SPRINGFIELD, Mo., Oct. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Helitech Waterproofing & Foundation Repair of Springfield, Missouri has received a Better Business Bureau Torch Award for Ethics, marking the company's 10th Torch Award.

The BBB Torch Awards for Ethics recognize businesses that demonstrate an outstanding commitment to integrity, ethical business practices and building trust with customers, employees, vendors and communities.

"Receiving our 10th Torch Award is a tremendous honor, and I'm especially proud of the people at Helitech who made it possible," said Brett Campbell, President of Helitech Waterproofing & Foundation Repair. "For nearly 40 years, we've worked hard to take care of our customers, treat people the right way, and earn their trust. We're incredibly grateful to our team and to the homeowners who continue to put their trust in Helitech."

Since 1987, Helitech has helped homeowners protect and restore their homes with solutions for foundation repair, basement waterproofing, crawl space repair and concrete repair. As the company has grown, its focus on faith, family, servant leadership, and taking care of customers has remained at the heart of the Helitech experience.

"These honorees represent the kind of people and businesses that make our local marketplace stronger," said Pamela Hernandez, BBB Springfield Regional Director. "Each has demonstrated a genuine, deep commitment to doing the right thing and helping others. We're proud to celebrate their efforts with these awards."

The Springfield award continues Helitech's long history of recognition from Better Business Bureau organizations across the communities it serves and marks an important milestone as the company celebrates its 10th Torch Award for Ethics.

To learn more about Helitech Waterproofing & Foundation Repair and its award-winning service, visit helitechonline.com.

About Helitech Waterproofing & Foundation Repair

Helitech is a locally-owned, specialty contractor that has been healing homes since 1987. With a focus on faith and family, Helitech provides foundation repair, basement and crawl space waterproofing, and concrete repair solutions to homeowners throughout its service area. Helitech is BBB Accredited, A+ Rated and a 10-time recipient of the BBB Torch Award for Ethics.

About the BBB Torch Awards for Ethics

The Better Business Bureau Torch Awards for Ethics recognize businesses and organizations that demonstrate outstanding character, ethical business practices and a commitment to building trust in the marketplace. Honorees demonstrate integrity in their relationships with customers, employees, vendors, industry peers and the communities they serve.

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LOS ANGELES, Oct. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Green Water and Power (GWP), a leading provider of sustainable energy solutions, is excited to announce a new partnership with Goodwill Southern California (Goodwill SoCal) to provide on-the-job training opportunities for individuals seeking to learn new skills or trades in the electrical field. This initiative, part of the Workforce Innovation Opportunity Act (WIOA), aims to reduce barriers to employment and help job seekers launch rewarding new careers.

The partnership is designed specifically for individuals with little or no prior work experience and is open to qualified candidates who meet the following requirements:

Participants will receive hands-on training in the electrical trade, gaining valuable, marketable skills that can lead to long-term employment with GWP or provide a steppingstone to other career opportunities in the industry. This win-win collaboration ensures that GWP gains access to motivated, trainable candidates, while participants build real-world experience and a pathway to a sustainable career.

"At GWP, we believe in empowering our community by making access to skilled trades training more inclusive," said Christine Karlovic, Vice President at Green Water and Power. "By partnering with Goodwill SoCal, we're able to provide individuals who may not have had previous opportunities with the tools and experience needed to build lasting careers—either with us or elsewhere in the industry."

"This program is about breaking down barriers to employment," added Shelah C. Potter, Associate Director, Youth Programs & Resource Centers at Goodwill Southern California. "Together, we are offering a supportive pathway for people to enter the workforce, learn in-demand skills, and improve their lives."

Interested individuals can learn more and start the application process by visiting www.greenwaterandpower.com or contacting Goodwill SoCal's America's Job Center of California (AJCC).

