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Keystone RV Posts Strongest Hershey Retail Results Since Pandemic

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Keystone RV Posts Strongest Hershey Retail Results Since Pandemic

Goshen, Indiana – September 22, 2026 -- Keystone RV Company recorded its strongest retail sales performance at America's Largest RV Show in Hershey, Pennsylvania since before the pandemic, driven by coordinated preparation between the manufacturer and its dealer network.

Keystone breaks multiple fifth-wheel sales records at Hershey show

The Goshen, Indiana-based manufacturer, part of THOR Industries (NYSE: THO), said it set several fifth-wheel sales records at the event, a result company President Troy James attributed to strong product-market fit and high-level dealer execution.

FCT Unveils Flex Leak-Detection Sensor for AI Liquid-Cooled Servers

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FCT Unveils Flex Leak-Detection Sensor for AI Liquid-Cooled Servers

Minneapolis – September 22, 2026 -- Flexible Circuit Technologies Inc. (FCT) has developed a Liquid Leak Detection Flex Assembly aimed at protecting liquid-cooled AI servers and high-performance computing (HPC) systems from coolant failures.

FCT designs sensor to wrap directly around cooling hardware geometry

The flexible sensing assembly is engineered to fit around cold plates, manifolds, quick disconnects, coolant distribution units (CDUs), and server trays, placing detection points close to potential failure sites. The thin, lightweight profile is built for space-constrained rack and server environments where direct-to-chip liquid cooling is expanding.

Citadel Aviation Acquires Gulfstream AOG Specialist Mach 1

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Citadel Aviation Acquires Gulfstream AOG Specialist Mach 1

Lake Charles, La. – September 22, 2026 -- Citadel Aviation has agreed to acquire Mach 1 Aviation Group, an FAA Part 145 certificated repair station (MAGR152E) based in Savannah, Georgia, in a deal expected to close by the end of September 2026. Financial terms were not disclosed.

Deal adds East Coast AOG hub to Citadel's V/VIP maintenance network

The acquisition gives Citadel Aviation its first operating presence on the U.S. East Coast and adds a dedicated aircraft-on-ground (AOG) response capability to its service lineup. Mach 1, founded in 2020 by former Gulfstream master technicians Richard Bennett, Derek Johnston and Ben Venuti, specializes in Gulfstream airframe, avionics and cabin systems support, with more than 100 years of combined technical experience across the team.

Made Scientific Buys 85,000 Sq. Ft. Cell Therapy Plant from National Resilience

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Made Scientific Buys 85,000 Sq. Ft. Cell Therapy Plant from National Resilience

Princeton – September 22, 2026 -- Made Scientific, Inc. has acquired an 85,000 sq. ft. clinical-to-commercial cell therapy manufacturing facility in East Norriton, Pennsylvania, from National Resilience, closing the transaction on September 22, 2026. The purchase expands the company's U.S. East Coast footprint to approximately 145,000 sq. ft. and 15 qualified GMP manufacturing suites across New Jersey and Pennsylvania.

Operational site eliminates greenfield ramp-up delays

The East Norriton facility is operational on close, with its manufacturing team having executed 145 GMP batches to date across autologous and allogeneic programs, including CAR-T and B-cell therapies. Made Scientific said sponsors can begin onboarding programs immediately, targeting 2027 clinical and commercial supply.

Instacart Launches Real-Time Shelf Software for Grocers, CPG Brands

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Instacart Launches Real-Time Shelf Software for Grocers, CPG Brands

San Francisco – September 22, 2026 -- Instacart (NASDAQ: CART) has launched new in-store software that gives grocers and CPG brands a real-time digital map of every shelf in a store, drawing on more than 10 million unique data points collected daily by its network of roughly 600,000 shoppers.

Instacart shoppers visit stores 15 times daily, feeding shelf-scan data into new tools

The company's shopper network visits stores across North America more than 15 times per store per day on average. That shelf-scan data is combined with insights from over 1.6 billion lifetime orders and imagery captured by Instacart shoppers and Caper Carts, which use Arpalus computer vision technology, to build a live view of stock levels, demand spikes and merchandising performance.

