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Arcwood Environmental Continues Strategic Expansion with Acquisition of Environmental Management Services, Inc.

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This latest acquisition strengthens hazardous waste management and environmental compliance capabilities while expanding service offerings across the Mid-Atlantic.

INDIANAPOLIS, Aug. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Arcwood Environmental (Arcwood), a leading provider of environmental services and sustainable waste management solutions, today announced it has acquired Environmental Management Services, Inc. (EMSI), a 42-person, Rockville, Maryland-based environmental services company specializing in hazardous waste management, emergency response, environmental compliance and safety services.

The acquisition is the latest milestone in Arcwood’s continued expansion through strategic acquisitions and investments that broaden its service capabilities and geographic reach. In recent years, the company has expanded its environmental services platform by integrating complementary businesses, investing in new processing technologies and introducing additional services across its existing network to better serve customers’ evolving needs.

Founded in 1989, EMSI has built a strong reputation for helping healthcare systems, pharmaceutical manufacturers, government agencies, educational institutions and industrial organizations safely manage hazardous materials while navigating increasingly complex environmental regulations. The company also provides 24/7 emergency spill response, environmental field services, and environmental health and safety consulting.

“Every investment we make is centered on delivering greater value to our customers,” said HP Nanda, Arcwood Environmental CEO. “EMSI has earned an outstanding reputation for technical expertise, responsive service and trusted customer relationships. Bringing their talented team into our organization expands our capabilities in the Mid-Atlantic and strengthens our ability to provide comprehensive environmental solutions to customers across a wide range of industries.”

The addition of EMSI further strengthens Arcwood’s ability to provide fully integrated environmental services—from onsite waste management services to hazardous waste treatment and disposal and emergency response. The acquisition also creates new opportunities to leverage the company’s existing infrastructure and operational network to deliver expanded solutions for both new and existing customers.

“We’re proud of the business we’ve built and the relationships we’ve developed over the past three decades,” said EMSI owners Shobhana Sharma and Angela Sharma. “Joining Arcwood allows us to build on that foundation while providing our customers with access to broader capabilities, additional technical resources and an expanded network of environmental services. Just as importantly, it creates new opportunities for our employees to continue growing as part of a larger organization that shares our commitment to safety, service and environmental stewardship.”

EMSI will continue serving customers with the same experienced team while benefiting from Arcwood’s expanded resources, operational footprint and comprehensive portfolio of environmental solutions. Employees will join the broader organization, further strengthening its technical expertise and regional presence.

Over the past two years, Arcwood has invested hundreds of millions of dollars in acquisitions, including of SafewayEBVMXI, ERG Environmental Group, Innovative Recycling Technologies, while also investing significant capital in the organic growth of the business.

Media Contact: media@arcwoodenviro.com

About Arcwood Environmental:
At Arcwood Environmental, we minimize the impact of waste to clear the way for a better future. Backed by decades of experience, we partner with Fortune 500 companies and local enterprises across industries—including pharmaceutical, chemical, advanced manufacturing, oil and gas, and steel—to tackle the world’s most pressing industrial waste challenges. Our comprehensive agile and scalable solutions span the entire waste management hierarchy, from prevention and recycling to treatment and disposal. Our customizable solutions are designed to keep operations running smoothly while supporting compliance and sustainability goals. We’re known for our responsiveness to our customers, ongoing strategic collaboration, and commitment to strong ethics and safety. Learn more at www.arcwoodenviro.com.

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General Dynamics Board Declares Dividend

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RESTON, Va., Aug. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — General Dynamics (NYSE: GD) announced today that its board of directors has declared a regular quarterly dividend of $1.59 per share on the company’s common stock, payable November 13, 2026, to shareholders of record on October 9, 2026.

Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company that offers a broad portfolio of products and services in business aviation; ship construction and repair; land combat vehicles, weapon systems and munitions; and technology products and services. General Dynamics employs more than 120,000 people worldwide and generated $52.6 billion in revenue in 2025. More information is available at www.gd.com.

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Colangelo & Partners Named Agency of Record for Finger Lakes Wine Alliance

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Strategic Partnership Leverages the Finger Lakes Wine Alliance FLX Media Summit to Expand National Awareness of North America’s Premier Cool-Climate Wine Region

GENEVA, N.Y., Aug. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The Finger Lakes Wine Alliance (FLWA), the preeminent voice and champion for the Finger Lakes American Viticultural Area (AVA), is proud to announce Colangelo & Partners, leading fine wine, spirits, and lifestyle public relations agency, as its agency of record.

This partnership marks a strategic milestone for the Finger Lakes AVA as it seeks to strengthen its national reputation and build long-term credibility among trade, media, and wine enthusiasts. By combining regional storytelling with a high-impact activation, the collaboration aims to elevate the Finger Lakes’ profile as a premier cool-climate wine destination while amplifying the remarkable story of the region, its people, and its wines in order to inspire greater awareness and adoption nationwide.

“The Finger Lakes has an extraordinary story to tell, and we’re thrilled to partner with Colangelo & Partners to help bring that story to a broader national audience,” said Amy Navor, Executive Director of the Finger Lakes Wine Alliance. “Together, we’ll deepen our relationships with trade and media while continuing to elevate the visibility, reputation, and long-term success of the Finger Lakes AVA.”

A key priority of this engagement is the execution of the FLX Media Summit, an immersive media tour designed to provide media with an exclusive, firsthand look at the region’s winemaking excellence. Through curated tastings, interactive educational masterclasses, and site-specific experiences, the Summit will highlight the region’s benchmark varieties—including Riesling, Cabernet Franc, and traditional-method sparkling wines—while showcasing the dedication to innovation through unique varietals, hospitality, and sustainability. The experience will underscore why the Finger Lakes continues to be recognized as one of America’s most exciting and dynamic wine regions, driven by producers who are committed to advancing the region together.

