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Associated Press
06-05-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
ChemDAQ and Tomoe Asia Establish Sensor Calibration Center in Southeast Asia
PITTSBURGH, May 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- ChemDAQ, a global leader in toxic gas monitoring solutions, is proud to announce the establishment of the organization's first-ever calibration franchise in Southeast Asia in partnership with Tomoe Asia Co., Ltd. (TMAC). This marks a significant milestone in providing regional calibration services for Ethylene Oxide (EtO) sensors, enabling TMAC to more efficiently support customers in Southeast Asia via ChemDAQ's Sensor Exchange Program (SXP). Through this partnership, ChemDAQ and TMAC are enhancing the efficiency and reliability of toxic gas monitoring for medical device sterilization as well as warehousing and supply chain logistics operations across the region. Through streamlining logistics and replicating ChemDAQ's innovative calibration process, TMAC's customers will benefit from faster service times and improved operational uptime. 'Our special partnership with TMAC led to the establishment of this new calibration center, which represents a major advancement in our commitment to global safety from overexposure to hazardous chemicals like EtO,' said Alex Hilliker, Executive Vice President of ChemDAQ. 'TMAC is a very forward-looking organization and understands the importance of implementing continuous monitoring for worker safety at its subsidiary and customer locations.' Dr. Richard Warburton, ChemDAQ's Chief Technology Officer, added that 'By establishing a calibration franchise in Southeast Asia, we are ensuring that our cutting-edge technology is maintained to the highest standards while providing direct, regional support for our customers.' TMAC, a trusted distributor of EtO throughout Asia, is equally enthusiastic about the calibration center, which is located near Bangkok, Thailand. 'We are excited to join forces with ChemDAQ to bring high-quality, local calibration services to our customers,' said Mr. Yoshinori Tsuji, Managing Director of TMAC. 'This innovation not only enhances convenience for businesses in the region but also reinforces our dedication to safety and efficiency when handling EtO in our customer's daily operations.' The new calibration franchise represents ChemDAQ's ongoing commitment to innovation and customer-centric solutions. This expansion into Southeast Asia underscores the company's mission to provide state-of-the-art toxic gas monitoring services to organizations worldwide. For more information about ChemDAQ and its partnership with TMAC, visit About ChemDAQ ChemDAQ's mission is to empower customers to eliminate workplace exposure to toxic chemicals through innovative monitoring and control solutions, industry-leading partnerships, and superior safety expertise. ChemDAQ's industry-leading gas detection systems were initially deployed in US hospitals and medical device sterilization operations. The company has since expanded globally to serve more than 600 customers within the healthcare, medical device manufacturing, food and beverage packaging, and protein processing industries. To learn more about how ChemDAQ provides safer workplaces, less risk, and next-level protection, visit . About Tomoe Asia Co., Ltd. Tomoe Asia Co., Ltd. is an international distributor of industrial gas, high-purity gas for the electric and electronics industry, special material gas, and special chemicals, etc. To learn more about TMAC, visit: . View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE ChemDAQ
WIRED
14-02-2025
- Entertainment
- WIRED
From Swipe to Sweat: How Athletic Clubs Replaced Dating Apps
Feb 14, 2025 6:00 AM Post-pandemic, fitness clubs have emerged as the best place to find romance IRL. No profile required. Anna-Alexia Basile and Matt Ininns joined The Mission Athletic Club and love organizing games and outside activities for members. Photograph: Skye Battles Dating apps promised to make finding love easier. For many users, though, they've just made it more exhausting. Swiping, ghosting, and endless conversations that rarely materialize into real-life dates have left people burned out and disillusioned. A cultural shift is underway as singles ditch the apps in favor of real-world connections. WIRED went looking for love and found that modern romance is a web of scams, AI boyfriends, and Tinder burnout. But a smarter, more human, and more pleasure-filled future is possible. San Francisco athletic communities like the volunteer-run tennis group The Mission Athletic Club (TMAC), the cycling collective Fatcake, and a private running club we visited with are proving that connections forged through sweaty hobbies lead to deeper, more lasting relationships. These groups, which have anywhere from a few dozen members to a thousand, aren't just about romance—they're about community, consistency, and the kind of social bonds that form when people see each other week after week. Following the Covid-19 lockdowns, there's been a renewed hunger for in-person connection, and for many, that means expanding social circles in spaces where dating isn't the primary focus. Instead of assessing