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SHERIDAN, WYOMING – May 19, 2025 – Schattdecor, a global leader in surface solutions for furniture and flooring, has announced its strategic direction for Interzum 2025 with the unveiling of its streamlined concept: “One design. All applications.” The company will present an integrated suite of innovative substrates and decorative surfaces, emphasizing simplicity, versatility, and customer-focused clarity in a complex and rapidly evolving B2B environment.

Strategic Focus on Simplification and Value Integration

With the motto “Simplify.”, Schattdecor is responding to growing industry demand for clarity, ease of integration, and product certainty. Its Interzum 2025 showcase will emphasize the company’s turnkey concept, "One Source. Unlimited Solutions."—a comprehensive solution for designers and manufacturers seeking consistency and efficiency across applications.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – May 19, 2025 – Despite macroeconomic headwinds and operational setbacks, the Schattdecor Group is reinforcing its global growth strategy with over €40 million in planned investments for 2025, underscoring its commitment to innovation, sustainability, and long-term profitability in the surface solutions industry.

The company’s preliminary figures for the 2024 financial year report total sales of approximately €875 million, slightly below the previous year’s levels. However, production volumes remained resilient with 1.4 billion square meters in printing and 770 million square meters in finished surfaces—the latter marking a modest increase. This performance reflects Schattdecor’s operational agility amid geopolitical uncertainty and unpredictable economic signals.

Proven Resilience in a Complex Global Landscape

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – May 19, 2025 – At this year's SICAM trade fair in Pordenone, Italy, Schattdecor once again positioned itself at the forefront of surface design innovation by presenting a comprehensive portfolio of new trend themes, premium decors, and advanced material solutions. The company’s dynamic appearance underscored its role as a strategic design and consulting partner in the global interior and furniture industry.

Four Trend Worlds Drive Material Innovation

Schattdecor’s open and engaging stand concept allowed visitors to explore four new trend themes shaped by ongoing research, industry dialogue, and design foresight. These themes—“Dark Elegance,” “Raw Essence,” “Crafted Simplicity,” and “Green Aesthetics”—reflect a deep understanding of shifting consumer preferences and material aesthetics.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – May 19, 2025 – Schattdecor US has announced a significant leadership transition, appointing David Sheehan as CEO and Matthias Geisler as CTO, effective October 14, 2024. The new dual leadership model reflects the company’s ongoing growth strategy in the North American surface solutions market and reinforces its commitment to innovation, customer satisfaction, and operational excellence.

Strategic Leadership Transition Anchors Future Growth

The leadership change follows the planned departure of longtime CEO Flavio Nunes, who will return to Brazil in July 2025 after nearly a decade leading Schattdecor’s U.S. operations. Under his stewardship, the company achieved several milestones, including expanded production capacity and the acquisition of a lacquering facility in Lexington, South Carolina.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – May 19, 2025 – Hettich, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of furniture fittings, is gearing up to unveil its latest innovations under the theme “Transforming Spaces – with Innovative Motion.” at Interzum 2025 in Cologne. The event, taking place from May 20 to 23, will see Hettich deliver a strategic and immersive experience that underscores its role as a holistic solutions partner for the global furniture, fabrication, and appliance manufacturing industries.

Strategic Engagement at Interzum 2025

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – May 19, 2025 – Henry Schein, Inc. (Nasdaq: HSIC), the world’s largest provider of health care solutions to office-based dental and medical practitioners, has announced the successful completion of a $250 million strategic investment from global investment powerhouse KKR. The transaction marks a pivotal growth move, with KKR acquiring approximately 12% of Henry Schein’s common shares and strengthening its governance role with the appointment of two prominent executives to the company’s Board of Directors.

Strategic Growth Backed by Capital and Expertise

SHERIDAN, WYOMING - May 19, 2025 - Henry Schein, Inc. (Nasdaq: HSIC), the world's largest provider of health care solutions to office-based dental and medical practitioners, will present at the Jefferies Global Healthcare Conference on June 4, 2025. The event will be held at the Marriott Marquis in New York City, with Henry Schein's session scheduled for 1:20 p.m. Eastern Time.

This high-profile investor appearance underscores Henry Schein's continued momentum in delivering comprehensive health care solutions and showcases its strategic focus on long-term shareholder value, operational innovation, and global market leadership.

