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Boston Globe
a day ago
- Business
- Boston Globe
Pioneer law center adopts New England Legal Foundation brand as part of ‘strategic alliance'
Bailey said NELF's board recently decided to wind down its operations after five decades, so that board reached out to Bailey and Pioneer chair Brackett Denniston to propose what Bailey calls a 'strategic alliance.' Several NELF board members are joining the Pioneer law center's board, as is NELF president Natalie Logan, who succeeded former president Dan Winslow last year; NELF attorney Ben Robbins is now on Pioneer's four-person legal staff. And Pioneer will also take over the John G. L. Cabot Dinner, an annual NELF fundraiser that will return in 2026. Advertisement 'We'll continue to work on the issues that were important to them,' Bailey said. 'Our missions are pretty closely aligned. Both groups get involved in legal cases related to economic fairness and free enterprise, he said, though Pioneer also works on cases that advance educational opportunity or government transparency. Unlike NELF, which focused on appellate cases, Pioneer will also initiate complaints, and follow them through to trial, if necessary. Advertisement Pioneer also has welcomed members of the various NELF advisory councils in New England, who help surface legal causes worth championing. 'We're going to be more effective,' Bailey said. 'We have been involved in matters outside of Massachusetts already [but] the best way to do that is to have people on the ground in those other states. That's what the advisory councils bring us.' This is an installment of our weekly Bold Types column about the movers and shakers on Boston's business scene. Jon Chesto can be reached at
Hans India
6 days ago
- Automotive
- Hans India
Pioneer Expands R&D in India, Inaugurated Center for Advanced Automotive and Mobility Technology Development
Hyderabad, India: Pioneer India, a subsidiary of Pioneer Corporation, a global leader in automotive electronics and mobility solutions, inaugurated its new Research & Development (R&D) Center in Bengaluru, India. This milestone follows the company's 2023 announcement to establish an R&D presence in Bengaluru ( ). The new facility reinforces Pioneer's strategic vision to expand its innovation capabilities and strengthen its global product development footprint. The Bengaluru R&D center is designed to drive innovation across a comprehensive range of automotive and mobility technologies addressing the growing demand for smart, safe, and affordable mobility across developing and urban markets. The center will work closely with Pioneer's global network of R&D and engineering centers, focusing on the following areas: • Automotive Vision & Sensing Technologies (dash cams, digital mirrors, 360° vision amongst other camera systems) • Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) • Digital Cockpit & Human-Machine Interfaces (HMI) • Cloud-Connected Infotainment & Telematics • AI & Mobility Data Platforms • Connected Solutions for Two-Wheelers (navigation displays, safety alerts, mobile integration, SOS features) The center will serve OEM, aftermarket, and B2B segments—including fleet operators and insurance providers—while also addressing the specific needs of Indian automotive manufacturers through faster development cycles and region-specific solutions. 'The launch of our Bengaluru R&D center represents a critical step in our global growth strategy,' said Shiro Yahara, President and CEO, Pioneer Corporation. 'India's deep talent pool and dynamic mobility ecosystem make it an ideal base to drive innovation across vision, connectivity, and intelligent systems for vehicles of all kinds.' 'We are building a world-class R&D team in India to lead the development of future mobility solutions,' said Siva Subramanian, PhD, CEO, Pioneer Mobility AI & Connectivity Company (MAC). 'From next-gen camera systems and digital cockpits to two-wheeler connectivity and cloud-based platforms, this center will help shape products for both local and global markets.' Joining the overseas executive members on the occasion, Aniket Kulkarni, Managing Director – Pioneer India, and Manish Bhasin, Vice President – R&D, Pioneer India, expressed their strong commitment to supporting Indian automotive manufacturers with integrated hardware and software solutions, aligned with the organization's mission of advancing mobility experiences. The state-of-the-art facility houses specialized labs for camera testing, embedded systems, electronics, and software validation. It also features collaborative spaces to foster agile and cross-functional product development. As part of its expansion strategy, Pioneer is actively hiring across a wide range of engineering disciplines in India, including talent in embedded software, computer vision, cloud connectivity, mobile integration, and AI. The company plans to significantly scale its R&D workforce in India in the coming months. This expansion reflects Pioneer's group vision, 'Creating the Future of Mobility Experiences' while focusing on Sound, Safety, Security, Comfort, and Convenience. Pioneer India Electronics Pvt. Ltd., a subsidiary of Japan's Pioneer Corporation, is a leading brand in car entertainment and mobility solutions. Since inception in 2008, it has offered a wide range of in-car products including stereos, speakers, subwoofers, dash cameras, and accessories tailored for Indian consumers. With Pioneer's Group vision, " Creating the Future of Mobility Experiences" Pioneer India is strengthening its local footprint through R&D centers in Gurugram and Bengaluru and plans to begin in-car product manufacturing in India in 2026. This strategic move will establish a full value chain—R&D, manufacturing, and support—within the country, reinforcing its commitment to innovation and customer satisfaction.
