GWACHEON, South Korea, June 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Park Systems Corp. (KOSDAQ: 140860), a global leader in atomic force microscopy (AFM) and nanometrology, today announced the successful completion of a KRW 100 billion (approximately USD 72 million) strategic financing through the issuance of perpetual bonds with warrants, with Kiwoom Securities and Dominus Investment Management each subscribing KRW 50 billion. The proceeds will support the company’s production capacity expansion and broader strategic initiatives as demand for precision nanometrology continues to grow across the semiconductor and advanced materials industries.

Park Systems, world-leading manufacturer of Atomic Force Microscopes, has the longest history of AFM business in the industry. The company has developed a global sales network of over 30 countries and has more than 1000 AFMs in use around the world. It is the fastest growing AFM company with more than 120 full time employees dedicated to producing the most accurate and easiest to use AFMs. Park Systems world-wide Locations can be found here: http://www.parkafm.com/index.php/company/locations

The bonds were issued at par with 0% interest for the first three years, followed by a step-up interest structure. Warrants are exercisable from June 8, 2027 to May 8, 2056 at KRW 267,747 per share, and Park Systems retains a call option to repurchase up to 20% of the bonds at par between June 2027 and June 2029.

“This financing reflects the company’s commitment to scaling its manufacturing infrastructure in alignment with increasing market demand,” said Karen Cho, Senior Executive Vice President at Park Systems. “As semiconductor process nodes shrink and advanced packaging architectures grow more complex, the need for sub-nanometer surface metrology has become critical across front-end and back-end semiconductor manufacturing. We believe this investment will strengthen our ability to meet growing customer demand and better serve customers worldwide.”

Park Systems serves leading global chipmakers and research institutions across more than 30 countries. Building on this momentum, Park Systems reported consolidated revenue of KRW 205.6 billion in 2025. With a diversified customer base that includes major semiconductor manufacturers and a growing installed base in academic and industrial research, the company is well-positioned to capitalize on the continued expansion of nanotechnology applications worldwide.

About Park Systems

Park Systems is a global leader in nanometrology, providing advanced measurement solutions for both research and industrial applications. Founded by Dr. Sang-il Park, a contributor to the invention of atomic force microscopy (AFM) at Stanford University, the company has grown through continuous innovation and strategic acquisitions to become a leading force in the global nanometrology industry. Park Systems’ technology portfolio includes AFM, white light interferometry (WLI), digital holographic microscopy (DHM), imaging spectroscopic ellipsometry (ISE), active vibration isolation systems, and solid metal probes. With regional offices across the Americas, Europe, and Asia, Park Systems supports customers in semiconductor manufacturing, materials science, and nanotechnology research.

For more information, visit www.parksystems.com

SINGAPORE, June 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Even as hiring sentiment across Asia Pacific and the Middle East (APME) moderated in Q3 2026, employers continue to indicate a willingness to pay a premium for skills including AI literacy as well as communication, collaboration, and teamwork, according to the latest ManpowerGroup Employment Outlook Survey.

The survey of 13,168 employers across 11 APME countries and territories found that 43% of employers plan to increase headcount in the coming quarter, 15% anticipate a decrease in staffing levels, while 41% expect no change. This results in a seasonally adjusted Net Employment Outlook (NEO) of +28%, down 10 points from Q2 2026, while remaining unchanged year over year.

“The broad moderation in hiring sentiment across the region reflects a far more complex operating environment in Q3, shaped by geopolitical tensions, supply chain disruptions, and rising cost pressures,” said François Lançon, Regional President, Asia Pacific & Middle East, ManpowerGroup. “These forces are affecting markets unevenly, dampening confidence in more trade‑ and energy‑exposed economies, while growth markets with strong domestic demand and technology momentum show relative resilience. Even so, employers are taking a more cautious approach to hiring as the downstream effects of higher energy and operating costs continue to unfold.”

Beyond hiring intentions, the survey examined which technical and interpersonal skills employers are willing to pay a premium for in the coming quarter. Employers in APME report being willing to pay a premium for technical skills including AI literacy (69%), AI model and application development (68%), and sales and marketing skills (66%). While soft skills employers in the region are willing to pay a premium for include communication, collaboration, and teamwork (74%), followed by critical thinking and problem‑solving (71%), with adaptability and willingness to learn, as well as professionalism and work ethic tied for third at 70%.

View the full results: https://www.manpower.com.sg/en/meos-apme

About ManpowerGroup

ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN), the leading global workforce solutions company, helps organizations transform in a fast-changing world of work by sourcing, assessing, developing, and managing the talent that enables them to win. Our expert family of brands – Manpower, Experis, and Talent Solutions – creates substantially more value for candidates and clients across more than 70 countries and territories and has done so for more than 75 years.

