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The Citizen
15-06-2025
- General
- The Citizen
Toolbox powers on despite funding crisis
The Toolbox Empowerment Hub has, over the past two years, helped to breathe new life into neighbourhoods throughout the Northside, working closely with residents' associations (RA) to effectively fill the void left by largely ineffective municipal entities. From working diligently to restore green belts to their original glory, to ridding the area of invasive trees, clearing waterways, and maintaining curbs, they do it all. The difference they've made in neighbourhoods is plain for anyone to see, and goes far beyond simply improving the aesthetics of the area. Open spaces have been cleared, thereby minimising activities such as illegal recycling and vagrancy. Also read: Toyota backs Toolbox Hub with bakkie to boost community projects Infrastructure that was hidden beneath overgrowth for years has been revealed once more, often leading to the discovery of longstanding water leaks, sewage spills and other pressing problems. According to Andrew Holdsworth, who runs the Toolbox Empowerment Hub on behalf of Krugersdorp-based charitable organisation, The Bethany House Trust (BHT), the initiative is a massive success on every front. 'We've just completed an extensive cleanup in Laser Park, and we'll be starting on a new project for the WRAP [Willowbrooke, Ruimsig, Amorosa and Poortview] RA in the next week or so,' he says. Toolbox was born from a need to improve the success rates of rehabilitation and re-integration efforts by BHT's shelter for men. 'It was evident that traditional rehabilitation programmes are ineffective,' says Andrew. 'The rate of relapse was unbelievable, simply because users would come into the programme after hitting rock bottom, with no prospects whatsoever. The one thing we could not provide through traditional rehabilitation treatment was that. 'You can't help someone with no prospects, no hope, and no money. The Toolbox initiative gives people the chance to retake control of their lives. In addition to personal and coping skills they are taught, they also learn practical work skills, and they are able to earn an honest income, thereby restoring their sense of dignity and pride. 'It also provides them something to aim for, since they can work themselves up to higher levels within the programme. 'Our successes speak for themselves.' However, the Department of Social Development does not agree, as the hub's funding application was denied, meaning the positive impacts seen in the current financial year are significantly lower than it was last year. 'Last year, we managed to help 815 people work through the programmes. That is 815 families that now have an active breadwinner, thanks to this initiative. 'Our partnerships with the different RAs and local businesses enable us to carry on our work, but not nearly to the extent that we would like to.' The Toolbox team, in partnership with CFAO Mobility dealership IC Auto Nissan, is currently in the process of starting a community garden where fresh produce will be grown for distribution to various charitable causes and school feeding programmes. 'This should provide stable work for about 40 people,' says Andrew. 'We look forward to even more opportunities with the residents' associations and local businesses for the upliftment of neighbourhoods. At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
Tatler Asia
05-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Tatler Asia
Where movement and home meet: The new Rimowa Vitra 2025 collection
Above The Aluminium Stool from Rimowa Vitra 2025 Above The Aluminium Stool comes with a detachable cushion, available in three different colours The Aluminium Toolbox is not a completely new product—its design is inspired by the Vitra Toolbox designed by Arik Levy in 2010 and made of recycled plastic. Now the Toolbox is recast in Rimowa's signature aluminium and lined in recycled fabric from Vitra. All aluminium components of the collaboration are produced at Rimowa's historic headquarters in Cologne, while the upholstered textile elements from Vitra are created at the Vitra Campus in Weil am Rhein. Above The Aluminium Toolbox from Rimowa Vitra 2025 The Aluminium Stool is available in three colour options: silver and ice, silver and papyrus and silver and emerald, and will be released as a limited edition of just 1,000 pieces, retailing at €2,200. The Aluminium Toolbox is available in the same three colour options, and will be released as a limited edition of 100 pieces, retailing at €550. Above The Aluminium Stool at the Rimowa headquarters in Cologne Above The Aluminium Stool is upholstered with recycled fabric from Vitra The Rimowa Vitra 2025 collection will be available exclusively in Europe via and worldwide from Limited edition sticker sets will also be available to purchase on and select RIMOWA stores. To celebrate the launch of this collaboration, a special installation will open at the Fire Station by Zaha Hadid at Vitra Campus in Weil am Rhein, until June 27th, 2025. NOW READ Rosé, Hamilton Jay Chou and the common points in their journeys of self-definition in the Rimowa campaign 10 designer home brands going the eco-conscious route Takashi Murakami on his Louis Vuitton collabs, legacy and 'avoiding boredom' at all costs
Associated Press
29-05-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Sterling Structural Becomes First U.S. Cross Laminated Timber (CLT) Manufacturer Listed on CLT Toolbox Platform
