Author: Rabindra

Brenda Mize Dolls Announces Rebranding and New Website Launch

Hartford, CT, July 08, 2024 — Brenda Mize, the creative force behind her collectible dolls with their hand-painted eyes, decided it was time to refresh the brand to better reflect her personal journey and artistic evolution. “Moving to Connecticut has been a significant chapter in my life, and I wanted my business to embody this new beginning,” Brenda explained. “The new name and website are just the first steps in an exciting direction for Brenda Mize Dolls.”

The rebranded website offers a fresh look and improved user experience, making it easier for customers to explore Brenda’s exquisite doll creations. Visitors will find detailed information on each doll, behind-the-scenes insights into the creative process, and an enhanced shopping experience.

“I am thrilled to welcome both our loyal customers and new visitors to our updated online presence,” Brenda said. “Brenda Mize Dolls represents my passion for creating unique, high-quality dolls that bring joy and beauty into people’s lives. I can’t wait for everyone to see what’s in store for the future.”

GivEnergy Launches in Australia

Melbourne, Australia, July 08, 2024 — GivEnergy has been the top selling brand of residential batteries in the UK for the past 5 years. According to GivEnergy Australia’s managing director Martin Cobb, “The brand’s success is down to a clear strategy: We offer proven and premium products, but at the most affordable prices, which makes the decision for buyers a simple value choice.”

More recently, GivEnergy’s operations have expanded into European, Asian and African markets as well as in Australia. Managing director Martin Cobb adds, “It was a very logical and timely decision to launch into the Australian market this year. Australians are ready for our products as they are informed customers. The evaluation of our batteries assessing a product based on value proposition, we back our brand, its features and the long-term value we deliver.”

In the UK alone, GivEnergy has consistently installed thousands of systems each week for years. Management believe that this ongoing year-over-year success can be attributed to the quality of product and local support. The Australian operation is following suit by offering the same proven and high-quality product at the most affordable price – all with 100% local Australian support.

Flacks Group Closes on $400 Million Mining Acquisition from Imerys

July 8, 2024,Miami, United States : Flacks Group is proud to announce the acquisition of Artemyn, a division previously owned by Imerys SA (EPA: NK), a publicly listed company on the Euronext. This strategic move marks Flacks Group’s official entry into the mining industry and significantly strengthens its diversified portfolio.

Artemyn, with 1000 employees across 24 plants in the Americas, Asia, and Europe, generated $400 million in revenue and $60 million in EBITDA. This acquisition enhances Flacks Group’s portfolio, leveraging the strong performance and global reach of Artemyn. Notably, Artemyn owns the world’s largest kaolin operation with unique high-quality reserves in Brazil.

Flacks Group, owned by Chairman and CEO Michael Flacks, holds over $4 billion worth of assets globally. The company operates in the mining, renewable energy, water, chemicals, oil and gas, and real estate sectors.

Among Flacks Group’s diversified portfolio is Pleuger Industries, a renowned supplier of rotating equipment with over a century of experience and facilities in Germany, France, and the USA. Pleuger Industries is a key provider of dewatering and mission-critical equipment to major mining operations worldwide. Known for their high-efficiency submersible motors and pumps, Pleuger Industries delivers premium German-engineered solutions for water applications. Pleuger Industries will collaborate with Artemyn to enhance operational efficiencies and drive R&D in mining products.

Morgan Stanley served as an investment banker on the deal, with Latham & Watkins LLP, Moncey Avocats Law Firm, and Berger Singerman LLP acting as transactional lawyers.

TASVA, the Designer Wedding Wear Brand for Men, by Aditya Birla Fashion & Retail Ltd and ace Designer Tarun Tahiliani, Unveils its First Mall Store in Mumbai

8th July 2024 Mumbai, Maharashtra, India  Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Ltd. in collaboration with celebrated designer Tarun Tahiliani, proudly announces the launch of TASVA’s first Mall store in Mumbai. The grand opening was nothing short of spectacular with a surprise flash mob and puneri dhol performance that left the onlookers stunned. The crowd was taken by surprise when the Bollywood star and brand ambassador, Ananya Panday, made an unexpected entrance during the flash mob. The store was inaugurated by Ananya Panday in the presence of the renowned couturier, Tarun Tahiliani.

