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American Power Systems unveils high-output dual alternator solution for Nissan Patrol

Get more onboard power with minimal changes to OE under-the-hood configuration

DAVENPORT, Iowa, Dec. 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — When it comes to outfitting vehicles for security, defense, or demanding commercial applications, the Nissan Patrol stands out as a reliable platform. But as these vehicles are upgraded with additional armor and specialized equipment, their electrical power needs often exceed what standard OEM alternators can provide. That’s where the new dual alternator bracket kit for the Nissan Patrol from US-based American Power Systems, Inc. (APS) comes in: it’s a game-changing solution for operators who require dependable, high-output power in the field.

The new dual alternator bracket kit allows users to add additional power to 2017-24 Nissan Patrol Y62 vehicles with a 5.6L V8 petrol (gas) engine with minimal changes to the OE under-the-hood configuration. Specifically, end users can add APS’ 12V, 24V or 48V high output alternators for 12-12, 12-24, or 12-48 secondary alternator power system configurations.

More power to stay safe & connected in the field

“When outfitting the Nissan Patrol for security or defense missions, the demand for reliable electrical power rises dramatically due to added armor and specialized equipment,” said Amy Lank, APS President & CEO. “Our dual alternator bracket kit empowers operators with the extra power needed to run advanced systems—such as anti-IED jammers, communications, satellite gear, and cooling units—ensuring the vehicle remains fully operational and personnel stay safe and connected in any environment.”

APS launched its Nissan Patrol product line in 2021 with 255- and 360-amp HPI alternators for the 5.6L gas engines. APS added 290- and 390-amp Ultra Performance at Idle (UPI) high output alternators in spring 2025. They also offer a high idle controller kit for the Nissan Patrol. 

Tested to withstand the harshest environments to deliver stable, dependable power

To ensure APS products meet its threshold for superior quality and performance, all new products undergo a rigorous engineering process and testing to industry standards for durability. With over 2,000 vehicles currently in the field and 18,000 test miles logged at the Nevada Automotive Test Center, our high output alternators withstand the harshest environments to deliver stable, dependable power. 

“There is a reason why APS is globally trusted,” Lank said. “We have a worldwide reputation for quality, innovation, and expertise. When our products hit the market, we feel confident in their performance because of how meticulous we are behind the scenes during their development.”

APS products have been used on 10,000+ vehicles across multiple continents, including Europe, Australia, Africa, Asia, and the Americas.

Visit American Power Systems, Inc. for more information: https://www.americanpowerinc.com/about/news-blog/powering-up-the-new-nissan-patrol-dual-alternator-bracket.

About American Power Systems, Inc.

Founded in 2006, American Power Systems, Inc. was created to fulfill a growing need for high power alternatives for a wide range of vehicles and environments. Quickly gaining a worldwide reputation for quality, innovation and expertise, APS became the trusted partner of a variety of governmental agencies and companies around the globe, including clients such as US Department of State, US Dept. of Defense, US SOCOM (US Special Operations Command) and the Australian Ministry of Defence.

The Davenport, Iowa-based company specializes in the innovation and custom crafting of power conversion and distribution systems for armored, securitycommercialmarine and purpose-built specialty vehicles like RVs and luxury motor coaches by staff with nearly 300 combined years of experience in the various fields of expertise it handles.

In March 2020, APS was honored as Small Business Exporter of the Year by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Region VII office. APS also has been honored as Battelle’s Small Business Supplier of the Year. With a growing client base and award-winning success, APS continues to expand and offer its business partners reliable, dependable, and durable products and hands-on support.

Mixx Technologies Raises $33M Series-A to Redefine AI Infrastructure through Full-Stack Optical Integration

SAN JOSE, Calif., Dec. 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Mixx Technologies, the innovator behind high-performance, system-scale optical connectivity for artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure, today announced the successful closure of a $33 million Series A funding round. The financing was led by ICM HPQC Fund, with participation from TDK Ventures, Systemiq Capital, Banpu Innovation & Ventures, G Vision Capital, Ajinomoto Group Ventures, AVITIC Innovation Fund, and other strategic partners. The oversubscribed round reflects strong investor confidence in Mixx’s breakthrough approach.

Mixx was founded by the innovators behind Intel’s silicon photonics-based transceivers and Broadcom’s industry-first co-packaged optics (CPO) for network switches. The team has been at the forefront of every major leap in connectivity and is now uniting to eliminate the interconnect bottleneck that constrains performance and scalability of artificial intelligence. With a platform that merges photonics, advanced packaging, and system architecture, Mixx is building the foundation for faster and more parallelized AI infrastructure.

