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  InCord Earns Top Workplace Recognition and Four Workplace Culture Awards

  October 29, 2026

  InCord

  Colchester, Connecticut — October 2026 — InCord has once again been recognized as one of the Hartford Courant’s Top Workplaces, earning the Manufacturing Industry Award along with recognition for Purpose & Values, Employee Well-Being, and Employee Appreciation.InCord has received this award every year since 2011. The recognition is based on employee feedback about leadership, workplace culture, communication, and the overall employee experience.The Manufacturing Industry Award recognizes organizations that have built people-first workplace cultures within the manufacturing sector, highlighting employers that create environments where employees can grow, contribute, and thrive.For InCord, the recognition reflects a culture intentionally built around its people, purpose, and values.“Thirty years ago, the founders of InCord had a vision: to create an exemplary workplace where employees feel safe, valued, and empowered,” said Meredith Ritz Shay, CEO & Owner of InCord. “We believe in focusing on people and process, delivering quality products, and always doing the right thing. Thank you to our employees for believing in this vision and bringing it to life every day. To our customers, thank you for your trust and partnership. We believe that when employees feel valued and empowered, our customers experience the difference.”At InCord, employees are at the heart of the organization. The company’s Purpose & Values Award recognizes organizations that successfully bring their mission and values to life through their workplace culture. InCord’s additional Employee Well-Being Award recognizes its commitment to supporting employee well-being, while the Employee Appreciation Award celebrates organizations that demonstrate gratitude for their employees and their contributions.“These awards are especially meaningful because they come from our employees,” said Shay. “Our culture isn’t something we simply put on paper. It is something we build together every day.”Why People Love Working at InCordThe Top Workplaces recognition allows employees to share what makes their workplace meaningful. InCord employees describe their experience in their own words:“I look forward to coming into work and solving problems with my coworkers. They are incredible individuals and I feel honored to work beside them.”“Every project is meaningful and rewarding. I love to see my work as a building block within a process to support the work of others.”Located in Colchester, Connecticut, InCord is committed to creating a workplace where people can grow, connect, and make a difference. Employees have opportunities to participate in wellness workshops, community outreach and volunteer activities, professional development, and company events that foster connection within InCord. Through a collaborative and supportive team environment, InCord encourages employees to contribute their ideas, support one another, and take pride in their work. The company strives to create meaningful career opportunities where employees feel valued, supported, and empowered to do their best.About InCordFounded in 1995, InCord is a U.S. manufacturer of custom safety netting solutions, serving customers across construction, material handling, transportation, entertainment, sports, recreation, environmental, and other specialized markets. Headquartered in Colchester, Connecticut, InCord is a Women-Owned Business and ISO 9001:2015-certified manufacturer. Its commitment to quality, safety, sustainability, and its people has helped make InCord a trusted partner and a recognized Connecticut Top Workplace.ContactTammy RaymondMarketing Directortraymond@incord.com

  

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  Continental Appoints Ashok Vedanayagam as Head of Commercial Specialty Tires Americas

