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The Star
3 hours ago
- Automotive
- The Star
Nice birthday gift for King as JMR triumph in Thailand
PETALING JAYA: It was a great week for Johor Motorsports Racing's Tunku Panglima Johor Tunku Abdul Rahman Sultan Ibrahim and English racer Ben Green as they secured a double podium finish in the GT World Challenge Asia championship. The Corvette Z06 GT3.R drivers were in fine form as they finished first in Race 2 at the Chang International Circuit in Buriram, Thailand yesterday.
Scoop
3 days ago
- Politics
- Scoop
Tairāwhiti Knowledge Share With Cooks Islands
Press Release – Gisborne District Council The Cook Islands is made up of 15 islands 13 of which are inhabited. Its biggest threat is cyclones but climate change had now meant they now regularly face coast inundation. A small delegation from the Cook Islands emergency management team are heading out of the region buoyed by what they hope they can introduce to their country after visiting Tairāwhiti Civil Defence. Technical coordinator Stephano Tou and planning and advisory coordinator Ella Napara had a whistle stop visit to Tairāwhiti as part of their NEMA (National Emergency Management Association) supported trip to New Zealand which also included stop-offs in Wellington and Palmerston North. 'I am already thinking about how we can replicate some of the systems Tairāwhiti has in place, using the tools we have available to us,' said Mr Tou. 'We came here to see the ECC (Emergency Coordination Centre) design concept and the tools being used. We'll be taking from it the things that are suitable for us.' TEMO general manager Ben Green and readiness and operations manager Marcus Tibble showed the visitors the state of the art desalination units, the solar powered stations and a 50-litre water heater, as well as the award-winning COP (Common Operating Picture) among other things at the centre. 'Many of these are not things we have in the Cook Islands,' said Mr Tau, who loved the self-sustainability the equipment provided a community. 'It is very relatable here in terms of the population and challenges faced.' Mr Green had underlined the importance of not relying on a national system in times of crisis. 'It is good Ben recognises that and plans with that in mind.' Mr Tou had built an internationally award winning dashboard but wanted to take it to the next level based on what he had seen in Tairāwhiti. Ben Green said the visit was a win-win. 'We gain just as much when hosting international groups given our dispersed communities as well as the region being subject to being cut off,' said Mr Green. 'We often take for granted what resources and capabilities we have developed and imbedded here in Tairāwhiti, however and in context of the South Pacific, we actively collaborate with one another on the back of these events' Ms Napara said it had been an amazing trip. 'It is blowing my mind in a good way,' she said. 'I like the systems here (in Tairāwhiti) – they are so impressive. Everything is there right at your fingertips. We want to build a system where all the data is collected and saved.' The Cook Islands is made up of 15 islands – 13 of which are inhabited. Its biggest threat is cyclones but climate change had now meant they now regularly face coast inundation. The visitors were hugely grateful to NEMA and the Cook Islands government for their support for the trip.
Scoop
3 days ago
- Politics
- Scoop
Tairāwhiti Knowledge Share With Cooks Islands
Press Release – Gisborne District Council The Cook Islands is made up of 15 islands 13 of which are inhabited. Its biggest threat is cyclones but climate change had now meant they now regularly face coast inundation. A small delegation from the Cook Islands emergency management team are heading out of the region buoyed by what they hope they can introduce to their country after visiting Tairāwhiti Civil Defence. Technical coordinator Stephano Tou and planning and advisory coordinator Ella Napara had a whistle stop visit to Tairāwhiti as part of their NEMA (National Emergency Management Association) supported trip to New Zealand which also included stop-offs in Wellington and Palmerston North. 'I am already thinking about how we can replicate some of the systems Tairāwhiti has in place, using the tools we have available to us,' said Mr Tou. 'We came here to see the ECC (Emergency Coordination Centre) design concept and the tools being used. We'll be taking from it the things that are suitable for us.' TEMO general manager Ben Green and readiness and operations manager Marcus Tibble showed the visitors the state of the art desalination units, the solar powered stations and a 50-litre water heater, as well as the award-winning COP (Common Operating Picture) among other things at the centre. 'Many of these are not things we have in the Cook Islands,' said Mr Tau, who loved the self-sustainability the equipment provided a community. 'It is very relatable here in terms of the population and challenges faced.' Mr Green had underlined the importance of not relying on a national system in times of crisis. 'It is good Ben recognises that and plans with that in mind.' Mr Tou had built an internationally award winning dashboard but wanted to take it to the next level based on what he had seen in Tairāwhiti. Ben Green said the visit was a win-win. 'We gain just as much when hosting international groups given our dispersed communities as well as the region being subject to being cut off,' said Mr Green. 'We often take for granted what resources and capabilities we have developed and imbedded here in Tairāwhiti, however and in context of the South Pacific, we actively collaborate with one another on the back of these events' Ms Napara said it had been an amazing trip. 'It is blowing my mind in a good way,' she said. 'I like the systems here (in Tairāwhiti) – they are so impressive. Everything is there right at your fingertips. We want to build a system where all the data is collected and saved.' The Cook Islands is made up of 15 islands – 13 of which are inhabited. Its biggest threat is cyclones but climate change had now meant they now regularly face coast inundation. The visitors were hugely grateful to NEMA and the Cook Islands government for their support for the trip.
