Technology

Global architecture firm expands to Charlotte

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2 years ago

September 30, 2024

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Sept. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Cromwell, a global, full-service architecture, engineering, and building services firm, headquartered in Little Rock, Arkansas, announced today it is expanding its offices to Charlotte, ultimately creating 20 jobs in the region. Select CLT, the business recruitment team at the Charlotte Regional Business Alliance, played an integral role in the company’s expansion process.

Global architecture, engineering, and building services firm Cromwell opens new office in Charlotte.

As one of the oldest architecture firms in the country, the 140-year-old company has legacy clients around the United States. As part of their strategic plan, Cromwell is expanding its footprint to better support existing clients with a local presence, while continuing to cultivate a growing number of business relationships in the region.

Cromwell’s expansion will initially focus on servicing existing clients within their federal and industrial market base in the region. While serving existing clients, Cromwell has a plan to hire and develop local architects, engineers and other design professionals over the next few years to support all their current service offerings out of the Charlotte office. Long term, Cromwell is committed to becoming active members of the Charlotte business community. While growing their team, client network, and service offerings in the region, Cromwell is eager to give back through community service and engage in local partnerships, with the goal of creating lasting impact in the Charlotte area.

“We are thrilled to be coming to Charlotte, being part of this great community, and supporting the amazing growth happening here,” Dan Fowler, president of Cromwell, said. “After studying several major metro areas, Charlotte consistently ranked at the top of our key categories. Proximity to great talent, access to our clients in the mid-Atlantic region, and the pro-business environment were key factors in our decision. Everyone we met in the community, including city and county officials, really embraced us—and the team at the Charlotte Regional Business Alliance did a fantastic job of orchestrating our study and showcasing Charlotte as a great place for our team to grow. We’re excited to continue our 140 years of positively impacting communities through great design with this expansion in the Charlotte area.”

The CLT Alliance began working with Cromwell last summer after the company reached out for assistance in site selection and market research. Throughout the site selection process, the team, with support from Charlotte Center City Partners, assisted the company decision makers as they further evaluated the market. Cromwell considered locations throughout the US before landing on an office in South End.

“Our team really enjoyed working with Cromwell during their nation-wide site search to showcase what Charlotte has to offer for their future operations,” Kylie Barnes, economic development specialist at the CLT Alliance, said. “It was great to see their excitement about the region grow during their site visits. From the start I could tell that Charlotte would be a great fit for them due to the quality-of-life aspect that meant a lot to them and their employees. Cromwell has a long history of partnering with their community to make a positive impact and we are so excited to have them here in the Charlotte Region.”

Cromwell, a 100% Employee-owned company, is in the process of relocating key employees to the region and is currently planning to open their Charlotte office by the end of 2024.

“My family and I are extremely excited to join the Charlotte community,” Kody Hart, regional director at Cromwell, said. “Throughout our visits and short period living in the area, our family has been overwhelmed by the reception and kindness we’ve encountered from individuals in the Charlotte area. We look forward to becoming active members of the community, building lasting relationships, and raising our children in this wonderful area.”

To learn more about Cromwell, visit https://cromwell.com/.

About the Charlotte Regional Business Alliance:

Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, The Charlotte Regional Business Alliance is the leading voice of business for the City of Charlotte and the 14-county, bi-state region. Formed in 2018 through the merger of the Charlotte Chamber of Commerce and the Charlotte Regional Partnership, today’s CLT Alliance is the only regional economic development organization that grows the economy, advocates for business, and convenes diverse stakeholders. Our mission is to enthusiastically collaborate to promote and advance the Charlotte Region, creating opportunity, economic growth, and prosperity for all. To learn more, visit charlotteregion.com.

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StarHub Powers Up Its Network with 5G+

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27 minutes ago

September 1, 2026

Get more with wider coverage and up to four times faster speeds indoors and underground

SINGAPORE, Sept. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — StarHub has launched 5G+, powered by the deployment of 700MHz spectrum to give customers a strong, more consistent network experience. Available across every StarHub 5G mobile plan, 5G+ gives customers more from their connectivity in the places where they need it most.

From office towers and crowded malls to basements, car parks and live events, some of the places where customers rely most on their network are also where connectivity are most tested. With 700MHz reaching deeper into buildings and harder-to-reach spaces, 5G+ delivers wider coverage and speeds of up to four times faster indoors and underground, helping customers stay connected as they move through their day.

Existing customers on StarHub 5G mobile plans will get 5G+ automatically, while new customers will get it from day one. With 5G+ across every StarHub 5G mobile plan, customers can get more from their network, whichever plan they choose.

For enterprises, 5G+ provides more dependable connectivity for critical teams and operations. With StarHub’s Enterprise Priority Services, organisations can also prioritise network access for key users and workflows when demand is high, helping keep field operations and collaboration tools running when it matters most.

