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AlphaGraphics named to Franchise Business Review’s Most Profitable Franchises list for 2026

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The independent research firm’s list recognizes brands that combine strong earnings with high owner satisfaction

DENVER, July 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — AlphaGraphics, a leading franchisor of printing and marketing solutions, announced today that it is one of only 50 franchises to be named to Franchise Business Review’s (FBR) 2026 Most Profitable Franchises list for the third consecutive year.

The annual ranking is based on FBR’s independent research of franchise owner performance and satisfaction. To qualify, brands must have at least 25% of franchise owners reporting annual earnings of $150,000 or more and exceed the market research firm’s benchmark for franchisee satisfaction in areas such as training, support, marketing and leadership.

FBR surveys tens of thousands of franchise owners annually to evaluate franchise opportunities based on financial results and franchisee feedback.

Franchisees Report High Satisfaction

“This recognition reflects the strength of our franchise system,” said AlphaGraphics Vice President of Franchise Development Bill McPherson. “Our franchisees continue to tell us they value the support, collaboration and growth opportunities they receive throughout the AlphaGraphics network. Those strong relationships help create an environment where owners can build profitable, sustainable businesses.”

The FBR research found that:

86% of franchisees agree that they support their brand86% of franchisees agree that they enjoy operating this business85% of franchisees agree that they support each other

A Franchise Model Designed for Sustainable Growth

AlphaGraphics’ recognition by FBR reflects more than strong financial performance. It also highlights a franchise system that gives owners the tools they need to grow alongside their customers. By offering  digital and offset printing, large-format graphics, direct mail marketing, promotional products, design services and integrated marketing campaigns, franchisees can become trusted business partners rather than one-time vendors.

“Our franchisees succeed because they can offer comprehensive solutions backed by decades of operational expertise and ongoing support,” McPherson said. “That combination helps our franchise owners generate recurring revenue while strengthening their client relationships. Adapting to their customers’ needs allows them to deliver lasting value.”

The recognition comes as AlphaGraphics continues to expand its footprint throughout the United States and into Canada. The company is part of Fortidia, a global commerce platform serving businesses and consumers through a network of more than 3,200 business solutions centers in 57 countries.

For more information about AlphaGraphics franchise opportunities, visit alphagraphicsfranchise.com. To learn more about FBR, visit franchisebusinessreview.com/.

About AlphaGraphics

AlphaGraphics, Inc., with more than 285 locations in six countries, is one of the largest U.S.-based networks of locally owned and operated Business Centers offering a complete range of print, visual communications, and marketing products. Solutions include full-service digital, offset, and large format printing; design services; mailing; one-to-one marketing solutions; promotional products; and web to print solutions. For more information about AlphaGraphics services, visit alphagraphics.com. To learn about franchise opportunities, visit alphagraphicsfranchise.com

About Fortidia
Fortidia is the brand identity of MBE Worldwide S.p.A. – a company headquartered in Italy – and its affiliates. Fortidia is a global commerce enabler for MSMEs and consumers thanks to its platform including brands providing shipping, fulfillment, logistics, marketing and print solutions: Mail Boxes Etc. (outside the U.S. and Canada), World Options, PACK & SEND, PostNet, ParcelValue, Spedingo, GEL Proximity, AlphaGraphics, Kwik Kopy Australia, Multicopy, and Print Speak. In 2024, its platform – including 3,200+ Business Solutions Centers in 57 countries with over 14,000 associates – served 850,000 business customers worldwide generating €1.45 bln (US$1.65 bln) of System-wide Gross Revenue.

For more information, visit the Fortidia Group websites:

fortidia.com – mbeglobal.com – mbe.it – mbe.es – mbe.de – mbefrance.fr – mbe.pl – mbe.pt – mbe.co.uk – worldoptions.com – packsend.com.au – packsend.co.uk – postnet.com – parcelvalue.eu – spedingo.com/en –  gelproximity.com/en – alphagraphics.com –  kwikkopy.com.au – multicopy.nl – printspeak.com –

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Advanced Technology Services Earns Top 10 Ranking Among America’s Best Private Companies

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PEORIA, Ill., July 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Advanced Technology Services, Inc. (ATS), a leading provider of technology–driven industrial maintenance and reliability solutions, today announced it has been ranked No. 6 on TIME’s America’s Best Private Companies 2026 list, developed in partnership with Statista.

The inaugural ranking recognizes 500 privately held companies in the United States based on two key measures: employee satisfaction and company impact. According to TIME and Statista, employee satisfaction was evaluated through independent employee survey data, while company impact was assessed across four dimensions: society, knowledge, health, and environment.

“We’re honored to receive this recognition,” said Jeff Owens, CEO of ATS. “Our greatest strength has always been our people. Every day, our team helps manufacturers solve complex problems, improve performance, and prepare for what’s next. As our industry continues to evolve, we’re excited about the opportunities ahead and remain committed to investing in our people, expanding our capabilities, and helping our customers succeed.”

