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Huffman Family Foundation Commits $2 Million+ to Philanthropic Efforts Across Maryland

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Investments Support Students & Families Through Education, Community Partnerships, and Access to Opportunity

BALTIMORE, July 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Huffman Family Brands, a unified umbrella company dedicated to social development, innovation, and empowerment, has donated over $2 million to support schools, universities and community organizations across Maryland through the Huffman Family Foundation. The investments reflect the organization’s ongoing commitment to expanding educational opportunities, strengthening student experiences, and supporting families throughout Maryland.  

“Success isn’t measured only by what we build as an organization, but by the opportunities we help create for others,” said Richard Huffman, Founder & CEO of Huffman Family Brands. “Supporting education and community organizations is a responsibility we take seriously because those investments shape future leaders, strengthen families, and create a ripple effect that benefits entire communities for generations.”

Investing in Student Experiences Across Maryland

Calvert Hall College High School: The Huffman Family Foundation recently committed $800,000 toward the creation of The Huffman Family Sports Performance Center at the high school. The project, expected to finish before the start of the 2026-2027 school year, will transform the existing space into a multi-purpose facility designed to support both academic and athletic development, with a lecture hall, athletic training and film review areas, as well as upgraded locker rooms, bathrooms, and team meeting spaces.Notre Dame Preparatory School: The Huffman Family Foundation made a historic $1 million gift to the school’s Common Ground: Building NDP’s Future campaign. The $7.5 million initiative will fund a new Student Commons designed to foster connection, collaboration and a stronger sense of community among students.Salisbury University: The foundation recently supported the development of The Huffman Family Sports Performance Center, a dedicated facility that enhances student-athlete training while reinforcing the university’s holistic approach to education by supporting academic, athletic, and personal development.

Expanding Access to High-Quality Early Childhood Education
Education and community impact remain at the core of Huffman Family Brands’ mission. Through the Huffman Family Foundation and Celebree School, the organization continues to expand access to high-quality learning opportunities while supporting programs that strengthen children, families, and local communities.

Celebree School has grown into a franchise leader in early childhood education, providing infant and toddler care, preschool, and summer camp programs for families across the nation. The brand was recently selected as the largest authorized provider of Maryland’s Pre-K Expansion Grant Program.

Through this partnership, qualifying families may access FREE, high-quality Pre-K education in a safe, nurturing, and holistic learning environment designed to prepare children for kindergarten and beyond.

Strengthened Support for Families Though Ronald McDonald House Charities
Huffman Family Brands’ commitment to families extends beyond education.

After Huffman joined the Board of Directors of Ronald McDonald House Charities of Maryland in 2023, Huffman Family Brands expanded its partnership through financial support and volunteer engagement.

Building on that commitment, participating Celebree School locations will donate $50 to Ronald McDonald House Charities of Maryland for every new student registered and started by August 31.

“Strong communities are built when schools, families, and organizations work together,” added Huffman. “We are proud to support initiatives that create lasting opportunities for students and provide meaningful support for families throughout Maryland.”

Huffman Family Brands is deeply committed to empowering communities through its platform, leveraging expertise and resources to drive meaningful change.

For more information on Huffman Family Brands, please visit: https://huffmanfamilybrands.com/

About Huffman Family Brands
Huffman Family Brands (HFB) is a unified platform company dedicated to fostering social development, innovation, and community empowerment through its portfolio of powerful and beloved brands. Led by founder Richard Huffman, HFB builds on decades of success with brands like Celebree School, Caliday School Age Programs, Celebree Enterprise, and more. Together, all operating brands under HFB provide early childhood education, enrichment programs, franchise opportunities, and philanthropic support to communities across the United States. With over 150 locations open or in development in 15 states, Huffman Family Brands continues to lead the way in supporting families, entrepreneurs, and communities. For more information, visit huffmanfamilybrands.com.

About Celebree School
Founded in 1994, Celebree School is a leader in early childhood education that provides infant and toddler care, preschool, before and aftercare, and summer camp programs. With a mission to Grow People Big and Small™, Celebree School believes success in early childhood development is equal parts curriculum and connection. Each school employs a customized program that addresses the physical, social, emotional, and academic needs of children and follows applicable state guidelines. In 2019, Celebree School launched its franchise offering. In 2024, Celebree School’s founder, Richard Huffman, launched a new parent company called Huffman Family Brands, merging Celebree affiliated concepts under one multi-brand company structure. Learn more about how we grow confident children who are prepared for school and life at Celebree.com. Connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.

