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Pretred Brings Recycled Rubber Barriers to U.S. Roadways

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World’s first rubber barrier certified for use on U.S. roadways as sustainable alternative to concrete.

AURORA, Colo., Feb. 20, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Pretred, Inc., a company that turns waste tires into recycled rubber barriers, has passed an important milestone on the path to improving the sustainability of the nation’s road infrastructure, with the official certification of its new Colorado Rubber Barrier™ for use on any road with speed limits up to 44 m.p.h.

“Every road operator in every state now has the opportunity to significantly reduce their environmental impact by replacing their carbon-intensive concrete barriers with the safe, sustainable, and cost-effective alternative of our Colorado Rubber Barrier.” – Eric Davis, Pretred CEO

The new certification means carbon-intensive concrete barriers used on hundreds of thousands of miles of U.S. roadways could be replaced by the world’s first sustainable alternative, manufactured from waste tires that would otherwise be incinerated or sent to landfill.

Since 2022, Pretred has been using proprietary processes to turn tons of waste tires into high density safety barriers, which are already used on construction sites, in parking lots, at airports, and at event venues. Pretred engineers developed the company’s new Colorado Rubber Barrier™ specifically for use on public roadways. It is named in honor of the state in which it was developed and as a counter to the traditional concrete ‘Jersey Barrier’.

“Passing the rigorous process of certification for use on public roadways is a major step forward both for the company and the environment,” said Pretred founder and CEO, Eric Davis. “Every road operator in every state now has the opportunity to significantly reduce their environmental impact by replacing their carbon-intensive concrete barriers with the safe, sustainable, and cost-effective alternative of our Colorado Rubber Barrier.”

A Waste-to-Value Solution to an Environmental Challenge:

Concrete has traditionally been used for barriers because it is easy to manufacture, extremely strong and durable. After water, it is the highest consumed product on earth. However, manufacturing concrete is an extremely carbon-intensive process; according to the National Ready Mixed Concrete Association, each pound of concrete produced releases 0.93lbs of carbon dioxide (CO2).

At the same time, waste tires have become a worldwide environmental challenge, with more than 1.8 billion sent to landfill or burned every year, including 300 million in the U.S. Both the incineration of tires and their use as landfill cover is being banned, state by state, leaving millions of waste tires languishing in stockpiles throughout the country.

Pretred’s solution addresses these twin environmental challenges. An independent Environmental Impact Assessment conducted by Boundless Impact Research and Analytics shows Pretred barriers have a Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Footprint of -107g of CO2 equivalent, 283% lower than conventional concrete barriers. Translated, that means one mile of barriers reduces carbon emissions by 2,750 tons. A standard 8ft Colorado Rubber Barrier™ is made using 100 waste tires and one mile of these barriers uses 65,000 (750 tons of) waste tires.

Rigorous Testing for Road User Safety:

Safety trumps every other consideration, and Pretred’s Colorado Rubber Barrier™ underwent rigorous testing to be certified for use on public roadways, showing them to be at least as safe as the commonly used alternatives.

The nationally recognized MASH (Manual for Assessing Safety Hardware) Standard Testing Method simulates the “worst practical conditions” by impacting the barrier with both a small car and a pickup truck traveling at 44 m.p.h.

The tests were carried out by Calspan, an independent provider of testing and technology development services, solutions, and systems in the aerospace, defense, and automotive industries. Calspan’s report notes that “the overall goal of a highway safety feature is to provide a forgiving roadway and roadside that reduces the risk of a serious crash when a motorist leaves the roadway, as well as towards bystander motorists and pedestrians”. Pretred’s Colorado Rubber Barriers were found to meet this goal.

A Path to More Sustainable Roadways:

Pretred CEO, Eric Davis sees the new certification as one step in a longer journey to make road networks more sustainable.

“With electrification and other initiatives, we see a lot of emphasis on reducing the environmental impact of vehicles, but much less on the roads themselves,” he said. “Our ambition is to play a major role in making the millions of miles of roads in the U.S. more sustainable.”

A Sustainable Alternative to Plastic and Concrete:

While most barriers are made from concrete, plastic barriers are also used in many circumstances and these too have a negative environmental impact.

