SHANGHAI, Aug. 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Hosted by Informa Markets, the World of Concrete Asia (WOCA) will take place from August 13-15 at the Shanghai New International Expo Center. Spanning over 34,500㎡, the exhibition will bring together 650+ exhibitors and 40,000+ professional attendees to explore cutting-edge trends in global construction and infrastructure.

As a flagship event of Informa Markets’ “World of Concrete” series, WOCA leverages the international inYangtze River Deltafluence of WOC—the world’s largest concrete exhibition—to comprehensively cover the concrete, flooring, and mortar sectors. By connecting 3,000+ industry experts, engineering firms, and trading enterprises across key markets such as North America, Southeast Asia, and the Middle East, WOCA has become a vital platform for China’s concrete industry to access global resources and expand international collaboration.

Focusing on High-Quality Development: Two Key Themes Leading the Industry’s Future

WOCA 2025 features two dedicated theme zones:

1. “GREAT FLOORING, GREAT OWNER!” Zone
Centered on end-user needs, this zone will delve into the value of the industrial chain, establishing a benchmark exhibition area for “greta flooring” and hosting a series of themed salons. It has attracted over 300 high-quality property owners to jointly drive industry quality upgrades.

2. “WOCA – FIRST STOP FOR GLOBAL EXPANSION” Zone
With a vast lineup of exhibitors covering high-end supply chains, WOCA brings together industry leaders from China and across Asia. The exhibition spans the entire industrial chain—from material suppliers to equipment manufacturers—showcasing products including materials, finished products, additives, machinery, tools, and more.

WOCA 2025 presents exciting programs featuring:

13 August (Tuesday)
Development of High Quality Concrete Flooring Conference
Terrazzo Innovation & Value Breakthrough — Commercial Design & Garage Renovation
Golden Trowel Asia 2025
WOCA Southeast Asia Concrete Technology Innovation and Industry Synergy Development Forum
Concrete Short Video Traffic Explosion Bootcamp
Concrete Waterproofing and Leakage Prevention Engineering Conference & Innovative Materials and Application Technology Forum

14 August (Wednesday)
Floor Cracking Technology Seminar
WOCA Flooring Supermarket Club Forum
Special Mortar Innovation & High-Quality Development Forum

13-14 August
WOCA Featured Education Session
WOCA Match Making Meeting
The Grand Final of 2nd National Flooring Installation Professional Skills Competition

Great Flooring, Great Owner! — WOCA Awards and Golden Trowel Awards Winning Projects Technical Exchange Salon

Meanwhile, under the guidance of China Construction Industry Association, Informa Markets will co-host the “Yangtze River Delta Intelligent Construction & Green Low-Carbon Exhibition 2025” with key industry organizations including: Yangtze River Delta Engineering Quality Alliance, Shanghai Engineering Construction Quality Management Associatio, Jiangsu Construction Industry Association, Zhejiang Engineering Construction Quality Management Association, Anhui Construction Engineering Quality and Safety Association, The forum will convene leading enterprises such as Shanghai Chengtou, Shanghai Construction Group, and China Construction Eighth Engineering Division Corp., bringing professional insights to advance intelligent, industrialized and green transformation of infrastructure development.

Centered on the theme “Exploring Smart Innovation Pathways to Elevate Engineering Quality”, the event will focus on intelligent construction and quality enhancement in the Yangtze River Delta region. It will showcase cutting-edge achievements across multiple domains: BIM and digital technologies, New construction industrialization, Intelligent manufacturing, Low-carbon materials, Smart transportation, Low-altitude economy, ect. aiming to drive deep integration of technology and construction practices, fostering high-quality development in the sector.

The exhibition features dedicated zones including Great House (Low-Carbon), Intelligent Construction, Transportation Technology Innovation, and Prefabricated Components, systematically showcasing the latest achievements in Super terminal engineer, Smart construction, Digitalization, Low-carbon transportation, BIM and digital technologies, New construction industrialization, Low-carbon materials, Low-altitude economy

A series of specialized events on transportation engineering will be held, including:

– Shanghai Transportation Technology Innovation Conference (featuring cutting-edge technological achievements)
– Smart Construction Training Workshop for Transportation Engineering
– Live Demonstrations of Construction Robots
– Policy-Technology Integration Forum on Intelligent Construction
– Yangtze River Delta Great Housing Construction New Technology Release Conference

Industry Giants Gather to Showcase Cutting-Edge Technologies

The exhibition has attracted leading domestic and international brands, including:

