The Galien Foundation has announced the official nominees for its 2026 International Prix Galien Awards, a biennial selection process honoring global breakthroughs in life sciences. The candidates, drawn from previous national winners, compete across six categories ranging from biotechnology and pharmaceuticals to digital health and startup innovation.
PM360 has revealed the finalists for its 18th annual Trailblazer Awards, recognizing over 100 industry leaders, innovative products, and marketing initiatives. The honorees, selected by the publication’s Editorial Advisory Board, will be celebrated during a gala at New York City’s Gotham Hall on September 29.
Latin American HR specialist Grupo PHR has been acquired by global consulting firm HR Path, marking a significant expansion of the latter’s regional influence. The move integrates Grupo PHR’s specialized SAP SuccessFactors and ADP Workforce expertise into the Paris-based company’s network across Mexico, Colombia, Peru, Chile, and Argentina.
A $1.2 billion industrial portfolio is changing hands as Rexford Industrial Realty pivots toward core assets. The deal, involving an affiliate of EQT Real Estate, marks a significant push in the company’s $2 billion realignment plan, shifting capital away from properties with limited long-term growth potential in Southern California.
Chattanooga-based private equity firm River Associates has finalized its purchase of Diamond Wipes, a contract manufacturer specializing in personal care and sanitizing products. The deal, which closed August 7, marks the second platform acquisition for River Associates in 2026 and highlights a push into the North American wet wipe market.
“She took great care of you. Now take great care of her.” With this premise, ComForCare is rolling out a four-part video series titled A Wrinkle Tells A Thousand Words, designed to shift the focus of home-care marketing from clinical services to the personal histories of aging adults.
Rayence has launched the Anywhere-M and Anywhere-V diagnostic systems, designed to bring hospital-grade X-ray imaging into field environments. By integrating a generator, high-resolution detector, and specialized software into a single unit, the company aims to eliminate the setup delays and hardware limitations that typically hinder emergency and mobile medical operations.
Investors and operators in the student housing sector now have access to institutional-grade valuation analytics following a major expansion of the College House platform. The update integrates Green Street’s proprietary research framework directly into the existing database, marking the most significant product milestone since the firm's acquisition last year.
The Institute for Performance Excellence has unveiled a centralized digital platform providing over 350 customizable self-assessments to organizations worldwide. By digitizing the 2026 Baldrige Excellence Framework, the new National Assessment Center aims to bridge the gap between identifying operational weaknesses and implementing concrete, AI-supported improvement strategies.
Carbon plates have long dictated how a runner’s forefoot strikes the pavement, often sacrificing natural mechanics for sheer propulsion. With the launch of the Vanish Carbon 3, Altra is attempting to break this cycle by introducing a patent-pending split-toe plate designed to mimic the foot’s organic movement.
Over 150 engineers and project managers recently gathered at the Industrial Accessories Company headquarters in Overland Park for an intensive three-day technical summit. The event aimed to standardize expertise across the organization regarding the firm’s proprietary M-Pulse medium-pressure baghouse technology and its market application.
Chicago native and ESI CEO Jason Vallee is taking his national brand into his home market, acquiring the local firm East Elevator. The deal marks a strategic expansion for the service provider, which aims to leverage the regional reputation of founder Joe Marks to anchor its presence in the city.
Paris Baguette is turning toward the harvest season with a new nationwide menu arriving August 26. The bakery-café chain is debuting a collection of caramel apple and pumpkin-infused pastries, cakes, and beverages, while simultaneously launching a fundraising partnership with the national non-profit No Kid Hungry.
With a 43.4% surge in property and casualty revenue, ALKEME Insurance has vaulted five positions to reach 16th place on the 2026 Insurance Journal Top 100 list. This leap marks the highest percentage growth among all firms reporting over $200 million in P&C revenue, signaling a rapid expansion for the California-based brokerage.
Marking its 10th anniversary, Boca Raton-based financial wellness firm BrightPlan has secured the No. 125 spot in the software category on the 2026 Inc. 5000 list. The ranking reflects a three-year revenue surge of more than 230%, underscoring the company’s expanding influence in the global enterprise market.
