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RICHMOND, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Returning for its 35th year of inspiring innovation in the next generation of scientists, the annual Toshiba/NSTA ExploraVision science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) competition is now open for registration. The program, sponsored by Toshiba and administered by the National Science Teaching Association (NSTA), challenges students to use problem solving, critical thinking and teamwork to imagine solutions to real-life issues. Participants will ha...

ST. PAUL, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ecolab Inc. will host its 2026 Investor Day in conjunction with the SC26 Supercomputing Conference on Tuesday, November 17, 2026, in Chicago. Christophe Beck, chairman, president and chief executive officer; Scott Kirkland, chief financial officer; and other members of Ecolab’s senior leadership team will provide an in-depth look at the technology, innovation and growth strategies that are strengthening the company’s business model, market position and long-ter...

CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--SalesJack, the sales platform built for lumberyards and building materials dealers (LBM), today launched SalesJack Radar alongside major upgrades to its CRM and mobile app. The release adds AI search and an AI agent that proactively identifies the biggest opportunities, and improved navigation built around rep priorities. SalesJack already brings dealer data together across ERP data, 3rd party quotes, permit data, and email data. The new release makes that connected da...

IRVING, Texas & VANCOUVER, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Builders FirstSource, Inc. (NYSE: BLDR), a leading provider of building materials and value-added services, and Digs, a leading AI platform for homebuilders and homeowners, today announced a strategic partnership to deliver the next generation of AI-powered workflows and digital infrastructure for professional builders and homeowners. Under the partnership, Builders FirstSource is the solo lead on Digs’ $25.3 million Series A financing and has...

CHICAGO & ZUG, Switzerland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Amrize (NYSE: AMRZ) Board of Directors has appointed Samuel J. Poletti as Chief Financial Officer, effective August 24. Poletti succeeds Baris Oran, who is stepping down for personal reasons. The company has also named Dillon Cumming as vice president of Investor Relations. Poletti has been a member of Amrize’s Executive Committee as its Chief Strategy and M&A Officer since the company’s listing on the NYSE in June 2025. Poletti led the succe...

COSTA MESA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--526 Media Group, the leading independent B2B media company serving the lumber, building materials, and construction industry, today announced the acquisition of ARCHITECT, Journal of Light Construction, and a portfolio of additional titles from Zonda.ARCHITECT is a premier platform for architecture and design professionals, while Journal of Light Construction is a trusted resource for professional residential builders and remodelers. The acquired portfolio al...

ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Arbor Alliance, an Atlanta-based tree care services provider, has acquired Druid Tree Service, a Nashville company founded in 1978 with nearly five decades of operational history. Druid Tree Service operates across Middle Tennessee, serving residential and commercial clients. Day-to-day operations will be led by a newly appointed ISA Certified Master Arborist, and the company will continue to serve all existing customers under the Druid name, with the same production c...

WILDLIGHT, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Rayonier Inc. (NYSE:RYN) today released its 2025 Corporate Responsibility Report. The report highlights the company’s progress across four corporate responsibility pillars: Forests, Planet, People, and Practices. These pillars focus on managing forests sustainably, minimizing environmental impacts, focusing on Team Members and safety, and prioritizing strong governance practices. “At Rayonier, sustainability and corporate responsibility are ingrained in everyth...

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--CitroTech (NYSE AM: CITR), a specialty chemical company developing environmentally responsible fire retardant solutions, today announced that CEO Wes Bolsen will ring the Closing Bell at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on Wednesday, August 19. The milestone underscores recognition from Wall Street for the need to shift from legacy fire suppression and pressure treated lumber using toxic retardants to EPA Safer Choice recognized fire prevention chemistry. The fire p...

ALPHARETTA, Ga.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mativ Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: MATV) today announced its participation in the following upcoming investor conferences: Seaport Research Partners Annual Summer Investor Conference (Virtual) – August 18, 2026 Sidoti Small-Cap Virtual Investor Conference – September 23, 2026 Thank you for your interest in Mativ. We look forward to your participation in the conferences. About Mativ Mativ Holdings, Inc. is a global leader in specialty materials, solving our customers’...