PHOENIX, Ill., May 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sterling Structural, a pioneer in domestically-sourced and manufactured mass timber solutions in the United States, has officially joined the CLT Toolbox platform, a global design software platform that empowers structural engineers to specify timber faster, more accurately, and in line with real supplier data. The platform enables education alongside design enabling engineers to use mass timber. Its mission is to make CLT design easy, accessible, and aligned with supply chain realities - broadening engineering capacity across the region. CLT Toolbox is gearing up for a major launch later this year with added modules for fire design, diaphragm design, shear walls, connection details, and much more. Sterling is the first U.S. Cross Laminated Timber supplier to partner with CLT Toolbox, enabling engineers to design with Sterling's panels directly within the platform. Through the beta program, users can now create designs using wall and floor calculators tailored to Sterling's products. 'The addition of Sterling Structural's CLT panels and systems to the Toolbox will help advance the adoption of CLT and mass timber projects across the U.S.,' said Adam Jones, CEO of CLT Toolbox. 'Sterling is a leading CLT manufacturer, and their inclusion in the Toolbox offers an immediate opportunity for engineers to incorporate CLT into their projects.' With Sterling now fully integrated, engineers can design with Sterling's CLT and glulam products, and get: 'We're on a mission to bring mass timber to the masses, and the CLT Toolbox is an integral part of achieving that mission,' said Michaela Harms, Vice President of Mass Timber at Sterling Structural. 'When we make it easy to design for CLT and mass timber, we make it easy to incorporate mass timber. We're looking forward to seeing how this new resource boosts interest and use of CLT in projects of all shapes and sizes.' This partnership comes at a critical time in U.S. construction as developers demand lower carbon, faster, and more beautiful buildings. Sterling's presence on CLT Toolbox brings scalable, modern tools into the hands of structural engineers unlocking the full potential of mass timber design. To get early access to designing Sterling panels, engineers can join the CLT Toolbox beta today at About Sterling Structural Sterling Structural is a division within Sterling Solutions, America's leading manufacturer of sustainably-sourced, domestically-produced, high-quality and cost-effective Cross Laminated Timber (CLT) mats, panels and systems. Our TerraLam® structural product line provides a competitively priced, mass timber panel that is designed for seamless integration into wall, floor, and roof applications. Sterling Structural serves as a one-stop shop for mass timber or a hybrid structural shell. Our panels are certified to the PRG 320 performance standard by the International Code Council; are Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) Chain of Custody certified third-party verified by SCS Global; have an Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) third-party verified by EPD Hub; carry a Red List Free™ DECLARE ® label through the International Living Future Institute. Sterling has manufacturing facilities in Phoenix, Ill., and Lufkin, Tex., with an annual production capacity of 700,000 cubic meters. More information is available at About CLT Toolbox CLT Toolbox is a global design software platform that empowers structural engineers to specify timber faster, more accurately, and in line with real supplier data. The platform enables education alongside design enabling engineers to use mass timber despite gaps in education. More information is available at A photo accompanying this announcement is available at Media Contact John Williams, Scoville PR for Sterling +1-206-660-5503, [email protected]
Yahoo
27-02-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Midmark RTLS joins Epic Toolbox, deepening healthcare integration excellence
This interoperability signifies the commitment to streamline workflows and enhance patient care VERSAILLES, Ohio, Feb. 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Midmark RTLS, a leading real-time locating system (RTLS) technology provider focused on clinical workflow solutions and data insights that help improve the delivery of care, today announced it is the first RTLS vendor to join the Epic Toolbox. With this integration that meets Epic recommended practices, Midmark RTLS is affirming its commitment to streamlining clinical workflows and enhancing patient care through innovative technology. The Toolbox integration between Epic and Midmark CareFlow RTLS, a single platform for delivering location information and guiding healthcare operations, provides real-time patient, staff and asset location updates and timestamps in Epic, reducing clicks and manual entry for staff. A bi-directional integration is also available, centralizing RTLS badge assignment in Epic, further contributing to a single pane of glass experience for staff. The first CareFlow RTLS-Epic integration was deployed in 2012 and has evolved with our mutual customers over the years to include multiple benefits: — Keeping the entire care team up to date with real-time location information in Epic. — Improving patient flow and staff productivity by automating bed assignments and transfers based on patient location data. — Accurately documenting patient experiences and reducing manual data entry using location data to automatically timestamp patient events in the EMR. "This next step in our long relationship with Epic reflects our shared vision for empowering healthcare organizations with the tools and processes they need to deliver quality patient care," states HT Snowday, senior director at Midmark RTLS. "We're pleased to be listed in the Toolbox and look forward to continued