Huawei Debuts New nova Series of Smartphones at IFA 2016

 Thousands of great shots on a single charge

BERLIN - Friday, September 2nd 2016 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- At IFA 2016, Huawei Consumer Business Group debuted the Huawei nova and the Huawei nova plus, the first smartphones in the new series designed to meet the needs of today’s most dynamic consumers. The new nova series features a stunning multi-curve design, camera advances for more vivid photography and performance updates for enhanced usability. Every feature of the Huawei nova and Huawei nova plus is designed to support consumers’ fast-paced lifestyles and express their unique personalities, whether that means capturing the perfect selfie or taking thousands of shots on a single charge. Huawei also announced new color options for the awarding-winning Huawei P9 smartphone.

Available beginning in October, the €399 Huawei nova and €429 Huawei nova plus in Prestige Gold, Mystic Silver and Titanium Grey, are just the beginning of an exciting new series designed to defy expectations. The series delivers brilliant usability features combined with stunning looks and powerful performance, which continues Huawei’s commitment to innovation and design.

“Huawei recognizes that dynamic consumers demand a device that keeps up with their fast-paced lifestyle,” said Richard Yu, CEO of Huawei Consumer Business Group. “Designed to bring new experiences to life with its incredible performance, stylish design and advanced camera features, the Huawei nova and Huawei nova plus devices are the perfect fit for a generation that lives their life on a smartphone.”

At an exclusive launch event held at the Velodrom in Berlin, world-renowned fashion blogger Xenia joined Yu on stage and praised the nova’s high-end design features and fantastic camera, calling the device a “must-have” for her fast-paced, camera-ready lifestyle.

With its Huawei nova series, Huawei continues to defy expectations following its successful smartphone launches earlier this year, including the powerful Mate 8 and Huawei P9, which redefined the standard in smartphone photography.

Ergonomic Design

The Huawei nova smartphone’s curved surfaces and 5-inch screen connect seamlessly to create an ergonomic, compact design that fits perfectly in users’ hands, enabling single-handed functionality. As beautiful to look at as it is to use, the Huawei nova draws inspirations from curves found in modern architecture with its curved metallic back polished by an advanced sandblasting process, hairline finishing and signature oblong composite panel stretching across the top of the phone. The subtle contours and smooth curves reflect light to emit multiple shades of brilliant colors and sheens.

Outstanding Photography Experience

Today’s smartphone users demand a device that empowers them to capture and share their favorite moments, anytime and anywhere. With its powerful 8 megapixel front-facing camera, the Huawei nova enables users to take and share better selfies in any lighting condition. Additional features include the proprietary Beauty Makeup 2.0 and Beautiful Skin 3.0 applications, which apply cosmetic effects and skin smoothing filters to create more flattering images.

The Huawei nova’s 12 megapixel rear camera with 1.25 μm larger pixel sports an enhanced wide-aperture lens and imaging sensor allowing it to capture photos in low-light conditions, while the Huawei nova plus features an outstanding 16 megapixel rear camera, enabling it to capture more light for sharper, clear and richly refined photos in any environment. In addition, the Huawei nova series supports fast autofocus for amazing accuracy, helping consumers capture wonderful moments in their life.

Real-world Performance

The Huawei nova series is powered by the Snapdragon 625 processor, which uses advanced 14nm technology to increase performance and reduce power consumption. The Huawei nova’s 3020 mAh battery with Smart Power 4.0 can power longer sessions for users to easily navigate between different apps. With a next-generation 3D fingerprint sensor, the Huawei nova supports faster and more accurate 360-degree unlocking for improved security, convenience and single-handed selfies. The Huawei nova plus’s 3340 mAh battery delivers an even longer battery life, allowing users to capture thousands of shots on a single charge.

The Huawei nova also features DTS Headphone:XTM optimized audio for authentic 3D, home-theater quality surround sound.