The manufacture of a plastic barrier typically generates 6 kg of CO2 per kg of product, and the average plastic barrier weighs 45 kg. Plastic barriers are made using ‘virgin plastic’ rather than recycled materials. Furthermore, most plastic barriers require filling with about 380 liters (100 gallons) of water, to provide ballast, compounding the environmental impact.

As more cities and states ban the use of plastic products and pursue sustainable procurement policies, recycled rubber is emerging as a viable alternative.

About Pretred, Inc:

Pretred Inc. developed and manufactures the world’s first and only safety barrier made from recycled scrap tires. The venture-backed company’s ‘Colorado Rubber Barriers’ are a safe, sustainable and cost-effective alternative to traditional concrete or plastic barriers, and are used for construction and infrastructure projects, in parking lots, at airports, at event venues, and for multiple other purposes. For more information, visit pretred.com.

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Jon Meakin, Coldharbour Communications, 1 9176243227, jon@coldharbourcomms.com, pretred.com

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Achieve named to Az Business Magazine’s ’10 Best Places for Women to Work in Arizona’ for 2026

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Recognition highlights the company’s commitment to creating opportunities for women to grow and lead

SAN MATEO, Calif., July 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Achieve, the leader in digital personal finance, has been named among the 2026 10 Best Places for Women to Work in Arizona by Az Business Magazine. The annual recognition highlights organizations that create supportive environments where women can thrive professionally, advance into leadership roles and build meaningful careers.

The honor reflects Achieve’s ongoing investment in workplace programs that support employee growth, flexibility, leadership development and career advancement. Women serve in leadership roles across the organization and play a critical role in shaping the company’s culture, products and long-term success.

“Creating an environment where women can grow, lead and build rewarding careers is central to who we are as a company,” said Achieve Senior Vice President of Human Resources Heather Marcom. “We’re honored to be recognized among Arizona’s top workplaces for women and remain committed to fostering a culture where employees feel supported, valued and empowered to do their best work.”

Achieve maintains a major corporate presence in the Phoenix area, where hundreds of employees contribute to the company’s mission of helping people move from struggling to thriving financially. The company supports employees through leadership development opportunities, employee resource groups, mentorship and learning programs designed to help team members reach their professional goals.

The recognition adds to a growing list of workplace honors for Achieve. Earlier this year, the company was named among the Top 3 Best Workplaces for LGBTQ+ Employees by BestCompaniesAZ and was also recognized by AZ Big Media as one of Arizona’s Most Admired Companies.

“Strong organizations are built by diverse perspectives and inclusive leadership,” said Marcom. “We’re proud of the talented women across Achieve who help drive our business forward every day and grateful for the impact they make on our employees, customers and communities.”

The 10 Best Places for Women to Work in Arizona list is determined through a public voting process conducted by AZ Big Media and published in Az Business magazine.

About Achieve

Achieve, THE digital personal finance company, helps everyday people get on, and stay on, the path to a better financial future. Achieve pairs proprietary data and analytics with personalized support to offer personal loans, home equity loans, debt relief and debt consolidation, along with financial tips and education and free mobile apps: Achieve MoLO® (Money Left Over) and Achieve GOOD™ (Get Out Of Debt). Achieve is frequently recognized for providing top-rated customer experience and satisfaction by both consumers and leading personal finance review platforms and has 2,200 dedicated teammates across the country, with hubs in Arizona, California, Florida and Texas.

Achieve refers to the global organization and may denote one or more affiliates of Achieve Company, including Achieve.com, Equal Housing Opportunity (NMLS ID #138464); Achieve Home Loans, Equal Housing Opportunity (NMLS ID #1810501); Achieve Personal Loans (NMLS ID #227977); Freedom Debt Relief (NMLS ID # 1248929); and Freedom Financial Asset Management (CRD #170229).

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Austin Kilgore
akilgore@achieve.com
214-908-5097

Elina Tarkazikis
etarkazikis@achieve.com

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National Press Club Statement on the withdrawal of subpoenas targeting New York Times journalists

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WASHINGTON, July 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — National Press Club President Mark Schoeff Jr. released the following statement:

“The Justice Department’s decision to withdraw subpoenas targeting journalists at The New York Times is a welcome and necessary step to protect the public’s constitutional right to an independent press.

These subpoenas should never have been issued in the first place. Compelling journalists to reveal confidential sources sends a chilling message to those who seek to inform the public and threatens the very foundation of press freedom.

