Mercy Medical Center's Tyanna O'Brien Center for Women's Imaging Earns Comprehensive Breast Imaging Center Accreditation

BALTIMORE, Oct. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The American College of Radiology (ACR) has recognized Mercy Medical Center's Tyanna O'Brien Center for Women's Imaging as a Comprehensive Breast Imaging Center (CBIC), a designation that recognizes breast imaging facilities that achieve excellence through participation in the ACR's rigorous breast-imaging accreditation programs.

The ACR awards the CBIC designation to centers that are fully accredited in mammography, stereotactic breast biopsy, breast ultrasound, including the ultrasound-guided breast biopsy module, and breast MRI. The designation recognizes a center's commitment to quality assurance and improving women's health through comprehensive breast imaging services.

The Center for Women's Imaging at Mercy is a dedicated breast imaging and diagnostic center located at The Weinberg Center at Mercy in downtown Baltimore. The Center's radiologists specialize in the diagnosis, screening and prevention of breast cancer and breast disease. Services include screening and diagnostic 3D mammography, breast ultrasound, breast MRI, breast biopsies and imaging-guided localization procedures.

The CBIC designation is based on the ACR's comprehensive accreditation requirements for breast imaging. According to the ACR, the designation provides recognition of a facility's commitment to quality and includes a comprehensive assessment of the medical imaging facility, an ongoing process for self-assessment and recognition among patients, providers, payers and administrators.

"We are extremely proud that the Tyanna O'Brien Center for Women's Imaging at Mercy has earned this important recognition from the American College of Radiology," said Deepa Masrani, M.D., Director, Center for Women's Imaging at Mercy. "This designation reflects the commitment of our entire breast imaging team to providing high-quality imaging and diagnostic services for the women we serve."

The Tyanna O'Brien Center for Women's Imaging is part of Mercy's broader commitment to comprehensive breast care. Mercy introduced advanced Genius™ 3D Mammography™ exams featuring 3DQuorum technology in 2024. The technology provides three-dimensional breast imaging designed to address the effects of overlapping breast tissue that can make abnormalities more difficult to detect on conventional mammography.

Since earlier this year, Mercy has been offering Contrast Enhanced Digital Mammograms, a highly effective diagnostic tool in the early detection of breast cancer.

Facilities that achieve and maintain the ACR's Comprehensive Breast Imaging Center designation are invited to participate in the ACR National Mammography Database (NMD).

Participation allows centers to benchmark practice performance, compare processes and outcomes with similar practices nationwide, identify opportunities for quality improvement and receive reports every six months.

The ACR's CBIC designation remains in effect as long as the center's required breast imaging services maintain their ACR accreditations.

The Tyanna O'Brien Center for Women's Imaging at Mercy is located at 227 St. Paul Place in Baltimore and can be reached at 410-332-9102. Below is a list of the Center's patient services:

- Digital 3D Mammography

- Screening 3D Mammograms (Tomosynthesis)

- Diagnostic 3D Mammograms (Tomosynthesis)

- Breast Ultrasound - Diagnostic Ultrasound and Whole Breast Ultrasound for Screening

- Screening and Diagnostic Breast MRI

- Image-guided Minimally Invasive Breast Biopsies 

- Ultrasound-guided Breast Biopsy

- Ultrasound-guided Fine Needle Aspiration

- Stereotactic Breast Biopsy, including Tomosynthesis-guided Biopsy

- MRI-guided Breast Biopsy

- Image-guided Needle Localization Procedures, including "Smart Clip" Localizations

- Formal Cancer Risk Assessment (performed for all patients)

Founded in 1874 in Baltimore by the Sisters of Mercy, Mercy Medical Center is a nonprofit Catholic health care organization and teaching hospital. Mercy has been recognized nationally by both U.S. News and World Report and Newsweek for its achievements in the field of orthopedic surgery.

For more information, visit Mercy online at www.mdmercy.com; MDMercyMedia on Facebook and Twitter(X); www.youtube.com/mmcbaltimore; or call 1-800-M.D.-Mercy.

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Home Genius Exteriors Named the #1 Fortune Best Workplaces in Construction™ 2026 (Small and Medium)

2026 recognition marks Home Genius Exteriors' fifth consecutive year on the list

HYATTSVILLE, Md., Oct. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Home Genius Exteriors has been named #1 on the Fortune Best Small and Medium Workplaces in Construction™ 2026, marking the company's fifth consecutive appearance on the list. Additionally, Home Genius Exteriors was named the #2 on the Fortune Best Medium Workplaces™ 2026 list and #64 on the 2026 PEOPLE® Companies that Care list. Great Place To Work® and Fortune announced the recognition today. This marks Home Genius Exteriors' fifth appearance on the Best Workplaces in Construction list, following previous recognitions in 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025.

"Being named one of Fortune Best Workplaces five years in a row matters because it comes back to our people," said Jeff Gunhus, CEO of Home Genius Exteriors. "They are the ones building the culture every day, supporting our neighbors, growing into new opportunities, and helping us become a stronger company. Awards are great, but the real win is creating a place where people are proud to work and excited about what they can become here."