About Green Water and Power

Green Water & Power (GWP) is a national turnkey provider of clean-energy infrastructure with more than a decade of renewable energy experience. The company specializes in electric vehicle charging, battery storage, and solar energy systems, managing projects from design and permitting through construction, commissioning, operations, and maintenance. GWP has installed more than 15,000 EV chargers nationwide and has a portfolio that includes more than 4 MW of solar capacity. For more information, visit www.greenwaterandpower.com.

About Goodwill Southern California

Transforming lives through the power of work, Goodwill Southern California (GSC) serves individuals with barriers to employment by providing education, training, work experience and job placement services. Each year, GSC prepares and places thousands of individuals into sustainable employment through programs and services offered at three campuses, Career Resource Centers, WorkSource Centers, Youth and Veteran Employment Programs throughout Los Angeles (north of Rosecrans Ave.), Riverside and San Bernardino counties. GSC supports its mission with proceeds generated from more than 100 stores and freestanding attended donation centers. GSC spends 95 percent of its budget on programs and services. Committed to caring for the earth, last year GSC diverted over 165 million pounds of reusable or recyclable goods from landfills. Goodwill is GOOD for Everyone! Follow Goodwill SoCal on social media - @GoodwillSoCal. For more information, visit www.goodwillsocal.org. 

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- The jointly developed AI model has passed comprehensive acceptance testing and is now operating within Fangda Carbon's production workflow.

- By forecasting performance and screening formulations before physical trials, the system meets cost optimization targets while enabling rapid evaluation of substitute raw materials.

- This initial deployment establishes a scalable foundation for XtalPi's industrial AI business in new materials, converting complex manufacturing data into reusable, predictive models for advanced carbon materials.

CAMBRIDGE, Mass. and SHENZHEN, China, Oct. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- XtalPi Holdings Limited (2228.HK) announced that a raw material selection artificial intelligence (AI) model jointly developed with Fangda Carbon New Material Co., Ltd. (600516.SH), a global leader in graphite electrodes, has successfully passed project acceptance and entered operational use. The model reliably evaluates and ranks formulation candidates prior to physical trials, meeting established targets for predictive accuracy, cost optimization, and operational efficiency.

Graphite electrodes are critical components that conduct the massive electrical currents required for electric arc furnace steelmaking. Key properties, including electrical conductivity and mechanical strength, depend on complex interactions among raw material inputs, blend ratios, and manufacturing conditions.

Because materials of the same type can vary by supplier and batch, formulations must be reassessed when inputs change. Furthermore, price volatility and supply disruptions make rapid, accurate material substitution a commercial necessity.

While expert judgment remains essential, exhaustively testing every variable combination in physical trials is prohibitively slow and expensive. To navigate this physical search space, the partners combined Fangda Carbon's six decades of proprietary manufacturing data with XtalPi's data engineering and algorithmic capabilities. XtalPi structured decades of dispersed production records, engineered predictive features, and deployed a hybrid system that integrates performance forecasting, optimization algorithms, and embedded expert rules.

For any fixed set of raw materials, the model now rapidly identifies blend proportions that drive down costs while meeting quality requirements. When supply availability or pricing shifts, the system evaluates alternative inputs and recommends formulation adjustments, significantly expanding Fangda Carbon's procurement flexibility.

Validation against both independent test datasets and production trials confirmed that the model achieved the required predictive accuracy across multiple key performance indicators. Its computational speed matches the real-world pace of industrial production, aligning seamlessly with Fangda Carbon's workflow. By screening out unsuitable options and ranking the most viable candidates, the AI narrows the focus for human experts. Final formulations are still determined by experts through necessary experimental or production validation. This "compute first, verify later" approach improves decision consistency by combining industrial expertise with data-driven prediction.

The newly accepted model serves as the first core module delivered under the partners' graphite electrode formulation optimization project, stemming from a strategic agreement signed in 2025. By connecting XtalPi's AI, robotic experimentation, and quantum chemistry capabilities with Fangda Carbon's industrial leadership, the partners are converting dispersed, historical expertise into traceable digital resources. Moving forward, the two companies plan to expand the system into comprehensive formulation design and process optimization.

