Neolith showcases latest innovations in sintered stone through stunning apartment-themed booth at KBIS 2023

• Neolith presented its four new models which combine innovation and sustainability, design and art highlighting, above all, the Iconic Design technology.
• During the three-day show, the brand welcomed more than 50,000 people at its booth, immersing them into the latest trends in the design, fashion and beauty of interior and exterior living spaces and environments.
• Neolith’s “touch.feel.live” philosophy came alive, allowing visitors to feel inspired and enjoy extraordinary experiences created by the brand.

MADRID–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Please replace the release dated February 7, 2023, with the following corrected version due to multiple revisions.

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NEOLITH BECAME ONE OF THE MOST VISITED BRANDS AT KBIS, WHERE MORE THAN 50,000 PEOPLE CAME TO SEE FIRST-HAND ITS MOST SUSTAINABLE INNOVATIONS AND CUTTING-EDGE DESIGNS

Neolith showcases latest innovations in sintered stone through stunning apartment-themed booth at KBIS 2023

• Neolith presented its four new models which combine innovation and sustainability, design and art highlighting, above all, the Iconic Design technology.
• During the three-day show, the brand welcomed more than 50,000 people at its booth, immersing them into the latest trends in the design, fashion and beauty of interior and exterior living spaces and environments.
• Neolith’s “touch.feel.live” philosophy came alive, allowing visitors to feel inspired and enjoy extraordinary experiences created by the brand.

Neolith, the world leader in the sintered stone industry, dazzled crowds at KBIS 2023, the largest kitchen and bathroom tradeshow in the world, held January 31 to February 2 in Las Vegas, thanks to its assortment of sustainable innovations and avant-garde designs.

Neolith presented four new designs – Everest Sunrise, Cappadocia Sunset, Neolith Victoria and La Piasentina – featuring the latest technology and art in sustainable décor.

The Everest Sunrise model represents a flawless and perfectly balanced quartzite, specifically designed to illuminate any space at home, while Cappadocia Sunset evokes the textures, movement and dynamism of a Turkish landscape, without compromising elegance, neutrality in the color and balance expected in Neolith surfaces.

The Neolith Victoria and La Piasentina models, from the Neolith Iconic Design series, are part of new product line which represents the long-awaited breakthrough of the decade, expected to set all new standards in the sintered stone industry. Under three main pillars, design, innovation and sustainability, these avant-garde surfaces respond to one of the great market demands, creating endless design opportunities in a multitude of applications.

“KBIS was the perfect time and place to present our new product innovation”, says José Luis Ramón, CEO of the Neolith Group, who has travelled to the city to attend the event. “I have had the pleasure of being part of a memorable journey at KBIS, where we have welcomed thousands of architects, designers and consumers who are inspired by our brand. Unveiling our latest products and technologies while transmitting that “touch, feel, live” brand experience to people is something very exciting to witness. It has proven once again, that being constantly at the forefront is critical to our ongoing success.”

The booth not only stood out for its attractive staging, but also served as a showcase for the brand’s philosophy, represented under its “touch.feel.live” mantra, which accompanied attendees throughout the visitor journey including the annual VIP party which hosted a series of emotion-evoking activations.

Neolith’s participation in KBIS comes after a record year in 2022, which saw the largest expansion of Neolith in the North American territory.

“It has been a true honor to welcome so many end users, industry professionals and brand lovers from all over North America to the show”, said Meir Levy – VP of West Coast for Neolith North America.

“Listening to our channel partners – hearing from them – is a gift that drives our desire to fuel their passion for our collective work. 2023 is going to be another memorable year for us, having closed our best year to date, which will serve to improve as we continue to inspire the creation of unique spaces with Neolith,” said James Amendola, VP of East Coast and Canada at Neolith North America.

About Neolith

Fully believing in the idea that “the best thing about creating something is living it”, Neolith is the global leader in sintered stone. A pioneering architectural surface with superior technical characteristics made of 100% all-natural raw materials, it can provide indoor and outdoor solutions. All around the world, it has become an essential style element for any kitchen, bathroom, facade, floor and even exclusive designer furnishings.

The virtues of Neolith sintered stone combine next-generation technology featuring impressive no-limits designs through its Iconic Design line and high functionality. All of that, along with Neolith’s sustainable DNA, have led it to becoming one of the most environmentally friendly materials on the planet as it advocates sustainable beauty in all of its collections to inspire new trends in architecture.

The company is currently immersed in an expansion plan aimed at key geographic areas such as North America, Europe, the UK, China and Australia in order to continue contributing to the creation of unique spaces and extraordinary experiences featuring sustainable functional design in the more than 100 countries where it is present through direct distribution as well as an extensive sales and partner network.

Contacts

Tia Giannone,

tia@torchiacom.com
514-999-1732

Launch brings Canadian consumers access to a nationwide, in-depth listing service for rental properties, and provides property managers with new advertising solutions

WASHINGTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Apartments.com – a CoStar Group company – today launched its official expansion into the Canadian market. The move marks a significant milestone for apartment searchers in Canada, providing them with a vast array of in-depth listings of rental properties across the country.