To determine the 2026 list, Great Place To Work analyzed confidential survey feedback from 64,000 employees working across the U.S. construction industry.

Home Genius Exteriors' inclusion on the list reflects the company's ongoing investment in its people, from career development and leadership training to the community give-back culture championed through Home Genius Cares, the company's community impact initiative. As Home Genius Exteriors continues its rapid and successful national expansion, it continues to prioritize cultivating a workplace where employees are supported, valued, and empowered to grow. The recognition adds to a growing list of workplace honors for Home Genius Exteriors and reinforces the company's belief that strong business results start with putting people first.

Additional information on the Fortune Best Workplaces in Construction™ list is available at https://www.greatplacetowork.com/.

About Home Genius Exteriors

Home Genius Exteriors is a multi-state home improvement company providing roofing, siding, windows, exterior doors, gutters, and attic insulation. The company focuses on helping homeowners protect and improve their homes through clear communication, quality installation, and a people-first customer experience. Home Genius Exteriors serves homeowners nationwide and is built around its promise to deliver A Different Experience in home improvement.

For more information, visit www.homegeniusexteriors.com.

To explore career opportunities, visit www.homegeniusexteriors.com/careers.

About Home Genius Cares

Home Genius Cares is the community impact arm of Home Genius Exteriors, created to turn the company's people-first values into action. Through employee-led volunteerism, nonprofit partnerships, veteran initiatives, roof deployments, and local community events, Home Genius Exteriors employees support veterans, families, children, and organizations in the communities where they live and work.

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CLEVELAND, Oct. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors of Avient Corporation (NYSE: AVNT), an innovator of materials solutions, has declared a quarterly cash dividend of twenty-eight and a quarter cents ($0.2825) per share on the common stock outstanding, representing the sixteenth consecutive annual increase.

The $0.2825 per share will be paid on January 7, 2027, to stockholders of record on December 11, 2026. On an annualized basis, the dividend will increase from $1.10 to $1.13 per share on the common stock outstanding.

"We are pleased to increase our dividend for the sixteenth consecutive year," said Dr. Ashish Khandpur, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, Avient Corporation. "Our consistent dividend growth reflects the strength of our business, our strong cash flow generation, and our commitment to returning value to shareholders through a disciplined and balanced capital allocation strategy."

About Avient

Our purpose at Avient Corporation (NYSE: AVNT) is to be an innovator of materials solutions that help our customers succeed, while enabling a sustainable world. Our local touch and customer engagement, combined with our global presence, allows us to serve customers with agility. We harness the collective strength of 9,000 employees worldwide to collaborate and build on each other's ideas. In doing so, we innovate solutions that help our customers overcome their challenges or capitalize on opportunities provided by the fast-changing world and secular trends. Our expanding portfolio of offerings includes colorants, advanced composites, functional additives, engineered materials, and Dyneema®, the world's strongest fiber™. By intersecting our broad portfolio of technologies with the product roadmaps of our customers, we help create differentiated and high-performance products that make the world better and more sustainable. Visit www.avient.com to learn more.

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DENVER, Oct. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Gates Industrial Corporation Ltd. (NYSE:GTES) will issue its third-quarter earnings release before the market opens on Friday, October 30, 2026. Management will host a webcast and conference call on the same day at 10:00 a.m. Eastern time to discuss Gates Industrial's financial results. The conference call can be accessed as follows:

- By dialing +1 (833) 461-5787 (domestic) or +1 (585) 542-9983 (international) and requesting the Gates Industrial Corporation third-quarter 2026 Earnings Conference Call or providing the Conference ID of 624 981 852.

- Live webcast accessed through Gates Industrial's website at investors.gates.com.

An audio replay of the conference call will be available from approximately 1:00 p.m. Eastern time on October 30, 2026, until 11:59 p.m. Eastern time on November 6, 2026, and can be accessed domestically or internationally by dialing +1 (929) 828-5978 or +1 (833) 309-1852, respectively, and providing the passcode 624 981 852, or by accessing Gates Industrial's website at investors.gates.com.

About Gates Industrial Corporation Ltd.

Gates is a global manufacturer of innovative, highly engineered power transmission and fluid power solutions. Gates offers a broad portfolio of products to diverse replacement channel customers, and to OEMs as specified components. Gates participates in many sectors of the industrial and consumer markets. Our products play essential roles in a diverse range of applications across a wide variety of end markets ranging from harsh and hazardous industries to everyday consumer applications including virtually every form of transportation. Our products are sold in more than 130 countries across our three commercial regions: the Americas; Europe, Middle East & Africa; and Asia Pacific.

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MIDDLETOWN, Del., Oct. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The global Tubeless Tires Market was valued at USD 150.001 billion in 2025 and is projected to expand from USD 157.501 billion in 2026 to USD 257.192 billion by 2035, registering a compound annual growth rate of 5.60% during the forecast period, according to the latest market intelligence study published by Radial Insights.

