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Loffler Companies Strengthens Executive Leadership Team as Company Enters Its Next Era

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Founder Jim Loffler Transitions to Chairman as Family Business Builds Leadership Depth Heading into Its 40th Year

ST. LOUIS PARK, Minn., June 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Loffler Companies, one of the Midwest’s most trusted technology services providers, today announced a series of executive leadership appointments that reflect both the maturity of a business built over nearly four decades and the confidence of an organization ready for what comes next.

At the heart of the announcement is a milestone for the company and the family behind it. Jim Loffler, who founded Loffler Companies 39 years ago, will transition to the role of Founder and Chairman. His son, James Loffler, assumes the role of President and Chief Executive Officer.

“When I started this company, I believed that if you take care of your people and take care of your customers, everything else follows,” said Jim Loffler. “What I am most proud of is not what we have built but how we have built it. As we head into our 40th year, watching James and this leadership team step into this next chapter, I have never been more confident about where Loffler is headed.”

A Leadership Team Built for What Is Next
The appointments reflect a deliberate investment in executive depth across every dimension of the business, including revenue, operations, finance, technology, and people.

James Loffler, President and Chief Executive Officer

James assumes full leadership of Loffler’s vision, strategy, culture, and performance. Having grown up alongside the business and earned his place within it, James brings both a deep understanding of what makes Loffler distinctive and a clear view of where the organization is going.

“My father built something rare, a company with real values that actually shows up in how we work every day,” said James Loffler. “My job is to honor that foundation while leading us toward the growth and impact we are capable of as we head into our 40th year. This leadership team gives me tremendous confidence that we are ready.”

John Hastings, Chief Revenue Officer and Chief Operating Officer

John’s dual mandate spanning revenue execution and operational excellence reflects Loffler’s conviction that growth and service quality are inseparable. His oversight covers revenue strategy, operations, service delivery, and customer experience across the organization.

Brandon Norberg, Chief Financial Officer

Brandon brings rigorous financial leadership to an organization with significant momentum ahead. His responsibilities include financial oversight, budgeting, forecasting, analysis, and long-term financial governance, ensuring Loffler has the financial foundation to support its growth with discipline and clarity.

Spencer Anderson, Executive Vice President of Technology

Spencer’s elevation to the executive team reflects Loffler’s belief that technology leadership belongs at the highest level of the organization. Formerly Vice President of Operations for Loffler’s IT Solutions Group, Spencer will lead technology strategy, innovation, automation, cybersecurity, compliance, and internal systems. A key focus will be creating a more unified, seamless experience across the tools and platforms Loffler’s teams and customers rely on every day.

Angela Radtke, Executive Vice President of People and Culture

Angela joins Loffler’s executive team, bringing extensive experience in talent acquisition, performance management, compensation and benefits, and employee engagement. Her appointment reflects Loffler’s commitment to investing in its people and culture as a core business priority, not an afterthought.

Nearly Four Decades of Trust. A Leadership Team Ready for What Is Ahead.
Loffler Companies has served businesses across Minnesota, Wisconsin, North Dakota, South Dakota, Iowa, and Nebraska for nearly 40 years, offering managed IT services, copiers and printers, unified communications, intelligent automation, and physical security solutions. The company has built its reputation on a straightforward premise: the right technology partner does not just solve problems; it helps businesses grow. The leadership changes announced today are not departure from that premise. They are its next expression, and a signal of what Loffler’s 40th year will represent.

“We have spent nearly 40 years earning the trust of our customers and our team,” said James Loffler. “This leadership structure is how we ensure we keep that promise at greater scale, with the same integrity that has always defined us.”

