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FEBRUARY 2022

N E W S

Electrify America Inks with

Ford Motor Company to

Provide Future All-Electric

Vehicle Owners ...

Electric Vehicle Adhesives

Market Worth $2.1 Billion

LLC Constructs Two Utility

Scale Projects

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E D I T O R ‘ S N O T E

At the recent COP 26

UN Climate Change

Conference in

Glasgow, where over

100 countries made net-zero

pledges to limit global warming

to 1.5°C, attention is now

focused on the energy sector,

which is responsible for over

70% of global greenhouse gas

emissions. To counteract this,

renewable energy is poised to

take on the challenge, playing

a vital role in reducing global

warming.

According to recent reports,

advanced robotics, advanced

photovoltaic (PV), big

data, artificial intelligence,

blockchain, distributed

energy storage systems,

grid integration, bioenergy,

green hydrogen, wind, and

hydropower will get the most

attention in the renewable

energy industry.

The COP26 climate conference

also saw the United States,

Canada, and 18 other nations’

agreement to phase out public

financing for fossil fuel projects

overseas by the end of 2022

and instead invest in renewable

energy. By bringing together

wealthy donor countries and

poorer developing countries

that receive international

financial assistance, the

COP26 agreement intends

to forge a consensus among

governments to abandon

Omicron Impact on

Renewable Energy

polluting projects in favor

of renewable energy, both

to reduce emissions and to

prevent stranded assets.

However, 2022 also sees a

roadblock for the renewable

section, particularly because

of the Omicron variant. When

immunizations become more

readily accessible this year,

worldwide energy companies

will confront a quandary. recruit

unvaccinated workers.

While forcing vaccinations

will undoubtedly spark

controversy, at least one large

corporation will try it. Nationally

controlled oil businesses

seem to be a sensible early

adopter, but more responsible

multinational organizations will

find themselves at the heart of

a volatile debate.

It would appear that this choice,

two years after the pandemic

began, is the most challenging

consequence directly related

to COVID-19. However, while

many parts of the world have

adjusted to the “new normal,”

such as the continued anxiety

over the Omicron variety, at

least one more concern is

expected in 2022.

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C O N T E N T S

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Enhancing Hygiene and

Security of Business

Operations During ...

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Lg Launches New Virtual

Platform For Air Solution ...

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Omicron Impact on Renewable

Energy

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Tips to Enhance Your

Workspace to Increase

Employee Productivity

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4 Tips for Restoring Your OId

Furniture

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Digital Innovation in the

Construction Industry

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Electrify America Inks with

Ford Motor Company ...

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Anixa Biosciences’ Covid-19

Compounds Expected to be ...

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Electric Vehicle Adhesives

Market Worth $2.1 Billion

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LLC Constructs Two Utility

Scale Projects

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Rise of Delta Variant Triggers

Return to Workplace Concerns

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Medivolve Announces New

COVID-19 Testing Mobile ...

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FEATURE STORY

Enhancing Hygiene and

Security of Business

Operations During

COVID Alert Level 3

Good hygiene and cleanliness have become further emphasized, especially with

the Philippines under alert level 3 measures to combat the growing COVID-19

pandemic. Under such restrictions, a nightly 12:00 AM to 4:00 AM curfew, facemask

and face shield requirements, strict social distancing protocols, adjustment

of operation hours of various businesses and establishments, etc. are being implemented

nationwide. Due to the cyclical pattern of addressing the pandemic, the term “new normal” is

now just “normal”.

Because of the state of the world, washing hands has transformed from an action we almost

always forget to do before a meal, into an hourly ritual required to stave off COVID-19 and any

other potential viruses or bacteria that may come our way.Luckily for us, Co Ban Kiat Hardware

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Inc. is here to supply the general public with

offensive and defensive tools to help us stay clean

and healthy. With these products, each room in

any place will be spick and span—great for us, bad

for those pesky microbes.

To blow away those viruses, Deton’s industrial

wall fans, commercial floor fans, and drum fans

are readily available for purchase. As the largest

manufacturer of ventilation equipment, Deton’s

products are highly optimized in design and

structure. Comfortable and safe wind emerges

from these fans, making them an ideal choice for

cooling factories, mining industries, garages, and

more.

Experts in Centers for Disease Control and

Prevention recommends a layered approach to

reduce exposures to SARS-CoV-2, the virus

that causes COVID-19. This approach includes

using multiple mitigation strategies, including

improvements to building ventilation, to reduce

the spread of disease and lower the risk of

exposure. Deton’s industrial fans are the perfect

product to mitigate the spread of Covid-19 in

office and industrial settings.

Making floors spotless are Nifisk’s vacuums.

For businesses and institutions to remain in

operation, the foundations and floors upon

which we walk must be dirt and dust-free.

Thus, these vacuums are the best tools to

sanitize hospitals, unsully store aisles, disinfect

warehouses, and hundreds of other locations.

Nilfisk’s vacuums boast a custom-built,

automated design that draws in dirt, pet hair,

dust, little particles of random materials easily

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and effortlessly. Nilfisk boasts their vacuum

models’ ease of use, maneuverability, particle

retention, and much, much more.

Truly, these ventilation technologies and vacuum

cleaners will make any space a speckless safe

haven. But an immaculate location can only

protect you so much. The greatest weapon against

COVID-19 or any other virus or bacteria for

that matter is washing your hands thoroughly.

According to the Centers for Disease Control

and Prevention, washing your hands with soap

and water for 20 seconds will guarantee the death

of bacteria and other foreign bodies.

That being said, the Delta Faucent and the Dyson

Airblade is your sword and shield against those

infectous diseases.

