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  • Dispatch Leaders Map the AI Future of Last-Mile Logistics for 2026

    Dispatch Leaders Map the AI Future of Last-Mile Logistics for 2026

    Dispatch CEO & Co-Founder and VP of Product & UXD outline how AI is reshaping enterprise delivery, and what businesses should prepare for in 2026.

    BLOOMINGTON, MINNESOTA / ACCESS Newswire / December 9, 2025 / As enterprise delivery demands more speed, precision, and transparency than ever before, Dispatch is marking the next era of last-mile logistics with a clear message: AI is no longer experimental; it’s operational. In a new thought leadership perspective, Dispatch CEO & Co-Founder Andrew Leone and VP of Product & UXD Joyce Schofield share where AI is delivering real value today and where the industry is headed in 2026.

    From predictive ETAs to automated routing, AI is already transforming last-mile execution. But Leone and Schofield say the bigger shift is still unfolding: the rise of intelligent orchestration, where deliveries manage themselves, adapt in real-time, and continuously improve.

    “AI is changing the last mile from a reactive cost center into a proactive, strategic engine,” said Leone. “What used to take teams hours of manual coordination will increasingly happen automatically, optimizing routes, balancing service levels and cost, and resolving issues before customers ever feel them.”

    Where We Are Now: AI That’s Already Working

    Dispatch’s AI-powered platform, DispatchOne, is built for the reality enterprises face every day: fragmented fleets, inconsistent service, and limited visibility. Today, AI at Dispatch is focused on turning delivery complexity into controlled, scalable, data-driven outcomes. Current AI-driven capabilities include:

    • Predictive ETAs and dynamic SLAs: AI models continually refine arrival windows based on traffic, driver behavior, and real-world conditions.

    • Exception identification and resolution: The platform detects potential delivery failures early and recommends (or automates) mitigation.

    • Intelligent routing and service tradeoffs: AI enables teams to choose the fastest, most reliable, or most cost-efficient option based on business rules.

    • Delivery health visibility: Teams gain actionable insight without noise, so the right people act at the right moment.

    “We’ve moved beyond AI as a dashboard feature,” said Schofield. “It’s no longer just powering charts and alerts, it’s embedded directly in the workflow. Behind the scenes, it’s doing the heavy lifting in a very intentional way: predicting, adapting, and guiding every decision so teams unlock real impact and value without adding complexity.”

    What’s Coming in 2026: The Rise of Autonomous Delivery Ops

    Looking ahead, Dispatch leaders forecast a major industry milestone: agentic logistics operations. In 2026, AI will shift from supporting decision-making to actively owning it across planning, execution, and continuous improvement.

    Leone and Schofield expect three major changes to define the next year:

    1. AI-Orchestrated Networks Become Standard

      Enterprises will demand a single layer of intelligence to manage owned fleets, third-party carriers, and national driver networks together, optimizing across the entire ecosystem rather than in silos.

    2. Exception Prevention Replaces Exception Management

      AI will increasingly prevent disruptions by detecting risk early and re-routing or re-assigning automatically. Failures will become rarer, and when they happen, they’ll be less visible to customers.

    3. Delivery Becomes a Strategic Differentiator

      As AI reduces last-mile friction, businesses will compete on speed, reliability, and experience, not just cost. Delivery performance will become directly tied to brand loyalty and revenue retention.

    “2026 is the year last-mile operations start to run more like intelligent systems than manual processes,” Leone said. “The companies that win won’t be the ones with the biggest fleets, they’ll be the ones with the smartest orchestration.”

    What It Means for Businesses

    The Dispatch leadership perspective is clear: AI will change not only how deliveries happen, but what delivery means to the business.

    Enterprises can expect:

    • Lower delivery costs through continuous optimization and automation

    • Higher customer satisfaction with more reliable, predictable deliveries

    • The ability to scale volume without proportional headcount growth

    • Consistent service levels and branded delivery experiences across all regions and networks

    • New performance benchmarks powered by real-time AI insight and closed-loop learning

    • A last mile that shifts from cost center to profit engine, driving stronger margins, loyalty, and growth

    “AI will raise the floor for last-mile performance,” Schofield added. “But it also raises the ceiling, unlocking higher service levels, smarter cost control, and new ways to differentiate. Businesses will finally have the tools to design delivery experiences that feel effortless, while highly orchestrated and complex processes happen behind the scenes.

    The Bottom Line

    AI at the last mile is no longer a promise for the future. It’s already proving ROI by unifying delivery execution, surfacing smarter decisions, and preventing breakdowns before they occur. In 2026, Dispatch expects the last mile to become the smartest, most automated part of the supply chain. fully orchestrated by AI.

    “DispatchOne was built for this pivot,” Leone said. “We’re not just using AI to improve deliveries. We’re using AI to redefine last-mile logistics as a competitive advantage.”

    About Dispatch: Dispatch redefines the future of last-mile logistics. Its flagship platform, DispatchOne, is the AI-powered operating system that unifies owned fleets, carrier providers, and systems into one intelligent ecosystem. With the people-power of verified and vetted professional driver network, Dispatch turns delivery into a strategic advantage for businesses.

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    busek@accessnewswire.com

    Alexia Smith
    VP of Marketing
    (952) 444-5280

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    SOURCE: Dispatch

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  • Breakthrough Technologies Mature in Waves, Not Straight Lines

    Breakthrough Technologies Mature in Waves, Not Straight Lines

    NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / December 9, 2025 / Across global supply chains, companies and regulators are rethinking how materials move, how they retain identity, and how circular economies can operate with integrity rather than assumptions. The past decade made one truth unmistakable. Documentation alone cannot carry the weight of modern circularity goals. Materials require verification that survives transformation. Supply chains require evidence that travels with the product. And industries require authentication that is resilient, scalable, and built into the material itself.