About Loffler Companies

Loffler Companies provides the most comprehensive business technology solutions in the country, with experts who bring it all together to build secure, optimized technology environments. Loffler’s offerings include IT managed and security services, business security systems, disaster recovery/business continuity, multifunctional copiers and printers, print management services, software and workflow technology consulting, professional IT services/consulting, unified communications, and on-site management of print and mail centers. Founded by Jim Loffler in 1986 and now led by James Loffler, the company is recognized nationally as a leader in business technology and managed services. Headquartered in Minnesota, Loffler is among the top technology solutions providers in the U.S., with more than 500 employees delivering award-winning service every day to exceed the expectations of clients, partners, and the community. For more information, visit www.loffler.com.

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Kenzie Roberts
Marketing Manager, Loffler Companies
Kenzie.roberts@loffler.com

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DUVA Introduces DUVA ONE at IFA 2026: Personalized Sleep Earbuds That Respond in Real Time

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The Sleep System That Understands You Best.

BERLIN, Sept. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — DUVA, created by Fitnexa, is introducing DUVA ONE at IFA Berlin 2026. This intelligent in-ear sleep system is designed to sense changes in the user and the bedroom, then personalize audio, noise control, and device behavior throughout the night.

Most sleep wearables explain what happened after users wake up. DUVA ONE is designed to help while the night is still happening. Its low-profile earbuds, environment-sensing charging case, and app work together to determine when and how to respond.

A user might start the night with a podcast over Bluetooth. After they fall asleep, DUVA ONE can introduce locally stored sleep audio and optimize power use. If a partner begins snoring or traffic grows louder, it can adjust ANC or add sound masking. In the morning, a private offline alarm wakes only the wearer, without requiring an active phone connection.

In-ear PPG and motion sensors estimate sleep stages and track heart rate, HRV, sleep position, and movement, while the case monitors noise, light, temperature, and humidity. The AI Agent interprets these signals alongside playback status and personal preferences to select an appropriate response. Users control sleep audio, playback duration, ANC strategy, and nighttime interventions in the DUVA App.

“Sleep does not happen in a static environment, so sleep technology should not remain static either,” said Diego, Founder of Fitnexa. “DUVA ONE is designed to respond while sleep is still happening.”

Key Highlights

Layered noise relief: Passive isolation, Hybrid ANC, and sleep audio provide noise reduction of up to 42 dB, with Transparency Mode and adaptive ANC calibration.Personalized AI sleep guidance: The AI analyzes the user’s real-time sleep state and generates personalized audio guidance to help them gradually fall asleep.Side-sleeping comfort: Each fitted earbud weighs approximately 3.3 grams and has an approximately 9.9 mm low-profile design. Two ear-tip shapes and multiple tip and stabilizing-wing sizes provide more than 40 fit configurations.All-night battery: Up to 16 hours in the most power-efficient configuration, including 13 hours of local audio with ANC off and 9.5 hours with ANC on. The USB-C and wireless charging case provides up to five additional recharges.Private offline alarm: Alarms gradually increase in volume and offer 5, 10, or 15-minute snooze options through the earbud controls.Privacy-first sensing: DUVA ONE does not record conversations, store ambient audio, or upload raw environmental audio. Users can disable individual sensors and delete historical data.

DUVA ONE is planned for release in October 2026 at a target retail price of US$349.99, with target markets including the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, the European Union, and Australia.

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China Xplained | The China Squeeze, or the China Opportunity?

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GUANGZHOU, China, Sept. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — This is a news report from South: 

Is China’s manufacturing rise squeezing out or creating opportunities for other economies?

Ahead of the 2026 APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting in China this November, journalists and experts from around the world gathered in Guangdong for the Asia-Pacific Media Forum (APMF) 2026.

The forum opened in Shenzhen on September 5, bringing together more than 400 representatives from across the Asia-Pacific region, as well as from international organizations.

Before the opening of the forum, participants travelled across Guangdong to see China’s industries and development first-hand.

In this episode of China Xplained, we look at the numbers, supply chains, investment and voices from across the developing world—to ask a bigger question: Is China squeezing out room for other economies?