The Delta faucets last longer than your average

kitchen faucet, prevents leakages effectively,

Includes a magnetic holder for the kitchen sprayer,

fits easily into standard sink configurations, and is

easy to clean spray holes. The water output is also

powerful enough to make any clingy particle slide

right down.

Meanwhile, the Dyson Airblade Hand Dryer

is touch-free, which helps prevent the spread

of bacteria and viruses. This dryer has HEPA

filters fitted as standard. For over 15 years Dyson

microbiologists have drawn on expertise from

a range of sectors, including the food industry,

the public health sector, academia and chemical

microbiology – to ensure its Dyson Airblade

technology is hygienic for real-world use.

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Where to Buy?

For 100 years, Co Ban Kiat Hardware Inc. is the most trusted distributor of home improvement and

hardware items in the Philippines.

Let’s shop wisely. #StayAtHome and order online at your convenience. Visit us in the following sites

and enjoy deals, discounts, and more!

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FEATURE STORY

Co Ban Kiat Hardware, Inc.

Ground Floor, Cobankiat Building II

231 Juan Luna St. Binondo Manila, Philippines.

Phone +632 8243-1931

Phone +632 8242-6925

Phone +632 8894-6561 & +638-272-931-981

Email info@cobankiat.com.ph;

ind@cobankiat.com.ph

Coby’s Design Center

Unit 467 level 4 Shangri-La Plaza

Edsa Corner Shaw Boulevard

Mandaluyong City, Philippines

Phone +632 86364895

About CBK Hardware

For almost a hundred years, a family’s surname has become synonymous to the country’s biggest

hardware supply company. Co Ban Kiat Hardware Incorporated, of the Cobankiat family has a regular

client network of more than 1,500 industrial organizations; 1,600 traditional community hardware

stores, and 584 home building specialty chain of stores across Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao. This evergrowing

conglomerate traces its humble roots to Manila Chinatown, as a pioneer enterprise started by

family’s patriarch, Mr. Cobankiat in 1920. Despite the ruins of World War II, the business goes back to

its feet in 1948, rebuilding a storefront from the very same spot where it was known for three decades.

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This ever-growing conglomerate traces its humble roots to Manila Chinatown, as a pioneer enterprise

started by family’s patriarch, Mr. Cobankiat in 1920. Despite the ruins of World War II, the business goes

back to its feet in 1948, rebuilding a storefront from the very same spot where it was known for three

decades.

While the Filipinos continue to rebuild their lives post war, CBK Hardware sees the opportunity to

introduce the retail concept once unheard for in hardware industry. Cobankiat Hardware brought

the first DIY business in the Asia. A do it on yourself concept that created Cobankiat hardware in the

Philippines. The Hardware Workshop Store is the fruit if this endeavor. CBK Hardware further cemented

its legendary distribution channel with the creation of Coby’ Design Center in Edsa Shangi La in 1996, a

specialty store that caters to discriminating taste of modern Filipinos.

In 1997, Mr. Johnny Cobankiat, the 4th generation Cobankiat leader, set another milestone for the

company when he brings a franchise of Ace Hardware USA to the Philippines, and signs up CBK Hardware

as one of its major suppliers. This further expanded into delivering quality world class products nearer to

families of Filipino overseas workers in the countryside.

A century’s excellence can quickly pass, and guided by the vision to be the largest network supplier of

the biggest global brands in the hardware industry, CBK Hardware resolve to source the best products to

supply its customers anytime and every time.

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FEATURE STORY

LG Launches New Virtual

Platform For Air Solution

Technology

The LG HVAC Virtual Experience Provides Visitors with the Opportunity to Explore a Wide Range of

Residential and Commercial Solutions

As consumers and business have looked to online recourses to help influencer their purchase

decision, virtual experiences have become a key trend. In light of this, LG Electronics

(LG) Home Appliance & Air Solution Company has opened a new online showroom,

LG HVAC Virtual Experience. Utilizing the latest in digital technology, this interactive

online showroom lets visitors get to know LG’s diverse range of residential and commercial indoor

environmental solutions from the comfort and safety of their homes.

The showroom delivers an intuitive, virtual experience that lets visitors view the compa-ny’s latest

solutions in a variety of virtual environments to learn about the benefits they provide, such as greater

comfort, improved indoor air quality and seamless control, all important in helping customers make

informed and important decisions for the family or employees.

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Upon entering LG HVAC Virtual Experience, visitors can choose from a range of busi-ness and living

space categories: Residential Apartment, Residential Villa, Office Gen-eral, Office High-Rise, Retail

and Hotel. Customers can roam the 3D environments freely using their mouse or touchscreen. Menus

offer additional information on every model, including specifications, features, product videos and case

studies. Simple to use and navigate, LG’s new virtual platform is a great tool for consumers, industry

profes-sionals and partners looking to create healthier and more comfortable indoor spaces.

What’s more, the virtual showroom allows visitors to see the behind-the-scenes details and technologies.

Press the onscreen Airflow and Piping buttons to see how air travels in an air conditioner or air purifier

and how pipes direct water and refrigerant through a system. Virtually switch operational modes and

observe how airflow changes from one air conditioner to another. Beyond the technology and science,

the showroom is also a great place to check out all the products’ stylish designs to see how they match

various virtual interiors.

LG HVAC Virtual Experience is an open, engaging online resource that will give visi-tors a thorough

understanding of LG’s latest, optimized HVAC solutions for all kinds of spaces, helping them figure out

which products are best suited to their specific needs.

Visit LG Virtual HVAC Experience to discover the company’s latest indoor environ-mental comfort

technologies on your PC or smartphone.