    As part of a transformative 2025, SMX (NASDAQ:SMX) delivered that capability across plastics, metals, precious metals, packaging, and national recycling programs. Growing adoption naturally drew a wider audience. To anyone watching SMX’s progress, the past week showed what a turning point looks like, marked by heightened attention and the kind of movement that appears when markets enter price discovery around breakthrough technologies.

    SMX can control its part: the operations. It does not play analyst, set its own share price, or model for the future. What it does do, however, is build and deliver the assets those prices are ultimately based on. As more industries recognize the scale of what this technology enables, the path will include highs, lows, and periods of volatility as the market learns how to value a system that is creating a category rather than entering one. The increased interest is not accidental. It is a response to the depth and breadth of the partnerships SMX secured throughout 2025.

    Finding the Equilibrium

    Here is what those following SMX are beginning to recognize. When a verification technology starts transforming how multiple industries operate, the response does not unfold in a straight, predictable line. It builds in waves. Different sectors recognize value at different moments. Each successful deployment sends its own signal. And together, those signals form a pattern that reflects long-term transformation rather than short-term reaction. In SMX’s case, many of these global adoptions came in close succession, creating an intense period both operationally and for stakeholders watching the expansion unfold.

    What set that wave in motion was a series of partnerships and collaborations that demonstrated SMX’s expanding global footprint. The company announced that it is working directly with plastics producers, precious-metals players, and textile manufacturers to embed its molecular identity into polymers, metals, and finished materials. This process turns ordinary inputs into authenticated assets capable of declaring rather than stating their origin, composition, and recycling history.

    SMX advanced work in metals and precious metals with partners in Dubai and Europe, proving that identity can remain persistent through melting, recasting, and other high-intensity industrial processes. It also deepened collaborations across ASEAN in packaging, logistics, and recycling systems, validating how a national circularity model can function when every material carries its own verifiable truth.

    Interest rose naturally. As industries observed identity surviving heat, pressure, chemical alteration, and cross-border movement, the underlying capability became easier to grasp. Attention increased because the technology delivered what many believed could not, and likely never would be, achieved.

    As its unveiling shows, that interest did not rise in a neat, linear path. It increased in pulses, reflecting how different sectors discovered their own applications, how new data entered the ecosystem, and how partners shared results from real-world operations. The market’s response mirrors that cadence. The energy around SMX is not artificial. It is rooted in the substance of what the company is providing across continents.

    Why SMX Is Capturing the World’s Attention

    That is the nature of breakthrough technology. The world learns its potential in stages. Early results capture the imagination of one sector. Industrial validations draw in another. National programs unlock a third layer of visibility. Each milestone expands the story. Each collaboration expands the network. And each wave of interest reflects the growing realization that persistent material identity is not a theoretical goal. It is an operating system for the next generation of global supply chains.

    As 2026 approaches, SMX’s focus remains on the foundation built this year. The verification mesh forming across industries is not a concept stage. It is functioning inside factories, recycling facilities, metals hubs, and research institutes. The company’s collaborations prove that identity can withstand industrial stress. They prove that materials can carry verified data without disrupting production. They prove that circularity becomes practical when the material itself provides the evidence.

    This is the long-term value that defines SMX’s trajectory. The technology is being adopted, tested, and scaled in environments that represent billions of tons of global material flow. Each industry sees a different benefit. Plastics see authenticated circularity. Metals see fraud-resistant identity. Gold sees traceability that survives recasting. Packaging sees compliance built directly into the material. Recycling sees forensic visibility for every output.

    PROOF as the New Industry Standard

    These sectors will continue to adopt at a pace that fits their operational and regulatory realities. Several are already moving quickly as new frameworks begin aligning with SMX’s capabilities. Others are transitioning steadily as legacy systems give way to methods that offer clearer, verifiable data. Across all of them, the meaningful signal is not the day-to-day fluctuations in financial market terms. It is the structural value created when supply chains shift from documentation chains to memory systems, where materials themselves carry the truth.

    For stakeholders, the message is increasingly clear. Breakthrough technologies mature in waves, and each wave brings new sectors, new validations, and new opportunities. SMX’s progress in 2025 established the foundation for a 2026 shaped by scale, integration, and system-level adoption. The waves will keep coming, but they will do so over an architecture designed to support long-term, cross-industry transformation. In that environment, the value generated by persistent identity becomes cumulative rather than episodic.

    About SMX

    As global businesses face new and complex challenges relating to carbon neutrality and meeting new governmental and regional regulations and standards, SMX is able to offer players along the value chain access to its marking, tracking, measuring and digital platform technology to transition more successfully to a low-carbon economy.

    Forward-Looking Statements

    The information in this press release includes “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding expectations, beliefs, intentions, strategies, or projections relating to future events or circumstances. Any statements that refer to forecasts, estimates, plans, objectives, or other characterizations of future developments, including underlying assumptions, are forward-looking statements. Words such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “contemplate,” “continue,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect,” “forecast,” “intend,” “may,” “might,” “plan,” “possible,” “potential,” “predict,” “project,” “should,” “will,” and similar expressions may identify forward-looking statements, although not all forward-looking statements contain these identifying words.

    Forward-looking statements in this press release may include, for example: matters relating to the Company’s response to trading activity in its securities; the development, launch, and implementation of SMX’s joint projects with manufacturers and supply-chain participants across plastics, metals, rubber, textiles, and other sectors; the Company’s strategy, future operations, financial position, estimated revenues and losses, projected costs, prospects, and plans; SMX’s ability to develop and commercialize new products and services, including the Plastic Cycle Token; SMX’s ability to integrate future expansion opportunities; anticipated growth and cost-efficiency; the Company’s product development timelines and expected research and development expenditures; the adoption, market acceptance, or success of SMX’s business model and verification technologies; developments relating to SMX’s industry and competitive landscape; and the Company’s technological objectives.