Located in the city’s prime area at Oberoi Mall, the store spans 1746 sq. ft. and offers a luxurious shopping experience. The store showcases a broad range of designer ethnic and wedding wear for the modern Indian man, including the new Art Deco-inspired Dinner Jacket collection, which features geometric patterns and intricate embroidery techniques like appliqué and hot-fix. The wedding and festive attire range includes a variety of kurta sets, achkans, sherwanis, and Indo-western outfits, complemented by an array of accessories such as sofas, screeches, brooches, pocket squares, buttons, sheets, stoles, shawls, and footwear.

The store’s design and decor are in keeping with Tarun Tahiliani’s ‘India Modern’ design ethos and reflect the new reality that Indian consumers have evolved to. They now seek more meaning and expressiveness via their choices. Luxurious materials like wood, brass, and designs inspired by India’s rich cultural heritage, create an ambiance that serves as a portal to a new world of Indian apparel, aligning with TASVA’s brand philosophy.

Ananya expressed her thoughts saying, “This city holds a special place in my heart. Today it’s a privilege to witness the fusion of traditional elegance and contemporary style as TASVA has opened its doors in Oberoi Mall. TASVA’s commitment to redefining the groom’s fashion experience is commendable, and I’m excited to be a part of TASVA’s journey.”

Commenting on the launch of the Oberoi Mall store, Tarun Tahiliani, Chief Design Officer, TASVA, expressed, “It’s an honour to bring our vision to life with the grand opening of our store in Oberoi Mall, Mumbai. At TASVA, each garment is meticulously crafted to celebrate our heritage while embracing contemporary style. Our new Mumbai store is a perfect space to experience the confluence of timeless techniques and modern designs that define TASVA.”

Ashish Mukul, Brand Head, TASVA, shared his thoughts stating, “At TASVA, we’re strategically expanding our retail footprint, and the grand opening of our first mall store in Mumbai at the Oberoi Mall, is a major milestone in this direction. This store is a beacon of our commitment to accessibility and top-notch quality in designer wedding wear.”

Introducing TrueTalks, the Official Truecaller Community: A Platform to Connect Users Across the Globe

8th July 2024  Bengaluru, Karnataka, India  Truecaller, the world’s leading global communications platform, announces the launch of TrueTalks Community to connect and engage with people across the world. The community serves as a platform to bring together Truecaller users to interact with each other, share feedback, post suggestions for new features, get notified about the latest scams, get instant support with their problems, learn more about Truecaller, and even share their personal experiences.

Anyone can become a member of the community by signing up with a valid email address and display name. You do not need to be a Truecaller user to join TrueTalks, however, our 383 Million+ Truecaller users can instantly access TrueTalks from a shortcut within the app. Among others, community content is designed to raise awareness about the brand offerings, talk about the best way to protect yourself from unwanted communication or even connect you directly with several Truecaller executives.

As the person responsible for building and growing the community, Rohit Ghalsasi, the Community Manager at Truecaller said, “We have been testing TrueTalks with a few thousand members and I am excited to see the level of conversations already. Our aim is to engage with our users more effectively, gather insights to enhance our existing product, and create a platform for information exchange about the latest scams and new trends in technology. I welcome everyone to join TrueTalks and make the most of it.”

Truecaller has been responsive to thousands of user queries irrespective of the mediums daily with the help of a robust customer support team. Now with the community platform users from across the globe can interact with our teams and other members to share ideas, insights, problems, and much more. TrueTalks is currently available in English only, however, we will be adding support for additional languages soon.

VNIT Nagpur Associates with the MMGEIS Program to Empower Students in Geospatial Innovation

8th July 2024  New Delhi, Delhi, India  The Master Mentors Geo-enabling Indian Scholars (MMGEIS) program, which is the brainchild of Esri India, and the Centre for Knowledge Sovereignty (CKS) was launched in December 2023. On 9th May, Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology (VNIT) Nagpur became a part of this unique initiative.