About LG Electronics Home Appliance & Air Solution Company

The LG Home Appliance & Air Solution Company is a global leader in home appliances, smart home

solutions, air quality systems as well as visionary products featuring artificial intelligence. The company

is creating total solutions for the home with its industry leading core technologies and is committed

to making life better for consumers around the world by developing thoughtfully designed kitchen

appliances, living appliances and air solution products. Together, these products deliver enhanced

convenience, superb performance, efficient operation and compelling health benefits. For more

information, visit www.LG.com.

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If 2020 was the year of the COVID-19 outbreak, 2021 may mark the

beginning of the world’s reprioritization. Two continuing disasters

continue to have an impact on every part of the business: COVID-19 and

global warming. While wealthier countries formed their “new normal”

in the aftermath of their alleged win against coronavirus, less fortunate

regions continued to battle both threats.

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Solving both of these challenges this year will result in

significant action for the sector. For the power sector,

2022 may prove to be a tipping moment.

More Aggressive International Policies

to Combat Coal in 2022

For years, anybody with an interest in science has

aided in the transition of the energy sector toward a

more environmentally friendly generation. In 2022,

when this effect wears out, the energy transition will

be accelerated by the high cost and inefficiency of

contemporary fossil fuels.

For two weeks in November, the Glasgow Climate

Conference placed the worldwide forces driving

energy creation on full display. The ultimate outcome

was varied, with the majority of agreements only

formalizing an already-initiated process. However,

the COP26 concessions establish certain welldefined

objectives for electricity output for COP27 in

November 2022.

At the time, the well-publicized last-minute revisions

that weakened an otherwise unanimous resolution

against coal power production seemed to be a victory

for India, China, and pollution. However, given the

nature of the change and the outrage generated by

the concession, this struggle is far from over. Expect

COP27 delegates to begin by taking aim at coal and

then building momentum against individual fossil

fuels.

Almost every country today has a national goal

of achieving net-zero emissions. The next step of

decarbonization will include enhancing them.

This might begin in Germany, where the next

administration intends to accelerate the country’s coal

plant closures. Australia’s very modest, non-binding

net-zero aim has garnered more public support than

government backing. This administration is on track to

lose the general election next year, with practically all

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other parties demonstrating a greater commitment to decarbonization. In 2022, it seems as if

carbon goals would be strengthened, but stranger things have occurred in Australian politics.

The shifting tide begins to surpass the upstream battle of fossil fuels. The energy shift

continues with each passing year and climate summit, and the rationale for preserving fossil

fuel businesses deteriorates. As a result, acting against fossil fuels becomes simpler, speeding

up their decline.

The G20 group of countries committed to ending foreign funding of coal projects by 2021. This

came after China made more immediate pledges and before the US made minor ones. These

pronouncements have little effect on domestic coal construction, but everything is connected

to and impacts everything else in a globalized system.

The coal construction pipeline has begun its downward spiral, with 82% of pre-construction

contracts concentrated in just six nations. These include India and China, although trade

tensions and supply constraints have increased the market’s cost and inefficiency.

Market dynamics will eventually swing permanently in favor of renewables. This occurred,

perhaps, in 2020, when a pandemic disrupted fossil fuel markets and renewables continued

their steady price decline. This would have attracted investors’ attention if not for the pandemic’s

own diversion.

Allowing for immunization, adaptation, thinking time, and project lag, 2022 will begin to

demonstrate some of the long-term effects of 2020’s market disruption. Anticipate the

cancellation of previously delayed projects and an increase in investment in renewable energy

from worldwide fossil fuel businesses.

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In 2021, there was a simple solution to the vaccine issue. Due to vaccine distribution disparities,

establishing a consistent immunization program across a worldwide workforce is impractical.

In 2022, when vaccinations become more widely available, international energy firms will face

a dilemma. Should firms continue to hire unvaccinated personnel, particularly those who work

in close quarters, such as on offshore installations?

While mandating immunization will be controversial, at least one big firm will attempt it. Nationally

controlled oil corporations seem to be a reasonable early adopter, but more responsible huge

firms will find themselves at the center of a tumultuous discussion.

This choice, two years into the pandemic, seems to be the most difficult direct consequence

of COVID-19. While the majority of other parts of trade have adjusted to the “new normal,” like

with the continued anxiety about the Omicron variety, anticipate at least one new variant of

concern in 2022.

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Electrify America Inks with Ford

Motor Company to Provide Future

All-Electric Vehicle Owners with

Access to Ultra-Fast Public

Charging Network

Electrify America’s latest collaboration with Ford Motor Company signals a growing industry

commitment to electric vehicle adoption

Electrify America today announced an

agreement with Ford Motor Company

to provide ultra-fast public charging

for their future electric vehicles on

the Electrify America network. As part of the

agreement, the automaker will provide future

customers of its all-new, all-electric Mustanginspired

SUV with public fast charging

capabilities through Electrify America’s

growing charging network across the country.

Customers will be able to manage their

charging plan through features of the

company’s FordPass app, as well as through

their vehicle’s touch screen, that will be

supported by a comprehensive data feed

from Electrify America. The FordPass app will

provide real time location and charger status

data to Ford EV drivers for Electrify America’s

network of ultra-fast EV public chargers across

highway and metro charging stations planned

in 45 states and the District of Columbia.

Ford will be releasing its all-new, Mustanginspired

electric SUV, that has a targeted EPAestimated

range of 300 miles with an extended

battery and rear-wheel drive, in late 2020.* The

vehicle’s 150kW charging ability will allow very

quick charging speeds on Electrify America’s

150 to 350kW network.** Ford estimates that

its all-new, all-electric Mustang-inspired SUV

will be capable to charge up to 47 miles in

10 minutes using Electrify America DC fast

chargers, providing peace of mind for

customers to be able to charge in minutes,

not hours.

