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Yahoo
15-07-2025
- Yahoo
Smyrna police respond to 'active shooter' near Lee Victory Parkway
Rutherford County rescue personnel are responding to an active shooter near Lee Victory Parkway at Legacy Wine & Spirits in Smyrna on July 15. Several police cruisers and first responder vehicles remained in the area, blocking off access to passersby shortly before 3 p.m. Smyrna police confirmed via Facebook around 2 p.m. July 15 that an active shooter situation was happening in the city and asked residents to avoid the area. This is a breaking news story and it will be updated as more information becomes available. This article originally appeared on Nashville Tennessean: Smyrna police working 'active shooter' call on Lee Victory Parkway
Associated Press
09-07-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
ModusLink Achieves Significant Reductions in Energy Use, Emissions, and Water Consumption in FY24
Significant environmental gains reflect ModusLink's commitment to ESG-driven supply chain transformation SMYRNA, TN, UNITED STATES, July 9, 2025 / / -- ModusLink Corporation has announced major sustainability gains across its global operations in Fiscal Year 2024, marking continued progress toward its environmental, social, and governance (ESG) commitments. In their latest Sustainability Report, ModusLink reported a 23% reduction in total energy consumption, a 15% reduction in vehicle fuel use, and a 9% drop in total greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions compared to its FY2019 baseline. The company also achieved a 4% decrease in total water consumption through facility consolidations and efficiency upgrades. 'These results attest to ModusLink's commitment to building a sustainable global supply chain,' said Fawaz Khalil, Chief Executive Officer at ModusLink. 'We are proud of our teams around the world for not only meeting but exceeding our ESG targets. Sustainability is not a passing trend for us; it's part of how we operate.' These achievements build on ModusLink's five-year track record of exceeding its GHG reduction goals and reinforce its role as a responsible global supply chain partner. For more details, access the full FY2024 Sustainability Report here. For further inquiries about ModusLink's sustainability efforts, please contact: Mahnoor Khan, Global ESG Coordinator – [email protected] | +31642925683 About ModusLink Corporation ModusLink Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of Steel Partners Holdings L.P. (OTCQX:SPLP), serves the supply chain management markets. ModusLink is an end-to-end global supply chain solutions and e-commerce provider, serving clients in markets such as consumer electronics, communications, computing, software and retail. ModusLink designs and executes critical elements in its clients' global supply chains to improve speed to market, product customization, flexibility, cost, quality and service. These benefits are delivered through a combination of industry expertise, innovative service solutions, integrated operations, proven business processes, an expansive global footprint, and world-class technology. ModusLink also produces and licenses an entitlement management solution powered by its enterprise-class Poetic ® software, which offers a complete solution for activation, provisioning, entitlement subscription, and data collection from physical goods (connected products) and digital products. ModusLink has an integrated network of strategically located facilities in various countries, including numerous sites throughout North America, Europe and Asia. Mahnoor Khan ModusLink Corporation +31 6 42925683 email us here Visit us on social media: LinkedIn Instagram Facebook YouTube X Legal Disclaimer: EIN Presswire provides this news content 'as is' without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the author above.
Yahoo
07-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Nautic Partners Completes Acquisition of Ideal Tridon Group in Partnership with Management
PROVIDENCE, R.I., July 07, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nautic Partners is pleased to announce that, in partnership with management, it has closed the acquisition of Ideal Tridon Group ("Ideal Tridon") from TruArc Partners. Headquartered in Smyrna, TN with additional facilities globally, Ideal Tridon is a scaled manufacturer of engineered components used to secure, support, and connect the movement of fluids, air, and electricity in critical applications. The company has a broad product portfolio of leading brands with more than 60,000 SKUs and an expansive base of over 20,000 customers. Ideal Tridon's products are ubiquitous in commercial and industrial facilities and infrastructure. They include engineered clamps, brackets, fittings, metal framing systems, couplings, industrial hose connections, and hygienic flow control components used in diverse applications such as electrical wiring, HVAC, liquid cooling, process manufacturing, facility automation, power and emissions systems, and water/wastewater management. Chris Pierce, Managing Director at Nautic, said, "We are thrilled to partner with Ideal Tridon, a business with a strong leadership team, an outstanding reputation, and attractive growth potential. We look forward to supporting the next chapter of their success. We are also excited to add another investment to our engineered products portfolio within Nautic's Industrials group. We view Ideal Tridon as a great fit for our thematic focus in several engineered component subsectors including electrical products, flow control, and facility automation, with exposure to many of the high growth markets we proactively target." Andrew Brewster, Principal at Nautic, added, "Ideal Tridon is a highly diverse and resilient business led by a growth-oriented management team that has done a terrific job moving the business into attractive markets and taking share in recent years. The company designs and manufactures components that are relatively low cost but critical parts of complex systems making connections in manufacturing plants, commercial