The capital will be used to advance Mixx’s product development milestones, expand its global footprint with R&D centers and ecosystem partnership in the U.S., India, and Taiwan.

“As AI infrastructure scales into the exabyte era, the very metrics of performance are shifting,” said Vivek Raghuraman, CEO and co-founder of Mixx Technologies. “What once centered on link speeds and component efficiency must now account for system-wide power, latency, and reliability measured at the data center level. Mixx is rethinking these fundamentals to optimize end-to-end data movement, where every picojoule saved and nanosecond gained compounds across trillions of interconnected nodes.”

At the heart of this shift is HBxIO™, our silicon-integrated optical engine that forms a communication platform for next-generation AI infrastructure. Combined with open standards, proprietary orchestration algorithms, and a high-radix connector, this advanced architecture bridges the compute demands of the back-end and front-end network with unprecedented speed and reliability. By delivering higher bandwidth, lower power consumption, and reduced total cost of ownership, Mixx is redefining the connectivity fabric needed to realize the full potential of tomorrow’s intelligent systems.

About Mixx Technologies

Mixx Technologies, Inc. is a deep-tech company solving the data-movement bottleneck for AI infrastructure. Mixx’s foundational multi-terabit HBxIO™ platform provides ultra-high-radix, scale-up connectivity enabling cloud service providers to deploy massive AI inference models at unprecedented speed and efficiency. Headquartered in San Jose, California, with operations in India and Taiwan, Mixx Technologies is driving the next generation of reliable, scalable and sustainable AI infrastructure.

Mixx's Silicon-Integrated Optical Connectivity Platform
Mixx’s Silicon-Integrated Optical Connectivity Platform

 

Celebrating 100 years, Duas Rodas unveils its new brand DR Flavors & Ingredients and begins a new cycle of evolution

JARAGUÁ DO SUL, Brazil, Dec. 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Duas Rodas begins a new chapter in its history by adopting the name DR Flavors & Ingredients, a movement that marks the 100th anniversary of the Brazilian multinational founded in Jaraguá do Sul, Santa Catarina. The change celebrates a journey of vitality, innovation and continuous growth in Brazil and abroad, establishing the company as a Latin American leader in flavors, botanical extracts and solutions for the food and beverage industry.

Throughout its century-long history, DR Flavors & Ingredients has built an operation across eight countries, including manufacturing units in Brazil (Santa Catarina, São Paulo and Sergipe), Mexico, Chile and Colombia, as well as offices, technology centers and logistics centers in Germany, Poland, China and the United States. Present in more than 70 countries, DR is guided by its purpose of “connecting people and brands through solutions that awaken the senses, generate value and inspire the future of food, responsibly”.

The new identity emerges as a natural evolution, that preserves the company’s essence. The name chosen – DR Flavors & Ingredients – reflects a strategic focus on humanizing its communication and emphasizing the sensory and emotional aspects that connect people with food, a movement that is becoming increasingly relevant in the global communication of the sector.

The brand transition and the company’s ongoing development initiatives are led by the Chairman of the Board of Directors, Leonardo Fausto Zipf, and the Chief Executive Officer, Rosemeri Francener. “We are the result of the work of committed, visionary, and determined people,” says Zipf. “This company has always known how to reinvent itself while remaining true to its essence. Our focus is on the future, but the values that brought us here remain unwavering.”

Rosemeri Francener reinforces the sense of responsibility that comes with this new cycle. “Reaching 100 years is a rare achievement.  But more than that, it’s a responsibility. We honor our history by continuing to grow with focus, purpose, and passion for what we do. We are only at the beginning of a new cycle of achievements,” she says.

 

FIT KING Announces Official Collaboration With Christian Guzman, Highlighting Authentic Recovery in His Training Lifestyle

NEW YORK, Dec. 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — FIT KING, the smart-recovery brand known for helping athletes and everyday fitness enthusiasts feel and perform better, is proud to officially announce its collaboration with Christian Guzman—athlete, entrepreneur, and one of the most respected voices in today’s fitness community.

This partnership centers on a shared belief: recovery is a real part of training, and having the right tools makes all the difference.


A Collaboration Grounded in Real Training Needs

Christian lives a performance-driven lifestyle—balancing intense lifting sessions, content creation, and business leadership across several fitness brands. With such a demanding schedule, recovery has become an essential part of how he stays consistent and feels his best.

