Markel International has appointed Dean Johnson as Head of Transport & Logistics and Rhys O'Neill as Head of Marine Liability. Based in London, the pair will report to Director of Marine Transportation Grant Smith, tasked with consolidating the firm's underwriting expertise across its newly integrated Marine Transportation business unit.
Retailers facing a 33% increase in losses at self-checkout stations now have a software-first alternative to manual spot checks. Scandit’s new Loss Prevention tool uses real-time vision AI to identify missed scans and intentional theft, aiming to recover or deter over 75% of losses without disrupting the customer experience.
Stores using self-checkout systems suffer losses 33% higher than those with traditional lanes, a gap that often widens by 22% after installation. To address this, Zürich-based Scandit is deploying a new vision AI solution designed to detect missed scans and deter theft in real time without human intervention.
Network outages currently cripple retail operations, with 53 percent of point-of-sale downtime traced directly to infrastructure failures. As stores integrate smart mirrors and AI-driven services, Allied Telesis is arriving at NRF Europe 2026 to showcase its Unified Management Platform, aiming to replace intermittent connectivity with resilient, automated digital environments.
“Our role is not to define what is possible for someone, but to provide the individualized support so each person can define that for themselves,” says Sarah Mudd, President and CEO of the Center for Developmentally Disabled, as her organization prepares for a national spotlight on public television.
Scientific data often hides in plain sight within complex reaction schemes and patent diagrams, inaccessible to standard search tools. Elsevier and LG AI Research have now deployed a specialized AI vision model to convert these static chemical images into searchable, structured evidence for the Reaxys discovery platform.
London-based Markel International is realigning its marine insurance operations following the formation of a unified Marine Transportation division. The company has promoted Dean Johnson to head of transport and logistics and named Rhys O'Neill as head of marine liability, tasking both with navigating a landscape of shifting geopolitical and climate risks.
With bilateral trade hitting 1.3 billion euros in 2025, Serbia is deepening its economic foothold in Bratislava. On September 17, organizers of EXPO 2027 Belgrade will host a dedicated networking event at the Incheba complex to pitch business opportunities and tourism to Slovak industry leaders ahead of the exhibition's May opening.
With 95% of European fleet managers reporting increased collision risks over the last five years, Geotab has unveiled a new suite of safety tools at IAA Hannover. The platform update aims to move beyond simple monitoring by integrating incident investigation, video coaching, and automated violation detection into a single workflow.
To manage the complexities of a sprawling Nordic construction supply chain, Bygma is centralizing its product master data on a new platform from Stibo Systems. The move aims to replace fragmented workflows with a governed source of truth, addressing rigorous new sustainability reporting standards and future AI integration requirements.
Saudi Arabia’s National Industrial Development Center is working with price reporting agency Fastmarkets to refine ferrous scrap benchmarks. As the Kingdom accelerates industrial expansion under Vision 2030, the initiative aims to provide granular, transparent data for the steel sector, which currently processes roughly 3.5 million tonnes of scrap annually.
A strategic shift in the Kansas City equipment market has paved the way for KanEquip to open its first location devoted exclusively to the JCB brand. By acquiring talent from the former CSTK operation, the dealership aims to anchor its regional expansion on seasoned staff familiar with local construction needs.
As demand for high-performance home solutions surges across the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar, Gorenje has launched the G600 dishwasher. The appliance aims to capture the premium market segment by combining a 10 percent reduction in energy consumption over standard ratings with automated features designed for modern, busy households.
A Napa Valley staple celebrates three decades of its Chenin Blanc + Viognier program, an unlikely pairing that has defined the winery’s identity since 1995. As the estate marks this milestone, winemaker Josh Widaman takes the helm of the label, pairing it with his existing leadership of the winery’s Cabernet Sauvignon production.
Two infants at Long Beach’s Miller Children’s & Women’s Hospital have become the first at the facility to receive the Renata Minima Stent. This FDA-approved technology marks a shift in pediatric cardiology, offering a device that expands alongside a growing child to treat critical vascular and congenital heart conditions.
