Technology

NOTAPE™ Tapeless & Seamless Zipper Pioneers Full-Lifecycle Green Innovation for Sustainable Manufacturing

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3 days ago

May 11, 2026

RIVA DEL GARDA, Italy, May 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — NOTAPE™, an innovative zipper technology brand, will debut its disruptive tapeless and seamless zipper at EOW from May 17 to 19. Breaking century-old zipper structural barriers, the brand achieves full-lifecycle carbon and pollution reduction throughout production, application and recycling through original source design innovation.

This innovative structure slashes core production resource consumption by up to 95% and lowers carbon footprints significantly. Delivering quantifiable, actionable and traceable green solutions for industries, NOTAPE™ sets a new global benchmark for zipper eco-design.

Source Reduction – Start by Removing the Tape

Conventional zipper tape requires spinning, weaving, dyeing, and setting — each step consuming energy and water, generating wastewater, emissions, and solid waste. Dyeing is a major pollution source. Moreover, the tape adds complexity to garment recycling. NOTAPE™ eliminates the tape from the source, removing a series of energy-intensive, water-intensive, and highly polluting steps. Certified data shows that NOTAPE™ reduces resource consumption (weight, water, energy, chemicals) by up to 95% compared to conventional taped zippers, and lowers the carbon footprint by approximately 19.4% to 26.6%.

Carbon Reduction in Manufacturing – Cutting High-Pollution Processes

Tape dyeing is the most polluting step in traditional zipper production. It consumes large amounts of water and releases dye-laden wastewater; tape setting consumes heat energy; some tapes require coatings with volatile organic compounds. NOTAPE™ removes the tape entirely — dyeing, setting, and coating are deleted. No more dyes, auxiliaries, or fixatives. The one-piece integrated forming process also eliminates stitching and its associated chemicals. This reduces factory compliance costs and prevents toxic substances from entering the environment.

Product Use – Durability Is Sustainability

NOTAPE™ removes the tape and stitches — the two weakest links. Teeth are directly integrated onto the fabric, with bonding strength matching that of the fabric itself. Zipper life equals garment life. Tested cycle life exceeds industry standards and does not degrade with washing. A longer-lasting garment is the ultimate form of environmental protection.

Waste Reduction

Traditional zippers consist of different materials (polyester tape, metal or plastic teeth, metal sliders). Recycling requires disassembly or shredding and sorting — costly and inefficient. Many recyclers simply incinerate or landfill garments with zippers. NOTAPE™ eliminates the tape. The zipper body consists only of teeth (single material), slider, and fabric. The teeth are physically attached to the fabric, requiring no special disassembly for recycling. Process waste — offcuts, liquid waste — is also greatly reduced.

Industry Leadership – Defining a New Green Standard

The industry’s understanding of “green zippers” has mostly been limited to incremental improvements: recycled tape yarn, nickel-free plating. NOTAPE™ applies first-principles thinking: instead of finding greener materials within the old structure, ask “why must there be tape?” When you remove the tape structurally, many environmental problems simply disappear. That is true green design.

NOTAPE™ provides brands with traceable, quantifiable carbon reduction data, plus key metrics on chemical reduction, water savings, and waste reduction — directly usable in ESG reports. In the future, beyond traditional indicators (recycled content, restricted substances), NOTAPE™ proposes an additional dimension: does the product adopt non-redundant structural design? That is a higher-level measure of ecological design.

A small design innovation can drive enormous environmental changes. When countless tapeless zippers enter apparel and daily life, together they become a powerful force for reducing environmental burden and safeguarding our ecological future.

NOTAPE™ opens new possibilities for the fashion industry. Join us at EOW – Outdoor Trade Show, May 17–19, 2026, Riva del Garda, Italy.

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Technology

Asian Hall of Fame Heritage Gala Highlights Impactful Legacy

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9 hours ago

May 13, 2026

Benefit supported Women In Tech, Entertainment, Science & Sports Scholars

LOS ANGELES, May 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Global ambassador Asian Hall of Fame highlighted positive messages of interracial synergy with its Heritage Gala on May 1, 2026 at the iconic Biltmore Los Angeles. CBS LA Anchor Suzie Suh served as Master of Ceremonies of the festive Asian Heritage Month celebration brought to life by vibrant heritage costumes representing Asia, Latin America, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The intergenerational benefit funded Women In Tech, Entertainment, Science & Sports (WinTESS) scholarships for 103 applicants from all racial backgrounds.

Guests from California, Washington, Oregon, Hawaii, and New York applauded the Class of 2026 Official Announcement, including Asian Hall of Fame’s first-ever Major League Baseball Inductee Hideo Nomo, nominated by the Los Angeles Dodgers, and DTLA muralist Robert Vargas as Goodwill Ambassador.

Dedicated San Marino philanthropist and Board of Governors Chairwoman Melinda Rogers was honored as the 2026 Woman of the Year, with a moving speech presented by her younger brother William Rogers. Chairwoman Rogers highlighted the endearing impact of family, and delighted audiences with her custom Korean hanbok, designed alongside Anna Kim at her Koreatown boutique.

Distinguished philanthropist Loida Nicolas Lewis (Inductee 2007) shared an inspiring fireside chat with stories of family legacy and community empowerment. Guests received commemorative autographed memoirs, and complimentary gifts from Nan Yang Delight and SUP. Inductees in attendance were Marc Anthony Nicolas, Kristen Lui, incoming Inductees Kitty Lo and Maggie Tseng, Official Design Partner of the 2026 Season.

