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China Showcases Innovative Practices at INC-5, Vary Tech Signs with South Korean Company to Promote Global Plastic Pollution Treatment

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1 year ago

December 5, 2024

BUSAN, South Korea, Dec. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — The fifth session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee on Plastic Pollution (INC-5) was held in Busan, South Korea. During the conference, Hunan Vary Tech Co., Ltd., a leading enterprise in the field of solid waste resource utilization in China, was invited to participate in the INC-5 side event. There, the company showcased China’s innovative practices and technological breakthroughs in the field of waste plastic recycling and utilization to the international community.

Vice General Manager of Vary Tech, Che Tao, highlighted the company’s technological innovation and practices in the field of chemical recycling of waste plastics.

The oxygen-free pyrolysis technology and equipment independently developed by Vary Tech can efficiently process all kinds of mixed waste plastics and turn them into valuable oil, gas and carbon resources. Since 2009, the company has shown forward-looking vision, laying the foundation for technological innovation through international exchanges in the United States, Russia, Japan, Germany, etc. In 2013, the company made a major breakthrough in waste plastics pyrolysis technology, and completed the project of recycling 60 tonnes of waste plastics from domestic waste per day, which verified the feasibility of the technology. After 2016, the company entered into the period of rapid development, and the scope of technological application was expanded to 30. In 2018, the company achieved a qualitative leap, building a project of 600 tonnes per day of domestic waste plastics recycling, and the daily processing capacity of the core pyrolysis equipment was increased to 150 tonnes per day. The capacity breakthrough stems from the conquest of the core technology of pyrolysis equipment, including continuous feeding and discharging, flexible combination sealing, self-cleaning coke, heat carrier recycling, and thermal energy gradient utilisation, etc. The technology has been iterated and upgraded to the 6th generation, which achieves the perfect oil and gas sealing performance, effectively prevents any leakage, and significantly improves the safety and environmental friendliness. So far, the project has been running stably for 5 years. 2023, the electromagnetic pyrolysis reactor independently developed by Vary Tech will run for the first time in South Korea for the treatment of waste plastics and waste tyres, marking that the company’s chemical recycling of waste plastics is heading towards international development and opening up new opportunities for the treatment of global plastic pollution.

Li Bin, deputy director of the GRPG office and a senior researcher and doctoral supervisor at Donghua University, stated that chemical recycling is the ultimate method for converting plastic waste into stable raw materials, and showcased the industrial application cases of Vary Tech’s core equipment for chemical recycling of waste plastics.

In addition to chemical recycling, Vary Tech has also achieved outstanding results in the field of physical recycling. The company innovatively introduced a combined process of “double-shaft shredding + vertical crushing,” leading the development of the waste home appliance recycling industry. After seven generations of technological iteration, this process has now achieved an exceptional capacity of processing up to 200 waste refrigerators per hour per unit, with a plastic sorting rate exceeding 97%. The company has further expanded the application of its technology, extending recycling services to the small home appliance sector. A single unit of equipment can process up to 3 tons of waste small home appliances per hour, with a plastic recycling rate of 99%. This advanced process has laid a solid foundation for the subsequent high-value application of waste plastics, strongly promoting the development of physical recycling technology, and providing key technical support for the efficient and high-quality recycling of waste home appliance plastics.

The company has also established an electronic waste resource recycling and disposal base, achieving coordinated development of technology research and operations. The annual processing capacity is as high as 8.3 million units, ensuring that waste electrical appliances are treated harmlessly and resources are recycled efficiently. In 2018, Vary Tech made a significant breakthrough in the high-value utilization of waste electrical appliance plastics. They developed advanced processes for shredding, cleaning, and melting, transforming waste appliance plastics into high-quality recycled pellets. The annual capacity for shredding and cleaning waste plastics reached 100,000 tons, with a granulation capacity of 50,000 tons. This innovative process has been certified with GRS 4.0, and the recycled materials produced are widely used in the manufacturing of small household appliances, computers, laptops, mice, and other products, achieving high-value circular utilization of waste plastics. Vary Tech has successfully established a complete physical recycling loop for the recycling and regeneration of waste electrical appliance plastics.

As a key step in the global plastic pollution governance negotiations hosted by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), this conference aims to establish a legally binding global agreement on plastic pollution. During the INC-5 meeting, Vary Tech signed a contract with a well-known Korean waste plastic recycling company to cooperate on chemical recycling technology for waste plastics. Che Tao stated, “This cooperation is a concrete action in response to the global initiative on plastic pollution governance. We will leverage our respective strengths to contribute to the implementation of the upcoming global agreement on plastic pollution.”

Kim Dong-myung, CEO of the Korean environmental protection company, stated, “Against the backdrop of the growing urgency of global plastic pollution management, the innovative capabilities of leading technology companies like Vary Tech will be the key force driving the industry’s development. We look forward to developing more environmentally friendly and cost-effective solutions by integrating the professional knowledge and technological advantages of both parties.”