“Electrify America is proud to provide Ford

customers with access to our nationwide

network of ultra-fast public chargers,” said

Giovanni Palazzo, president and CEO of

Electrify America. “We are committed to

advancing the adoption of electric vehicles,

and value forward-thinking collaborations

with automakers like Ford, that share a

similar vision.”

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“We are excited to be working with Electrify

America given its powerful public charging

network and impressive plans for expansion,”

said Matt Stover, director of electric vehicle

services, Ford Motor Company. “As part of

our $11.5 billion investment in global electric

vehicles, we are always working to differentiate

our offerings for customers and look forward

to providing owners with a premium charging

experience and convenient access to Electrify

America’s comprehensive network.”

Electrify America expects to install or have

under development approximately 800

total charging station sites with about 3,500

chargers by December 2021. The company

will expand to 45 states and the District

of Columbia, including two cross-country

routes and 29 major metros, delivering on

its commitment to support increased zero

emission vehicle (ZEV) adoption with a network

that is comprehensive, technologically

advanced and customer-friendly.

*Based on full charge. Targeted range

applies to an available configuration.

Actual range varies with conditions such as

external elements, driving behaviors, vehicle

maintenance, and lithium-ion battery age.

Final EPA-estimated ratings available in the

2020 calendar year.

**Range and charge time based on

manufacturer computer engineering

simulations and EPA-estimated range

calculation methodology. The charging rate

decreases as battery reaches full capacity.

Your results may vary based on peak

charging times and battery state of charge.

Actual vehicle range varies with conditions

such as external elements, driving behaviors,

vehicle maintenance, and lithium-ion battery

age Final EPA-estimated ratings available in

the 2020 calendar year.

About Electrify America

Electrify America LLC, the largest, open and

brand-neutral DC fast charging network in the

U.S., is investing $2 billion over 10 years in

Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) infrastructure,

education and access. The investment will

enable millions of Americans to discover the

benefits of electric driving and support the

build-out of a nationwide network of workplace,

community and highway chargers that are

convenient and reliable. Electrify America

expects to install or have under development

approximately 800 total charging station sites

with about 3,500 chargers by December

2021. During this period, the company will

be expanding to 29 metros and 45 states,

including two cross-country routes, delivering

on its commitment to support increased ZEV

adoption with a network that is comprehensive,

technologically advanced and customerfriendly.

About Ford Motor Company

Ford Motor Company is a global company

based in Dearborn, Michigan. The company

designs, manufactures, markets and services

a full line of Ford cars, trucks, SUVs, electrified

vehicles and Lincoln luxury vehicles, provides

financial services through Ford Motor

Credit Company and is pursuing leadership

positions in electrification, autonomous

vehicles and mobility solutions. Ford employs

approximately 196,000 people worldwide.

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Electric Vehicle

Adhesives Market

Worth $2.1 Billion

Electric Vehicle Adhesives Market size is expected to grow at from USD 223 million

in 2019 to USD 2,158 million by 2024 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of

57.0% during the forecast period.

The major factor driving the electric vehicle adhesives industry during the forecast period

includes, the transition of the internal combustion engine (ICE) to electric vehicles will be

key to the increasing consumption of EV adhesives. The growing climate change concerns

and stricter emission controls are pushing the growth of electric vehicle across the world.

Exterior type to be the largest application type during the

forecast period.

The design of electric vehicles has to be lightweight to counter the weight of the battery

system used in electric vehicle. The bonding of dissimilar materials is done with the help

of structural adhesives, which further replaces fasteners, rivets and spot welding, hence

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contributing to lightweight. The use of structural adhesives also addresses the issue of

crashworthiness and safety of battery systems in electric vehicle. With the continuous

development in the technology, the consumption of adhesives in the exterior parts of electric

vehicle will further increase during the forecast period.

Plastic is projected to be the fastest-growing substrate in the

EV adhesive market

The growth of electric vehicles will propel the growth of plastics which is an essential

material required in the manufacturing. The growth of plastics in electric vehicle is driven

by the quest to make electric vehicle lightweight. The plastics that are used in the electric

vehicle can be categorized into polypropylene (PP), polyethylene (PE), acrylonitrile

butadiene styrene (ABS), polyvinyl chloride (PVC), polyamide (PA), polycarbonate and

other engineering resins. In electric vehicle, plastics are used in end-use applications such

as interior, exterior, lighting & electric wires and under the hood section. The increasing use

of plastics requires adhesives for bonding, and this increases the demand for EV adhesives

in substrate segments.

APAC to be the largest market during the forecast period.

The rising trade war tensions between the US & China and low labor costs in China have

forced various end-users of adhesives to relocate and establish their manufacturing base in

the ASEAN countries. This relocation is expected to increase the demand for adhesives in

the ASEAN countries. India offers low-cost labor, which can provide significant investment

opportunities for companies. Government initiatives such as Make in India and proposed

scheme on entrepreneurship development by the current government may open up

additional opportunities in the industrial and infrastructure construction segments. All these

factors are expected to drive the market in APAC.

The major players in Electric Vehicle Adhesives Market are Henkel (Germany), H.B. Fuller

(US), Sika AG (Switzerland), 3M (US), Wacker Chemie AG (Germany), Bostik SA – An

Arkema company (France), L&L Products (US), Jowat SE (Germany), Ashland (US), PPG

Industries, (US) and Permabond (UK).

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Two Utility Scale

Projects

United Renewable Energy LLC,

a leading national solar project

developer and construction firm,

has completed construction on two

solar photovoltaic projects in Georgia totaling

over 3.8 MW of generation on approximately

30 acres of land. Both projects were made

possible by debt financing from United

Community Bank, a Southeastern regional

community bank with specialized commercial

lending capabilities, including renewable

energy financing.