Highlighting Growth Strategy at a Premier Investor Forum

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – May 19, 2025 – Royal Philips has announced the European launch of its VeriSight Pro 3D Intracardiac Echocardiography (ICE) catheter, marking a significant step in transforming structural heart procedures through minimally invasive, real-time imaging technology. Already established in the U.S. market, this cutting-edge device supports more efficient, patient-friendly interventions without requiring general anesthesia — a major development for healthcare providers facing rising demands in structural heart disease care.

Revolutionizing Intracardiac Imaging and Clinical Workflows

VeriSight Pro introduces a miniaturized ultrasound probe at the tip of a steerable catheter, just 3 millimeters in diameter, enabling detailed 2D and 3D imaging directly inside the heart. This innovation allows physicians to perform complex interventions with increased confidence, streamlined workflows, and reduced procedural burden.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – May 19, 2025 – Royal Philips (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHIA), a global leader in health technology, has announced the successful pricing of a €1 billion dual-tranche bond issuance under its European Medium Term Note (EMTN) program, marking a strategic step to reinforce its capital structure and advance sustainable investment goals.

The offering consists of €500 million in fixed-rate notes due 2030 and another €500 million in notes due 2035. This financial move is designed to refinance existing 2026 debt maturities and fund eligible green projects as defined in the company’s Sustainable Finance Framework. With significant investor interest, both tranches were heavily oversubscribed—by more than three times for the 2030 notes and more than four times for the 2035 notes—underscoring strong market confidence in Philips’ long-term strategy and ESG commitments.

Strategic Financial Optimization with ESG Integration

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – May 19, 2025 – Teleste has announced the launch of the Luminato X32, a compact, high-performance Edge QAM solution that is set to transform how network operators deliver broadcast television in diverse environments. Designed for maximum efficiency and flexibility, the Luminato X32 provides a scalable, cost-effective way to distribute high-quality TV signals at the network edge—enhancing service reliability while reducing operational costs.

Future-Proofing Broadcast Delivery at the Network Edge

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – May 18, 2025 – In a move poised to reshape the regional dynamics of the furniture hardware sector, Hettich and FGV have officially launched Hettich Vietnam, their first joint subsidiary. This strategic initiative reflects both companies’ commitment to long-term growth in Southeast Asia and underscores their shared vision of delivering innovative, localized solutions to the fast-expanding Vietnamese furniture industry.

Strategic Expansion Targets Southeast Asia’s Growth Potential

The launch of Hettich Vietnam marks a significant milestone for the two family-owned companies as they consolidate their global partnership. Recognizing Vietnam's rapid urbanization and increasing demand for premium interior solutions, the new subsidiary is positioned to deliver tailored, high-quality products while embedding both companies more deeply within the regional value chain.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – May 17, 2025 – Danaher Corporation has achieved a historic milestone in genomic medicine, enabling the development and delivery of the world’s first personalized mRNA-based CRISPR therapy for an infant with a life-threatening genetic disorder—in under six months. Powered by the Danaher Business System (DBS), this breakthrough exemplifies how disciplined innovation and cross-company collaboration can dramatically accelerate biopharmaceutical timelines and patient impact.

Compressing an 18-Month Timeline into Six

The urgency was real: an infant diagnosed with neonatal-onset CPS1 deficiency—a rare urea cycle disorder causing fatal ammonia accumulation—needed a cure in weeks, not years. DBS, Danaher’s proprietary system of operational tools and methodologies, allowed teams to strip away inefficiencies and take bold, calculated action.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – May 17, 2025 – Danaher Corporation is reinforcing its position at the forefront of life sciences and diagnostics innovation through its Beacon program—an initiative designed to transform cutting-edge academic research into scalable, market-ready solutions. Spearheaded by Vanessa Almendro, PhD, MBA, Vice President, Head of Science and Technology Innovation at Danaher, the Beacon model exemplifies how strategic academic-industry collaboration can generate high-impact innovations aligned with real-world healthcare and biotechnology challenges.

A Structured Pathway from Discovery to Deployment

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – May 17, 2025 – Despite facing one of the most turbulent periods since the biotech industry’s inception in the 1970s, Danaher’s Chief Science Officer, Jose-Carlos Gutierrez-Ramos, believes the sector stands on the cusp of unprecedented progress. In a new commentary, Gutierrez-Ramos outlines why the healthcare and life sciences industries should remain optimistic, citing the explosive growth of GLP-1 receptor agonists, a rapidly evolving pipeline in Alzheimer’s research, and the transformative power of artificial intelligence.