New Fashion-forward Huawei P9 Colors

Following its global launch earlier this year, Huawei released new fashion-forward colors for the Huawei P9 dual-camera smartphone co-engineered with Leica AG. Inspired by the dramatic, bold colors found in 1960’s pop art, the P9 is available in two new vibrant finishes, Red and Blue. Beginning at €549, these new colors represent Huawei's focus on creating on-trend products for consumers who value style and design.

Availability

The Huawei nova, with 32GB ROM and 3GB RAM, will be available in October in over 50 countries and regions, including Germany, Austria, France and Spain before being offered in additional markets. The Huawei nova plus, with 32GB ROM and 3GB RAM, will initially be available in October in over 50 markets, including Spain, Italy and Canada, before being offered in additional markets. In China, the Huawei nova series can be purchased online at JD.com and Tmall.com, in addition to the Huawei store.

Pricing

€399 3GB + 32GB
€429 3GB + 32GB

About Huawei Consumer BG

Huawei’s products and services are available in more than 170 countries, and are used by a third of the world’s population, ranking third in the world in mobile phone shipments in 2015. Sixteen R&D centers have been set up in the United States, Germany, Sweden, Russia, India and China. Huawei Consumer BG is one of Huawei’s three business units and covers smartphones, PC and tablets, wearables and cloud services, etc. Huawei’s global network is built on 20 years of expertise in the telecom industry and is dedicated to delivering the latest technological advances to consumers around the world.

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Joint Venture Established for the Automotive Inverter Business

TOKYO - Friday, September 2nd 2016 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- TDK Corporation (“TDK”, TOKYO:6762, Representative Director and President: Shigenao Ishiguro) and Toshiba Corporation (“Toshiba”, TOKYO:6502, Representative Executive Officer, President and CEO: Satoshi Tsunakawa) have agreed to establish a joint venture (“JV”), TDK Automotive Technologies Corporation, that will engage in the development, manufacture and sales of automotive inverters for hybrid vehicles, plug-in hybrid vehicles and electric vehicles, as detailed below.

I. Reasons for establishment of the JV

Many countries propose to impose more stringent regulation of automobile exhaust emissions in 2020 and after, in an effort to prevent air pollution and global warming. This trend to stricter regulation is expected to greatly affect the global automobile market, contributing to an increase in demand for hybrid and plug-in hybrid vehicles in the global market and greatly increased use of electric, fuel-cell, and other eco-friendly vehicles.

Under such market conditions, TDK is currently strengthening its energy unit* business, which mainly consists of hardware in power conversion for hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and electric vehicles, as well as software that controls such hardware as strategic growth products in the medium to long term. TDK offers a lineup of products, such as DC-DC converters, on board chargers and wireless power transfer systems that are currently being developed. The DC-DC converter in particular utilizes the magnetic material technologies that are the strength of TDK. They are one of the smallest in the industry and offer high efficiency and other product advantages that have won global recognition and a delivery record of more than 2.5 million units in aggregate.

Upon the establishment of the JV with Toshiba as described above, TDK’s energy unit business is expected to expand tremendously, as the addition of automotive inverters to TDK’s product lineup will broaden its product range and enable to meet diverse customer demand.

Toshiba develops technologies to meet automobile manufacturers’ requirements for low fuel consumption that combine advanced capabilities in automotive inverters with 120 years of cumulative know-how in motors. By integrating power semiconductor modules, Toshiba’s inverters secure high levels of heat dissipation in a short time, and also contribute to downsizing that reduces space requirements. Toshiba aims to strengthen its competitiveness in the growing market for automotive inverters and motors by combining its highly efficient automotive motors with automotive inverters developed by the JV and DC-DC converters developed by TDK, and proposing them as a system for hybrid and electric vehicles.



