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Business Wire
3 hours ago
- Business
- Business Wire
Orion S.A. Earns 10 Safety Awards From International Carbon Black Association
HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Orion S.A. (NYSE: OEC), a global specialty chemicals producer, has received 10 safety awards from the International Carbon Black Association, which each year recognizes companies that have superior safety records at their manufacturing sites. The ICBA said Orion 'set the benchmark' for the carbon black industry for employee health and safety. The awards are part of the association's Safety Recognition Program, a voluntary initiative based on verified data from the previous year. 'Safety is our highest priority at our sites and throughout our company,' Orion CEO Corning Painter said. 'As we continue to focus our capital investments more on maintenance and reliability across our global operations, we expect to build on our success with safety.' Eight Orion plants won Gold Awards. The sites were in Belpre, Ohio; Berre-l'Étang, France; Huaibei, China; Ivanhoe, Louisiana; Jaslo, Poland; Paulinia, Brazil; Ravenna, Italy; and Yeosu, South Korea. Facilities earning Gold Awards must fulfill a variety of criteria, including receiving globally recognized safety certifications, having no regulatory citations for safety-related events, audits or activities, among other requirements. Two additional Orion plants — in Orange, Texas, and Qingdao, China — received Bronze Awards for recording zero 'Lost Work Day' cases, defined as nonfatal occupational injuries or illnesses that result in missed workdays. 'The ICBA's recognition reflects our employees' unwavering commitment and belief that achieving a consistently injury-free workplace is both attainable and a core value of our company,' said Carlos Quinones, senior vice president of Global Operations at Orion. For more information, check the ICBA's website: About Orion S.A. Orion S.A. (NYSE: OEC) is a leading global supplier of carbon black, a solid form of carbon produced as powder or pellets. The material is made to customers' exacting specifications for tires, coatings, ink, batteries, plastics and numerous other specialty, high-performance applications. Carbon black is used to tint, colorize, provide reinforcement, conduct electricity, increase durability and add UV protection. Orion has four innovation centers and produces carbon black at 15 plants worldwide, offering the most diverse variety of production processes in the industry. The company's corporate lineage goes back more than 160 years to Germany, where it operates the world's longest-running carbon black plant. Orion is a leading innovator, applying a deep understanding of customers' needs to deliver sustainable solutions. For more information, please visit Forward-Looking Statements This document contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements are statements of future expectations that are based on current expectations and assumptions and involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results, performance or events to differ materially from those expressed or implied in these statements. You should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. Each forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date of the particular statement. New risk factors and uncertainties emerge from time to time and it is not possible to predict all risk factors and uncertainties, nor can we assess the extent to which any factor, or combination of factors, may cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statements. We undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement as a result of new information, future events or other information, other than as required by applicable law.
Yahoo
16 hours ago
- Science
- Yahoo
Space photo of the day for June 19, 2025
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. With the upcoming Artemis 2 mission slated for launch in April 2026, the crew members practice all scenarios, including the worst cases. Crew members assigned to the Artemis 2 mission practice with mannequins inside the Crew Module Test Article (CMTA), a full-scale mockup of the Orion spacecraft, as it falls into Floridian waters as a part of a recovery procedure for a launch pad abort scenario. The module was recovered off the coast of Florida near the agency's Kennedy Space Center. The Artemis 2 mission is part of a decades long legacy in NASA's attempts to return to the moon. It will be the "first crewed mission on NASA's path to establishing a long-term presence at the moon, according to NASA. Building on the work of the Artemis 1 mission, which launched in 2022, Artemis 2 will send four crew members aboard the Orion spacecraft around the moon for 10 days. During this time the crew will be able to test the spacecraft to all the systems operate to keep humans alive in the deep space environment. Unfortunately, there are many things that can happen to stop the launch from happening, and the crew needs to be prepared for all scenarios. Working with the Department of Defense, along with NASA's flight control teams, the Artemis 2 crew members rehearse a launch pad abort scenario, using mannequins. While the mission is still several months away, running through all emergency procedures allows the team to be as prepared as possible for launch day. You can read more about the Artemis 2 mission and returning to the moon as the project's launch date gets closer.