Tubeless construction has become the global standard across new passenger cars and light vehicles, while the next major growth phase is emerging from two-wheeler conversion in India and Southeast Asia, expanding replacement demand and increasing consumer preference for puncture-safe, lower-maintenance tire systems. OEM specifications, regulatory standards and improvements in air retention, rolling resistance and repairability are reinforcing adoption across passenger, motorcycle, commercial and selected off-road applications.

The new "Tubeless Tires Market Size, CAGR & Forecast, 2025-2035" study spans 245 pages and evaluates the market by vehicle type, rim type, sales channel, application, region climate and sealant use. The analysis covers OEM and aftermarket demand, passenger cars, two-wheelers, LCVs, commercial trucks and buses, OTR applications, standard and self-sealing tubeless systems, regional adoption patterns, competitive positioning and investment opportunities.

Near-Universal OEM Tubeless Fitment Establishes a Structural Demand Base

Global tubeless-tire demand is structurally supported by original-equipment fitment because every newly produced passenger or light vehicle creates an initial set of tubeless tires and establishes a future replacement cycle built around the same construction. OICA reported 96.4 million vehicles produced worldwide in 2025, up from 92.7 million in 2024, keeping OEM pull on tire manufacturing capacity elevated across major automotive markets.

The technology has already displaced tube-type construction across mainstream passenger vehicles. Michelin states that nearly all modern passenger-car tires are tubeless, while Bridgestone India says almost all new cars now use tubeless OE fitment. The architecture supports sealed rims, innerliner-based air retention and high-speed radial performance across passenger cars, crossovers, SUVs and pickup-derived light vehicles, making tubeless technology the reference standard rather than a premium exception.

This installed base also shapes the aftermarket because consumers replacing original tires generally remain within the tubeless ecosystem. Advanced alternatives such as airless tires remain comparatively early in commercialization, while manufacturers continue to invest in tubeless products aligned with new OEM requirements. Radial Insights estimates that near-universal OEM fitment contributes approximately 0.6 percentage points to overall market CAGR through 2035.

Key Insights From Radial Insights' Tubeless Tires Study

- Asia-Pacific Leads Global Demand: Asia-Pacific accounted for 51.64% of global tubeless tire demand in 2025, supported by high vehicle production, expanding two-wheeler sales and strong aftermarket activity.

- Passenger Cars and Two-Wheelers Lead Adoption: Passenger vehicles provide the largest installed base, while motorcycles and scooters represent the strongest conversion opportunity in emerging Asian markets.

- OEM Fitment Sets the Technology Standard: Near-universal tubeless installation on new passenger and light vehicles creates recurring replacement demand and normalizes compatible rims, valves and service practices.

- Replacement Conversion Expands in Emerging Markets: Puncture-safety, heat-dissipation and fuel-efficiency advantages are encouraging users to move away from legacy tube-type products.

- Self-Sealing Systems Create Premiumization: Sealant-enabled products are gaining attention in premium and high-utilization applications where reduced puncture downtime can justify higher prices.

Two-Wheeler Formalization Accelerates Tube-to-Tubeless Conversion

India and Southeast Asia provide one of the largest remaining conversion opportunities because high-volume motorcycle and scooter markets are moving toward organized OEM and dealer channels where tubeless fitments, standardized markings and compatible rims are increasingly common. SIAM reported 20.50 million two-wheeler sales in India in calendar 2025, while Indonesia recorded 6.41 million domestic motorcycle sales, giving these markets significant influence over the global two-wheeler tire mix.

Regulation and OEM product strategies are reinforcing this transition. India applies BIS certification under IS 15627 for pneumatic tires used on two- and three-wheeled motorcycles and requires tubeless products to carry appropriate TUBELESS or TL markings. High-volume models including Honda Activa variants and selected Yamaha and Honda products in Southeast Asia increasingly specify tubeless tires, expanding consumer familiarity and service-network capability.

As organized distribution expands, value shifts toward tubeless valves, compatible rims and higher-specification motorcycle radials. Apollo has also reported approvals from Triumph, KTM and Husqvarna for next-generation steel-belted radial motorcycle tires. Radial Insights estimates that two-wheeler formalization and conversion contribute approximately 0.9 percentage points to market CAGR, the largest modeled incremental contribution among the report's quantified drivers.

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Puncture Safety and Lower TCO Expand Replacement-Channel Conversion

In emerging-market replacement channels, the shift from tube-type to tubeless tires is increasingly driven by total-use economics rather than construction preference alone. Tubeless tires generally lose air more slowly after a small puncture, eliminate the separate inner tube and can often be repaired without removing the entire tire from the rim. These characteristics reduce roadside disruption for commuters, delivery riders and small commercial fleets that depend on vehicle availability for daily income.

Bridgestone India highlights slower pressure loss, easier puncture repair, improved heat dissipation and lower weight as important advantages over tube-type products, while Harley-Davidson similarly notes that tubeless assemblies generally run cooler, weigh less and can support efficiency. The benefits are particularly relevant in dense urban markets where punctures, heat and frequent stop-start operation increase maintenance exposure.

