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TOV Restoration Expands Service to Combat Water Fire and Smoke Damage Across Washington State

EVERETT, WA – March 4, 2025 – TOV Restoration is a leading name in property restoration and remodeling in Everett, Washington and surrounding areas. Recently, they have added additional services to their comprehensive array of offerings, but they have also expanded to reach more of Washington with these various services. In their expansion, TOV Restoration seeks to provide homeowners and businesses with the options they need to recover from water, flood, fire, smoke damage, and more.

TOV Restoration offers these services across many different communities in Washington in order to provide local expertise to a wider area. The company is now serving Seattle, Bellevue, Everett, Tacoma, Lynnwood, Auburn, Redmond, Kirkland, Edmonds, and Bothell with all of their available services, from remodeling to damage restoration. They are well-known for their commitment to offering quick, professional, and compassionate services for all of your needs, especially when disaster strikes.

“We understand just how devastating and overwhelming facing any type of property damage can be,” says a rep from TOV Restoration. “Our expert teams are equipped to handle these disasters as well as your hopes for remodeling and renovation in your home. Being a one stop shop opens the door for us to better serve our customers through the good times and the bad times.”

The company hopes that by extending the services they offer as well as their reach on their coverage map, they can help more people get the services they need to care for their homes and businesses. With an ever growing demand for disaster recovery services as well as having a reputable and reliable team to handle your remodeling plans, they hope to stand in that gap and provide help to many cities throughout Washington.

For years, TOV Restoration has provided a wide variety of needs so that property owners can count on local, trustworthy care when they need it most. The company uses cutting edge technology and advanced techniques, paired with their expertise, to ensure you get the results you deserve in your space. The company wishes to reiterate they are a one stop shop that will support you in everything from basic remodeling to recovering from a disaster that leaves behind damages like water, smoke, mold, and more. They will get you taken care of in any of the cities they serve.

For more information about TOV Restoration, you can visit their website at https://www.tovrestoration.com/. For any questions about their services or their new service areas or to get an estimate for the work you need done, reach out directly to the company.

SGS reveals key insights into skin barrier and tolerability testing in an expert led webinar

Geneva (February 24, 2025) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, invites cosmetic and topical medicinal product manufacturers to an expert-led webinar, ‘Innovation in Skin Science: Testing Methods for Barrier Function and Product Tolerability’.

This exclusive webinar will highlight cutting-edge advancements in skin analysis, including Raman spectroscopy and LC-OCT, which offer unmatched insights into skin composition and product efficacy. Additionally, key testing methods such as transepidermal water loss (TEWL), Lipbarvis®, microbiome analysis and hydrolipid layer assessments will be covered, demonstrating their critical role in scientifically validating product performance.

In today’s fast-evolving and highly regulated markets, ensuring product safety and efficacy is more important than ever. This webinar will empower manufacturers with actionable knowledge to develop safer, high-performing products while meeting regulatory requirements and fostering consumer trust. Attendees will also gain valuable insights into tools like patch testing and application studies, which are crucial for assessing skin tolerance and compatibility.

Taking place on March 6, 2025, at 4:00 pm CET, the webinar will be hosted by Dr Dörte Segger, Laboratory and Customer Service Manager at SGS Institut Fresenius; Natascha Hennighausen, Scientific Manager, SGS; and Sandra Bleckwenn, Sales Manager, SGS. It is open to all professionals in the cosmetic and topical medicinal product industry who are committed to achieving product excellence and sustaining market growth.

About SGS
SGS is the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company. We operate a network of over 2,700 laboratories and business facilities across 119 countries, supported by a team of 99,250 dedicated professionals. With over 145 years of service excellence, we combine the precision and accuracy that define Swiss companies to help organizations achieve the highest standards of quality, safety and compliance.

Our brand promise, when you need to be sure, underscores our commitment to reliability, integrity and trust — enabling businesses to thrive with confidence. We proudly deliver our expert services through the SGS name and trusted specialized brands, including Brightsight, bluesign, Maine Pointe and Nutrasource.

SGS is publicly traded on the SIX Swiss Exchange under the ticker symbol SGSN (ISIN CH0002497458, Reuters SGSN.S, Bloomberg SGSN:SW).

SGS partnership agreement with Hurricane brings integration with SGS DTECT

SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has signed a unique partnership with Hurricane Commerce to enable the integration of SGS D-TECT® Solution with Hurricane’s global data intelligence platform – a move that could revolutionize customs clearance around the world.

As a leader in non-intrusive inspection solutions for cargo, vehicles and baggage services, SGS developed and deployed D-TECT® to streamline customs clearance, enhance security and ensure regulatory compliance through AI-powered data intelligence, X-ray image analysis and automated data matching.

Now, thanks to integration with Hurricane’s global data intelligence platform, SGS D-TECT® has advanced capability to provide unmatched accuracy in HS code classification, prohibited and restricted items, denied parties, tax and duty calculations, and product compliance verification.

Barbara Soto, Business Development Director, Trade Facilitation Services, SGS said: “Our next-generation technology was developed to integrate seamlessly with global customs management systems to enable authorities and businesses to efficiently process and verify shipments with minimal manual intervention.

“We are thrilled that, through this pioneering collaboration with Hurricane, we can propel SGS D-TECT® to new heights to deliver a truly end-to end solution that integrates world-class technology and data-driven insights. This will help customers around the globe transform their customs processes while ensuring compliance and operational excellence.”

