Sober October Is Here, and Three-Time 2026 Award Winner Drybridge No. 86 Is Betting the Future of NA Whiskey Belongs at the Bar

The San Diego-born, whiskey-inspired non-alcoholic spirit is heading into Sober October with a bigger mission: pushing the category beyond alcohol substitution and into the sipping ritual, bar culture and nightlife.

SAN DIEGO, Oct. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The non-alcoholic spirits category has spent years answering one question: What can you drink instead?

Drybridge No. 86 is asking a different one: Why should the ritual have to change?

The San Diego-born, veteran-owned whiskey-inspired non-alcoholic spirit was developed around a simple premise: someone choosing not to drink alcohol should still be able to sit at the bar, pick up a heavy rocks glass and have something worth sipping slowly.

Heading into Sober October, that positioning now comes with significant industry validation. It took 172 formulations, tasting sessions and feedback from whiskey drinkers, bartenders and hospitality professionals before arriving at the version that became Batch 173. Launched this year, Drybridge No. 86 has already earned three 2026 award wins spanning taste and design:

- American Whiskey of the Year at the 2026 International Non-Alcoholic Competition

- Silver Award with a score of 80 at the 2026 Summer PR%F Awards tasting competition

- Double Gold at the 2026 Summer PR%F Awards design competition

Awarded for taste. Recognized for design. Built for the ritual.

SOBER OCTOBER, WITHOUT SITTING OUT

That philosophy becomes especially relevant during Sober October, when consumers across the country will experiment with going 31 days without alcohol.

No. 86's invitation to them is simple:

86 the alcohol. Not your social life.

Keep the reservation. Keep the concert. Keep the rocks glass.

"Drinking less doesn't mean you suddenly stop liking bars, whiskey glasses, live music, good dinners or staying out late," said Nichols. "For me, this started with wanting to drink less without giving up the parts of the experience I actually enjoyed."

ABOUT DRYBRIDGE NO. 86

Drybridge No. 86 is a veteran-owned, San Diego-based, whiskey-inspired non-alcoholic sipping spirit co-founded by Navy veteran Sean Sailes and Jason Nichols.

Drybridge No. 86 is available at DrinkNo86.com, Amazon and at select bars throughout San Diego.

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Medical Device Industry Veteran Ron Labrum to Serve as Executive Chairman Upon Closing

SALT LAKE CITY, Oct. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Banner Capital today announced it has formed Seaway Group and entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the businesses of Seaway Plastics Engineering, MME Group, and Wright Engineered Plastics. The transaction is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2026, subject to customary closing conditions. Seaway Group will be the third platform in Banner Capital Fund II, following Western Pavement Services and the recently launched Roof Restoration Group.

Seventeen Capital, a healthcare private equity firm led by medical device industry executive Ron Labrum, is a strategic co-investor in the transaction. Upon closing, Mr. Labrum will serve as Executive Chairman of Seaway Group.

"The medical device supply chain is a mission-critical part of the healthcare system with resilient demand. Patients and providers depend on it, and OEMs depend on outsourced partners that can design and manufacture with precision," said Tanner Ainge, Founder and CEO of Banner Capital. "Seaway Group is a great fit with Banner's focus on durable, essential businesses, and we are especially pleased to build it alongside Ron Labrum, a longstanding senior healthcare advisor to Banner, whose experience will be central to Seaway Group's next chapter."

"While there will be more to share after closing, we could not be more excited about the strong foundation Seaway and the existing leadership team have established," said Mr. Labrum. "Seaway is a trusted outsourced design and manufacturing partner to leading medical device OEMs, with facilities across the country and capabilities in precision injection molding, liquid silicone rubber, and complex assembly. We look forward to growing that footprint and capability set to serve even more of our customers' expanding needs and evolving device portfolios."

About Banner Capital

Banner Capital is a lower middle market private equity firm focused on partnering with founder-led and family-owned businesses in the Western United States. We invest in commercial and essential services companies that form the backbone of the U.S. economy, typically with $4M - $15M in EBITDA. The Firm operates from offices in Utah and Arizona, manages $611M in assets as of 06/30/2026, and takes a founder-friendly, collaborative approach to supporting growth, recapitalizations, and ownership transitions. For more information, visit www.bannercap.com.

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Alkaline electrolyzers lead by technology, PEM is set to grow fastest, and Asia-Pacific dominates deployment and manufacturing as low-emissions hydrogen scales up

PUNE, India, Oct. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The global Water Electrolysis Market was valued at USD 7.43 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach USD 12.66 billion by 2034, growing at a CAGR of 6.1% during 2026–2034, according to a new report by MMR. The study points to a market moving from an emerging clean-hydrogen technology toward a broader industrial equipment market.

Global Water Electrolysis Market

The Global Water Electrolysis Market Report 2025 provides a detailed analysis of market trends, low-emissions hydrogen demand, electrolyzer technologies, industrial feedstock applications, renewable energy integration, competitive strategies, and forecasts through 2034. Water electrolysis is a hydrogen-production process in which electricity is used to split water into hydrogen and oxygen through an electrolyzer. It is particularly important for producing low-emissions hydrogen when the power comes from renewable or nuclear sources. Key technologies include Alkaline Electrolysis, Proton Exchange Membrane (PEM) Electrolysis, Solid Oxide Electrolysis, and Anion Exchange Membrane (AEM) Electrolyzers. Demand is increasing across refining, ammonia, methanol, steel, power generation, energy storage, sustainable fuels, and transportation as industries look to cut emissions from hydrogen production.