This expansion of Apartments.com, the number one rental search platform in the United States, comes at a pivotal point in Canada’s multifamily property market. As the population continues to expand and tight market conditions drive rental increases, Apartments.com provides prospective tenants with the fastest way to research and contact properties. The upgraded renter experience will also help to support property management companies, as renters are given powerful new tools to make informed decisions on which property best meets their specific needs. This means leasing agents don’t waste time chasing poor quality leads or providing important information that could have been obtained much earlier in the search.

Apartments.com provides a new toolset to the Canadian real estate market, including immersive 3D tours of properties and units, comprehensive neighborhood profiles, building ratings and property reviews and architectural photography. Through this toolset, prospective renters can assess the walkability of neighborhoods, search nearby transit information, view listings in both French and English, and search neighboring restaurants, schools, and parks.

Apartments.com already features a large inventory of Canadian properties, and listings are expected to increase dramatically as more property managers are added to the platform. This listing inventory and the data associated with these properties is helping Apartments.com climb to the top of search engine results in key markets, supported by a strong paid search campaign that will also drive prospective renters to the site.

Apartments.com’s deep understanding of the market and in-depth analytics is backed by the industry’s largest professional research team, who shared top-line data about the Canadian market to best illustrate the current market conditions and why the Apartments.com expansion is needed:

• Rental demand has increased forcefully due to surging population growth as the country re-opens its borders from the pandemic, but also rising mortgage rates that are making a new home purchase less appealing and financially viable.
• New rental apartment construction is running at a historical high in Canada, with data showing more than 42,000 units under construction; In fact, Canada is building many more multifamily rentals than the US on a per capita basis.
• A significant number of Canadians are looking for new alluring properties with the annual national rental growth reaching 8.3% in Q4 2022, especially in markets like Toronto and Vancouver.

“Since 2014, Apartments.com has been a trusted, easy-to-use platform for in-depth information about rental properties and we’re excited to debut this digital platform in Canada,” said Andy Florance, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of CoStar Group. “Canada is an important market and we’re excited at the prospect of providing millions of people with better listings, clear search results and a wealth of information to ensure a high-quality experience for all users.”

The launch is made possible through client partnerships with all the leading managers and owners in Canada. Apartments.com is committed to creating a completely national marketplace for renters in Canada and will continue making major marketing and technology investments throughout 2023, providing the most complete picture of available inventory across all types of properties, including multifamily and single-family homes, townhomes, and condos.

About CoStar Group, Inc.

CoStar Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: CSGP), a leading provider of online real estate marketplaces, information, and analytics in the property markets. Founded in 1987, CoStar conducts expansive, ongoing research to produce and maintain the largest and most comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. Our suite of online services enables clients to analyze, interpret and gain unmatched insight on commercial property values, market conditions and current availabilities. STR provides premium data benchmarking, analytics, and marketplace insights for the global hospitality industry. Ten-X provides a leading platform for conducting commercial real estate online auctions and negotiated bids. LoopNet is the most heavily trafficked commercial real estate marketplace online. Apartments.com, ApartmentFinder.com, ForRent.com, ApartmentHomeLiving.com, Westside Rentals, AFTER55.com, CorporateHousing.com, ForRentUniversity.com and Apartamentos.com form the premier online apartment resource for renters seeking great apartment homes and provide property managers and owners a proven platform for marketing their properties. Homesnap is an industry-leading online and mobile software platform that provides user-friendly applications to optimize residential real estate agent workflow and reinforce the agent-client relationship. Homes.com offers real estate professionals advertising and marketing services for residential properties. BureauxLocaux is one of the largest specialized property portals for buying and leasing commercial real estate in France. Business Immo is France’s leading commercial real estate news service. CoStar Group’s websites attract tens of millions of unique monthly visitors. Headquartered in Washington, DC, CoStar Group maintains offices throughout the U.S., Europe, Canada, and Asia. From time to time, we plan to utilize our corporate website, CoStarGroup.com, as a channel of distribution for material company information.

About Apartments.com

Apartments.com is the leading online apartment listing website, offering renters access to information on more than 1,000,000 available units for rent. A CoStar Group company, Apartments.com network of sites include Apartments.com, ApartmentFinder.com, ApartmentHomeLiving.com, Apartamentos.com, WestsideRentals.com, ForRent.com, ForRentUniversity.com, After55.com and CorporateHousing.com.

Apartments.com is supported by the industry’s largest professional research team, which has visited and photographed over 500,000 properties nationwide. The team makes over one million calls each month to apartment owners and property managers, collecting and verifying current availabilities, rental rates, pet policies, fees, leasing incentives, concessions, and more. Apartments.com offers more rental listings than any other apartments website, and innovative features including a drawing tool that allows users to define their own search areas on a map, and a “Travel Time” feature that lets users search for rentals in proximity to a specific address. Apartments.com creates easy access to its listings through a responsive website and iOS and Android apps and provides unmatched exposure for its advertisers through an intuitive name, strategic search engine placements and innovative emerging media.

The Apartments.com network reaches millions of renters nationwide, driving both qualified traffic and highly engaged renters to leasing offices.