  October 28, 2026

  Continental Tire

  Ashok Vedanayagam appointed Head of Commercial Specialty Tires Americas Responsible for Continental's Earthmoving, Material Handling, and Port Operations tire businesses across North and South America Ashok brings over two decades of international experience in sales and marketing in both consumer and commercial segmentsFort Mill, S.C., October 20, 2026 – Continental has announced the appointment of Ashok Vedanayagam as Head of Commercial Specialty Tires Americas, reinforcing the company’s commitment to continued growth and customer focus across its specialty tire businesses. Vedanayagam assumes responsibility for Continental’s Earthmoving, Material Handling, and Port Operations tire segments throughout North and South America.In this leadership role, Vedanayagam will oversee all areas of the CST business across the region, supporting Continental’s efforts to deliver innovative tire solutions and exceptional value to customers operating in demanding material handling, earthmoving, and port environments.Vedanayagam brings more than two decades of experience having held a variety of leadership positions across both the Commercial Truck Tire and Passenger and Light Truck Tire businesses, where he has successfully driven growth, strengthened customer partnerships, and advanced market-focused strategies across multiple regions.“Ashok’s extensive experience in sales, marketing, and international business leadership makes him exceptionally well qualified for this role,” said Renato Sarzano, Senior Vice President, Commercial Tires Americas, Continental. “His proven ability to build strong customer relationships, develop high-performing teams, and deliver results across both consumer and commercial markets will be invaluable as we continue to strengthen our Commercial Specialty Tires business throughout the Americas.”This appointment underscores Continental’s commitment to serving customers in the Americas with innovative products, industry expertise, and a strong focus on operational excellence.Continental is a leading tire manufacturer and industry specialist. Founded in 1871, the company generated sales of €19.7 billion in 2025 and currently employs around 76,000 people in 54 countries and markets.Tire solutions from the Tires group sector make mobility safer and smarter. Its premium portfolio encompasses car, truck, bus, two-wheel and specialty tires as well as smart solutions and services for fleets and tire retailers. Continental has been delivering top performance for more than 150 years and is one of the world’s largest tire manufacturers. In fiscal 2025, the Tires group sector generated sales of €13.8 billion. Continental’s Tires group sector currently employs around 53,000 people worldwide and has 19 production and 16 development sites.ContactMike KozlowskiMarketing & Communications Manager1-704-496-0893Mike.Kozlowski@conti-na.comAllison ZoraHead of Brand Communication and Public RelationsBusiness Area Replacement - The Americas+1 839-214-3295Allison.zora@continental.com

  

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  KUKA México Opens New Learning Facility in Monterrey

  October 28, 2026

  Kuka Robotics Corporation

  Monterrey, México, Oct. 20, 2026 – KUKA México has announced the grand opening of its Innovation and Technology Development Center in Monterrey, México. The new 500-square-meter facility expands the company’s presence in Northern Mexico and supports industrial applications across automotive, intralogistics, electronics and metalworking, including material handling, welding and mobile robotics solutions.Located within the Center for Innovation, Research and Technology Development (CIIDIT) at the Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León (UANL) in the Parque de Investigación e Innovación Tecnológica (PIIT), the new learning facility provides access to automation technologies, training, technical support and hands-on demonstrations.During the grand opening event, KUKA showcased educational cells from its KUKA College training program, autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) for smart intralogistics demonstrations and industrial robots for MIG welding. These technologies provide manufacturers with opportunities to explore robotics, programming, safe operation and real-world manufacturing applications in a controlled environment.Additionally, the facility expands KUKA México’s training capabilities through its collaboration with UANL. KUKA México currently trains approximately 550 engineers per year, and the company expects to double that capacity through its new location. The facility will serve as a hub for KUKA’s Industrial Robot College and Mobile Robot College programs, helping customers, partners, technicians, engineers and students develop the skills needed to successfully implement automation technologies.“Opening this new facility marks an important step in KUKA México’s continued growth,” says Christopher Hernandez Moya, Managing Director of KUKA México. “By establishing a stronger presence in Northern Mexico, we are working more closely with our customers, partners and educational institutions to expand robotic automation training. At the same time, we are providing greater access to KUKA technologies, services and technical expertise. We are excited to continue supporting the development of automation and manufacturing talent in the region.”Since establishing its presence in Mexico in 1996, KUKA has grown from its roots in the automotive industry to support a broad range of sectors, including electronics, consumer goods, metalworking, food and beverage, logistics, healthcare and plastics. As the company celebrates 30 years in Mexico, it continues to strengthen relationships with certified integrators, educational institutions, industry associations, and government organizations across the country.About KUKA KUKA is an international automation group with sales of around EUR 3.7 billion and approximately 15,000 employees. As one of the world's leading suppliers of intelligent, resource-saving automation solutions, KUKA offers industrial robots, autonomous mobile robots (AMR) including controllers, software, and cloud-based digital services, as well as fully networked production systems for various industries – primarily for markets such as automotive with a focus on e-mobility & battery, electronics, metal & plastic, consumer goods, food, e-commerce, retail, and healthcare. The company is headquartered in Augsburg, Germany.