The Global Water Electrolysis Market was valued at USD 7.43 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach USD 12.66 billion by 2034, growing at a CAGR of 6.1% during 2026-2034. Growth is supported by rising hydrogen requirements, government support for clean hydrogen, falling equipment costs, and a larger pipeline of electrolysis projects. Global installed electrolysis capacity more than doubled in 2025 to above 4 GW, with more than 2.5 GW under construction. Alkaline electrolysis remained the largest technology segment because of its commercial maturity, lower capital requirements, and suitability for large-scale production, while PEM is expected to grow faster on its compact design and ability to work with variable solar and wind power. Industrial Feedstock was the leading application segment, and Asia-Pacific led the market, with China accounting for nearly three-quarters of new electrolysis installations in 2025.

A major shift in the Water Electrolysis Market is the move from small demonstration projects to larger commercial installations, along with a push for lower costs, higher efficiency, and regional manufacturing. Nel ASA entered a framework agreement with Hydrasun in September 2026 to build European assembly and integration capabilities for its modular PEM electrolyzers. thyssenkrupp nucera and BHEL signed a collaboration in July 2026 to localize alkaline electrolyzer module fabrication in India. BASF commissioned Germany's largest green hydrogen production facility at Ludwigshafen in May 2026 using Siemens Energy PEM technology. ITM Power also received approval for a £46.5 million UK government grant in July 2026 to support its Chronos electrolyzer manufacturing capability. These developments reflect the industry's broader move toward scalable, cost-efficient electrolysis solutions through 2034.

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The Global Water Electrolysis Market is entering a more commercial phase as low-emissions hydrogen demand, renewable energy integration, and industrial decarbonization drive investment in electrolyzer projects. Manufacturers are focusing on lower costs, higher efficiency, better durability, and larger system capacities. At the same time, regional manufacturing, PEM and alkaline technology advances, and large-scale hydrogen projects are reshaping the competitive landscape. Maximize Market Research highlights the key trends expected to shape the market through 2034.

Scope of the Water Electrolysis Market Report

Rising Demand for Low-Emissions Hydrogen Drives the Water Electrolysis Market

Water electrolysis uses electricity to split water into hydrogen and oxygen through an electrolyzer. It is a key route to low-emissions hydrogen when powered by renewable or nuclear electricity. Global hydrogen demand surpassed 100 million tonnes in 2025, yet low-emissions hydrogen production reached only almost 1 million tonnes, roughly 1% of the total. This leaves substantial room for electrolysis-based supply to expand, and production is expected to record strong growth in 2026.

Demand is established in refining, ammonia and methanol, and is building in green steel, sustainable fuels, power generation, energy storage and heavy transport. Buyers include hydrogen producers, refineries, chemical and fertilizer companies, steel manufacturers, utilities, renewable-energy developers and industrial gas companies.

Key Highlights & Insights - Water Electrolysis Market

- Installed capacity more than doubled: Global installed electrolysis capacity rose above 4 GW in 2025, with more than 2.5 GW under construction and targeting operation in 2026.

- Investment nearly doubled: Capital spending on low-emissions hydrogen projects reached nearly USD 7 billion in 2025, almost double the 2024 level, with electrolysis-based projects attracting the larger share.

- Manufacturing capacity is far ahead of demand: Global electrolyzer manufacturing capacity reached nearly 38 GW per year in 2024, up 40% year on year, while actual production was only around 4 GW, implying utilization of roughly 10%.

- Large project pipeline: Around 26 GW of electrolysis capacity had reached final investment decision or was under construction with planned operation by 2030.

- Pipeline at risk: More than 100 GW of announced capacity could miss the 2030 operating target if investment decisions are not secured before the end of 2027.

- Production is expanding: Low-emissions hydrogen production reached almost 1 million tonnes in 2025.

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Market Segmentation Insights

- By Technology Type: Alkaline electrolysis is the largest segment because of its commercial maturity, relatively lower capital requirements, proven reliability and suitability for steady, large-scale production. PEM electrolysis is expected to grow faster, driven by its compact design, rapid response and compatibility with variable solar and wind power. Solid oxide electrolysis targets higher efficiency where high-temperature heat is available, while anion exchange membrane (AEM) electrolyzers aim to combine alkaline and PEM advantages with reduced dependence on expensive catalyst materials.

- By Application: Industrial feedstock, including ammonia, methanol and petroleum refining, is the largest application segment. Power generation and energy storage, and power-to-gas, are gaining importance, while transportation, including fuel-cell vehicles and hydrogen refueling, is highlighted as an application with strong growth potential.

- By Capacity and End Use: The report segments the Water Electrolysis Market by capacity, covering systems below 500 kW, 500 kW–2 MW, and above 2 MW, reflecting differences in project scale and hydrogen production requirements. It also analyzes end-use industries, including chemicals, power generation, oil & gas, steel and petroleum, and transportation, highlighting how electrolyzers are being adopted for hydrogen production, industrial feedstock, energy storage, refining, and low-carbon fuel applications.

- By Region : The report segments the Water Electrolysis Market by region covering North America; Europe; Asia Pacific; Middle East & Africa; South America

Regional Analysis:

Asia-Pacific Leads the Global Water Electrolysis Market as China Accounts for Nearly Three-Quarters of New Installations in 2025

Asia-Pacific leads the market on strong manufacturing, large industrial hydrogen demand and government-backed programs. China accounted for nearly three-quarters of new electrolysis installations in 2025 and holds close to 60% of global electrolyzer manufacturing capacity. India is emerging as an important market, with a focus on green hydrogen for refining and fertilizers. Japan and South Korea are developing hydrogen for power generation and fuels, Australia is advancing large renewable-hydrogen projects, and Indonesia, Malaysia and Vietnam are targeting ammonia, methanol and steel.