This news release includes “forward-looking statements” including, without limitation, statements regarding CoStar Group’s expectations, beliefs, intentions or strategies regarding the future. These statements are based upon current beliefs and are subject to many risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from these statements, including the risk that Apartments.com is unable to attract as many additional property managers and listings in Canada to the platform as expected; and the risk that new rental construction, rental demand, or demand for the platform in Canada are not as expected. More information about potential factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those discussed in the forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, those stated in CoStar Group’s filings from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including in CoStar’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021, and Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q for the quarters ended March 31, 2022, June 30, 2022, and September 30, 2022, each of which is filed with the SEC, including in the “Risk Factors” section of those filings, as well as CoStar’s other filings with the SEC available at the SEC’s website (www.sec.gov). All forward-looking statements are based on information available to CoStar on the date hereof, and CoStar assumes no obligation to update such statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

Contacts

News Media Contact
Matthew Blocher

CoStar Group

(202) 346-6775

mblocher@costargroup.com

To have your property listed on Apartments.com, please contact:
Jason Montgomery

CoStar Group

(678) 836-5393

jmontgomery@costar.com

TORONTO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Tricon Residential Inc. (“Tricon” or the “Company”) (NYSE: TCN, TSX: TCN), an owner and operator of a growing portfolio of single-family rental homes in the U.S. Sun Belt and multi-family apartments in Canada, invites you to participate in its live conference call with senior management to discuss the Company’s financial results for the fourth quarter of 2022. The call will take place on Thursday, March 2^nd at 11 a.m. ET.

Tricon’s financial statements and management’s discussion and analysis for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2022 will be released prior to the call and will be made available on the Company’s website, on the Canadian Securities Administrators’ website at www.sedar.com and on the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission website at www.sec.gov. The Company will also release supplementary information which will be available on the Tricon Residential Investor Relations website at www.triconresidential.com.

To access the call, please dial (888) 550-5422 or (646) 960-0676 (Conference ID #3699415). The conference call will be available via webcast on the Tricon Residential Investor Relations website at www.triconresidential.com. A replay of the call will be available from 3pm ET on March 2^nd, 2023, until midnight ET, on April 2^nd, 2023. To access the replay, call (800) 770- 2030 or (647) 362- 9199, followed by Conference ID #3699415.

About Tricon Residential Inc.

Tricon Residential Inc. (NYSE: TCN, TSX: TCN) is an owner and operator of a growing portfolio of more than 36,000 single-family rental homes in the U.S. Sun Belt and multi-family apartments in Canada. Our commitment to enriching the lives of our employees, residents and local communities underpins Tricon’s culture and business philosophy. We provide high-quality rental housing options for families across the United States and Canada through our technology-enabled operating platform and dedicated on-the-ground operating teams. Our development programs are also delivering thousands of new rental homes and apartments as part of our commitment to help solve the housing supply shortage. At Tricon, we imagine a world where housing unlocks life’s potential. For more information, visit www.triconresidential.com.

Contacts

Investors
Wissam Francis

EVP & Chief Financial Officer

Wojtek Nowak

Managing Director, Capital Markets

Email: investorsupport@triconresidential.com

TORONTO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Primaris Real Estate Investment Trust (“Primaris REIT”) (TSX: PMZ.UN) announced today that its Board of Trustees has declared a distribution of $0.0683 per unit for the month of February, 2023, representing $0.82 per unit on an annualized basis. The distribution will be payable on March 15, 2023 to unitholders of record on February 28, 2023.

About Primaris REIT

Primaris REIT is Canada’s only enclosed shopping centre focused REIT, with ownership interests primarily in dominant enclosed shopping centres in growing markets. The portfolio totals 10.9 million square feet and is valued at approximately $3.2 billion at Primaris’ share. Economies of scale are achieved through its fully internal, vertically integrated, full-service national management platform. Primaris REIT is very well-capitalized and is exceptionally well positioned to take advantage of market opportunities at an extraordinary moment in the evolution of the Canadian retail property landscape.

Contacts

For more information:
Alex Avery

Chief Executive Officer

416-642-7837

aavery@primarisreit.com

Rags Davloor

Chief Financial Officer

416-645-3716

rdavloor@primarisreit.com

Tim Pire

Chair of the Board of Trustees

chair@primarisreit.com

TSX: PMZ.UN

www.primarisreit.com

MISSISSAUGA, Ontario–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#DurabilityFirst–The Pro Preferred Brand of Pneumatic Nailers, Metabo HPT, proudly presents the expansion of the MultiVolt System that finally gives users the added versatility they want in cordless tools! Go with 18V cordless tools and nailers for everyday trade applications using a lightweight 18V battery OR double the runtime and go longer with the universally compatible 18V/36V MultiVolt battery. Go for the most power with Metabo HPT’s 36V cordless tools and nailers. Amp up with the MultiVolt battery or attach the unique AC Adapter (ET36A) for all day runtime in 36V tools, saving battery life, for even more versatility. Whatever way a user wants to go, Metabo HPT is there with one simple system that unites 18V and 36V tools with the long lasting and powerful MultiVolt battery that powers everything cordless. It’s backed by Metabo HPT’s ongoing Lifetime Lithium-Ion tool body warranty* and 2-year Lithium-Ion battery warranty.