CEER Launches First Vehicles, Targets $8B GDP Contribution by 2034

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CEER Launches First Vehicles, Targets $8B GDP Contribution by 2034

Saudi Arabia – September 22, 2026 -- CEER, Saudi Arabia's first national vehicle brand, has unveiled its debut EXOBOT sedan and SUV models, projecting an $8 billion contribution to the Kingdom's GDP by 2034.

CEER projects $21 billion trade balance boost alongside GDP gains

Beyond the $8 billion (over SAR 30 billion) GDP contribution, CEER expects to add $21 billion (over SAR 80 billion) to Saudi Arabia's trade balance improvement by 2034. The company also anticipates creating quality direct and indirect jobs as production scales.

LG Energy Solution BESS Wins NVIDIA DSX Ready Qualification

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LG Energy Solution BESS Wins NVIDIA DSX Ready Qualification

Seoul – September 22, 2026 -- LG Energy Solution said its Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) has qualified as NVIDIA DSX Ready BESS, a designation reserved for partner products meeting NVIDIA's DSX reference design requirements for AI factory power infrastructure.

Qualification targets AI data center power bottlenecks

The DSX Ready program certifies building blocks for NVIDIA's DSX AI Factory Platform, which unifies compute, networking, power, cooling, facilities and software for AI factories. LG Energy Solution's AC-coupled BESS meets NVIDIA's applicable AC energy storage requirements, addressing AI load smoothing, voltage ride-through and power reliability challenges that data center operators face when scaling capacity.

Unitech Launches HT730 Plus Rugged Terminal for -30°C Cold Chains

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Unitech Launches HT730 Plus Rugged Terminal for -30°C Cold Chains

Taipei – – September 21, 2026 -- Unitech Electronics Co., Ltd. (TWSE: 3652) has introduced the HT730 Plus Rugged Handheld Terminal, a device built to operate reliably at temperatures as low as -30°C for cold chain logistics, warehousing, and manufacturing operators.

Integrated heater module targets cold storage downtime

The Cold Chain model of the HT730 Plus includes a built-in heater module designed to maintain stable performance at -30°C, addressing common freezer-environment failures such as slow screen response, internal condensation, and data loss. The device carries IP65/IP67 dust and water ingress protection and survives 2.4-meter drops when fitted with a bumper.

Crowley, Junior Achievement Expand Maritime Career Training in Puerto Rico

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Crowley, Junior Achievement Expand Maritime Career Training in Puerto Rico

San Juan, Puerto Rico – September 21, 2026 -- Crowley has committed a $40,000 sponsorship to expand a workforce-readiness partnership with Junior Achievement Americas (JAA) that will reach more than 350 students in Puerto Rico, introducing them to maritime, logistics and supply chain careers.

Puerto Rico imports roughly 80% of goods through its ports, driving demand for skilled labor

The Puerto Rico Ports Authority estimates that approximately 80% of the island's imports arrive via its ports, a figure that underscores the economic weight of maritime and logistics employment on the island. The new initiative targets students ages 15 to 19 enrolled in career and technical education programs at public high schools.

Gateway Commercial Finance Provides $1.25M Factoring Line to AGV America

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Gateway Commercial Finance Provides $1.25M Factoring Line to AGV America

Delray Beach, Fla. – September 21, 2026 -- Gateway Commercial Finance, LLC has provided a $1.25 million invoice factoring facility to AGV America, a Texas-based provider of autonomous robotics and warehouse automation solutions, to close a working-capital gap created by extended customer payment terms.

New facility replaces a bank credit line that limited borrowing against 90-day invoices

The factoring facility replaced a traditional bank line of credit that offered limited borrowing availability against invoices carrying payment terms of up to 90 days. AGV America, founded in 2020, serves several Fortune 500 manufacturers and distributors, but the creditworthiness of those customers did not translate into greater availability under its prior bank line.