FIT KING’s approach to smart, accessible recovery naturally aligns with Christian’s daily routine and the way he communicates with his audience.

“Recovery has always been important to me,” Christian said. “FIT KING makes tools that actually help me unwind after long training days. It’s something I’ve been adding into my routine, and I’m glad to share it with my community.”

How FIT KING Supports His Current Routine

As part of the collaboration, Christian has been using FIT KING’s 5-Zone Faster Recovery System Massager Boots—a full-leg compression system designed to help relieve soreness and support circulation.

Rather than presenting the product as a promotion, Christian is simply showing how it fits into his day-to-day:

  • Post-leg day sessions

He uses the boots to help reduce tightness and encourage muscle relaxation after heavy training.

  • Between busy workdays

The boots offer a quick way to decompress and reset when balancing meetings, filming, and training.

  • At-home recovery

With easy controls and adjustable intensity levels, the system fits naturally into his home routine without adding extra complexity.


Why FIT KING and Christian Guzman Are a Strong Match

Christian has built a community centered around motivation, improvement, and honest communication. FIT KING shares that mindset: creating tools that simplify recovery and help people feel better so they can continue doing what they love.

This collaboration is rooted in:

  • Shared values around consistency, health, and long-term performance
  • A mutual commitment to helping people take care of their bodies

It’s a partnership built on real alignment.

A FIT KING spokesperson commented:

“Christian represents dedication and authenticity—qualities that resonate deeply with our brand.
We’re excited to collaborate with someone who truly understands the importance of recovery and integrates it naturally into his lifestyle.”

About FIT KING

FIT KING creates smart, user-friendly recovery tools designed to help people move better, feel better, and train better. From targeted massage devices to full-leg compression systems, the brand supports millions of users worldwide seeking effective and accessible recovery solutions.

The Frost & Sullivan Institute Honors Global Organizations Pioneering Responsible Growth With the 2025 Visionary Growth Leadership Best Practices Recognition

SANTA CLARA, Calif., Dec. 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The Frost & Sullivan Institute is proud to announce the recipients of the 2025 Visionary Growth Leadership Best Practices Recognition, celebrating organizations that exemplify purpose-driven innovation, sustainable business models, and leadership committed to creating a positive global impact. This recognition highlights the companies that are spearheading meaningful change and addressing the global priorities identified by the Frost & Sullivan Institute.

“The Visionary Growth Leadership Best Practices Recognition celebrates companies that have married profitability with sustainability, not only as a strategy but as their core company value. This year’s recipients demonstrate that sustainable growth is not only achievable but also can be a powerful driver of innovation and positive societal impact. We celebrate the recipients for their commitment to a sustainable future and hope others follow suit,” said Aroop Zutshi, Director of the Frost & Sullivan Institute.

The award selection framework follows a rigorous eight-step evaluation process conducted in collaboration with Frost & Sullivan’s global think tank. Companies are then reviewed for leadership best practices, benchmarked on innovation and sustainability metrics, and vetted through multiple independent perspectives.

This year’s program continues with the Frost & Sullivan Institute’s commitment to spotlighting organizations that demonstrate measurable impact aligned with the global priorities of the Frost & Sullivan Institute.  Each recipient was evaluated across Frost & Sullivan’s proprietary assessment criteria, which analyze innovation, operational excellence, and social responsibility within the context of long-term global growth.

2025 Visionary Growth Leadership Best Practices Recognition Awardees include:

  • Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited
  • Salesforce, Inc. (or Salesforce.com, Inc.)
  • DeepMind Technologies Limited
  • Evolent Health, Inc.
  • R1 RCM Inc.
  • Qualcomm Incorporated
  • Arm Limited
  • MediaTek Inc.
  • RingCentral, Inc.
  • Arista Networks, Inc.
  • Fortinet, Inc.
  • Synopsys, Inc.
  • Monolithic Power Systems, Inc.
  • Entegris
  • NXP Semiconductors N.V.
  • Alstom
  • Analog Devices, Inc.
  • KLA Corporation
  • Danfoss A/S
  • Advantest Corporation
  • DIXON TECHNOLOGIES (INDIA) LIMITED
  • Infineon Technologies AG
  • Marvell Technology, Inc.
  • SK hynix Inc.
  • Keyence Corporation
  • WAGO Kontakttechnik GmbH & Co. KG
  • Endress+Hauser Group Services AG
  • Addus HomeCare
  • Align Technology, Inc.
  • Alkem Laboratories Limited