For XtalPi, this deployment extends its industrial delivery capabilities, establishing reusable data standards, model architectures, and delivery frameworks for complex industrial applications. Adapting this infrastructure to additional advanced carbon materials, including graphene and carbon nanotubes, lays a robust foundation for expanding XtalPi's industrial AI business and accelerating the commercial-scale production of next-generation materials.

About XtalPi

XtalPi Holdings Limited (XtalPi, 2228.HK) was founded in 2015 by three physicists from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). It is an innovative R&D platform powered by quantum physics, artificial intelligence, and robotics. By integrating first-principles calculations, AI algorithms, high-performance cloud computing, and standardized automation systems, XtalPi provides digital and intelligent R&D solutions for companies in the pharmaceutical, materials science, agricultural technology, energy, new chemicals, and cosmetics industries.

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DELRAY BEACH, Fla., Oct. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- According to MarketsandMarkets™, the global rotary power tool market is projected to grow from USD 0.62 billion in 2026 to USD 0.85 billion by 2032, registering a CAGR of 5.3% during the forecast period.

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Rotary Power Tool Market Size & Forecast:

- Market Size Available for Years: 2021–2032

- 2026 Market Size: USD 0.62 billion

- 2032 Projected Market Size: USD 0.85 billion

- CAGR (2026–2032): 5.3%

Rotary Power Tool Market Trends & Insights:

- The rotary power tool market is growing, driven by rising demand for versatile, multifunctional tools in professional and DIY applications. The growing use of rotary tools and oscillating multi-tools in construction, renovation, maintenance, woodworking, repair, and home improvement is supporting market expansion. The growing adoption of cordless tools, advances in battery technology, and rising preference for portable, flexible solutions are further contributing to demand. In addition, expanding ecommerce channels, product innovation, and growing professional applications are creating opportunities for market participants across regions.

- By type, rotary tools are expected to hold a considerable share of the market during the forecast period.

- By power source, the corded segment is expected to hold a significant share of the rotary tools market.

- By user type, the professional segment is expected to register the highest CAGR of 6.5% during the forecast period.

- By distribution channel, the ecommerce segment is expected to register the highest CAGR of 6.9% during the forecast period.

- By region, North America is expected to hold the largest market share during the forecast period.

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Market growth is supported by increasing demand for versatile power tools across construction, renovation, maintenance, woodworking, repair, and DIY applications. The adoption of rotary and oscillating multi-tools is increasing as users seek multifunctional solutions for cutting, sanding, grinding, polishing, drilling, engraving, scraping, and trimming tasks. The growing preference for cordless tools, supported by improvements in battery performance, portability, and tool efficiency, is further contributing to market expansion. Increasing availability through direct/web stores, distributors, specialist trade channels, DIY stores, and ecommerce platforms is also improving product accessibility across user groups and regions.

The rotary power tool market is witnessing increasing adoption of cordless and multifunctional tools as users prioritize mobility, convenience, and application flexibility. Manufacturers are focusing on advancements in battery technology, brushless motors, ergonomic designs, variable-speed controls, and interchangeable accessories to improve tool performance and usability. The expansion of shared battery platforms is also encouraging users to adopt multiple tools within the same ecosystem. In parallel, growing DIY activities and continued demand from professional users are creating opportunities for manufacturers across residential and commercial applications. These developments are expected to support continued market expansion across North America, Europe, APAC, and RoW through 2032.

'The corded segment is expected to hold a significant share of the rotary power tool market during the forecast period.'

