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Rockwell Automation Named in 21 Gartner Hype Cycle Reports

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Rockwell Automation Named in 21 Gartner Hype Cycle Reports

MILWAUKEE – October 22, 2026 -- Rockwell Automation (NYSE: ROK) has been recognized in 21 Gartner Hype Cycle reports covering AI, manufacturing operations, industrial cybersecurity, supply chain and private networks, the company said.

Twenty 2026 editions run from April to July, plus one 2025 AI report

Twenty of the reports are 2026 editions, dated between 24 April and 30 July 2026. The 21st is the Hype Cycle for Artificial Intelligence, 2025, dated 11 June 2025. AI-focused titles include AI Services, AI in Supply Chain, Physical AI, AI in Manufacturing and AI in Oil and Gas.

WuXi Biologics Wins Top Jade Award at Asset ESG Awards 2026

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WuXi Biologics Wins Top Jade Award at Asset ESG Awards 2026

Shanghai – October 21, 2026 -- WuXi Biologics (2269.HK) won the Jade Award, the highest distinction at The Asset Corporate Sustainability Leadership Awards 2026, and was the only pharmaceutical company among this year's Jade recipients. The contract research, development and manufacturing organization (CRDMO) also took the Best in Transition (Hong Kong) award.

Jade Award rewards ESG integration into strategy and operations

The program confers the Jade Award on organizations that integrate sustainability into strategy and operations. Judging criteria include governance, resilience, innovation, transformation and long-term value creation. WuXi Biologics says the award reflects investor and industry recognition of its ESG governance and its use of sustainability to strengthen long-term competitiveness.

IA Interior Architects Rebrands as IA, Widens Practice Areas

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IA Interior Architects Rebrands as IA, Widens Practice Areas

San Francisco – October 21, 2026 -- IA Interior Architects, a global interior design and architecture firm founded 42 years ago, is dropping "Interior Architects" from its name and will operate solely as IA as it expands services beyond corporate interiors.

The rename comes with a new logo and a rebuilt website, IA.design. The firm says the changes reflect a broader practice that has diversified over the past decade.

IA has built out hospitality, retail and four commercial sectors over ten years

Over the past decade, the firm invested in its hospitality and retail practices. It also widened its commercial market sectors to include aviation, healthcare and advanced manufacturing. IA reports that all three commercial sectors have seen strong organic growth, though the source gives no revenue or headcount figures.

Sandals Commits $200M to Rebuild Three Jamaica Resorts After Melissa

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Sandals Commits $200M to Rebuild Three Jamaica Resorts After Melissa

New York – October 19, 2026 -- Sandals Resorts is investing US$200 million to transform three Jamaican resorts closed after Hurricane Melissa, with the first reopening scheduled for November 18, Executive Chairman Adam Stewart said as he received the 2026 International Achievement Award from the American Friends of Jamaica (AFJ).

Sandals sets staggered reopening dates for three Jamaican properties

Sandals South Coast is scheduled to reopen on November 18. Sandals Montego Bay and Sandals Caribbean Cay follow on December 18. All three closed in the wake of the storm and are being reimagined with new accommodations, redesigned pools and expanded dining concepts.

eMazzanti Technologies Named NJBIZ 2026 Business of the Year Finalist

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eMazzanti Technologies Named NJBIZ 2026 Business of the Year Finalist

Hoboken – October 19, 2026 -- eMazzanti Technologies, the Hoboken-based cybersecurity and managed services provider founded in 2001, has been named a finalist in the NJBIZ 2026 Business of the Year Awards, with honorees to be recognized at a live event on Dec. 8 at The Marigold in Somerset.

Panel of past honorees selects finalists on growth and innovation criteria

An independent panel of judges made up of previous program honorees chose the finalists. The program recognizes organizations for sustained growth, innovation, leadership and positive impact on New Jersey's business community.