The MultiVolt System is available nationwide at Lowe’s, Rona, Reno Depot and select independent dealers. Also available online are more specialty tool options including a Rebar Cutter/Bender, the Industry’s First Cordless Plunge Router, the Industry’s Only 36V Metal Connector Nailer and Duplex Nailer, a Deep Cut Band Saw, 10” Cordless Jobsite Table Saw and much more for professional users.

“It’s amazing to see the evolution of our game changing MultiVolt System that delivers innovation that really matters to the PRO on the jobsite,” said Joe Leffler, CEO, Metabo HPT. “With this full cordless lineup and more versatile tools coming – expect nothing but incredible innovation with durability at its core with this one system that gives end users multiple ways to GO!”

Starting February 7^th – February 21^st, 2023, Canadians can participate in Metabo HPT’s GO Team Green super-soft t-shirt giveaway. Just visit your local Lowe’s or Réno-Dépôt, find the Metabo HPT cordless tool display, take a selfie in front of the display. If you use Instagram, post the selfie on your page (page must be set to PUBLIC so we can find you), use #GOmetaboHPT and tag @metabohpt_canada. Or on Facebook – post the selfie in the comments section of the Metabo HPT Canada t-shirt giveaway post. That’s it! A Metabo HPT Canada representative will reach out to you on social media for your size and shipping information**. Offer valid in Canada only, while supplies last.

*Some exceptions apply- see full warranty

**Privacy Policy Please allow 8-10 weeks for processing.

Contacts

Matthew Huizenga
Metabo-HPT Canada
519 802 2820
matthewh@metabo-hpt.com

TORONTO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Kontrol Technologies Corp. (NEO:KNR) (OTCQB:KNRLF) (FSE:1K8) (“Kontrol” or the “Company”), operating subsidiary CEM Specialties Inc. (CEMSI) has been selected by a new USA Customer (the “Customer”) to design and integrate specialized emission technology in order to monitor Ethylene oxide in real-time. The Customer provides advanced emission technology solutions globally.

Entry into New Emission Monitoring Market

CEMSI won the opportunity based on its expertise in the regulated emission monitoring market as well as its ability to integrate highly complex emission systems which include real-time monitoring.

“This new Customer represents our entry into a growing new market for the real-time monitoring and measurement of Ethylene oxide,” says Paul Ghezzi. “Our business growth in the regulated emissions market continues and we will seek to advance further opportunities with this new Customer.”

Ethylene Oxide Emissions

The ability to monitor and quantify Ethylene oxide (EtO or EO) is central to eliminating sources and reducing long-term exposure to this hazardous air pollutant. Ambient air monitoring systems for Ethylene oxide continuously and automatically monitors and quantifies low, ambient levels of EtO. It is ideal for use in community monitoring stations and at industrial fence-lines.

According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Ethylene oxide is a flammable, colorless gas used to make other chemicals that are used in making a range of products, including antifreeze, textiles, plastics, detergents, and adhesives. Ethylene oxide also is used to sterilize equipment and plastic devices that cannot be sterilized by steam, such as medical equipment. EPA is committed to reducing risks from ethylene oxide. www.epa.gov

Kontrol Technologies Corp.

Kontrol Technologies Corp., a Canadian public company, is a leader in smart buildings and cities through IoT, Cloud and SaaS technology. Kontrol provides solutions and services to its customers to improve energy management, monitor continuous emissions and accelerate the sustainability of all buildings.

Additional information about Kontrol Technologies Corp. can be found on its website at www.kontrolcorp.com and by reviewing its profile on SEDAR at www.sedar.com

Neither IIROC nor any stock exchange or other securities regulatory authority accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

Forward-Looking Statements

This news release contains “forward-looking information” within the meaning of applicable securities laws. All statements contained herein that are not clearly historical in nature may constitute forward-looking information. In some cases, forward-looking information can be identified by words or phrases such as “may”, “will”, “expect”, “likely”, “should”, “would”, “plan”, “anticipate”, “intend”, “potential”, “proposed”, “estimate”, “believe” or the negative of these terms, or other similar words, expressions, and grammatical variations thereof, or statements that certain events or conditions “may” or “will” happen, or by discussions of strategy. Forward-looking information contained in this press releases includes, but is not limited to, the following: future ambient air monitoring solutions to be offered by Kontrol for its potential customers; future goal of monetizing carbon credits; the anticipated timing of the initial design and integration of specialized emission technology in order to monitor ethylene oxide in real-time; and any energy savings that the Company’s technology will provide for the Customer; the future success of any of Kontrol’s products; and customer demand relating to energy management.

Where Kontrol expresses or implies an expectation or belief as to future events or results, such expectation or belief is based on assumptions made in good faith and believed to have a reasonable basis. Such assumptions include, without limitation, that sufficient capital will be available to the Company; that future emission technology solutions can be conducted as planned; that technology will be as effective as anticipated; that existing relationships and contracts entered into by the Company will continue on the same or similar terms, or at all; that the ability to monitor and quantify Ethylene oxide (EtO or EO) for the Customer will go as planned; and that demand will continue for energy management products and for the Company’s products in particular.