Get More Out of Your Lunchtime at Lau Pa Sat

More coverage, more speed, and now more ice cream. For one day only on 2 September 2026, StarHub is bringing “more” to lunchtime at Lau Pa Sat. From 11.30am to 3pm, diners can enjoy unlimited complimentary ice cream as part of StarHub’s 5G+ launch celebrations. Competitive eater and influencer Zermatt Neo will kick off the fun with a lunchtime eating challenge, livestreamed on TikTok using StarHub’s 5G+ network.

5G+ builds on StarHub’s continued investment in its network and capabilities to give customers a better experience and more from their connectivity, wherever the day takes them.

For more information on StarHub 5G+, visit http://www.starhub.com/5g-plus.

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SOURCE StarHub Ltd

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Hinen at Solar & Storage Live UK 2026: Powering Smarter UK Homes with A15 RESS

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27 minutes ago

September 1, 2026

BIRMINGHAM, England, Sept. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Hinen will exhibit at Solar & Storage Live UK 2026, taking place at the NEC Birmingham from September 22–24, 2026. Visitors can find Hinen at Booth G12B, where the company will showcase its latest energy storage solutions, with the A15 Residential Energy Storage System taking centre stage.

As the UK’s largest solar energy exhibition, Solar & Storage Live UK brings together buyers, installers and industry leaders from across the energy value chain. Hinen will engage with partners and homeowners to explore smarter, more flexible residential energy solutions.

Smarter Energy for Modern UK Homes

As more UK households adopt solar PV, EVs and heat pumps, smart energy storage can help homeowners make better use of renewable energy and reduce reliance on grid electricity.

At the show, Hinen will highlight the A15 RESS, combining an A-series hybrid inverter with the B15 high-voltage battery. The system offers 14.4 kWh of storage per battery, up to 86.4 kWh of total capacity, 8,000+ cycles and an ultra-slim 180 mm design. Its smart energy management capabilities help homeowners optimise when to store and use energy, supporting greater energy independence and flexibility.

Comprehensive Energy Solutions

At the event, Hinen will also showcase a range of solutions tailored to different energy needs:

A Series H6S: 3.6–6kW single-phase all-in-one system for small homes.A Series H25T: 10–25kW three-phase all-in-one system for larger homes and small commercial applications.H6000-EU + B5000D-W: Flexible low-voltage solution for everyday home energy needs.H6000S + B5000D-W: Reliable Low-voltage solution with parallel function.E2400S + E2560B: 2400W balcony energy storage for space-constrained homes.PU1800 & PS3000: Portable power for travel, outdoor use and backup.

Visit Hinen at Booth G12B, NEC Birmingham, September 22–24, 2026, to discover the A15 and Hinen’s latest energy solutions.

About Hinen

Hinen is an energy storage technology company backed by more than 20 years of manufacturing experience from Hinen Group. Listed on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange (stock code: 300787), Hinen develops residential energy storage solutions including battery systems, hybrid inverters and intelligent energy management technologies. With offices and service teams across Europe, the UK, Australia and Africa, Hinen provides localised support to customers and partners worldwide.

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GOFO Deploys Automated Narrow-Belt Sorter at Rome Hub, Lifting Southern Italy Capacity by 40%

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27 minutes ago

September 1, 2026

ROME, Sept. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — GOFO, a fast-growing, technology-driven last-mile delivery provider, today announced that its Rome sorting center has officially entered full production with a new automated narrow-belt sorting system featuring integrated singulation technology. The system began trial operation in May 2026 and, following more than three months of stable performance, is now fully operational, lifting the hub’s overall efficiency by 40%.

The linear narrow-belt sorter’s integrated singulation technology automatically separates overlapping parcels before they enter the sort loop. Because the system relies on proven mechanical separation rather than AI-based vision recognition, it is designed to deliver consistent throughput day after day, with reliability confirmed during the trial period and now carried into full production ahead of the autumn peak season.

The system has a design capacity of 6,500 parcels per hour and 120 sorting chutes, providing routing coverage across southern Italy, including Bari, Catanzaro, Naples and surrounding areas. It integrates dimensioning and weighing in a single pass, with volume accuracy of ±10 mm and weighing accuracy of ±20 g. Around 80% of the sorting process is now automated, with manual handling limited to loading and exception processing.

“The Rome hub is our primary gateway to southern Italy, and this upgrade ensures we can meet the growing demand from our e-commerce partners without compromising on speed or accuracy,” said Jacqueline Chan, General Manager of GOFO Italy. “As we head into peak season, this investment gives us the reliability and sufficient processing capacity our customers need across the south.”

About GOFO

GOFO, founded in the United States in 2023, is a technology-driven last-mile logistics network serving merchants and consumers across the U.S., Canada, France, the Netherlands, Italy and Spain. Guided by the brand philosophy “Drive Efficiency, Deliver Trust,” GOFO combines advanced technology with localized operations to deliver precise, reliable, and scalable delivery solutions. Operating nationwide through sorting centers and delivery centers across the country, GOFO Italy serves a broad population with high-performance last-mile delivery solutions. Its operations are powered by automated sorting, intelligent routing, and disciplined execution. For more information, please visit www.gofo.com/it.

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