    These forward-looking statements are based on information available as of the date of this press release and on current expectations, forecasts, and assumptions that involve a number of judgments, risks, and uncertainties. Forward-looking statements should not be regarded as predictions of future events, nor should they be relied upon as representing the Company’s views as of any subsequent date. SMX undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date they were made, except as may be required under applicable securities laws.

    Actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied in these forward-looking statements as a result of a number of known and unknown risks and uncertainties. These include, but are not limited to: the Company’s ability to maintain its Nasdaq listing; changes in applicable laws or regulations; lingering or future effects of the COVID-19 pandemic; the ability to implement business plans, forecasts, and expectations and to identify or realize additional opportunities; risks associated with downturns or rapid changes in the highly competitive industries in which SMX operates; the ability of SMX and its collaborators to successfully develop, commercialize, or scale products and services in a timely manner; the risk that the Company may not achieve or sustain profitability; the need for additional capital, and the availability and terms of such capital; risks associated with managing growth and expanding operations; risks of supply-chain disruption, manufacturing limitations, or delays; risks relating to securing, maintaining, or protecting intellectual property; and other economic, business, or competitive risks described in SMX’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

    Contact: info@securitymattersltd.com

    SOURCE: SMX (Security Matters) Public Limited

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  • Foundry Strengthens Executive Leadership with Promotion of Ling Tian to Chief Financial Officer

    Foundry Strengthens Executive Leadership with Promotion of Ling Tian to Chief Financial Officer

    Appointment of seasoned finance leader advances Foundry’s long-term growth strategy and value creation

    SAN FRANCISO, CA / ACCESS Newswire / December 9, 2025 / Foundry, the leading global tech media, data, and marketing services company, is thrilled to announce the promotion of Ling Tian to Chief Financial Officer. In this expanded role, Tian will oversee the company’s global financial strategy, including financial planning and analysis, treasury, accounting, and long-term capital allocation.

    “Ling has been instrumental in strengthening our financial foundation, and her promotion to CFO reflects both her impact and the confidence we have in her leadership as we shape Foundry’s next chapter,” said Mike Finnerty, CEO of Foundry. “As we scale our global operations and pursue long-term growth, Ling’s strategic vision, steady guidance, and deep understanding of our business will be critical in driving our continued success.”

    Tian joined Foundry in 2024 and previously served as Vice President of Strategic Finance, where she built and led the Financial Planning & Analysis organization supporting all Foundry teams. Following Foundry’s sale to Regent earlier this year, Tian has been instrumental in establishing the company’s standalone financial operations and led the migration to a global ERP system.

    Before joining Foundry, Ling served as Vice President of FP&A at Wrike, where she oversaw the company’s integration following its acquisition by Citrix, and later played a key role in Citrix’s sale to Vista Equity Partners and Elliott Management, as well as Wrike’s subsequent sale to Symphony Technology Group. Earlier in her career, Ling spent 15 years at Autodesk, progressing through a range of finance leadership roles across FP&A, Sales Finance, and Revenue Accounting.

    “I’m honored to step into the role of CFO at such a pivotal moment for Foundry,” said Ling Tian. “Having had the opportunity to work closely with our teams across the globe, I’ve seen firsthand the strength of our business, the power of our brands, and the momentum we’re building. I’m excited to partner with Mike and the leadership team to advance our strategic vision, deepen our operational rigor, and position Foundry for long-term growth.”

    As B2B marketing evolves toward more human and personalized data-driven engagement, Foundry remains committed to helping technology companies connect with buyers in meaningful ways. By combining intent data with powerful storytelling, Foundry delivers experiences that resonate with buyers’ unique needs, foster trust, and build valuable relationships.

    To learn more about Foundry’s technology marketing and buyer engagement solutions, please visit: foundryco.com.

    About Foundry
    Foundry helps companies bring their visions to reality through a combination of media, marketing technologies, and proprietary data on a global scale. Our platforms are powered by data from an owned and operated ecosystem of global editorial brands, awards, and events, all engineered and integrated to drive marketing campaigns for technology companies.

    Foundry is one of the world’s leading tech media, data and marketing services companies, and is the proud owner of the global tech sector’s most revered media brands – CIO, Computerworld, CSO, InfoWorld, Macworld, Network World, PCWorld, Tech Advisor and TechHive. To learn more, visit  foundryco.com.

    Media contact:
    Ameera McNeal, Marketing Director
    Ameera_mcneal@foundryco.com

    SOURCE: Foundry

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  • Techmer PM Joins Formerra’s Portfolio in North America

    Techmer PM Joins Formerra’s Portfolio in North America

    Formerra will distribute Techmer PM color masterbatches, high-performance additives, and pre-colored compounds across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.

    ROMEOVILLE, ILLINOIS / ACCESS Newswire / December 9, 2025 / Formerra, a leader in performance materials distribution, today announced the addition of Techmer PM color masterbatches, high-performance additives, and pre-colored compounds to its expansive portfolio of materials. With this partnership, Formerra advances its application-specific lineup, aligning its material portfolio to customers’ evolving needs across North America.

    A U.S.-based plastics compounder, Techmer PM specializes in value-added color and additive masterbatches and engineered compounds for high-performance plastics and fibers. These products are used in various industries such as medical, automotive, packaging, and consumer goods applications. Techmer PM has consistently invested in its optical and color capabilities, including the recent acquisition of OptiColor Inc. and Colors for Plastics.