Transforming Compliance with Data Intelligence
SGS D-TECT® and Hurricane’s agreement and integration will revolutionize global customs and logistics by:
- Automating product data and compliance verification by matching X-ray images with shipping data to detect discrepancies, prohibited and restricted items
- Enhancing security screening through data-driven anomaly detection in real time
- Streamlining global trade with manufacturer-agnostic integration, ensuring compatibility with any scanner or customs system, reducing delays and improving efficiency
- Enabling real-time remote analysis, allowing global customs authorities and logistics operators to access and share inspection data from anywhere

David Spottiswood, Co-Founder of Hurricane Commerce, said: “We are delighted to partner with SGS globally and specifically with the SGS D-TECT® Solution as their preferred data technology partner.

“Our partnership and combined solution are already having a transitional impact for European customs authorities, and we are excited to roll them out to the rest of the world in collaboration with the SGS and the SGS D-TECT® team.”

SGS Smart Scanning Services
SGS D-TECT® creates a unique, fully digital, and remote operational environment, offering users advanced images and AI analytics for radioscopic image interpretation, in a single platform. In addition, it provides the right ecosystem for any high-end x-ray scanner as it supports its integration within the operational workflow, allows remote screening, and provides real time information and KPIs on scanner related performance in a simple and user-friendly interface.

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About SGS
SGS is the world’s leading Testing, Inspection and Certification company. We operate a network of over 2,500 laboratories and business facilities across 115 countries, supported by a team of 99,500 dedicated professionals. With over 145 years of service excellence, we combine the precision and accuracy that define Swiss companies to help organizations achieve the highest standards of quality, compliance and sustainability.

Our brand promise – when you need to be sure – underscores our commitment to trust, integrity and reliability, enabling businesses to thrive with confidence. We proudly deliver our expert services through the SGS name and trusted specialized brands, including Brightsight, Bluesign, Maine Pointe and Nutrasource.

SGS is publicly traded on the SIX Swiss Exchange under the ticker symbol SGSN (ISIN CH0002497458, Reuters SGSN.S, Bloomberg SGSN:SW).

About Hurricane
Hurricane Commerce is a global leader in cross-border e-commerce technology, providing cutting-edge compliance and data enhancement solutions. Its data-driven SaaS platform enables postal operators, carriers, and retailers to navigate complex regulatory environments, ensuring that shipments are compliant, efficient, and cost-effective.

Hurricane’s solutions help businesses reduce customs delays, prevent failed deliveries, and meet global regulatory standards, including ICS2, the US STOP Act, and other key international trade regulations. For more information, visit www.hurricanecommerce.com

GLP 1 Research and Regulatory Insights Webinar for the Nutra Industry

SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, is delighted to present a complimentary webinar, ‘The GLP-1 craze decoded: current research and regulatory insights for the nutra industry,’ on February 27, 2025.

Hormone-focused solutions for appetite modulation and weight management, such as GLP-1, are attracting significant attention within the nutraceutical industry. As market opportunities expand, regulatory scrutiny around ingredients and applications is increasing to ensure consumer safety. Companies must carefully balance innovation with compliance to succeed.

In this webinar, presenters Dr. Stephanie-Anne Girard and Erin Taraborelli will examine how GLP-1 receptor agonists work and how the nutraceutical industry is responding. They will also explore current research finding from the US and Canada on safety and efficacy and discuss their impact on brands.

Additionally, the webinar will provide guidance on strategic pathways for market entry, offering expert insights to help brands navigate the evolving regulatory landscape.

This webinar is ideal for finished product brands and ingredient manufacturers in the nutraceutical industry.

SGS is publicly traded on the SIX Swiss Exchange under the ticker symbol SGSN (ISIN CH0002497458, Reuters SGSN.S, Bloomberg SGSN:SW).

July Announces The First Ever Winners of the Creator Agency Awards

First-Ever Creator Agency Awards Honors Top Talent Managers and Agencies Driving the Creator Economy

The Creator Agency Awards, an unprecedented celebration of excellence in the creator economy, crowned seven extraordinary winners after public voting for the nominees concluded on January 31, 2025. The winners were announced on February 3, 2025 and included: Top Creator Agency awarded to Underscore Talent, Top Bouqitue Agency awarded to FARQ Media, Breakthrough Agency of the Year awarded to The Sociable Society, Breakthrough Creator awarded to Underscore Talent honoring Logan Moffitt, Best Campaign awarded to Season 25, Solopreneur Award awarded to Manager Kendall, and Ethical Impact Award awarded to Inclusify Studio. Check out the full list of winners here: www.withjuly.com/awards

At July, our mission is simple: champion and empower the talent managers and agencies who are the backbone of the creator economy. Whether through founding the largest online community for talent agents, Behind the Influence, or building industry-leading tools that help agencies manage their talent and scale their businesses, we are committed to supporting this vital ecosystem.

The 2024 Creator Agency Awards were inspired by this commitment — a celebration of the behind-the-scenes professionals whose expertise fuels the success of digital creators. “We’ve nominated the best and brightest agencies from every corner of the creator economy, and we can’t wait to see our thriving online community rally behind their favorites,” says Wells Douraghy, Founder of July.

Since the nominees were announced, the response has been overwhelming, with agencies and fans flooding social media to share their excitement. Through the month of January, the awards garnered over 30,000 individual votes. Agencies like Famfluence called the nomination “a true honor to be recognized,” while Slash Mgmt stated that “these awards celebrate the incredible agencies driving impact in the creator economy.”

About July Technologies Inc. —
July is revolutionizing the creator economy with an all-in-one platform for talent agencies to manage, pitch, and pay their talent. By standardizing the workflows of digital talent management, July equips managers and agents with the tools they need to thrive. For more information about July and our mission, visit withjuly.com.

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