facilities, infrastructure, and industrial equipment. We believe there is still significant runway for organic growth and an opportunity to further broaden the company's leading brand portfolio through add-on acquisitions." Rick Stepien, CEO of Ideal Tridon Group, said, "Ideal Tridon has undergone a remarkable transformation in recent years, expanding our product portfolio, global footprint, and operational capabilities. Through 15 strategic acquisitions across faster growing segments, we have diversified into new markets such as semiconductor, data centers, pharmaceutical, food & beverage manufacturing, aerospace, renewable energy, and infrastructure. The electrical segment now represents our largest application set. We lead with application knowledge and engineering expertise and have supported our customers by adding new products to our portfolio including hygienic flow control components, EV battery cooling components, custom hose and fittings, and customized metal and fiberglass support systems. However, the values that define us – our dedication to quality, service, and innovation – remain unchanged. With Nautic's support, we are eager to accelerate our trajectory and continue delivering exceptional value to our customers." Guggenheim Securities, LLC and McDermott Will & Emery LLP represented Nautic in the transaction. MidCap Financial Services, LLC led the financing for the transaction and Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP served as financing legal counsel to Nautic. Lincoln International, Harris Williams, and Weil, Gosthal, & Manges LLP advised TruArc Partners. About Ideal Tridon Ideal Tridon Group is a global leader in engineered joining and support solutions, offering a broad range of clamps, brackets, strapping, fittings, couplings, and hose connections through a portfolio of trusted brands. With manufacturing and distribution operations across North America, Europe, and Asia, the company supports customers in industrial, commercial, and infrastructure markets worldwide. Learn more at About Nautic Partners Nautic Partners is a Providence, Rhode Island-based middle-market private equity firm that focuses our expertise and market knowledge on sub-verticals within three sectors: Healthcare, Industrials and Services. Nautic has completed over 160 platform transactions throughout our 38-year history. In pursuing our thematic and proactive investment strategy, we seek to partner with executives and management teams in an effort to accelerate the growth trajectory of our portfolio companies via acquisitions, targeted operating initiatives, and increased management team depth. For more information, please visit View source version on Contacts Nautic Partners, LLCAllan PetersenManaging Director, 401.278.6770
Washington Post
18-06-2025
- Health
- Washington Post
In stressful times, are we making our pets anxious? Causes and cures for pet anxiety
In this age of heightened anxiety , many of us turn to our pets for emotional support. But is our behavior increasing our furry friends' fears? The answer isn't simple, says Frankie Jackson, a veterinary nurse and animal behavior consultant, and the owner of Canine Counseling in Smyrna, Georgia. She said she's seen an increase in anxiety among her animal and human clients, but that it's hard to unwind the cause and effect.
National Post
16-06-2025
- Automotive
- National Post
50% Hydrogen Blend Testing Successfully Completed at Georgia Power's Plant McDonough-Atkinson
Article content Georgia Power and Mitsubishi Power collaborate on the world's largest hydrogen fuel blending demonstration to date on an advanced class gas turbine; Latest test builds on 2022 test as company continues to advance innovative R&D, cleaner natural gas technologies to serve Georgia electric customers Article content ATLANTA — Georgia Power and Mitsubishi Power have successfully completed a second trial blending hydrogen and natural gas fuels at both partial and full load on an M501GAC natural gas turbine at Georgia Power's Plant McDonough-Atkinson in Smyrna, Georgia. The demonstration project is the first to validate 50%* hydrogen fuel blending on an advanced class gas turbine, and the largest test of this kind in the world to date, with the 50% blend providing an approximately 22% reduction in CO2 emissions compared to 100% natural gas. Several tests were conducted prior to the 50% blend demonstration including multiple blend percentages that ranged from 5% to 50%, and testing occurred across several weeks in May and June. Article content Article content Investments we're making in our fleet and power grid today will benefit future generations, and I'm very proud of the team at Plant McDonough-Atkinson and Mitsubishi Power for their dedication to this project and safely completing this test. Article content Last year, the existing gas turbine was converted from steam-cooled to air-cooled, which includes J series combustion technology with proven high hydrogen co-firing capability. The conversion provides the benefits of faster startup times, increased turn down capability and decreased maintenance expenses, while also supporting the ability for this successful landmark hydrogen blend testing. Article content Georgia Power, the largest electric subsidiary of Southern Company, collaborated with Mitsubishi Power for the landmark testing as part of a continued commitment to new research and development (R&D) to advance reliable and affordable energy for customers, while reducing carbon emissions across its generation fleet. In fact, Georgia Power has reduced its carbon emissions by more than 60% since 2007. This test follows the first 20% by volume hydrogen blending test at Plant McDonough-Atkinson completed in 2022. Learn more about Georgia Power's landmark hydrogen blending project. Article content The Plant McDonough-Atkinson facility, located less than ten miles from downtown Atlanta, has served electric customers for more than 80 years and was fully converted to natural gas in 2012 and expanded to power up to 1.7 million homes. It currently operates with six advanced, large-capacity M501G and M501GAC series gas turbines, which deliver high performance and high efficiency, as well as three steam turbines running in three blocks of 2-on-1 combined-cycle configuration and two gas/oil fueled combustion turbines. Article content 'Natural gas serves a critical role in our generation mix, providing flexibility, baseload power and quick response to customer demand, and will continue to be an important fuel as we plan to meet the energy needs of a growing Georgia through a diverse portfolio of generation resources,' said Rick Anderson, senior vice president and senior production officer for Georgia Power. 