NXG Cushing Midstream Fund to Become Energy Infrastructure Fund

Dallas – October 17, 2026 -- The NXG Cushing® Midstream Energy Fund (NYSE: SRV) will become The NXG Cushing® Energy Infrastructure Fund effective October 17, 2026, after its Board of Trustees approved a new name and a broader 80% investment policy.

The ticker symbol SRV and the CUSIP 231631300 for the Fund's common shares will not change.

Cox Enterprises Awards $30,000 Grants to 3 Conservation Heroes

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Cox Enterprises Awards $30,000 Grants to 3 Conservation Heroes

Atlanta – October 16, 2026 -- Cox Enterprises awarded $30,000 grants from the James M. Cox Foundation to each of its three 2026 Cox Conserves Heroes: David Schick, Nithya Tammana and Detroit Hives. Each winner directs the funds to an environmental nonprofit of their choice.

The winners were announced at a ceremony on Oct. 14. Since 2008, the program has recognized more than 200 individuals and nonprofits. Its criteria align with Cox's corporate goals to save energy and water, reduce waste, and protect and restore natural habitats and species.

Cox pledges 1 billion pounds of plastic diversion by 2034

The awards come as Cox widens its environmental agenda. In 2026, the company added habitat and species protection to its existing goals on water, waste and carbon. Cox has invested $3 billion in cleantech businesses and, with the James M. Cox Foundation, contributed more than $800 million to philanthropic causes.

By 2034, Cox aims to:

Phoenix Tower International Wins Great Place To Work Status in 15 Markets

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Phoenix Tower International Wins Great Place To Work Status in 15 Markets

Boca Raton – October 16, 2026 -- Phoenix Tower International (PTI) has been Certified by Great Place To Work across 15 markets, with Peru joining the list of certified markets this year.

PTI's certifications span Latin America, Europe and the United States

The certified markets include Chile, Colombia, the Dominican Republic, Ecuador, France (including the French West Indies), Germany, Ireland, Italy, Jamaica, Mexico, Spain and the United States. In the US, the certification covers PTI Corporate and PTI Services.

PTI owns and operates more than 33,000 towers, rooftops and other wireless infrastructure across 24 markets in the Americas and Europe. The certified footprint therefore covers 15 of those 24 markets.

Princess Hotels & Resorts Jamaica Wins 11 Awards in Host Week

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Princess Hotels & Resorts Jamaica Wins 11 Awards in Host Week

Green Island – October 16, 2026 -- Princess Hotels & Resorts Jamaica collected 11 industry awards across its two Hanover properties during World Travel Week Jamaica 2026, spanning luxury, weddings, meetings and culinary categories.

Eight World Travel Awards go to both resorts across Caribbean and Jamaica categories

The 33rd Annual World Travel Awards Caribbean & The Americas Gala Ceremony delivered eight of the 11 honors. Princess Grand Jamaica won Caribbean's Leading Resort 2026, Caribbean's Leading Conference Hotel 2026 and Jamaica's Leading Resort 2026.

Princess Senses The Mangrove took the remaining five: Caribbean's Leading Adult-Only All-Inclusive Resort, Caribbean's Leading Water Villa Resort, Caribbean's Leading Wedding Resort, Jamaica's Leading Wedding Resort and Jamaica's Leading Hotel Suite, the last for its Presidential Suite.

Graybar Wins 8 Energage Workplace Awards, Sixth Straight Year

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Graybar Wins 8 Energage Workplace Awards, Sixth Straight Year

St. Louis – October 15, 2026 -- Graybar, the electrical, industrial, automation and connectivity products distributor, has won four Top Workplaces Culture Excellence awards, three Featured awards and the Distribution Industry award from workplace-survey firm Energage for 2026.

This is the sixth consecutive year Graybar has received Culture Excellence awards. It is also the fifth consecutive year the company has won the Distribution Industry award. Graybar was one of just three distributors with more than 2,500 employees to receive the industry honor.

Graybar collects four Culture Excellence and three Featured awards

The Culture Excellence awards cover Work-Life Flexibility, Purpose & Values, Employee Well-Being and Professional Development.