Accordingly, undue reliance should not be placed on forward-looking statements and the forward-looking statements contained in this press release are expressly qualified in their entirety by this cautionary statement. The forward-looking statements contained herein are made as at the date hereof and are based on the beliefs, estimates, expectations, and opinions of management on such date. Kontrol does not undertake any obligation to update publicly or revise any such forward-looking statements or any forward-looking statements contained in any other documents whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise or to explain any material difference between subsequent actual events and such forward-looking information, except as required under applicable securities law. Readers are cautioned to consider these and other factors, uncertainties, and potential events carefully and not to put undue reliance on forward-looking information.

Contacts

Kontrol Technologies Corp.
Paul Ghezzi

CEO

info@kontrolcorp.com
601 Rowntree Dairy Road, Unit B

Vaughan, ON L4L 5T8

Tel: (905) 766.0400

This partnership marks the first demand response program in North America to incorporate EV chargers in multi-unit residential buildings

TORONTO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–SWTCH Energy, a company specializing in electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions for multi-tenant properties, and AutoGrid, the industry’s leading virtual power plant (VPP) and distributed energy resources management system (DERMS) provider, today announced a partnership to integrate 250 EV chargers in multi-tenant properties into an active demand response program with a Canadian utility. This partnership marks the first time that a North American utility will incorporate multi-unit residential building chargers into its demand response programs.

AutoGrid’s AI-powered Flex™ platform can process data from millions of energy assets simultaneously and subsequently forecast demand patterns, helping utilities automate distributed energy management. By tapping into this cutting-edge technology, SWTCH EV chargers that participate in AutoGrid’s demand response programs will be adjusted remotely for brief periods, helping manage demand on the electrical grid.

“In partnership with AutoGrid, we are committed to introducing and scaling innovative solutions with outsized impacts on grid reliability and efficiency,” said SWTCH CEO and Co-Founder Carter Li. “North American energy infrastructure is coming under tremendous pressure, making the introduction of turnkey, efficiency-boosting measures more important than ever. With AutoGrid’s proven experience as a leading DERMS provider, we look forward to a successful launch in Canada and a rapid expansion across North America.”

“By supporting EV adoption in multi-family properties, AutoGrid’s partnership with SWTCH taps an important source of capacity for the grid, but also expands access for consumers across the socioeconomic spectrum to participate in accelerating the energy transition,” said Amit Narayan, AutoGrid Founder and CEO. “We are excited to be part of this important milestone in striving for energy equity and climate action.”

Demand response is a technology-enabled conservation system for electric power supply; it involves shifting or shedding electricity during peak demand periods. Demand response works in two ways: price-based programs, which use price signals and tariffs to incentivize consumers to use less electricity, and incentive-based programs that pay consumers directly. As utilities pledge to cut carbon emissions, the global demand response market is expected to grow by $1.07 billion between 2020 and 2025, led by North America.

While this type of demand response program is gaining traction throughout the single-family home category, multi-tenant building assets remain an untapped resource. The partnership between SWTCH and AutoGrid sets a precedent for DERMS providers and utilities across the continent at a time when the need for energy resilience is more dire than ever.

About SWTCH Energy Inc.

Headquartered in Toronto, Ontario, with offices in Brooklyn and Boston, SWTCH is pioneering EV charging solutions for multifamily and commercial properties across North America. SWTCH leverages the latest technology available to help building owners and operators deploy EV charging by tapping into their existing grid infrastructure. Through constant innovation and an extensive partnership network, SWTCH provides the most profitable and unique business model for multi-tenant buildings to stay competitive. For more information, visit www.swtchenergy.com.

About AutoGrid

AutoGrid accelerates the transition to renewable energy in order to combat the climate crisis. Our AI-driven software makes distributed energy resources smarter, enabling prediction, optimization, and real-time control of energy assets, including electric vehicles, batteries, roof-top solar, utility-scale wind, storage, and more. With over a decade of pioneering experience across the globe, AutoGrid offers fleet owners, energy-as-a-service companies, renewable project developers, utilities, and electricity retailers a scalable solution that enables them to build, own, operate, and participate in Virtual Power Plants. The AutoGrid Flex™ platform manages over 6,000 MW of VPPs in 17 countries. For more information, please visit: https://www.auto-grid.com/

Contacts

Media
Isabelle Hawkes

Antenna for SWTCH Energy

SWTCH@antennagroup.com

John Perry

VP, Marketing & Communications

AutoGrid

media@auto-grid.com

TORONTO & NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–$REAX #therealbrokerage–The Real Brokerage Inc. (TSX: REAX) (NASDAQ: REAX), the fastest-growing publicly traded real estate brokerage, today announced that The Barron Team, led by Emma Barron Lefkowitz and Brian Tague, has joined the company from Compass, Inc. The team’s addition brings the company’s agent count to more than 9,000.

