichte: Die jährlichen Besuche klassischer Konzerte in Hamburg haben sich seit der Eröffnung verdreifacht. 7,4 Millionen Menschen haben 6.400 Konzerte und Veranstaltungen in der Elbphilharmonie besucht, 29,5 Millionen kamen auf die Plaza, die öffentliche Aussichtsplattform in 37 Metern Höhe. Auch zehn Jahre nach der Eröffnung liegt die Auslastung im Großen Saal aktuell bei 96 Prozent:

Zehn Jahre nach ihrer Eröffnung ist die Elbphilharmonie zu einem Wahrzeichen Hamburgs und zu einer international etablierten Konzertadresse geworden. Ihre Wirkung reicht dabei weit über den Konzertsaal hinaus: Die Architektur, die öffentliche Plaza und ein Programm, das musikalische Exzellenz mit programmatischer Neugier verbindet, haben die Wahrnehmung Hamburgs als Kulturstadt verändert. Aus einem während der Bauzeit kontrovers diskutierten Projekt ist ein Konzerthaus geworden, das die Menschen in Hamburg ebenso begeistert wie Künstler:innen, Orchester und neugierige Besucher aus aller Welt.

Im Mittelpunkt steht dabei ein breit angelegtes musikalisches Profil: Neben dem klassischen Repertoire werden Jazz, außereuropäische Musiktraditionen, Pop, Elektronik und zeitgenössische Musik präsentiert. Die 130 Uraufführungen der vergangenen zehn Jahre unterstreichen den Anspruch, auch der Musik der Gegenwart Raum zu geben.

Wie facettenreich das künstlerische Profil ist, zeigt auch die Jubiläumssaison 2026/27: Sie bringt ab September sieben führende US-Orchester mit insgesamt 13 Konzerten nach Hamburg. Die Musikerin und Komponistin Rhiannon Giddens widmet sich in ihrem »Reflektor«-Festival den globalen Wurzeln US-amerikanischer Musikkultur, während »Elbphilharmonie Visions« zum dritten Mal aktuelle Orchestermusik in den Mittelpunkt stellt und mit einer Ausstellung des Schweizer Künstlers Zimoun im Kleinen Saal die Brücke zur zeitgenössischen Kunst schlägt.

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Drohnenangriff - Der Geldhahn wäre effektiver als Symbolpolitik

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Dass nun das russische Konsulat in Bonn geschlossen wird, ein als "Kulturinstitut" getarntes Spionagenest geschlossen wird und einige Menschen ausgewiesen werden, ist kaum mehr als Symbolpolitik und tut nicht weh. Der Geldhahn wäre effektiver, denn mittlerweile spürt auch die russische Bevölkerung, dass der sinnlose und verbrecherische Krieg gegen die Ukraine einen Preis hat. Immer noch liegen riesige Vermögen von Privatpersonen auf europäischen Konten oder in teuren Immobilien. Diese Leute profitieren von Wladimir Putin, weil der sie reich werden ließ, und dafür bezahlen sie mit ihrer Loyalität.

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Les « listes de choses à faire avant de mourir » sont désormais des listes d'attente : Les chances d'accéder aux événements les plus populaires au monde USA - Français

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Le premier « Access Index » de Jade Peak a analysé des dizaines d'événements et d'expéditions en plein air après avoir constitué un répertoire de plus de 300 activités dans 90 pays.

MADRID, 1er septembre 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Pour bon nombre des événements les plus prisés au monde, il se peut désormais que vous deviez attendre des années avant de pouvoir y assister, compte tenu du nombre de candidats. Cette année, le marathon de New York n'a retenu que 1 % des 240 000 candidats ayant participé au tirage au sort ouvert au public. Au rythme actuel, il faudrait attendre jusqu'à 18 ans pour obtenir une réservation pour une descente en rafting dans le Grand Canyon.

Jade Peak, une agence spécialisée dans les reportages de voyage et les expéditions, a publié aujourd'hui la première édition de son « Access Index », intitulée « Les listes de rêves sont désormais des listes d'attente ». Ce rapport a permis de recenser plus de 300 activités de plein air dans 90 pays, puis d'analyser des dizaines de séjours en tenant compte de critères tels que le coût, les conditions d'admission et le délai avant que les places ne soient toutes réservées.

Les chances d'obtenir un logement par le biais du système de tirage au sort public diminuent, alors que les frais n'ont pratiquement pas évolué.