    “Techmer PM’s commitment to innovation and technical excellence aligns perfectly with Formerra’s mission to deliver best-in-class materials and responsive service,” said Cathy Dodd, CEO at Formerra. “Backed by our expert technical guidance, this partnership lets us provide customers with a portfolio of masterbatches and pre-colored compounds that drives performance and sustainability.”

    Mike Ellison, VP, Product Management, adds, “The extensive pre-colored compound, additive, and color masterbatch offerings from Techmer PM cover processing, aesthetic, bio-based, regulatory, and performance needs.”

    Highlights of the distributed Techmer PM products include:

    • Regulated Medical Color Systems: ISO 10993-tested palettes with regulatory statements; proven in PPSU, PA, PP, and ABS.

    • Aesthetic Effects & Laser Functionality: Full spectrum from metallics and color-shifting to photochromic and Techsplatter, a proprietary visual effect; full laser additive line covers multiple needs.

    • Circularity & Sustainable Material Solutions: PLA/alt-resin colors, HiTerra® rPET Revive to repair PET, NIR-sortable blacks (APR “preferred” in HDPE), and more.

    • Processing, Performance & Protection Additives: Techsperse proprietary dispersion technology, UV/heat stabilization, FR systems with halogen-free options, tracer technologies, antimicrobial packages, purge technologies.

    “Formerra’s deep expertise in applications, requirements, and materials makes them an ideal partner to expand our market reach,” said Craig Foster, CEO at Techmer PM. “By combining our strengths, we’ll help customers accelerate their speed to market with the assurance of proven technologies.”

    Key Details:

    • Formerra will distribute Techmer PM’s pre-colored compounds, colorants, additives, and masterbatches across North America.

    • Techmer PM brings a deep portfolio of color and additive masterbatches: Medical/regulatory-ready palettes, aesthetic effects (including Techsplatter), sustainability solutions (HiTerra® rPET Revive, NIR-sortable blacks), and performance/processing additives (TechSperse, FR/UV systems).

    • The partnership pairs Formerra’s technical support and supply reliability with Techmer PM’s specialized materials and color/additive expertise to help customers launch better products faster.

    About Formerra

    Formerra is a preeminent distributor of engineered materials, connecting the world’s leading polymer producers with thousands of OEMs and brand owners across healthcare, consumer, industrial, and mobility markets. Powered by technical and commercial expertise, it brings a distinctive combination of portfolio depth, supply chain strength, industry knowledge, service, leading e-commerce capabilities, and ingenuity. The experienced Formerra team helps customers across multiple industries to design, select, process, and develop products in new and better ways – driving improved performance, productivity, reliability, and sustainability. To learn more, visit www.formerra.com.

    About Techmer PM

    Techmer PM is a leading designer and producer of engineered materials and polymer solutions such as concentrated color or additive masterbatches that provide specific performance and/or functional requirements. The company collaborates with plastics processors, fabricators, designers, specifiers, and brand owners to enhance product function and appearance in numerous end-use markets. Founded in 1981, the company operates plants across North America and has extensive expertise across resin technologies and with virtually every plastic- and fiber-related process, including additive manufacturing, blown film, nonwovens, and injection molding. For more information, visit www.techmerpm.com.

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    Formerra has been named distributor for Techmer PM pre-colored compounds, colorants, and additives for a wide range of applications (left). Techmer PM production facility in Clinton, TN (right).

    Media contacts

    Jackie Morris
    Marketing Communications Manager, Formerra
    jackie.morris@formerra.com
    +1 630-972-3144

    Jill Warren
    Marketing Communications Manager, Techmer PM
    jwarren@techmerpm.com
    +1 865-210-4078

    SOURCE: Formerra

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  • Precoro Delivers Next-Level Procurement Analytics Suite

    Precoro Delivers Next-Level Procurement Analytics Suite

    NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK / ACCESS Newswire / December 9, 2025 / Precoro, the procurement centralization and automation platform, expands its visibility and decision-making capabilities with a fully integrated procurement analytics suite that includes advanced dashboards, the AI Assistant, and Approval SLA. Teams can now run real-time procurement analytics on spend, get instant insights from AI, and keep approvals on schedule, without wasting time on fragmented tools or spreadsheets.

    “As purchasing grows more distributed and data-heavy, mid-market teams need the same clarity and discipline large enterprises rely on,” said Andrew Zhyvolovych, CEO of Precoro. “That’s why we continuously enhance Precoro with top-tier features that make visibility, analysis, and timely approvals simple.”

    ##A Unified Procurement Analytics Layer for Smarter Spend Decisions

    Precoro’s dashboards, AI Assistant, and Approval SLA work together to solve three core challenges finance and procurement teams face: fragmented data, manual reporting, and unpredictable approvals.

    Procurement analytics dashboards act as the core analytical workspace, providing instant visibility into budgets, spend trends, and supplier activity. KPIs update in real time for each department and location, making it easy to compare performance, spot issues, and visualize procurement’s impact across the organization.

    The AI Assistant turns that visibility into actionable insight. It identifies anomalies, explains unusual changes, and highlights patterns that need attention. Instead of digging through multiple reports, users get quick summaries of trends, instant answers to “what happened” and “why,” and a deeper understanding of what drives spend.

    The Approval SLA brings even more predictability and discipline to workflows. Clear deadlines for each approval step ensure requestors know when documents will be reviewed, approvers receive timely notifications to stay on track, and teams prevent costly slowdowns or operational disruptions.

    ##What It Means for Businesses

    With the procurement analytics suite now within reach for mid-market companies, they no longer have to guess where funds are allocated or which approvals are holding up operations.