The technology ladder is also widening beyond standard tubeless construction. Michelin Selfseal is designed to maintain pressure after selected punctures, while manufacturer-approved repair kits support temporary restoration of mobility for minor tread-area damage. These developments give manufacturers additional room to differentiate on safety and uptime. Radial Insights estimates that puncture-safety and fuel-efficiency benefits contribute approximately 0.5 percentage points to overall market CAGR through 2035.

Self-Sealing Technology Creates a Premium Tubeless Opportunity

Standard tubeless tires remain the mainstream choice because they balance cost, performance and serviceability, but self-sealing systems are creating a higher-value subsegment. Integrated sealants can automatically close selected tread punctures or slow pressure loss, reducing the likelihood that a driver or fleet operator must stop immediately for roadside service. The value proposition is strongest in premium passenger vehicles, commercial applications and markets with poor road surfaces or elevated puncture risk.

For manufacturers, sealant technology provides a path to premiumization without changing the basic tubeless architecture already used by OEMs and service networks. Product development is therefore expanding around sealant chemistry, innerliner compatibility, TPMS integration and climate-specific performance. The report identifies innovation in self-sealing and puncture-resistant products as an important opportunity for suppliers seeking differentiation beyond conventional volume growth.

Tubeless Tires Market Snapshot, 2025-2035

Market Challenges

High initial costs and price sensitivity can slow tube-to-tubeless conversion in cost-conscious markets. Consumers and small fleet operators may prioritize the lowest upfront tire price even when tubeless construction offers better puncture behavior, easier repairs and lower maintenance over the product lifecycle. Manufacturers therefore need to balance product quality, localized pricing and service availability to sustain adoption in emerging markets.

Supply chain complexity creates another constraint. Tubeless tires depend on consistent innerliner materials, compatible rims, valves, steel reinforcement and increasingly advanced sealant systems, leaving manufacturers exposed to volatility in natural rubber, synthetic polymers, steel cord and specialty chemical inputs. Logistics disruptions or insufficient local component availability can slow conversion and raise finished-product costs.

Technology adoption also varies by vehicle class and geography. Passenger cars are already highly radialized and tubeless, but parts of the two-wheeler, commercial and off-road markets retain tube-type or legacy designs. Expanding the addressable market therefore requires certification, dealer training, compatible wheel systems and consumer education rather than tire production alone.

Recent Industry Developments

- In October 2025, Goodyear launched Wrangler Outbound AT, Wrangler Workhorse AT 2 and Wrangler ElectricDrive AT across its consumer portfolio. The launches expand premium tubeless fitments for SUVs, light trucks, work vans and electric vehicles, strengthening replacement demand across utility-oriented applications.

KNOWIDEA Launches VeriPIE to Reduce Decision Risk with Verified AI Predictions

The Verified Predictive Intelligence Engine is available and in production at energy producers, financial institutions and manufacturers.

TORONTO, Oct. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- KNOWIDEA launches VeriPIE, the Verified Predictive Intelligence Engine. VeriPIE connects to a company's existing systems, predicts what happens next and what it is worth, and verifies every number in the recommendation.

VeriPIE is available today in the KNOWIDEA platform and in production with a Fortune 500 oil and gas producer, financial institution and industrial manufacturer.

Most companies decide using dashboards that describe the past, consulting reports that take eight to twelve weeks, or AI answers that are right most of the time. When a decision rests on a number no one can check, the risk sits with the executive's intuition.

VeriPIE runs the same five steps on every question. It connects ERP, finance, operations and CRM data with external benchmarks, finds the drivers of the number in question, forecasts each option, weighs each prediction against the company's risk tolerance, and delivers a recommendation with the judgments that need a human owner marked.

Each number traces to its source system, table, rows and dates. Claims that can be checked exactly are checked by code, not by another model. When evidence is missing, VeriPIE does not issue a verified recommendation and names the missing input.

"Every major decision is a prediction. The question is whether you can prove it before you bet the company on it. VeriPIE gives you the future with the work shown," said Yatharth Sejpal, Co-founder and CEO of KNOWIDEA.

"Prediction without verification is a guess with better formatting. VeriPIE proves every part of a forecast that can be proven and names the part that cannot," said Brian Zhengyu Li, Co-founder and CTO of KNOWIDEA.

VeriPIE sits on top of the ERP, data warehouse and BI tools a company already owns. To see it on your own data, bring one decision to a 30-minute session at knowidea.dev.

About KNOWIDEA

KNOWIDEA is a Toronto-based decision intelligence company. Learn more at knowidea.dev.