Material Suppliers

Sika, Shanghai Languan New Building Materials Co., Ltd., Shanghai Zhengou Industrial Co., LTD, Suzhou Meiguowang Floor Coating Materials Co., Ltd., Shanghai GangQi Building Materials Co., Ltd, Morient Mortar, Guangdong Youboshi Technology Co., Ltd, Shanghai Shuaitu Coatings Co., Ltd, Shanghai Boge Building Materials Co., Ltd, Jingjiang, Guangdong Naidisi Chemical Co., Ltd., JIANGSU SANMU GROUP CO . LTD, Guangzhou shiyuan nano material co., Ltd, Tangshan Polar Bear Building Materials Co., Ltd., Saint-Gobain

Equipment Manufacturers

Fujian Xingyi Intelligent Equipment Co., Ltd., Ningbo Cheers Construction Machinery Co., Ltd., CONMEC Engineering Co., Ltd., Shanghai Jiansong Industry and Trade Co., Ltd, Shandong Huaang Engineering Equipment Co., Ltd, Henan Changge Qiutian Machinery Factory, shandong vanse machinery technology co., ltd, Shandong Qiangwei Grinding Materials Co., Ltd., Shanghai Bluejun Environmental Technology Co., Ltd., Foshan Orcas Robot Co., Ltd, Bozhilin, Anhui Best New Building Materials Technology Co., Ltd

Contractors (Live Flooring Demos)

Shangxi Yangsen, Chengdu Keyixin, Shanghai Wang Weiping Building Decoration Engineering Co., Ltd., Xi’an Bifuer, Jiangsu Dilin, Shanghai Yangsen

Exhibitors will collectively present the latest materials, technologies, and equipment in concrete, flooring, and mortar sectors, showcasing industry trends at the forefront.

Pre-registration Closing Soon–Exclusive Benefits Await!

Visitor pre-registration is in its final stage. Benefits include:

1. Free 3-day exhibition access
2. Express entry via dedicated channels
3. First-hand access to new product releases
4. Dedicated 1-on-1 consultant service
5. Priority participation in demos & forums
6. Exclusive VIP lounge for international visitors (with charging stations & refreshments)
7. Shanghai travel guides & maps
8. Discounted rates at partner hotels
9. Business matchmaking services
10. Factory tour opportunities

Group Visits? Enjoy VIP & Team Registration Perks!

If your company plans to organize a group to visit WOCA or has specific purchasing needs, it is recommended to pre-register in advance to enjoy a more convenient exhibition experience!

WOCA provides group registration and VIP buyer services for traders, engineering companies, owners, etc., making your visit more efficient and convenient.

For groups with more than 15 people, the organizer will enjoy a 3-day and 2-night hotel stay, and all group members will enjoy VIP benefits.

Important Notes:

• Pre-registration deadline approaching
• Group visits require advance booking

Join us in Shanghai this August to explore concrete industry innovations! WOCA 2025 looks forward to your participation in driving progress together.

For more information and to register, visit http://en.wocasia.cn or contact Rona Luo at rona.luo@informa.com .

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About Informa Markets

Informa Markets creates platforms for industries and specialist markets to trade, innovate and grow. We provide marketplace participants around the globe with opportunities to engage, experience and do business through face-to-face exhibitions, targeted digital services and actionable data solutions. We connect buyers and sellers across more than a dozen global verticals, including Pharmaceuticals, Food, Medical Technology and Infrastructure. As the world’s leading market-making company, we bring a diverse range of specialist markets to life, unlocking opportunities and helping them to thrive 365 days of the year.

About WOC Asia

World of Concrete was launched in 1975 and has successfully held for more than 50 years. The show owned and produced by Informa Exhibitions, has been the only international event dedicated to the commercial concrete and masonry construction industries.

World of Concrete Asia, part of the “World of Concrete” series, has become one of the major events in the concrete and masonry industry in the region. World of Concrete Asia (WOCA) is a One-stop Trade Platform for Concrete, Flooring, Mortar.

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Informa Markets
rona.luo@informa.com

Reality Star Partners With SHEIN to Launch a Confident and Playful Collection for Women, Men, and Kids

LOS ANGELES, Aug. 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — SHEIN, the global fashion and lifestyle online retailer, has joined forces with television personality, podcast host, author, and mom Scheana Shay. Best known for her role on Bravo’s “Vanderpump Rules,” Scheana expands her fashion footprint with a curated collection designed to make family dressing chic, fun, and affordable.

The SHEIN x Scheana Collection, personally curated by Scheana, features coordinating styles for women, men, and kids. Inspired by her life as a mom and entertainer, the collection blends soft neutrals, flattering silhouettes, and playful cutouts. Each piece is chosen with versatility in mind – perfect for brunches, weekend getaways, and nights out.

