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MODULA'S VLM CELEBRATES 30 YEARS OF PROGRESS AND INNOVATION

Friday, March 31, 2017 Modula is proud to announce the 30th anniversary of its innovative vertical storage solutions. Visit Modula during ProMat 2017 in Chicago's McCormick Place from April 3rd to 6th (booth# S2408). It was 1987 when System Group started working on a storage solution able to maximize vertical space. The purchase of a horizontal carousel was the kick starter of a new project lead by Franco Stefani, owner, and chairman of the group. Working closely with his R&D team, he created a new storage solution which proved to be very effective. By making it easy to store SKUs vertically, this product gained immediate acclaim as it allowed users to reduce ground space to up to 90%. The overnight success achieved in the market brought Modula to further invest in the development of this innovative space and timesaving technology. In 1999, Modula introduced the DICO touch screen technology into this line of products. This allowed for operators to interface dire...

DNRECs Division of Fish & Wildlife announces shellfish aquaculture leasing lottery for Inland Bays

Division of Fish and Wildlife Lottery applications now available for May 2 drawing DOVER – The Delaware Division of Fish & Wildlife will conduct a public lottery for the initial offering of acreage available for shellfish aquaculture leases in Delaware's Inland Bays at 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 2, at DNREC's Lewes Facility, 901 Pilottown Road, Lewes, DE 19958. Applications to participate in the lottery are available online at Aquaculture Lottery Application, or by contacting DNREC's Fisheries Section at 302-739-9914. To participate in the May 2 lottery, applicants must submit their completed applications to the Division of Fish & Wildlife by 4 p.m. Wednesday, April 26. Applicants will be contacted by the Fisheries Section in the order their applications were drawn in the lottery and need not be present to claim their position. In the order of their awarded position, lottery participants will be able to select one to five acres in the Indian River and Rehobo...

Motorola Solutions Hires First Head of Software

CHICAGO – March 31, 2017 – Motorola Solutions (NYSE: MSI) today announced the leader of the company's new software organization. Andrew Sinclair, previously of the Skype division of Microsoft, joins Motorola Solutions as the company's first-ever head of software. Sinclair will lead the company's software organization, a critical new enterprise created to accelerate software innovation for public safety and commercial customers. "This is a significant step in our march to becoming a more software-centric company," said Greg Brown, chairman and CEO, Motorola Solutions. "Andrew's track record of growing software-as-a-service (SaaS) businesses will accelerate the development of our suite of integrated software solutions." As head of software, Sinclair will lead an integrated team focused on development, sales and delivery of software that provides critical intelligence to public safety and commercial users. The software enterprise will adv...

RMS Expands Solutions Team with Appointment of Colin Kerley

LONDON, U.K. - March 31, 2017 - RMS, a leading risk modeling and analytics firm, today announced Colin Kerley has joined as senior vice president, platform solutions. He will work together with both the RMS market and product development teams to identify the best solutions for clients through a clear appreciation of their business and strategic imperatives. Colin Kerley reports to Michael Steel, head of the newly formed RMS global solutions practice. Steel said "Colin brings a thorough understanding of the risk management and growth opportunities available to our clients when using best-in-class risk analytics to inform their decision-making. His knowledge and expertise will be central to our clients' smooth adoption of solutions powered by RMS(one)® — an open, big data and analytics platform that is purpose-built for the insurance industry." Kerley joins RMS from AXIS Capital, where he was senior vice president, group risk management, with specific ...

World Bank Group Executive Directors Highlight Albanias Future in Regional Power Exchange

TIRANA, March 31, 2017 - A group of eight Executive Directors[i] – members of the Board of the World Bank Group, visited Albania during March 29 – 30 as part of a broader tour of the Western Balkans. The main purpose of this visit was to assess the Bank Group's engagement in the energy sector and efforts to support regional connectivity. Increasing regional cooperation and plans to improve connectivity within Western Balkans started in 2014 with support from the World Bank Group and the European Union. The Executive Directors met with Prime Minister Rama, as well as with the Ministers of Finance and Energy. They discussed Albania's progress and challenges in the energy sector and its regional connectivity agenda. They shared views on facilitating energy exchange through the establishment of organized electricity markets and the prospects for expanding regional integration. They also discussed the impact of World Bank Group financed operations, like the Power Secto...

Candy Giant Perfetti van Melle to Add Production, 70 Jobs in Northern Kentucky

FRANKFORT, Ky. (March 30, 2017) – Gov. Matt Bevin today announced candy maker Perfetti van Melle USA, which produces Airheads, Mentos and other popular brands, will expand its manufacturing plant near Erlanger with an $11 million investment bringing 70 new full-time jobs. "This announcement of new jobs and investment at Perfetti van Melle in Boone County is great news for the company, the Northern Kentucky region and the commonwealth as a whole," Gov. Bevin said. "PVM continues to distinguish itself as an important global player and as a key member of Kentucky's food and beverage industry. We're pleased to see the company's continued commitment to the community, and we congratulate them on their ongoing success." The expansion includes improvements to the facility, purchase of new equipment, assembly of the new production lines and the hiring of 70 new employees in 2017, approximately 50 of whom will be Kentucky residents. PVM sales saw do...

BenU's Values-Driven Leadership program ranked No. 1 in HR.com's LEAD Awards

Lisle, Illinois ~ Benedictine University's Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)/Doctor of Business Administration (D.B.A.) in Values-Driven Leadership Program was recognized as a Top 10 Ph.D. program in HR.com's 2017 LEAD (Leadership Excellence and Development) Awards. The doctoral program, designed for senior executives, received the No. 1 ranking in the annual listing of the best doctoral programs with emphasis in leadership and organizational development. This is the second year Benedictine's program has made the list. In 2016, it was ranked No. 5. For the past 34 years, the LEAD Awards have identified the best leadership/human resources (HR) development programs and organizations around the world. Past winners have included Fortune 500 companies, small start-ups, colleges and universities. Each year, hundreds of educational institutions and business organizations submit their nominations to be reviewed by the LEAD Awards panel. To qualify for a LEAD award, instit...