collaboration to further streamline healthcare workflows." For more information, find Midmark CareFlow RTLS in Toolbox on Epic Showroom, or visit our booth during week 2 of Epic's XGM 2025 in Verona, Wisconsin, May 5th – May 8th. About Midmark RTLSMidmark RTLS, a wholly owned subsidiary of Midmark Corporation, provides healthcare facilities with clinical workflow solutions and data insights using real-time locating system (RTLS) technology. Since its inception in 1988, more than 1,100 hospitals, clinics and oncology centers have used Midmark RTLS to enhance the patient experience and support the delivery of high-quality care. With solutions for patient flow, staff safety, asset tracking and automated contact tracing, Midmark RTLS helps improve communication and productivity to increase resource utilization and decrease waste. To learn more about Midmark RTLS, its technology, client successes, and how it can assist your facility, visit About Midmark Founded in 1915, Midmark Corporation designs the seamless clinical care experiences that millions of medical, dental and veterinary visits depend on every day. It does this through the design and manufacture of an ecosystem of products and solutions that harmonize space, technology and clinical workflow. The Midmark headquarters and innovation hub are located in Versailles, Ohio, which is also home to the Midmark Experience Center, Design Center, Technology Center and its largest manufacturing facility. Midmark maintains ten additional locations in the United States, including three innovation hubs, and has subsidiaries in the U.S., India and Italy. To learn more about Midmark, visit Epic is a registered trademark of Epic Systems Corporation. View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Midmark RTLS Sign in to access your portfolio
Zawya
18-02-2025
- Automotive
- Zawya
Aamal's subsidiary, Aamal Trading & Distribution, awarded for its ‘Solutions and after Sales Services'
Doha – Qatar: Aamal Company Q.P.S.C., one of the region's leading diversified companies, is pleased to announce that its fully owned subsidiary, Aamal Trading & Distribution, an official distributor of Bridgestone tyres in Qatar, has been awarded the Global Award for the 'Solutions and after Sales Services' among all distributors at the global level. This prestigious recognition acknowledges Aamal Trading & Distribution as the most active user of the INSTA (In-Service Tyre Analysis) tool within the Bridgestone "Toolbox" platform for the year 2024. INSTA is a key feature of Bridgestone's Solutions business segment, delivered through its innovative digital application, 'Toolbox'. The award underscores Aamal Trading & Distribution's commitment to providing exceptional service and expertise to its customers in Qatar, ensuring the highest level of performance and safety in tyre solutions. On this occasion, Mr. Rashid bin Ali Al Mansoori, CEO of Aamal Company, commented: "We are proud of Aamal Trading & Distribution's achievement in receiving this esteemed Global Award from Bridgestone. This recognition highlights our team's unwavering dedication to excellence in the tyre sector and reinforces our position as a leader in providing advanced solutions and after-sales services. Our partnership with Bridgestone is a testament to the strength of our shared values of innovation, quality, and customer satisfaction." Mr. Sherif Shehata, Executive Director of the Trade sector of Aamal Company, added: 'Being recognized as the most active INSTA user globally is a great honor for our team. The success of our partnership with Bridgestone reflects our commitment to enhancing our customers' experience through cutting-edge technology and expert services. This award is a reflection of the hard work and dedication of our employees, and we look forward to continuing to deliver innovative solutions to our customers across Qatar." Aamal Trading & Distribution has consistently demonstrated its leadership in the Qatari market by embracing digital solutions to improve tyre management and maintenance services. The INSTA feature within Bridgestone's Toolbox platform has been instrumental in helping the company provide valuable insights to its customers, ensuring optimal tyre performance and extending the lifespan of vehicles across Qatar. -Ends- About Aamal Company Q.P.S.C. Aamal is one of the Gulf region's most diversified conglomerates and has been listed on the Qatar Stock Exchange since December 2007. As at 13 February 2025, the Company had a market capitalisation of QAR 5.85 bn (US$ 1.6 bn). Aamal's operations are widely diversified and comprise 32 active business units (subsidiaries and joint ventures) with market leading positions in the key industrial, retail, property, managed services, and medical equipment and pharmaceutical sectors, thereby offering investors a high quality and balanced exposure to Qatar's wider economic growth and development. For further information on Aamal Company, please refer to the corporate website: Further Enquiries Laura Ackel – Corporate Communications Specialist E : About Aamal Trading & Distribution: Aamal Trading and Distribution has been an official distributor in Qatar of Bridgestone tyres since 1971 and a distributor of 'TotalEnergies' oil and lubricant products since 1990. The company is also involved in the supply and installation of all types of tyres. Aamal Trading and Distribution has several support services such as 'Total Tyre Care', a solution-based business offering after sales services, 'Dial a Tyre', offering customers roadside assistance and servicing, and 'Truck Assist Van', a fully loaded package of professional and skilled mobile services for truck tyres at the customer's doorstep.