Media contact: Yatharth Sejpal, [email protected]

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27 Village Medical Houston clinics joining Harbor to become the care home for Harbor plans, which have no deductible; individual and family enrollment opens Nov. 1, alongside large employer plans across Texas

HOUSTON, Oct. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Harbor Health, a Texas-based primary and specialty care clinic group and health insurance company, today announced it has signed an agreement to acquire 27 Village Medical clinics in Greater Houston, a well-established network with deep roots throughout the community. The acquisition brings Harbor to the largest city in Texas, weeks before Harbor individual and family plans become available to Houstonians for the first time.

Houston will become the fifth Texas market where Harbor both delivers care and provides coverage, joining Austin, Dallas, San Antonio and El Paso. When the transaction closes, expected at the end of the year, Harbor will operate nearly 70 clinics and more than double its number of physicians and advanced practice providers across the state. Financial terms were not disclosed.

"We started Harbor because we believe people deserve a better health care system and at the center of that is a company that is accountable for keeping you healthy," said Tony Miller, Harbor Health Co-Founder and CEO. "Village Medical Houston's clinicians have spent years changing how care is practiced. When we set out to build the best payvider in Texas, Houston was always central to it. Together, Houstonians have a new company that delivers their care, pays for it, and answers for both."

One company that delivers the care and pays for it

Members who choose a Harbor plan in Houston will have Village Medical Houston as their primary care home, with clinics serving Harris, Montgomery, Fort Bend and Brazoria counties. That is where a guided health journey begins. Harbor plans have no deductible, and when members start with a Harbor clinician and that clinician refers them to a specialist, the referred care is covered at $0. Because care and coverage are designed together, members are not left to sort out what is covered or where to go next.

Large employer plans are available now across 29 Texas counties, including Harris, Montgomery, Fort Bend and Brazoria in Greater Houston. Together, the 29 counties are home to more than 22 million Texans. Individual and family plans will be available on HealthCare.gov for 2027, with enrollment opening Nov. 1 in 13 of the 29 counties and coverage effective Jan. 1. Texas families and employers can learn more about Harbor plans at harborhealth.com.

"Making health care affordable is essential and that means having coverage that enables people to invest in health," said Dr. Clay Johnston, Harbor Health Co-Founder and Chief Innovation Officer. "When the people responsible for a person's health also help shape what their coverage pays for and when, it becomes easier for people to get the care we know works and to avoid waste."

What this means at Village Medical Houston

The Village Medical Houston clinics Harbor is acquiring will join the Harbor Health Insurance Company provider network and will continue to operate under the Village Medical name. Consumers who receive care at these clinics do not need to take any action, and the clinics will continue to accept the insurance plans they accept today.

"I grew up in Houston, and I spent nearly three years working at Village Medical, so I know many of these clinicians and care teams and the quality of care they deliver," said Erin Page, Harbor Health President and Chief Operating Officer. "Harbor was built around clinicians, and adding this team makes us stronger. To everyone joining us: welcome. We are excited to build with you."

For Houston brokers and employers

Large employer plans are available now to Houston-area employers, and individual and family enrollment opens Nov. 1. Brokers who want to sell Harbor plans in Houston should get appointed with Harbor before Nov. 1. Visit https://harborhealth.com/partner/broker or contact the broker relations team at [email protected] or 844-504-1100 to learn more.

About Harbor Health

Harbor Health is a Texas-based health care company that puts care at the core. Harbor runs its own primary and specialty care clinics across Texas and builds health insurance around care designed by its clinicians, so care and coverage work as one. Health care keeps asking people to start over. Harbor was built so they don't have to. For more information, visit harborhealth.com.

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Partnership with Sked and Jackson County's DTS Industries bring critical MailSecur components into U.S. manufacturing while connecting Kentucky jobs to the fight against fentanyl and concealed contraband.

BOSTON, Oct. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- RaySecur®, the leader in real-time 4D T-ray security imaging, today announced a new partnership with DTS Industries to manufacture critical mechanical components and system calibration standards for its MailSecur® concealed threat and contraband detection systems in the United States.

MailSecur® is the first desktop T-ray screening system to receive Designated Status as a Qualified Anti-Terrorism Technology by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security under the Support Anti-Terrorism by Fostering Effective Technologies (SAFETY) Act. MailSecur help organizations detect concealed threats, including weapons, explosives, chemical and biological agents, as well as contraband such as narcotics concealed in powders, pills, liquids, and laced or soaked onto paper.

RaySecur's systems are deployed worldwide across Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, and law enforcement and correctional facilities. In correctional environments, the technology provides a critical first-line layer of defense against fentanyl, opioids and other synthetic drugs that can be concealed in mail or laced on paper and pose serious risks to incarcerated individuals and correctional personnel.

"As a developer of national security and public safety technologies, strengthening our U.S. supply chain is a strategic priority," said Alex Sappok, Ph.D., CEO of RaySecur. "Working with SKED allowed us to quickly identify outstanding manufacturing partners, and DTS distinguished itself through its technical capabilities. We look forward to growing together while supporting Eastern Kentucky manufacturing."