The cooperation between Chinese and South Korean companies will bring new solutions to global plastic pollution management, not only helping to promote the formulation and implementation of global plastic pollution governance laws, but also indicating a broader trend of international cooperation in the environmental protection industry. With the gradual implementation of global plastic pollution governance agreements, plastic pollution management will become a new growth point for the environmental protection industry, providing strong technical support for global plastic pollution management.

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Accord Specialty Pharmacy Named Finalist in MMIT’s 11th Annual Retail Specialty Pharmacy Patient Choice Awards

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April 23, 2026

ORLANDO, Fla., April 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Accord Specialty Pharmacy, an independent specialty pharmacy serving patients across multiple states, has been named a finalist in the MMIT Patient Choice Awards, a recognition based on patient-reported satisfaction and experience.

Accord was selected as the only independent pharmacy among finalists in its category, alongside national pharmacy organizations such as Walgreens Specialty Pharmacy and Walmart Specialty Pharmacy. This distinction highlights the company’s commitment to delivering personalized, high-touch care for patients managing complex and chronic conditions.

The MMIT Patient Choice Awards recognize specialty pharmacies that demonstrate excellence in patient satisfaction, service quality, and overall care experience. Finalists are determined based on direct patient feedback, making the recognition a meaningful reflection of the trust patients place in their pharmacy providers.

“Being recognized alongside national organizations and as the only independent finalist validates our belief that personalized, patient-centered care drives better outcomes. We are building a model that combines clinical depth, national reach, and operational flexibility to better serve patients, providers, and partners.” said AJ Patel, Founder and Pharmacy Manager of Accord Specialty Pharmacy.

Accord Specialty Pharmacy supports patients across complex specialty categories, including oncology, rare disease, and infusion, through a clinically driven, high-touch care model designed to improve access, adherence, and outcomes. The company’s approach emphasizes personalized support, responsive care coordination, and strong clinical engagement to help patients navigate complex therapies more effectively. With a growing national footprint and multi-state licensure, Accord is positioned to support patients, providers, and partners across diverse markets.

For more information, visit MMIT Announces Finalists of the 11th Specialty Pharmacy Patient Choice Awards – MMITNetwork.

About Accord Specialty Pharmacy:

Accord Specialty Pharmacy is an ACHC-accredited, multi-state licensed independent specialty pharmacy located in Central Florida, dedicated to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care for individuals managing complex and chronic conditions. Through personalized support, clinical expertise, and a high-touch approach, Accord helps patients navigate every step of their treatment journey. Learn more at www.accordspecialty.com.

CONTACT: contact@accordspecialty.com

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HAIVISION ANNOUNCES VOTING RESULTS FROM 2026 ANNUAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS

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April 23, 2026

MONTRÉAL, April 23, 2026 /CNW/ – Haivision Systems Inc. (“Haivision” or the “Company”) (TSX: HAI) is pleased to announce the voting results from its annual meeting of shareholders held today in a virtual format.

A total of approximately 45.97 % of the issued and outstanding common shares of Haivision were represented at the meeting.

Election of Directors

Each of the six nominated directors of Haivision was elected as director of the Company with the following results:

Director

Votes
For

% Votes
For

Votes
Against

% Votes
Against

Miroslav Wicha

11,110,245

99.26 %

82,583

0.74 %

Harvey Bienenstock

11,155,137

99.66 %

37,691

0.34 %

Robin M. Rush

11,121,855

99.37 %

70,973

0.63 %

Neil Hindle

10,794,005

96.44 %

398,823

3.56 %

Julie Tremblay

10,941,969

97.76 %

250,859

2.24 %

Lee K. Levy II

9,084,418

81.16 %

2,108,410

18.84 %

2. Appointment of Auditors

Deloitte LLP were reappointed auditors of the Company for the ensuing year with 12,492,582 (98.84%) votes cast in favour and 146,406 (1.16%) votes withheld.

3. Approval of the Unallocated Awards under the Company’s Equity Incentive Plan

The Company’s unallocated awards were approved with 8,710,347 (77.82%) votes cast in favour and 2,482,481 (22.18%) votes cast against.

4. Reapproval of Company’s Shareholder Rights Plan

The Company’s shareholder rights plan was approved with 10,572,490 (94.46%) votes cast in favour and 620,338 (5.54%) votes cast against.

Final voting results on all matters voted on at the meeting will be filed under Haivision’s profile on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca.

About Haivision

Haivision is a leading global provider of mission-critical, real-time video streaming and visual collaboration solutions. Our connected cloud and intelligent edge technologies enable organizations globally to engage audiences, enhance collaboration, and support decision making. We provide high quality, low latency, secure, and reliable live video at a global scale. Haivision open sourced its award-winning SRT low latency video streaming protocol and founded the SRT Alliance to support its adoption. Awarded four Emmys® for Technology and Engineering from the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, Haivision continues to fuel the future of IP video transformation. Founded in 2004, Haivision is headquartered in Montreal and Chicago with offices, sales, and support located throughout the Americas, Europe, and Asia. Learn more at haivision.com.