    By putting all procurement data in one place and surfacing it through dashboards, AI insights, and approval timelines, teams can:

    • Detect overspending before it becomes a problem

    • Improve approval predictability and enforce compliance

    • Cut hours spent on spreadsheets and manual reporting

    • Compare spend patterns across departments, suppliers, and locations

    • Make data-backed decisions and scale with confidence

    “We’re constantly innovating,” added Zhyvolovych. “Our goal is to equip growing teams with sophisticated tools that make procurement simple and predictable, so they can act confidently and stay on track. Our upcoming updates will further expand procurement analytics, streamline workflows, and connect with key platforms, letting companies scale without procurement slowdowns.”

    ##About Precoro

    Precoro is a procurement centralization and automation platform that gives companies advanced analytics, visibility, control, and confidence in their spend. By unifying procurement data and workflows in one place, Precoro helps organizations build a structured, accountable process that works seamlessly across multiple teams and locations.

    Today, over 1,000 companies in 80+ countries rely on Precoro to transform fragmented processes into connected, efficient, and cost-smart procedures with the use of the procurement analytics suite.

    To learn more, visit precoro.com.

    Contact Information

    Maryna Marochko
    Marketing Manager
    marina@precoro.com
    +380987513686

    .

    SOURCE: Maryna Marochko

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  • 5E Advanced Materials Reports Positive Progress with Commencement of LCD Glass Trial

    5E Advanced Materials Reports Positive Progress with Commencement of LCD Glass Trial

    Customer Initiates Product Testing with Glass Furnace Receiving First Batch of 5E Boric Acid; Results Expected Before Year-end

    HESPERIA, CA / ACCESS Newswire / December 9, 2025 / 5E Advanced Materials, Inc. (“5E” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ:FEAM)(ASX:5EA), a U.S. development-stage company focused on becoming a vertically integrated global leader and supplier of refined borates and advanced boron derivative materials, today announced that the major domestic LCD glass manufacturer, to which 5E shipped twenty tons of borates, has commenced testing with 5E’s boric acid being dispatched into the glass furnace.

    In October 2025, 5E shipped twenty tons of high-quality boric acid overseas for the customer’s final phase of testing. Previously, the customer had performed a successful laboratory bench testing program where 5E’s boric acid passed all required specifications. Upon the successful bench trial, the customer required 5E to perform a supply-chain trial where two tons of product were shipped in a container across the Pacific Ocean. 5E’s product performed well during the second trial and the successful supply chain trial paved the way for the final tank trial test.

    “This final tank trial is a major commercial de-risking milestone for 5E that builds upon the successful supply chain trial from earlier in the year. The twenty tons of boric acid we shipped have now begun testing and the reports have been highly positive with product meeting the customer’s specifications, flowing well into the glass furnace,” said Paul Weibel, Chief Executive Officer of 5E Advanced Materials. “The LCD glass industry has the most rigorous product specifications in the borates market and completing this test positions 5E to advance multi-year supply agreements. 5E has diligently demonstrated our borates meet and exceed the highest specifications and I’m incredibly proud of our team and the capabilities we are demonstrating to the market.”

    The borates market is currently dominated by a global oligopoly, and many industrial customers require three vetted and qualified suppliers. In practice, most customers rely on internal waivers to purchase from only two suppliers due to this market concentration. The need for an additional reliable domestic supplier is top of mind for customers. Boron’s recent inclusion on the United States Department of Interior’s 2025 Critical Minerals List, together with the designation of 5E’s facility as Critical Infrastructure, reinforces the strategic importance of 5E’s potential entry into this concentrated market.

    About 5E Advanced Materials, Inc.
    5E Advanced Materials, Inc. (NASDAQ:FEAM)(ASX:5EA) is focused on becoming a vertically integrated global leader and supplier of refined borates and advanced boron materials, complemented by calcium-based co-products, and potentially other by-products such as lithium carbonate. The Company’s mission is to become a supplier of these critical materials to industries addressing global decarbonization, energy independence, food, national security, and the defense sector. The Company believes factors such as government regulation and incentives focused on domestic manufacturing and supply chains and capital investments across industries will drive demand for end-use applications like solar and wind energy infrastructure, neodymium-ferro-boron magnets, defense applications, lithium-ion batteries, and other critical material applications. The business is based on the Company’s large domestic boron resource, which is located in Southern California and designated as Critical Infrastructure by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and with the U.S. Government’s 2025 Critical Minerals List following boron’s inclusion.

    Forward Looking Statements
    Statements in this press release may contain “forward-looking statements” that are subject to substantial risks and uncertainties. Forward-looking statements contained in this press release may be identified by the use of words such as “may,” “will,” “should,” “expect,” “plan,” “anticipate,” “could,” “intend,” “target,” “project,” “contemplate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “predict,” “potential” or “continue” or the negative of these terms or other similar expressions, and include, but are not limited to, statements regarding the Company’s development plans, production capabilities, commercialization strategy, offtake discussions, customer qualification processes and success thereof, market demand for boron and lithium, the potential applications of its products across energy, defense, and industrial markets, and ability to access and secure any government-based financing. Any forward-looking statements are based on 5E’s current expectations, forecasts, and assumptions and are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual outcomes and results to differ materially and adversely from those set forth in or implied by such forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, statements regarding the Company’s development plans, production capabilities, commercialization strategy, offtake discussions, customer qualification processes, market demand for boron and lithium, and potential applications of its products across energy, defense, and industrial markets, and ability to access and secure any government-based financing. For a discussion of other risks and uncertainties, and other important factors, any of which could cause our actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements, see the section entitled “Risk Factors” in 5E’s most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and its other reports filed with the SEC. Forward-looking statements contained in this announcement are based on information available to 5E as of the date hereof and are made only as of the date of this release. 5E undertakes no obligation to update such information except as required under applicable law. These forward-looking statements should not be relied upon as representing 5E’s views as of any date subsequent to the date of this press release. In light of the foregoing, investors are urged not to rely on any forward-looking statement in reaching any conclusion or making any investment decision about any securities of 5E.

