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Samjung Introduces ‘MetaBoard,’ a Next-Generation Lightweight Steel Production Board

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Samjung has introduced the MetaBoard, a lightweight steel production board that combines material technology and structural design to reduce steel usage and achieve approximately 60–70% of the weight of conventional steel production boards, depending on product specifications.

POHANG, South Korea, Oct. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — 

Combining material technology and structural design based on more than 30 years of manufacturing experience… Achieving approximately 60–70% of the weight of conventional steel production boards, depending on product specifications

“Stronger, Smarter, Greener with SAMJUNG”.

Samjung, a specialized manufacturer of steel production boards, has introduced the MetaBoard, a lightweight steel production board designed to reduce steel usage and product weight through material technology and structural design.

Production boards used in the manufacturing of concrete blocks and pavers are essential production components that support formed concrete products while withstanding repeated vibration and loads. Conventional steel production boards generally use a certain amount of steel to achieve the required rigidity and durability.

Drawing on its experience specializing in steel production boards since 1992, Samjung developed the MetaBoard by moving beyond this conventional approach and considering both material performance and structural efficiency.

The MetaBoard is not a product made lighter simply by reducing the thickness of a conventional steel production board. Its key feature is the application of suitable materials in areas where higher performance is required, while structural design is used to reduce unnecessary steel usage.

Depending on product specifications, the MetaBoard can be manufactured at approximately 60–70% of the weight of a conventional steel production board. It can also be produced to the same thickness specifications as conventional steel production boards, taking into consideration its applicability to existing production environments.

From Material Quantity to Design Efficiency

At concrete product manufacturing sites, production boards are repeatedly exposed not only to continuous vibration and loads, but also to moisture, concrete residue, wear and corrosion. To reduce steel usage while considering the performance required under these conditions, Samjung has applied both material technology and structural design.

Rather than uniformly using large amounts of high-performance materials, the core design approach of the MetaBoard is to apply appropriate materials where performance is actually required and reduce structurally unnecessary weight.

Through this approach, Samjung is expanding its production board design criteria beyond simple weight and thickness to comprehensively consider material properties, structure and production environments.

Considering Production and Logistics Efficiency Through Lightweight Design

The difference in weight of a single production board may be limited, but in concrete product manufacturing plants that use large quantities of production boards, the difference in total weight can become significant.

Reducing steel usage can help improve raw material efficiency, while reducing product weight can help lower the burden associated with handling and transportation. In particular, when large quantities of production boards are transported over long distances, reducing the total cargo weight may also offer potential benefits in terms of logistics efficiency.

Samjung describes the lightweight design of the MetaBoard not simply as a reduction in product weight, but as a design approach that considers production performance, economic efficiency and material efficiency together.

MetaBoard Built on More Than 30 Years of Field Experience

Since its establishment in 1992, Samjung has developed and manufactured steel production boards for concrete block and paver production for more than 30 years. Today, the company’s production boards are supplied to concrete product manufacturers in more than 100 countries worldwide.

Manufacturing experience accumulated across diverse climates, production environments, block-making equipment and operating conditions provided the foundation for the development of the MetaBoard.

A Samjung representative said, “The goal of developing the MetaBoard was not simply to create a lighter production board. Rather than relying on the use of more steel, we focused on analyzing where performance is actually required and on designing the materials and structure more efficiently.”

The representative continued, “Future production boards can evolve toward applying materials suited to the required performance and implementing them through efficient structural design, rather than simply increasing the amount of material used. The MetaBoard represents this technological direction at Samjung.”

Expanding Production Board Technology with Efficiency and Sustainability in Mind

Across the manufacturing industry, there is a growing movement to consider raw material efficiency and the environmental impact of product manufacturing and transportation alongside productivity.

The MetaBoard responds to these changes through a design that reduces steel usage and product weight while taking required performance into consideration. Samjung plans to continue advancing its production board technology based on material technology, structural design and precision manufacturing, while responding to the needs of the global concrete product manufacturing market.

About Samjung

Samjung, founded in Daegu, South Korea, in 1992, is a specialized manufacturer of steel production boards used in the production of concrete products, including concrete blocks and pavers. Based on more than 30 years of manufacturing experience, the company supplies its products to concrete product manufacturers in more than 100 countries worldwide and serves a variety of production environments with its Wow Board and lightweight MetaBoard. Samjung continues to develop production board technology based on material technology, structural design and precision manufacturing.