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PUDU D7 Named Honoree in IFA Innovation Awards for Best in IFA Next & Emerging Technologies

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BERLIN, Sept. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Pudu Robotics, a global leader in commercial service robotics, today announced that its PUDU D7 Semi-humanoid Intelligent Robot has been named an Honoree in the Best in IFA Next & Emerging Technologies category of the IFA Innovation Awards. The recognition highlights PUDU D7’s ability to combine mobile navigation, dexterous manipulation and intelligent sensing to perform a range of tasks in real-world industrial and commercial environments.

The IFA Innovation Awards recognize outstanding innovations across the global technology landscape. Entries are evaluated by an independent international jury based on criteria including technology and functionality, innovation and originality, and the potential to create tangible value for users and the market. The recognition places PUDU D7 among emerging technologies demonstrating new possibilities for the future of robotics.

From Industrial Operations to Guest Interaction

PUDU D7 is designed for industrial, warehouse, retail and hospitality environments, where it can move through human-oriented spaces and perform tasks that require both mobility and dexterous manipulation.

In industrial and warehouse settings, D7 can handle materials, pick items from shelves, replenish inventory, transport goods between work areas and push carts. With a payload capacity of up to 20 kg (44.1 pounds) and an operating height of up to 2 meters (6.6 feet), it can work with a range of storage systems and materials.

In retail, D7 can support shelf replenishment, item handling and store organization, moving products between storage areas and shelves and helping maintain product displays.

In hotels and hospitality, PUDU D7 can take on the role of an intelligent front-desk host, welcoming guests, preparing and serving coffee, interacting with visitors and providing engaging experiences. Its semi-humanoid form and dual-arm capabilities allow it to combine practical service tasks with natural human-robot interaction, bringing a more personable and engaging presence to the guest experience.

Designed for Adaptable Performance

PUDU D7 combines a dual-arm manipulation system, tactile sensing and a 360-degree perception system to support these applications. Front- and rear-facing LiDAR and other sensors enable navigation around people and obstacles, while tactile sensing provides precise control when handling objects.

The robot also features autonomous battery swapping, allowing it to independently replace its battery and reduce downtime during extended operation.

Together, these capabilities enable D7 to support different tasks across a range of environments without being limited to a single application.

PUDU D7 Makes Its European Debut at IFA

IFA 2026 marks the first time PUDU D7 is being showcased in Europe. At the Pudu Robotics booth, visitors can experience live demonstrations highlighting the robot’s capabilities and its potential for human-robot interaction.

D7 interacts directly with visitors through demonstrations including waving, making heart gestures and picking up objects. These demonstrations showcase the robot’s ability to combine movement, manipulation and interaction in a human-oriented environment.

Advancing the Next Generation of Intelligent Robotics

The IFA Innovation Awards recognition marks another step in Pudu Robotics’ expansion from service delivery, commercial cleaning and industrial delivery into embodied intelligent robotics.

PUDU D7 is part of Pudu Robotics’ broader strategy to develop a portfolio of specialized, semi-humanoid and humanoid robots, building on its capabilities in embodied navigation, manipulation and interaction. This approach enables the company to address a broader range of applications across commercial and industrial environments.

Pudu Robotics will continue working with customers and partners worldwide to explore new applications for embodied intelligence and bring increasingly capable robots into real-world environments.

About Pudu Robotics

Pudu Robotics is a global leader in commercial service robotics and the industry’s first company to offer a full portfolio spanning specialized, semi-humanoid, and humanoid robots. According to Frost & Sullivan’s latest market report, Pudu Robotics ranks No. 1 globally in commercial service robotics by both revenue and shipment volume. Built on its One Brain, Multiple Embodiments architecture, Pudu offers robots for service delivery, commercial cleaning, industrial delivery, and general embodied AI applications across hospitality, retail, healthcare, manufacturing, education, public services, and more. To date, Pudu Robotics has shipped over 130,000 robots to customers across 85+ countries and regions.

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