About Frost & Sullivan Institute

The Frost & Sullivan Institute (FSI) is a non-profit organization dedicated to utilizing business practices to address global priorities. The genesis of the institute goes back to the vision of either creating or becoming part of a solution that addresses threats to humanity. The Institute has identified strategic imperatives for transformation and believes that we can truly accelerate innovation to zero. To learn more about FSI, visit www.frostandsullivaninstitute.org

About Frost & Sullivan

For six decades, Frost & Sullivan has been world-renowned for its role in helping investors, corporate leaders, and governments navigate economic changes and identify disruptive technologies, Mega Trends, new business models, and companies to action, resulting in a continuous flow of growth opportunities to drive future success. Contact us: Start the discussion.

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NYSE Content Advisory: Pre-Market Update + NYSE Texas Reaches Milestone 100 Dual Listings

NEW YORK, Dec. 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) provides a daily pre-market update directly from the NYSE Trading Floor. Access today’s NYSE Pre-market update for market insights before trading begins. 

 

NYSE Content Advisory: Pre-Market Update + NYSE Texas Reaches Milestone 100 Dual Listings

Ashley Mastronardi delivers the pre-market update on December 1st

  • Stocks are little changed Monday morning as trading begins for December. The S&P 500 and Dow ended November nearly unchanged, with concerns over lofty AI valuations weighing on major indexes.
  • December is historically strong for markets—S&P 500 averages gains of over 1%, ranking as the third-best month since 1950, per Stock Trader’s Almanac.
  • NYSE Texas reached 100 dual listings totaling over $2 trillion in market cap since its March launch. The exchange spans 11 industries, including tech, consumer discretionary, and energy.

Opening Bell
Partnership for NYC celebrates Kathryn Wylde’s 25 years at the helm

Closing Bell
CIBC marks Miracle Day 2025

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Captiva Verde Announces Brian Conlan as CEO

Scottsdale, Arizona – Newsfile Corp. – December 1, 2025 – Captiva Verde Wellness Corp. (CSE: PWR) (OTC Pink: CPIVF) (“Captiva Verde” or the “Company“) a public company listed on the Canadian Securities Exchange under the trading symbol PWR and further listed on the US OTC Markets under the symbol CPIVF announces that Brian Conlan has been appointed as the Chief Executive Officer of the company.

Brian is the President and co-founder of AHP Strategies, a US government contractor specializing in aerospace and maritime environments, as well as co-founder and partner of ASNF Holdings, LLC, a leading investment firm in both residential and commercial real estate.

In addition to his businesses, Brian served in a variety of roles in the United States Department of Defense and US State Department, respectively, retiring as a Commander after 20 years of full-time service. Beginning his career as a Navy Pilot, Brian served as an Aide-de-camp, Nuclear Carrier Navigator, and subsequently as Acting Executive Officer of the nuclear aircraft carrier, USS John C. Stennis. Later in his career, he transitioned into unmanned systems and served as the Commanding Officer of VUP-19, the US Navy’s first Unmanned Aircraft squadron where he commanded operations for a USD $13 billion capital program, leading 700 active, reserve, and civilian personnel operating simultaneously from locations in the Middle East, Asia, and the US. Brian founded the Joint Unmanned Interagency Collaboration Enterprise in 2021, and was selected as an Unmanned Systems Advisor to senior Pentagon staff, including Deputy, US Special Operations Command and NATO. Brian is a graduate of the College of William and Mary and the US Air Force Air Command and Staff College.

Jeff Ciachurski, will now become Executive Chairman, remain as a director, and will support and assist Brian and his leadership. Jeff will focus on the execution of projects for Greenbriar Sustainable Living and the closing of the project construction facility for Sage Ranch.

Jeff Ciachurski states: “We are blessed to have someone of Brian Conlan’s calibre; a seasoned business executive and large-scale complex organizational executive to lead Captiva into the future. Brian is the true definition of a servant-leader, and has led highly technical inter-disciplined professionals, and execution-oriented leaders in taking ideas and plans into rewarding and successful outcomes. Brian will lead Captiva towards its full potential in sustainable infrastructure, especially the sectors of attainable housing, wellness, energy reduction and clean water.”