Company: Samjung

Headquarters: Pohang, Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea

Website: http://www.samjungltd.com/language/eng/main/index.php

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/R E P E A T — Media Advisory – Minister Hodgson to deliver remarks and participate in fireside chat/

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ST. JOHN’S, NL, Oct. 14, 2026 /CNW/ — Canada’s Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, the Honourable Tim Hodgson, will deliver remarks and participate in a fireside chat with Energy NL CEO Charlene Johnson.  

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Friday, October 16, 2026

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11:30 a.m. NDT

All accredited media are asked to pre-register by emailing media@nrcan-rncan.gc.ca. Details on how to participate will be provided upon registration.

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Newgen Brings the Art of Storytelling to Enterprise Audiences with ‘Ahead of Victory’

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Three original, AI-generated story experiences for banking, insurance, and government audiences bring Newgen’s ‘Ahead of What’s Ahead’ brand narrative to life on DX++, its digital destination for thought leadership and industry perspectives.

NEW DELHI, Oct. 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Newgen Software orchestrates intelligent enterprises at scale, bringing intelligence, trust, and control together to help organizations prepare for what’s ahead. Extending this focus beyond enterprise technology, Newgen is also reimagining how it engages with the industries it serves through DX++ (Digital Transformation Plus Plus), its digital destination for thought leadership, industry points of view, expert perspectives, and insights on emerging technologies and enterprise transformation.

Building on this content ecosystem, Newgen is bringing the art of storytelling to its banking, insurance and government audiences through ‘Ahead of Victory’, a Dussehra-special campaign featuring three original, 15-minute stories, crafted specifically for these industries and brought to life through a compelling, visual storytelling style. Streaming on DX++, the films offer a distinctive way to engage audiences, bringing together creativity, technology and industry understanding.

The campaign draws from Newgen’s overarching brand narrative, Ahead of What’s Ahead, launched earlier this year. Rooted in the company’s organisational DNA, the narrative reflects the ability to foresee what lies ahead, prepare for change and act with purpose. Ahead of Victory brings this approach into the festive season through the power of storytelling.

Ahead of What’s Ahead: A mindset that defines Newgen

For Newgen, staying ahead is more than a brand promise. It is an organisational mindset built around three fundamental principles: foresee, prepare and act. It means recognising emerging possibilities, anticipating challenges and helping enterprises navigate change with confidence.

This approach is reflected in Newgen’s global positioning, Orchestrating Intelligent Enterprises. Through the NewgenONE Platform, Newgen brings content, processes and communications together in an orchestration layer that embeds intelligence into how enterprises operate, with trust, governance and control built in.

The Ahead of What’s Ahead narrative brings these ideas together, reflecting Newgen’s commitment to innovation and its belief that being prepared for the future begins with anticipating what comes next.

Ahead of Victory: Where storytelling meets the spirit of staying ahead

Stories have the power to make ideas relatable, spark conversations and create lasting connections. With Ahead of Victory, Newgen brings this power to enterprise communication, using cinematic storytelling to engage the industries it serves in a fresh and memorable way.

The campaign features three original, 15-minute, AI-generated story experiences created for banking, insurance and government audiences. Moving beyond conventional B2B communication formats, these immersive narratives use engaging storytelling to connect with the unique contexts and interests of each sector.

The campaign takes inspiration from the spirit of Dussehra, the triumph of good over evil and the courage to overcome challenges. This resonates with Newgen’s approach of looking beyond the present, anticipating what lies ahead and being prepared to act.

The initiative reflects Newgen’s efforts to engage with its customers and prospects in fresh and unexpected ways. By using AI to bring industry-specific stories to life, the campaign offers a distinctive alternative to conventional B2B communication, creating a more relatable and engaging way to connect with audiences across banking, insurance and government.

DX++: Digital Transformation, Plus Plus

DX++ brings together Newgen’s thought leadership, industry points of view, expert perspectives and content on emerging technologies and enterprise transformation. It serves as a destination for audiences looking to explore the ideas, challenges and possibilities shaping their industries.