« Pour les résidents américains, neuf parcs nationaux sur dix pratiquent le même tarif d'entrée qu'en 2020 », a déclaré Marina Herraiz, cofondatrice de Jade Peak. « Compte tenu de l'inflation, cela revient en fait à une baisse des prix en termes réels. »

Pour les voyageurs, le conseil d'Herraiz est de privilégier les événements qui vous accordent la priorité. « Certains organisateurs proposent des formules spéciales pour les candidats qui postulent plusieurs fois d'affilée, dans lesquelles le nombre de billets double chaque année consécutive où vous postulez. »

Parallèlement à ce rapport, Jade Peak a publié un guide à l'intention des organisateurs d'événements. « C'est un document évolutif que nous espérons mettre à jour en collaboration avec les organisateurs d'événements », a déclaré Ian Zhang, cofondateur de Jade Peak. « Notre objectif est de définir des normes justes et équitables pour les années à venir. »

Le rapport, l'ensemble de données et les graphiques peuvent être consultés et réutilisés librement, à condition d'en citer la source, sous licence CC BY 4.0, à l'adresse https://jadepeak.com/research

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Jade Peak est une agence spécialisée dans les reportages de voyage et les expéditions, basée à Madrid. « L'Access Index » est sa série annuelle consacrée à l'accès aux voyages les plus prisés. Jade Peak n'entretient aucun lien financier avec les entités mentionnées et n'accepte aucun paiement en échange d'une inclusion, d'un classement, d'une mention ou d'un retrait.

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In HelloNation, Tax Expert Sal Julian Details Which Itemized Deductions High-Income Individuals Lose Without Knowing It

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Many High-Income Filers Miss Deductions Not Because They Are Unaware They Exist, but Because of Timing, Limits, and Poor Coordination.

ENDICOTT, N.Y., Sept. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- What are the most common reasons high-income individuals leave deductions on the table each year, and what can be done to address them before December 31? A HelloNation article identifies the specific limitations, timing failures, and coordination gaps that reduce tax efficiency for high earners, and outlines practical steps that can close those gaps before the year ends.

Salvadore J. Julian, President/Owner

The HelloNation article opens with an important observation: high-income individuals rarely miss deductions because they are unaware those deductions exist. More often, the problem is a matter of limitations, poor timing, or financial decisions made throughout the year without regard to their tax consequences. Identifying where those breakdowns occur most often is the first step toward avoiding them.

State and local taxes, commonly called SALT, are among the first areas the article addresses. Taxpayers can deduct state income taxes and property taxes paid, but the total in this category is capped at $40,000 per year under current law. For high earners in states with significant income and property tax burdens, that cap is frequently reached before all applicable taxes are accounted for, meaning a portion of those payments produces no federal deduction at all.

Mortgage interest deductibility carries its own set of limits. The deduction applies only to the first $750,000 of qualifying mortgage debt originated after December 31, 2018, and homeowners with larger balances must prorate the deductible portion accordingly. Those with multiple properties sometimes assume full deductibility without accounting for this calculation, which can result in missed planning adjustments.

Charitable contributions offer significant timing leverage that many high earners do not fully use. Donating appreciated stock rather than cash allows a taxpayer to claim the full fair market value of the contribution without recognizing capital gains on the appreciation. A donor-advised fund lets contributors make donations in the most tax-advantaged years and distribute those funds to charities over time, improving the overall efficiency of a regular giving program.

Deduction stacking is a related strategy the article describes as particularly underused. Because the standard deduction is now relatively high, some filers find their itemized deductions do not consistently exceed that threshold from year to year. By concentrating charitable contributions and other deductible expenditures into alternating years, a taxpayer can alternate between a larger deduction year and a standard deduction year, producing more total benefit over time than applying either deduction at a similar level annually.

Tax-advantaged accounts represent another area of common missed opportunity that the article examines. Traditional 401(k) contributions remain deductible at any income level, and health savings accounts provide a triple benefit: deductible contributions, tax-free growth, and tax-free qualified withdrawals. For 2026, those enrolled in qualifying high-deductible plans can contribute up to $4,400 individually or $8,750 for family coverage, with an additional $1,000 available for those over 55.

Tax Expert Sal Julian is among the contributors whose insights the article draws on to identify these common gaps. The article's central point, and one that Tax Expert Sal Julian's guidance reinforces, is that many high earners leave available itemized deductions behind not because the opportunities do not exist, but because decisions are made throughout the year without a coordinated tax strategy in place.

What Deductions Are High-Income Individuals Losing Without Knowing It? features insights from Sal Julian, Tax Expert of Endicott, New York, in HelloNation.