Europe is driven by decarbonization policy, including the EU's target of 40 GW of domestic electrolyzer capacity by 2030. More than 2 GW of European electrolysis projects reached final investment decision between September 2023 and August 2024. Germany, Spain, the Netherlands and France are leading project development across refining, chemicals, steel and renewable integration. The IEA expects much of the near-term additional capacity to come from Europe.

North America is advancing through hydrogen hubs, industrial decarbonization programs and financial incentives, with demand potential from refining, chemicals, steel and transportation. Canada is developing clean hydrogen using its low-carbon electricity.

Middle East & Africa is focused on very large export-oriented projects. Saudi Arabia's NEOM Green Hydrogen Project targets approximately 2.2 GW of electrolyzer capacity by 2027, and Oman, the UAE and Egypt are also developing projects.

South America, led by Chile and Brazil, offers long-term potential based on strong renewable resources, though many projects remain at the development stage.

Challenges to Watch

High electrolyzer costs, electricity requirements, project delays, financing constraints and uncertain hydrogen offtake are slowing commercial deployment.

PUNE, India, Oct. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Global Electroplating Market was valued at USD 16.45 Billion in 2025 and is projected to expand at a CAGR of 2.89% from 2026 to 2034, reaching USD 21.26 Billion by 2034, according to a new analysis by Maximize Market Research.

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Global Electroplating Market Size & Forecast

Market Size (Base Year 2025): USD 16.45 Billion

Forecast Market Size (2034): USD 21.26 Billion

CAGR (2026–2034): 2.89%

Base Year: 2025

Forecast Period: 2026–2034

Historical Period: 2020–2025

The Global Electroplating Market is expanding as demand for corrosion-resistant, durable, conductive, and high-performance surface finishes rises across automotive, electric vehicles, electronics & semiconductors, aerospace & defense, industrial machinery, medical devices, jewelry, and consumer goods. Electroplating uses electric current to deposit a thin metal layer such as nickel, copper, chromium, zinc, tin, silver, gold, or palladium onto components to improve corrosion resistance, wear resistance, conductivity, solderability, hardness, durability, and appearance.

Market growth is being supported by rising automotive and electronics production, wider adoption of zinc-nickel coatings, trivalent chromium, precious-metal plating, automated plating lines, and environmentally compliant surface-finishing systems. Manufacturers are also focusing on cyanide-free processes, closed-loop water systems, metal-recovery technologies, advanced wastewater treatment, and process automation to improve efficiency and reduce environmental impact. Asia Pacific remained the leading regional market in 2025, supported by its large automotive and electronics manufacturing base.

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The Global Electroplating Market is gaining momentum as automotive, electronics, aerospace, and industrial manufacturers increase demand for durable and corrosion-resistant components. Advanced coatings, automated plating lines, sustainable chemicals, metal recovery, and improved wastewater treatment are reshaping the industry. Maximize Market Research identifies these trends as key factors influencing market growth through 2034.

Market Growth Drivers & Opportunities

The Global Electroplating Market is being driven by increasing demand for corrosion-resistant, wear-resistant, conductive, and durable components across automotive, electric vehicles, electronics & semiconductors, aerospace, industrial machinery, and medical devices. Rising production of precision components is supporting wider use of nickel, copper, chromium, zinc, tin, gold, and silver coatings to improve product life, conductivity, hardness, and surface performance.

At the same time, new opportunities are emerging from sustainable and automated plating technologies. Manufacturers are adopting trivalent chromium, zinc-nickel coatings, cyanide-free processes, automated plating lines, closed-loop water systems, metal-recovery technologies, and advanced wastewater-treatment solutions. These technologies help improve coating consistency, reduce material wastage, lower wastewater generation, and support compliance with stricter environmental requirements.

Investment opportunities are also increasing in high-performance plating solutions, digital process control, AI-assisted optimization, precious-metal recovery, and portable electroplating systems. Recent industry developments show growing interest in automation, simulation, recycling, supply-chain integration, and environmentally responsible surface-finishing technologies, creating new opportunities for equipment suppliers, chemical manufacturers, and electroplating service providers through 2034.

U.S. Electroplating Market Sees Growth Through Acquisitions, Defense Demand and Specialized Plating Technologies

In the United States, recent activity in the Electroplating Market reflects continued investment in specialized plating services, portable electroplating systems, and defense-related surface treatment. In March 2026, B & B Electroplating Co., Inc. completed the acquisition of Rapid Electroplating Process, Inc., strengthening its capabilities in portable electroplating equipment, systems, supplies, and chemicals for industrial repair and precision metal-finishing applications. In January 2026, Westfield Electroplating Company also received a USD 26,940 U.S. Navy purchase order for cadmium-zinc plating services, highlighting ongoing demand for corrosion-resistant coatings in defense maintenance, refurbishment, and naval equipment applications. These developments indicate sustained U.S. demand for specialized electroplating solutions across industrial and defense sectors.

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Global Electroplating Market Segmentation Analysis

The Global Electroplating Market is segmented by Type, Material, Application, End-Use Industry, Process Type, and Region. By Type, barrel plating is widely used for high-volume processing of small components, while rack plating is preferred for larger and complex parts requiring better control over coating quality. Continuous plating is important for wires, strips, and foils, whereas brush plating is mainly used for repair, maintenance, and selective coating applications.