NZ Herald
18 hours ago
- NZ Herald
Matariki 2025: Rewi Spraggon explains Puanga, Matariki's older brother
We are starting Matariki 2025 week with a look at Puanga, the star Rigel in Orion. Matariki is the public holiday we all celebrate this year on Friday, June 20. But for iwi on the West Coast, there's not a lot to see. That's why they celebrate Puanga, in Māori
Scottish Sun
a day ago
- Scottish Sun
Urgent Facebook warning for all users over risk of ‘stolen passwords' as billions urged to change ‘key' setting today
BILLIONS of Facebook users are being urged to use a new way of logging in. Meta bosses who run Facebook say that the new system is safer than passwords, which can be "guessed or easily stolen". 5 Meta has added a new way of logging in for Facebook Credit: Meta 5 Passkeys are far safer than logging in with passwords Credit: Meta Instead, Facebook is now offering Passkeys on smartphones – like your iPhone or Android. Instead of typing in a password, you'll simply log in the same way you unlock your phone. That means a Face ID scan on iPhone, or by tapping a fingerprint sensor. It's part of a massive push by tech giants – including Apple and Google – to replace passwords with Passkeys, which are seen as much safer. "Passkeys are secure digital credentials that act as alternatives for passwords," Meta explained. "They allow you to log in to websites and apps securely by verifying it's you using the fingerprint, face or PIN you use to unlock your device. "Passkeys can give you peace of mind about your account's security – they can't be guessed or easily stolen. "And once created, they make it faster and easier than ever to log in to Facebook, no memorised password needed." Meta says that Passkeys will be available for Facebook "soon" and that the rollout has already begun. They'll also arrive on the Messenger app "in the coming months". Once you've set up a Facebook Passkey, it'll also work on Messenger when that support is added. The Sun tests Meta's Orion holographic smart glasses built to replace phones Having a good password has been the recommendation from security experts for years. But passwords have major problems. They're difficult to remember unless they're short – which makes them easy to guess. And people often re-use passwords on multiple apps and sites, letting hackers break into several accounts all in one go. 5 You'll be able to 'skip' typing in passwords going forward Credit: Meta Even if you use long and unique log-ins via a password manager that remembers them for you, they can still be leaked or hacked. These problems don't exist with Passkeys, making them far safer. "Passkeys are an upgrade in security compared to traditional passwords and one-time SMS codes," Meta explained. "Because they are resistant to guessing or theft by malicious websites or scam links, making them effective against phishing and password spraying attacks. WHAT CAN FACEBOOK PASSKEYS BE USED FOR? Here's the official word from Meta... "Passkeys aren't limited to logging in to your Facebook account," Meta said. "You'll also be able to use your passkey to securely autofill payment information when making purchases using Meta Pay. "And eventually to log in to Messenger and protect your encrypted message backups." Picture Credit: Meta "By using passkeys, you'll have increased protection against online threats while also simplifying your login experience." Meta added: "Passkeys and the fingerprint, face scan or PIN you use to create them are always stored on your device and we'll never see, share or store them." HOW TO STEP UP A PASSKEY Once Passkeys are available to you, you'll get an alert when you log into your account. You can also find the option in the Accounts Centre area of your Facebook Settings. 5 You can easily create a Passkey inside your Facebook app's settings Credit: Meta 5 Once you've logged in, Facebook will work just like normal Credit: Meta Choose the Create Passkey option on the pop-up, and you'll be guided through the process. It'll take a few seconds, linking your Passkey to a face or fingerprint scan, or screen lock code. Then you can use your passkey for logging in on your mobile phone going forwards.
The Irish Sun
a day ago
- The Irish Sun
Urgent Facebook warning for all users over risk of ‘stolen passwords' as billions urged to change ‘key' setting today
BILLIONS of Facebook users are being urged to use a new way of logging in. Meta bosses who run Facebook say that the new system is safer than passwords, which can be "guessed or easily stolen". 5 Meta has added a new way of logging in for Facebook Credit: Meta 5 Passkeys are far safer than logging in with passwords Credit: Meta Instead, Facebook is now offering Passkeys on smartphones – like your Instead of typing in a password, you'll simply log in the same way you unlock your phone. That means a Face ID scan on iPhone, or by tapping a fingerprint sensor. It's part of a massive push by tech giants – including Apple and Google – to replace passwords with Passkeys, which are seen as much safer. "Passkeys are secure digital credentials that act as alternatives for passwords," Meta explained. Read more on Meta "They allow you to log in to websites and apps securely by verifying it's you using the fingerprint, face or PIN you use to unlock your device. "Passkeys can give you peace of mind about your account's security – they can't be guessed or easily stolen. "And once created, they make it faster and easier than ever to log in to Facebook, no memorised password needed." Meta says that Passkeys will be available for Facebook "soon" and that the rollout has already begun. Most read in Tech They'll also arrive on the Messenger app "in the coming months". Once you've set up a Facebook Passkey, it'll also work on Messenger when that support is added. The Sun tests Meta's Orion holographic smart glasses built to replace phones Having a good password has been the recommendation from security experts for years. But passwords have major problems. They're difficult to remember unless they're short – which makes them easy to guess. And people often re-use passwords on multiple apps and sites, letting hackers break into several accounts all in one go. 5 You'll be able to 'skip' typing in passwords going forward Credit: Meta Even if you use long and unique log-ins via a password manager that remembers them for you, they can still be leaked or hacked. These problems don't exist with Passkeys, making them far safer. "Passkeys are an upgrade in security compared to traditional passwords and one-time SMS codes," Meta explained. "Because they are resistant to guessing or theft by malicious websites or scam links, making them effective against phishing and password spraying attacks. WHAT CAN FACEBOOK PASSKEYS BE USED FOR? Here's the official word from Meta... "Passkeys aren't limited to logging in to your Facebook account," Meta said. "You'll also be able to use your passkey to securely autofill payment information when making purchases using Meta Pay. "And eventually to log in to Messenger and protect your encrypted message backups." Picture Credit: Meta "By using passkeys, you'll have increased protection against online threats while also simplifying your login experience." Meta added: "Passkeys and the fingerprint, face scan or PIN you use to create them are always stored on your device and we'll never see, share or store them." HOW TO STEP UP A PASSKEY Once Passkeys are available to you, you'll get an alert when you log into your account. You can also find the option in the Accounts Centre area of your Facebook Settings. 5 You can easily create a Passkey inside your Facebook app's settings Credit: Meta 5 Once you've logged in, Facebook will work just like normal Credit: Meta Choose the Create Passkey option on the pop-up, and you'll be guided through the process. It'll take a few seconds, linking your Passkey to a face or fingerprint scan, or screen lock code. Then you can use your passkey for logging in on your mobile phone going forwards.