Ranked in the top 1% of the 29,000 agents serving San Diego County, the 15-member team was Compass’ No. 1 producing team in the region for four consecutive years. The team closed more than 150 real estate transactions valued at more than $200 million in 2022. Since joining Real earlier this month, the team has signed seven new listings and has brought an additional eight transactions to escrow.

“Emma and Brian are two of the most respected agents in Southern California. They are true professionals and culture-carriers and their addition will fuel immense growth opportunities for The Real Brokerage,” said Sharran Srivatsaa, President of The Real Brokerage. “We couldn’t be more excited to welcome them and the rest of the Barron team to the Real family.”

With nearly two decades of experience, Lefkowitz founded Barron Real Estate Group with her mother, long-time real estate broker Janice Barron, in 2014. Together, they ran a team of 20+ agents and sold over 800 homes totaling nearly $1 billion. After focusing in the foreclosure and short-sale market for a number of years, they became a household name in their local markets of Scripps Ranch and Auberge at Del Sur. The Barron Real Estate Group was acquired by Compass in 2018 at which time Lefkowitz and Tague partnered to form The Barron Team. For the past four years, the team has ranked in the top 10 in all of San Diego County, and Lefkowitz was named Realtor of the Year in 2022.

“The real estate industry is rapidly changing and agents deserve a brokerage that is investing in the technology and resources that allow us to best serve our clients. The Real Brokerage is that brokerage,” said Lefkowitz.

A former naval officer, Tague began his real estate career at the Barron Real Estate Group in 2016. Over the past six years, he has developed systems and strategies to help the team become the most organized and successful agents in San Diego.

“The culture of teamwork and collaboration at The Real Brokerage is unparalleled and will enable our team to bring a new level of service to our clients. We are excited to be a part of a growing organization that puts its agents first,” said Tague.

Forward-Looking Information

This press release contains forward-looking information within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities laws. Forward-looking information is often, but not always, identified by the use of words such as “seek”, “anticipate”, “believe”, “plan”, “estimate”, “expect”, “likely” and “intend” and statements that an event or result “may”, “will”, “should”, “could” or “might” occur or be achieved and other similar expressions. These statements reflect management’s current beliefs and are based on information currently available to management as at the date hereof. Forward-looking information in this press release includes, without limiting the foregoing, expectations regarding Real’s growth and the business and strategic plans of the Company.

Forward-looking information is based on assumptions that may prove to be incorrect, including but not limited to Real’s business objectives, expected growth, results of operations, performance, business projects and opportunities and financial results. Real considers these assumptions to be reasonable in the circumstances. However, forward-looking information is subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from those expressed or implied in the forward-looking information. These factors should be carefully considered and readers should not place undue reliance on the forward-looking statements. Although the forward-looking statements contained in this press release are based upon what management believes to be reasonable assumptions, Real cannot assure readers that actual results will be consistent with these forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this press release, and Real assumes no obligation to update or revise them to reflect new events or circumstances, except as required by law.

About Real

The Real Brokerage Inc. (TSX: REAX) (NASDAQ: REAX) is revolutionizing the residential real estate industry by pairing best-in-class technology with the trusted guidance of the agent-led experience. Real delivers a cloud-based platform to improve efficiencies and empower agents to provide a seamless end-to-end experience for home buyers and sellers. The company was founded in 2014 and serves 45 states, D.C., and three Canadian provinces with over 9,000 agents. Additional information can be found on its website at www.onereal.com.

Contacts

Investor inquiries:

Jason Lee

Vice President, Capital Markets & Investor Relations

investors@therealbrokerage.com
908.280.2515

For media inquiries, please contact:

Elisabeth Warrick

Director, Communications

elisabeth@therealbrokerage.com
201.564.4221

LADERA RANCH, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Strategic Storage Trust VI, Inc. (“SST VI”), a publicly registered non-traded real estate investment trust sponsored by an affiliate of SmartStop Self Storage REIT, Inc. (“SmartStop”), announced today the acquisition of an approximately 50,000 square foot self-storage facility in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada with approximately 490 units. This is SST VI’s first acquisition of a Canadian facility outside Ontario, Canada.

Located at 10820 119^th Street NW, the property was converted from a warehouse to self storage in 2021-2022. It features more than 460 interior climate-controlled units and serves the North Glenora, Inglewood, Prince Rupert, Central McDougall and Westmount neighborhoods. In addition to strong population density and household income demographics, there are eight post-secondary institutions within a ten-minute drive of the property.

“Expansion is one of SST VI’s keys to growth, and Edmonton presents a new frontier for our portfolio to flourish,” said H. Michael Schwartz, CEO and President of SST VI. “We are excited to bring our proven success in the Greater Toronto Area to this dynamic market and be a part of Edmonton’s thriving business community.”

About Strategic Storage Trust VI, Inc. (SST VI):

SST VI is a Maryland corporation that elected to qualify as a REIT for federal income tax purposes. SST VI’s primary investment strategy is to invest in income-producing and growth self storage facilities and related self storage real estate investments in the United States and Canada. As of January 31, 2023, SST VI has a portfolio of 13 operating properties in the United States comprising approximately 8,660 units and 1,005,000 rentable square feet (including parking); four properties with approximately 3,900 units and 552,700 rentable square feet (including parking) in Canada; and joint venture interests in two development properties in Toronto, Ontario.

