Tag: Expand
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Veriforce Acquires Highwire to Expand Contractor Risk Management Capabilities
Veriforce has acquired Highwire, a U.S.-based provider of contractor prequalification and risk management solutions for the construction and capital projects sector. The deal expands Veriforce’s reach in industries such as data centers, life sciences, advanced manufacturing, and healthcare, while combining Highwire’s construction-focused platform with Veriforce’s global safety and compliance expertise. Together, the companies now support…
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REPAY and Yooz Partner to Expand Automated Vendor Payment Capabilities
REPAY Holdings Corporation has announced a new integration with Yooz, a financial automation software provider. The partnership embeds REPAY’s payment technology into Yooz’s accounts payable platform, expanding automated vendor payment options for industries including automotive, construction, manufacturing and trucking. The integration allows organizations to move from paper checks to secure digital payments such as virtual…
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U.S. Department of Labor Awards $86 Million to Expand Workforce Training in 14 States
The U.S. Department of Labor has awarded more than $86 million in Industry-Driven Skills Training Fund grants to 14 states to support workforce development and strengthen domestic manufacturing and shipbuilding. Administered by the department’s Employment and Training Administration, the grants will provide outcome-based reimbursements to employers that offer training for new and existing workers in…
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Stellantis plans $13B investment to expand US manufacturing
Dive Brief: Stellantis plans to invest $13 billion in the U.S. over the next four years to increase domestic finished vehicle production by 50% over current levels and boost its market share, per an Oct. 14 press release. The plans involve launching five new vehicles in key segments, including production of a new 4-cylinder engine.…
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Newforma Partners with TD SYNNEX’s Datech to Expand AECO Software Distribution
Newforma has formed a channel partnership with Datech, the design software business of TD SYNNEX, to expand access to its project and information management software for the architecture, engineering, construction and owner (AECO) industry. Under the agreement, TD SYNNEX will serve as an official distributor of Newforma solutions, making the company’s cloud-based tools available to…
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California lawmakers pass bill to expand manufacturing decarbonization projects
Dive Brief: The California Legislature on Sept. 10 overwhelmingly passed a bill that would provide financing for manufacturers looking to adopt thermal energy storage systems and heat pumps for their operations. AB 1280, introduced by Democratic Assembly member Robert Garcia, would expand the types of decarbonization projects considered eligible for financial incentives under programs like…