II. Outline of the JV

1) Company name
   


   

TDK Automotive Technologies Corporation

2) Address of the Head Office
         

3-9-1 Shibaura, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan (within TDK Corporation)

3) Address of the business premises
         

2-15-7, Higashiohwada, Ichikawa-shi, Chiba, Japan (within TDK Technical Center)
2000 Nao, Mie-gun Asahi-cho, Mie, Japan

4) Main business
         

Development, manufacturing and sales of automotive inverters

5) Stated capital
         

400 million yen

6) Ratio of capital contribution
         

TDK: 75%; Toshiba: 25%

7) Date of establishment
         

October 1, 2016 (scheduled)

8) Date of business start
   


   

December 1, 2016 (scheduled)



*Energy unit
One of three strategic growth product areas (sensor/actuator, energy unit and next-generation electronic components) that TDK will strengthen in the medium- and long-term.
The energy unit develops hardware and software with power conversion, energy control and electricity storage functions.

About TDK Corporation

TDK Corporation is a leading electronics company based in Tokyo, Japan. It was established in 1935 to commercialize ferrite, a key material in electronic and magnetic products. TDK's portfolio includes electronic components, modules and systems* which are marketed under the product brands TDK and EPCOS, power supplies, magnetic application products as well as energy devices, flash memory application devices, and others. TDK focuses on demanding markets in the areas of information and communication technology and consumer, automotive and industrial electronics. The company has a network of design and manufacturing locations and sales offices in Asia, Europe, and in North and South America. In fiscal 2016, TDK posted total sales of USD 10.2 billion and employed about 92,000 people worldwide.

* The product portfolio includes ceramic, aluminum electrolytic and film capacitors, ferrites, inductors, high-frequency components such as surface acoustic wave (SAW) filter products and modules, piezo and protection components, and sensors.

About Toshiba Corporation

Toshiba Corporation, a Fortune Global 500 company, channels world-class capabilities in advanced electronic and electrical product and systems into three focus business fields: Energy that sustains everyday life, that is cleaner and safer; Infrastructure that sustains quality of life; and Storage that sustains the advanced information society. Guided by the principles of The Basic Commitment of the Toshiba Group, “Committed to People, Committed to the Future”, Toshiba promotes global operations and is contributing to the realization of a world where generations to come can live better lives.

Founded in Tokyo in 1875, today’s Toshiba is at the heart of a global network of 551 consolidated companies employing 188,000 people worldwide, with annual sales surpassing 5.6 trillion yen (US$50 billion). (As of March 31, 2016.)
To find out more about Toshiba, visit www.toshiba.co.jp/index.htm

Contacts

TDK Contacts

TDK Corporation

Sumio Marukawa, +81-3-6852-7102

Corporate Communications

pr@jp.tdk.com



or

TOSHIBA Contacts

Toshiba Corporation

Aya Oshima/Yuu Takase, +81-3-3457-2100

PR & IR Division

media.relations@toshiba.co.jp







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MAXON Announces Immediate Availability of Cinema 4D Release 18

Company to showcase powerful new features like Voronoi Fracturing, Interactive Knife Tools and Substance Engine connectivity at the IBC 2016 in Amsterdam