Every American should understand what is at stake when the government turns its investigative powers on journalists. It is not routine. It is an extraordinary intrusion that strikes at the heart of the First Amendment and your right to information about your government.

The greatest danger was not the subpoenas themselves, but the message they sent: That sources could be exposed, that whistleblowers should remain silent, and that the American people might know less about the actions of their own government.

A strong democracy depends on a press that can report freely, hold power to account, and inform the public without intimidation.

We urge continued vigilance to ensure that journalists can do their jobs without interference and that protections for source confidentiality are upheld consistently.”

About the National Press Club

Founded in 1908, the National Press Club is the world’s leading professional organization for journalists and a leading voice for press freedom in the U.S. and worldwide.

Contact: Beth Francesco, Executive Director of the National Press Club Journalism Institute, media@press.org

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NCC Launches NCC Connect™ to Put Credit, Fraud, and Compliance Inside the CRM Dealers Already Use

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A powerful new solution that embeds credit access, fraud detection, and compliance directly into the dealership’s existing CRM — removing the system-switching that slows deals and exposes dealers to risk.

AUSTIN, Texas, July 23, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — NCC, a leading provider of credit and compliance solutions for automotive dealerships, today announced the launch of NCC Connect™, a powerful platform that runs credit, fraud, and compliance from inside the CRM a dealership already uses — without friction or duplicate entry.

“Dealers don’t need another system to log into,” said Brian Skutta, President and CEO of NCC. “They need the tools they already have to work better together. NCC Connect puts credit, fraud detection, and compliance right where the team already works — inside the CRM they use every day.”

“Dealers don’t need another system to log into,” said Brian Skutta, President and CEO of NCC. “They need the tools they already have to work better together. NCC Connect puts credit, fraud detection, and compliance right where the team already works — inside the CRM they use every day.”

As deals grow more complex and fraud more sophisticated, dealers are juggling more disconnected systems than ever — the CRM, the credit system, the compliance tools — switching between them on every transaction. Each switch breaks momentum, invites a skipped step, and slows the path to funding. NCC Connect meets this moment with a single, seamless solution that keeps the full credit, fraud, and compliance engine right where the team already works.

Why NCC Connect Matters Right Now

Dealers lose time and margin switching between the CRM, credit, and compliance systems on every dealAuto lending fraud continues to climb, with industry fraud exposure reaching a record $10.4 billion in 2025, according to Point Predictive’s 2026 Auto Lending Fraud Trends ReportState compliance is tightening, with laws like California’s SB 766 (CARS Act) taking effect October 1, 2026Every disconnected step is another chance for an error, a delay, or a deal that stalls before funding

These pressures are forcing dealers to consolidate, and NCC Connect delivers the edge.

Product Highlights:

Inside the CRM — Soft-pull and hard credit access from all three major bureaus — Experian, TransUnion, and Equifax — without leaving the workflowFraud & Identity Built In — Identity verification and synthetic fraud detection delivered within the credit pull, flagging Red Flag conditions before the deal moves to fundingCompliance on Autopilot — FCRA and FTC controls with automatic, audit-ready documentation stored in the deal record99.99% Uptime — The industry’s highest, so the platform is there when a deal is on the desk

NCC Connect runs soft-pull pre-qualifications and hard credit pulls from any bureau or score model without leaving the CRM, while customer data stays inside the existing CRM structure. Every credit, fraud, and compliance result is captured on the deal record — giving dealers a single, audit-ready source of truth and a faster, cleaner path to funding.

NCC Connect extends the same powerful, credit-first engine behind NCC’s Complete Credit™ platform into the CRM where dealers already work. For dealers, that means more approvals, stronger fraud protection, and faster funding, without changing how the team works.

Learn more about NCC Connect at https://nccdirect.com/ncc-connect/

About NCC:

With offices in Austin, TX, Bettendorf, IA, and Las Vegas, NV, NCC has been a trusted partner in credit-driven retailing for automotive dealerships for nearly three decades. We combine a powerful credit and compliance engine with a fully integrated Desking platform to drive maximum profitability. Our focus on innovation, user-friendly products, and dependable systems — supported by a dedicated account management team — has solidified our reputation as a leader in the industry. www.nccdirect.com

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Holly Smith, NCC, 1 8285732722, hsmith@nccdirect.com, https://nccdirect.com/

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