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Launch of a Municipal Research Chair for Ecological and Social Transition

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MIRABEL, QC, May 22, 2025 /CNW/ – Ville de Mirabel and Institut national de la recherche scientifique (INRS) are proud to announce the creation of a Municipal Research Chair for Ecological and Social Transition.  This partnership embodies the city’s commitment to innovation through exemplary eco-responsible transition in agriculture, strategic waste and water management and land development. This Chair will be a catalyst for change, bringing together researchers, citizens and local actors around research and knowledge-transfer activities that meet the community’s current and future needs. The Chair’s activities will contribute to the creation of distinctive technology showcases for agri-tourism in the region, promoting the innovation and expertise of local players.

Leading the Chair, INRS professors Philippe Constant and Kokou Adjallé have agreed to put their expertise at the service of the Mirabel community. Microbiologist Philippe Constant, the Chief Scientific Advisor for Ville de Mirabel, has been working closely with the city since 2021. Kokou Adjallé is a chemical physicist who has distinguished himself in the fields of environmental biotechnology and green chemistry. Together, they are already piloting research projects in Mirabel involving more than ten companies, four universities, two research centres and three economic development organizations. These projects are helping them develop a clear portrait of the city’s specific needs.

This project is part of the $1,487,405 agreement signed in 2024 with the Ministère des Affaires municipales et de l’Habitation (MAMH) as part of the Fonds régions et ruralité (FRR) Volet 3 – Projets “Signature innovation” creating the Carrefour d’innovation écoresponsable in Mirabel. Part of this amount ($300,000 over five years) will be used to fund the Research Chair, ensuring its lasting impact on the city and citizens for years to come.

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“Our government is confirming its commitment to the regions of Quebec by providing financial support to Mirabel. The creation of an eco-responsible innovation hub will help make the region’s economic development greener and more sustainable. Thanks to initiatives like the Municipal Research Chair, we are building a more responsible future that meets the real needs of Canadians. I am proud of that! “
Andrée Laforest, Minister of Municipal Affairs

“Through our partnership with INRS, this Municipal Research Chair is an opportunity to use research to understand our environment better in order to interact with it sustainably. With these actions, we want to inspire our community and explore technological and innovative opportunities to preserve the soil, the ecosystem and future generations. “
Patrick Charbonneau, Mayor of Mirabel

“This new Municipal Research Chair exemplifies INRS’s mission to put science to work for society and, in this case, communities. Through our partnership with Ville de Mirabel, we are joining forces to take concrete action in response to the environmental and economic challenges of today and tomorrow. By mobilizing the expertise of our researchers and fostering innovation in the field, we are helping to build a more sustainable future rooted in local realities. “
Luc-Alain Giraldeau, Chief Executive Officer, INRS

“This Municipal Research Chair demonstrates our ongoing commitment to support Mirabel’s efforts to innovate. The resilience of agricultural businesses and farmlands in the face of economic, social and environmental challenges is the heart of our research activities. “
Philippe Constant, INRS professor and Chief Scientific Advisor for Ville de Mirabel

“This Municipal Research Chair offers a concrete opportunity for INRS to use its expertise to serve a mid-sized city without a university in its territory. Through this Chair, Ville de Mirabel can strengthen its existing partnership with INRS, as part of its innovation and sustainable development plans and efforts, to become a model city for agriculture and food self-sufficiency in Quebec. “
Kokou Adjallé, INRS professor and scientific head of the Environmental Biotechnology Laboratory

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Research themes

Mobilization of the ecosystem (creating a community of practice)Strategic waste and wastewater management (precision composting, upcycling, political ecology)Regenerative agriculture (soil health, water quality, adaptation and resilience)Land development (ecosystem services, terroir signature and agri-tourism, culture and belonging)

Carrefour d’innovation écoresponsable de Mirabel (CIEM)

The CIEM is a project led by Ville de Mirabel, made possible thanks to funding from MAMH’s FRR Volet 3 – Projets “Signature innovation.”Its mission is to draw on the dynamic forces in the region, where agriculture and agri-food are shaping the landscape. The CIEM’s distinctive signature is its terroir road stop, combining the sale of local products with a technology showcase.