The corded segment is expected to hold a significant share of the rotary power tool market during the forecast period, supported by continued demand for consistent power output across professional and workshop applications. Corded rotary and oscillating multi-tools provide continuous operation without battery replacement or recharging, making them suitable for extended-duration tasks in construction, woodworking, maintenance, repair, and fabrication. Their ability to deliver stable performance during intensive applications continues to support adoption among professional users. In addition, the established availability of corded products through distributors, specialist trade channels, DIY stores, and manufacturer direct channels sustains product accessibility. Although cordless tools are gaining traction due to their portability, corded tools are expected to maintain a significant market share through 2032, particularly in applications where uninterrupted operation and consistent power are important.

'The professional segment is projected to register the highest CAGR in the rotary power tool market during the forecast period.'

The professional segment is projected to register the highest CAGR during the forecast period, driven by increasing use of rotary and oscillating multi-tools across construction, renovation, maintenance, woodworking, installation, and repair activities. Contractors, tradespeople, and technicians need tools that deliver reliable performance, durability, and flexibility in demanding work environments. The growing adoption of cordless platforms is further supporting professional users by providing greater mobility and reducing dependence on fixed power sources at job sites. Manufacturers are also introducing tools with improved battery runtime, brushless motors, ergonomic designs, variable-speed controls, and interchangeable accessories to address professional requirements. In addition, continued construction and renovation activity, along with demand for efficient multifunctional tools, is expected to support increased adoption among professional users through 2032.

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'North America is expected to maintain a significant share of the global rotary power tool market.'

Supported by established construction, renovation, maintenance, woodworking, and home improvement activities, North America is expected to maintain a significant share of the rotary power tool industry during the forecast period. Demand for rotary tools and oscillating multi-tools remains steady among professional and DIY users for applications such as cutting, sanding, grinding, polishing, drilling, engraving, scraping, and trimming. The growing preference for cordless tools is supporting adoption by providing greater mobility and flexibility across job sites and home applications, while corded tools continue to serve extended-duration tasks requiring continuous power. The region's well-developed distribution infrastructure, including manufacturer direct/web stores, wholesalers and industrial distributors, specialist trade channels, DIY superstores, and ecommerce, provides broad access to these tools. Manufacturers are also expanding product portfolios with improved battery performance, brushless motors, ergonomic designs, and interchangeable accessories. Continued demand for versatile multi-tools across professional and DIY applications is expected to support North America's significant market position through 2032.

Major companies operating in the rotary power tool companies include Robert Bosch GmbH (Germany), Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. (US), Techtronic Industries (Hong Kong), Makita Corporation (Japan), and Hilti (Liechtenstein), among others.

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Americas Cardroom Rolls Out October 1 Software Update With Wild Emojis and Progressive Mystery Bounties

Release also extends Staking Tickets to SPINZ, broadens mobile-table support and improves lobby information.

SAN JOSÉ, Costa Rica, Oct. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Americas Cardroom has rolled out a software update adding new table-expression controls, Progressive Mystery Bounty tournaments, expanded staking functionality, broader mobile-table support and targeted lobby and hand-history fixes.

Players can now choose between Mild (PG) and Wild (R) collections in the Emoji Gallery. The Wild collection adds more aggressive reactions and throwables, while each player's own setting determines what appears on that player's screen. Emojis can also be disabled through Settings > Playing Experience > Gameplay.

Progressive Mystery Bounty introduces a multi-day format that combines randomly assigned mystery bounties with progressive knockout mechanics. Bounty play is locked during Day 1. After the opening flights are complete, the bounty pool is randomly distributed among players advancing to Day 2. Once Day 2 eliminations begin, half of an eliminated player's bounty is paid to the player making the elimination and half is added to that player's own bounty.

Staking Tickets now support all seven SPINZ buy-in levels, from $0.25 through $100. Purchasing and sending remain available to select users during the beta, while anyone can receive tickets.

The refreshed mobile-table design also expands from SPINZ to cash games, Blitz, tournaments, Sit & Go's, On Demand games and multi-day tournaments. Additional lobby changes can highlight selected potential overlays, while two fixes correct how certain side-pot information and guaranteed multi-day tournament prize pools are displayed.

