Day: June 13, 2022

RIDGEFIELD, N.J., June 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — MYLE Vape, a global brand consumers have come to know and trust, has won the “Industry Leader” award at the Vapouround Awards in Birmingham, UK this past weekend.

Since it’s conception in 2015, MYLE has worked studiosly to create a trusted global brand that is constantly innovating, is quick to react to harmful, unsafe counterfeit copycat goods in market, takes underage vaping seriously by creating and monitoring safeguards to keep underage consumers from purchasing, invests heavily in R&D to stay on top of new technology and is one of the few vape brands in the USA that has PMTA acceptance with two vape pod products: Gold Leaf and Blue Leaf Tobacco.

“MYLE is honored to be considered an industry leader in a business that is highly competitive and prides itself on innovation and change. From day one, my goal in creating MYLE was to create a safe alternative to combustible cigarettes and this award represents everything I have worked for over the past 7 years in honor of my mother who passed away from lung cancer.” claims Ariel Gorelik, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer.

MYLE debuted the new UK specific, MICRO Bar at the Vapouround show last week, a tiny, compact sleek device that boasts a micro small 2ml tank that still manages to produce 800 puffs and features a mesh coil that stabilizes the delivery of both taste and flavor while improving the device performance and providing maximum vapor production.

MYLE Vape, a global vape company launched in 2015, was created to provide a secure and desirable alternative to combustible cigarettes, that is pleasurable for the consumer in terms of ease of use, customization and durability.

The decades of industry experience the executive team brings to MYLE Vape combined with a world class manufacturing team and a research and development budget that has consistently grown since MYLE Vape’s inception, has allowed for world renowned design and technological innovation. MYLE Vape manufactures disposables, additional pod systems, rechargeable devices and vape accessories that are distributed globally outside the United States.

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A full collection of The Macallan ‘Six Pillars’ sold for over  US$815,000 to a private collector

LONDON, June 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Le Clos, a world-leading luxury lifestyle retailer focusing on fine wine and spirits, today announces the sale of a complete six-bottle set of The Macallan in Lalique Six Pillars Collection. The iconic whisky collection from the world-famous distillery in Speyside is one of the rarest and most sought-after ever produced and was sold for US$816,748, a record-breaking price for the full collection in a single transaction.

Spanning more than a decade of collaboration, The Macallan partnered with renowned French crystal maker Lalique to create The Macallan in Lalique Six Pillars Collection. An exclusive series of limited edition decanters, each release is inspired by the foundation stones for the character of The Macallan and the creation of its rich spirit. Every decanter in the collection is a flawless piece of art encasing some of the rarest single malt whiskies in the world.

This incredibly rare collection is one of the most prized ever produced and the sale of a full set is testament to the enduring appeal of these two brands, curated by the Le Clos team in Dubai International (DXB).

Whisky continues to appreciate as a luxury item with demand for rare and exclusive bottles strengthening every year, driven by exceptional sales at auction houses globally. The Macallan is the leading light in the category through record-breaking hammer prices including the Fine and Rare 1926, which became the world’s most expensive bottle when it sold for US$1.9m in October 2019. According to Rare Whisky 101, bottles of The Macallan have appreciated in value by 35 per cent in the past 12 months alone, a clear sign of the collectability from this famous distillery.

A full set of The Macallan in Lalique sold at Bonhams in 2017 for $485,244, showing a 68 per cent increase in just five years.

The sale further reinforces Le Clos’ commitment to sourcing through their partners to bring the world’s rarest and most exclusive bottles and collections of fine wine and luxury spirits to the luxury retail market. Previous successes include the record-breaking sale (US$1.2 million) of two ultra-rare bottles of The Macallan 1926 single malt whisky in 2018 – the first The Macallan 1926 to be sold in ten years.

Mike Glen, Managing Director of Le Clos Finest Wines and Luxury Spirits, said: “The Macallan Six Pillars is the holy grail of Scottish whisky collections, so to be able to curate a complete set is a real privilege for Le Clos. We have a long history of forming strong partnerships and sourcing the rarest malts and this latest sale continues our mission to bring to retail the most sought-after bottles anywhere in the world.”

As the world recovers from the global pandemic, this sale demonstrates a return to form for DXB, the world’s busiest international airport, cementing itself as the centre of luxury retail and travel globally. The airport is now welcoming millions of passengers every month, all of whom are able to savour and enjoy the rich culture, retail and dining that is afforded them in the heart of the UAE.