About SmartStop Self Storage REIT, Inc. (SmartStop):

SmartStop Self Storage REIT, Inc. (“SmartStop”) is a self-managed REIT with a fully integrated operations team of approximately 450 self storage professionals focused on growing the SmartStop® Self Storage brand. SmartStop, through its indirect subsidiary SmartStop REIT Advisors, LLC, also sponsors other self storage programs. As of January 31, 2023, SmartStop has an owned or managed portfolio of 181 operating properties in 22 states and Canada, comprising approximately 124,800 units and 14.1 million rentable square feet. SmartStop and its affiliates own or manage 24 operating self-storage properties in Canada, which total approximately 20,400 units and 2.1 million rentable square feet. Additional information regarding SmartStop is available at www.smartstopselfstorage.com.

Contacts

David Corak
VP of Corporate Finance

SmartStop Self Storage REIT, Inc.

IR@smartstop.com

LADERA RANCH, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Strategic Storage Trust VI, Inc. (“SST VI”), a publicly registered non-traded real estate investment trust sponsored by an affiliate of SmartStop Self Storage REIT, Inc. (“SmartStop”), announced today the acquisition of an approximately 104,750 square foot self-storage facility in Toronto, Ontario, Canada with approximately 1,020 interior climate-controlled units and approximately 275 parking spaces on nearly five acres of land.

Located at 1450 Don Mills Road, the property was converted from an office building to self storage in 2020. It is easily accessible from the Don Valley Parkway and Highway 401 and serves the York Mills, Don Mills and Parkwoods neighborhoods. There are more than a dozen new residential developments in construction or planning within two miles of the property.

“The area’s favorable demand dynamics, including high population growth, density and household income, are expected to provide a strong customer base and stable revenue stream for the long term,” said H. Michael Schwartz, CEO and President of SST VI. “This acquisition significantly increases our presence in Toronto and strengthens our position in the market.”

About Strategic Storage Trust VI, Inc. (SST VI):

SST VI is a Maryland corporation that elected to qualify as a REIT for federal income tax purposes. SST VI’s primary investment strategy is to invest in income-producing and growth self storage facilities and related self storage real estate investments in the United States and Canada. As of January 31, 2023, SST VI has a portfolio of 13 operating properties in the United States comprising approximately 8,660 units and 1,005,000 rentable square feet (including parking); four properties with approximately 3,900 units and 552,700 rentable square feet (including parking) in Canada; and joint venture interests in two development properties in Toronto, Ontario.

About SmartStop Self Storage REIT, Inc. (SmartStop):

SmartStop Self Storage REIT, Inc. (“SmartStop”) is a self-managed REIT with a fully integrated operations team of approximately 450 self storage professionals focused on growing the SmartStop® Self Storage brand. SmartStop, through its indirect subsidiary SmartStop REIT Advisors, LLC, also sponsors other self storage programs. As of January 31, 2023, SmartStop has an owned or managed portfolio of 181 operating properties in 22 states and Canada, comprising approximately 124,800 units and 14.1 million rentable square feet. SmartStop and its affiliates own or manage 24 operating self storage properties in Canada, which total approximately 20,400 units and 2.1 million rentable square feet. Additional information regarding SmartStop is available at www.smartstopselfstorage.com.

Contacts

David Corak
VP of Corporate Finance

SmartStop Self Storage REIT, Inc.

IR@smartstop.com

DODGE CENTER, Minn. & LONDON, Ontario–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Right Lane Industries (“Right Lane”) announced today that it has entered into a purchase agreement to acquire London Machinery, Inc. and the Rear Discharge Mixer business of McNeilus Truck and Manufacturing, Inc. (collectively, “RDM” or the “Business”) from Oshkosh Corporation. The acquisition, which is expected to close near the end of February, includes all rear discharge concrete mixer operations of the seller, including the iconic Bridgemaster brand, but does not include any of the McNeilus-branded refuse or front discharge mixer product lines.

The London and McNeilus brands, with 171 years of combined heritage, will continue to serve the concrete industry under the leadership of industry veteran Bob Monchamp with the existing team remaining in place. The acquisition will be seamless for customers, who will continue to interface with their existing contacts at the Business to purchase the premier concrete mixers and OEM aftermarket parts and service. RDM will continue to manufacture new products out of London, Ontario, with an R&D and support facility in Dodge Center, MN, and provide aftermarket parts to customers globally.

“The RDM Business has distinguished itself in the concrete mixer industry as a leader in quality and product innovation, and we at Right Lane are excited to partner with the existing team to continue to build upon that legacy and to deliver enhanced value to our customers over time,” said Eric Mara, CEO of Right Lane.

Bob Monchamp, who will be named President upon the closing of the acquisition, commented, “Our industry leading brands will continue to serve the concrete industry under the new ownership of Right Lane. Our team is excited to continue to support customers and drive innovation in the rear discharge market. We see tremendous opportunities for the brands with a dedicated focus on the rear discharge mixer business.”