  

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  Truck Parking Club Secures Growth Investment From Argentum Capital Partners

  October 27, 2026

  Truck Parking Club

  Investment will accelerate expansion of the 7,200-location network to address truck parking shortages and meet growing fleet demandRINGGOLD, Ga., Oct. 20, 2026 — Truck Parking Club, the nationʼs largest marketplace for instantly reservable truck and trailer parking and storage, today announced a growth investment from Argentum Capital Partners, a New York-based growth equity firm. The investment will accelerate network expansion and fund the technology and teams that help fleets incorporate parking and storage into their daily operations.Truck parking supply isn't keeping pace with demand: 98% of drivers report trouble finding safe parking1, spending an average of 56 minutes per day to secure a space, resulting in lost driving time of ~ $6,800 annually and 79% of truck stop operators have no plans to add spaces, according to the Federal Highway Administration. In three and a half years, Truck Parking Club has grown to more than 7,200 locations and helped park hundreds of thousands of trucks and trailers. Drivers at 94 of the top 100 trucking companies have booked through the platform, and fleets are increasingly using the network to meet parking and storage needs across their operations.“Too often, drivers are left to solve parking on their own, giving up drive time or stopping somewhere they shouldnʼt,ˮ said Evan Shelley, co-founder and CEO of Truck Parking Club. “Parking is fleet infrastructure, and it should be planned like it. We give fleets a way to do that across their operations, so every driver has a safe, legal place to stop. With Argentumʼs investment, weʼll add more locations and bring the network to more fleets.ˮTruck Parking Club will use the fresh investment to expand dedicated teams working with warehouses, trucking companies, self-storage operators, and hotel owners to turn suitable unused space into truck and trailer parking. The company will also invest in its technology and expand its work directly with fleets to match the networkʼs capacity to their operating needs. Beyond driver parking, the network helps fleets secure truck and trailer storage and drop yard space across multiple locations without sourcing each site independently. Fleets can find locations that meet their equipment, capacity and amenity requirements, and list unused space in their own yards to generate revenue.“Truck parking is one of truckingʼs most challenging and expensive problems, and Truck Parking Club solves it by operating the ideal marketplace that unlocks additional supply of previously underutilized industrial properties and makes them available to the entire universe of truck drivers through a frictionless booking experience,ˮ said Daniel Raynor, Managing Partner and co-founder of Argentum, who will join the Companyʼs board in connection with the investment. “Individual drivers have embraced it, and now fleets are building it into their core business processes. We are excited to back Evan and his outstanding team to support Truck Parking Clubʼs rapid growth. Argentumʼs investment continues our focus on making investments in mission critical solutions serving essential industries and leverages our significant experience in transportation and logistics.ˮAbout Truck Parking Club Truck Parking Club is a network of instantly reservable hourly, daily, weekly and monthly truck and trailer parking locations throughout the US. Truck Parking Club helps connect truckers to truck parking locations throughout the US via truckparkingclub.com and our mobile app. Our network is made up of property owners that have locations adequate for truck parking to list on the platform: this includes warehouses, trucking companies, truck repair shops, tow truck companies, storage companies, CDL schools, trailer leasing companies, real estate investors, truck stops, truck parking operators and more! About Argentum Argentum Capital Partners is a New York-based growth equity firm that helps scale bootstrapped, capital efficient B2B business services and tech-enabled solutions companies. The firm provides capital to accelerate growth, fund acquisitions, and generate shareholder liquidity. Over its 30 year history, Argentum has invested in over 100 companies, supported more than 200 add-on acquisitions, and been named to Incʼs list of Top Founder Friendly Investors for six consecutive years. Argentum fills the growing gap between venture capital funds and later stage PE firms by targeting capital-efficient companies that are not seeking a change in control. Learn more at argentumgroup.com.Contact Reed LoustalotChief Marketing Officerreed@truckparkingclub.com423-275-4999

  

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