Players can find Progressive Mystery Bounty events under the Mystery Bounty lobby filter and check the client for current availability of Staking Tickets and other updated features.

For a closer look at everything included in Americas Cardroom's latest software update, read the full article here.

About Americas Cardroom

Americas Cardroom is one of the world's leading online poker destinations, serving players since 2001. Known for major tournament series, innovative promotions, and a commitment to the poker community, the company is celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2026 while continuing to expand its tournament offerings and deliver world-class online poker experiences to players across the globe.

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Northern Jet Achieves IS-BAO Registration, Expanding International Safety Credentials

ORLANDO, Fla., Oct. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Northern Jet has achieved registration with the International Standard for Business Aircraft Operations (IS-BAO), adding a globally recognized operational standard to the company's established safety program and supporting its continued growth in international private aviation.

Developed by the International Business Aviation Council (IBAC), IS-BAO is a business aviation standard designed to promote consistent, disciplined operating practices and effective safety management. Northern Jet received its initial Stage 1 registration following an extensive preparation process and a three-day audit evaluating key areas of the company's flight operations, policies, procedures and Safety Management System.

Northern Jet's IS-BAO registration was issued August 31, 2026, and is valid through August 31, 2028.

"IS-BAO registration reflects the work our team has put into strengthening Northern Jet's systems, processes, safety practices and culture," said Tim Reeve, Director of Safety at Northern Jet. "The audit provided a detailed review of how we operate and how safety is incorporated into our day-to-day decision-making. Achieving this registration validates that work against a respected global business aviation standard and strengthens our operational foundation as the company continues to grow."

The new registration expands Northern Jet's portfolio of independent safety credentials. The company also holds ARGUS Platinum status and WYVERN Wingman PRO certification, with its Safety Management System assessed at SMS Level 4 under Wyvern's evaluation framework. Northern Jet's Safety Management System also complies with FAA Part 5 requirements.

Together, these third-party evaluations provide clients, aircraft owners, corporate flight departments and industry partners with additional independent validation of Northern Jet's operating practices and safety systems.

IS-BAO was developed specifically for business aviation and is based on internationally accepted standards and recommended practices for aircraft operations. The program places an emphasis on structured safety management, operational discipline, risk identification, continuous improvement, and organizational accountability.

For Northern Jet, the registration also carries added value as the company expands its international capabilities. A common global operating framework can support coordination with aviation partners and stakeholders across international markets, including Europe, while providing another recognized benchmark for the company's operating standards.

"As Northern Jet continues to grow, it is important that our operational standards grow with us," said Chris Bull, CEO of Northern Jet. "IS-BAO registration strengthens the foundation behind our expanding international capabilities and reinforces the level of consistency and care we expect across every part of our operation."

The registration follows a period of continued fleet and operational expansion for Northern Jet. In July, the company announced the addition of its first Gulfstream G550, introducing an ultra-long-range aircraft to its fleet and expanding its ability to support longer domestic and international missions. Northern Jet also operates aircraft across the light, midsize, super-midsize and heavy jet categories.

The G550's approximately 6,500-nautical-mile range, combined with Northern Jet's growing large-cabin fleet, provides greater capability for long-range travel, including transatlantic missions. IS-BAO registration further supports the operational infrastructure behind that growth as Northern Jet serves clients traveling throughout the United States and abroad.

About Northern Jet

With 31 years of experience, Northern Jet is an IS-BAO registered, Argus Platinum and Wyvern Wingman PRO certified charter operator with a Safety Management System that complies with FAA Part 5 requirements. The company provides jet and helicopter charter, jet-card memberships, fractional ownership, and turnkey aircraft management. Headquartered in Orlando, FL, with bases throughout Florida and the Midwest, Northern Jet is committed to making time matter for leaders who do the same.

