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Sedgwick appoints Jason Rogers Managing Director, Carrier & Captive Solutions

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MEMPHIS, Tenn., Aug. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Sedgwick, the world’s leading risk and claims administration partner, has appointed Jason Rogers as Managing Director, Carrier & Captive Solutions.

In this newly created role, Rogers will lead Sedgwick’s work across captives, insurance carriers, MGAs (Managing General Agents), and MGUs (Managing General Underwriters). He will also drive the continued development and execution of the company’s purpose-built growth platform.

Rogers brings more than 20 years of insurance industry experience spanning underwriting, brokerage, and program administration. Most recently, he spent more than a decade in senior leadership roles where he held full P&L responsibility, built and led high-performing teams, and mentored colleagues to develop the next generation of leaders.

Rogers will be aligned within Sedgwick’s Growth Markets division and will report directly to Emily Fink, Global Chief Marketing Officer and President of Growth Markets.

“Jason brings deep expertise and a unique combination of knowledge that will have an immediate impact for Sedgwick,” said Fink. “This area has been, and continues to be, an important area of growth for our organization. His appointment reinforces our commitment to the market, strengthens our ability to deliver tailored solutions, and positions us for continued long-term growth.”

“This role and practice group reflect significant opportunities ahead for Sedgwick,” said Rogers. “Our continued investments in our colleagues, technology, artificial intelligence and advanced claims solutions create meaningful differentiation in the marketplace. I look forward to working with our existing clients and building relationships with prospective customers to share the Sedgwick story. Our vision is simple: to be the partner of choice and deliver exceptional claims outcomes.”

Rogers holds a Master of Science in Real Estate Development from Columbia University and a Bachelor of Business Administration from Villanova University.

About Sedgwick 
Sedgwick is the world’s leading risk and claims administration partner, helping clients thrive by navigating the unexpected. The company’s expertise, combined with the most advanced AI-enabled technology available, sets the standard for solutions in claims administration, loss adjusting, benefits administration and product recall. With over 33,000 colleagues and 10,000 clients across 80 countries, Sedgwick provides unmatched perspective, caring that counts, and solutions for the rapidly changing and complex risk landscape. Sedgwick’s majority shareholder is The Carlyle Group; Stone Point Capital LLC, Altas Partners, CDPQ, Onex and other management investors are minority shareholders. For more, see sedgwick

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MillworkSuite Launches AI Estimating and Direct-to-CAD Platform That Cuts Drafting Time in Half

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Architectural PDFs become a priced, CAD-ready scope of work in minutes. Free trials and founder consultations at #C1662, Building C, Level 1, IWF Atlanta, August 25–28.

ORLANDO, Fla., Aug. 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — MillworkSuite today released its AI estimating and direct-to-drafting platform for millwork and casework manufacturers. The platform reads a set of PDF architectural drawings, returns a priced scope of work, and sends that same scope into HOMAG iX, Microvellum or CabinetVision as cabinet layouts already positioned on the wall. SMI Cabinetry cut its drafting time in half using MillworkSuite. The company will demonstrate the platform at #C1662, Building C, Level 1 at the International Woodworking Fair in Atlanta, August 25–28. Watch an entire drawing set converted to estimates & scope of work in a few minutes; Take a free trial, and book a session with the founder on doubling drafting productivity within two weeks. MillworkSuite product line was developed in collaboration with CLOUDSUFI, their technology partner.

Drafting is the bottleneck
Millwork shops lose jobs to the drafting queue. The demand is there. The queue is weeks deep, and skilled drafters cannot be hired fast enough to shorten it. A shop will estimate ten projects for every one it drafts, and drafting is what decides how much work moves through the building.

The work itself makes it worse. Starting a job in HOMAG iX,  Microvellum or CabinetVision means building the same wall the drafter built last week. Every box gets placed by hand. Every unit takes twenty-odd parameters. After that comes the copying and pasting and nudging until the gaps close, and none of it draws on the judgment a drafter spent years acquiring.

