MUMBAI, INDIA, Aug 30, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - The countdown is on! InfoComm India 2024, India’s premier professional audiovisual and integrated experience solutions event, opens its doors in just one week. For a decade, the show has delighted the region by showcasing cutting-edge technologies and ideas in all areas of Professional AudioVisual (Pro AV) technologies. The 2024 edition is gearing up for its largest showcase yet – featuring 250 exhibitors and brands, of which over 30 are first-time participants. Visitors can also look forward to experiencing nearly 30 new and first-to-debut products in India and Asia.InfoComm India will take place from 3-5 September at the Jio World Convention Centre (JWCC) in Mumbai, India. Tech innovators, professionals, and enthusiasts are welcome to preview the hundreds of products and solutions ahead of time as well as pre-register to obtain their show badge and also take advantage of the 45 sessions at the InfoComm India Summit 2024 and a host of networking and experiential activities.The tenth edition of India’s Premier Pro AV and Technology showcase expands beyond Pavilions 1 to 3 at JWCC, adding Jasmine Hall (at Level 3) for an even larger showcase of innovative solutions.Some of the featured and first-to-debut in Asia and India include:BENQ: Showcasing India’s No. 1 Google EDLA-certified Board Pro, BENQ presents robust educational tools for an enriched learning experience.CANON: Introducing Canon’s first ‘4K PTZ Remote Camera’ targeting at shooting and distribution of high-quality videos, with quick response in the remote operations, offering flexible operation in video production and broadcasting.AV MASTER TECHNOLOGY: Introducing Super Cue Intelligent PPT Clickers for all kinds of educational sessions or press conferences to deliver flawless presentations with precision control. Over 30 first-time exhibitors will also be demonstrating their innovations alongside established participants, adding vibrancy and dynamism to the showcase. They include:GENERATION AV: Headquartered in Singapore, representing major AV brands such as Optimal Audio, iMAGsystems, Sonance, James Loudspeaker for live events.INFONICS TECHNOLOGIES: India’s own “Leading LED Videowall Manufacturer”.NEOTOUCH: Chennai-based manufacturer, specializing in interactive flat panel with in-built WiFi and Bluetooth connectivity to enhance the productivity at schools and boardroom meetings.InfoComm India 2024 | Jasmine Hall opens earlier at 9.10am on opening day and set to feature even more emerging innovatorsInfoComm India 2024’s new expanded show floor at Jasmine Hall on Level 3 of JWCC will be a hub for networking, learning, and interactive activities. Jasmine Hall opens earlier at 9.10 am to welcome attendees to be part of the Opening Ceremony. Visitors are also invited to join a plethora of networking events within the Jasmine Hall, including:3 and 4 September, 9.30 am – the “Breakfast Networking Hours” hosted by InfoComm India and AVIXA leadership, offers a platform for industry peers to connect and mingle before the show opens.3 September, 5 pm – the “Welcome Networking Event” on opening day provides another opportunity for visitors from diverse sectors and background to build relationships.Visitors seeking a guided experience, and a curated list of products and solutions can sign up for the 3 September, New Tech Products & Solutions show floor tour. Slots are limited!Finally, no visit to InfoComm India 2024 would be complete without checking out the Multisensory Immersive Experience. Co-presented with MSS World + Studio Ocupus, this multisensory showcase at SB01, Jasmine Hall combines cutting-edge projections, interactive floors, and multi-channel surround sound to immerse visitors in the beauty and power of nature.InfoComm India 2024 | A plethora of networking, learning and interactive activities at the show ensures a meaningful and fruitful visit for professional attendees.To skip long queues at the show, register and secure show badge now.For full details on speaker and session lineup, exhibitors, products, registration, and remaining sponsorship opportunities, visit InfoComm India.To access more press information of InfoComm India 2024, please visit: Digital Press Office Kit For more information, please contact:Rest of the WorldAngie EngMarketing DirectorInfoCommAsia Pte Ltdangieeng@infocommasia.comIndiaSooraj DhawanDirectorFalcon Exhibitions Pvt Ltdsooraj@falcon-mail.com Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