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CHICAGO, Oct. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Setara Financial Corp., a financial infrastructure company developing benchmark and reference-data infrastructure for the global compute economy, today announced the next stage in the development of its Reference Layer for compute markets. As artificial intelligence drives investment in GPUs, data centers, power and connectivity, compute is becoming an increasingly important economic input. Yet the market remains fragmented across hardware, providers, geographies, contracts and data sources. Setara is developing a Reference Layer to organize, standardize and evaluate information across this ecosystem, creating governed infrastructure that can make compute more measurable, comparable and financially usable.

"Compute is becoming too important to the global economy to be measured through disconnected proprietary data sets," said Jack Bouroudjian, Chief Executive Officer of Setara Financial Corp. "The development of a financial market around compute requires a transparent and credible reference layer. Setara is building that infrastructure so market participants can understand what is being measured, where the information comes from, how it is evaluated and how reference values are constructed." Setara's architecture begins with a governed data model designed to standardize heterogeneous compute-market information before eligible evidence enters the benchmark calculation process. Its Benchmark Calculation Engine (BCE) provides the developing framework for evidence classification, eligibility review, normalization, calculation, quality control, provenance and controlled release.

Together, these components create a controlled path from compute-market information through standardized data and benchmark calculation to, where applicable requirements and authorization are satisfied, benchmark determinations. Setara is also developing the methodology, Rulebook, publication, correction, change-control and governance structures supporting its benchmark activities. Evaluation and methodology-development outputs are not Official Setara Benchmark determinations or live settlement references unless expressly identified as such. "Benchmark credibility begins with the integrity of the underlying data and the transparency of the methodology," said Robert Alberghine, President and Chief Operating Officer of Setara Financial Corp. "Our objective is to build infrastructure where the relationship between evidence, methodology, calculation and benchmark determination can be understood and governed while protecting confidential source information."

"Building a compute market is ultimately a data architecture and governance challenge as much as it is a financial one," said Jeejo Pallayi, Chief Technology Officer. "The market needs a common framework that allows heterogeneous information to be brought together, evaluated and understood consistently." Setara's current methodology architecture organizes potential benchmarks across four principal families: Trade / Spot, Cost / Breakeven, Pipeline / Supply Risk, and Utilization. These represent the company's current product and methodology framework and do not mean that every benchmark within these families is currently available or authorized as an Official Setara Benchmark determination. Setara is also developing reporting, data-feed and API capabilities to support future distribution of authorized benchmark and reference information. As it enters its next stage of development, the company is establishing a public methodology-disclosure framework covering evidence classification, calculation and release controls, source confidentiality, corrections, methodology changes and governance.

About Setara Financial Corp.

Setara Financial Corp. is a Chicago-based financial infrastructure company developing benchmark and reference-data infrastructure for the global compute economy. Setara is building technology, methodology and governance infrastructure intended to improve transparency, comparability and integrity across rapidly evolving compute markets.

For additional information, visit Setara Financial Corp. at setarafinancial.com

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Collaboration aims to bring real-time operational intelligence closer to transportation, manufacturing and other mission-critical environments

PLAINSBORO TOWNSHIP, N.J., Oct. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- ConnX, a provider of AI-powered operational intelligence software for mission-critical industries, today announced it is integrating Intel edge computing technology into its MaestroIQ™ Shared Intelligence Layer. The initiative is designed to help transportation, manufacturing and other distributed operations correlate fragmented data sources and respond to developing issues faster. For cities and transportation operators, this real-time intelligence can improve situational awareness, enable faster response to safety or service disruptions, and support safer, more resilient operations.

The pairing of the Intel Core Ultra Series 3 platform with ConnX's MaestroIQ™ platform ingests and correlates signals from networks, applications, cybersecurity systems, vehicles and industrial assets. ConnX selected the technology because it complements ConnX's orchestration and industry application layer, letting the two platforms turn distributed infrastructure data into actionable intelligence. The combined architecture is designed to process data closer to the point of operation rather than in a centralized data center.