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Yellow Wood Partners Agrees to Acquire Nestle's Holistic Health Platform of Leading Vitamins, Minerals and Supplements Brands

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$1.0 Billion Acquisition Comprises VMS Leading Brands, including Nature's Bounty, the #2 VMS Brand, and Select Specialty Brands

BOSTON, Sept. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Yellow Wood Partners ("Yellow Wood"), a private equity firm focused exclusively on investing in consumer brands and companies, today announced that it has agreed to acquire the Holistic Health platform ("Holistic Health") from Nestlé for $1.0 billion.

Holistic Health is a leading global Vitamins, Minerals and Supplements ("VMS") platform with a differentiated portfolio of established brands, including Nature's Bounty, the #2 overall VMS brand and leading women's health brand in the U.S, as well as leading specialty brands Nuun, Osteo Bi-Flex, and Gard. Nature's Bounty offers a broad range of wellness solutions that are consumed in more than 20% of U.S. households and have been a trusted brand for more than 50 years.

"Holistic Health is an excellent platform of trusted brands with deep retailer relationships providing significant opportunities for continued growth," said Dana Schmaltz, Partner at Yellow Wood. "The Holistic Health portfolio provides a group of specialty category leaders in various high growth sectors of the attractive VMS market, including hydration, gut health and immunity. Operating Holistic Health as a standalone entity will provide the opportunity to leverage the power of each brand to accelerate growth, enhance innovation and strengthen their market positions with consumers and retail partners. We have developed an excellent relationship with the team at Nestlé and look forward to ensuring a smooth transition over the coming months as we close the transaction."

"This exciting portfolio is deeply aligned with our focus, expertise and functional operations approach, and we are thrilled to add each of these brands to the Yellow Wood umbrella," said Tad Yanagi, Partner at Yellow Wood. "We believe that by implementing the Yellow Wood Consumer Operating DNA model, we can accelerate the growth of all of these brands as we have done with other category defining carveouts such as Q-tips, Chapstick, Suave and Dr. Scholl's. As VMS adoption continues to increase among a wide range of consumers and demand for benefit-specific solutions expands, we see significant runway to drive organic growth across the platform."

This transaction marks Yellow Wood's sixth significant carveout acquisition from five major global consumer companies, including Bayer, Reckitt, Unilever, and Haleon. The transaction is subject to applicable regulatory approvals and is expected to close by the first half of 2027.

Perella Weinberg Partners and Canaccord Genuity served as financial advisors to Yellow Wood on the transaction. Goodwin Procter provided legal counsel to Yellow Wood.

About Yellow Wood

Yellow Wood Partners is a leading consumer focused private equity firm, which invests in both founder-owned consumer brands as well as legacy consumer brands. Based in Boston, Yellow Wood works with over 40 household global brands including Chapstick, Suave, Q-tips, Caress, Pond's and Dr. Scholl's. The firm uses its differentiated Consumer Operating DNA® investment and operating strategy to partner with founders and CPG companies to unlock brand value, scale and grow their businesses. For more information, please visit www.yellowwoodpartners.com

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In HelloNation, Insulation Expert Darren Haggett Explains Why Air Sealing Matters After Insulation

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The Article Explains How Air Sealing Works Alongside Insulation to Prevent Cold Rooms and Wasted Energy.

ALBANY, N.Y., Sept. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Why does a room still feel cold after new insulation is installed? A HelloNation article explains how sealing air leaks allows insulation to work as intended, addressing a common source of confusion for many homeowners.

The article notes that insulation slows the transfer of heat through walls, floors, and ceilings. It does not stop air from moving through cracks, gaps, or unsealed openings.

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A fully insulated home can still lose conditioned air through small leaks, the article explains. Common trouble spots include window frames, door thresholds, attic hatches, and areas where pipes or wiring pass through exterior walls.

According to the article, air sealing and insulation work best as partners rather than substitutes for one another. Air sealing closes the gaps that let air escape, while insulation slows the heat moving through the surfaces that remain.

The article features insights from Insulation Expert Darren Haggett of Builders Installed Products of New York LLC, based in Albany, New York. His work centers on helping homeowners understand how insulation choices affect comfort throughout the year.

Rooms above garages, additions, and spaces near exterior corners are especially prone to temperature swings, the article points out. These areas often have more seams and transitions where air can move freely.

Older homes tend to have more air leakage than newer construction, according to the article. Settling, aging materials, and outdated building techniques can all contribute to gaps that were never sealed properly.

The article warns that adding more insulation without addressing the underlying air leaks can produce less improvement than homeowners expect. A more reliable method starts with identifying where air is actually escaping.

This can involve a visual inspection or a blower door test, the article explains. Once leaks are located, sealing them with the right materials creates a more consistent barrier for the insulation to support.