"Eastern Kentucky continues to deliver a competitive workforce," said Congressman Hal Rogers, founder of SKED. "I'm proud that DTS, a Jackson County company, has earned a partnership with RaySecur® to provide advanced manufacturing for this U.S. Department of Homeland Security SAFETY Act designated technology. It is a testament to the skilled and determined workforce in Kentucky's Appalachian region. Thanks to SKED's wide-spread network across the federal, state and local levels we have more local businesses connecting with major opportunities, like this, to create jobs where we need them the most."

The partnership was facilitated through the Southeast Kentucky Economic Development Corporation (SKED), which helped RaySecur identify and evaluate potential manufacturing partners across the region.

"We're so thankful that the RaySecur® team reached out with a list of needs and willingness to explore. Making connections is one way we bring opportunities to Southern and Eastern Kentucky," said Brett Traver, Executive Director of SKED. "Given the opportunity, I know our people can deliver, and this is another example."

Located in Jackson County, Kentucky, DTS Industries specializes in precision metal fabrication and finishing for highly engineered products and components. Its capabilities include precision forming, custom machining, laser cutting, assembly, and finishing services. The partnership will support U.S.-based manufacturing and skilled jobs in Kentucky while expanding production capacity for advanced security technologies that help protect people and organizations from concealed threats.

About SKED

The Southeast Kentucky Economic Development Corporation (SKED) works to improve the quality of life and economic vitality of its service region by promoting sustainable economic development and employment opportunities. SKED collaborates with local, state, and federal partners to attract investment, support businesses, and foster long-term regional growth.

About DTS Industries

Founded in 2019, DTS Industries provides engineering, custom manufacturing, and assembly services for mechanical and electrical components. The company serves customers requiring high-quality, precision-engineered products and is ISO 9001 certified.

About RaySecur

RaySecur®, the leader in real-time 4D T-ray imaging, is transforming concealed threat and contraband detection with MailSecur®. Organizations worldwide, including Global 2000 companies and government agencies, rely on RaySecur to identify hidden threats while maintaining operational efficiency. MailSecur is Designated as a Qualified Anti-Terrorism Technology by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security under the SAFETY Act and is backed by RaySecur's 24/7 expert support. For more information, visit www.raysecur.com.

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New study shows $52.5 billion in annual economic impact, reinforcing aerospace and defense as Oklahoma's second-largest industry and one of its fastest-growing economic engines.

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oct. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Oklahoma's aerospace and defense industry generates $52.5 billion in annual economic activity and supports more than 250,000 jobs, according to a new study released today by the Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics (ODAA).

The new statewide economic impact study has shown that aerospace and defense in Oklahoma has not only weathered the COVID storm, it has continued to be one of the state's fastest growing industries, demonstrating the industry's continued strength through a period that included one of the most significant downturns in commercial aviation history. Governor Kevin Stitt, members of Oklahoma's congressional delegation, state leaders, military officials, and aerospace industry representatives joined ODAA to unveil the study's findings during a news briefing at the Oklahoma History Center.

"Aerospace and defense is helping move Oklahoma toward our goal of becoming a Top 10 state," said Governor Kevin Stitt. "This $52.5 billion impact shows we have the workforce, military assets, and pro-business environment to compete for more jobs, more investment, and more opportunity for Oklahoma families."

The study demonstrates the breadth of Oklahoma's aerospace and defense sector is a cornerstone of the state's economy, supported by five military installations that comprise several of the state's largest single-site employers, a statewide network of 107 public-use airports that provide essential infrastructure for commercial air travel and aerospace businesses, and numerous aerospace companies that support both military and commercial aviation operations.

"Oklahoma's aerospace and defense industry is built on assets that very few states can match, such as world-class military installations, a robust air transportation system, an experienced workforce, nationally recognized training and research institutions, and a business environment that allows companies to grow," said Grayson Ardies, executive director, ODAA. "Combined with Oklahoma's central location, skilled workforce, and commitment to innovation, those strengths continue to position Oklahoma as a premier destination for companies seeking an excellent environment to do business."

Economic Impact by the Numbers

The report breaks down economic impact by sector, each providing a multi-billion-dollar economic impact:

Military: $21.8 billion in annual impact from five major military installations, two Air National Guard units, and a significant statewide Army National Guard presence, supporting an annual payroll of $7.3 billion and $14.5 billion in spending, with a combined 133,296 jobs.

Airports: $13.8 billion in annual impact generated through Oklahoma's 107 public-use airports supporting an annual payroll of $4.6 billion, $9.3 billion in annual spending, and a combined 64,878 jobs.

Off-Airport Industry Reliance: $16.8 billion in impact from 790 aerospace and defense manufacturers, engineering and technology firms, logistics providers, and other aviation-dependent employers, generating $4.8 billion in payroll, $12 billion in annual spending, and 61,109 jobs.

The study also examines the significant economic role of air cargo, with approximately 50,000 tons of cargo moving through Oklahoma airports and generating an estimated $6.7 billion in economic activity while supporting 27,600 jobs. Air cargo is analyzed separately and is not additive to the $52.5 billion statewide economic impact total.