By Material, the market includes gold, silver, copper, nickel, zinc, chromium, and other metals such as platinum, palladium, and tin. These coatings are selected based on requirements such as corrosion resistance, conductivity, hardness, durability, solderability, and decorative appearance. Major applications include corrosion protection, wear resistance, decorative coatings, electrical conductivity, and heat resistance.

By End-Use Industry, automotive and electronics & semiconductors are major demand areas, supported by the use of electroplating in connectors, fasteners, PCBs, contacts, braking components, and precision parts. Aerospace & defense, industrial machinery, medical devices, jewelry, and consumer goods also contribute to demand. Asia Pacific remains the leading regional market, supported by its strong automotive and electronics manufacturing base.

Asia Pacific Leads the Electroplating Market, While North America and Europe Advance Through High-Performance and Sustainable Surface Finishing

Asia Pacific leads the Global Electroplating Market, supported by strong automotive, electronics, electrical equipment, and industrial manufacturing activity across China, Japan, India, and South Korea. Large-scale production of vehicles, electronic components, PCBs, connectors, and industrial equipment continues to support demand for corrosion-resistant, conductive, and durable plated surfaces.

North America and Europe remain important markets, driven by automotive, aerospace, defense, electronics, and industrial applications. Demand is also being supported by advanced coatings, trivalent chromium, specialized plating services, wastewater treatment, and more environmentally compliant surface-finishing technologies. South America and the Middle East & Africa are developing gradually as industrialization, infrastructure investment, and manufacturing activity expand.

Global Electroplating Market Competitive Analysis

Leading companies in the Electroplating Market are focusing on acquisitions, sustainable technologies, process automation, and specialized plating solutions. Atotech (MKS Instruments) is advancing environmentally responsible and Cr(VI)-free surface-finishing technologies, while Metalor Technologies expanded precious-metal recovery capabilities through its acquisition of Gannon & Scott. B & B Electroplating strengthened portable plating capabilities through the acquisition of Rapid Electroplating Process. Sumco / Industrial Manufacturing Group expanded its precious-metal plating portfolio, and Elsyca added AI-assisted process optimization and advanced surface-treatment simulation through its acquisition of Hivelix.

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Key Players / Competitors in the Global Electroplating Market

- Aalberts N.V.

- Atotech (MKS Instruments, Inc.)

- MacDermid Enthone Industrial Solutions (Element Solutions Inc.)

- Umicore

- Sharretts Plating Company, Inc.

- Technic Inc.

- Pioneer Metal Finishing, LLC

- Klein Plating Works, Inc.

- Dr.-Ing. Max Schlötter GmbH & Co. KG

- Jing Mei Industrial Ltd.

- Plateco, Inc.

- SS Electroplaters

- Frost Electroplating

- Solarplating

- Columbia Chemical

- JCU Corporation

- PAVCO, Inc.

- Aman Metal Finishers Ltd.

- The Plating Place

- SSoss Cast Pte Ltd.

- Kuntz Electroplating, Inc.

- Peninsula Metal Finishing, Inc.

- Superchem Finishers

- Advanced Plating Technologies

- Precision Plating Company, Inc.

- Uyemura & Co., Ltd.

- Coventya International

- Metalor Technologies SA

- DuPont de Nemours, Inc.

- Mitsubishi Materials Corporation

- Allied Finishing, Inc.

- Electro-Spec, Inc.

- Interplex Holdings Pte. Ltd.

- SIFCO Applied Surface Concepts

- Advanced Surface Technologies, Inc.

- Valence Surface Technologies LLC

- Arlington Plating Company

- Industrial Metal Finishing

- Karas Plating Ltd.

- Alpha Metal Finishing

- Metal Craft Plating

- Erie Plating Company

- Roy Metal Finishing

- Bronson Plating Company

- Tawas Plating Company

- ECO Finishing Company

- ENS Technology Ltd.

- Gold Touch, Inc.

- Bajaj Electroplaters Pvt. Ltd.

- Sheen Electroplaters Pvt. Ltd.

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LAS VEGAS, Oct. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- As the Vegas Golden Knights (VGK) have dropped the puck on their 10th anniversary season, America First Credit Union is expanding its longstanding partnership with the team through the launch of a new Vegas Golden Knights-branded affinity card, giving fans and members a new way to celebrate a decade of Golden Knights hockey while enjoying exclusive benefits.

The new card launched in conjunction with the Golden Knights' season opener against the Chicago Blackhawks on Tuesday, Sept. 29, at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. The game marked the beginning of a milestone season for the team and its fans across Nevada and beyond.

"America First Credit Union is proud to celebrate 10 years as a founding partner of the Vegas Golden Knights, an organization that has become such and integral part of the Las Vegas community," said Thayne Schafer, President & CEO of America First Credit Union. "This new affinity card is the perfect way for Golden Knights fans to show their support for the team while enjoying the benefits of America First membership. We're excited to continue our longstanding partnership with the team, and to work together to create even more value for their fans and our members."

The new Vegas Golden Knights Visa® Debit Card is made with premium materials and features a transparent "ice" core, a prominent gloss coated VGK logo, and gold Visa elements throughout. The member and account information are imprinted on the back, leaving the front free to prominently display the Golden Knights brand.