    For further information contact:

    Investor Relations
    Brett Maas
    Hayden IR, LLC
    FEAM@haydenir.com
    Ph: +1 (480) 861-2425

    Media Relations
    Paola Ashton
    PRA Communications
    team@pracommunications.com
    Ph: +1 (604) 681-1407

    SOURCE: 5E Advanced Materials, Inc.

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  • Survivors of Abuse NY Addresses Massage Spa Sexual Abuse Cases in New York

    Survivors of Abuse NY Addresses Massage Spa Sexual Abuse Cases in New York

    NEW YORK, NY – December 02, 2025 – PRESSADVANTAGE –

    Survivors of Abuse NY announced its continued representation of survivors of sexual abuse that occurred in massage spas and similar professional settings throughout New York. Based in New York City, the firm handles civil litigation involving misconduct by massage therapists, spa personnel, and business owners, focusing on accountability and legal protection for survivors. The organization’s efforts reflect a growing awareness of professional misconduct in personal care industries and the importance of transparency in institutional oversight.

    “Sexual abuse that occurs in massage spas presents unique legal challenges because it often involves a violation of professional trust,” said Thomas Giuffra, Esq., attorney at Survivors of Abuse NY. “Our work is focused on ensuring that survivors understand their rights under New York law and that businesses meet their obligations to maintain safe and ethical environments.”

    massage spa sexual abuse lawyer New York

    Massage spa sexual abuse cases involve acts of misconduct committed by licensed or unlicensed practitioners during services that require physical contact. These incidents may include inappropriate touching, coercion, or conduct that exceeds professional boundaries. Survivors of Abuse NY represents individuals in civil claims against both the perpetrators and the businesses that employed or failed to supervise them. Civil actions in this area examine whether spa owners or operators fulfilled their legal duties, including conducting background checks, enforcing professional codes of conduct, and responding appropriately to complaints.

    Under New York law, establishments offering massage or personal wellness services are required to comply with professional licensing and consumer protection regulations. When businesses ignore these requirements or fail to address reports of misconduct, they may be held liable for negligence or inadequate supervision. Courts review whether owners or managers took reasonable steps to prevent harm, properly investigated allegations, and maintained policies to safeguard clients. Such legal actions aim not only to provide redress for survivors but also to encourage higher ethical standards within the industry.

    Survivors of Abuse NY’s approach to representing survivors of massage spa sexual abuse integrates legal advocacy with trauma-informed support. The firm’s attorneys work with investigators and experts in professional conduct to assess how institutional failures may have contributed to the abuse. This process includes reviewing employee records, customer complaints, and relevant licensing documentation. When misconduct is identified, civil litigation provides a means for survivors to seek damages and to prompt operational reforms that protect future clients.

    Recent legislative reforms in New York have also expanded survivors’ access to justice. The Child Victims Act and the Adult Survivors Act extended the statute of limitations for filing civil claims related to sexual abuse and opened temporary filing windows for older cases that were previously time-barred. These laws have allowed survivors of misconduct, including incidents that occurred in massage or spa settings, to pursue civil remedies even years after the events took place. Survivors of Abuse NY provides education on how these statutes apply and how survivors can use them to pursue accountability.

    Cases involving massage spa sexual abuse frequently highlight issues of regulatory oversight and professional accountability. Civil suits can expose lapses in hiring practices or failures to monitor employees accused of misconduct. By holding establishments accountable, these legal actions encourage compliance with state licensing standards and reinforce the obligation of businesses to provide safe environments for clients. Survivors of Abuse NY continues to advocate for improved enforcement of these standards and for stronger protections for consumers across the wellness and personal care industries.

    Education and community outreach remain central to the organization’s mission. Survivors of Abuse NY conducts informational programs to help survivors, advocacy groups, and the general public understand how civil law functions in cases of professional misconduct. These programs explain how to recognize potential violations, how to report incidents, and how civil proceedings differ from criminal prosecutions. The firm’s educational initiatives aim to improve transparency, empower survivors with accurate information, and promote accountability across professional sectors.

    Attorney Thomas Giuffra, Esq., has extensive experience representing survivors in cases involving institutional and professional misconduct. His work focuses on balancing legal advocacy with a respect for survivors’ emotional well-being. Under his leadership, Survivors of Abuse NY has contributed to the broader discussion about professional regulation and the prevention of abuse in service industries. By emphasizing education, representation, and reform, the organization continues to support survivors and encourage integrity within regulated professions.

    Survivors of Abuse NY remains committed to advocating for the rights of those affected by sexual abuse in professional environments. Through litigation, education, and collaboration with community organizations, the firm continues to advance standards of accountability and promote public understanding of survivors’ rights under New York law.

    For more information, visit the Survivors of Abuse NY website. To learn more about legal representation for survivors of professional misconduct, contact Survivors of Abuse NY directly.

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    Thomas Giuffra, Esq. – The Abuse Lawyer NY
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    New York, NY 10017

  • The Wedding Planner Hong Kong Announces Strengthened Event Planning Capabilities to Support Structured and Highly Coordinated Celebrations

    The Wedding Planner Hong Kong Announces Strengthened Event Planning Capabilities to Support Structured and Highly Coordinated Celebrations

    HONG KONG, HK – December 02, 2025 – PRESSADVANTAGE –

    The Wedding Planner Hong Kong has announced strengthened event planning capabilities designed to support clients seeking structured, detail-oriented, and culturally aligned coordination for weddings and related celebrations. This update reflects the company’s ongoing effort to address the rising complexity of modern event planning, where clients increasingly expect seamless organization, accurate execution, and thoughtful attention to cultural traditions.