Anson Resources Achieves Key Permitting MilestoneHighlights:Anson has been granted an Underground Injection Control (UIC) application for Class V wells to dispose of the processed brine at its Green River Lithium Project,The Utah Department of Environmental Quality has granted the application after a public comment consideration,The disposal wells will be located on Blackstone Minerals purchased private property,Application is based on production of 10,000 Li2CO3 tons/annum,Application applies for the development of 4 disposal wells,Conditions for Class V disposal wells include:Brine must be returned to the same Formation it was extracted from, not necessarily from the same horizon as extraction (resulting in no dilution),Volume and geochemistry of disposed brine must be like that of extracted brine,These requirements are met using the Direct Lithium Extraction.NEWPORT BEACH, CA, Aug 30, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Anson Resources Limited (ASX:ASN) (Anson or the Company) through its 100% owned subsidiary Blackstone Mineral NV LLC is pleased to announce that its Underground Injection Control (UIC) application has been approved by the Utah Department of Environmental Quality, Division of Water Quality for its Green River Lithium Project (Project), in the Paradox Basin in south-eastern Utah, USA. The Division of Water Quality has granted the application after its review and consideration of public comments. This UIC application will enable Blackstone to re-inject the spent brine from its Direct Lithium Extraction (DLE) processing plant back into subsurface formations.Anson is planning to drill new disposal wells, at the time of construction of the production plant, for the injection and disposal of the spent brine from its lithium extraction process as part of the development of the project into production. Several historical plugged and abandoned oil and gas wells are in the area and intersected similar brine reservoirs and confirmed the existence of horizons that had been encountered in the Green River area which can be used as the disposal zones. Some of these wells have already been converted into disposal wells which indicates the ability for those horizons to absorb the waste brine.The disposal wells will be located on the private property recently purchased by Blackstone, see ASX Announcement 13 September 2023. When the lithium processing plant has reached its optimal production rate there will be four disposal wells in operation which have been included in the one application, see Figure 1.The spent brine will be pumped via the injection wells into the Paradox Reservoirs, at shallower horizons into the most permeable rock formations reducing the required pumping pressure.Archaeological, environmental and site surveys have been conducted over the proposed areas and these reports have already been submitted to the Utah Division of Oil, Gas and Mining (UDOGM) as part of the drilling application. These surveys, which showed no issues with the already disturbed site, were carried out over the proposed production site, extraction and disposal well locations and surrounding areas. Access to these sites will be via county roads that exit the I70 interstate and already developed roads in existence in the Blackstone property resulting in minimal disturbance.The UIC application was a detailed report and included:Maps of the Area of Review (AOR) - 2-mile radius surrounding the proposed disposal wells,Maps and cross sections of underground sources of drinking water (USDW),Maps and cross sections of local geologic lithology, structures, and hydrologic settings,Injection well construction plan and operational plan,Corrective action plan,Monitoring, recording and reporting plans,Plugging and abandonment,Financial Responsibility (reclamation).Anson's research into the surrounding historic wells has shown that test-work, such as core sampling and flow testing, has been carried out on some of the wells which was suitable for use in providing additional information for the application. Drill Stem Tests were also carried out through some of these intervals which provides information such as porosity and permeability which will assist in the determination of the horizons to be used for disposal.Executive Chairman and CEO Bruce Richardson commented, "This approval from the Government of the State of Utah demonstrates that Anson can continue to progress the project at Green River by following the regulatory process. Progress in the past 12 months at Green River has been much faster than that of the Paradox due to the ownership of the surface area and the support from the local and state government departments and representatives for which we are extremely grateful. The reinjection of the brine back into the geological formation from which it is originally extracted protects other minerals contained in the brine for future use. The Company continues to engage with the local community to ensure that the best options for the development of the project into production are selected. We look forward to an open dialogue with the community and government as the remaining permits are considered as we move closer to production."Positive ESG AspectsThe drill program is designed to have as little impact on the environment, social and recreational activities as possible within the drill location areas which is further increased by carrying out the program on private property. There will be minimal new ground disturbance as the drill pads will be located on flat ground in areas that have already been disturbed.The use of areas where there has already been ground disturbance is consistent with Anson's aim of developing a sustainable project and minimizing environmental impact.Conservation of Water AquifersThe exploration drilling program has been designed to ensure that there is no interaction between the surface waters and the supersaturated lithium brines with the well-being steel cased and cemented in place.The majority of the water-yielding rock units in the area are part of either an upper or lower hydrologic system. The two systems are separated by the impermeable salt beds of the Pennsylvanian Paradox Formation, which underlies the counties in the region (Weir, Maxwell & Zimmerman, 1983) which is further supported by the salinity values intersected in this "surface" drilling recently completed by Anson.Contact Info:William MazeHead of Investor Relationsinvestors@ansonresources.comSOURCE: Anson Resources Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