Available at no cost for America First members with a new or existing checking account, the new card is now available to order. Cardholders will have access to unlock exclusive deals and discounts that include:

- 10% off total purchase inside any official Golden Knights Team Store

- Discounts to select games

- Open skate session opportunities at City National Arena

- Special Vegas Golden Knights experiences

- And more

"Since our inaugural season, America First Credit Union has been a valued partner in helping us build the Golden Knights brand and deepen our connection with fans across the Vegas valley, said Bryan Harper, Chief Marketing Officer for the Vegas Golden Knights. "This new co-branded debit card celebrates that shared commitment while giving our fans another way to show their VGK pride and enjoy exclusive benefits throughout the season."

Members can request their Vegas Golden Knights Visa® Debit Card online, by phone or at an America First branch. To learn more and request a card, visit americafirst.com/vgk.

America First Credit Union began its partnership with the Vegas Golden Knights in 2017, the team's inaugural season. Since then, the Golden Knights have won the Stanley Cup, and the partnership has expanded to include the America First Center, home of the Henderson Silver Knights' practice facility. America First also serves as the presenting sponsor of the Vegas Jr. Golden Knights and Henderson Jr. Silver Knights youth hockey programs.

Beyond the rink, America First supports community initiatives including the Game Changers program, which recognizes educators throughout the region.

About America First Credit Union

Founded in 1939, America First Credit Union has grown into one of the strongest and most progressive credit unions in the country. It is the sixth largest credit union in the nation with over $27 billion in assets and 135 locations across Arizona, California, Idaho, Nevada, New Mexico, and Utah, serving more than 1.6 million members. America First is a member-owned, not-for-profit cooperative financial institution dedicated to building communities and helping its members do more with their money. Learn more at americafirst.com.

About Vegas Golden Knights

The Vegas Golden Knights are a National Hockey League franchise owned and operated by Black Knight Sports and Entertainment LLC. Established by Owner and Chairman Bill Foley and his family, the Golden Knights were the most successful expansion franchise in North American professional sports history in 2017-18 and won the Stanley Cup in 2022-23. The Golden Knights have advanced to the Stanley Cup Final three times and celebrate their 10th season as a franchise in 2026-27. For the latest news and information on the Golden Knights visit vegasgoldenknights.com and follow the team on Facebook, X, Instagram and TikTok.

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ARM & HAMMER™ BAKING SODA AND LEGOLAND® RESORTS BUILD THE FUN WITH LIMITED-EDITION PACK AND CHANCE TO WIN A FAMILY GETAWAY

Starting October 1, purchase three qualifying ARM & HAMMER™ Baking Soda products for a chance to win a Grand Prize family getaway to a LEGOLAND® Resort, plus receive a Buy One, Get One Free LEGOLAND® ticket offer.

NEW YORK, Oct. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- A box of ARM & HAMMER™ Baking Soda can do so many things, from cleaning and deodorizing to baking and hands-on STEAM experiments. And this fall, it could even unlock a whole new kind of fun. ARM & HAMMER Baking Soda is teaming up with LEGOLAND® Resorts for a new limited-time promotion that brings together two brands that know a thing or two about inspiring creativity, curiosity and hands-on fun.

Known for its 100+ uses, ARM & HAMMER Baking Soda has been a household staple for generations, giving families countless ways to make more out of one simple orange box. Now, together with LEGOLAND Resorts, the brand is extending that spirit of possibility beyond the home, giving families a new way to play, explore and create together.

"ARM & HAMMER Baking Soda has always been about encouraging families to think beyond the box, whether they're tackling everyday household tasks, experimenting with STEAM or finding new ways to get creative together," said Aaron Greengard, Associate Marketing Director at ARM & HAMMER Baking Soda. "By teaming up with LEGOLAND Resorts, we're bringing that same sense of creativity and fun to life in a new way, giving families the chance to turn an everyday purchase into an unforgettable experience."

Beginning October 1, consumers will find limited-edition LEGOLAND themed artwork on ARM & HAMMER™ Baking Soda's iconic orange box, along with a special ticket offer and the chance to win a grand prize LEGOLAND getaway.

"LEGOLAND is all about giving families the opportunity to build, play and explore together, so we're thrilled to partner with ARM & HAMMER Baking Soda to bring that spirit of creativity into everyday life," said Justin Carter, SVP Managing Director, North America at Merlin Entertainments. "Together, we're connecting the imaginative world of LEGOLAND with a product families already know and use, creating even more ways to inspire play, discovery and memorable experiences together."

A Chance to Win a LEGOLAND Adventure

Starting October 1 through December 31, consumers can purchase three qualifying ARM & HAMMER Baking Soda products and submit their receipt at AHxLEGOLAND.com or scan the QR code on limited-edition pack. Participants will receive a Buy One, Get One Free LEGOLAND ticket offer, redeemable at LEGOLAND Resorts in California, Florida and New York.*

Participants will also be entered for the chance to win a grand-prize getaway to the LEGOLAND Resort of their choice in the U.S., including round-trip airfare for four, two nights of hotel accommodations and four LEGOLAND tickets.

For more information about the ARM & HAMMER Baking Soda and LEGOLAND Resorts promotion, including full offer details and official rules, visit AHxLEGOLAND.com.

* NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A purchase will not increase your chances of winning. Sweepstakes begins at 12:00 a.m. ET on 10/1/2026 and ends at 11:59 p.m. ET on 12/31/2026. Open only to legal residents of the 50 US/DC, 18+ years of age. For Official Rules, including how to enter, odds, prize details and restrictions, visit AHxLEGOLAND.com. Void where prohibited. Message and data rates may apply. Sponsor: Church & Dwight Co., Inc., Princeton South Corporate Center, 500 Charles Ewing Blvd. Ewing, NJ 08628.