“I’ve always loved SHEIN for their affordable and on-trend styles, so partnering with them felt like such a fun opportunity to embrace the ‘SHEINA’ name in a positive and playful way,” said Scheana Shay. “This collection feels so authentic to me, and I think my fans will love it – it’s stylish, elevated, and unapologetically me. I’m proud to offer pieces that feel put-together and easy to mix and match for the entire family.”

With prices ranging from $3 to $50, the collection reflects SHEIN’s commitment to delivering trend-forward fashion at an accessible price point. The SHEIN x Scheana Collection includes 110 pieces that make it easy for family members to coordinate while expressing their own individual style.

Available now exclusively at SHEIN, fans can shop the full collection at SHEIN.com and share their favorite looks using hashtag #SHEINxScheana.

About SHEIN

SHEIN is a global online fashion and lifestyle retailer offering SHEIN-branded apparel and products from a global network of vendors, all at affordable prices. Headquartered in Singapore, SHEIN is committed to making the beauty of fashion accessible to all, promoting its industry-leading, on-demand production methodology for a smarter, future-ready industry. To learn more about SHEIN, visit www.sheingroup.com.

INDIANAPOLIS, Aug. 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — IMG (International Medical Group), an award-winning global insurance benefits and assistance services company, is excited to be accepting applications for its annual Leave Your Mark Grant. In its ninth year, the Leave Your Mark initiative is designed to invest in causes addressed by mission and social good organizations around the world. Grant applications will be accepted August 1 through September 12, 2025.

IMG will be granting funds to five winners — two mission or social good organizations and three individuals participating in a mission, volunteer, or service trip. The two winning organizations will receive $3,500 each, and the three winning individuals will receive $1,000 each.

To apply for IMG’s Leave Your Mark Grant, applicants are asked to submit a 500-word essay or 3-minute video that describes why their mission or service trip is important, how they’re working to overcome current obstacles facing the world, and how this grant will help support their global outreach efforts.

“Each year, we are inspired by the incredible work being done by the individuals and organizations that apply for the Leave Your Mark Grant,” said Justin Poehler, IMG Chief Commercial Officer. “This grant opportunity allows us to support those who are making a tangible difference in communities around the world, and we’re proud to continue this tradition for the ninth year.”

Mission of Hope, a 2024 winning organization of the Leave Your Mark Grant, used the funds to support their nutrition program in Haiti and provided meals to 350 children for an entire year. GAIA Vaccine Foundation, the second 2024 winning organization, used the funds to provide free HIV testing to more than 1,000 expectant mothers in West Africa.

The 2024 individual winners used their funds to support several initiatives including farming education in Kenya, religious mission work along the Amazon River, and care for orphaned children with disabilities in Ukraine.

To apply for this year’s Leave Your Mark Grant, visit https://www.imglobal.com/leave-your-mark. The deadline for all applications is September 12, 2025, and winners will be announced October 16, 2025.

About IMG® (International Medical Group®)
IMG® (International Medical Group®), a SiriusPoint company, is an award-winning global insurance benefits and assistance services company that has served millions of members worldwide since its founding in 1990. The preeminent provider of travel and health safety solutions, IMG offers a wide range of insurance programs, including international private medical insurance, travel medical insurance, and travel insurance, as well as enterprise services, including insurance administrative services and 24/7 emergency medical, security, and travel assistance. IMG’s world-class services, combined with an extensive product portfolio, provide Global Peace of Mind® for travelers, students, missionaries, marine crews, and other individuals or groups traveling, working, or living away from home. For more information, please visit www.imglobal.com.

Media Contact: Carly Kessler, IMG Communications Manager, carly.kessler@imglobal.com

MUNICH, Aug. 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Minaris Advanced Therapies, a leading global contract development and manufacturing organization and testing provider, has announced the opening of its new GMP manufacturing facility in Munich, Germany.  The facility, located in Taufkirchen, strengthens Minaris’ global manufacturing network and reinforces its position as a trusted partner in advancing cutting-edge therapies from concept to commercialization.

Minaris Advanced Therapies Board, Executive Leadership and Site Leadership members celebrate the Taufkirchen facility ribbon cutting.

Minaris’ new facility builds on over 10 years of experience in both the clinical and commercial manufacture of advanced therapies. The facility is built to support technology transfer of commercial advanced therapies into Europe. The new facility enabled the consolidation of process and analytical development, and all the legacy manufacturing operations onto a single site. Located just minutes from the Munich International Airport, the new facility offers a strategic logistical advantage for clients across Europe and beyond.