FRIEDRICHSDORF, Germany - Thursday, September 1st 2016 [ME NewsWire]
(BUSINESS WIRE)-- MAXON today announced the immediate availability of Cinema 4D Release 18 (R18), the next generation of its industry-leading 3D animation, graphics, VFX, visualization, and rendering software application. Cinema 4D R18 has new, powerful and easily accessible tools that are tailored to the needs of creative professionals and help master the challenges of digital production for TV, film games, architecture, advertising and design.
Cinema 4D R18 Feature Highlights
New MoGraph features in R18 include the Voronoi Fracture object for procedural object fracturing and the ReEffector that works like a layer system for Effector setups. New interactive knife tools make precision cutting across multiple surfaces for modeling a breeze. The new 3D object tracking allows seamless integration of 3D assets into video. Additional shader and surface effects together with the Substance Engine integration ensure high-end texturing and rendering results.
A complete features list: Release 18 Landing Page .
European Debut at the IBC 2016 in Amsterdam
MAXON Cinema 4D R18 will make its European debut at the MAXON booth in hall 7, K30 at IBC 2016, which will take place from September 9 – 13, 2016, at the RAI Convention Center in Amsterdam.
Renowned 3D artists Brett Morris, Sophia Kyriacou, or Nikita Diakur, along with creatives from international studios such as the Moving Pictures Company and ManvsMachine will share insights into and techniques used on projects created with Cinema 4D. Among them will be the impressive showpiece "Versus", which was realized with the help of several new R18 features. Partners like Allegorithmic, Google, Next Limit, Ventuz, and NVIDIA will present important workflow integrations with Cinema 4D. Detailed information as well as the live streaming of all presentations will be available at http://www.maxon.net/ibc2016_en.
Cinema 4D R18 Pricing, Availability and Upgrade Path
Cinema 4D Release 18 is available from MAXON and its authorized dealers. MAXON Service Agreement customers whose MSA is active as of September 1, 2016 will be upgraded automatically. Cinema 4D R18 is available for Mac OS X and Windows; Linux nodes are also available for network rendering. Complete pricing and upgrade information as well as recommended system requirement are available http://www.maxon.net.
Imagery and additional information about Cinema 4D R18
Screenshots: www.maxonexchange.de/pr/Cinema_4D_R18/Cinema_4D_R18_Software_Screenshots.zip
Pack shots: www.maxonexchange.de/pr/Cinema_4D_R18/Cinema_4D_R18_Packshots.zip
Renderings: www.maxonexchange.de/pr/Cinema_4D_R18/Cinema_4D_R18_Imagery.zip
R18 Website: http://www.maxon.net/en/products/new-in-release-18/overview/
About MAXON
Headquartered in Friedrichsdorf, Germany, MAXON Computer is a developer of professional 3D modeling, painting, animation and rendering solutions. Its award-winning Cinema 4D and BodyPaint 3D software products have been used extensively to help create everything from stunning visual effects in top feature films, TV shows and commercials, cutting-edge game cinematics for AAA games, as well for medical illustration, architectural and industrial design applications. MAXON has offices in Germany, USA, United Kingdom, Canada, France, Japan and Singapore. MAXON products are available directly from the web site and its worldwide distribution channel. MAXON is part of the Nemetschek Group.
MAXON Web Resources
Additional information on MAXON can be obtained as follows:
Website: www.maxon.net
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/maxon3d
Twitter: https://twitter.com/maxon3d
YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/user/MaxonC4D
LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/company/791366
Google+: https://plus.google.com/116159295936876913625/posts
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Contacts
MAXON
Bärbel Buck
+49/(0)6172/5906-543
press_de@maxon.net




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JAC’s Long-Awaited Four-Wheel Drive Pick-Up to Hit Middle East and African Markets Next Year

BEIJING - Thursday, September 1st 2016 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- JAC (Shanghai Stock Exchange: 600418) is currently developing a new four-wheel drive pick-up following the success of their Frison model in the international market. The Chinese auto maker aims to repeat the success the Frison has achieved globally, when it unveils its new model in Africa and the Middle East next year. Sales of the Frison were particularly high in Chile, where it quickly became the No.1 Chinese pick-up model after its release in May. This followed the model’s strong performance in the Philippines and Paraguay. During the first half year JAC overseas pick-up sales have doubled compared to the previous half year. These outstanding sales figures not only demonstrate a growing recognition of the JAC’s reliability and quality in the international market, but also indicate the company’s ability to manufacture and export an independently-developed pick-up.

The Frison has won acclaim across the international and Chinese markets for its power, superior loading ability and advanced fuel economy. Take the Frison’s largest export markets such as Chile and the Philippines, and popular Chinese markets such as Yunnan and Guizhou as examples. Complicated landscapes in these areas add difficulties to loading and logistics, and require advanced transportation tools. The superior pass ability and power performance of Frison have perfectly met the demands of these areas. The Frison's gasoline pick-up is equipped with a 2.0 Lengine developed by JAC, with maximum power of 110kw and torque of 196Nm. Meanwhile, the model’s higher emissions efficiency and better fuel economy have fully met the demands of long-distance transportation.