HONG KONG, Aug 29, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Baguio Green Group Limited (‘‘Baguio’’ or the ‘‘Group’’, Stock Code: 01397.HK) is pleased to announce its unaudited interim results for the six months ended 30 June 2024 (the Period”).During the Period, the Group’s revenue amounted to approximately HK$1,291.1 million, representing an increase of approximately 16.6% as compared to the same period last year, mainly due to the continued increase in revenue in the cleaning segment together with the waste management and recycling segment. Profit for the Period amounted to approximately HK$25.8 million, representing an increase of approximately 18.5% as compared to the same period last year. The overall gross profit increased by approximately 12.4% to approximately HK$97.1 million.Business Overview and ProspectsIn the first half of 2024, new contracts awarded to the Group amounted to a total of HK$1.48 billion. As a result, the Group’s contracts on hand reached approximately HK$4.60 billion (as of 30 June 2024), representing an increase of approximately 3.8% from approximately HK$4.43 billion as of 31 December 2023, providing strong revenue growth in the second half of 2024 and subsequent years.The Group’s core business, cleaning services, recorded growth during the Period. Revenue from cleaning services increased by 20.1% to approximately HK$1,034.9 million, accounting for approximately 80.2% of the Group’s total revenue. Gross profit of the cleaning business increased by 7.6% to approximately HK$66.4 million, mainly due to the Group’s new cleaning service contracts with various HKSAR Government (the “Government”) departments and different institutions.The Group’s Government-related street cleaning services cover a total of seven districts, serving a population of approximately 2.8 million, marking Baguio’s leading position in the Hong Kong cleaning services market. The Group’s Government venue cleaning services for the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department cover seven districts in Hong Kong. In addition, the Group also provided Government market related cleaning services and leisure venues cleaning services, covering several districts in Hong Kong, as well as other cleaning sites such as hospitals, Government clinics, Hong Kong International Airport, schools, housing estates and private institutions, demonstrating that the Group’s professional services are widely recognised.Waste management and recycling business recorded growth in revenue during the Period which increased by approximately 7.4% to approximately HK$147.3 million, accounting for approximately 11.4% of the Group’s total revenue. Gross profit of the waste management and recycling business increased by approximately 60.7% to approximately HK$19.2 million, mainly due to the “Plastic Recycling Pilot Scheme” entered the harvest period and the related contracts with the Government increased the recycling spots and revenue. During the Period, the Group provided Government-related waste collection services to five districts, serving a population of approximately 1.6 million, and provided collection services for thousands of recycling spots (including plastic, glass bottles, metals, waste paper and food waste) across Hong Kong, and collection services for recycling bins in public places and schools. During the Period, the Group provided Baguio continued to provide plastic collection services for several districts under the Environment Protection Department (“EPD”) Plastic Recycling Pilot Scheme contract. Baguio also provides collection services for Recycling Stations of “GREEN@COMMUNITY”, introduced by the EPD and smart recycling machines, and other institutions in Hong Kong. In addition, the Group also provides the Government with glass bottles collection and management services and food waste collection services in several districts in Hong Kong.Regarding green technology business, the Group launched a smart recycling system through combination of a number of advanced smart digital technologies and Internet of Things technologies. Through a one-stop management and big data analytics platform, the Group can monitor the real-time situation of the recycling machines, and flexibly deploy transportation according to the amount of recyclables, reducing logistics costs and unnecessary carbon emissions. The Group currently provides smart recycling machines to the EPD