Under the purview of the MMGEIS Program, VNIT hosted a series of activities aimed at fostering understanding and collaboration in the realm of geospatial technology. The various activities saw a convergence of academic leaders, industry experts, representatives from prestigious institutions, and students for knowledge exchange on geospatial technology, its applicability, and its significance in contemporary times.

Over 250 students from VNIT and various other schools in Nagpur participated in the activities, where they got the opportunity to interact with Shri AS Kiran Kumar, Former Chairman of ISRO, and Chair of the MMGEIS Board. Shri AS Kiran Kumar delivered an enlightening address on the applicability of geospatial technology and its significance in contemporary times.

As part of the MMGEIS Program, VNIT Nagpur students will have access to multiple resources and opportunities to explore geospatial technology and its applications. Under the mentorship of experts in the field, students will gain practical skills and insights that can be applied across various fields, from urban planning to environmental management.

Rajendra Kumar, Managing Director, Esri India, said, “VNIT Nagpur’s collaboration with MMGEIS Program is geared towards empowering students to spearhead geospatial innovation. Through this program, students will have the opportunity to explore the practical applications of geospatial data across various domains. As they learn from academic and industry experts, they will emerge as leaders who can harness geospatial insights to address real-world challenges and drive positive change.”

Vinit Goenka, Secretary, the Center of Knowledge Sovereignty, said, “We believe in harnessing spatial thinking to empower individuals and nations. Through initiatives like MMGEIS, we strive to democratize access to geospatial knowledge, enabling every scholar to become a catalyst for positive change in their communities and beyond.”

Dr. P M Padole, Director of VNIT Nagpur, said, “VNIT is at the forefront of technology innovation, and initiatives like MMGEIS hold immense potential to empower our students and serve as a force multiplier, significantly boosting capacity building and fostering a culture of excellence in geospatial technology.”

The MMGEIS program aims to engage up to 5,00,000 students over the next five years and thus will be rolled out in multiple schools and educational institutions shortly. It aims to foster a strong IP framework to enable more patents from India in its journey towards becoming a global geospatial innovation hub.

Oralium Appoints Eggfirst as its Agency of Record

8th July 2024  Mumbai, Maharashtra, India  Oralium, one of India’s leading aluminium building materials brands, has appointed Eggfirst as its creative, digital, media, and production agency of record. After a multi-agency pitch process, Eggfirst has emerged as the agency partner to support and drive the expansion plans of the brand across existing and emerging markets in India. Eggfirst will work closely with Oralium to add creative prowess to the brand and drive growth.

Commenting on the association, Ahamed Iqbal KM, Managing Director, Oralium said, “Oralium is a category innovator and has been leading the aluminium metal-based roofing sheets category through innovations. Oralium delivers innovative and modern aluminium solutions, setting new benchmarks in everything from roofing to extrusions-a single solution for all aluminium needs. Our goal is to expand our presence and visibility across tier 2 and 3 cities and beyond into rural markets.”

“We are pleased to welcome Eggfirst as our agency of record. We look forward to working with Eggfirst which brings in differentiated expertise as a specialist rural advertising agency with robust digital know-how.”

Anup Mukundan, Head of Marketing, Oralium said, “We chose Eggfirst as our agency of record as they come with incredible depth of rural advertising experience and a reputation for deeply thought through creativity, not to mention their digital outreach for connecting with rural markets. I am confident that the team Eggfirst will help us build engaging communication in line with our vision to engage closely with our target market segments. With our new-agency partnership, we are moving towards realizing our vision to become the most preferred metal brand by 2030.”

Ravikant Banka, Founder and CEO, of Eggfirst said, “We are thrilled to partner with Oralium to offer them communication solutions across platforms. Oralium is in an exciting phase of growth. We look forward to developing an effective and dynamic brand engagement narrative for the existing and new consumers, driving brand category and connect for Oralium. It’s an exciting challenge and the entire agency is incredibly delighted to be a part of this growth journey for the brand.”