"Intelligence increasingly needs to operate where the physical business happens, across vehicles, factories, stores and critical infrastructure, not just in the data center," said Indrajit Ghosh, CEO of ConnX. "Working with Intel's edge technology helps us move customers from isolated AI pilots toward operational AI they can act on in real time."

Unlike point solutions that address only compute or only software orchestration, the combined solution is designed to pair Intel's Edge AI foundation with ConnX's shared intelligence layer, helping operators detect and respond to issues faster across transportation, asset and infrastructure operations. ConnX and Intel plan to begin joint proof of value demonstrations within the initial 90 days of the collaboration, with additional details to follow as the work progresses. It builds on ConnX's existing MaestroIQ™ deployments across transportation, manufacturing, retail and other mission-critical sectors.

ConnX will share additional details about the collaboration, including customer outcomes, as they become available. To learn more about ConnX's operational intelligence solutions, visit connxai.com.

About ConnX

ConnX provides AI-powered connectivity, communications, cybersecurity and operational-intelligence solutions for mission-critical enterprises and public-sector organizations. Through its MaestroIQ™ Shared Intelligence Layer and portfolio of industry-specific solutions, ConnX helps organizations connect fragmented IT, OT, communications, security and operational systems to improve visibility, resilience and decision-making. ConnX serves organizations across transportation, retail, manufacturing, critical infrastructure and other distributed enterprise environments.

This release references a technical collaboration involving Intel and is subject to Intel review prior to publication. Any statements regarding future collaboration activities, product development, or solution availability should be reviewed and approved by Intel and ConnX legal and communications teams before publication.

©Intel, the Intel logo and other Intel marks are trademarks of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries. ConnX, MaestroIQ and associated ConnX solution names are trademarks of ConnX or its affiliates.

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Exhibitors & Programs Give Trade Show a Robust Footprint

LOUISVILLE, Ky., Oct. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Equip Exposition, the industry's largest trade show and educational event for landscapers, contractors, dealers, and outdoor power equipment manufacturers, was recognized as the third largest trade show in the United States at the Gold 100 Awards & Summit.

"This designation recognizes the incredible strength of Equip's exhibitors and the show's programming," says Kris Kiser, President of the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI), which owns and manages Equip Exposition. "Our team works year-round to build a show that delivers. Attendees try out the latest outdoor power equipment in our 30-acre Outdoor Demo Yard, meet the manufacturers who make the equipment they rely on daily, and attend workshops that address the biggest business challenges they face."

For the fifth year in a row, Equip's trade show floor sold out months ahead of the show with available exhibit space selling out at earlier dates every year. Last year, Equip drew 30,000 registered contractors, dealers and manufacturers to its 1.2 million square feet of indoor and outdoor exhibit space. In 2025 the show grew its landscaper attendance by 12 percent and dealer attendance by 17 percent.

The blockbuster trade show was named a finalist this year in three categories for Trade Show Executive's Gold 100 Grand Awards: "The Marketing Genius Award," "The Best Attendee Acquisition Model," and "The Stickiest Show Floor in 2025."

Since OPEI took management of the trade show in-house and rebranded it in 2022, Equip has been nominated for 19 Grand Awards, and has brought home trophies for "The Greatest Trade Show of 2024," the "Against All Odds Award," the "Most Innovative Show" and "Best New Idea."

This year Equip Exposition will be held October 20-23 at the Kentucky Exposition Center. The show will begin a two-city rotation in 2029, biannually moving between Louisville and Orlando. Equip will be held in Orlando in 2029 and 2031 and will be held in Louisville in 2030 and every other year thereafter.

In the show's unique 30-acre Outdoor Demo Yard, attendees can "get their hands dirty" by mowing, mulching, cutting, chopping, digging, driving and more with the latest, most cutting-edge equipment. They can also get behind the wheel and try out the latest four-wheel workhorses on the UTV Test Track which offers a track with mud, rocks and curves.