New Indian Express
6 days ago
- Automotive
- New Indian Express
Pioneer expands R&D centre in Bengaluru, plans to start in-car product manufacturing in India by 2026
BENGALURU: Pioneer India Electronics, a subsidiary of Japan's Pioneer Corporation, which is into car entertainment and mobility solutions, on Wednesday inaugurated its new Research & Development (R&D) centre in Bengaluru. The company said it is strengthening its local footprint through R&D centres in Gurugram and Bengaluru and plans to begin in-car product manufacturing in India in 2026. The Bengaluru R&D centre is designed to drive innovation across a comprehensive range of automotive and mobility technologies addressing the growing demand for smart, safe, and affordable mobility across developing and urban markets, senior executives said. The centre will work closely with Pioneer's global network of R&D and engineering centers, focusing on the Automotive Vision & Sensing Technologies (dash cams, digital mirrors, 360° vision amongst other camera systems), Digital Cockpit & Human-Machine Interfaces (HMI) and Connected solutions for two-wheelers, among others, they added.
Time of India
6 days ago
- Automotive
- Time of India
Pioneer opens new R&D centre in Bengaluru to support automotive technology development
Pioneer India , a subsidiary of Japan's Pioneer Corporation, has opened a new Research and Development (R&D) centre in Bengaluru , following the company's 2023 announcement. The new facility is intended to support the development of technologies across several areas, including automotive vision and sensing systems, advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), human-machine interfaces, cloud-connected infotainment and telematics, and AI-based mobility data platforms. It will also focus on connected solutions for two-wheelers, addressing local and global market requirements. The centre will work with Pioneer's international network of engineering teams and will support OEM, aftermarket, and B2B clients, including fleet operators and insurance providers. It also aims to meet the specific needs of Indian automotive manufacturers. Expansion and workforce development Shiro Yahara , President and CEO, Pioneer Corporation, said, 'The launch of our Bengaluru R&D centre represents a critical step in our global growth strategy. India's deep talent pool and dynamic mobility ecosystem make it an ideal base to drive innovation across vision, connectivity, and intelligent systems for vehicles of all kinds.' Siva Subramanian , PhD, CEO of Pioneer Mobility AI & Connectivity Company (MAC), added, 'We are building a world-class R&D team in India to lead the development of future mobility solutions. From next-gen camera systems and digital cockpits to two-wheeler connectivity and cloud-based platforms, this centre will help shape products for both local and global markets.' Aniket Kulkarni, Managing Director of Pioneer India, and Manish Bhasin , Vice President – R&D, also reaffirmed the company's support for Indian manufacturers through integrated hardware and software offerings. The facility includes labs for testing camera systems, embedded electronics, and software validation, along with collaborative development spaces. Pioneer is currently recruiting across multiple engineering areas, including embedded software, computer vision, cloud connectivity, and AI, and plans to expand its workforce in the near future. Pioneer India, established in 2008, offers in-car products such as stereos, speakers, dash cameras, and accessories. With existing R&D operations in Gurugram and now Bengaluru, the company also plans to begin local manufacturing in 2026, forming a complete R&D-to-manufacturing ecosystem in India.