The solar projects are located in Northern

Georgia, one in Chattooga County near Trion

and the other in Stephens County. Both projects

benefit the local community with lease or tax

payments, while the Trion project uses land

near the Chattooga River which had limited

traditional development potential. This project

portfolio uniquely brings solar generation to

North Georgia, in contrast to the vast majority

of solar projects in the state which are located

in rural areas of South Georgia.

The energy generated by the solar projects

is purchased by a local utility under separate

competitively awarded purchased power

agreements. The solar projects generate

enough energy to offset the annual usage of

nearly 400 homes.

“We are pleased to have been a part in

bringing these projects to fruition because

of the many real benefits it provides the local

communities. We appreciate the opportunity

to partner with an industry leader such as

United Renewable Energy to support the

growth of the solar industry in the Southeast,”

said Clayton Summers, Senior Vice President

of Renewable Energy Finance at United

Community Bank.

The Trion project debt closings completed

earlier this year. The unique revenue streams

required a custom debt structure, highlighting

United Community Bank’s unique ability to

understand the challenges of solar energy

projects including uneven monthly revenue

streams, low initial energy values, and other

challenges to solar financing. “Without United

Community Bank’s strong focus on solar

and unique structure, the private owners of

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these projects would have had a difficult time

acquiring and funding these projects,” said

William Silva, CEO of United Renewable Energy

LLC. “We are proud to have developed and

constructed these beautiful projects with the

wonderful people of Chattooga and Stephens

counties, and to work with the project owners

and United Community Bank through the post

construction debt diligence process.”

A spokesperson for the project owners stated,

“We appreciate United Community Bank and

United Renewable Energy for their diligent

efforts that enabled our investors to make this

solid investment and recoup their capital to

use in future investment opportunities.”

About United Renewable

Energy

URE is an engineering, procurement,

and construction firm developing utility

photovoltaic farms and energy storage

systems. URE focuses on creative design

and installation of solar energy systems and

energy storage projects with superior quality,

performance, and safety at competitive costs.

About United Community

Banks, Inc.

United Community Banks, Inc. (NASDAQ:

UCBI) is a bank holding company

headquartered in Blairsville, Georgia, with

executive offices in Greenville, South Carolina.

United is one of the southeast region’s

largest full-service financial institutions with

$12.8 billion in assets, and 147 offices in

Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina and

Tennessee. It operates principally through

United Community Bank, its bank subsidiary,

which specializes in personalized community

banking services for individuals, small

businesses and companies. Services include a

full range of consumer and commercial banking

products, including mortgage, advisory, and

treasury management. Respected national

research firms consistently recognize United

Community Bank for outstanding customer

service. For five of the past six years, J.D.

Power has ranked United Community Bank

first in customer satisfaction in the Southeast.

In 2019, for the sixth consecutive year, Forbes

magazine included United on its list of the 100

Best Banks in America, and for the first time

included United on its list of The World’s Best

Banks.

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Tips to Enhance Your

Workspace to Increase

Employee Productivity

employee efficiency while retaining their

mental well-being and happiness. Besides

self-grooming and training, workplace

ambiance also plays a major role in employee

productivity. If you have been ignoring the

significance of a healthy workplace, then it’s

time to pull it on top of your priority list:

Here are some tips for creating a workspace

that triggers your employees right on point to

produce the best results:

Update Office:

Here are some tips for creating

a workspace that triggers your

employees right on point to produce

the best results.

Every business yearns to turn into a corporate

giant and reach an unparalleled height where

no competitor can reach them. That’s why

every organization pays attention to boosting

employee working and productivity. No matter

how much competent and qualified your

employees are, there are always ways to bring

betterment in their performance and efficiency.

But most organizations don’t understand

that employee productivity isn’t all about

accomplishing an assigned task quickly and in

a better way. It’s about continuously improving

Positive change in the physical environment

of an office plays a significant role in

employee engagement and productivity. It

doesn’t mean that you should hire a designer

or create a lavishing space.

Focus on little things like proper furniture,

lightning, and equipment also create a

huge difference. The key is to create a

work environment which fosters new ideas,

creativity, and where employees don’t feel

depressed and bound.

Focus on little things like proper furniture,

lightning, and equipment also create a

huge difference. The key is to create a

work environment which fosters new ideas,

creativity, and where employees don’t feel

depressed and bound.

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Organize your Office: You are wrong if you

think that a messy office symbolizes that you

are too busy creating great ideas. Don’t get

inspired by Einstein’s messy hair. Cluttered

and messy work environment hinders

creativity rather than fostering it.

Just imagine how you will feel if you enter a

space where spare chairs are rolling on the

floor, cartons are piled up in a corner, and

dust-covered broken printer and photocopy

machine are placed helplessly in the other

corner? Wouldn’t that be suffocating? So,

how can you expect your employees to work

in such an environment?

You should create a space to keep all these

spare, broken, and other service goods to

increase your workspace potential to do more.

You can choose any industrial shed design

according to your requirement and create a

place to place excessive and broken things

to get an organized workspace.

Give Personal Space:

Most organizations focus on creating a space

which fosters mutual coordination, harmony,

and collaboration for strong teamwork. But

little do they know that individual space is also

essential to enhance employee productivity.

requirements and mood. So, you should give

your employees the liberty to create a personal

workspace to enhance their productivity and

well-being.

Room for a Break:

Humans’ brain doesn’t like the feeling of

being bound. That’s why you start feeling dull

and depressed after sticking to a particular

space for a long time. A little change in the

environment has a pleasant impact on your

mood and creativity. Same goes with your

employees! Looking at the same walls, sitting

on a particular chair and living in the same

environment can decrease their productivity

and creativity.