By bringing these resources together, DX++ extends the conversation beyond products and solutions to the wider business and technology developments influencing enterprise transformation. The addition of Ahead of Victory introduces a cinematic dimension to this content ecosystem, demonstrating how industry insights can be complemented by creative storytelling to engage audiences in new ways.

For Newgen, DX++ is a destination where expertise, ideas and creative expression come together reinforcing the company’s focus on anticipating change and exploring what comes next.

Runki Goswami, Chief Marketing Officer, Newgen, says, “‘Ahead of What’s Ahead’ reflects something fundamental to Newgen: our ability to foresee, prepare and act. It shapes how we approach enterprise transformation, innovation and the opportunities that lie ahead. With ‘Ahead of Victory’, we wanted to take a fresh approach to engaging with our customers and prospects, moving beyond conventional B2B communication through original, industry-specific stories. DX++ gives us a destination to bring together our industry perspectives, thought leadership and creative initiatives, creating new ways to connect with the audiences we serve.”

The three films are now streaming on DX++ at https://newgensoft.com/AheadOfVictory/.

Disclaimer

The content comprises original short-form creative content developed by Newgen Software Technologies Ltd. for its ‘Ahead of What’s Ahead’ campaign. The stories, characters and situations are fictional and have been independently developed for Newgen’s Government, Insurance and Banking domain narratives, respectively. The films use broad themes, humor and nostalgia associated with popular Indian cinema as a creative tribute. No original film footage, music, artwork, stills, clips, characters, actor likenesses or actor voices have been used. These films are not adaptations or remakes of any film, and are not sponsored or endorsed by, or affiliated with, any film, producer, actor, or rights holder. All third-party names and marks belong to their respective owners. For any concerns, please contact info@newgensoft.com.

About Newgen Software

Newgen Software Orchestrates Intelligent Enterprises at scale. The NewgenONE Platform unifies content, processes, and communications into an orchestration layer where intelligence is embedded into how enterprises operate, with trust, governance, and control built in. Enterprises move beyond fragmented initiatives to continuously adaptive, production ready operations. Decisions, workflows, and experiences evolve in real time, shaped by context, data, and embedded AI. Trusted by leading organizations worldwide, Newgen defines how modern enterprises operate, intelligently and at scale.

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VT Markets Provides Essential Relief to Support Flood-Impacted Communities in Thailand

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BANGKOK, Oct. 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — In response to recent flooding that have disrupted daily life across Thailand, global multi-asset broker VT Markets has demonstrated its commitment to corporate social responsibility (CSR) by contributing essential relief supplies to support those impacted by the floods.

As part of this initiative, VT Markets has consolidated and delivered essential relief packages to the central donation hub managed by the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) at Bangkok City Hall (Din Daeng) on 9 October, 2026.

Through coordination with BMA, the VT Markets team provided immediate necessities, including clean drinking water, non-perishable food, hygiene supplies, and daily household essentials, for direct distribution to affected and recovering communities. By working alongside local authorities, the company aims to contribute to emergency relief efforts and provide practical assistance during challenging times.

This emergency effort builds on VT Markets’ sustained community outreach in Thailand. The company recently supported the Baan Imjai shelter, providing essential supplies, furniture, and vocational setup donations for urban safety nets, as well as partnering with the Baan Nokkamin Foundation to supply food and educational materials for vulnerable children.

These ongoing community donations complement VT Markets’ flagship CSR program, Finance Forward, which promotes long-term financial literacy and independence across emerging markets. By pairing emergency response with long-term educational and social welfare support, VT Markets continues to strengthen its commitment to local communities across Southeast Asia.

About VT Markets

VT Markets is a regulated multi-asset broker with a presence in over 160 countries as of today. It has earned numerous international accolades including Best Gold Trading Platform, Best Online Trading and Fastest Growing Broker. In line with its mission to make trading accessible to all, VT Markets offers comprehensive access to over 1,000 financial instruments and clients benefit from a seamless trading experience via its award-winning mobile application.

For more information, please visit the official VT Markets website or email us at info@vtmarkets.com. Alternatively, follow VT Markets on Facebook, Instagram, or LinkedIn.

For media enquiries and sponsorship opportunities, please email media@vtmarkets.com 

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