“MillworkSuite started as a drafting tool, not an estimating tool. I have a cabinet shop with a drafting backlog, and no amount of hiring was going to fix it fast enough. The estimating front end exists because you cannot automate a drafting package from drawings no one has scoped yet — but drafting is the bottleneck, and it always was. Getting the grunt work off of a drafter and doubling their productivity is worth more to a millwork shop than anything I could do on the estimating side alone. CLOUDSUFI helped accelerate our vision and launch MillworkSuite today. ” — Rob Hull, Founder, MillworkSuite

What direct-to-drafting changes
MillworkSuite exports an entire elevation in one pass. Every cabinet lands on the wall where the architect drew it. The same scope drives the estimate and the CAD export, so a project gets measured once instead of three times.

Drafters keep the work that needs them: banners, labeling, material breakouts, material lists and custom items. The repetitive build-up is what the platform takes off their desk.

Built only for millwork
Most takeoff tools serve construction broadly. MillworkSuite serves one trade. It covers uppers, bases, countertops, vanities, toe kicks and soffits, and the drafting logic behind them.

Platform capabilities

Drafting export

The whole elevation exports in one pass. Every cabinet sits on the wall as drawn.
Sizes adjusted during estimating carry through to CAD. Units arrive at the confirmed width, height and depth.
A mapping table links detected millwork types to the shop’s own HOMAG iX, Microvellum or CabinetVision product types.
Narrow a base cabinet and the adjacent units shift to close the gap. No manual re-alignment.
Project data is encrypted. MillworkSuite cannot access it.

Estimating
The estimating side feeds the export. On import, the platform renames every sheet and groups it by drawing set. It then scans the set for room names, drawing scales and millwork types, and ties each elevation marker to the sheet it references. Dimensions and areas are computed from page scale and totaled across sheets. The shop sets its own material, labor and overhead rates and applies discounts by line item, by category, or across the board. The priced estimate becomes a submission-ready scope of work, and nothing gets keyed in twice. Revision sets (CCDs, addenda, re-issues) are grouped by sheet number against the originals, so changes surface before drafting starts.

Availability and pricing
MillworkSuite is generally available now. Subscription pricing is tiered by capability.

Takeoff covers estimating and takeoff only, sold exclusively through authorized partners.
Starter and Premium add direct-to-CAD drafting export, sold direct or through the partner channel.
Enterprise configurations are built for shops with high estimating and drafting volume.

Annual pre-payment carries a discount. New customers go through a structured onboarding period: pricing catalog setup, CAD library mapping and team training.

See it live at IWF Atlanta

#C1662, Building C, Level 1, Georgia World Congress Center, August 25–28
Live demonstrations from 8am to 5pm daily
See live drawing set converted into estimates using AI. Register at millworksuite.com.
A free working session on getting twice the drafting output from the drafters already on staff
Exclusive Show Offer: Stop by our booth for a live demonstration of MillworkSuite. Discover how our AI turns architectural drawings into Estimates and detailed Scope of Work in just a few minutes; then seamlessly export them to your preferred CAD system with a single click.

About MillworkSuite
MillworkSuite is an AI-powered estimating and direct-to-drafting platform built exclusively for millwork and casework manufacturers. It exports directly to HOMAG iX, Microvellum and CabinetVision. The company is headquartered in Orlando, Florida. Visit www.millworksuite.com

Technology partner
CLOUDSUFI, an AI-native technology company, developed and trained custom open-weight models for MillworkSuite.

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Genye Technology Opens New LA-Area Branch and Technology Demonstration Center in Southern California

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FONTANA, Calif., Aug. 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Genye Technology today announced the official opening of its new LA-area branch and technology demonstration center at 8655 Beech Ave, Fontana, California 92336. Located within the greater Los Angeles metropolitan area,the new facility brings technology demonstration, application testing, customer engagement, and localized processing and assembly together under one roof. The opening marks a concrete step in Genye’s strategy to build a lasting North American presence and deliver localized support to customers throughout the region.

For Genye, the choice of Los Angeles was deliberate. The facility is located in Southern California’s Inland Empire, at the center of one of the most active logistics and distribution corridors in the United States, with major parcel, e-commerce, and freight operations concentrated within a short drive. The new facility allows Genye’s team to serve customers across the western United States from a base that is already deeply integrated into the region’s logistics network — and to do so in the same time zone as the operations it supports.

Customers and partners attending the opening event experienced Genye’s equipment firsthand, observed live sorting demonstrations, and engaged directly with the company’s engineering team to discuss specific application scenarios and operational requirements.