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Camel Group’s 12V Sodium-Ion Battery Selected for European OEM Pre-Development Project

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WUHAN, China, Aug. 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Camel Group Co., Ltd. (Shanghai Stock Exchange: 601311.SH) announced that its 12V sodium-ion battery business has been selected for a pre-development project with a major European automotive manufacturer, bringing the company’s sodium-ion battery technology into the OEM’s technology development and validation process for next-generation low-voltage applications.

The project builds on Camel Group’s engineering development of cylindrical sodium-ion battery samples and its small-batch production capabilities for sodium-ion battery products. It follows the adoption of Camel Group’s 12V lithium-ion batteries by major European automakers and represents another step in the company’s overseas R&D collaboration in next-generation low-voltage battery technology.

Sodium-ion batteries are attracting increasing attention in automotive applications as manufacturers explore alternative technologies for evolving vehicle electrical architectures. Their resource availability, low-temperature performance and cycle-life potential make sodium-ion technology a potential option for automotive low-voltage battery systems, particularly amid evolving battery regulations and decarbonization requirements.

Camel Group has more than four decades of experience in low-voltage batteries, with a product portfolio spanning conventional lead-acid, EFB, AGM, 12V lithium-ion and 12V sodium-ion batteries. In sodium-ion technology, the company has completed the engineering development of cylindrical battery samples and established small-batch production capabilities.

Camel Group is also the lead proposing organization for the international standard proposal 12 V Sodium-ion Batteries for Automotive Start-Stop Applications. The proposal was unanimously approved by IEC/TC21 and has formally entered the international standardization process.

The European OEM project provides an opportunity for further validation of Camel Group’s sodium-ion battery technology and product adaptability under European automotive requirements.

Camel Group will continue to advance sodium-ion battery technology and deepen collaborative R&D with automotive manufacturers in China and overseas markets, developing low-voltage battery solutions focused on safety, adaptability and stable performance under diverse operating conditions.

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Galileo Robotics Unveils Galileo X at WRC 2026, Breaking Conventional Form Factors with Its “Embodied Ground Mobility System”

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BEIJING, Aug. 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — At the 2026 World Robot Conference (WRC 2026), Galileo, a leading Chinese embodied-intelligence robotics company, unveiled the groundbreaking, next-generation Galileo X, its new “Embodied Ground Mobility System”. The launch marks a major breakthrough in product form and technology, redefining the paradigm for next-generation ground robots.

Galileo X is a next-generation general-purpose ground mobility platform designed for diverse future operational needs. Its disruptive capabilities are powered by Galileo’s proprietary Unified Embodied Ground Mobility System.

Built on an integrated hardware architecture and unified control framework, the system bridges the previously fragmented hardware architectures, kinematic models and control algorithms of wheeled, vehicle-based and legged platforms. It enables end-to-end coordination across mechanics, actuation, perception and control, creating highly differentiated technological advantages.

Powered by such advanced core technologies, Galileo X breaks the conventional boundaries between AGVs, off-road vehicles and quadruped robots. It combines the high-precision indoor transport of wheeled AGVs, vehicle-level long-range off-road mobility, and the complex-terrain traversal capabilities of legged robots—all highly integrated within a single platform.

Galileo X has significant deployment advantages in a diverse range of high-value scenarios, including heavy-duty off-road handling, warehouse logistics and directional transfer, mobile chassis for humanoid robots, inspection, perception, and mobile operation platforms. It enables integrated intelligent operations across diverse environments, reducing the complexity of multi-device coordination and whole-life-cycle maintenance costs while streamlining hardware deployment.

As a leading company in embodied intelligence, Galileo has established a comprehensive technology system covering robot platforms, core components, motion control and systems engineering, with full-stack in-house development of its core components and underlying technologies.

The launch of Galileo X marks the establishment of Galileo’s proprietary technology foundation for all-terrain mobile robotics, further strengthening its leadership in multimodal ground mobility solutions.

Going forward, Galileo will build an open ecosystem around Galileo X by opening up core hardware and software interfaces and working with algorithm developers, application service providers and industry partners to develop solutions integrating hardware, algorithms and industry applications. The company will also continue to strengthen its overseas channel network and accelerate commercialization in global markets, helping drive the ground mobile robotics industry into a new era of ubiquitous intelligence.