Attics, basements, and crawl spaces are frequent starting points, the article notes, because they often contain the largest and most accessible gaps. Sealing these areas first can make a noticeable difference in comfort.

Windows and doors matter too, though the article notes their impact is often smaller than homeowners expect. Weatherstripping and caulking help, but they rarely account for most of the air loss in a typical home.

The article describes a house as a connected system rather than a series of separate rooms. Air leaking into an attic can pull conditioned air away from the rooms below, forcing heating and cooling systems to work harder.

Persistent drafts near baseboards, cold spots on interior walls, and rooms that never quite match the thermostat setting are common signs of leakage, the article explains. Higher than expected utility bills can point to the same issue.

The article also notes that a professional assessment, including tools like thermal imaging or a blower door test, can reveal leaks that are not visible during a normal walkthrough. That information helps homeowners set realistic expectations before starting a project.

The guidance shared by Insulation Expert Darren Haggett in the article offers homeowners a useful starting point. It can help them weigh insulation and air sealing as part of the same project.

Still Cold After Insulation? Air Sealing May Be Why features insights from Darren Haggett, Insulation Expert of Albany, New York, in HelloNation.

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Astemo Plans Major Expansion of its Manufacturing Operations in Kentucky

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Sep 01, 2026, 13:00 ET

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Astemo Americas will invest more than $112 million to increase production of electric-vehicle powertrain components

Move is expected to create 114 new jobs at Astemo's facilities in Madison County, Kentucky

FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., Sept. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Astemo Americas, Inc. will invest more than $112 million to increase production of hybrid electric-vehicle motors at its two manufacturing plants in Berea, Kentucky.

The Madison County expansion will add 114 new jobs and nearly 300,000 square feet of production and warehouse space at the Astemo plants on Mayde Road in Berea. The investment is part of a multi-year program expected to create 282 new jobs and increase production of hybrid EV powertrain components at Astemo's Kentucky facilities.

The company's Berea operations produce chassis and electric powertrain components. Astemo also has a manufacturing plant in Harrodsburg, Kentucky, producing electric-powertrain and engine-management systems.

Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear said the Astemo expansion project represents one of the largest single investments in Madison County in recent years and will result in a near-record number of new jobs for the county over the next several years.

"Kentucky continues to lead the way when it comes to advanced manufacturing and EV operations and this project represents another great company choosing to reinvest in the commonwealth," said Governor Beshear. "The expansion will create 114 new job opportunities for Kentucky workers and their families. Congratulations to Astemo Americas on this historic project, and I look forward to many more years of their success here in the commonwealth." 

Astemo Americas has nearly 15,000 employees at 23 manufacturing sites throughout the Americas, including nearly 6,000 employees at 12 plants in the United States.

"Since we opened our first Kentucky plant in 1985, the Commonwealth of Kentucky has been a cornerstone of our U.S. operations," said Tim Clark, president and CEO of Astemo Americas. "We especially appreciate the continued support of the Kentucky Economic Development Finance Authority in helping us expand our operations in Berea to provide our customers with cutting-edge automotive components."

Berea Mayor Bruce Fraley added that Astemo's expansion program will have "a generational impact on our community and the region."

Mayor Fraley said "Astemo's growth here will generate jobs and career opportunities throughout the area beyond the 114 new openings at the company's two Berea plants. Our city looks forward to continued growth along with our largest single employer, Astemo Americas."

Headquartered in Farmington Hills, Michigan, Astemo Americas is a division of Astemo, Ltd., a global automotive-industry mega-supplier. Astemo Americas last September also announced plans to establish a new development center and regional headquarters in Wixom, Michigan, that is expected to create 200 new jobs in Southeastern Michigan. The company manufactures and markets engine-management, electric powertrain and integrated vehicle-control systems for major automotive manufacturers worldwide.

About Astemo

Astemo, headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, is a joint venture between Hitachi, Ltd., Honda Motor Co., and JIC Capital, Ltd. With 80,000 employees worldwide and operations in Americas, Asia, China, Europe and Japan, the company is a global mega-supplier in the automotive industry. The Electrification Business Division, Vehicle Business Division, and Motorcycle Business Division are engaged in the development, manufacture, sales, and service of automotive parts as well as transportation and industrial machinery and systems. Astemo is committed to creating a sustainable society and delivering enhanced corporate value.

For more information, visit: www.astemo.com

About Astemo Americas, Inc.

Astemo Americas, Inc. manufactures and markets engine management, electric powertrain and integrated vehicle controls for major automotive manufacturers worldwide, adhering to ISO 9001/IATF 16949 industry standards. Additional information about Astemo Americas is available at https://www.am.astemo.com/.

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