A Full Afternoon of Demonstrations and Dialogue

The opening event on August 18 drew customers and partners from across the logistics, e-commerce, and parcel distribution sectors. The program ran from early afternoon through late afternoon, starting with a welcome reception that gave early arrivals time to tour the facility, followed by an opening ceremony, a company introduction, an extended product showcase, an interactive Q&A session, a networking reception, and closing remarks.

The product showcase, the centerpiece of the afternoon, ran for over an hour. Attendees watched Genye’s systems process parcels in live operation, compared performance across different handling scenarios, and worked through configuration questions with the on-site engineering team. The Q&A session that followed covered system throughput, deployment timelines, integration requirements, and after-sales support arrangements. The networking reception that closed the day gave attendees and Genye’s team room for one-on-one follow-ups on potential projects — several of which are already being scoped for further discussion.

Among the attendees were Rockwell Automation, WINIT CORPORATION, Thunder International Group, and J&T International (commonly referred to as J&T), who observed live-equipment demonstrations and held in-depth technical discussions with Genye’s engineers on potential system configurations tailored to their operational requirements.

This event marked the first opportunity for many guests to witness Genye’s solutions in live operation within North America. Previously, customers evaluating Genye’s systems had to travel overseas to our manufacturing base, or rely solely on video walk-throughs and reference site visits. The Los Angeles facility eliminates this barrier. It enables regional end-users to view, inspect and test our equipment locally. For numerous projects, this hands-on, on-site experience proves to be the critical driver for moving projects forward.

Three Core Systems on Display at the Demonstration Center

The demonstration center currently features three of Genye’s core logistics automation systems, installed and running under realistic parcel handling conditions: the Mini Loop Cross-Belt Sorter, the 3D Sorter, and the Singulator with narrow-belt sorter.

Each system is set up to handle parcels the way they would in a live operation, allowing visitors to evaluate real performance rather than theoretical specifications. Visitors can observe sorting accuracy, throughput under continuous operation, and how each system handles variations in parcel size and flow. They can also explore different automation configurations and assess how each technology fits their specific operations — whether in e-commerce fulfillment, parcel distribution, or high-throughput sorting.

The three systems on display illustrate two sides of Genye’s automation portfolio. The Mini Loop Cross-Belt Sorter and the 3D Sorter are sorting solutions designed for different parcel handling scenarios — giving visitors a direct way to compare configurations and see which approach fits their operation’s throughput, parcel mix, and available space. The Singulator with narrow-belt sorter, in turn, is a core module of Genye’s fully automatic induction system: it takes an irregular inbound parcel flow and turns it into a controlled, single-file stream ready for downstream sortation. Together, the three systems give visitors a practical view of how an automated operation can be built up step by step — and equally important, where automation can be introduced first to deliver the fastest return on investment.

The hands-on nature of the center matters for a practical reason. Logistics automation decisions are high-stakes investments, and operators rarely commit based on spec sheets alone. Being able to bring their own parcel profiles, run them through a live system, and see the results on-site gives customers a level of confidence that remote sales discussions cannot provide. For Genye, the center also shortens the sales cycle: technical questions that would normally require a trip to the manufacturing facility can now be answered locally.

The center also creates a direct feedback loop between Genye’s R&D teams and the North American market. Feedback from hands-on testing and customer discussions flows directly back to product development, speeding up solution validation and keeping product direction aligned with what operators actually need on the ground.

A Stronger Local Presence for North American Customers

The new LA-area branch reflects Genye’s commitment to staying close to its North American customers — from initial evaluation through installation and after-sales support.

As automation adoption accelerates across North America, logistics operators increasingly need more than advanced equipment. They need responsive local support throughout project implementation and operation: someone on the ground during installation, fast access to spare parts, and engineering teams that can respond without the friction of time zones and long-distance coordination. In a market where downtime translates directly into cost, the ability to respond quickly is often as important as the performance of the equipment itself.

The industry context makes this particularly relevant. North American parcel volumes continue to climb year over year, e-commerce penetration keeps pushing fulfillment operations toward higher throughput, and labor markets remain tight in key distribution regions. These forces are driving logistics operators of all sizes — from regional carriers to national networks — to evaluate automation more seriously than ever. But the decision to automate is only the first step; successful projects depend on implementation quality, integration with existing operations, and reliable support once the system is running. That is where a local partner makes the difference between a smooth rollout and a project that stalls.