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The National carrier of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, Royal Jordanian Airlines Selects Ramco Systems to Power Its Next Phase of Growth

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Ramco Aviation Software to strengthen operational efficiency and fleet reliability as Royal Jordanian Airlines scales its business

AMMAN, Jordan and DUBAI, UAE, Aug. 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Enterprise aviation software provider Ramco Systems FZ – LLC, a subsidiary of Ramco Systems Limited (BSE: 532370) (NSE: RAMCOSYS), announced that Royal Jordanian Airlines, the National carrier of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, has selected Ramco’s next-generation Aviation Software to support its next phase of growth, following a comprehensive evaluation of global aviation software solutions.

With modules for Engineering and CAMO, Maintenance – Line, Hangar and Shop, Supply Chain Management, Safety, Quality and Compliance and MRO and Part Sales, Ramco Aviation Software provides Royal Jordanian with a single, unified digital platform that will enhance operational efficiency and ensure control and compliance through centralized technical documentation and audit-ready reporting. Ramco will also provide its digital enablers including digital task cards, mobility and dashboards, tailored to Royal Jordanian’s operations that will enhance agility through real-time visibility and enable paperless operations. Ramco Aviation Software will integrate seamlessly with Royal Jordanian’s existing IT landscape, ensuring a seamless flow of data across all functions.

Samer Majali, Vice Chairman/ CEO of Royal Jordanian Airlines, said, “Digital transformation is a key pillar of Royal Jordanian’s growth strategy. As we continue modernizing our fleet and expanding our network, we are equally committed to investing in advanced technologies that enhance operational performance, improve efficiency, and support the highest standards of safety. Our partnership with Ramco reflects that commitment and reinforces the digital capabilities needed to support our future growth.”

Sandesh Bilagi, Chief Executive Officer, Ramco Systems, said, “Being chosen by Royal Jordanian Airlines is a testament to the trust we have earned serving the aviation industry and our deep understanding of what airlines need to operate reliably at scale. As Royal Jordanian continues to grow, our platform will help simplify maintenance and engineering operations, while our investments in next generation technologies such as AI and agentic automation will help their teams achieve greater operational resilience.”

Ramco Aviation Software is trusted by 24,000+ users to manage 4,000+ aircraft globally. With 90+ Aviation organizations onboard, Ramco is the solution of choice for top Airlines, 3rd party MROs, large Heli-Operators, leading Defense organizations, and major Urban Air Mobility companies around the world. Available on cloud, Ramco Aviation Suite provides accessibility with ‘Anywhere Apps’, significantly accelerating organizational efficiency and agility. Ramco is changing the paradigm of enterprise software with Artificial Intelligence based solutions, intelligent voice enabled user experience, and advanced features such as digital task cards, offline maintenance capability, conversational chatbots, HUBs and cognitive solutions.

About Royal Jordanian Airlines:

Royal Jordanian Airlines, Jordan’s national carrier, was founded in 1963 and is headquartered in Amman. Operating a modern fleet that includes Boeing 787-8 and 787-9 Dreamliners, Airbus A320neo Family, and Embraer E2 aircrafts, the airline connects Jordan and the Levant to the world. From its hub at Queen Alia International Airport, Royal Jordanian serves more than 55 destinations across the Middle East, Europe, Asia, and North America, with access to nearly 900 destinations worldwide through its oneworld alliance. Committed to innovation, sustainability, and a seamless passenger experience, Royal Jordanian continues to expand and modernize its fleet to meet the evolving needs of travelers.

About Ramco Systems:

Ramco Systems is a world-class enterprise software product/ platform provider disrupting the market with its multi-tenant cloud and mobile-based enterprise software, successfully driving innovation for over 25 years. Over the years, Ramco has maintained a consistent track record of serving 800+ customers globally with two million+ users and delivering tangible business value in Global Payroll, Aviation, Aerospace & Defense, and ERP. Ramco’s key differentiator is its innovative product development approach through its revolutionary enterprise application assembly and delivery platform. On the innovation front, Ramco is leveraging cutting-edge technologies around Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, RPA, and Blockchain, amongst others, to help organizations embrace digital transformation.

For more information, please visit https://www.ramco.com/products/aviation-software/
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For further information, please contact: contact@ramco.com

For Royal Jordanian media inquiries, please contact: media@rj.com 

 

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