Scoop
3 days ago
- Politics
- Scoop
Tairāwhiti Knowledge Share With Cooks Islands
A small delegation from the Cook Islands emergency management team are heading out of the region buoyed by what they hope they can introduce to their country after visiting Tairāwhiti Civil Defence. Technical coordinator Stephano Tou and planning and advisory coordinator Ella Napara had a whistle stop visit to Tairāwhiti as part of their NEMA (National Emergency Management Association) supported trip to New Zealand which also included stop-offs in Wellington and Palmerston North. 'I am already thinking about how we can replicate some of the systems Tairāwhiti has in place, using the tools we have available to us,' said Mr Tou. 'We came here to see the ECC (Emergency Coordination Centre) design concept and the tools being used. We'll be taking from it the things that are suitable for us.' TEMO general manager Ben Green and readiness and operations manager Marcus Tibble showed the visitors the state of the art desalination units, the solar powered stations and a 50-litre water heater, as well as the award-winning COP (Common Operating Picture) among other things at the centre. 'Many of these are not things we have in the Cook Islands,' said Mr Tau, who loved the self-sustainability the equipment provided a community. 'It is very relatable here in terms of the population and challenges faced.' Mr Green had underlined the importance of not relying on a national system in times of crisis. 'It is good Ben recognises that and plans with that in mind.' Mr Tou had built an internationally award winning dashboard but wanted to take it to the next level based on what he had seen in Tairāwhiti. Ben Green said the visit was a win-win. 'We gain just as much when hosting international groups given our dispersed communities as well as the region being subject to being cut off,' said Mr Green. 'We often take for granted what resources and capabilities we have developed and imbedded here in Tairāwhiti, however and in context of the South Pacific, we actively collaborate with one another on the back of these events' Ms Napara said it had been an amazing trip. 'It is blowing my mind in a good way,' she said. 'I like the systems here (in Tairāwhiti) – they are so impressive. Everything is there right at your fingertips. We want to build a system where all the data is collected and saved.' The Cook Islands is made up of 15 islands – 13 of which are inhabited. Its biggest threat is cyclones but climate change had now meant they now regularly face coast inundation. The visitors were hugely grateful to NEMA and the Cook Islands government for their support for the trip.
Business Wire
4 days ago
- Business
- Business Wire
Align Capital Partners Plants Roots with Strata Landscape Services
CLEVELAND & DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Align Capital Partners ('ACP') is pleased to announce that it completed a growth investment in Strata Landscape Services ('Strata' or the 'Company'), a leading provider of commercial landscape services in the Western United States. Strata's management team is led by industry veterans Jerry DeJournett (CEO), Ben Green (COO) and Justin Crandall (CFO) who founded the Company when they acquired Southern California-based Verdant Landscaping in 2024. Alongside the recapitalization with ACP, Strata also acquired Utah-based Boulder Landscaping. Collectively, Strata is now serving over 350 commercial clients with its full suite of maintenance, enhancement, irrigation and snow services. Strata founders Jerry DeJournett and Ben Green first met while working at ValleyCrest and were inspired by the culture and performance they experienced there. With Strata, they aim to be the trusted partner to landscaping business owners looking to join forces with a team that values their legacy, employees and customers. This shared vision of building the next great commercial landscaping maintenance company was the foundation for partnering with Boulder Landscaping, as owner Wray Dix shared their experience of working in the ValleyCrest culture. 'There has been a lot of consolidation in our industry in recent years, so it was imperative to the long-term success of Boulder that we found the right cultural fit for our team and customers,' said Boulder Owner and CEO Wray Dix. 'I know several owners that have been through frustrating sale processes, so it was refreshing to see the entire Strata and ACP team working so closely together and delivering on their word at each stage of negotiations. Together, Strata and Boulder offer an exciting new platform for growth in our region.' Strata looks to continue scaling its operations by acquiring businesses within its existing markets in California and Utah, while also expanding into neighboring states to build a comprehensive commercial landscaping services platform focused on the Western U.S. 'Having been on both sides of landscaping acquisitions in my career,' said Jerry DeJournett. 'The most important thing is to build trust through transparency, and to deliver on your word. At Strata, our culture is built around that idea of trust and we use it to take care of our people and our customers. In Wray and the individuals at Boulder, we found a like-minded team and we're excited to partner with them in building a great company.' 'We're thrilled to partner with the Strata team to build a standout landscaping organization,' said ACP Managing Partner Rob Langley. 'Jerry, Ben and Justin are seasoned industry veterans with deep expertise in acquiring, integrating and growing landscaping businesses—particularly in the Western U.S. Our partnership with Wray and the acquisition of Boulder Landscaping mark an early success that we are excited to build upon.' Ervin Cash, Dave Modi and Matt Sweet worked alongside Langley on the transaction. About Strata Strata Landscape Services, headquartered near Los Angeles, California, provides a comprehensive suite of landscaping services including maintenance, enhancements, irrigation, construction and snow removal in the Western U.S. The Company serves a diverse range of commercial clients, including class A & B commercial, retail centers, churches, resorts, hospitals, HOAs, assisted living, public works and multi-family properties. For more information, visit About ACP ACP is a growth-oriented private equity firm that partners with business owners and management teams to help create shared success. ACP manages $1.8 billion in committed capital with investment teams in Cleveland and Dallas. ACP brings experience and resources to help lower-middle market companies accelerate their growth, to the benefit of management, employees and the firm's investors. ACP makes control investments in differentiated companies within the business services, technology, specialty manufacturing and distribution sectors. For more information, visit Disclosures: This press release is not an offer to sell securities or interests in any fund managed by ACP. The statements quoted above were made by persons who are not clients of ACP and they have not received compensation for the above statements. These statements are solely their opinion and representative of their experience with ACP.