every new encounter for its dating potential, people are gravitating toward environments where relationships, romantic or otherwise, develop naturally over time. There's no better proof that the best way to meet someone might not be through a screen but through the shared experience of play, sweat, and adventure. The Mission Athletic Club starts each meetup with a wam-up and introduction game. Photograph: Skye Battles Sam Easton (left) joined TMAC before his girlfriend Javiera Mejías Quinterios (right) moved to the US. Photograph: Skye Battles 'I'm open to playing doubles for life,' says Belinda Huang, a single twentysomething who enjoys the natural way relationships develop on the tennis court. She's a member of TMAC, a club that hosts tennis matches and off-court social activities. Seeing the same faces week after week allows friendships, and sometimes love, to evolve organically, she says, without the pressure of a first-date setting. TMAC's founder, Prince Boucher, puts it best: 'Play is the way; love is the goal.' While TMAC wasn't created as a dating hub, its emphasis on fun, inclusivity, and community has led to plenty of relationships. The club has about 1,000 rotating members. For those who aren't actively looking for romance, TMAC is still a social lifeline. One member, who only gave her first name, MJ, shared that she had never used dating apps and preferred meeting people through shared activities. 'It's refreshing to connect over something you both love rather than trying to force a spark through a screen.' Sean Lee and Jina Zhu were already a couple when they joined TMAC, but they were inspired to have a tennis-themed proposal thanks to the group. The ring was hidden in a custom tennis-ball-shaped box. Sean Lee displaying the DIY tennis-themed ring box he used in his proposal to Jina Zhu. Photograph: Skye Battles The cycling collective Fatcake was created to provide a more inclusive space in the male-dominated cycling scene, with a focus on gender and queer inclusivity. Many members join to make friends, meet like-minded people, and enjoy a shared passion, though several members admit the possibility of meeting someone special is always in the back of their minds. Liz Schinski and her partner, Clayton Ketner, ending their group ride at Breadbelly in the Richmond District. Photograph: Skye Battles Schinski and Ketner met on a Fatcake ride. After two months of riding and flirting together they finally went on a date. They've been together ever since. Photograph: Skye Battles Two serious relationships have emerged out of Fatcake. Liz Schinski shared that after months of riding with the group without meeting anyone of interest, she kept attending simply for the community. Then, one day, her now-partner joined. She spent the next two months strategically showing up to flirt with him until they finally set up a date. They've been happily together ever since. Another couple met during a grueling 6:30 am ride, bonding over their shared love of cycling and skiing. Their connection built over time, without the pressure of swiping and forced small talk. Tim Hoekstra (left) and Rachel Garofoli (right) met through a Fatcake-adjacent high-intensity cycling boot camp. Photograph: Skye Battles Of course, dating within an athletic group comes with its own challenges. Serious cyclists can spend upwards of 15 hours a week on the bike, not including post-ride coffee stops and social hangouts. That level of commitment can put a strain on relationships if both partners are not equally invested. Camille Matonis, a single member of Fatcake, jokes that when she's on dating apps, her motto is simple: 'No bike, no swipe.' Her friend Mandeep Gill laughs and adds, 'He's a 10, but he doesn't ride bikes.' For these cyclists, meeting through Fatcake provides an immediate foundation of shared interests, something dating apps rarely offer. Instead of filtering potential matches through arbitrary profile traits, they bond over the thrill of a long ride, the camaraderie of early group meetups, and the spontaneous moments that unfold along the way. Running Toward Connection or Something More Running clubs have a reputation as hot spots for singles, but not all fit that mold. One high-energy private club in San Francisco prioritizes community first. 'We're a run club, not a dating club,' says member Andrew McGrath. 'But when you're doing something you love, sometimes you find people you love.' Baharak Arjo stretches post-run. Photograph: Skye Battles Another run club member stretches. Photograph: Skye Battles Still, dating within a running group has its challenges. Baharak Arjo noted that some men casually chat with multiple women and stop short of forming real connections. She also pointed out there are generational divides in club dating etiquette, and some members can feel caught between age groups. Two single friends, Fabiola T. and Carlos P., finish their run before grabbing drinks with their group members. Photograph: Skye Battles Despite these dynamics, this run group proves that clubs like theirs offer more than just a workout. Whether people come to train, to meet new friends, or to find something deeper, one thing is clear—connections happen naturally when you're moving in the same direction.