About INRS

INRS is an academic institution dedicated exclusively to research and graduate training. INRS ranks first in Quebec in research intensity. Its community includes over 1,500 students, postdoctoral fellows, faculty and staff.Since its creation in 1969, as per its mission, it has contributed to the economic, social and cultural development of Quebec.It is made up of five interdisciplinary research and training centres and concentrates their activities in strategic sectors: Eau Terre Environnement (Quebec City), Énergie Matériaux Télécommunications (Varennes), Urbanisation Culture Société (Montreal), Armand-Frappier Santé Biotechnologie (Laval) and Sustainable Ruralities (Charlevoix, a center currently under development). The INRS community comprises nearly 1,500 students, postdoctoral fellows, faculty members, and staff.

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RefrigiWear® Unveils New Heated PPE System at ASSP Safety26 Expo

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ANAHEIM, Calif., June 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — RefrigiWear®, the leading manufacturer of insulated PPE and workwear for the global cold chain, announced the new ThermaSync™ Jacket and ThermaSync™ Glove, an integrated heated workwear system designed to keep workers warm, productive and protected even in temperatures down to -15°F.

ThermaSync™ combines heating technology with a completely unique connection to deliver warmth from core to fingertips.

The new products will debut at the ASSP Safety26 Conference & Expo, June 15–17, in Anaheim, California.

Connected Warmth from Core to Fingertips

ThermaSync™ combines battery-powered heating technology with industrial-grade durability and a completely unique connection between the products to deliver synchronized warmth from core to fingertips.

“Cold environments create real challenges for workers, affecting comfort, dexterity, productivity and job performance. Worn together, ThermaSync™ products create a connected system that maintains consistent warmth across the body and hands,” says RefrigiWear CEO Ryan Silberman.

The result is an innovative solution for insulated PPE that helps workers stay safe, comfortable and focused on the job.

ThermaSync™ Jacket

Even before powering up, the ThermaSync™ Jacket is insulated for protection in temperatures down to -15°F. Heating elements across the chest and back, plus high- and low-heat settings, let workers adjust warmth as activity levels or conditions change.

The jacket features durable abrasion-resistant, water-resistant materials, multiple pockets and an adjustable hem to block cold drafts, along with one rechargeable lithium-ion battery pack that provides up to 8 hours of heat per charge.

ThermaSync™ Glove

Also insulated for -15°F temperatures, the ThermaSync™ Glove uses magnetic connectors to draw power from the ThermaSync™ Jacket, delivering extra warmth across the back of the hand and fingers. This unique connector amplifies cold protection to your hands because if your hands are cold, it is hard to focus on anything else.

A waterproof design and grip-enhancing synthetic leather palm support secure material handling. Touchscreen-capable thumb, index and middle fingers let workers use screens without exposing hands to cold temperatures.

Experience ThermaSync™ at Safety26

ASSP Safety26 attendees are invited to visit RefrigiWear Booth #4415 for demonstrations of the ThermaSync™ Jacket and ThermaSync™ Glove.

About RefrigiWear

Founded in 1954 by Myron Breakstone, RefrigiWear makes the toughest workwear for the toughest workers and for the coldest conditions. With a long history rooted in real-world experience, RefrigiWear understands the challenges of working in extreme cold, helping the company deliver high-quality insulated workwear that stands up to the coldest, dirtiest, harshest conditions imaginable. Learn more at RefrigiWear.com.

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PSignite, the company behind the CPGvision platform, is recognized by The Silicon Review as one of the Most Reputable Companies of the Year 2026

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NEW YORK, June 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — PSignite, a leading provider of innovative software solutions in the trade and revenue management space, today announced that it has received The Silicon Review’s Most Reputable Companies of the Year 2026 award. Click the link below for the interview with PSignite CEO, Jon Flaherty.

https://thesiliconreview.com/magazine/profile/why-tpm-and-rgm-success-depends-on-adoption-not-just-software 

About PSignite

PSignite is a leading provider of advanced software solutions for the consumer packaged goods industry. With a focus on utilizing artificial intelligence and machine learning to help companies optimize their trade promotion funds and grow revenue profitably, PSignite offers innovative platforms designed to streamline processes and deliver actionable insights. For more information, visit cpgvision.com.