For more information, please visit: https://www.leclos.net/

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GEF delegation confirms announcement at the Season 2022 kick-off of Global Esports Tour in Dubai

SINGAPORE, June 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — The Global Esports Federation has confirmed Dubai as the host city for the GEF’s flagship Global Esports Games 2025, while the GEF delegation, led by CEO, Paul J. Foster, was at the Season 2022 LIVE kick-off of the Global Esports Tour, staged at the Dubai World Trade Centre from June 9-11.

The landmark announcement was made in the presence Abdulla Al Gurg, Vice-President of Emirates Esports, Chair of GEF Digital Transformation Commission and Founder of Esports Management Group (EMG), the Secretary-General, Saeed Al Taher, and Board Members of Emirates Esports, in front of a capacity crowd at the GET Dubai.

The GEF delegation, comprising GEF Vice-President, HRH Prince Faisal bin Bandar bin Sultan Al Saud; GEF Board Members, Adrian Lismore and Hala Ghandour; as well as Alper Afshin Özdemir, President of the Turkish Esports Federation; and Paulo Ribas, President of the Brazil Esports Federation, attended a series of meetings and events in the United Arab Emirates as Dubai was confirmed as the host for the GEG 2025.

“Congratulations Dubai and the people of the United Arab Emirates. The Global Esports Federation is delighted to confirm Dubai as the host of our global flagship property – the Global Esports Games – in December 2025. Once again, the eyes of the world, the energy, and passion of our #worldconnected community will light up Dubai, the UAE, and the region,” expressed Chris Chan, President of the GEF.

“We are excited to see the incredible progress since our signing of a Strategic Framework Agreement with Emirates Esports at Expo 2020 Dubai last November, to unlock opportunities and develop esports in the region. The world will once again unite in Dubai with the city confirmed to host the Global Esports Games in 2025,” said Paul J. Foster, CEO of the GEF.

“The whole world knows that Dubai is a great host and offers an epic world-class setting. We can’t wait to see athletes from across the world – standing on center stage at the GEF Arena in December 2025 – as they compete for the glory of their home country flag, the fans at home and in the stands, and the chance to show the world their many skills, talents, their personal journey and desire to compete,” he added.

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The advisory and climate tech-led sustainability solution has opened a new London HQ after raising $5m in a pre-Series A funding round, to support growing demand from commercial and industrial UK real estate owners striving to meet net zero carbon targets

• UK expansion builds on considerable success in Asia Pacific, where Ecolibrium’s technology has been deployed across 50 million sq ft by globally renowned brands including Amazon, Fiat, Honeywell, Thomson Reuters, Tata Power, and the Delhi Metro
• The $5m pre-Series A funding round was co-led by Amit Bhatia’s Swordfish Investments and Shravin Bharti Mittal’s Unbound venture capital firm
• Launches in the UK today having already signed its first commercial contract with Integral, real estate giant JLL’s engineering and facilities service business

LONDON, June 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Machine learning-led decarbonisation platform Ecolibrium has today launched its revolutionary sustainability solution in the UK, as the race to reduce carbon emissions accelerates across the built environment.

Founded in 2008 by entrepreneur brothers Chintan and Harit Soni at IIM Ahmedabad’s Centre for Innovation, Incubation and Entrepreneurship in India, Ecolibrium provides expert advisory as well as technology-driven sustainability solutions to enable businesses in commercial and industrial real estate to reduce energy consumption and ultimately achieve their net zero carbon ambitions.

Relocating its global headquarters to London, Ecolibrium has raised $5m in a pre-Series A funding round as it looks to expand its international footprint to the UK. The round was co-led by Amit Bhatia’s Swordfish Investments and Shravin Bharti Mittal’s Unbound venture capital firm, alongside several strategic investors.

Ecolibrium launches in the UK today having already signed its first commercial contract with Integral, JLL’s UK engineering and facilities service business.

The fundraising and UK expansion builds on Ecolibrium’s considerable success in Asia Pacific, where its technology is being used across 50 million sq ft by more than 150 companies including Amazon, Fiat, Honeywell, Thomson Reuters, Tata Power, and the Delhi Metro. An annual reduction of 5-15% in carbon footprint has been achieved to date by companies which have deployed Ecolibrium’s technology.