ATS continues to invest in employee development, technical capabilities, and technology-driven service delivery to help manufacturers improve safety, reliability, productivity, and operational performance. Through those investments, the company is helping manufacturers address increasingly complex maintenance and reliability challenges while creating opportunities for employees to build meaningful careers in manufacturing.

About Advanced Technology Services: Advanced Technology Services, Inc. (ATS), is a global services provider with over four decades of proven experience as a single source for industrial maintenance, technology, and parts. Established in 1985, the company has grown to be a market leader supporting over 1,400 customer manufacturing sites. Through its industry-leading safetypeopleprocesses, and technologies, ATS is advancing solutions that make its customers’ operations more productive, more reliable, and more data-driven. Learn how ATS makes factories run better and smarter at www.advancedtech.com.

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Maywood Collaborates with S&P Global Market Intelligence to Integrate its Data into Maywood’s AI Workflows

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NEW YORK, July 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Maywood, the first finance-compliant proactive AI built for investment banking, private equity, and the broader financial services industry, today announced it has collaborated with S&P Global Market Intelligence to integrate its data into Maywood’s proactive AI harness. The integration lets Maywood’s agents proactively track important companies, identify key signals, and help teams do more deals.

Maywood’s collaboration with S&P Global Market Intelligence significantly upgrades the power of its proactive AI agent.

The integration enables Maverick, Maywood’s proactive AI agent, to monitor real-time private and public company financials, transactions, and corporate events as they happen. Financial teams can now stay ahead of the moments that move deals: a target approaching a financing need, a portfolio company nearing an exit, a sponsor’s hold period maturing, a leadership change that signals a new mandate. Rather than running a search after the fact, Maverick watches these signals continuously across a dealmaker’s universe, connects them to the relationships and live deals already in the CRM and deal book, and surfaces the right move, drafted and ready, the moment it matters.

“Senior dealmakers don’t miss opportunities because the data isn’t available. They miss them because no one was watching at the right moment,” said Kent Goodman, Chief Operating Officer of Maywood. “Most artificial intelligence waits to be prompted, which makes the managing director the bottleneck. Maverick inverts that. It’s AI that prompts you, now grounded in S&P Global Market Intelligence’s trusted data, so managing directors and partners are in front of the right person at exactly the right time.”

Maverick is purpose-built for the senior professionals who drive revenue across investment banking, private equity, commercial banking, wealth management, auditing, and business development. It embeds compliant AI into the systems they already use and is built to FINRA and SEC requirements from day one, with human approval at every external boundary.

About Maywood
Maywood is a leader in proactive AI for finance, spanning investment banking, commercial banking, lending, private credit, private equity, wealth management, auditing, and business development. Its agent Maverick is the first finance-compliant proactive AI that runs 24/7, purpose-built for managing directors and partners. Every senior professional carries hundreds of relationships and dozens of live deals, and today’s AI waits to be prompted, making the human the bottleneck. Maywood inverts that: it works in the background across your network and your deal book, surfacing moves, drafting replies, and pushing process forward. For more information, visit www.maywoodai.com and follow us on LinkedIn.

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STI Launches EZ Path® ULTRA Fire-Rated Pathway for Demanding High-Density Cable Applications

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SOMERVILLE, N.J., July 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Specified Technologies Inc. (STI) is raising the bar for high-capacity cable management with the launch of the brand-new EZ Path® ULTRA Fire-Rated Pathway. Engineered to meet the growing demands of today’s data centers and telecommunications infrastructure, ULTRA provides a fire-rated solution for large volumes of data, communications, and power cabling, including high-fill cable tray-supported systems that exceed the capacity of conventional pathway solutions.

ULTRA is specifically designed for cable dense environments, supporting high-fill cable tray systems, main distribution pathways, and backbone routing in data center and telecommunications high-capacity network environments. The fire-rated pathway device promotes efficient, repeatable installation that helps accelerate construction schedules by reducing installation complexity in high-capacity cable environments. Ample entryway headroom accommodates oversized pulling heads or pre-connectorized fiber optic cables for the lifecycle of the device.

The EZ Path® ULTRA accommodates continuous and discontinuous cable tray systems. Appropriately sized devices accommodate 12″, 18″, and 24″ wide cable trays, up to 6″ tall, ensuring firestopping performance for the full capacity of the cable tray.

“We wanted to support the next generation of digital infrastructure with a modern solution purpose-built for cable-dense environments,” says Product Manager Justin Mentuck. “By streamlining installation and simplifying ongoing pathway management, this product helps keep projects on schedule and minimizes downtime in mission-critical facilities.” Documentation for the new EZ Path® ULTRA Fire-Rated Pathway is available here.

Specified Technologies Inc. (STI) is dedicated to advancing life and asset safety through innovative passive fire protection systems and digital solutions that help prevent the spread of fire, smoke, and hot gases. The company’s SpecSeal® and EZ Path® product lines are engineered for simplified installation and high performance, often resulting in lower installed costs. With firestopping as its sole focus, STI concentrates all resources on delivering fully tested, high-quality, and forward-thinking firestopping solutions.

Contact: +18009921180

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