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GateKeeper to Showcase Proximity-Based Identity Access for Shared Workstations at Identiverse 2026

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GateKeeper will showcase its proximity-based passwordless MFA and identity access platform at Identiverse 2026 at Booth #113, highlighting how it helps mission-critical industries secure shared workstations without slowing down frontline workflows. The press release positions GateKeeper as a solution for improving identity assurance, user accountability, audit visibility, and frictionless access across manufacturing, healthcare, law enforcement, and other high-security environments.

LAS VEGAS, June 15, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Untethered Labs, Inc., creator of GateKeeper Proximity, today announces that it will showcase GateKeeper Proximity and GateKeeper IDP at Identiverse 2026, taking place June 15–17 at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas. Attendees can visit GateKeeper at Booth #113 for live demonstrations focused on passwordless workstation access, shared workstation accountability, and stronger identity assurance for mission-critical environments.

” At Identiverse, we are showing how GateKeeper extends passwordless MFA and identity assurance to the frontline environments where speed, accountability, and security all have to work together.” Siddharth Pothbare.

GateKeeper is addressing a persistent identity challenge for organizations where shared workstations, fast user switching, operational uptime, and auditability all matter. While many organizations have invested in cloud SSO, MFA, and identity governance, shared endpoint environments remain difficult to secure without adding friction to daily workflows.

Manufacturing floors, healthcare clinics, law enforcement facilities, and other high-throughput operations often require multiple users to access the same endpoint throughout the day. In these environments, long passwords, shared credentials, frequent password resets, and incomplete user traceability can create both security risk and productivity drag. GateKeeper helps organizations reduce reliance on passwords while tying workstation access events back to the individual user.

GateKeeper combines proximity-based authentication with centralized access management and identity provider capabilities. Users can authenticate with a GateKeeper token, supported NFC/RFID badge, or mobile credential, helping organizations enforce consistent MFA while maintaining a fast and familiar user experience. The result is stronger identity assurance from the workstation to applications, without forcing frontline teams into slower or more disruptive login processes.

“Identity programs have made major progress in the cloud, but shared workstations remain one of the hardest environments to secure without disrupting operations,” said Siddharth Pothbare, CEO at Untethered Labs. “At Identiverse, we are showing how GateKeeper extends passwordless MFA and identity assurance to the frontline environments where speed, accountability, and security all have to work together.”

At Booth #113, GateKeeper will demonstrate how organizations can:

Replace shared passwords with token, badge, or mobile-based passwordless authentication.Tie workstation access events to individual users, even in shared workstation environments.Enforce phone-free MFA consistently across mission-critical endpoints and applications.Improve workflow speed for operators, clinicians, officers, and frontline staff.Generate clean audit logs that support compliance, investigations, and access reviews.Extend identity assurance from workstation login to downstream application access through GateKeeper IDP capabilities.

GateKeeper’s approach has already helped mission-critical organizations reduce login friction while improving security and accountability. In one customer deployment, Major Tool & Machine reported significant time savings compared to conventional authentication methods.

“While conventional two-factor authentication methods could have cost the company over 240 hours of login time for 14,000 logins in one month, GateKeeper took only 20 hours of time to log in. GateKeeper made the computers secure, and cost 90% less in time as compared to any other authentication method.” — Tom Riddle, Network Administrator, Major Tool & Machine

About Untethered Labs, Inc.

Untethered Labs, Inc. is the creator of GateKeeper Proximity (https://gkaccess.com) a passwordless authentication and access management platform designed for environments where security, speed, and accountability are critical. GateKeeper helps organizations secure workstation access, enforce MFA, streamline user authentication, and maintain audit visibility across shared and dedicated endpoint environments.

Media Contact

GateKeeper Proximity, Untethered Labs, Inc., 1 2405475446, info@gkaccess.com, www.gkaccess.com 

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