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Zero to 200 – Federal government and Langs Bus Lines race ahead on fleet electrification

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LONDON, ON, June 21, 2024 /CNW/ – The federal government is partnering with Langs Bus Lines to replace nearly half their diesel school buses with 200 electric ones.

The announcement was made by Parliamentary Secretary Peter Fragiskatos; MP Arielle Kayabaga; Brian Reilly, Senior Director of the Canada Infrastructure Bank (CIB); and Kevin Langs, Vice-President of Langs Bus Lines.

Infrastructure Canada is providing more than $22.2 million in federal funding through the Zero Emission Transit Fund (ZETF) to Langs. CIB has also reached financial close on a $22.4 million investment with them.

Both the ZETF funding and the CIB loan will work together to support purchasing the new buses by 2026. In addition, a portion of the ZETF investment will go towards installing the required chargers and upgrading existing facilities in five sites across southwestern Ontario. The new buses will serve students in Sarnia, Strathroy, London, and Woodstock’s most populated communities.

Over $600,000 of the total ZETF funding will support a feasibility study to support Langs in strengthening its knowledge and preparing for the transition.

Meanwhile, CIB’s loan will help cover the higher upfront capital costs of the buses, helping  accelerate the transition.

A family run business for over 50 years, Langs Bus Lines operates buses, vans and mobility accessible vehicles for home to school transportation in London, Sarnia, Chatham-Kent, Woodstock, and surrounding areas throughout Southwestern Ontario. Transitioning to an electric fleet is in line with their vision to drive clean and reduce students’ exposure to bus emissions.

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“Electric school buses will help 9,000 students in Southwestern Ontario get to school safely. At the same time, they will play a critical role in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and helping Canada meet its emissions reduction target of net-zero by 2050.”

Peter Fragiskatos, Parliamentary Secretary Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities and Member of Parliament for London North Centre, on behalf of the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities

“School buses fulfill a critical need in our communities by providing a safe and reliable way for children to arrive at school. These vehicles drive thousands of kilometres every year, contributing to pollution and noise. The federal government’s investment in 200 electric, zero-emission school buses for Langs Bus Lines will benefit students and our communities for years to come.”

Arielle Kayabaga, Member of Parliament for London West

“Diesel buses significantly contribute to carbon emissions across the country and there is an important opportunity to transform the school bus market to electric. The Canada Infrastructure Bank’s investment in Langs Bus Lines will help students get to and from school in sustainable zero-emission vehicles.”

Ehren Cory, Chief Executive Officer of the Canada Infrastructure Bank

“We are delighted to receive this support through the Government of Canada’s Zero Emission Transit Fund, to assist us in providing safe and sustainable student transportation. With this funding, we will replace diesel engine buses that are retiring from service with zero-emission battery electric school buses. Thousands of students in our service area throughout southwestern Ontario will benefit from a safe, emissions-free ride every school day.”

Kevin Langs, Vice-President, Langs Bus Lines Limited

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The Government of Canada is investing more than $22.2 million in the electrification of Langs Bus Lines’ fleet through the Zero Emission Transit Fund (ZETF). The Canada Infrastructure Bank (CIB) is providing a $22.4 million investment. Langs Bus Lines is contributing more than $23.08 million.Replacing 200 diesel buses with electric ones will reduce yearly greenhouse gas emissions by over 4,200 tonnes, equivalent to offsetting the yearly energy consumption of 550 homes.The ZETF helps communities transition to zero emission transit and school buses to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and contribute to Canada’s net-zero emissions targets. By electrifying their bus fleets, communities are working toward a cleaner environment for our kids while creating jobs and supporting Canadian manufacturing.Since 2015, the Government of Canada has invested over $24.8 billion in transit projects across the country, providing Canadians with cleaner and more efficient commuting options.This Fund is closely coordinated with the CIB’s Zero Emission Bus Initiative through which the Bank has committed more than $1.5 billion to supporting the deployment of zero emission buses.The CIB’s Zero Emission Bus Initiative assists transit agencies and school bus operators to transition their fleets to modern, environmentally friendly vehicles.The CIB seeks to invest up to CAD $5 billion into public transit projects that are in the public interest and support Canadian sustainable economic growth.