Oralium is known as a premier brand in the aluminium industry which focuses on downstream value-added products. It offers a wide range of high-quality products that include the flagship Oralium Premium Aluminium Roofing, along with aluminium flat rolled products and extruded profiles under the Oralium Systems and Profiles banner.

Dedicated to quality, customer satisfaction, and environmental sustainability, Oralium consistently aims to surpass customer expectations and continuously updates its product line to address the evolving demands of the industry. These foundational values steer all facets of Oralium’s operations, reinforcing its reputation as a reliable market leader.

Eggfirst is in the midst of a tremendous growth spurt and has grown nearly three times in that many years. It has established its expertise as a Specialist Rural Advertising Agency with extreme digital expertise. Having worked with a large number of rural brands across FMCG, BFSI, agri-inputs, building construction materials, and more, it has a deep understanding of the consumers and markets of Bharat. Its true-blue advertising strategies provide a solid foundation for brands, and its digital expertise drives powerful connections with consumers while being cost-effective.

Cleaner Hills, Happy Pune: RIA Makes a Difference

8th July 2024 Pune, Maharashtra, India  Recognize, Innovate, and Accelerate – that is the ultimate motto of RIA Advisory LLP, a Pune-based Business and Technology Advisory Consulting firm. Last Tuesday, RIA traded in their briefcases for garbage bags and headlamps for a different kind of acceleration – a climb up the scenic slopes of Hanuman Tekdi alongside the Youth Talent Development Society (YTDS NGO).

This wasn’t your typical team-building exercise. RIA, known for their sharp minds and strategic solutions, joined forces with YTDS, a successful non-profit organization that has championed the Four E’s – Environment, Education, Employment, and Empowerment – focused on the “E for Environment” for a unique initiative: the Hill Cleaning Activity.

With the rising sun casting a warm glow over the famous Hanuman Tekdi, the enthusiastic team at RIA assembled at the base of the Tekdi and divided into mighty teams, armed with the ultimate weapons against waste – hefty garbage bags and a healthy dose of environmental spirit.

Gloves, face masks, and a shared determination to make a difference were the order of the day. The initial assessment was clear – Hanuman Tekdi, despite its natural beauty, had become a silent victim of littering. Undeterred, team RIA rolled up their sleeves, their competitive spirit igniting as they raced (in a friendly way, of course!) to fill their designated bags with plastic bottles, food wrappers, and other discarded items.

“It was truly heartening to see the dedication of the Team RIA,” said Mr. Ameet Bhinganiya, Founder and President of YTDS. “This was the first time we conducted a Hill Cleaning Activity, and the enthusiasm from RIA was truly infectious.”

As the hours progressed, the teams transformed into a mighty garbage-collecting force. Bag after bag was filled, and the once-polluted landscape began to show signs of beauty and rejuvenation. The collective effort not only cleaned the hill but also fostered a sense of camaraderie between the two organizations.

But the real win goes beyond the collected waste. This collaborative clean-up served as a powerful reminder: protecting our environment requires all hands on deck. From financial advisors to social workers, every individual can play a part in nurturing the natural world.

This initiative perfectly exemplifies the synergy between RIA and YTDS. While RIA brings its expertise in strategy and innovation, YTDS provides local knowledge and dedication to community improvement. Together, they demonstrate how seemingly different organizations can come together for a common cause – a cleaner, greener future for Pune.

“It is deeply satisfying that our young and bright engineers at RIA are so passionate about their social responsibilities,” said Mr. Sameer Deo, Head of India Operations, RIA Advisory. “via its RIA-Cares initiatives, RIA takes pride in being socially responsible and contributing directly to worthy causes RIA takes”

RIA and YTDS hope to inspire others to take action, be it organizing a clean-up drive in your own neighborhood, switching to reusable bags, or simply disposing of waste responsibly. Every small step counts when it comes to protecting our environment.

In conclusion, this was not just a cleaning drive; it was a statement – a statement of intent, a statement of unity, and a statement of hope for a cleaner and more sustainable future. Remember – a little initiative can go a long way in preserving the beauty of our natural spaces.