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Vision Marine Invited to Suntex Marinas Conference After 60 Electric Boat Demos

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Vision Marine Invited to Suntex Marinas Conference After 60 Electric Boat Demos

Boisbriand, QC – September 16, 2026 -- Vision Marine Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ: VMAR) has been invited to the Suntex Marinas National Conference in Texas, running September 22-25, 2026, following its role as Title Sponsor of the Lake Berryessa Electric Boat Festival in June 2026 at Suntex-owned Pleasure Cove Marina in Napa, California.

Vision Marine completed roughly 60 on-water demonstration rides across three electric vessels at Lake Berryessa

The two-day festival featured the STERK 31E, powered by dual E-Motion 180E propulsion systems, alongside the SPECTR 26 and the Fantail 217. The event drew consumers, marina operators, utilities, policymakers, charging infrastructure providers, vessel manufacturers and investors into a single marina setting for hands-on demonstrations.

Boyd Group Gets TSX Nod for Buyback of Up to 2.78M Shares

Winnipeg – September 16, 2026 -- Boyd Group Services Inc. (TSX: BYD) (NYSE: BGSI) has received Toronto Stock Exchange approval to repurchase up to 2,779,352 common shares, roughly 10.0% of its public float, under a new Normal Course Issuer Bid running from September 16, 2026 to September 15, 2027.

Boyd sets daily purchase cap at 27,837 shares under TSX volume rules

As of September 2, 2026, Boyd had 27,836,435 shares issued and outstanding, with 27,793,526 shares qualifying as public float under TSX calculation rules. The daily purchase limit of 27,837 shares represents 25% of the average daily trading volume over the six months preceding TSX acceptance of the bid, though block-purchase exemptions apply.

FAW Trucks Unveils 800V Electric Tractor, 15% Fuel-Saving Diesel Line at IAA Hannover

Hannover – – September 16, 2026 -- FAW TRUCKS will display five vehicle models and nine in-house core assemblies at the 72nd IAA TRANSPORTATION, running September 14-20 at the Hannover Exhibition Grounds, marking the company's push to expand Chinese commercial vehicle exports into Europe.

New diesel tractors cut fuel consumption by 15% through in-house core assemblies

The stand at B10, Hall 24 will feature three CORTRON CS tractors covering diesel and battery-electric powertrains, alongside the flagship CORTRON CS600. The diesel long-haul models use a new generation of internally developed core assemblies to reduce fuel consumption by 15%, a figure aimed directly at fleet operators managing rising fuel costs across European long-haul routes.

Good Greek CEO Honors Friend Killed at WTC on 9/11's 25th Anniversary

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Good Greek CEO Honors Friend Killed at WTC on 9/11's 25th Anniversary

West Palm Beach – September 16, 2026 -- Good Greek Moving & Storage Founder and CEO Spero Georgedakis is publicly honoring John A. Katsimatides, his childhood friend who was killed at age 31 in the North Tower of the World Trade Center, as the nation marks the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks.

Katsimatides worked on the 104th floor for Cantor Fitzgerald, a firm that lost 658 employees

Katsimatides, a resident of East Marion, New York, was a bond broker with Cantor Fitzgerald, whose offices occupied floors 101 through 105 of the North Tower. The firm suffered the single largest corporate death toll of any company on September 11, losing 658 employees. Georgedakis and Katsimatides attended school together from kindergarten through 12th grade before their careers diverged.

TORM Boosts Share Capital by 31,483 Shares via RSU Exercise

Hellerup, Denmark – September 16, 2026 -- TORM plc has increased its share capital by 31,483 Class A shares following the exercise of a matching number of Restricted Share Units under its incentive program, lifting total share capital to USD 1,024,212.67.

New shares priced at DKK 179.80 each, subscribed entirely in cash

The nominal capital increase totals USD 314.83, with no pre-emption rights granted to existing shareholders or third parties. Transfer restrictions apply in certain jurisdictions outside Denmark, including under applicable US securities laws.

Share count now stands at 102,421,267 A-shares carrying equal voting rights

Each share has a nominal value of USD 0.01 and carries one vote. The newly issued shares rank pari passu with existing stock, granting immediate dividend rights and other shareholder entitlements from the date of issuance.

Geely Riddara Enters South Africa With RD6 New Energy Pickups

Johannesburg – September 16, 2026 -- Geely Riddara officially launched right-hand-drive versions of its RD6 and RD6 ECON new energy pickups in South Africa on August 28, extending its footprint in the Southern African commercial vehicle market.

Riddara holds 47.9% share of China's new energy pickup market

Riddara has ranked No. 1 in China's new energy pickup segment for four consecutive years since 2023, reaching a 47.9% market share in July 2026. The brand also leads new energy pickup sales in Thailand, Chile and Uruguay.

Geely Farizon Debuts Electric Trucks at IAA Transportation 2026

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Geely Farizon Debuts Electric Trucks at IAA Transportation 2026

Hangzhou, China – September 16, 2026 -- Geely Farizon New Energy Commercial Vehicle Group will make its first appearance at Europe's largest commercial vehicle trade fair, showcasing three all-electric models at IAA Transportation 2026 in Hannover from September 14-20.

Homtruck heavy-duty electric truck makes its official European debut with 600-kWh battery

Geely Farizon will present the Homtruck, a heavy-duty electric truck built for European operating requirements, delivering over 500 km of range from a 600-kWh battery. The company describes the vehicle as its core technological benchmark, exhibited at outdoor Booth P55 alongside the Farizon SV and V7E.

Patriot Rail Names Jason Bradt COO as Jerry Hall Retires

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Patriot Rail Names Jason Bradt COO as Jerry Hall Retires

Jacksonville, Fla. – September 16, 2026 -- Patriot Rail Company has appointed Jason Bradt as Chief Operating Officer, succeeding longtime executive Jerry Hall, who will retire at the end of 2026.

Bradt brings nearly 30 years of railroad leadership to the top operations role

Bradt spent his career at Genesee & Wyoming and CSX, holding leadership positions across safety, transportation, mechanical, engineering and maintenance, customer service, commercial development, and strategic growth. Patriot Rail President and CEO Brandy Christian said the company selected Bradt following a comprehensive search process to lead the next phase of operational growth.

HNTB Names Henrika Buchanan Transit and Rail Sector Leader

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HNTB Names Henrika Buchanan Transit and Rail Sector Leader

Arlington, Va. – September 16, 2026 -- HNTB Corporation has appointed Henrika Buchanan as its transit and rail market sector leader, tasking her with steering strategy and client service across the firm's passenger rail, transit and multimodal transportation programs.

Buchanan brings 27 years of transportation leadership to the role

Buchanan joined HNTB in 2021 after holding senior posts at the Federal Transit Administration, including associate administrator for transit safety and oversight and chief safety officer. In those federal roles, she oversaw national transit safety, capital investment and program oversight initiatives, including major federal funding and recovery programs.

Saudi Pavilion Logistics at Osaka Expo Set Blueprint for Belgrade 2027

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Saudi Pavilion Logistics at Osaka Expo Set Blueprint for Belgrade 2027

Osaka – – September 15, 2026 -- EFM, an ICAT Company, managed more than 100 shipments and moved an estimated 300 to 400 metric tons of air freight for Saudi Arabia's pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka, a logistics operation that began with site surveys in late 2024, months before the pavilion's April 2025 opening.

Pavilion draws 3 million visitors and wins Gold Award for Architecture

The Saudi pavilion attracted more than three million of the 28 million total visitors to Expo 2025 Osaka during its 184-day run, which closed on October 13, 2025, and took the event's Gold Award for Architecture and Landscape.