The report credits a combination of factors for the state's success, including economic competitiveness and workforce strength, driven by a pipeline of engineers, technicians, pilots and skilled tradespeople supported by higher education, career technology centers, and military training programs.

Oklahoma has become a national leader in unmanned aircraft systems and advanced air mobility, earning a top ranking for readiness in drone commerce. The state is also home to the Infinity One Oklahoma Spaceport in Burns Flat, the nation's first inland facility licensed for suborbital operations.

Together, Oklahoma City, Tulsa, and Burns Flat form what state leaders have described as the Oklahoma Space Triangle by connecting the state's military and aerospace infrastructure, commercial and military aviation MRO activities, research and innovation assets, and emerging commercial space capabilities to take advantage of the space industry renaissance that's taking place.

The industry's demonstrated success and ambition underscore an economic foundation that supports long-established firms and emerging innovators, giving businesses access to specialized talent, infrastructure, and operating advantages as they grow in Oklahoma.

"Companies have choices about where they invest and create jobs, and Oklahoma is proving we can compete with anyone," said Lieutenant Governor Matt Pinnell. "We will continue building a workforce and making Oklahoma the best place in America to start, grow and do business."

Download the report: okareaimpact.com

About the Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics

The Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics (ODAA), which operates the Oklahoma Space Industry Development Authority (OSIDA), works to position Oklahoma as a global hub for aerospace, defense, and space industry innovation. Through strategic partnerships, infrastructure investment, workforce training, industry advancement, and statewide advocacy, the agency drives one of Oklahoma's largest and fastest-growing economic sectors, accelerating the state's role in commercial aviation, national defense, advanced air mobility, and the emerging space economy. ODAA, through the operation of the OSIDA organization, manages the Infinity One Oklahoma Spaceport, one of the nation's 14 FAA-licensed spaceports, and leads the development of the emerging Oklahoma space industry.

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PUNE, India, Oct. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Global Smart Refrigerator Market was valued at USD 5.28 Billion in 2025 and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 11.7% from 2026 to 2034, reaching USD 14.30 Billion by 2034, according to a new analysis by Maximize Market Research.

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Global Smart Refrigerator Market Size & Forecast

Market Size (Base Year 2025): USD 5.28 Billion

Forecast Market Size (2034): USD 14.30 Billion

CAGR (2026–2034): 11.7%

Base Year: 2025

Forecast Period: 2026–2034

Historical Period: 2020–2025

Global Smart Refrigerator Market Overview

The Global Smart Refrigerator Market continues to expand as consumers increasingly adopt smart homes, connected appliances, AI-enabled kitchens, and energy-efficient home technologies. Smart refrigerators combine advanced cooling with Wi-Fi connectivity, touchscreen displays, internal cameras, voice assistant integration, inventory management, food expiration tracking, remote diagnostics, and energy monitoring. Market growth is supported by rising disposable incomes, urbanization, premium appliance demand, smart home adoption, and growing consumer interest in convenience, food preservation, reduced food waste, and connected living. AI-powered cooling optimization, predictive maintenance, and personalized user experiences are further strengthening the Smart Refrigerator Market size, market share, market demand, and long-term market forecast.

The market is also being shaped by artificial intelligence, Internet of Things (IoT), cloud connectivity, smart inventory tracking, voice-controlled operation, internal cameras, inverter compressors, eco-friendly refrigerants, and sustainable refrigeration technologies. North America remains the leading regional market due to high smart-home penetration, strong purchasing power, premium appliance adoption, and established retail and e-commerce networks, while Asia Pacific is expected to record the fastest growth as urbanization, middle-class expansion, rising incomes, and smart appliance adoption increase across China, Japan, South Korea, and India. Manufacturers are increasingly focusing on energy efficiency, smart home integration, cybersecurity, software compatibility, premium product innovation, and connected kitchen ecosystems to improve their competitive position in the Smart Refrigerator Market.

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The Global Smart Refrigerator Market is evolving as consumers increasingly seek connected, intelligent, energy-efficient, and convenient kitchen appliances. AI-powered food management, IoT connectivity, voice assistants, touchscreen interfaces, remote monitoring, predictive maintenance, inverter technologies, and sustainable cooling systems are creating stronger market opportunities. Companies that combine smart functionality, energy efficiency, cybersecurity, seamless home integration, premium design, and continuous digital innovation are likely to shape the Smart Refrigerator Market through 2034.

Smart Refrigerator Market Growth Drivers, Opportunities & Key Highlights

The Global Smart Refrigerator Market is expanding as smart home adoption, connected appliances, AI-enabled kitchens, rising disposable incomes, and demand for energy-efficient home appliances continue to support growth. Side-by-side refrigerators remain a leading door type because of their large storage capacity, premium design, and integration of touchscreen displays, internal cameras, voice assistants, Wi-Fi connectivity, and AI-powered inventory management. Premium models also remain strong as consumers increasingly invest in advanced smart-home ecosystems and connected kitchen appliances.