GLP-1 Receptor Agonists Redefine Market Potential

One of the most significant advances highlighted is the rise of GLP-1 receptor agonists—initially developed for type II diabetes and now expanding rapidly into other indications. These therapies have gained broad consumer attention for their role in weight loss and obesity management, but their potential extends much further.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – May 17, 2025 – Danaher Corporation is spotlighting the rapid progress and growing potential of RNA medicines, reaffirming its strategic commitment to genomic innovation while calling on industry stakeholders to sustain investment in the field. As RNA therapeutics expand across disease areas and delivery methods, Danaher’s leadership is urging the life sciences ecosystem to double down on momentum at what it describes as a defining moment for RNA-based medicine.

Breakthroughs in RNA Delivery and Safety Optimization

Among the most critical hurdles in RNA medicine—targeted delivery and toxicity—significant strides have been made. Lipid nanoparticle (LNP) technology has advanced in both in vivo and in vitro applications, bringing the field closer to achieving cell-type-specific delivery of therapeutic RNA molecules. This innovation promises enhanced safety and efficacy across a range of diseases.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – Mai 15, 2025 – As the game development industry faces mounting technical, creative, and geopolitical challenges, the devcom developer conference 2025 (#ddc2025) is positioning itself as a mission-critical event for studios worldwide. With a compelling lineup of keynotes, postmortems, and practical sessions, devcom 2025 returns to Cologne’s Confex Centre from August 17–19 with a hybrid format and an agenda sharply focused on resilience, innovation, and cross-border collaboration.

Postmortem of S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 Sets a Raw, Real-World Tone

Headlining the speaker announcements is a powerful keynote by Ievgen Grygorovych and Mariia Grygorovych of GSC Game World. In an unprecedented live session, the duo will present a postmortem of S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl, highlighting the team’s extraordinary development journey amid war, cyberattacks, relocation, and studio destruction.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – May 15, 2025 – With healthcare leaders calling for a fundamental strategic reorientation, the two-day Gesundheitskongress des Westens in Cologne concluded with a clear message: Germany must stop treating its healthcare system merely as a financial burden and start leveraging it as a growth catalyst.

“Healthcare is a strategic field of the future – one with the potential to invigorate our economy, unleash innovation, and reposition Germany competitively on the global stage,” said Claudia Küng, Congress Director. In light of international developments—such as the showcased digital progress from a Chinese delegation—Germany is urged to adopt a bold, clear national strategy to unlock healthcare’s full potential.

Digital Transformation Gains Ground with Electronic Patient Records

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – May 15, 2025 – DenEast has announced the installation of a complete aseptic PET packaging line from Sidel at its new beverage manufacturing plant near Ho Chi Minh City, reinforcing its position as a leading contract manufacturing partner for nutrition-focused beverage brands across Southeast Asia.

The new facility, which broke ground on March 28, 2025, marks a major strategic investment by DenEast to meet rising demand for healthy, aseptically packaged beverages. Leveraging Sidel’s advanced Aseptic Combi Predis™ technology, the plant will enable DenEast to significantly scale its manufacturing capabilities while ensuring the highest levels of product safety and flexibility.

Strategic Growth Aligned with Market Demand

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – May 15, 2025 – Synergy is set to spotlight its latest breakthrough in packaging technology—the Rotary Blowing Machine SR 8—at ProPak Asia 2025, Booth AB06 in Hall 101, underscoring the company's continued commitment to delivering efficient, sustainable, and high-performance packaging solutions for the beverage, water, and CSD sectors.

Designed for agility and dependability, the SR 8 showcases Synergy’s promise of “High Performance, Simply Delivered,” offering manufacturers a cutting-edge solution for PET and recycled PET bottle production. As part of a comprehensive portfolio that includes labellers, palletisers, and Combi units, the SR 8 integrates seamlessly into complete packaging lines, helping customers streamline operations and increase ROI.

Enhancing PET Packaging Efficiency for a Competitive Market

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – May 15, 2025 – Teleste, a leading provider of broadband network and video headend technologies, is set to present its latest innovations at ANGA COM 2025, Europe’s premier exhibition for broadband, television, and online services. Taking place June 3–5 in Cologne, Germany, the event will see Teleste highlight cutting-edge solutions that empower operators to meet rising data demands and drive the evolution of next-generation network infrastructures.

Accelerating the Broadband Transformation

At Stand C12 in Hall 8, Teleste will unveil a robust portfolio of technologies designed to support network operators at every phase of their broadband journey. As the industry pivots toward higher-capacity, fiber-rich architectures and distributed access networks, Teleste’s solutions are engineered to help providers future-proof their operations while maximizing performance and return on investment.