The Frison has sold particularly well for commercial purposes. With advanced seventh-generation JAC chassis technology and a pick-up track of 1520x1520x470mm (or 1810×1520×470mm on the upgraded model), the Frison has an enhanced loading ability, making it especially suitable for use in mining, timber and fishery enterprises, such as in Chile, the sugar industry, such as in Cuba, and the transportation of building materials, such as in Venezuela. Consumers from these industries have in particular praised the Frison’s fuel-saving performance. Firstly, the Frison’s body is formed from light-weight and plastic composite materials, effectively reducing the body weight of the vehicle. Secondly, the vehicle has incorporated Navistar’s highly efficient and eco-friendly engineering, Bosch’s high-pressure common rail system and variable super charger technology, as well as advanced LC5T80 five-speed manual transmission. This has greatly reduced the Frison’s fuel consumption to a mere 7L per hundred kilometers.

About JAC Motors

JAC Motors is an automaker that develops full-line independent brand vehicles including light, medium and heavy trucks, sedans, MPV, SRV, buses, chassis, engineering machinery, engines, and gearboxes. Based in Hefei, China, the company’s research and development center drives its innovation. JAC also founded China’s first overseas research and development center in Turin Italy, and a second in Tokyo, Japan.

Contacts

JAC Motors

Crystal Feng, +86-551-62296885

jacmotors@jac.com.cn

http://jacen.jac.com.cn/showroom/s5.html

http://goal.jac.com.cn/









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Berliner Philharmoniker and Panasonic to Collaborate on Technology Development in Order to Deliver an Authentic Live Concert Hall Experience

 - Bringing optimum live experience to the home and in-car environment with 4K/HDR and Hi-Resolution technologies -

BERLIN - Wednesday, August 31st 2016 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- The Berliner Philharmoniker (BPH) and Panasonic Corporation (Panasonic) today announced that they will collaborate to develop the audio-visual technologies enhancing 4K/HDR video and Hi-Resolution audio platforms. Through this agreement, both parties will explore opportunities to bring a premium and authentic live concert hall experience to the home and in-car environment. Details of the collaboration will be discussed between both parties.

Panasonic will support the Berliner Philharmoniker’s internet video platform, the Digital Concert Hall (DCH), through upgrading to the optimum and highest 4K/HDR video and Hi-Res audio recording technology, to improve the reproduction and streaming of BPH live performances.

BPH have already embraced and explored cutting edge technology for audio-visual recordings of their concert performances. Therefore, it is a logical step to upgrade the DCH technology to the next generation of 4K/HDR video in combination with Hi-Res audio recording and distribution. Starting in 2017, Panasonic will provide the latest 4K technology for the DCH video studio in the Berlin Philharmonie.

Furthermore, BPH will collaborate with Technics, the high-end audio brand of Panasonic. Not only will BPH and Technics engage strongly in enhancing digital formats and audio streaming - undoubtedly the future of music distribution - but both parties will also keep up the tradition of high quality authentic analogue recordings by collaborating on recording technology projects.

Exclusive high quality services such as the DCH will become increasingly relevant for the in-car environment, not only in terms of audio quality, but also for visual content. BPH and Panasonic will explore the possibilities of turning the in-car listening space into an optimum concert hall experience.

By sharing the spirit of keeping tradition and innovation at the same time, both parties will contribute to evolve visual and audio culture through recreating the live music experience of BPH’s performances that have long been attracting audiences and devotees worldwide.

Olaf Maninger, Principal Cellist, Member of the BPH Media Board and Managing Director of Berlin Phil Media GmbH: „With the integration of a new 4K Video-Studio we will accomplish another technological milestone in our media activities. Panasonic will help us to achieve this vision with their excellent recording technology. Together we look to the future and will bring our music to our fans all over the world in the best possible quality.”