and smart food waste recycling machines to private housing estates. At present, smart recycling machines and smart food waste recycling machines are now available in different places of Hong Kong, providing the public with a convenient recycling experience 24 hours a day, and helping to increase the overall recycling volume in Hong Kong. The Government is proactively offering financial aids for private housing estates to install food waste recycling machines through the Recycling Fund and the Environment and Conservation Fund. Under the expected market demand created by the strong advocacy of the Government, it is believed that the Group’s food waste recycling machines and related smart technology business will bring huge business opportunities. With the increasing market demand for smart recycling, the Group plans to seize the opportunity of smart city development, striving to expand the market share of smart recycling machines and smart food waste recycling machines.In addition, the Government is actively promoting the “Producer Responsibility Scheme on Plastic Beverage Containers and Beverage Cartons”, and plans to table the bill to the Legislative Council for scrutiny this year with a view to introducing it in 2025. Enshrining the principle of “Polluter Pays” and the vision of “Eco-responsibility”, the recycling rate of plastic beverage containers and beverage cartons is expected to have a significant increase. The scheme is expected to directly drive the growth of Baguio’s recycling business and create solid returns from our investment in recycling facilities which creates a strong entry barrier to the competition.In partnership with Jardine Engineering Corporation Limited, the Pilot Biochar Production Plant at the EcoPark in Tuen Mun was commenced trial operation during the Period. By converting yard waste into high-quality biochar with pyrolysis technology for various applications, the production plant effectively “turns waste into useful resources”.Hong Kong has made concerted effort to keep pace with international trends in the field of green and sustainable finance, accelerating its progress towards becoming an international green finance hub. To meet the needs of sustainable development, the Group has incorporated sustainability insights into its core businesses and operations and is committed to providing customers with one-stop and diversified green environmental services and sustainable procurement solutions. In the future, Baguio will invest more resources in personnel training and green procurement. Meanwhile, through the provision of waste audit services, the Group provides waste constituent data to help corporate customers understand the amount of generated waste that can be recycled and achieve sustainable development goals.As for the landscaping business, the Group provided landscaping services for the Kai Tak Sports Park, the Central and Western District Promenade and the Inclusive Park for Pets at Tsun Wen Road in Tuen Mun. In addition, the Group provides landscaping services for a wide range of clients, including large private residences, Government premises, schools, shopping malls, hotels, airports, Hong Kong Science Park, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology and Lingnan University, etc.For pest management business, the Group continued to provide pest management services in Wong Tai Sin and Tai Po districts during the Period. In addition, the Group provided termite control and monitoring services to 29 monuments under the Antiquities and Monuments Office and 24 temples under the Chinese Temples Committee respectively.The Government is developing the Northern Metropolis at full speed and a number of public housing estates are scheduled for completion in phases. In particular, intake of tenants at the public housing estates in northern Kwu Tung North and Fanling North New Development Area will commence progressively from 2026. The Northern Metropolis will provide about 500,000 new housing units after fully developed, which is believed to bring opportunities to the Group’s core businesses.Mr. Ng Wing Hong, Chairman of Baguio, commented, “The Government demonstrates a strong commitment to environmental agenda. Baguio’s core businesses are closely related to the livelihood of the general public and are not affected by the economic environment. Despite the presence of economic headwinds, the Group’s core business continues to demonstrate a growth trajectory.While the implementation of the Waste Charging was postponed during the Period, the Government has significantly increased its efforts to increase various types of recycling spots through recyclers. For example, the addition of night mobile food waste recycling spots to facilitate citizens’ recycling, with improvement in terms of quality and quantity, which directly brings growth impetus to the Group’s recycling business. Therefore, the postponement of Waste Charging has no adverse impact on the Group’s recycling business, and on the contrary, results in an increase in business. In the long run, waste reduction and recycling will help achieve the Government’s goal of “Zero Landfill”, and benefit the