Rhyl Journal
7 days ago
- Business
- Rhyl Journal
Conwy to hand over Bodlondeb after nearly three decades
The local authority has called the Grade II listed building home since 1996 but at the end of May, the keys will officially pass to Quidos Investments Ltd, marking the end of an era. Bodlondeb Hall, described as "one of the most beautiful buildings in Wales", was the house seat of the Wood family, built by industrialist and Mayor of Conwy Albert Wood in 1877. It came into municipal ownership in 1937, its family rooms becoming the offices first of all of Conway Borough Council [Conwy was formerly known as Conway] and later, in 1974, of Aberconwy Borough Council. Conwy County Borough Council has been based in the building since its inception in 1996. The Grade II listed building boasts beautiful high ceilings (Image: Suzanne Kendrick / Newsquest) The Pioneer was given a tour of the characteristical building earlier in May. Most employees had already relocated to Coed Pella - the council's £58 million purpose-build office complex in Colwyn Bay. At the time of the visit, only the IT department remained on site and the building felt noticeably empty in anticipation of the full move. The central atrium (which has been used for weddings) (Image: Suzanne Kendrick / Newsquest) Bleddyn pointed out some of the building's standout features to Coastal Chief Reporter Suzanne Kendrick, which included intricately designed fireplaces - each unique in style and some adorned with decorative panels, carved mahogany mantel pieces, wooden staircases, stained glass doors, the atrium and spacious, high-ceilinged rooms and the imposing entrance doors. Each fireplace is unique in its design (Image: Suzanne Kendrick / Newsquest) We saw the old and the new; offices feature in both the original house and the modern extension. The extension, which includes the Council's chamber, was added in the 1990s. Stained glass windows around one of the imposing entrance doors (Image: Suzanne Kendrick / Newsquest) Sharing his personal perspective on the building's standout features, Bleddyn said: "What stands out to me is the unique detailing in the old part - fireplaces, staircases and balustrades, tiled floor to the old hall." MORE NEWS: Many fireplaces feature hand-coloured tiles (Image: Suzanne Kendrick / Newsquest) The Pioneer were also given a tour of a lesser-known feature - the Emergency Control Centre, located underneath the council offices in the basement. Work to convert the cellar at Bodlondeb was undertaken in 1983. The 'bunker', built in the event of a civil emergency, including potential nuclear incidents, included operations rooms, sleeping quarters, and communication systems. Richard Jones, Corporate Office Services Manager, said: "People were going to die down here. It is one thing having showers and stuff but they didn't have the suits... the thought is pretty grim. "It was for show..." 'Keep Bunker Tidy' poster (Image: Suzanne Kendrick / Newsquest) Talking about another room in the bunker, Richard said: "This had an air and water purifying system. Through the hatch is an escape hatch to an underground picnic bench at the rear of the building and adjacent to another picnic bench, there was a vent for the generator which lies beneath this facility." Down in the 'bunker' and in the background, the hatch which could have been used as a way of 'escape' (Image: Suzanne Kendrick / Newsquest) Quidos Investments Ltd intend to transform the Bodlondeb into a Business and Innovation Centre. They will sign a 250-year lease on Bodlondeb this month. Bodlondeb woodland, war memorial, lawn, cricket ground, tennis courts and children's play area are not included in the lease, and will continue to be available for the public to use. A Welsh Dragon drawing on a white board at Bodlondeb (Image: Suzanne Kendrick / Newsquest) Nick Pritchard, director of both Quidos Investments and Ideas Forums [Ideas Forums will be working with Quidos to develop the new business centre] described Bodlondeb as "one of the most beautiful buildings in Wales in an area of outstanding importance to our history". RELATED NEWS: Conwy's council's Bodlondeb headquarters listed on Rightmove Bleddyn, who has been Project Manager for reducing the council's office portfolio and has overseeing the sale of Bodlondeb (method of disposal, choosing preferred bidder, instructing solicitors) and the re-modelling of Coed Pella [so staff and functions from Bodlondeb can be relocated there], said: "Quidos Investments Ltd shared an exciting vision for the property and an appreciation of its heritage and importance to the locality." The huge windows bring light into the original house and offer some impressive views (Image: Suzanne Kendrick / Newsquest) Coed Pella, which opened in November 2018 has 500 desks, compared to just 219 at Bodlondeb. CCBC said that "significant capital investment" would be needed at Bodlondeb to address the "backlog of maintenance" and to improve working conditions. This would include modernising the Council Chamber and associated areas and decarbonisation work. The Council Chamber at Bodlondeb is in need of modernisation (Image: Suzanne Kendrick / Newsquest) Speaking about why this is the right time for employees to move into Coed Pella, he said: "With the post pandemic world and technology, we are a lot more agile and don't needs as much floor space. "Like all organisations, we have funding challenges and are looking at way where we can be more efficient; reducing our building footprint also supports reducing our carbon emissions. The building was looking very empty when the Pioneer visited (Image: Suzanne Kendrick / Newsquest) "We've undertaken some limited remodelling work at Coed Pella to accommodate staff and functions so we can get most office based staff onto one site." The estimated cost to keep both Coed Pella and Bodlondeb, and carry out only essential building maintenance work to Bodlondeb, was £990,000. One of the office spaces Quidos Investments will refurbish (Image: Suzanne Kendrick / Newsquest) Costs to keep both Coed Pella and Bodlondeb, and carry out full refurbishment of Bodlondeb, was between £8million and £10million plus. A number of heritage items that were housed in Bodlondeb have been moved to new locations. The remainder went to auction.