Michiko Ogawa, Executive Officer of Panasonic Corporation: “Technics and the Berliner Philharmoniker share a common philosophy and the spirit of rediscovery: Just like the orchestra always revitalises and reinterprets old masterpieces, Technics developed the analogue turntable that meets the values of high resolution digital era. We are convinced that the cooperation with the Berliner Philharmoniker will inspire us to create new values.”

Berliner Philharmoniker

Founded in 1882, the Berliner Philharmoniker have been among the world’s most eminent orchestras for a long time. Their legendary chief conductors include Wilhelm Furtwängler, Herbert von Karajan and Claudio Abbado. In September 2002, Sir Simon Rattle assumed the post. On his inauguration, the orchestra’s education programme, addressing new audiences, was initiated and generously supported by Deutsche Bank. To learn more about the Berliner Philharmoniker: www.berliner-philharmoniker.de

Digital Concert Hall

The Berliner Philharmoniker’s “Digital Concert Hall” is the orchestra‘s internet video platform with approximately 400 concert recordings and more than 1,000 works available in the online archive. Over 50 new productions are planned for the 2016/2017 season, which will be broadcast live throughout the world. There are also broadcasts and recordings of projects from the education programme, a film section with documentaries about the Berliner Philharmoniker and more than 250 interviews with artists. To learn more about the Digital Concert Hall: www.digitalconcerthall.com

Panasonic Corporation

Panasonic Corporation is a worldwide leader in the development of diverse electronics technologies and solutions for customers in the consumer electronics, housing, automotive, enterprise solutions and device industries. Since its founding in 1918, the company has expanded globally and now operates 474 subsidiaries and 94 associated companies worldwide, recording consolidated net sales of 7.553 trillion yen for the year ended March 31, 2016. Committed to pursuing new value through innovation across divisional lines, the company uses its technologies to create a better life and a better world for its customers. To learn more about Panasonic: http://www.panasonic.com/global

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Contacts

Media Contacts:

Panasonic Corporation

Global Communications Department

Media Promotion Office

E-mail: presscontact@ml.jp.panasonic.com









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Takeda Launches Largest Pharmaceutical Company-Sponsored Global Observational Study of Its Kind in Multiple Myeloma

Open-source, collaborative study initiated to advance understanding of real-world experience with therapies and clinical outcomes in patients with newly diagnosed and relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma

CAMBRIDGE, Mass. & OSAKA, Japan - Wednesday, August 31st 2016 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited (TSE: 4502) today announced that its global non-interventional, observational multiple myeloma study is now enrolling patients. Titled INSIGHT-MM, the study aims to enroll 5,000 patients over three years with a goal of following each patient for a minimum of five years in an effort to track patterns in disease presentation, patient characteristics, treatment and outcomes and thereby enhance the understanding of real world experience of patients with multiple myeloma.

“As both a physician and a patient, I have seen – and experienced – rapid changes in the approach to multiple myeloma treatment. Even with the recent introduction of new therapies, more work needs to be done to improve outcomes for patients across the globe,” said Jim Omel, M.D., INSIGHT-MM Steering Committee member, who was diagnosed with multiple myeloma in 1997. “The INSIGHT-MM study gives the community an opportunity to work together to better understand how clinical advances affect multiple myeloma patients in the real world.”

“In relatively rare diseases, such as multiple myeloma, we often lack access to large datasets that can help inform decisions in our practices,” said Faith Davies, M.D., Professor of Medicine and Medical Director, Myeloma Institute, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, INSIGHT-MM Steering Committee Co-Chair. “By gathering comprehensive real world data on this scale, we will have the opportunity to identify best practices from across the globe to help us better understand what works and what doesn’t for specific patients. These learnings can in turn enhance our efforts to improve disease management for people living with multiple myeloma.”

