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SHERIDAN, WYOMING – June 24, 2025 – Ricoh Germany has honored its most successful German channel partners with the prestigious Partner of the Year Awards 2025, acknowledging excellence in growth, innovation, and strategic collaboration during its virtual Partner Kickoff event.

The awards celebrate leading performance across Ricoh’s core business areas: Ricoh Graphic Communications, Application Services, and Office Print. This year, the Office Print category recognized two winners to reflect varying business sizes and regional market dynamics. Each award recipient demonstrated significant year-over-year revenue growth, highlighting their strong market position and exemplary partnership with Ricoh.

Celebrating Strategic Growth Across Key Segments

Ricoh recognized the following partners for outstanding achievements in 2025:

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – June 24, 2025 – A new study by Ricoh Europe reveals significant disparities in workplace productivity across Europe, with Spain taking the lead and Germany ranking near the bottom. The research underscores the crucial role of modern workplace technology in enabling effective collaboration and driving economic performance.

Spain Outperforms Peers in Workplace Productivity

According to the study conducted by Opinion Matters on behalf of Ricoh Europe, 92% of Spanish employees consider themselves highly productive—placing Spain at the top of the productivity index. In contrast, Germany ranks fifth among the surveyed countries, trailing nearly ten percentage points behind Spain.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING - June 18, 2025 - Dentsply Sirona has announced the appointment of Matthew E. Garth as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective May 30, 2025. The company strengthens its executive leadership at a pivotal time in its transformation strategy, bringing on board a finance veteran with nearly 30 years of experience across global corporations.

Mr. Garth most recently served as Chief Financial Officer & Chief Administrative Officer of The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company, where he played a vital role in stabilizing operations and driving long-term financial planning. His background also includes senior roles at Minerals Technologies Inc. and Alcoa Corporation, making him well-positioned to support Dentsply Sirona's continued strategic and operational evolution.

Bringing Financial Discipline to Strategic Transformation

SHERIDAN, WYOMING - June 18, 2025 - Dentsply Sirona has reaffirmed its long-standing commitment to workplace diversity and equity by renewing its strategic partnership with Women in DSO® through 2025. The move reinforces the company's broader "BEYOND: Taking Action for a Brighter World" sustainability framework and its goal to foster inclusivity across the dental industry.

As a founding member of Women in DSO®, Dentsply Sirona continues to invest in mentorship programs, speaking platforms, and exclusive access to major industry events such as DS World. This renewed alliance highlights the company's sustained efforts to elevate women leaders in dental service organizations and shape a more inclusive industry landscape.

Advancing Diversity in a Changing Industry

SHERIDAN, WYOMING - June 18, 2025 - Dentsply Sirona and High Point University (HPU) have announced a long-term collaboration that marks a significant step forward in the evolution of dental education, pairing cutting-edge technology with an innovative academic model designed to prepare practice-ready dental professionals.

Equipping the Next Generation with Practice-Ready Skills

The partnership, launching in summer 2025, will see Dentsply Sirona provide advanced equipment and digital solutions to HPU's Workman School of Dental Medicine. This includes fully-integrated Intego Treatment Centers, Primescan intraoral scanners, Primemill units, Primeprint 3D printing solutions, and CEREC software-technologies already shaping modern clinical environments.

Through this initiative, students will gain hands-on training in real-world settings, benefiting from:

SHERIDAN, WYOMING - June 18, 2025 - Dentsply Sirona has launched a pioneering CAD/CAM zirconia abutment block that uniquely merges high strength with superior esthetics for implant-based restorations. The CEREC Cercon 4D™ Multidimensional Zirconia Abutment Block debuts alongside the new Calibra® Abutment Resin Cement, delivering a streamlined, high-performance chairside workflow for dental professionals.

Innovative layering for natural-looking implant restorations

Unlike traditional multilayer zirconia blocks built with flat horizontal layers, CEREC Cercon 4D™ uses a proprietary 3-dimensional layering process. Its dome-shaped dentin core contains increased opacity and pigment, surrounded by a more translucent enamel layer-closely mimicking the natural composition of teeth. The result is an esthetic solution that effectively masks TiBases and integrates seamlessly with VITA® 1 shade matching.

The block offers:

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – June 18, 2025 – BekaertDeslee has officially introduced DREAM, a digital innovation platform designed to revolutionize the way mattresses are visualized, customized, and brought to market. Built for manufacturers and retailers seeking operational efficiency and market responsiveness, DREAM aligns with key industry shifts toward personalization, digital production, and sustainable development.