Associated Links

Zero Emission Transit Fund
https://www.infrastructure.gc.ca/zero-emissions-trans-zero-emissions/index-eng.html 

Strengthened Climate Plan
https://www.canada.ca/en/services/environment/weather/climatechange/climate-plan/climate-plan-overview.html 

Canada Infrastructure Bank – Zero Emission Buses Initiative
https://cib-bic.ca/en/sectors/public-transit/ 

Federal infrastructure investments in Ontario
https://www.infrastructure.gc.ca/plan/prog-proj-on-eng.html 

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Lead Glass Pro Expands Nationwide Installation Services, Simplifying Radiation Shielding Projects for Healthcare Facilities

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Single-source solutions help healthcare facilities and contractors eliminate delays, coordination issues, and inspection risks.

LAGUNA BEACH, Calif., June 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Lead Glass Pro, a leading supplier of radiation shielding products, has announced the expansion of its turn-key installation services across 26 states, providing healthcare facilities, imaging centers, veterinary hospitals, and contractors with a simpler, faster, and more reliable path to completing radiation-shielded construction projects.

For years, facility owners and general contractors have faced a common challenge when building x-ray rooms, CT suites, cath labs, and other imaging environments: coordinating multiple vendors, installers, shielding materials, and subcontractors while hoping everything comes together correctly at inspection. The result is often project delays, change orders, failed inspections, and costly rework.

Lead Glass Pro’s new turn-key installation service was designed to eliminate that uncertainty.

Rather than sourcing shielding materials from one supplier, hiring a separate installer, and relying on contractors who may have little experience with radiation shielding, customers can now work with a single company that provides both the materials and installation expertise required to complete the project correctly.

“Our goal is simple: make radiation shielding easy,” said a spokesperson for Lead Glass Pro. “Healthcare providers and contractors already have enough to manage. They shouldn’t have to worry about whether the shielding was installed correctly, whether critical components were missed, or whether the project will pass inspection. We provide a complete solution backed by experience, documentation, and accountability.”

The service covers a wide range of healthcare construction projects, including medical imaging rooms, x-ray rooms, CT suites, cath labs, surgical centers, urgent care facilities, and veterinary imaging environments.

The expansion builds on Lead Glass Pro’s reputation for rapid fabrication, responsive customer service, and comprehensive radiation shielding solutions, including lead glass windows, lead-lined doors and frames, lead-backed drywall, shielding accessories, and custom radiation protection products.

Customers also benefit from several industry-leading protections, including:

10-Year Warranty100% Compliance GuaranteePrice MatchingFast fabrication on many standard productsNationwide support and project coordination

As healthcare construction continues to grow nationwide, Lead Glass Pro believes the demand for specialized installation expertise will continue to increase.

By combining material supply and installation into a single-source solution, the company aims to help customers reduce risk, simplify project management, and move from construction to inspection with confidence.

For more information about Lead Glass Pro’s turn-key installation services, visit LeadGlassPro.com.

About Lead Glass Pro

Lead Glass Pro is a nationwide supplier of radiation shielding products and installation services for healthcare, veterinary, industrial, and government facilities. The company specializes in lead glass windows, lead-lined doors and frames, lead-backed drywall, shielding accessories, and complete radiation protection solutions designed to help projects meet compliance requirements while reducing construction complexity.

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Lead Glass Pro
Email: sales@leadglasspro.com
Phone: (800) 506-9972

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Trutankless® More Than Doubles Sales as Demand for GEN3 Continues to Accelerate

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Consumer adoption and contractor demand for GEN3 technology drive more than 118% year-over-year sales growth

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., June 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Trutankless®, a leader in smart electric tankless water heating technology, announced a strong start to 2026 as growing demand from homeowners, plumbers, contractors, and wholesale distributors helped drive sales growth of more than 118% compared to the same period last year.

The company reported first-quarter net sales of $940,470, more than double the $430,090 reported during the first quarter of 2025.

The growth reflects increasing adoption of the company’s GEN3 Smart Tankless Water Heater, as consumers seek energy-efficient alternatives to traditional tank water heaters and contractors look for reliable, easy-to-install solutions that deliver long-term value.

“More than doubling our sales year over year is a strong signal that the market is embracing smart tankless technology,” said Guy Newman, CEO of Trutankless®. “Homeowners want endless hot water, lower energy consumption, and better control over their home’s systems. At the same time, plumbers and contractors are looking for products they can confidently recommend to customers. GEN3 is proving it can deliver on both.”