The Los Angeles facility addresses exactly that. It offers a dedicated space for customer visits, equipment demonstrations, technical discussions, and solution testing. Located in the Inland Empire — one of North America’s busiest logistics corridors, home to some of the region’s largest distribution hubs — the facility puts Genye in the heart of the very operations it serves. Localized processing and assembly capabilities further improve project flexibility and shorten lead times for North American customers.

With a permanent U.S. presence, Genye gives customers and partners direct access to local technical resources, shorter communication paths, and ongoing support at every stage of their automation projects — from the first evaluation, through installation and commissioning, and into day-to-day operation. For existing customers in North America, the new branch also means faster access to Genye’s engineering expertise and a simpler path for system upgrades, expansions, and service support.

Twelve Years of Global Experience, Backed by a Full In-House Capability Chain

Founded in 2014, Genye Technology designs and manufactures intelligent logistics automation systems — including sorting, feeding, and integrated material handling technologies — for the global logistics industry. The company’s product portfolio spans parcel feeding and singulation, sorting, and complete material handling integration, covering the full operational workflow from induction to sortation.

More than 4,000 Genye automation systems have been deployed worldwide. The company employs over 100 engineers and operates a 30,000-square-meter production facility, with in-house capabilities covering solution design, manufacturing, installation, commissioning, and after-sales service. Keeping these capabilities in-house matters: it means customers deal with a single accountable partner from system design through handover, rather than coordinating between separate vendors for hardware, software, and integration.

The engineering depth behind those numbers is worth noting. Genye’s team of more than 100 engineers covers mechanical design, control systems, software, and project management, allowing the company to take on complex integrations that combine multiple technologies into a single automated operation. From a single sorting line to a fully integrated parcel handling system, Genye can design, build, and commission the complete solution.

Over the past twelve years, Genye has delivered systems across a broad range of operating environments — from high-volume e-commerce fulfillment centers running around the clock, to regional parcel hubs, to specialized sortation lines for specific parcel profiles. That breadth of experience shows up in how the company approaches new projects: the engineering team draws on proven configurations from similar deployments, then adapts them to the customer’s specific throughput, parcel mix, and facility constraints. For customers evaluating automation for the first time, this reference base shortens the path from requirement to a working, commissioned system.

Genye’s projects and service network span North America, South America, Europe, the Middle East, Southeast Asia, and Africa. The company had already served customers across the United States, Canada, and Mexico from its global base. The new new LA-area branch upgrades that remote collaboration into local operations — North American customers no longer need to coordinate across time zones or wait for parts to cross an ocean; project progress and service response will be measurably faster.

A Long-Term Commitment to the North American Market

The Los Angeles facility is not just a new office — it is a long-term investment in North American operations. Genye will continue building local capabilities, with technology demonstration, testing, and localized processing and assembly already in place, and will keep expanding a complete local service system covering sales, delivery, and after-sales support.

The company’s roadmap for the region is deliberate. With the demonstration and service base and localized processing and assembly already in place, Genye gives customers a place to evaluate equipment, a local team to support them, and shorter lead times through local manufacturing. Beyond that, Genye will continue to expand the local team and deepen its service capabilities as the customer base in the region grows.

Genye will also deepen its partnerships with North American customers and partners, bringing its automation technologies closer to the operators who rely on them. The company’s approach to the region is built on the same principle that has guided its growth elsewhere: prove the value with real deployments, then grow alongside the customer.

The new branch also strengthens Genye’s global service network as a whole. The demonstration center, the engineering resources behind it, and the manufacturing base overseas are connected — a project supported locally in North America draws on the same engineering knowledge, quality standards, and reference base that have driven more than 4,000 deployments worldwide. For customers, that combination of global experience and local presence is exactly what a long-term automation partnership requires.

As logistics operators push for greater efficiency and throughput, Genye will keep advancing its automation technologies and expanding its service network to meet that demand — wherever customers operate. The pressures driving automation adoption — labor availability, rising throughput expectations, the need for consistent accuracy at scale — are not going away, and Genye intends to be a partner North American operators can count on as those pressures intensify.