Study sites at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences; the University of California, San Diego; and the University of Cincinnati Cancer Institute – the first three of an anticipated more than 150 global locations – are now active and have enrolled the first patients in the study. Led by an international steering committee of myeloma experts, the INSIGHT-MM study will gather data via routine office visits, medical records and patient self-reported outcomes. Participation in INSIGHT-MM, a non-interventional study, will not determine or alter patients’ treatment; rather, patients will receive their usual therapy as determined by their healthcare provider during the course of their care. Designed to be collaborative, INSIGHT-MM remains open for the multiple myeloma community to propose analyses and request data that has been collected during the study.

“At Takeda Oncology, we have worked with the multiple myeloma community for the benefit of patients for nearly two decades. Given the increased complexity of treatment in recent years, we saw the need to understand treatment patterns and patients’ experiences around the world,” said Liviu Niculescu, Vice President Global and US Medical Affairs, Takeda Oncology. “With patients and multiple myeloma experts, we designed the innovative INSIGHT-MM trial to be an open source of data – large enough to reveal differences and trends globally. We invite collaborations from other similar studies in order to increase the size of available databases and move us closer to a future when robust data on multiple myeloma enables us to change the face of the disease.”

The INSIGHT-MM study is currently enrolling patients in the United States and will soon be enrolling patients globally. The following countries are participating in the INSIGHT-MM study: The United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, Italy, Spain, Brazil, Israel, France, Belgium, Greece, Mexico, China, Taiwan, Colombia and Turkey. To learn more, please visit https://clinicaltrials.gov/show/NCT02761187.

About Multiple Myeloma

Multiple myeloma is a cancer of the plasma cells, which are found in the bone marrow. In multiple myeloma, a group of monoclonal plasma cells, or myeloma cells, becomes cancerous and multiplies. These malignant plasma cells have the potential to affect many bones in the body, possibly resulting in compression fractures, lytic bone lesions and related pain. Multiple myeloma can cause a number of serious health problems affecting the bones, immune system, kidneys and red blood cell count, with some of the more common symptoms including bone pain and fatigue, a symptom of anemia. Multiple myeloma is a rare form of cancer, with approximately 30,000 new cases in the US, 39,000 new cases in the EU and 114,000 new cases globally per year.

About Takeda Pharmaceutical Company

Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited is a global, research and development-driven pharmaceutical company committed to bringing better health and a brighter future to patients by translating science into life-changing medicines. Takeda focuses its R&D efforts on oncology, gastroenterology and central nervous system therapeutic areas plus vaccines. Takeda conducts R&D both internally and with partners to stay at the leading edge of innovation. New innovative products, especially in oncology and gastroenterology, as well as our presence in Emerging Markets, fuel the growth of Takeda. More than 30,000 Takeda employees are committed to improving quality of life for patients, working with our partners in health care in more than 70 countries. For more information, visit http://www.takeda.com/news.

Additional information about Takeda is available through its corporate website, www.takeda.com, and additional information about Takeda Oncology, the brand for the global oncology business unit of Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited, is available through its website, www.takedaoncology.com.

Contacts

Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited

Japanese Media

Tsuyoshi Tada, +81 (0) 3-3278-2417

tsuyoshi.tada@takeda.com

or

Media outside Japan

Amy Atwood, +1-617-444-2147

amy.atwood@takeda.com









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Excel Dryer Announces Publication of First Dry Time and Energy Use Results to Global Product Category Rule (PCR) Guidelines Published by UL Environment

Testing Performed by SGS Proves Superior Performance of High-Speed, Energy-Efficient XLERATOR® Hand Dryer

EAST LONGMEADOW, Mass. - Wednesday, August 31st 2016 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Excel Dryer, Inc., creator of the high-speed, energy-efficient hand dryer category that revolutionized the industry, today announced the publication of the industry’s first dry time and energy use results in compliance with the first global Product Category Rule (PCR) published by UL Environment (a business division of Underwriters’ Laboratories). SGS, the world’s leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company was selected by Excel Dryer to test the XLERATOR Hand Dryer models. The original, patented, high-speed, energy-efficient XLERATOR® Hand Dryer recorded an 8 second* dry time and 3.7 Wh* of energy per use while theXLERATOReco® Hand Dryer recorded 10 seconds*, 1.7 Wh*, respectively, making them the first-published in the industry.