About Right Lane Industries

Right Lane Industries is a privately-held industrial holding company focused on acquiring manufacturing and industrial services businesses for a permanent holding period. RLI is controlled and majority-owned by its management team, which allows for nimble decision making, and a long-term orientation that is driven by a desire to build great businesses. Right Lane specializes in corporate carveouts and other non-traditional buyout transactions.

Contacts

For comments or questions, please contact:

Woody Cissel, VP Corporate Development

Email: wcissel@rightlaneindustries.com
Phone: 312-766-3368

www.rightlaneindustries.com

HOUSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Westlake Royal Building Products^™ has introduced the Immersive Experience – an online 3D interactive program designed to showcase exterior products from all Westlake Royal brands. The Immersive Experience invites participants to explore product, color and texture options for enhancing the exteriors of three unique homes with different price points and six different color schemes per house.

Contractors, builders, architects and homeowners can discover the boundless array of materials and expressive color palettes available from Westlake Royal Building Products as they explore the Custom Home, Mid-Range Home and Multi-Home Builder designs. The program begins with an avatar introduction, providing an overview of each home and product selections where users can interact and select key hotspots to learn about product details and color options. Easily travel around the front and rear elevations of the home, engaging with different interactive features along the way.

“Immersive shows how our family of brands work together to meet any home demand,” said Steve Booz, vice president, marketing, Westlake Royal Building Products. “We developed this interactive program to inspire and educate people on how multiple surface changes work together to create boundless opportunities for customizing home exteriors with our vast array of products.”

Three Unique Home Designs

On the Custom Home exterior, the six schemes feature roofing from DaVinci^® Roofscapes, TruExterior^® Siding and Trim, Eldorado Stone^® and Cultured Stone^® sidewall treatments, Zuri^® Premium Decking and Kindred^® outdoor elements. The textures and colors amplify the designs and elevate the senses.

For the Mid-Range Home exterior, Unified Steel^™ Stone Coated Roofing and Newpoint^™ Concrete Roof Tile options are highlighted, plus Celect^® Cellular Composite Siding and Trim and Cedar Renditions^™ aluminum siding. Versetta Stone^® sidewall treatments, Zuri decking, Kindred outdoor elements and Atlantic Premium Shutters^® help transform the home with boundless designer options.

The Multi-Home Builder exterior features Newpoint^™ Concrete Roof Tile, Foundry^® and Royal^® Estate^™ siding, plus Versetta Stone sidewall treatment. Mid-America^® shutters, Royal Trim and Kindred outdoor materials complete the home tour options.

Boundless Color Options

Coordinating the color palettes for the six schemes on each home required the special talents of Kate Smith, chief color maven at Sensational Color. Using the broad color offering available from each brand, Smith found palettes that harmonized across all products to create enticing schemes meeting the demands of today’s homeowners.

“There were boundless color options to select from within the Westlake brands,” said Smith. “According to the national and regional color trends I’ve researched, we came up with colors and styles that consumers currently find most desirable.

“These include contemporary dark primary colors like black, charcoal and gray. Then there’s a crisp, white modern farmhouse palette. We also relied on some classic color combinations plus timeless neutrals that shine on their own or can coordinate with the brick or stonework on the home designs.”

According to Smith, each Westlake brand had a broad color offering, making it easy to find palettes that harmonize across the products. “One of my favorites is the combination of the Newpoint Saxony Slate in Cheyenne on the Multi-Home Builder,” said Smith. “When paired with the Versetta Stone in Plum Creek, the roof and stonework together work beautifully to set off against the updated deep primary and door colors.”

“Another favorite is the DaVinci Province Slate in the European blend of colors on the Custom Home. When matched with the Eldorado Stone Ledge in Whitecap with the white, pale gray and black, it’s an elegant combination that any homeowner would love.”

Hands-On Resource

The Immersive site (www.WRBPimmersive.com) is the single-source inspirational site for building industry professionals to gain insights into the limitless array of products available from Westlake Royal Building Products.

“As you select different roof options with stone sidewalls and trim, you can quickly see how products enhance a home design,” said Booz. “We’re making boundless happen. With our wealth of building products that take every architectural style to the next level, the Immersive tool shows how we give visions dimension.”

The three home designs used in the Immersive Experience appeal to different needs of builders. The Custom and Mid-Range Homes were created by BSB Design out of Charlotte, North Carolina. The Multi-Home Builder design concept comes from Larry Garnett Designs out of Glen Rose, Texas.

About Westlake Royal Building Products

Westlake Royal Building Products USA Inc., a Westlake company (NYSE:WLK), is a leader throughout North America in the innovation, design, and production of a broad and diverse range of exterior and interior building products, including Siding and Accessories, Trim and Moulding, Roofing, Stone, Windows and Outdoor Living. Westlake Royal Building Products manufactures high quality, low maintenance products to meet the specifications and needs of building professionals, homeowners, architects, engineers and distributors, while providing stunning curb appeal with an unmatched array of colors, styles, and accessories.

For more information, please visit WestlakeRoyalBuildingProducts.com. Follow us on LinkedIn and Instagram and “Like” us on Facebook.

Contacts

Wendy Bruch

913-599-0766

wbruch@davinciroofscapes.com