NINGBO, China, June 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Robotics, semiconductor equipment, and intelligent automation systems are evolving at an accelerating pace, placing OEM manufacturers under growing engineering and supply chain pressure. Product development cycles continue to shorten while system complexity keeps rising. Expectations for validation efficiency, long term reliability, and cost control are becoming increasingly demanding across the industry.

The competitive landscape of motion control manufacturing is also undergoing a fundamental shift. OEM manufacturers are placing greater attention on whether motor suppliers can quickly understand application requirements, shorten validation cycles, and maintain stable collaboration throughout continuously evolving development processes.

With more than 30 years of experience in motion control manufacturing, Smooth Motor has continued expanding across robotics, semiconductor systems, laboratory automation, and precision equipment industries, driven by rapid engineering response capability built through decades of accumulation. The company has steadily evolved into a deeper engineering partner involved throughout customer development processes.

In recent years, global demand for high precision, compact, and customized motion solutions has continued growing across industries ranging from semiconductor equipment and laboratory automation to robotic actuation systems. More projects now require motion control systems capable not only of delivering precision and reliability, but also of supporting faster validation and adapting to constantly changing structural requirements.

Smooth Motor has remained focused on stepper motor and precision motion technologies for decades. Its portfolio covers hybrid stepper motors, linear stepper motors, can stack motors, voice coil motors, compact stepper motors, geared motors, smart integrated motors, coreless motors, as well as transmission components and customized motion modules. Supported by accumulated product development and machining expertise, the company is able to respond more efficiently to customer requirements involving structure, performance, and operating environments.

For a growing number of OEM manufacturers, rapid response is no longer simply about delivery speed.

It also reflects whether engineering, manufacturing, and supply chains can move together under the same rhythm while continuously adapting to rapidly changing market demands.

According to Smooth Motor, this capability is not built through short term expansion, but through long term accumulation in engineering experience, manufacturing investment, and supply chain coordination systems.

Today, approximately 30 percent of the company’s technical and production staff have remained with Smooth Motor since its early years. The stability of the long standing core team has allowed process knowledge, machining expertise, and engineering collaboration capability to continue accumulating over time. In high precision automation industries, continuity in engineering experience often directly affects validation efficiency, manufacturing consistency, and long term operational reliability.

At the same time, Smooth Motor reinvests approximately 20 percent of its annual profits into research and development, manufacturing upgrades, and production optimization. The company has gradually established a flexible manufacturing system capable of supporting small batch production, multiple specifications, and customized development requirements. This helps customers shorten development and validation cycles while improving cost predictability and supply stability.

As robotics and intelligent manufacturing industries continue expanding rapidly, OEM expectations toward motor suppliers are also changing. Rather than maintaining conventional component purchasing relationships, more manufacturers are seeking motor suppliers capable of participating in collaborative development, adjusting solutions quickly, and supporting long term project coordination.

Backed by years of technical accumulation, Smooth Motor has gradually developed integrated motion control capabilities covering motors, drive control systems, and motion modules. The company continues participating in projects related to robotic actuation systems, semiconductor equipment, laboratory automation, and miniature drive technologies. At the same time, Smooth Motor continues strengthening cooperation with international customers and supply chain partners to improve product consistency and global delivery capability.

“Customers today are no longer simply looking for motor suppliers. They are looking for long term partners capable of participating in engineering collaboration and continuously supporting product evolution,” said Leon C, CMO of Smooth Motor. “Rapid engineering response is ultimately the result of long term accumulation across motor manufacturing experience, engineering systems, and supply chain capability.”

As global manufacturing continues advancing toward intelligent production, higher precision, and deeper system integration, motion control systems are becoming increasingly important across robotics, medical equipment, semiconductor manufacturing, and advanced automation industries. For motion control manufacturers, long term competitiveness is no longer defined only by products themselves, but by the ability to sustain rapid collaboration, stable manufacturing capability, and long term engineering support.

About Smooth Motor

Founded in 1994 and headquartered in Ningbo, China, Smooth Motor is a motor manufacturer specializing in precision motion control solutions, certified under ISO 9001, RoHS, and CE standards. With more than 30 years of experience in stepper motor and linear motion technologies, the company provides hybrid stepper motors, linear stepper motors, can stack motors, voice coil motors, compact stepper motors, geared motors, smart integrated motors, coreless motors, transmission components, and customized motion modules for industries including robotics, medical equipment, semiconductor manufacturing, laboratory automation, and industrial automation.

Website: www.smoothmotor.com
Email: info@smoothmotor.com

Energy Density Up 25%, Site Footprint Down 20%

BOHOT, Bulgaria and MUNICH, June 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — CRRC Zhuzhou Institute will debut its 6.X Liquid-Cooled Energy Storage System at The Smarter E Europe 2026, June 23-25 at Messe München, Booths B2.540 and B2.640 in Hall B2. The launch is backed by the company’s 200 MWh Bohot BESS project in Bulgaria, which reached full grid connection in April 2026.