It is essential to have a break room for your

employees where they can relax, recharge

their brain, and have a much-needed change

of environment for better productivity.

Your employees are not machines, they

are humans, and humans need favorable

ambiance and surroundings to produce

better results. Make sure you provide them

their desirable work environment if you want

your employees to show good performance

and company grow.

Employees feel more emotionally connected

to a personalized workspace, tailored to their

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4 Tips for Restoring Your

OId Furniture

Your furniture is the life of your living room, and if it is getting old and rusty, it means

your living room is losing its charm. You can consider buying a new one, but that will

drain all your savings. Buying new furniture is not the only option you have if your

furniture has lost its beauty. There are several ways in which you can restore your

furniture and can make it look as good as new. You can lighten up your living room by using

the same furniture by just following a few DIY tips. Let’s have a look at a few tips that will help

you turn your new furniture into a new one.

Paint It Over

The easiest and the most effective tip to make your furniture look new is to paint it over. Most

of the time, the furniture looks dull because it loses its finish or original color. But, you can fix

that easily by giving it a new paint. This will also give you an opportunity to change the color

of the furniture. So, if there is a color which you always wanted to add in your living room, pick

that one and start painting. If you are creative, you can also paint designs on it. That way it will

feel like you just got the latest model from the market.

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Use Wallpaper

If the idea of painting the furniture sounds too messy for you, then do not worry, you can forget

about that option and can always go for wallpapers. Covering it with paper will not just give it a

new design but it will also keep the surface protected. The best part about this is that you can find

thousands of different paper designs in the market. This allows you to choose the perfect match for

your living room. It also saves you the trouble of dipping your hands in paint.

Use Hole Plug

If your furniture is too old and has small holes in it, you can fix that as well by using hole plugs.

Hole plugs are designed specifically to cover furniture holes. They are mostly made with durable

plastics and are very reliable. They are very easy to install as well because all you need to do is

plug it. You can find hole plugs in various sizes, so you can always choose the one that will be

perfect for your furniture hole. They come in different colors and designs as well, so you can easily

find the one that matches your furniture color or texture.

Clean It Thoroughly

You can restore the look of your old furniture by doing something as simple as cleaning it deeply.

Everyone cleans their furniture regularly, but with time it gets a bit dull and requires deep cleaning.

Use soap or detergents to clean it properly; especially the leather part. You can also use a vacuum

cleaner as well to get out all the dust. Using shining cleaners can also give a lively look to your

furniture.

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Digital Innovation

in the Construction

Industry

The future of real estate development

is digital innovation, with demand

for cost-effective, innovative and

sustainable buildings inspiring

data-led business models that will help fuel

the continued growth of the Middle East

construction industry, according to subject

matter experts at construction and real estate

consultancy, Drees & Sommer.

“Innovation and sustainability in construction,

specifically in connection with new digital

innovation solutions, are driving the future

of real estate in Asia,” said Dierk Mutschler,

CEO, Drees & Sommer.

“A gentle slowdown in some regional

markets coupled with the emergence of new

technology and business models will pave

the way for forward-thinking companies to

capitalise on these shifts. From 2020, the

increasingly competitive environment will

result in more demand for quality products,

leading to a longer-term focus on investment

in sustainable business models. After all,

future business models, products and

services will be measured not only by their

economic success, but by their impact on our

environment,” asserted Mutschler.

“Old business models will become obsolete,”

he continued. “Real estate developers and

contractors will need to truly understand

data and what digitisation means for the

construction industry. They will need to design

and construct buildings with the capacity to

adapt to new technology and future needs for

the next 50 to 80 years.

“Ultimately, digitisation means ‘software’. If

smart buildings are in danger of becoming

outdated, a software update can make them

state-of-the-art again. In our Drees & Sommer

innovation laboratories, we are researching

the use of regenerative technology, which

will help ensure buildings are adaptable and

future-proof – offering significant cost-saving

benefits too,“ said Mutschler.

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He cited the findings of the KPMG Global

Construction Survey, which forecasts six to

10 percent growth in ASEAN’s construction

sector in 2020 and Global Construction 2020,

a report from PricewaterhouseCoopers,

Global Construction Perspectives and Oxford

Economics, which forecasts US $4.3 trillion will

be spent on construction in Asia over the next

decade, as indicative of the positive outlook for

the sector.

Degenhart commented: “The opportunities

for growth lie within these shifts and changes.

We predict that buildings will be completely

reimagined and investors will need to consider

how their business models will serve the new

demands of end users. Existing buildings

will also need extensive repositioning and

revitalisation in order to compete in the digitised

environment of the future.”

There are a host of smart technology solutions

already available, from 3D laser scanning

and digital innovation modular fabrication to

intelligent construction equipment and BIM

models for design and construction, not to

mention the use of IoT systems, robotics and

data-driven business models for operation.

Challenges lie in achieving the successful

integration or networking of multiple systems

from different technology providers and

critically, according to Degenhart, in realising a

change in mindset.

He said: “digital innovation solutions have the

power to dramatically impact the way we plan,

construct and operate buildings. According

to recent research by McKinsey & Company,

adopting digital innovation solutions throughout

every phase of the construction process could

increase market productivity by as much as 15

per cent and reduce project costs by up to 45

per cent.

“At Drees & Sommer, we are looking forward to

working with developers and investors seeking

to expand or enhance their portfolio in 2020, as

well as supporting those new to the region. Our

goal is to deliver cost-effective and sustainable

buildings, profitable real estate portfolios,

people-oriented working environments,

visionary mobility concepts and liveable cities,

” concluded Degenhart.