The dramatic Heritage Costume Show, sponsored by Meridien Vacation Homes, presented pageant holders including a Rose Pageant Princess, Miss Asia USA, Miss Teen Latina Global, Hi-Teen USA, Miss International U.S. Virgin Islands, Miss Taiwanese American, and Mrs. Asia Glamour.

Maki Mae performed from her upcoming album release with pianist Jason Lo and cellist Ryan Phipps. Walter Nishinaka and Los Angeles Taiko Collective kicked off raffle drawings, including an 18-carat gold ring donated by long-standing supporter Vartan Kazanjian, owner of Estate Jewelers of South Pasadena.

ABOUT ASIAN HALL OF FAME
Established in 2004, Asian Hall of Fame strengthens interracial synergy by advancing mainstream recognition of Asian and Native legacy. Inductees include Connie Chung, Kristi Yamaguchi, Margaret Cho, amongst others. Contact: press@asianhalloffame.org, (626) 600-9418, www.asianhalloffame.org.

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Technology

Notice of Data Privacy Incident

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9 hours ago

May 13, 2026

MOUNT STERLING, Ill., May 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Brown County

Brown County, Illinois provides notice of a data privacy incident involving personal information of certain county constituents and staff.

What Happened? On April 3, 2025, we received alerts of unusual activity in one of our email accounts. We launched an immediate investigation, and retained independent cyber incident response specialists to assist. The investigation determined that two email accounts experienced unauthorized access. We have no evidence of fraud or identity theft from this incident.

What Information Was Involved. The information involved varied by individual, and may have included a first and last name along with a Social Security number, driver’s license number, government issued identification number, medical information, or health insurance information.

What We Are Doing. In addition to the above, we are offering complimentary credit monitoring and identity protection services to individuals whose Social Security numbers were believed to be involved.

What You Can Do. Generally, it is best practice to remain vigilant for incidents of identity theft and fraud from any source by reviewing your account statements and credit reports for suspicious activity and errors. If you discover any suspicious or unusual activity, promptly contact your financial institution or service provider.

Individuals are entitled to one free credit report annually from each of the three major credit reporting bureaus, TransUnion, Experian, and Equifax. To order a free credit report, visit www.annualcreditreport.com or call 1-877-322-8228.

Individuals may further learn about identity theft, fraud alerts, credit freezes, and the steps to take to protect personal information by contacting the credit reporting bureaus, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), or state Attorneys General. The FTC encourages those who discover that their information has been misused to file a complaint with them. It may be reached at 600 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, D.C. 20580; www.identitytheft.gov; 1-877-ID-THEFT (1-877-438-4338); and TTY: 1-866-653-4261.

For More Information, you may contact us at 1-800-405-6108, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. EST for further assistance.

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Technology

SharkNinja Set to Join S&P MidCap 400; Flowers Foods and F&G Annuities & Life to Join S&P SmallCap 600

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9 hours ago

May 13, 2026

NEW YORK, May 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — S&P Dow Jones Indices will make the following changes to the S&P MidCap 400, S&P SmallCap 600:

SharkNinja (NYSE: SN) will replace Flowers Foods Inc. (NYSE: FLO) in the S&P MidCap 400, and Flowers Foods will replace CSG Systems Intl Inc. (NASD: CSGS) in the S&P SmallCap 600 effective prior to the opening of trading on Monday, May 18. NEC Corporation (TSE: 6701) is acquiring CSG Systems Intl in a deal expected to close soon, pending final closing conditions.F&G Annuities & Life Inc. (NYSE: FG) will replace Mister Car Wash Inc. (NASD: MCW) in the S&P SmallCap 600 effective prior to the opening of trading on Tuesday, May 19. Leonard Green & Partners L.P. is acquiring Mister Car Wash in a deal expected to close soon, pending final closing conditions.

Following is a summary of the changes that will take place prior to the open of trading on the effective date:

Effective Date

Index Name

Action

Company Name

Ticker

GICS Sector

May 18, 2026

S&P MidCap 400

Addition

SharkNinja

Consumer Discretionary

May 18, 2026

S&P MidCap 400

Deletion

Flowers Foods

FLO

Consumer Staples

May 18, 2026

S&P SmallCap 600

Addition

Flowers Foods

FLO

Consumer Staples

May 18, 2026

S&P SmallCap 600

Deletion

CSG Systems Intl

CSGS

Industrials

May 19, 2026

S&P SmallCap 600

Addition

F&G Annuities & Life

Financials

May 19, 2026

S&P SmallCap 600

Deletion

Mister Car Wash

MCW

Consumer Discretionary

ABOUT S&P DOW JONES INDICES

S&P Dow Jones Indices is the largest global resource for essential index-based concepts, data and research, and home to iconic financial market indicators, such as the S&P 500® and the Dow Jones Industrial Average®. More assets are invested in products based on our indices than products based on indices from any other provider in the world. Since Charles Dow invented the first index in 1884, S&P DJI has been innovating and developing indices across the spectrum of asset classes helping to define the way investors measure and trade the markets.

S&P Dow Jones Indices is a division of S&P Global (NYSE: SPGI), which provides essential intelligence for individuals, companies, and governments to make decisions with confidence. For more information, visit www.spglobal.com/spdji/en/.

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