    According to insights from the company, event planning in Hong Kong has evolved significantly in recent years. Couples now navigate a wider range of expectations, from venue logistics to ceremonial details, guest experience design, and cross-cultural coordination. The Wedding Planner Hong Kong’s announcement focuses on enhancing its ability to manage these multifaceted elements through streamlined planning processes built around consistency, clear communication, and structured workflow management.

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    The strengthened event planning capabilities of The Wedding Planner Hong Kong aim to address key challenges that couples often encounter during the preparation process. These challenges include coordinating with multiple vendors, aligning schedules, managing cultural rituals with accuracy, and ensuring that all details are executed according to plan. Many events today incorporate components from different cultural backgrounds, requiring a high level of precision to ensure that each tradition is respected and implemented correctly. The Wedding Planner Hong Kong’s approach is designed to provide reliable guidance in these areas, reducing uncertainty for clients navigating the complexity of planning.

    One of the core updates involves a refined planning framework that supports the early stages of event organization. This includes structured consultations, detailed timeline development, and clearer workflow mapping that outlines key milestones leading up to the event date. By establishing these components early, the planning team can better anticipate potential challenges and align decisions with the expectations of the couple and their families. The objective is to create a foundation that ensures clarity throughout the planning journey.

    The Wedding Planner Hong Kong also emphasized the importance of communication in event planning. Modern events often involve multiple stakeholders—venue teams, service providers, family members, and cultural or ceremonial facilitators. Without structured communication protocols, misunderstandings can occur, leading to delays or inconsistencies. The strengthened communication process outlined in the announcement focuses on timely updates, cross-vendor coordination, and centralized documentation, helping to ensure that all parties involved remain aligned on expectations and responsibilities.

    Another part of the strengthened offering includes improved support for venue planning. Venue selection plays a central role in determining the overall flow of an event, influencing everything from guest movement and ceremony placement to photography planning and schedule structure. The Wedding Planner Hong Kong’s team has refined its venue review process to help clients identify factors such as capacity limits, layout suitability, lighting conditions, and cultural ceremony requirements. According to the announcement, this approach aims to reduce unexpected issues during setup and ensure that all activities are aligned with the chosen space.

    The announcement also references improved vendor management capabilities. Events typically require collaboration with florists, decorators, caterers, photographers, transportation providers, and ceremonial specialists. Coordinating these parties requires a balanced combination of logistical oversight and clear documentation. The Wedding Planner Hong Kong has introduced updated systems for managing vendor timelines, confirming requirements, and preventing scheduling overlaps. By creating a unified point of coordination, the company seeks to reduce the risk of miscommunication and ensure smoother execution on the event day.

    Early users of the updated planning approach have noted improvements in organization, clarity, and predictability throughout the preparation process. Many couples reported that having detailed timelines and structured communication helped reduce uncertainty, while cultural guidance played an important role in supporting cross-tradition ceremonies. The Wedding Planner Hong Kong stated that this feedback influenced the decision to formally announce the strengthened capabilities, as consistent patterns emerged showing the need for more structured planning support within the industry.

    Another area highlighted in the announcement is contingency planning. Events often face unexpected challenges, such as weather changes, schedule adjustments, or last-minute vendor issues. The Wedding Planner Hong Kong has integrated clearer contingency protocols into its planning framework, ensuring that alternate solutions can be implemented without disrupting the overall flow of the event. These contingencies are tailored based on event type, venue conditions, and cultural requirements, offering clients assurance that the planning team is prepared for various scenarios.

    The announcement also touches on the importance of guest experience design. As events become more immersive, the guest journey—from arrival to seating management, transitions between activities, and overall comfort—plays an increasingly central role in the perception of the celebration. The strengthened planning capabilities incorporate a more comprehensive approach to guest flow design, allowing smoother transitions between ceremonial segments, meals, receptions, and entertainment components.

    The Wedding Planner Hong Kong emphasized that the updated planning approach is designed to be adaptable rather than rigid. Couples have varying priorities, from intimate gatherings to large-scale celebrations, and the enhanced system supports customization based on individual needs. Whether the focus is on cultural accuracy, creative design, logistical structure, or streamlined coordination, the updated framework allows flexibility while maintaining a consistent underlying structure.

    This announcement reflects broader industry trends in which event planning organizations are adopting more structured processes to meet rising expectations. As celebrations incorporate more diverse cultural elements, digital coordination tools, and complex logistical requirements, the need for clear planning systems has become more evident. The Wedding Planner Hong Kong’s strengthened capabilities are intended to support these evolving needs through reliable, methodical, and detail-driven coordination.

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  • Worksport Achieves Historic Online Sales Milestone With Record Black Friday Performance

    Worksport Achieves Historic Online Sales Milestone With Record Black Friday Performance

    400% YoY Increase; Direct-to-consumer e-commerce single day sales exceed $200,000 and weekly sales reach $665,000

    WEST SENECA, NY / ACCESS Newswire / December 2, 2025 / Worksport Ltd. (NASDAQ:WKSP) (“Worksport” or the “Company”), a U.S.-based innovator in advanced manufacturing, clean energy technologies and automotive accessories, serving both consumer and reseller markets, today announced that November 28, 2025, marked the highest single day of online sales in its history. Worksport.com generated more than $200,000 in one day, representing an increase of over 400 percent compared to Black Friday 2024 when the Company recorded approximately $40,000 in online sales.

    The performance reflects a sharp rise in direct-to-consumer demand. Last week was the highest online sales week the Company has ever recorded, generating $665,000 in total e-commerce revenue. These results are solely from Worksport.com and do not includeanyB2B (business-to-business) or whole sale activity.