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Anixa Biosciences’

Covid-19 Compounds

Expected to be Effective

Against the Delta Variant

Anixa Biosciences, Inc. (NASDAQ: ANIX), a biotechnology company focused on the

treatment and prevention of cancer and infectious diseases, announced today that

a genomic variant analysis indicates that its potential compounds may be even

more effective against the Delta variant than the original wild type SARS-CoV-2.

While vaccination has proven to be an effective strategy to prevent Covid-19, the need exists

for inexpensive, room-temperature stable, and orally bioavailable therapeutics for COVID-19.

Reasons for this need include the large percentage of individuals that have chosen to remain

unvaccinated, the logistics and expense of distributing the vaccines worldwide, the reduction

in efficacy that is seen for certain variants, and the expected need to continuously require

booster shots due to waning immunity.

Anixa’s program in collaboration with European partner MolGenie, focuses on identifying

novel, small molecule inhibitors of Mpro, the main protease of the virus. The current

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compounds that Anixa is synthesizing and evaluating have demonstrated their ability to

inhibit the function of this protein, which the virus needs to replicate.

A key attribute of a successful therapeutic is the need to be effective against the prevailing

variants that are circulating, especially if such emerging variants are more infectious. Since

the authorized vaccines target a surface protein of the SARS-CoV-2, known as the spike

protein, variants demonstrating variability in evading the vaccines are characterized by

mutations in this protein. The prevailing variant of concern is known as the Delta variant.

In an attempt to evaluate whether the compounds Anixa is developing might be effective

against the Delta variant, Anixa undertook an analysis of the corresponding Mpro enzyme

mutations in the Delta variant. While mutations in the spike protein do not necessarily

force a mutation in other functional proteins like Mpro, Anixa’s analysis and published work

demonstrate that a key mutation in Mpro does exist for the Delta variant. Sequence analysis

of several Delta variant samples demonstrate that the Mpro enzyme often has a mutation that

replaces an asparagine (an amino acid) with leucine (another amino acid) at position 142,

near the binding site. This change makes the binding pocket of Mpro more hydrophobic.

By virtue of this change, the analysis indicates that Anixa’s novel compounds will be stronger

inhibitors of the variant Mpro than the wild-type (original).

“This analysis and conclusion is a theoretical study, but we are pleased that this analysis

indicates that our compounds should be effective against the Delta variant,” stated Dr. Amit

Kumar, President and CEO of Anixa Biosciences. “While this program is relatively early-stage

in development, we have already received inbound calls from pharmaceutical companies

and funding agencies interested in collaborating at the right time,” continued Dr. Kumar.

Dr. Lutz Weber, President and CEO of MolGenie, stated, “We continue to synthesize several

candidate compounds to identify the most potent drug candidate which we will take into preclinical

drug development.”

About Anixa Biosciences, Inc.

Anixa is a publicly-traded biotechnology company developing a number of programs

addressing cancer and infectious disease. Anixa’s therapeutics portfolio includes a cancer

immunotherapy program which uses a novel type of CAR-T, known as chimeric endocrine

receptor T-cell (CER-T) technology, and a Covid-19 therapeutics program focused on inhibiting

certain viral protein function. The company’s vaccine portfolio includes a vaccine to prevent

breast cancer, and specifically triple negative breast cancer (TNBC), the most deadly form of

the disease, and a vaccine to prevent ovarian cancer. These vaccine technologies focus on

immunizing against specific proteins that have been found to be expressed in certain forms

of cancer. Anixa continually examines emerging technologies in complementary fields for

further development and commercialization.

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Rise of Delta Variant

Triggers Return to

Workplace Concerns for

Nearly Half of U.S. Workers

This workforce sentiment research from Eagle

Hill Consulting comes as federal regulators

have granted full approval of the Pfizer-

BioNTech coronavirus vaccine and as many

employers announce delays in back to the

workplace plans due to rising COVID-19 delta

variant cases, hospitalizations and deaths,

largely among the unvaccinated.

New Eagle Hill Consulting Research

Finds 41 Percent of Employees

Support Higher Insurance Rates for

Unvaccinated Workers.

Workers Split on Employer Mandates for

Vaccinations and Vaccine Documentation.

Forty-four percent of working Americans

say that the rise of the COVID-19 delta

variant impacts their willingness to return to

the workplace. Fifty percent of workers say

the variant has increased concerns about

contracting COVID-19. Most workers say the

variant means they will take extra precautions

at work (61 percent) and in their personal life

(64 percent). Employees indicate that they

would feel more comfortable in their workplace

(64 percent) than going to a restaurant (36

percent) during the ongoing pandemic.

When asked about whether unvaccinated

employees should pay higher insurance

rates, a large share of workers (41 percent)

are supportive. Gen Z workers were least

supportive of higher insurance rates (23

percent), while Baby Boomers were most

supportive (45 percent).

The 2021 Eagle Hill Consulting COVID-19

Vaccines and the Workplace Survey measures

employee sentiment about COVID-19

vaccines, returning to the workplace, as well

as testing and safety protocols.

“Approval of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine is a

game changer for employers,” says Melissa

Jezior, Eagle Hill Consulting president and

chief executive officer. “With Food and Drug

Administration licensing, more employers

could mandate worker vaccinations.”

“At the same time, the COVID-19 summer

surge is upending employers return to the

workplace plans,” Jezior said. “A large portion

of the workforce is worried about the delta

variant, and many employers are taking action.

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They’re delaying going back to the workplace,

announcing vaccine mandates, and keeping

health and safety protocols in place.”

“The key for employers is to remain flexible

and listen to employee views so they are

best positioned to navigate through even

more COVID-19 uncertainty. It’s even more

important for employers to fully understand

what employees want given the acute

labor shortage. Unlike the early days of the

pandemic, workers aren’t afraid to quit their

jobs. Retaining talent means creating a culture

and work environment – virtual or in person –

that is aligned with employee preferences,”

Jezior explained.