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Noritz upgrades EZ Pro Series of tankless water heaters with larger, multi-function panel display for faster installation and servicing

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15 minutes ago

April 23, 2026

Improved, fully integrated diagnostic interface eliminates the need for a separate remote controller, providing key system status data and enhanced digital controls to ease startup, operation, and maintenance for pro installers and service techs.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., April 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Noritz America, an international leader in tankless and electric heat pump water heaters and high-efficiency combination boilers, has further enhanced its EZ Series Pro line of residential condensing tankless water heaters by expanding both the size and the functionality of the units’ built-in control panel, whose user-friendly digital interface is mounted prominently on the front exterior.

Providing upgraded monitoring and diagnostic capabilities, the multi-function panel display allows professional installers to view system status, temperature settings, service reminders, maintenance data, error codes, error history, and (if applicable) recirculation timing settings. All of this vital information is built in and readily accessible on the water heater. Besides eliminating the need for a separate, external remote controller, the panel enables guided setup during installation and faster, more effective troubleshooting.

In addition, installers and users can monitor and program the unit remotely via Bluetooth® connectivity that works alongside the panel, using the EZ Start Plus app on their smartphones. A separate external remote is optional.

“The intent of our upgrade efforts was to create a more satisfying user experience for both the professional and the consumer,” says Noritz Executive Vice President and General Manager Jason Fleming. “We focused on simplified installation, advanced diagnostics, and giving professionals and their customers easier, more responsive control of the water heater.”

Essential Features of the Multi-Function Panel

Below are the main features and capabilities of the upgraded, built-in, multi-function panel and related control system:

Digital temperature control: Professional installers and service technicians will find it easier to use the enlarged panel to set the output water temperature to 100° – 140° Fahrenheit. Temperature settings are available in increments as small as 5°F.

Key benefits: More precise temperature control for professionals and, as a result, safer, more consistent hot-water delivery for end users.

Integrated Bluetooth connectivity; no more dip switches: The EZ Start Plus app enables installers and service techs to perform system setup, adjust the temperature, run diagnostics and share this information electronically with Noritz Technical Support. Installers can even register the water heater to qualify for the accompanying warranty.

Key benefits: Simplified startups mean faster installs, minimizing the manual programming that installers previously had to perform. Smartphone-based control and troubleshooting eliminate the need for old-style manual adjustment of physical dip switches.

Improved service access: Even the physical design of the EZ Series Pro has been reengineered to work more effectively with the newly enhanced multi-function panel.

Key benefits: The latched, snap-lock front cover enables quicker access to components for easier maintenance and servicing.

Industry-Best Warranty

The upgraded EZ Series Pro continues to include three models, all with a Uniform Energy Factor of 0.98, the highest efficiency rating in the tankless water heater industry:

EZ71: input range — 12,800 to 160,000 BTU/hour; flow rate — 0.4 to 9.0 gallons per minute; turndown ratio — 12.5:1EZ98: 12,800 to 180,000 BTUh; 0.4 to 9.8 gpm; 14:1;EZ111: 12,800 to 199,900 BTUh; 0.4 to 11.1 gpm; 16:1.

All three units carry a 25-year limited warranty on their stainless steel heat exchangers, the longest such protection in the industry. Further protection includes a five-year limited parts warranty and one year for reasonable labor.

The water heaters use natural gas but are field-convertible to LP with a parts kit included with every unit. Two water heaters can be linked using Noritz’s optional Quick Connect linkage to double the hot-water flow rate.

Designed for wall-mounting indoors, the EZ Series Pro heaters can be direct-vented with two-, three-, or four-inch Schedule 40 or Schedule 80 PVC or CPVC, or two-inch or three-inch polypropylene venting. They can also be installed outdoors in milder year-round climates using an optional vent cap.

All EZ Series Pro models have received approvals from CSA, NSF5, NSF372, and are Low NOx approved by the South Coast Air Quality Management District (Rule 1146.2).

For more information on the newly upgraded Noritz EZ Series Pro, visit: https://ezseries.noritz.com/

A short product video is available at: https://youtu.be/m5iDn7sOGMc

For more information on the full line of Noritz tankless water heating products, visit www.noritz.com. You can also contact us by telephone at 866.766.7489 or by email at support@noritz.com.

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Hi-res versions of photographs to accompany this press release are available for immediate download by using this link: https://noritz.greenhousedigitalpr.com/ez-series-pro-upgrades.

NORITZ AMERICA CORPORATION, a subsidiary of Noritz Japan, has corporate offices in Fountain Valley, Calif., and Atlanta, offering a full line of tankless water heaters and high-efficiency combination boilers to meet the hot water demands of residential and commercial applications. Noritz supports its products with a national network of skilled representatives and employees committed to providing our communities with the finest products and services by helping consumers live a more comfortable, efficient, and healthy lifestyle. For more information on Noritz America and the entire line of Noritz’s ENERGY STAR® tankless water heaters, please call (877) 986-6748 or visit our website at www.noritz.com.

CONTACT:
Andrew Tran
Noritz America
(714) 433-7813
atran@noritz.com

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