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C2 Management Wraps Two-Year Development of ShredBox, Set to Launch Q2 of 2024

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2 years ago

February 14, 2024

Innovative recycle and reuse company celebrates release of its patent pending design to provide recognized chain of custody on-premises hard drive destruction units.

BERRYVILLE, Va., Feb. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — “ShredBox is our right-sized solution to the ongoing questions and discussion put forth to us over the years by end users, corporate clients, and Industry peers alike concerning the responsible and secure destruction of hard drives with no further value,” says C2 Management CEO Chris Hansen. (www.c2management.com)

Equipped to regularly deal with hundreds instead of thousands of hard drives lends the sort of portability to ShredBox that has garnered initial appeal from office users, data centers, colocation facilities, banks, retail locations and other recyclers. Reinforcing responsible downstream asset behavior with a certified recycling partner allows ShredBox to showcase green-friendly education but it will also present an outstanding advertising opportunity for lessees.

Jack Knapp, CIO & Chief Growth Officer at Accurate IT Services, sees bringing ShredBox to the attention of his clients as a great value-added proposition. “ShredBox is a great answer for the “thorny” security issue of excess hard drives laying around and a reminder of our commitment to providing safe and certified client asset solutions,” he says, “and we also recognize the different advertising possibilities depending on the ownership structure of the units.”

Manufacturer of ShredBox and Deployable Technologies President & COO Andrew Deleyiannis is looking forward to promoting government use of ShredBox in its facilities. With over 25 years of experience manufacturing and selling over a billion dollars’ worth of precision military-grade products to Fortune 500 clients and government agencies, Deleyiannis anticipates considerable demand for ShredBox. “The security-conscious nature of the government and those contracting with the government make ShredBox an outstanding choice for facilities where classified work is taking place,” he states, “and its not a reach to see where the government could require the use of a product like ShredBox in its request for proposals.”

C2 plans to unveil one of its first ShredBox production units April 15-18 at Data Center World 2024, the premier global conference for data center facilities and IT professionals. Tara Gibb, Senior Director at Informa Tech, the promoter of Data Center World, welcomes C2 and ShredBox to the event. “We’re excited to have C2 Management exhibiting at Data Center World 2024 in Washington DC. The event will showcase the most cutting-edge solutions and services for the data center industry, and the leaders driving it look forward to learning more about innovations like ShredBox,” says Gibb.

Certified to Appendix D under R2v3, C2 Management has made a name for itself in the electronic recycling and reuse industry by contracting with partners to process medical and specialty equipment. The model allows the company to partner in a non-competitive and complementary manner with an unlimited number of others in the industry, and C2 CEO Hansen thinks ShredBox could follow this path also.

“We are extremely proud of our ability to be creative in structuring partnerships that are mutually beneficial. The number of possible paths to ShredBox partnership are as varied as the different types of uses,” says Hansen. “I cannot say enough about the partnership with Deployment Technologies and how helpful they have been bringing this to market,” he adds, “and I am also extremely proud of all of the C2 employees that helped make this a reality and that continue to be a part of the innovative company that we have become and will continue to be.”

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FranklinWH Introduces Enhanced 15 kWh aPower in Australia and New Zealand

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2 hours ago

May 3, 2026

Expansion comes as policy shifts and rising power costs accelerate demand for residential energy storage

SYDNEY, May 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — FranklinWH, a leading provider of whole-home energy management and battery storage solutions, today announced the launch of its enhanced 15 kWh aPower battery in Australia and New Zealand, as demand for residential energy storage continues to grow, driven by evolving policy settings and increasing interest in energy independence.

The updated aPower builds on the company’s established platform, increasing usable capacity from 13.6 kWh to 15 kWh and raising warrantied throughput from 43 MWh to 60 MWh, an increase of 40 percent. These updates deliver more usable energy over the life of the system while maintaining the same footprint and price.

“The energy landscape is shifting quickly, and more homeowners are thinking beyond the upfront specs to what really pays off over time,” said Steve Ruskin, General Manager of FranklinWH Australia. “This upgrade is about delivering more performance over the life of the system, more usable energy, greater throughput, while staying true to our ‘buy once, buy right’ philosophy.”

The increase in warrantied throughput translates into savings for homeowners. Based on typical usage patterns and an electricity rate of A$0.35 per kilowatt-hour, the additional throughput may represent up to approximately A$5,950 in value over the lifetime of the system. The increase in usable capacity also improves energy density, lowering the effective cost per kilowatt-hour and supporting more efficient use of stored energy.

The 15 kWh configuration also aligns with current and upcoming policy frameworks benefitting residential battery adoption. This includes the updated Cheaper Home Batteries Program, with changes coming into effect for Australian homeowners from 1 May, 2026, helping households maximise value as incentives continue to evolve.

As the residential battery market expands, FranklinWH continues to focus on reliability and system performance. The aPower incorporates design elements to support durability, including structural reinforcement to reduce cell stress over time, per-cell temperature monitoring, and the separation of the battery pack and control systems to maintain reliable performance.