Employees are split on actions employer

should take before returning to in-person work,

according to the research.

Employees are evenly split (50/50) as to

whether employers should mandate vaccines

before workers return to the workplace.

Employees are slightly more supportive (58

percent) of employers asking about worker

vaccination status.

Workers are split as to whether employers

should provide proof of vaccination, with

52 percent supporting a documentation

requirement.

60 percent of workers support employers

offering incentives to vaccinated employees.

Nearly two-thirds (63 percent) support

employers instituting precautions for

unvaccinated employees.

Employees are increasingly supportive of

punitive actions for unvaccinated employees,

the polling reveals.

More than half (63 percent) of workers say

non-vaccinated employees should not be

given special allowances to work from home,

up from 55 percent in April.

Close to half of workers (51 percent) say nonvaccinated

employees should not be allowed

to travel for work, up from 44 percent in April.

Nearly half of workers (44 percent) say nonvaccinated

employees should not be permitted

to work in-person with customers, up from 39

percent in April.

Many workers (40 percent) say non-vaccinated

employees should be not allowed to work inperson

with co-workers, up from 35 percent in

April.

About three-fourths of workers (76 percent)

say non-vaccinated employees should be

able to stay with their employer, down from 83

percent in April.

There is broad support for employer COVID-19

testing and safety protocols according to the

survey.

Regarding social distancing, 77 percent

concur that employers should require or

encourage social distancing.

Regarding masks, 73 percent agree on

employers requiring or encouraging mask use.

For temperature checks at the workplace, 67

percent say employers should encourage or

require temperature checks.

When it comes to regular COVID-19 testing for

all employees, 61 percent support employers

requiring or encouraging testing.

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Medivolve Announces

New COVID-19 Testing

Mobile Vans Expanding

On-Site Testing

Opportunities to Schools,

Workplaces, and Events

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Medivolve, Inc. (“Medivolve” or the “Company”) (NEO: MEDV) (OTC: COPRF) (FRA: 4NC)

today announced it will launch its first two mobile COVID-19 testing vans servicing Las Vegas,

Nevada and surrounding areas.

“This new initiative is one of Medivolve’s

many efforts to stopping the virus’s

spread through early detection,” says

David Preiner, CEO of Medivolve. “Going

mobile allows for immediate expansion and is

a cost-effective means of rapid deployment

of our resources in underserved areas as new

COVID-19 hotspots arise.”

Like the Company’s collection site locations,

Medivolve’s mobile testing vans are outfitted

with the appropriate testing equipment,

supplies, and technology to secure patient

registration. Service options include three

types of COVID-19 testing: rapid antigen

tests, PCR tests, and rapid antibody tests.

Depending on the test administered, rapid

test results will be available in 15 minutes

and PCR results within 2-10 business days.

As vaccine availability continues to ramp up,

the vans have been strategically designed

to easily transition to COVID-19 vaccine

administration sites.

“According to Medivolve’s medical advisors,

providing on-site testing services could reduce

exposure to those infected while also boosting

confidence in returning to work, school, or

attending events,” explains Preiner. “Many

organizations building complete workforce

strategies against COVID-19 are experiencing

hurdles in rapidly deploying testing solutions,


and we are honored to bring our resources

right to their business front.”

Mobile testing services for workplaces,

schools, and events can be scheduled

in coordination with Medivolve’s B2B onsite

testing services programs. For more

information, visit www.testbeforeyougo.com.

About Medivolve, Inc.

Medivolve, Inc. (NEO: MEDV; OTC: COPRF;

FRA:4NC) is a healthcare technology

company that seeks to reinvent the U.S.

healthcare system by leveraging a bespoke

telehealth platform, a clinical diagnostic

network, and a data-driven A.I. framework to

improve patient care.

The company was born out of the healthcare

crisis; to rethink, relearn and ultimately,

reimagine a better way for the healthcare

system to operate. Our network of retail

collection sites plays an essential role in

recovery by giving all Americans access

to fast, accurate, and inexpensive clinical

services when and where they need them.

These centers will also play a pivotal role in

diagnostic testing, vaccinations, and other

point-of-care services. We are building

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faster to identify, treat, and prevent medical

issues. In doing so, we are working to give

patients a holistic and empowered view of their

personal health.

Our long-term mission is to permanently fix

systemic issues in the nation’s fragmented,

overly complex, and expensive healthcare

system. Medivolve’s next growth phase is about

pivoting the model and putting the pieces

together to build a profitable, SaaS-based healthtech

company. We bring data-driven clinical

diagnostics, physician recommendations, and

prescription medications directly to people, all

powered by a singular, streamlined technology

network. A powerful, singular purpose unites

our team: harnessing the transformative power

of technology to create healthier lives.

Underpinned by a bespoke, AI-driven platform,

we’re developing a stealth system that

constantly gets smarter, takes the guesswork

out of diagnostics, and flags critical health

issues immediately to deliver an unparalleled

level of personalization for each patient. We are

determined to push the boundaries of what’s

possible—not just for our business and our

shareholders, but for physicians and patients

and the future of healthcare. We strive to

achieve a continuity of care never seen before,

a game-changer for our business and patients

in the communities we serve.

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LS285

LS285Monocrystalline Photovoltaic Module

Uniform performance and stability under a range of light conditions

Applications

On-grid Residential systems

On-grid Commercial Systems

On-grid Utility systems

Features

72 mono crystalline CSUN Selective Emmitter Solar Cells

17.50% cell efficiency

Performance deviation of +/- 3%

Low degradation under high irradiance conditions

Low cell mismatch rate

Anodized aluminum alloy frame, black or clear



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