Ecolibrium has also strengthened its senior UK management team, as it prepares to roll-out its green platform across the UK, by hiring facilities and asset management veteran Yash Kapila as its new head of commercial real estate. Kapila previously held senior leadership positions with JLL across APAC and EMEA regions.

Introducing SmartSense

At the heart of Ecolibrium’s offer is its sustainability-led technology product SmartSense, which assimilates thousands of internet of things (IoT) data points from across a facility’s entire energy infrastructure.

This information is then channelled through Ecolibrium’s proprietary machine learning algorithms, which have been developed over 10 years by their in-house subject matter experts. Customers can visualise the data through a bespoke user interface that provides actionable insights and a blueprint for achieving operational excellence, sustainability targets, and healthy buildings.

This connected infrastructure generates a granular view of an asset’s carbon footprint, unlocking inefficiencies and empowering smart decision-making, while driving a programme of continuous improvement to deliver empirical and tangible sustainability and productivity gains.

Preparing for future regulation

Quality environmental data and proof points are also providing a distinct business advantage at this time of increasing regulatory requirements that require corporates to disclose ESG and sustainability performance. Ecolibrium will work closely with customers to lead the way in shaping their ESG governance.

According to Deloitte, with a minimum Grade B Energy Performance Certification (EPC) requirement anticipated by 2030, 80% of London office stock will need to be upgraded – an equivalent of 15 million sq ft per annum.

Research from the World Economic Forum has found that the built environment is responsible for 40% of global energy consumption and 33% of greenhouse gas emissions, with one-fifth of the world’s largest 2,000 companies adopting net zero strategies by 2050 or earlier. Technology holds the key to meeting this challenge, with Ecolibrium and other sustainability-focused changemakers leading the decarbonisation drive.

Chintan Soni, Chief Executive Officer at Ecolibrium, said: “Our mission is to create a balance between people, planet and profit and our technology addresses each of these objectives, leading businesses to sustainable prosperity. There is no doubt the world is facing a climate emergency, and we must act now to decarbonise and protect our planet for future generations.

“By using our proprietary machine learning-led technology and deep in-house expertise, Ecolibrium can help commercial and industrial real estate owners to deliver against ESG objectives, as companies awaken to the fact that urgent action must be taken to reduce emissions and achieve net zero carbon targets in the built environment.

“Our goal is to partner with companies and coach them to work smarter, make critical decisions more quickly and consume less. And, by doing this at scale, Ecolibrium will make a significant impact on the carbon footprint of commercial and industrial assets, globally.”

The UK expansion has been supported by the Department for International Trade’s Global Entrepreneur Programme. The programme has provided invaluable assistance in setting up Ecolibrium’s London headquarters and scaling in the UK market.

In turn, Ecolibrium is supporting the growth of UK innovation, promoting green job creation, and providing tangible economic benefits, as part of the country’s wider transition to a more sustainable future.

Minister for Investment Lord Grimstone said: “Tackling climate change is crucial in our quest for a cleaner and green future, something investment will play an important part in.

“That’s why I’m pleased to see Ecolibrium’s expansion to the UK. Not only will the investment provide a revolutionary sustainability solution to reduce carbon emissions across various sectors, it is a continued sign of the UK as a leading inward investment destination, with innovation and expertise in our arsenal”.

About Ecolibrium

Ecolibrium is a machine learning-led decarbonisation platform balancing people, planet and profit to deliver sustainable prosperity for businesses.

Founded in 2008 by entrepreneur brothers Chintan and Harit Soni, Ecolibrium provides expert advisory as well as technology-driven sustainability solutions to enable commercial and industrial real estate owners to reduce energy consumption and ultimately achieve their net zero carbon ambitions.

Ecolibrium’s flagship technology product SmartSense is currently being used across 50 million sq ft by more than 150 companies including JLL, Amazon, Fiat, Honeywell, Thomson Reuters, Tata Power, and the Delhi Metro. SmartSense collects real-time information on assets, operational data and critical metrics using internet of things (IoT) technology. This intelligence is then channelled through Ecolibrium’s proprietary machine learning algorithms to visualise data and provide actionable insights to help companies make transformative changes to their sustainability goals.

For more information, visit: www.ecolibrium.io

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