development of the Group’s recycling and green technology businesses.”Looking forward, the Group will continue to increase the market share of its core businesses and proactively engage in expansion in Hong Kong and beyond. Meanwhile, in line with the development of the Group, it will actively explore potential mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures or new business projects to accelerate future business growth and deliver substantial and long-term returns to shareholders.For details of the Group's 2024 interim results announcement, please visit the following website:http://www.baguio.com.hk/en-US/Investor%20Relations/Announcements%20and%20Notices- End -About Baguio Green GroupEstablished in 1980, Baguio Green Group (Stock code: 01397.HK) is one of Hong Kong’s largest integrated environmental services groups. It provides a full spectrum of professional services including professional cleaning, waste collection & recycling, waste management, green technology, organic fertilizer and animal feed production, horticulture & landscaping, and pest control. It serves a wide range of customers in various sectors including Government departments, statutory organizations and multinational corporations. Fully committed to ESG, the Group works relentlessly to advance sustainable development and create a cleaner, greener, healthier city. Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
HONG KONG, Aug 29, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - CanSino Biologics Inc. (CanSinoBIO) today disclosed its performance report for the first half of 2024, with revenue reaching 303 million yuan, while losses were substantially reduced. The meningococcal conjugate vaccines demonstrated robust growth, particularly the Group ACYW135 Meningococcal Conjugate Vaccine (CRM197), known as MCV4 or Menhycia®. As the first quadrivalent meningococcal conjugate vaccine product in Asia, it not only fills the market gap, but also provides a better choice for the prevention of meningococcal disease in Chinese infants and young children. In the first half of 2024, CanSinoBIO's two meningococcal vaccines generated approximately 263 million yuan in revenue, marking a significant increase of around 18% compared to last year.In addition, CanSinoBIO is making strides in clinical trials for expanding the age group of MCV4, aiming to cover children aged four and above, as well as adults. This initiative seeks to broaden vaccination coverage to meet the needs of a wider population. Concurrently, the company is advancing the international market expansion of the MCV4, leveraging its successful overseas commercialization experience with its COVID-19 vaccine. CanSinoBIO is deepening collaborations with leading international research institutions, focusing on registration and commercialization in Southeast Asia, the Middle East, North Africa, and South America. It indicates that the company is accelerating the commercial layout in the global market.Moreover, the market expansion experiences and strategic partnerships will support to expand the reach of its PCV13i [13-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (CRM197, TT Vector)] and DTcP (diphtheria, tetanus and acellular pertussis) components vaccine franchise in global markets. The company is also planning and preparing for WHO PQ certification, exploring the feasibility of international organizations. For global innovative products, CanSinoBIO will actively explore the possibility of accessing developed countries.In terms of commercialization strategy, CanSinoBIO has adopted an efficient and precise model, relying on its direct sales team and leveraging professional promoters to rapidly extend its marketing network to the county-level areas. The company adheres to a professional academic and customer-oriented approach, ensuring that products reach target groups through in-depth research and terminal services. This approach helps control sales expenses and achieves intensive operations. To date, CanSinoBIO has established a well-structured commercial operation center for both domestic and international markets. The MCV4 has been approved in 30 provinces in China, comprehensively opening up the domestic market. The successful commercialization of MCV4 has laid a solid foundation for the upcoming PCV13i, which is currently undergoing clinical and manufacturing site inspections as planned.CanSinoBIO has also made significant progress in cost reduction and efficiency improvement, with sales and administrative expenses decreasing by approximately 13% and 39% compared to the same period last year, respectively, reflecting ongoing improvements in operational efficiency.Overall, CanSinoBIO has integrated R&D, production, and commercialization, gradually transforming into a biopharmaceutical company. With the successful commercialization of MCV4 and the upcoming approval and launch of new products like PCV13i, CanSinoBIO's performance is expected to continue growing. The company’s management team is confident on the company's prospects and has demonstrated strong support through increasing shareholdings. Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