About ARM & HAMMER™

For more than 180 years, ARM & HAMMER™ continues to provide trusted and hardworking products consumers love. ARM & HAMMER™ has all your needs covered from cleaning and laundry to personal and oral care to pets. For more information, please visit https://www.armandhammer.com.

About Church & Dwight Co., Inc.

With a rich heritage of commitment to people and the planet for over 180 years, Church & Dwight is committed to conducting our operations in a sustainable and environmentally responsible manner using recycled materials in our cartons. We are continually assessing the impacts of our operations on the environment while developing, manufacturing, and marketing a broad range of consumer household, personal care and specialty products with sustainability efforts incorporated into our new product innovation including Arm & Hammer™, TheraBreath™, OxiClean™, Waterpik™, Orajel™, Hero™, Viviscal™, Zicam™, and Batiste™.

About LEGOLAND Resorts

LEGOLAND® Resorts bring the LEGO® brand to life on an epic scale. Merlin Entertainments – which holds the exclusive rights to the LEGOLAND brand – currently operates 11 parks globally with locations spanning North America, Europe, and Asia – including properties in California, Florida, New York, Denmark, the United Kingdom, Germany, Dubai, Japan, Malaysia and China. It is realizing the growth potential of these theme parks by expanding them into 'mega-resort' short break destinations, offering guests themed accommodation, second gate attractions (including waterparks) and LEGO themed experiences that are rich in interactive features. Designed to provide creative, interactive, and educational experiences for families with children ages 2 to 12, LEGOLAND Resorts invite guests to step inside the colorful world of LEGO where imagination comes to life. See www.LEGOLAND.com for more information.

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Location Sharing, offline onX navigation, and onX SOS help hunters stay connected, navigate beyond cell service, and prepare for emergencies

MISSOULA, Mont., Oct. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- onX Hunt, the leading navigation app for hunters, has expanded its suite of safety and navigation tools this season to help hunters explore with confidence, stay connected with their group, and access professional support in an emergency. Recent additions and updates include Location Sharing, offline onX Navigation, and onX SOS, a separate $49.99-per-year add-on available to onX Hunt members on iOS and Android.

"Hunters have been clear about what they need in the field: an easier way to coordinate with their group, dependable navigation beyond cell service, and a backup plan when something goes wrong," said Cliff Cancelosi, Senior Vice President of onX Hunt. "We built these tools around those real-world situations so hunters can feel more prepared throughout their trip."

Split up and Stay Connected with Location Sharing

New for this season, Location Sharing lets hunters see their party's live locations together on one map. A paid onX Hunt member can start or join a session and invite up to nine others, so the group can see where everyone is, adjust meeting points, and regroup when plans change. Location Sharing requires a data connection (cellular, Wi-Fi, or satellite service with a compatible data plan).

Locations update every five seconds. If someone drops a signal, their last known location stays pinned on the map with a timestamp until they're back in coverage. Participants can join or leave at any time, and onX deletes their location data as soon as they do; all session data is deleted when the session ends. Before a trip, hunters can use the Cell Coverage Map Layer to identify areas where service may be limited.

For more information on Location Sharing, visit onxmaps.com/hunt/app/features/location-sharing.

Stay on route beyond cell service with Offline onX Navigation

A recent onX analysis found that more than 646 million acres—roughly 28% of the U.S. land area—lack cellular coverage. Now available on both iOS and Android, offline onX Navigation helps hunters stay on route when cell service drops by calculating routes and reroutes entirely on-device within a downloaded Offline Map. Hunters can download the relevant area before a trip, then start or adjust navigation after leaving service, and follow turn by turn directions. A network connection is required if the route extends beyond the downloaded map boundary.

Get professional help when the unexpected happens with onX SOS

onX SOS, powered by Overwatch x Rescue, gives hunters a professional backup plan when the unexpected happens. The separate $49.99-per-year add-on connects subscribers with a trained coordinator and provides financial coverage for eligible rescue and evacuation costs, with no claims process, deductible, or unexpected rescue bills.

When activated, onX SOS prepares an SMS containing the user's GPS coordinates and account information and sends it through cellular or supported satellite messaging to Overwatch x Rescue's 24/7 Crisis Response Center. A trained coordinator begins two-way communication, manages the response, and stays engaged until help arrives.

Overwatch x Rescue is a service of FocusPoint International, which has more than 15 years of emergency response experience and has coordinated more than 15,000 rescues across more than 220 countries and territories. For more information on onX SOS, visit onxmaps.com/sos.

Availability

- Offline turn-by-turn navigation is available on current versions of onX Hunt for iOS and Android. Android customers should update to version 26.28 or later.

- Location Sharing is available to all paid onX Hunt members.

- onX SOS is available in onX Hunt on iOS and Android and can be purchased at any membership tier. It requires a mobile device with cellular or supported satellite SMS capability.

About onX

Founded in 2009, onX is a pioneer in digital outdoor navigation, developing software that helps inform, inspire and empower outdoor recreationists. onX Hunt, onX Offroad, onX Backcountry and onX Fish make up the company's suite of apps and are built by explorers for explorers. Because off-the-beaten-path experiences are at the heart of what onX does, the company also leads initiatives to protect and expand access to public land. Since 2018, onX has worked with partners to secure and improve public land access through direct funding and by supporting key legislation with data analysis and research. For more information, visit onXmaps.com.