The company’s GEN3 platform combines on-demand hot water with advanced monitoring capabilities and compatibility with recirculation systems and LeakSecure® technology, making it an attractive option for both new construction and retrofit projects.

As demand continues to grow, Trutankless is expanding its network of wholesale distribution partners and contractor relationships across the country, with particularly strong momentum throughout Arizona, Texas, and Florida.

To support that growth, Trutankless® recently expanded operations with a new Phoenix-based production, engineering, and training facility. The company is also continuing to invest in product innovation, including the development of enhanced remote monitoring capabilities through a customizable mobile app and control platform.

“For contractors, success comes down to customer satisfaction and trust,” Newman added. “The more homeowners experience the benefits of smart tankless water heating, the more demand we’re seeing at the contractor and distributor level. That’s creating a powerful cycle of growth that we’re excited to build on.”

About Trutankless®

Trutankless® is an innovator in electric tankless water heating technology, focused on delivering energy-efficient, reliable, and connected solutions for residential and commercial applications. The company’s smart electric tankless water heaters provide endless hot water on demand while helping reduce energy consumption and maintenance requirements. Trutankless® products are available through wholesale plumbing distributors and dealers nationwide.

For more information, visit www.trutankless.com.

Forward-Looking Statement: The statements in this press release regarding any implied or perceived benefits from the release by Trutankless® of its line of electric tankless water heaters or added key strategic sales and distribution partners are forward-looking statements. Such statements involve risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to, risks of the key strategic sales and distribution partners ability to sell our product, and effects of legal and administrative proceedings and governmental regulation, especially in a foreign country, future financial and operational results, competition, general economic conditions, and the ability to manage and continue growth. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual outcomes may vary materially from those indicated. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements we make in this news release include the introduction of new technology, market conditions, and those set forth in reports or documents we file from time to time with the SEC. We undertake no obligation to revise or update such statements to reflect current events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.

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Roam Charging launches electric vehicle charging hub at David Lloyd Clubs in Hatfield

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CRAWLEY, England, June 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Roam Charging, a leading provider of electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions, has announced the launch of its latest EV charging installation at David Lloyd Clubs in Hatfield, marking another milestone in its growing partnership with David Lloyd Clubs to deliver a major EV charging rollout across the UK.

The Hatfield launch, located at Hatfield Business Park, will take place on Thursday 18th June from 8.00am until 4.00pm, with Roam and David Lloyd teams on site to welcome members, showcase the new charging facilities and support drivers in getting set up on the Roam app. On the day, visitors can expect hands-on assistance, the opportunity to ask questions about EV charging as well as free charging throughout the launch event.

This launch follows a successful activation at David Lloyd Clubs Purley, where Roam hosted a similar event that resulted in strong engagement with members and sustained high charger utilisation long after launch day. Roam’s events focus on education, accessibility and creating a seamless charging experience for those using the health club’s car park.

Commenting on the launch, James Randall from Roam, said:

“Our partnership with David Lloyd Clubs is about making EV charging simple, convenient and part of everyday life. The success of our Purley launch showed just how valuable it is to be on-site, speaking directly with members and helping them get set up from day one. We’re excited to bring the same experience to Hatfield and continue supporting David Lloyd Clubs members on their transition to electric driving.”

As part of the partnership, David Lloyd Clubs members receive a free Roam membership, normally priced at £7.20 per month. This benefit provides access to reduced charging tariffs:

AC chargers: 51p per kWh (standard rate 59p)DC chargers: 64p per kWh (standard rate 72p)

Roam’s event at David Lloyd Clubs, Hatfield Business Park, Hatfield AL10 9AX, will take place from 8.00am until 4.00pm on Thursday 18th June.

Roam’s app can be downloaded for free by following this link.

About Roam

Roam is dedicated to transforming the EV charging experience with a comprehensive suite of cutting-edge charging solutions designed for drivers, businesses and communities. With a focus on accessibility, reliability and scalability, Roam provides smart charging stations, intuitive software, and customer-first services that empower the transition to electric mobility. From high-power public chargers to flexible commercial installations, Roam continues to expand its network and support the global shift toward cleaner transportation.

For more information, visit https://www.roamcharging.com.

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