With nearly a decade of litigation experience, Alex Dahle has joined Lawyers for Justice, P.C.® to spearhead the firm’s entry into the Illinois market. The move marks a strategic push for the California-based firm to establish a stronger foothold in the Midwest while bolstering its employee-advocacy practice.
As AI-driven chiplet architectures demand larger substrates, Manz Asia is rolling out its Omni platform series to bridge the gap between innovation and mass production. The new equipment supports 310 mm, 510 mm, and 700 mm panel formats, integrating electrochemical deposition and wet process tools to streamline complex RDL manufacturing.
At the upcoming International Woodworking Fair in Atlanta, Genesis Products is preparing to launch two distinct decor lines: the Patina Oak and Atelier Walnut collections. These additions, debuting at the Georgia World Congress Center from August 25–28, aim to provide cabinet and furniture manufacturers with updated, design-forward surface solutions.
In a bid to decarbonize aviation, Houston-based Syzygy Plasmonics has secured a framework agreement with the International Finance Corporation to scale its light-driven sustainable fuel technology across Latin America. The partnership aims to transform regional biogas resources into commercial-scale aviation fuel, starting with an inaugural facility in Uruguay.
The experimental fashion label L/AB c/o Off-White™ has entered the retail market through a new partnership with Pacsun, marked by an interactive launch event at the retailer’s SoHo flagship store on August 13. The collaboration aims to merge high-fashion design codes with the accessible, youth-oriented culture central to Pacsun’s identity.
Atlanta-based Davidson Hospitality Group has unveiled the GM Edge program, a strategic initiative designed to cultivate high-performing talent across its global portfolio. The program identifies internal leaders for accelerated career advancement, providing them with the specialized skills and operational expertise required to navigate the company's future growth objectives.
The ritual of exchanging gifts is often fraught with performative gratitude and awkward guesswork, but a new platform seeks to replace the uncertainty with intent. Founders Sandy Harris, Jennifer Mantz, and Julie Zelnick have launched Covet, an app designed to turn personal wish lists into a transparent, shoppable marketplace.
In a move to integrate professional-grade resurfacing into home skincare routines, Obagi Medical has released its CLENZIderm M.D. Resurfacing Multi-Acid Peel Pads. The treatment utilizes a specific blend of acids to address texture, discoloration, and pore congestion, promising clinical results for users seeking to brighten their complexion.
Hydraulic systems operate under immense pressure, yet their survival often hinges on the seemingly minor details of filter specifications. Drew Wright, vice president of operations at American Filtration Technologies, argues that understanding the nuance of micron ratings and beta efficiency is essential to preventing premature equipment failure in industrial environments.
As families gear up for the new academic year, three food and beverage brands are uniting to simplify healthy meal planning. The "Better Together" campaign combines frozen veggie-forward products, clean-label baked goods, and low-sugar hydration options to help parents build balanced lunchboxes and after-school routines throughout the fall season.
After realizing his heavy-duty forestry mulcher was too cumbersome for sensitive terrain, South Berwick-based Jay’s Brush Clearing founder Jay Tuttle has acquired a remote-controlled brush hog tractor. The new equipment allows the company to tackle steep slopes and recurring maintenance, bridging the gap between standard mowing and intensive land clearing.
From a single classroom in Weddington, North Carolina, to a network spanning 22 states, Ivybrook Academy is celebrating 20 years of operations. The preschool franchise, which blends Montessori and Reggio Emilia philosophies into a half-day model, now oversees 54 active locations with dozens more in development.
Scottsdale-based Modulus AI has introduced Mix, a frontier AI service engineered to decouple user identity from data processing. By eliminating persistent conversation histories and scrubbing personally identifying information before it hits servers, the platform aims to provide a secure environment for sensitive business, legal, and personal inquiries.
Moving up from consecutive bronze honors, food processing distributor Nelson-Jameson has secured an EcoVadis Silver Medal. The award places the Marshfield-based firm in the 87th percentile of global companies assessed, marking a significant jump in its sustainability management score from 68 to 75 over the past year.
Somerville has recorded zero fatal crashes for three consecutive years, cementing its status as a national leader in Vision Zero initiatives. A recent LivableStreets Alliance report credits this safety milestone to a combination of lower speed limits, infrastructure redesigns, and a targeted approach to managing critical urban curb space.