The new LA-area branch marks the next step in Genye’s global growth and a concrete commitment to the North American logistics market. From this new base, Genye will continue to bring its technical capabilities, engineering resources, and service network closer to its customers across North America.

About Genye Technology

Founded in 2014, Genye Technology specializes in intelligent logistics automation solutions, providing automated sorting systems and parcel handling technologies for logistics operators worldwide. With more than 4,000 systems deployed globally, Genye supports customers across North America, South America, Europe, the Middle East, Southeast Asia, and Africa through integrated capabilities in R&D, manufacturing, installation, and after-sales service.

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FliKEZE Launches SpectraWrap S2 and NeoMat M1, Expanding Its At-Home Red Light Wellness Lineup

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New full-body red light blanket and light-powered acupressure mat introduce two new ways to integrate red and near-infrared light into everyday wellness routines at home.

HONG KONG, Aug. 22, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — FliKEZE, a wellness technology brand developing at-home solutions for recovery, relaxation and everyday self-care, today announced the launch of two additions to its red light wellness portfolio: SpectraWrap S2, a full-body red and near-infrared light blanket, and NeoMat M1, an acupressure mat combining pressure-point stimulation with red and near-infrared light.

SpectraWrap S2 creates an immersive full-body light experience, while NeoMat M1 brings together light and acupressure in a flexible format.

The launch expands FliKEZE’s red light portfolio beyond traditional panels and wearable devices, introducing two formats designed to make light-based wellness easier to incorporate into everyday routines at home. Both products are now available through FliKEZE.com, with availability also expanding through the FliKEZE Amazon Store.

SpectraWrap S2 Brings Red Light Into a Full-Body Wrap

SpectraWrap S2 uses a double-layer blanket structure to surround the body with red and near-infrared light from above and below. The system incorporates 3,034 high-power LEDs using 660nm red light and 850nm near-infrared light.

A foldable head-cover design extends coverage around the head, neck and shoulders, while the extra-wide format provides additional room for different resting positions. Adjustable light modes, intensity levels, pulse settings and timer controls allow users to personalize sessions around their wellness routines.

The wrap format provides an alternative to conventional standing panels by creating an immersive head-to-toe light environment that can be used while resting at home.

NeoMat M1 Combines Light With Acupressure

NeoMat M1 combines raised acupressure nodes with red and near-infrared light in a flexible mat designed for relaxation, stretching and post-workout routines.

Unlike conventional flat light mats, NeoMat M1 incorporates raised, light-diffusing acupressure nodes. Its spherical emitters and wide-beam design help distribute light around curved areas of the body while the nodes simultaneously provide pressure-point stimulation.

Adjustable light settings and a flexible format allow NeoMat M1 to be incorporated into wellness routines for areas including the back, shoulders, waist, legs and feet.

“People build wellness routines in different ways, so we don’t believe every product should follow the same format,” said a FliKEZE spokesperson. “SpectraWrap S2 creates an immersive full-body light experience, while NeoMat M1 brings together light and acupressure in a flexible format. Both reflect our focus on making wellness technology easier to integrate into everyday routines.”

Expanding FliKEZE’s At-Home Wellness Portfolio

The introduction of SpectraWrap S2 and NeoMat M1 continues FliKEZE’s expansion into wearable, flexible and full-body wellness formats designed for at-home use.

The launch also coincides with FliKEZE’s current “Back to Routine. Back to Better.” campaign, which encourages consumers to build more consistent wellness habits as work, exercise and everyday schedules return to regular routines. Limited-time promotional offers are available through FliKEZE.com.

Availability

SpectraWrap S2 and NeoMat M1 are available through the FliKEZE official online store, with availability also expanding through the FliKEZE Amazon Store.

SpectraWrap S2:

https://flikeze.com/products/spectrawrap-s2

NeoMat M1:

https://flikeze.com/products/neomat

For more information about FliKEZE, visit https://flikeze.com.

About FliKEZE

FliKEZE is a wellness technology brand developing products for recovery, relaxation, beauty and everyday self-care. Its portfolio includes red light wellness systems, full-body light products, wearable wellness devices, massage technology and other at-home recovery solutions. FliKEZE focuses on practical wellness technology in multiple form factors designed to fit naturally into everyday routines.

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