On Behalf of the Board of Directors
“Jeff Ciachurski”
Jeffrey Ciachurski
Executive Chairman and Director
Cell: (949) 903-5906
E-mail: westernwind@shaw.ca

Neither the Canadian Securities Exchange nor its regulation services provider accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Information

This news release includes “forward-looking statements” and “forward-looking information” within the meaning of Canadian securities laws and United States securities laws (together, “forward-looking statements”). All statements included in this news release, other than statements of historical fact, are forward-looking statements including, without limitation, statements with respect to the expansion of Captiva’s health and wellness platform.

Forward-looking statements include predictions, projections and forecasts and are often, but not always, identified by the use of words such as “anticipate”, “believe”, “plan”, “estimate”, “expect”, “potential”, “target”, “budget”, “propose” and “intend” and statements that an event or result “may”, “will”, “should”, “could” or “might” occur or be achieved and other similar expressions and includes the negatives thereof.

Forward-looking statements are based on a number of assumptions and estimates that, while considered reasonable by management based on the business and markets in which the Company operates, are inherently subject to significant operational, economic, and competitive uncertainties, risks and contingencies. These include assumptions regarding, among other things: general business and economic conditions. There can be no assurance that forward-looking statements will prove to be accurate and actual results, and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the Company’s expectations include those described under the heading “Risks and Uncertainties” in the Company’s most recently filed MD&A (a copy of which is available under the Company’s SEDAR profile at www.sedarplus.ca). The Company does not undertake to update or revise any forward-looking statements, except in accordance with applicable law.

The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.

Accertify’s Black Friday Data Reveals Shift in Consumer Spending: Transaction Volume Surges 24% While Average Purchase Size Hits Four-Year Low

Analysis of 52.5 Million Transactions Shows Shoppers Making More Frequent, Smaller Purchases

ITASCA, Ill., Dec. 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Black Friday 2025 saw a striking shift in consumer behavior, with shoppers making significantly more transactions but spending less per purchase, according to data released today by Accertify, Inc., a leading unified risk decisioning platform provider.

Analysis of over 52.5 million transactions shows that while online shopping volume surged 24% year-over-year, the average transaction value fell 17% to $115.46, the lowest level since 2021. The data suggests a fundamental change in how consumers approach holiday shopping: more frequent, smaller purchases rather than big-ticket commitments.

“Consumers seem to be reinventing Black Friday,” said Mark Michelon, President of Accertify. “We’re seeing shoppers spread their dollars across more transactions rather than making large single purchases. Whether that reflects economic caution, the influence of buy-now-pay-later options, or simply how mobile shopping encourages impulse buying, it represents a meaningful shift in consumer psychology.”

The trend was especially pronounced in retail, where transactions grew 11.4% to 27 million while the average purchase amount dropped 7%. Total retail dollars reached $3.73 billion, up 3.6% from 2024, but the growth came from volume rather than larger purchases.

Black Friday 2025 by the Numbers

Accertify processed $6.06 billion in transactions on Black Friday, a 3% increase over 2024 and the first time the company has exceeded $6 billion in a single day. Transaction volume reached 52.5 million, up from 42.3 million in 2024. Peak activity occurred during the 11 a.m. Central hour, when the company processed 3.27 million transactions and $392 million in transaction value.

Other industry sectors showed varied patterns:

Airlines: Transactions increased 19% to 2.16 million and dollars rose 18% to $931 million, with average transaction values holding essentially flat year-over-year.

Travel and Entertainment: Transaction volume remained flat while total transaction dollars increased 13.5% year-over-year, pushing average transaction value up 13.2% year-over-year to $302.66.

AI Enables Merchants to Handle the Surge

The shift toward higher transaction volumes creates new challenges for merchants managing fraud risk. Accertify’s clients saw a median approval rate of 99.25%, up from 98.93% in 2024, relying on Accertify’s AI and machine learning models to automate risk decisioning, accommodating the 24% increase in volume.

“More transactions means more complexity for fraud teams,” said Michelon. “Machine learning is what allows merchants to keep pace with changing consumer behavior without sacrificing approval rates, or letting fraud slip through, or degrading the consumer experience.”

*Statistics in this release are derived from Accertify client data from Black Friday 2021-2025.

About Accertify

Accertify, Inc., is a leading unified risk decisioning platform provider, spanning fraud prevention, chargeback management, account protection, abuse prevention, and payment gateway solutions to clients spanning diverse industries worldwide. Accertify’s suite of products and services protects digital commerce, helping clients grow their business by driving down fraud-related losses, simplifying business processes, all while upholding the consumer experience. To learn more about Accertify, visit www.accertify.com.

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