Equip also gives its attendees a unique platform to learn from each other through peer to-peer networking events and classroom, training and education sessions. A new education offering called Equip Academy will send workshop content home with attendees and expand what they can learn exponentially.

Event registration also includes a Tuesday opening Welcome Reception at Churchill Downs sponsored by Caterpillar, a Wednesday Fourth Street Live! Concert downtown sponsored by the Propane Education & Research Council, and a Thursday closing Paristown Block Party at Old Forester's Paristown Hall and the surrounding block sponsored by Gravely.

Trade Show Executive's prestigious Gold 100 Awards & Summit recognizes the top trade shows held in the U.S. and offers associations and independent show organizers an opportunity to highlight their achievements.

Register for Equip at the price of $60. Registration costs rise to $120 on October 20, 2026. Visit www.equipexposition.com to register and book hotel rooms.

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Journalist Credentialing: Journalists seeking to attend Equip are strongly urged to register and obtain media credentials in advance of the show.

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Ami Neiberger, Four Leaf PR on behalf of OPEI, 703-887-4877, [email protected]

Debbi Mayster, Four Leaf PR on behalf of OPEI, 240-988-6243, [email protected]

About Equip Exposition

Equip Exposition, the international landscape, outdoor living, and equipment exposition, is held annually in Louisville, Kentucky, and is one of the top three largest trade shows in the United States. The show is a Trade Show Executive Gold 100 Grand Award Winner, including "Greatest Trade Show of 2024," and is co-located with Hardscape North America. Equip publishes "equip" magazine and is owned and managed by the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute, an international trade association representing manufacturers of outdoor power equipment, parts, small engines, battery power systems, portable generators, utility and personal transport vehicles, and golf cars, and their suppliers. For more information visit www.equipexposition.com.

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Americas Cardroom Opens $6.5 Million Dual Venom PKOs This Sunday

The Sunday schedule also includes the $25,000 guaranteed Ladies Online Championship.

SAN JOSE, Costa Rica, Oct. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Americas Cardroom will launch its Dual Venom PKO tournaments this Sunday, October 4, with $6.5 million guaranteed. The $5 million guaranteed No-Limit Hold'em PKO and $1.5 million guaranteed Pot-Limit Omaha PKO each begin at 1:05 p.m. ET.

Both events carry a $2,650 buy-in. The PLO tournament ties the largest PLO PKO guarantee in Americas Cardroom history. Players compete for tournament prize money and collect bounties by eliminating opponents; individual NLH bounties can reach tens of thousands of dollars.

Five Day 1 flights are scheduled for each tournament on October 4, 8, 11, 15 and 18, all at 1:05 p.m. ET. Day 2 takes place Monday, October 19, and both final tables are scheduled for Wednesday, October 21.

Venom Fever satellites are underway and run through October 18. Qualification options include Direct Satellites, Mega Satellites and Survivor Flips Step Satellites. Mega Satellite paths start at $0, and Survivor Flips Step Satellites begin at $0.80.

The Ladies Online Championship follows at 2:05 p.m. ET this Sunday. The ladies-only event has a $215 buy-in, $25,000 guaranteed and a championship trophy for the winner.

Two earlier satellites each guarantee five Ladies Championship seats: a $22 Turbo at 11:05 a.m. ET and a $21 Hyper at 12:30 p.m. ET.

Players can visit the promotion page for more info on the Dual Venom PKOs.

About Americas Cardroom

Americas Cardroom is one of the world's leading online poker destinations, serving players since 2001. Known for major tournament series, innovative promotions, and a commitment to the poker community, the company is celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2026 while continuing to expand its tournament offerings and deliver world-class online poker experiences to players across the globe.

Media Contact:

Adam Neal

Americas Cardroom Pros Manager

Email: [email protected]

Phone: +44 7845 582487

SOURCE Americas Cardroom

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