PCRs are the first step toward the development of Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs), type III, independently verified ecolabels that govern one or more product categories. A PCR is a set of rules, requirements and guidelines following internationally established standards that make it easier to consistently evaluate products’ environmental impacts. The publication of the global hand dryer PCR is the culmination of more than a year long, data-driven and science-backed process and is the first testing method for hand dryers established through industry consensus. Standardized evaluation guidelines and reporting allow for the specifying community and buyers to conduct a more ‘apples-to-apples’ comparison of hand dryers, and ultimately make a more informed decision, based on credible third-party testing and not false claims.

“We are proud to have initiated the development of the first-ever global PCR published by UL Environment,” said Vice President of Marketing at Excel Dryer, William Gagnon, who also served as Chairman of the PCR Project. “Excel Dryer recognized the need to standardize the way products are evaluated by the hand dryer industry on a global scale. This PCR includes testing guidelines established through industry consensus that specify how a hand dryer’s performance is tested for energy use and dry times, both key components to properly reporting their environmental impact. Third-party testing to these guidelines levels the playing field and ushers the hand dryer industry into a new ‘age of transparency.’”

“If we say something, we can back it up,” said Excel Dryer President, Denis Gagnon. “I’m proud to be an American manufacturer of quality products people enjoy using and can depend on. The publication of the first-ever global PCR allows companies to create EPDs which help people compare hand dryers accurately to make a better decision. We make the best hand dryers in the industry and these results prove it.”

The hand dryer market, like so many others, is inundated with knockoff products and manufacturers making unsubstantiated claims. Architects and specifiers may approve ‘or equal’ products that are not true equivalents. The same is true for buyers looking to compare and purchase the best product for their facilities. All products need to be evaluated by the same set of rules and reporting guidelines — for hand dryers, that rule is the new, global PCR from UL Environment.

For more information about Excel Dryer or its product line, visit exceldryer.com. To learn more about the new, global PCR visit exceldryer.com/pcr.

About Excel Dryer, Inc. For over 50 years, Excel Dryer has been manufacturing the finest American made hand dryers featuring the XLERATOR® Hand Dryer. Excel Dryer is a family-owned and –operated company which revolutionized the industry by inventing the patented XLERATOR technology that created the high-speed, energy-efficient hand dryer category and set a new standard for performance, reliability and customer satisfaction. Excel Dryer continues to lead the industry with its expanded and enhanced product line featuring adjustable speed and sound, HEPA Filtration System, adjustable heat settings, multi-voltage options and more. Combined with the most complete line of options and accessories, the best hand drying solution can be designed for any restroom environment. Excel Dryer prides itself on offering the ultimate customer service and making dependable products by employees committed to quality and dependability. Excel Dryer products are available through an established network of sales representatives who call on more than 4,000 distributors globally for distribution worldwide. Learn more about Excel Dryer at exceldryer.com.

* Dry time and energy use testing performed by SGS International on standard XLERATOR/XLERATOReco Hand Dryers with 0.8" nozzle to 0.25g or less of residual moisture, pursuant to the UL Environment Global Product Category Rules (PCR) for Hand Dryers.

About SGS The SGS Group is the global leader and innovator in inspection, verification, testing and certification services. Founded in 1878, SGS is recognized as the global benchmark in quality and integrity. With more than 85,000 employees, SGS operates a network of over 1,800 offices and laboratories around the world.



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Contacts

For Excel Dryer, Inc.

Caroline Lee or Michelle Abdow

(Office) 413-787-1133

(Cell) 630-926-4537

Caroline@marketmentors.com









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