Real-Time Customization Meets Strategic Agility

DREAM is not just a simulation tool—it functions as a fully integrated digital development environment, offering real-time 3D design, configuration, and control over every element of mattress aesthetics. Through DREAM’s embedded digital printing and modeling capabilities, manufacturers can rapidly generate visual mock-ups and preview new collections without relying on physical samples.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – June 18, 2025 – BekaertDeslee has unveiled its new BALANCE collection, a visionary textile range designed to support today’s wellness-oriented lifestyles and sleep health. The global specialist in mattress fabrics introduces this solution to meet the rising demand for performance-driven, sustainable sleep technologies, setting a new benchmark for textile innovation across the sleep products industry.

Integrating Science, Style, and Sustainability

The BALANCE collection responds to a fundamental market need: aligning textile performance with consumers’ emotional and physiological wellness goals. The collection emphasizes materials and design strategies that nurture a healthy mind-body equilibrium, while also incorporating eco-friendly principles that reflect growing ESG priorities in the bedding sector.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – June 18, 2025 – METAMO Industries will present its forward-thinking group exhibition Digital G-O-D from June 20 to June 29, 2025, at Vrij Paleis in Amsterdam. Supported by digital print technology leader Mimaki Europe, the exhibition brings together 20 urban artists whose works reflect a powerful synthesis of cutting-edge printing techniques and socially engaged storytelling.

Where Art, Technology, and Collaboration Intersect

Following its 2020 debut at UltraSuperNew Gallery in Singapore, Digital G-O-D enters its second edition with a continued commitment to engaging local communities and exploring connections through contemporary art and technology. The lineup features a global roster including ANTZ (SG), Collin van der Sluijs (NL), Frankey (NL), Mossy Giant (NL), and Zedz (NL), among others.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – June 18, 2025 – The KHS Group is set to present a broad portfolio of forward-looking technologies, digital tools, and system innovations at drinktec 2025, emphasizing its holistic approach to beverage production line efficiency. With targeted solutions for PET, glass, and cans, KHS underlines its strategic direction toward integrated systems, resource savings, and performance-oriented customer services.

Line Efficiency Elevated through Digitalization and Coaching

KHS will highlight its comprehensive line management and digital services, including established and enhanced solutions such as Innoline Basic Line Monitoring, Innoline Flex Control, and the KHS ConnectApp Guide. These offerings are part of a broader connectivity suite that includes cloud integration and secure OT network architectures for real-time access.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – June 18, 2025 – KHS GmbH, a global systems provider for the filling and packaging industry, has significantly expanded its 2024 sustainability report, aligning more closely with evolving EU regulatory frameworks. The publication marks a strategic advance in KHS’s commitment to transparent, measurable ESG performance and a broader push toward climate-neutral operations.

Structured to Meet CSRD and ESRS Requirements

The updated voluntary report reflects KHS’s growing harmonization with the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS). By publishing a significantly higher number of non-financial KPIs, KHS strengthens its role in the Salzgitter Group’s corporate responsibility ecosystem.

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KHS and Husky Launch Ultra-Lightweight Factor 101 PET Bottle for Still Beverages

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – June 18, 2025 – In a joint development that sets a new industry benchmark, KHS and Husky Technologies have engineered one of the world’s lightest PET bottles for still beverages. The Factor 101 bottle weighs just 5.89 grams while holding 591 milliliters—equivalent to the standard 20-ounce U.S. format—offering a 30% material reduction over conventional lightweight PET bottles.

Extreme Lightweighting with Full Performance

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – June 18, 2025 – BEAM, a brand of Nordlux, has introduced its new H45 Table Lamp, reinforcing the company’s commitment to minimalist aesthetics and user-centric functionality in contemporary lighting design. Combining natural materials with refined Scandinavian sensibilities, the launch marks a strategic extension of BEAM’s growing home lighting portfolio tailored for design-conscious consumers and commercial interiors alike.

Functional Elegance with Flexible Lighting Control

The H45 Table Lamp stands out with its soft curves and inviting tactility, offering seamless adaptation across diverse spaces—from work desks to lounge settings. BEAM emphasizes simplicity and utility, a hallmark of the brand, by integrating a built-in dimmer directly into the shade. This allows users to intuitively adjust brightness to suit their environment or mood, enhancing user experience and energy efficiency.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – June 18, 2025 – Gaze, a pioneering Seoul-based startup, has unveiled the Gaze Mirror, an innovative AI-powered device aimed at promoting better eye health in the digital age. Introduced at CES 2025, the smart mirror leverages advanced facial and eye-tracking technology to monitor user habits and provide personalized recommendations to help prevent eye fatigue and strain associated with prolonged screen use.