“We are thrilled to welcome the Finger Lakes Wine Alliance to our portfolio of clients during our 20th anniversary year,” said Michelle Erland, Junior Partner and Vice President of the Domestic Division at Colangelo & Partners. “Partnering with such a dynamic organization in our own backyard makes this collaboration particularly meaningful. As the Finger Lakes continues to solidify its standing as a world-class cool-climate wine region, we are honored to help amplify its story and champion its ongoing success.”

By formalizing this partnership, the Finger Lakes Wine Alliance and Colangelo & Partners are creating a unified platform for regional advocacy. With a shared commitment to quality and collaboration, the two organizations will focus on building long-term relationships with key trade and media, ensuring that the Finger Lakes remains a consistent and respected presence in the national conversation. Together, the organizations will champion the region’s continued evolution and reinforce the Alliance’s role as the leading voice advocating for Finger Lakes wine and the future of the AVA.

About the Finger Lakes Wine Alliance
The Finger Lakes Wine Alliance is dedicated to increasing the visibility and prominence of the Finger Lakes AVA, its wines, and its wineries. Through collaboration, education, and regional leadership, we create opportunities that no single winery could achieve alone, advancing North America’s premier cool-climate wine region. We are the collective voice of the Finger Lakes, championing the wines, the growers, and the winemakers shaping the future of American wine.

About Colangelo & Partners
Colangelo & Partners is the leading fine wine and spirits integrated communications agency in the United States, sought after by top brands and industry players for quality results, creativity and a return on investment. The professionals at Colangelo & Partners work with integrity and passion to influence how US audiences perceive their clients: earning consistent, high-quality positive media coverage; organizing signature events; strategizing and executing standout digital campaigns, and implementing trade programs that strengthen relationships within the industry. Colangelo & Partners’ clientele includes global, instantly recognizable brands, and passionate, up-and-coming vignerons and distillers, regional and national institutions and technology and e-commerce companies innovating in the beverage alcohol sector.

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Colangelo & Partners
kdaluz@colangelopr.com

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Cephia Appoints Mike McAuliffe as CEO to lead company growth of AI-Native Image Sensors for Physical AI World

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Semiconductor industry veteran takes the helm to scale the multimodal imaging sensor company serving growing physical AI machine vision needs from robotics and auto to defense.

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Cephia, a pioneer in AI-Native Image Sensor Products today announced the appointment of semiconductor and computer vision industry veteran Mike McAuliffe as President and Chief Executive Officer.

McAuliffe brings extensive experience in building global semiconductor and deeptech companies, spanning startups and scale-ups to public company leadership. He recently served as CEO of Luminar Semiconductor Inc., driving M&A growth leading to its acquisition by Quantum Computing Inc. He served as CEO of Seeing Machines (LSE: SEE), establishing the computer vision company as global market leader in automotive Driver Monitoring Systems now deployed in over six million vehicles on the road today. He has variously co-founded or led several semiconductor startups, including leading Powervation Ltd., to an acquisition by Rohm Semiconductor.

“Cephia’s platform technology uniquely enables rich multimodal sensor perception in ultra-compact form factors addressing the critical needs of physical AI machine vision,” said Mike McAuliffe, incoming CEO of Cephia.” I am thrilled to join the exceptional founder team as we accelerate our product roadmap and customer deployment traction to establish Cephia as a leading AI-native sensor engine for the diverse and growing world of physical AI applications.”

Cephia’s proprietary platform fuses AI co-design of silicon metasurface optics with computational image processing to deliver rich multimodal perception capabilities, including RGB (human visible), polarization, 3D depth and hyperspectral data beyond human vision. This is delivered in ultra-compact form factors, a fraction of the size of traditional cameras, achieved by eliminating traditional optical lens. By eliminating bulky lens stacks and maximizing photon and multispectral sensor efficiency, Cephia redefines the camera cost, size, weight, and power (C-SWAP) paradigm.

“We are excited by the potential of Cephia under Mike’s leadership as he brings deep experience in building semiconductor, deeptech and computer vision companies into category leadership,” said Conrad Burke, Managing Partner at MetaVC Partners. “Mike’s blueprint expertise makes him ideally equipped to lead Cephia’s next stage of product and go-to-market growth which is at an inflection point as demand accelerates across multiple expanding markets.”

Backed by leading venture and strategic investors – including Incharge Capital, MetaVC Partners NRM Partners, Radiant Opto-Electronics and SOSV – Cephia is actively expanding its pilot programs with global industry leaders, addressing diverse needs from automotive, robotics and health to satellite imaging, defense and diverse drone applications.

Earlier, Mike served in multiple executive leadership positions in helping build Pulse Electronics into a billion-dollar revenue market leader preceded by chip design and marketing roles with NXP and Texas Instruments. He holds a B.E (Elec) from UCC (Ireland), MBA from Henley Business School (UK) and graduated from the Advanced Management Program at Harvard Business School.

About Cephia

Founded in 2024 as a Princeton University spinout, Cephia is building AI-native multimodal sensors for the physical AI world. By co-designing silicon metasurfaces with computational imaging through AI, Cephia creates ultra-compact sensors that bring superhuman perception to machine vision. Superhuman vision means going beyond human limits: beyond human resolution, beyond human speed, and beyond human spectral intelligence, enabling better, faster decisions for physical AI systems. Cephia is headquartered in San Francisco. To learn more, visit www.cephia.ai

Media Contact:

Tim Turpin, CodePR

tim@codepr.com

Cephia Contact:

Mike McAuliffe, CEO

mike.mcauliffe@cephia.ai

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