New market opportunities are emerging through AI-powered food recognition, smart inventory tracking, voice control, predictive maintenance, eco-friendly refrigerants, inverter compressors, and remote monitoring. In 2026, Samsung expanded its Bespoke AI Refrigerator capabilities, GE Appliances introduced a smart French-door refrigerator with a built-in barcode scanner, LG showcased conversational AI and AI Fresh technologies, and Haier introduced a Wi-Fi-enabled side-by-side refrigerator with Smart Sense AI.

Key Market Highlights

- USD 5.28 Billion: Market size in 2025

- USD 14.30 Billion: Projected market size by 2034

- 11.7% CAGR: Growth during 2026–2034

- North America: Leading regional market

- Asia Pacific: Fastest-growing region

- Side by Side Doors: Leading door type

- Premium: Leading price range

- AI, IoT and Smart Home Integration: Major technology growth drivers

- Energy Efficiency and Sustainable Refrigeration: Key long-term market opportunity

United States Smart Refrigerator Market Advances with AI-Powered Kitchen Innovation

In the United States, the Smart Refrigerator Market strengthened in 2026 as GE Appliances introduced its GE Profile 27.9-cu.-ft. Smart 4-Door French-Door Refrigerator with Kitchen Assistant at CES 2026. The model features a built-in barcode scanner that helps consumers create shopping lists, manage groceries, and support meal planning, with commercial availability announced for April 2026. This development reflects rising U.S. demand for AI-enabled appliances, smart food management, connected kitchens, digital convenience, and premium refrigeration technologies, while reinforcing the country's role in smart-home and intelligent appliance innovation.

The Global Smart Refrigerator Market is segmented by Door Type, Price Range, Distribution Channel, End-User, and Region.

By Door Type, Side by Side Doors hold the leading position in 2025, supported by their premium design, large storage capacity, multiple compartments, spacious freezer sections, and strong integration of smart technologies such as touchscreen displays, internal cameras, voice assistants, Wi-Fi connectivity, and AI-powered inventory management. French Door models are expected to record the fastest growth as consumers increasingly prefer modern kitchen designs, flexible storage, AI-enabled food management, inverter compressors, and interactive displays.

By Price Range, Premium Smart Refrigerators account for the largest share in 2025 because of strong demand for AI, IoT connectivity, touchscreen interfaces, internal cameras, voice assistant integration, and energy-efficient inverter technologies. Economy models are expected to grow rapidly as manufacturers introduce more affordable refrigerators with Wi-Fi connectivity, smartphone applications, energy monitoring, and other essential smart features for middle-income consumers.

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North America Leads the Smart Refrigerator Market as Connected Homes and Premium Appliance Adoption Strengthen

North America remains the leading region in the Global Smart Refrigerator Market, supported by high penetration of smart home technologies, strong consumer purchasing power, and widespread adoption of connected household appliances. The United States remains the major contributor, driven by strong demand for premium refrigerators equipped with artificial intelligence, IoT connectivity, touchscreen displays, voice assistant integration, internal cameras, and energy-efficient cooling technologies. The presence of leading manufacturers, established retail and e-commerce networks, and increasing investment in smart home ecosystems continues to strengthen North America's market position.

Asia Pacific is expected to record the fastest growth, supported by rapid urbanization, rising disposable incomes, expanding middle-class populations, and increasing smart home adoption across China, Japan, South Korea, and India. Europe continues to grow through strict energy-efficiency regulations and demand for sustainable connected appliances, while South America is developing through improving living standards and residential construction. The Middle East & Africa is also expanding as premium residential projects, hospitality infrastructure, urban development, and adoption of modern home appliances increase across major cities.

Global Smart Refrigerator Market Competitive Landscape

The Global Smart Refrigerator Market is highly competitive, with major companies focusing on artificial intelligence, Internet of Things connectivity, smart home integration, energy-efficient cooling, premium design, touchscreen interfaces, internal cameras, voice assistant compatibility, remote diagnostics, and AI-powered food management. Competition is increasingly centered on connected kitchen ecosystems, inverter compressors, eco-friendly refrigerants, predictive maintenance, cloud connectivity, and personalized user experiences.

Major players include Samsung Electronics, LG Electronics, Whirlpool Corporation, Haier Smart Home, BSH Hausgeräte, Electrolux, Panasonic, Hisense, Midea, GE Appliances, Sharp, and Hitachi. Recent developments show that competition is shifting toward AI-enabled features and smarter connected-home platforms. In 2026, Samsung expanded its Bespoke AI Refrigerator Family Hub with Google Gemini-powered AI Vision, GE Appliances introduced a smart 4-Door French-Door Refrigerator with a built-in barcode scanner, LG showcased a SIGNATURE refrigerator with conversational AI and AI Fresh technology, while Haier India introduced a Wi-Fi-enabled side-by-side refrigerator with Smart Sense AI and smart food-management capabilities. Across the market, companies are strengthening their positions through product launches, digital ecosystems, energy-efficiency innovation, smart-home partnerships, and premium connected appliance development.