'At Georgia Power, innovative testing such as this is just one way we help ensure we can deliver reliable and affordable energy for customers for decades into the future, and reduce our overall emissions. Investments we're making in our fleet and power grid today will benefit future generations, and I'm very proud of the team at Plant McDonough-Atkinson and Mitsubishi Power for their dedication to this project and safely completing this test.' Article content Mitsubishi Power completed the hydrogen blending on one M501GAC gas turbine unit, Article content with an approximate one-on-one output of 283 MW. Mitsubishi Power provided full turnkey service for this project including engineering, planning, hydrogen blending hardware, controls, commissioning and risk management. Mitsubishi Power partnered with Certarus to source and manage the hydrogen supply and logistics. Article content 'It has been a privilege to partner with Georgia Power on this landmark project,' said Mark Bissonnette, executive vice president and chief operating officer of Power Generation at Mitsubishi Power Americas. 'Building on the success of our earlier tests, we have achieved a 50% hydrogen blend in an advanced-class gas turbine, showcasing the capabilities of our state-of-the-art technology. This is a significant milestone for both companies to help Georgia Power reduce carbon emissions across its generation fleet.' Article content Southern Company's industry-leading R&D organization served as technical consultants on the project. The team is engaged in research focused on low-carbon hydrogen power generation, production, delivery, transportation, infrastructure and energy storage. Article content Natural gas currently provides 40 percent of Georgia Power's annual energy generation and has long been a bedrock fuel for the company. Georgia Power continues to work with the Georgia Public Service Commission (PSC) to ensure it can reliably and economically meet the energy needs of a growing Georgia through the longstanding Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) process. The company is currently developing three new Mitsubishi Power simple cycle combustion turbine resources, capable of utilizing hydrogen, at Plant Yates in Coweta County as approved by the Georgia PSC in the 2023 Integrated Resource Plan Update (IRP). Article content In addition to new natural gas generation, Georgia Power is also investing in existing power plants to better serve Georgia. Notably, the company has proposed upgrades to ten natural gas turbines – both combined cycle and simple cycle – at Plant McIntosh in the 2025 IRP. These enhancements are expected to add an additional 268-megawatts of capacity, helping to meet the projected energy demands from existing infrastructure. Combined with new renewable generation resources such as solar, these initiatives highlight Georgia Power's dedication to reducing carbon emissions while fostering a resilient and reliable energy future and meeting the increasing energy needs of the state. Article content To learn more about how Georgia Power is meeting the needs of customers through a diverse, balanced energy portfolio, and the IRP process, visit Article content * The ratio of hydrogen content indicates volume ratio. Article content About Georgia Power Article content Georgia Power is the largest electric subsidiary of Southern Company (NYSE: SO), America's premier energy company. Value, Reliability, Customer Service and Stewardship are the cornerstones of the company's promise to 2.8 million customers in all but four of Georgia's 159 counties. Committed to delivering clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy, Georgia Power maintains a diverse, innovative generation mix that includes nuclear, coal and natural gas, as well as renewables such as solar, hydroelectric and wind. Georgia Power offers rates below the national average, focuses on delivering world-class service to its customers every day and the company is recognized by J.D. Power as an industry leader in customer satisfaction. For more information, visit and connect with the company on Facebook ( X ( and Instagram ( Article content About Mitsubishi Power Article content Mitsubishi Power Americas, Inc. (Mitsubishi Power) headquartered in Lake Mary, Florida, employs more than 3,000 power generation, energy storage, and digital solutions experts and professionals. Our employees are focused on empowering customers to affordably and reliably combat climate change while also advancing human prosperity throughout North, Central, and South America. Mitsubishi Power's power generation solutions include gas, steam, and aero-derivative turbines; power trains and power islands; geothermal systems; PV solar project development; environmental controls; and services. Energy storage solutions include green hydrogen, battery energy storage systems, and services. Mitsubishi Power also offers intelligent solutions that use artificial intelligence to enable autonomous operation of power plants. Mitsubishi Power is a power solutions brand of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI). Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, MHI is one of the world's leading heavy machinery manufacturers with engineering and manufacturing businesses spanning energy, infrastructure, transport, aerospace, and defense. For more information, visit the Mitsubishi Power Americas website and follow us on LinkedIn. Article content Article content Article content Contacts Article content