Participants in two Texas residential developments transformed the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks into a test of physical endurance and charity. By climbing thousands of flights of stairs, residents and first responders raised over $56,000 to support veterans and the families of those injured or killed in service.
Hundreds of Amazon warehouse workers will descend on City Hall this Tuesday to demand an end to the company’s third-party delivery system. Backed by local officials, the coalition is pushing for the Delivery Protection Act, a measure that would force major logistics firms to abandon subcontracting in favor of direct employment.
Sempra Infrastructure has signed a 20-year sales and purchase agreement with Petrobras to supply 0.8 million tonnes of liquefied natural gas annually. The deal marks a significant expansion for the Houston-based company, which will source the fuel from its Port Arthur LNG Phase 2 project in Texas.
The U.S. Navy has awarded Castelion a production contract worth up to $200 million for its Blackbeard hypersonic weapon system. This order marks a rapid transition from prototype development to fleet-wide manufacturing, following an initial procurement of 50 units earlier this year to bolster carrier-based long-range strike capabilities.
A coalition of state attorneys general is moving to block Corteva’s planned corporate separation, citing concerns over potential PFAS liabilities. The agriculture giant has hit back, labeling the legal effort as an unprecedented and speculative attempt to undermine its board’s strategic decision-making process ahead of any actual litigation.
The New York-based law firm Halper Sadeh LLC has opened investigations into the acquisition deals of Baldwin Group, ACV, and Swarmer, citing concerns over potential fiduciary breaches. The firm is scrutinizing whether these proposed transactions adequately protect shareholder interests or improperly insulate insiders from the reach of superior competing offers.
Shanghai Electric reported a robust first half of 2026, with operating revenue climbing to CNY 63.33 billion and new orders surging to CNY 100.39 billion. The firm is leveraging a pivot toward green energy and industrial AI to capture high-end manufacturing contracts across European and Middle Eastern markets.
Shanghai Electric hit CNY 63.33 billion in revenue during the first half of 2026, a 16.6% rise that underscores a pivot toward green energy and industrial artificial intelligence. The firm’s interim results reveal a significant push into international markets, anchored by new orders totaling over CNY 100 billion.
Insurance software delivery is shifting from manual coding to automated production lines as Singapore-based Peak3 unveils Graphene Harness, a global AI-driven delivery lifecycle. By replacing traditional development cycles with AI-native systems, the company aims to slash implementation costs by half while empowering insurers to reconfigure their core business rules in minutes.
Singapore-based Peak3 is attempting to solve the insurance industry’s notorious software inertia with the launch of Graphene Harness, a comprehensive AI-driven delivery lifecycle. By treating system development as an automated production line, the firm aims to cut implementation costs by half and drastically accelerate the deployment of mission-critical insurance infrastructure.
Investors who purchased Pentair plc ordinary shares between March 11, 2025, and July 14, 2026, have until October 2, 2026, to seek lead plaintiff status in a pending class action lawsuit. The litigation, initiated by Rosen Law Firm, centers on allegations of misleading financial disclosures regarding inventory levels.
Chairman Ruslan Stefanchuk awarded the Ukrainian Badge of Honour to eight U.S. lawmakers and the head of the With Honor organization during a visit to Kyiv. The delegation, composed of bipartisan military veterans, traveled to Ukraine to witness the conflict firsthand as the House weighs critical new sanctions against Russia.
The U.S. Air Force has awarded Titomic USA a $5 million contract to install a high-pressure cold spray system at Tinker Air Force Base. The deal marks a pivotal expansion for the company, integrating advanced robotic manufacturing to bolster depot-level repair and sustainment capabilities for the nation's largest MRO facility.
Investors who purchased AEVEX Corp. stock following its April 2026 initial public offering have until October 20, 2026, to seek appointment as lead plaintiff in a class action lawsuit. The litigation, filed in the Southern District of California, centers on allegations of deceptive practices surrounding the company's share lock-up commitments.
Three decades of expertise converged in August as DongCheng, DCA, and DCK debuted their latest power tool lineups through a series of global livestreams. Combining 3D virtual environments with live engineering demonstrations, the company introduced specialized platforms tailored for construction, metalworking, and precision woodworking across international markets.