“We believe performance should be measured over years, not just at installation,” Ruskin added. “We focus on building systems that deliver consistent, reliable results over time. That long-term perspective is what ultimately defines value for homeowners.”

The aPower is designed to operate as part of the FranklinWH System, an integrated home energy management platform that coordinates energy generation, storage, and consumption. The system is designed to optimise multiple energy inputs, provide reliable backup power, and support more efficient and independent energy use at the household level.

About FranklinWH

FranklinWH Energy Storage is the manufacturer of the FranklinWH System. FranklinWH is a market-oriented, research-driven company focused on next-generation residential energy management and storage solutions. Located in Macquarie Park, Sydney with a global head office in the San Francisco Bay Area, FranklinWH’s team has decades of experience in energy systems, from design, through manufacturing, to sales and installation. FranklinWH is AVL-listed with multiple financial institutions.

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Peninsula Visa Launches Comprehensive OCI Processing Services

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4 hours ago

May 3, 2026

Peninsula Visa, a trusted leader in immigration and visa processing services with over 50 years of expertise, today announced the launch of its comprehensive Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) processing services. To celebrate this milestone, Peninsula Visa is offering new users an exclusive 20% discount with promo code OCI20 at checkout.

SAN JOSE, Calif., May 3, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Peninsula Visa, a trusted leader in immigration and visa processing services with over 50 years of expertise, today announced the launch of its comprehensive Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) processing services. To celebrate this milestone, Peninsula Visa is offering new users an exclusive 20% discount with promo code OCI20 at checkout.

For 50 years, Peninsula Visa has helped families navigate immigration. OCI processing is one of our most impactful services, connecting the Indian diaspora to their heritage. We’re proud to bring our expertise to help families secure OCI status with confidence. Evan James, CEO

A Full Suite of OCI Services

Peninsula Visa’s OCI services cover every stage of the OCI lifecycle, ensuring that members of the Indian diaspora receive expert support from start to finish.

The four service types now available are:

New OCI Application — For foreign nationals of Indian origin, spouses of Indian citizens or existing OCI card holders, and minor children with at least one Indian parent applying for OCI status for the first time.OCI Card Renewal — For card holders whose OCI card has expired, or whose linked passport has been renewed or replaced and requires an updated booklet.Re-issuance (Age Milestones) — OCI cards must be re-issued when minors reach the age of 18 and again when card holders turn 50, due to significant changes in appearance. Peninsula Visa guides clients through both transitions seamlessly.Miscellaneous OCI Services — Covering corrections to existing records, lost or damaged card replacement, address changes, and other administrative updates to the OCI file.

Why Choose Peninsula Visa for Your OCI Application

Peninsula Visa brings decades of institutional knowledge and a client-first philosophy to every OCI case.

Key value propositions include:

Expert Guidance — Dedicated OCI specialists with deep knowledge of consulate requirements, eligibility rules, and documentation standards across all service types.High Approval Rate — A meticulous multi-stage review process that identifies and resolves issues before submission, dramatically reducing the likelihood of rejection or delay.Fast Turnaround — Standard processing in 12-15 Business Days for most OCI service types, with real-time status updates throughout the process.End-to-End Support — Personalized document checklists, secure document uploads, expert form preparation, consulate submission, and post-submission tracking — all in one place.

Launch Promotion

Save 20% on any OCI service — new users only

OCI20

Enter code OCI20 at checkout. Available to new users. No expiration date.

Leadership Perspective

“For 50 years, Peninsula Visa has helped individuals and families navigate the complexities of immigration documentation. OCI processing is one of the most impactful services we have ever added — it directly connects the Indian diaspora to their heritage country in a lasting, meaningful way. We are proud to bring our proven expertise and client-centric approach to this important service, and we look forward to helping thousands of families secure their OCI status with confidence.”

Founded in 1975, Peninsula Visa has built its reputation on precision, transparency, and a genuine commitment to client outcomes. The addition of OCI processing services reflects the company’s ongoing mission to expand its offerings to meet the evolving needs of immigrants and their families across the United States.

Get Started Today

Eligible applicants can begin their OCI journey by visiting Peninsula Visa’s dedicated OCI Services page. New users can take advantage of the 20% launch discount by entering promo code OCI20 at checkout when selecting any OCI service type.

Media Contact

Evan James, Peninsula Visa, 1 4087277515, media@peninsulavisa.com, https://peninsulavisa.com/

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Peninsula Visa Launches Comprehensive OCI Processing Services

Published

4 hours ago

May 3, 2026

A Full Suite of OCI Services

Peninsula Visa’s OCI services cover every stage of the OCI lifecycle, ensuring that members of the Indian diaspora receive expert support from start to finish.

The four service types now available are:

Why Choose Peninsula Visa for Your OCI Application

Peninsula Visa brings decades of institutional knowledge and a client-first philosophy to every OCI case.

Key value propositions include:

Launch Promotion

Save 20% on any OCI service — new users only

OCI20

Enter code OCI20 at checkout. Available to new users. No expiration date.

Leadership Perspective

Get Started Today

Media Contact

Evan James, Peninsula Visa, 1 4087277515, media@peninsulavisa.com, https://peninsulavisa.com/