As of May 2026, CRRC Zhuzhou Institute’s energy-storage business spanned over 25 countries and regions. At the show, the company will highlight technical upgrades in its latest storage products and its delivery record across European projects.

New Product Debut: The 6.X Liquid-Cooled Energy Storage System

The 6.X system delivers three key technical advances:

Enhanced Space Utilization: Energy density increases by 25% and site footprint is reduced by over 20%, addressing land constraints and planning approval challenges across European markets.

Optimized Thermal Performance: A top-discharge heat-dissipation design with temperature-adaptive control cuts thermal-management energy consumption by over 10%, improving overall system efficiency.

Full-Scenario Coverage: The integrated solution supports utility generation, grid-side and commercial and industrial (C&I) applications, enabling asset owners to maximize returns across diverse deployment contexts.

Safety Validation at Scale

CRRC Zhuzhou Institute published safety results from large-scale fire testing and six-tier extreme-safety validation under UL 9540A:2026 and NFPA 855:2026, two internationally recognized standards for battery storage systems.

Validated Delivery: The 200 MWh Bohot BESS Project

On April 3, 2026, the Bohot project reached full-capacity grid connection, meeting Europe’s stringent interconnection requirements. The project uses a modular architecture of DC battery cabins, integrated AC cabins and PCS units, paired with a 33 kV grid-interconnection system. Now operating stably, it has earned recognition from local partners and regulators, laying groundwork for deeper European engagement.

Building Beyond the Grid

CRRC Zhuzhou Institute prioritizes local hiring, skills training and local procurement to strengthen domestic supply chains. Across all project lifecycles, the company applies ecological-protection measures and environmental-impact assessments, covering energy efficiency, carbon reduction and biodiversity protection. Its adherence to host-country regulations and international standards has built trust with governments and regulators worldwide.

Also on Display: “Chixiao” 460 kW PV Inverter

CRRC Zhuzhou Institute will also showcase its “Chixiao” 460 kW PV inverter. Inheriting high-speed-rail-grade design standards, the inverter raises rated power to 460 kW (506 kW max) and improves power density by 28% versus the previous generation. It also adopts a new generation of silicon-carbide (SiC) devices for the first time, lowering system costs for large-scale ground-mounted power plants.

Visitors are invited to Booths B2.540 and B2.640 in Hall B2 to explore new opportunities in Europe’s clean-energy market.

Learn more about CRRC Zhuzhou Institute, please visit https://www.crrcgc.cc/zsen/

The partnership expands access to Bloomberg’s full-text content directly within CisionOne. 

NEW YORK, June 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Bloomberg Media today announced a new partnership with Cision, a global leader in consumer and media intelligence, to expand access to Bloomberg’s premium full-text journalism directly within CisionOne, Cision’s media intelligence platform. 

Through the integration, eligible Bloomberg.com Group Subscribers will be able to view, monitor, and engage with Bloomberg reporting alongside the platform tools they already use to track news, analyze coverage, and inform communications strategy. The partnership gives enterprise communications teams more seamless access to Bloomberg’s premium financial and business reporting within existing workflows. 

“Partnering with Cision brings Bloomberg’s journalism directly into an environment where communications and business executives are shaping strategy and engaging with news,” says Nick Pimm, Managing Director of Enterprise Sales at Bloomberg Media. “There’s a strong alignment between our audiences, and this collaboration allows us to extend Bloomberg Media’s reach while creating a seamless, integrated experience for our shared subscribers.” 

“For communications teams, trusted journalism is an important part of understanding the stories, issues, and market shifts that matter to their organizations. This partnership gives customers easier access to Bloomberg Media’s full-text business and financial reporting within their CisionOne workflow, helping them monitor coverage, understand context, and make more informed decisions,” said Stuart Clark, SVP of Content Strategy and Partnerships at Cision. 

About Bloomberg Media 

Bloomberg Media is the world’s leading multi-platform media company for business and finance, which draws on the editorial resources of more than 3,000 journalists and analysts in more than 100 bureaus around the world. Bloomberg Media is the consumer-facing media organization of Bloomberg L.P. 

About Cision 

Cision is the global leader in consumer and media intelligence, engagement, and communication solutions. We equip PR and corporate communications, marketing, and social media professionals with the tools they need to excel in today’s data driven world. Our deep expertise, exclusive data partnerships, and award-winning products, including CisionOne, Brandwatch, Trajaan, and PR Newswire, enable over 75,000 companies and organizations, including 84% of the Fortune 500, to see and be seen, understand and be understood by the audiences that matter most to them. 

For media inquiries, please contact: Cision Public Relations at CisionPR@cision.com