Innovating Preventive Eye Care Through AI

With screen time surging across industries and demographics, eye strain and related vision issues are a growing health concern. The Gaze Mirror tackles this challenge using proprietary AI algorithms that detect user behavior patterns — such as blinking frequency, gaze direction, and posture — to deliver real-time feedback and guidance.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – June 18, 2025 – A new chapter in Scandinavian lighting design begins as Muuto introduces the Two-Layer Pendant, a striking fusion of form and function created by Danish designer Thomas Bentzen. Crafted from mouth-blown glass and engineered to balance direct and ambient light, the Two-Layer Pendant brings refined atmosphere and sculptural beauty to any living space.

A lamp that does more than just light a room

Bentzen’s vision for the Two-Layer Pendant was inspired by a single piece of glass—a simple object that sparked a years-long design journey. His approach transformed the concept into a lamp that not only illuminates, but also elevates its surroundings.

“This has been the longest project I’ve worked on to date. It has been incredibly challenging to develop the lamp due to its complex form and mouth-blown glass construction, featuring two distinct layers,” says Bentzen of the process.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – June 17, 2025 – Glass System Technologies S.A. has launched its latest innovation in architectural glazing: the GSW Office Plus FR, a fire-rated glass wall system engineered for modern interiors requiring both safety and acoustic comfort.

Developed entirely in-house, this new system reflects Glass System’s commitment to combining aesthetics with functionality. Featuring certified fire resistance and superior sound insulation, GSW Office Plus FR positions itself as a high-performance solution for offices and commercial interiors across Europe.

Strategic Investment in R&D Drives Market-Ready Innovation

Glass System has consistently invested in proprietary research and development to ensure its products not only meet market demands but anticipate them. The GSW Office Plus FR is the latest result of this approach, built at the company’s R&D Center and tested to the stringent EAD 210005-00-505 standard.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – June 17, 2025 – Milon Group is inviting visionary startups from the health and fitness sector to apply for its exclusive 3-day Innovation Hub Bootcamp, designed to accelerate next-generation solutions that combine innovation, sustainability, and strategic growth.

The event, taking place from September 8 to 10, 2025, will serve as a development platform for emerging companies across the DACH region. Startups will benefit from targeted workshops, expert coaching, and direct access to industry leaders and investors—all tailored to scale impactful concepts in the evolving health and fitness ecosystem.

Empowering early-stage innovators through strategic mentoring

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – June 16, 2025 – Roche has unveiled promising Phase III results for its immunotherapy Tecentriq® (atezolizumab) combined with lurbinectedin (Zepzelca®) in the treatment of extensive-stage small cell lung cancer (ES-SCLC), offering new hope for a patient population with few effective treatment options and historically poor survival outcomes.

The IMforte study demonstrated that this first-line maintenance regimen significantly improves both progression-free and overall survival compared to Tecentriq monotherapy. With a 46% reduction in the risk of disease progression or death and a 27% reduction in overall mortality, the trial marks a notable advancement in the treatment of this aggressive cancer.

Practice-Changing Potential for a Hard-to-Treat Cancer

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – June 16, 2025 – Küppersbusch and Teka returned to the küchenwohntrends trade fair in Salzburg from May 7 to 9, 2025, with a dynamic presentation of their latest innovations in premium kitchen appliances and design. The companies used this influential platform to unveil new product lines, deepen connections with trade professionals, and reinforce their positioning in the premium segment of the European kitchen market.

Strategic Presence at a Leading Industry Event

With a joint presence in Hall 10, Stand H 21, TEKA Austria GmbH and Küppersbusch brought together their sales teams from Germany and Austria to engage directly with kitchen retailers, designers, and planners. The exhibition space not only highlighted new technology but also served as a hospitality hub — including a live pizza tasting experience made using Küppersbusch's oven with a professional 340°C pizza function.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – June 14, 2025 – A new force in premium grilling has entered the global market as BSTRD officially launched its next-generation kamado grills at Global Dealer Day, signaling an ambitious international rollout designed to reshape the outdoor cooking sector for both professionals and discerning consumers.

With initial availability in the United States and upcoming market entries in Germany, Spain, and Italy this March, the BSTRD Pro series offers an elevated blend of performance, durability, and modular innovation, tailored for today’s design-conscious and results-driven outdoor chefs.

Precision Engineering Meets Functional Elegance