    Management reports that the commercial debut of the SOLIS solar cover and COR portable power system on November 28 contributed to the acceleration. The Company believes these products will form a strong revenue stream in 2026, complementing Worksport’s expanding U.S. manufacturing platform and growing customer base.

    “Our online performance continues to build momentum,” said Steven Rossi, CEO of Worksport. “Consumers continue to adopt to our brand and growing array of products, and our team delivered record results. We believe this trend supports our long-term strategy of scaling both e-commerce and clean-tech product sales. With new products now in market and strong demand indicators, we see a positive setup for 2026.”

    The Company continues to expand sales across its portfolio of U.S. manufactured tonneau covers while advancing its clean energy line, including the SOLIS solar cover, COR portable nano-grid, and Terravis Energy’s Zerofrost heat pump technology. Management believes these product lines position Worksport for continued growth as it enters the new year, and beyond.

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    Investor Relations, Worksport Ltd. T: 1 (888) 554-8789-128
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    About Worksport

    Worksport Ltd. (Nasdaq: WKSP), through its subsidiaries, designs, develops, manufactures, and owns the intellectual property on a variety of tonneau covers, solar integrations, portable power systems, and clean heating & cooling solutions. Worksport has an active partnership with Hyundai for the SOLIS Solar cover. Additionally, Worksport’s hard-folding cover, designed and manufactured in-house, is compatible with all major truck models and is gaining traction with newer truck makers including the electric vehicle (EV) sector. Worksport seeks to capitalize on the growing shift of consumer mindsets towards clean energy integrations with its proprietary solar solutions, mobile energy storage systems (ESS), and Cold-Climate Heat Pump (CCHP) technology. Terravis Energy’s website is terravisenergy.com.

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    The Company does not endorse, ensure the accuracy of, or accept any responsibility for any content on these third-party websites other than content published by the Company. Investors and others should note that the Company announces material financial information to our investors using our investor relations website, press releases, Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC”) filings, and public conference calls and webcasts. The Company also uses social media to announce Company news and other information. The Company encourages investors, the media, and others to review the information the Company publishes on social media. The Company does not selectively disclose material non-public information on social media. If there is any significant financial information, the Company will release it broadly to the public through a press release or SEC filing prior to publishing it on social media.

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  • Dr. Emily Kirby Integrates Journavx into Enhanced Recovery Protocol

    Dr. Emily Kirby Integrates Journavx into Enhanced Recovery Protocol

    December 09, 2025 – PRESSADVANTAGE –

    Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon Dr. Emily Kirby announced the integration of Journavx (suzetrigine), the FDA’s recently approved non-opioid pain medication, into her Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) protocol. The addition made Dr. Kirby among the first plastic surgeons in the region to incorporate the new medication into patient care protocols for rapid recovery plastic surgery.

    “When I learned about Journavx, I knew immediately that it would be a perfect fit for what we’re already doing with our ERAS protocol,” said Dr. Kirby. “We have always focused on giving patients the most comfortable recovery possible, while avoiding heavy reliance on opioids whenever possible, and this gives us another excellent tool to do exactly that.”

    Dr. Kirby developed her ERAS protocol over more than 14 years of practice, incorporating evidence-based techniques, including pre-operative preparation, strategic medication timing, ultrasound-guided nerve blocks, and early mobilization techniques.

    “I’ve always believed that the best recovery comes from preventing pain from multiple angles rather than just throwing one strong, non-specific medication at it,” Dr. Kirby explained. “Journavx works completely differently from our nerve blocks and other techniques, so it effectively complements our comprehensive approach.”

    The clinical trials that led to Journavx approval included abdominoplasty (tummy tuck) procedures, which Dr. Kirby performs regularly. In these trials, Journavx demonstrated significant pain reduction compared to placebo while performing similarly to traditional opioid combinations. Dr. Kirby noted that the medication’s favorable side effect profile, which included occasional mild skin irritation and muscle spasms, made it an attractive addition to her pain management approach for patients undergoing tummy tucks and other procedures.

    “What interests me most about advances like this is seeing how much more comfortable my patients are during recovery,” noted Dr. Kirby. “When someone can get up and gently start moving around the day of surgery without significant discomfort, that’s when I know we’re doing something right.”

    Dr. Kirby has been recognized as a Castle Connolly Top Doctor for six consecutive years and a Texas Super Doctor for seven consecutive years. She operates at her office-based Quad A-accredited City Surgery Center, working with board-certified anesthesiologists.

    Board-certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, Dr. Kirby completed her medical training at Texas A&M College of Medicine, followed by a six-year integrated plastic surgery residency at The University of Kentucky. She completed additional fellowship training in pediatric and craniofacial plastic surgery before establishing her Fort Worth private practice. Dr. Kirby also served as the first female Chief of Plastic Surgery at Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital, the largest hospital in Fort Worth.

    Drawing from this extensive training and experience, Dr. Kirby’s approach combines surgical techniques with individualized recovery plans based on each patient’s medical history and procedure requirements.

    “My patients often tell me they were surprised by how manageable their recovery was,” Dr. Kirby stated. “Adding Journavx to our toolkit means we can offer even more patients that same positive experience without the nuisance of opioid side effects.”

    The enhanced ERAS protocol with Journavx is now available to all qualifying patients at Kirby Plastic Surgery.

    About Kirby Plastic Surgery

    Kirby Plastic Surgery is located at 5075 Edwards Ranch Rd, Fort Worth, TX 76109. Patients interested in learning more about Dr. Kirby’s Enhanced Recovery After Surgery protocol or scheduling a consultation may contact the office by calling or texting (817) 292-4200 or visiting the practice website.

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    Kirby Plastic Surgery
    Randol Kirby
    817.292.4200
    info@kirbyplasticsurgery.com
    5075 Edwards Ranch Rd, Fort Worth, TX 76109