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The article explains key phases of a remodel and how planning, permits, and construction factors influence overall project timelines.

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Oct. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- How long does a home remodel really take from start to finish? A HelloNation article helps answer this question by explaining the phases and timelines involved in a typical remodeling project. The article highlights what homeowners can expect at each step of the process, from planning to finishing touches, and how understanding the home remodeling timeline can reduce confusion and set realistic expectations. A HelloNation article offers detailed insights from Grand Rapids-based Remodeling Expert Ray Runyon of Avalon Remodeling.

The article emphasizes that most remodeling projects follow a clear sequence, but each phase can bring different challenges and timelines. The planning phase often takes longer than expected, especially for kitchen or bathroom renovations. Homeowners are encouraged to invest time upfront in layout decisions, material selections, and budgeting. For example, the kitchen remodel timeline Michigan homeowners face often includes extended lead times due to custom cabinetry or the need to align with local building codes.

Permits play a crucial role in determining how quickly a remodel can move forward. The article notes that the permitting process varies based on project scope and municipal requirements. For homeowners in Grand Rapids, even a relatively straightforward bathroom renovation timeline can be affected by how quickly plans are approved or whether revisions are needed. Delays at this stage are common and should be factored into early expectations.

Once construction begins, the article points out that this phase is the most variable. Contractors must schedule several trades, and progress can slow down due to material shortages or unexpected weather. As part of the home remodel, construction involves structural work, plumbing, electrical work, and other complex tasks. These dependencies often lead to unavoidable remodel delays, especially when dealing with high-demand trades or specialty installations.

Inspections are another factor homeowners often overlook when considering the construction timeline. According to the article, city inspectors are required to sign off on key elements of the project, and work typically cannot proceed until inspections are passed. These checks are necessary for safety and compliance, but they can cause pauses in construction activities.

The article also discusses the importance of finishing touches, which may seem minor but are essential for project completion. Final tasks, such as painting, flooring, and fixture installation, require precision and time. Even small setbacks during this stage can shift the overall timeline. By planning for these details early, homeowners can avoid last-minute surprises.

The piece concludes by reminding readers that every remodeling project is different. A small update may take a few weeks, while a full kitchen overhaul could last several months. Understanding the full home remodeling timeline helps homeowners communicate better with contractors, stay within budget, and maintain control. This includes anticipating delays during the remodel, managing its phases, and being flexible when needed.

Preparation is key, and as the article notes, clear communication and a phased approach go a long way in making the process smoother. With the right expectations and planning, homeowners in Grand Rapids and beyond can navigate the remodeling process with greater confidence.

"How Long Does a Home Remodel Take? Understanding Timelines & Phases" features insights from Ray Runyon, Remodeling Expert of Grand Rapids, MI, in HelloNation.

About HelloNation

HelloNation is America's Good News Network, a premier media platform built on the idea that good news travels faster when real people tell real stories. Through its community-focused publications and innovative "edvertising" approach, HelloNation delivers content that informs, inspires, and spotlights the leaders making a meaningful impact in their communities.

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From live conversations to emailed inquiries, EvaSpeaks keeps leads moving toward booking, follow-up and CRM action

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- EvaSpeaks today announced the launch of its omnichannel AI agent platform, built to convert customer intent into qualified opportunities and business action.

Customer interest loses value when a conversation ends with a message instead of a next step. EvaSpeaks helps businesses act while that interest is still fresh.

During phone and website conversations, EvaSpeaks agents use company-approved knowledge to answer questions, identify intent, qualify prospects, check availability and book appointments. Connected tools can create or update CRM leads, open support tickets, schedule follow-up or transfer a caller with the conversation context intact.

An emailed inquiry does not have to stop in an inbox. EvaSpeaks can capture it as a lead, send a reply drawn from the business's own knowledge and, when the inquiry includes a phone number, queue a callback with its context. The business chooses whether a team member approves the callback or the AI agent places it automatically. Callbacks use the same do-not-call and calling-hours controls as other outbound calls. Appointment confirmations and reminders can be sent by text.

"Most businesses do not have a communication problem. They have a momentum problem," said Kishore Pal, CEO of EvaSpeaks. "A customer reaches out ready to act, but the next step happens too slowly. EvaSpeaks connects the conversation to the work that moves the opportunity forward."

Each interaction creates a business record containing the customer's intent, captured information, outcome and action status. Teams can see which conversations produced leads, appointments, escalations or follow-up without rebuilding the story from scattered notes.

Businesses configure EvaSpeaks around their operations. They can add knowledge from websites and documents, define qualification and escalation rules, connect calendars and customer systems and control which actions an agent may perform. Agents and activity are managed from one workspace.

Businesses can create an EvaSpeaks account and begin building an agent.

About EvaSpeaks

EvaSpeaks connects customer intent to business action. Its configurable AI agents use approved company knowledge and connected tools to qualify leads, book appointments, support customers, update business systems and coordinate follow-up across phone, web, email and outbound messaging. Learn more at evaspeaks.ai.

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America Haunts recognizes the top haunted attractions for Best Scream for Your Buck – these haunt leaders spend the off-season enhancing their fear-based entertainment to create memorable experiences.

KANSAS CITY, Mo., Oct. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- A great haunted attraction doesn't happen by accident. It takes years of experience and a team of professionals mastering multiple disciplines to create the experiences that draw crowds to America's premier haunted attractions and earn recognition for Best Scream for Your Buck.