The site includes:

• Six Grade B/A cleanrooms for aseptic manufacturing
• One Grade C cleanroom designed for bioreactors and closed systems with convertible capability to A/B grade
• Customizable cleanroom configurations and 224 m² (2411 ft²) of expansion space
• Independently controlled HVAC systems for each cleanroom suite to reduce downtime and enable true parallel production activities
• Dedicated process development and quality control laboratories
• Cryopreservation and storage facilities
• Enhanced alarming and safety systems

“The opening of this facility marks an important milestone in our mission to accelerate the development and manufacturing of transformative cell and gene therapies globally,” said Dr. Orla Cloak, Chief Executive Officer of Minaris Advanced Therapies. “It enhances our European footprint and enhances our ability to meet client needs with speed, quality, and scalability.”

“This facility embodies our shared vision for the future of cell and gene therapy manufacturing—scalable, flexible, and globally integrated,” said Iain Baird, Chairman of the Board, Minaris Advanced Therapies. “The seamless transition into this new facility is a testament to the dedication of our team in Germany and the commitment Minaris Advanced Therapies has to bring long-term value to clients and patients worldwide.”

Minaris hosted an opening celebration at the new site on Thursday, July 31.

About Minaris Advanced Therapies
Minaris Advanced Therapies is a global contract development and manufacturing organization and contract testing provider with a focus on cell and gene therapies. Minaris Advanced Therapies is headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and has more than 650,000 square feet of infrastructure across the United States, Europe and Asia. The organization has manufactured and released over 7,500 GMP batches and has a global network that supports therapy developers through early-stage development, clinical trials and commercial manufacturing.

Minaris Advanced Therapies is a portfolio company of Altaris.

About Altaris
Altaris is an investment firm with an exclusive focus on acquiring and building companies in the healthcare industry. Since its inception in 2003, Altaris has invested in more than 50 companies across a range of healthcare sub-sectors, with a consistent goal of delivering value to the healthcare system and generating attractive financial returns for investors. Altaris is headquartered in New York City and manages $10 billion of equity capital. For more information, please visit www.altariscap.com

Media Contact:
Tihesha Aaron
corp.communications@minaris.com

FDA-cleared AI dental platform integrates diagnostic support, treatment planning, and patient consultation into one seamless workflow

TEANECK, N.J., Aug. 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Vatech, a global leader in dental imaging innovation, has officially launched ‘Vatech^® Clever One’, its next-generation all-in-one dental platform, in the United States. Following FDA clearance of its AI-based lesion detection feature, the company now offers U.S. dental professionals a unified diagnostic environment designed to streamline every step of the clinical workflow—from image acquisition and simulation to patient communication.

Clever One enables the integration of panoramic, CBCT, intraoral, facial, and STL scan data within a single viewer. Its intuitive interface eliminates the need to switch between multiple software systems, helping dental professionals save time, reduce diagnostic complexity, and improve treatment predictability.

Key features include:

• AI Lesion Detection: Automatically identifies potential lesions in panoramic images to support faster, more accurate screening
• 3D Segmentation: One-click separation of teeth and bone structures enhances visualization for implantology and endodontics
• Root Canal Analysis Tools: Assist measure root canal length and diameter, supporting precise endodontic planning
• Image Alignment Support: Drag-and-drop functionality aligns CBCT, IOS, and facial scans in seconds
• Implant and Endo Simulations: Advanced tools assist with preoperative planning for clinical decisions
• Dual Scan Comparison: Allows clinicians to visualize changes before and after treatment
• Scenario-Based UI/UX: Interface is structured to reflect real clinical workflows—diagnosis, comparison, consultation
• Cloud Integration: Seamlessly syncs with EzCloud for data sharing and collaborative case management

The AI technology behind Clever One was developed through strategic partnerships with leading dental software and AI firms, including Pearl. These collaborations allow the platform to offer highly accurate segmentation, real-time lesion detection, and automated data management features—all tailored to clinical realities.

Clever One also emphasizes user-centric design, allowing practitioners to configure toolbars, customize layouts, and adapt to various clinical setups, whether on chairside touchscreens or diagnostic workstations. The platform’s responsive UI ensures compatibility across different resolutions and operating environments.

With the introduction of Clever One, Vatech reinforces its commitment to shaping the future of digital dentistry—where all diagnostic, planning, and communication processes are integrated into one intelligent and efficient platform.

For more information, visit www.vatechamerica.com.

About Vatech

Vatech(www.vatech.com) is a global leader in dental imaging, specializing in advanced digital X-ray solutions with innovative low-dose technology. The company pioneered the world’s first 3-in-1 digital X-ray system and continues to lead the market with high-value 3D imaging products. Vatech is recognized for its cutting-edge technology and human-centered innovations. Vatech is a trusted brand among dental professionals worldwide, renowned for its commitment to innovation and excellence in dental diagnostics.