Shortly after one Halloween season ends, the work begins on the next. Haunt professionals research, conceptualize, design, build, test, and refine. They develop new storyline twists and characters, rethink familiar scares, incorporate new technologies and special effects, and create environments designed to transport guests into another world.

Then there are the scare actors who bring it all to life in the season: they know how to read a group, build anticipation, deliver a perfectly timed scare, and make fright fun.

The mega-haunt experts who deliver the Best Scream for Your Buck pull out all the stops, combining technology, scare-cast, immersive realism, and inventive ideas to create experiences that keep guests guessing, laughing, screaming, and on edge from beginning to end.

That's a lot of time, talent, and creativity invested in one goal: creating a valued entertainment experience.

A great scare becomes a treasured memory.

For 2026, America Haunts has named the top five attractions that exemplify the Best Scream for Your Buck, where experienced professionals and year-round creativity come together to create unforgettable Halloween-season outings.

1. Erebus Haunted Attraction — Pontiac, Michigan (Detroit area)

Erebus Haunted Attraction is a four-story descent into the elaborate mind of a mad doctor, Dr. Colber, and his world of horror, experimentation, and unexpected surprises.

Located in Downtown Pontiac, Erebus takes guests through more than a half-mile of immersive indoor environments filled with elaborate sets, live performers, special effects, and constantly changing twists. Rather than simply walking past scenes, guests become part of the experience as they move through the attraction and encounter something different around every corner.

Known for its large-scale environments and innovative approach to haunted attractions, Erebus has become a destination for Halloween fans from throughout Metro Detroit and beyond.

Nearly 30 years of pushing the boundaries of fear have made Erebus a full-scale attraction you won't find anywhere else.

2. Factory of Terror — Canton, Ohio

25 years of manufacturing nightmares is engineered for fright and fun.

Factory of Terror has spent 25 years turning its Canton, Ohio, industrial setting into a Halloween-season tradition. The 2026 season combines multiple haunted attractions, a sprawling midway, an all-new Grimm Woods Jack-o'-Lantern walkthrough and a cast of professional performers.

Over a mile of haunted attractions, more than 100 live actors, moving walls, animatronics and special effects give the Factory a huge canvas for creating fear. Attractions include Forsaken Asylum of Dr. Morbidius, Industrial Nightmare, Massacre on Mahoning and The Abyss.

Beyond the scares, guests can explore the new Grimm Woods Halloween experience, featuring hundreds of glowing jack-o'-lanterns in an immersive Halloween walkthrough. The Factory of Terror experience also includes themed bars creating an entire evening of Halloween entertainment in one location.

3. Niles Scream Park — Niles, Michigan

Six major attractions. Reinvented year after year.

Niles Scream Park spreads its experience across 44 acres, combining multiple haunted attractions with entertainment and midway activities.

The Niles Haunted House alone offers more than 100 different paths, and the park says it would take at least seven trips to conquer them all. Its rooms, themes, sound effects, and scares change every year, giving returning guests a different experience each season. In 2026, the haunted mansion takes guests into an age-old battle between vampires and those sworn to destroy them.

The park also offers five-minute escape rooms, the Six Feet Under Bar, midway activities, photo opportunities and other entertainment, creating a full night of Halloween-season experiences.

4. The Haunted Trail of Balboa Park — San Diego, California

Locals and tourists seek out this nationally recognized outdoor haunt to encounter the beasts lurking in the haunted woods and the 3,500-square-foot maze.

The Haunted Trail of Balboa Park makes the most of its unusual setting inside San Diego's historic Balboa Park. Its 2026 experience combines a 3,500-square-foot eXperiment Maze with a mile-long Haunted Trail winding through the gnarled oaks of historic Marston Point.

The two environments demonstrate how seasoned haunt professionals use natural surroundings alongside technology, actors and special effects to create a memorable experience.

The experience extends beyond the haunt with the Dark Carnival, featuring themed entertainment, interactive creatures, photo opportunities, food, and merchandise, giving both locals and visitors another reason to make the haunt part of a San Diego night out.

5. Bates Motel and Haunted Hayride — Glen Mills, Pennsylvania (Philadelphia area)

Check in for the three attractions. Check out with a night of memorable screams and laughs.

For three generations, the Bates family has lived on Arasapha Farm and transformed the family property into Bates Motel and Haunted Hayride, a Halloween destination, building and expanding its elaborate attractions during the off-season.

This attraction features the Bates Motel, a 25-minute Haunted Hayride, and the Revenge of the Scarecrows Haunted Corn Trail. The Haunted Hayride travels through huge sets including a 100-foot-long, 40-foot-tall drive-through insane asylum, a full-scale New England church, and a massive cavern populated by dinosaurs and flying demons.

This year's expansion follows the significant new scenes added in 2025, including an entire Wild West town with 15 buildings and an abandoned toxic-waste dump.

Three attractions, substantial sets, and months of preparation give guests a haunt-season experience built to deliver fright and delight.

Creating a scare worth remembering takes enormous expertise, labor, and creativity.

That year-round commitment turns a night of haunt entertainment into an experience guests value, talk about, and return to with others.

America Haunts is the national association of premier haunted attractions, representing some of the most respected and recognized haunts in the United States. Its members set the standard for safety, creativity, and innovation, delivering immersive, spine-chilling experiences that have helped make haunted attractions a destination for Halloween entertainment. Find attractions, locations, and ticket links at AmericaHaunts.com.

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