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Benchmark Celebrates Grand Reopening of its World Class Engineering and Manufacturing Facility in Almelo, Netherlands

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Benchmark Almelo Experienced Rapid Growth Over the Last Five Years Facilitating the Need for the Expansion, Which is Complete and Unveiled Today

TEMPE, Ariz., June 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Benchmark Electronics, Inc. (NYSE: BHE), a global provider of engineering, design, and manufacturing services, today celebrated the grand reopening of its facility in Almelo, Netherlands serving customers across the aerospace and defense, industrial, medical and semiconductor capital equipment industries. While the facility was never closed during the renovations, Benchmark is calling it a Grand Reopening due to a complete revitalization of the facility with extensive expansions and upgrades throughout. The company celebrated the Grand Reopening of Almelo on Friday, June 23, alongside Almelo Mayor Arjen Gerritsen, key customers, and a host of partners, suppliers, and dignitaries.

“Benchmark’s Almelo facility is a critical site in our global network that is home to our two Centers of Excellence – Fluid Management and Electromechanical Systems- as well as a wealth of expertise in other technologies critical to the industries we serve,” said Jeff Benck, president and CEO, Benchmark. “This revitalization adds space for more customer’s projects, brand new capabilities and technologies, improves the site’s carbon footprint, and enhances the quality of life for our rapidly growing talent base in the region. The entirety of Benchmark celebrates with Herman Bartelink, Vice President Europe Operations and John Perik, Vice President Development Engineering and their teams today.”

To facilitate a rapid increase in customer projects and production over the last five years, Benchmark Almelo has had to grow its talent by 25% – expanding from 480 employees in 2018, to 650 today. This growth led Benchmark’s leadership team to invest in the revitalization of the facility to increase and better utilize space. This included creating purpose-built spaces for employee activities, customer collaboration, 3D modeling, new product builds, expanded testing, employee training, and more.

“It is an honor to welcome our customers, partners, suppliers, and the greater Almelo community to our ‘new’ facility,” said Bartelink. “We have built an incredible team across a broad range of skills who are producing excellent value for our customers, while demand for our product realization services has grown exponentially. Today, we’re thrilled to celebrate our Grand Reopening and unveil the updated Almelo site.”

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The renovations are highlighted by the site’s 4,000 m2 expansion, which includes a 3,000 m2 increase to the production floor and a new Design Center of Innovation to host interactive concept and design projects with customers. Benchmark also reorganized to enable a more efficient material and production flow. Technology investments include a new 3D rapid prototyping printing lab, prototyping lab enhancements, installation of a major EMC pre-compliance test lab, improvements to the site’s ISO Class 6 and 7 cleanrooms. Additional upgrades and investments include:

  • Upgraded Calibration Lab
  • Improved and Expanded Tester Build Area
  • New Production Lines
  • New Product Demo Space
  • New Employee Training Facility

“We are pleased to be able to facilitate such a wonderful, modern design environment that motivates and inspires our employees to provide the very best for our customers,” said Perik. “With these renovations, we’re taking Benchmark’s product realization services to the next level here in Europe by providing a space where engineers and manufacturers can collaborate closely and work with the latest technology available. Our customers will be delighted by the opportunity to work with us in this new space.”

In continued pursuit of its sustainability goal of reducing the company’s carbon footprint, the site has also incorporated several features to improve energy efficiency. This includes better insulation, triple glass windows, more efficient heating, solar cells to power the heat/cooling pump, and LED lighting throughout the facility. With these improvements, Almelo was able to achieve a 30% reduction in energy consumption per square meter.

“In Almelo, numerous renowned companies make unique international contributions to the development and production of high-tech applications. From sustainable energy concepts to robotics and from efficient health technology to smart logistics,” said Almelo Mayor Arjen Gerritsen. “Benchmark Almelo has been part of this range of wonderful companies for years. In our city and region, we are proud of these companies, which invest in top talent, high-quality employment and continuous innovation. The renovation and reopening of Benchmark Almelo marks a new highlight of how technological entrepreneurship, global trade, and regional employment come together.”

To learn more about Benchmark Almelo and the new site features, please visit the website at https://www.bench.com/almelo-the-netherlands.

About Benchmark Electronics, Inc.

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Benchmark provides comprehensive solutions across the entire product lifecycle by leading through its innovative technology and engineering design services, leveraging its optimized global supply chain, and delivering world-class manufacturing services in the following industries: commercial aerospace, defense, advanced computing, next-generation communications, complex industrials, medical, and semiconductor capital equipment. Benchmark operates in eight countries and its common shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol BHE.

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HTX Soars to 50 Million Users in January, Kicking Off a Strong 2025

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SINGAPORE, Feb. 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — HTX kicked off 2025 with a strong performance, driven by the broader crypto market’s recovery and renewed investor confidence. The exchange achieved significant growth in user base, asset performance, and product innovation, solidifying its position as a leading global cryptocurrency platform.

Record User Growth and Industry Recognition

January witnessed explosive growth for HTX, surpassing 50 million total registered users and achieving a remarkable 105% MoM growth, setting a new company record. Aligning with its mission of “Building the Metaverse Free Port” and vision of “Achieving Financial Freedom for 8 Billion People on Earth,” HTX continues its global expansion, providing high quality service to Web3 enthusiasts worldwide.

This growth was mirrored by a surge in platform popularity. From January 17 to 20, HTX search clicks reached an all-time high, increasing by 350% compared to December 2024. Platform exposure also rose by 520%, indicating growing user interest and recognition.

This exceptional performance garnered industry-wide acclaim:

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  • PANews PARTY AWARD 2025:
    • Awarded “Best Exchange of the Year”.
    • HTX Ventures honored as “Best Investment Institution of the Year”.
  • Forbes: Recognized as one of the “Top 25 World’s Most Trustworthy Crypto Exchanges”.

Forbes, a leading financial media outlet, evaluated cryptocurrency exchanges based on trading volume, regulation, cost, and other key factors. HTX excelled in BTC & ETH holdings, spot trading volume, and product offerings, securing a 6th-place ranking in spot market share among all listed exchanges.

Trade New Cryptos Only on HTX! 25 New Assets Listed, Featuring Prominent AI and Celebrity-Themed Tokens

HTX listed 25 new assets in January, including notable AI and celebrity-themed tokens. AI projects like ELIZA (up 204%), ARCSOL (up 172%), GAME (up 159%), and GRIFT (up 225%) demonstrated strong performance. The platform was an early mover in listing the highly anticipated  $TRUMP token, which surged by 431% post-launch. $MELANIA also experienced a 60% increase. HTX remains committed to offering users diverse investment opportunities and identifying promising early-stage projects.

To further inform investors, HTX Ventures published a key research report, “A New Era for DeFi with Crypto Compliance and New Opportunities in RWA-Fi and Stablecoin Payments“. This report analyzes emerging market trends, focusing on compliance, DeFi growth, and the future of stablecoin payments, providing valuable investment insights for users.

Product Innovations and Community Growth Drive Enhanced User Experience

HTX continued to prioritize user experience with several product enhancements in  January, including Crypto Radar, HTX 2024 RECAP, Surprise Gifts, and a redesigned NewListing section. These features empower users to identify investment opportunities, optimize financial planning, and engage more effectively with the community. The platform also introduced an AI-powered FAQ product to streamline information access and improve customer service.

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On January 15, 2025, HTX DAO completed  its Q4 2024 $HTX token burn, destroying 9,982,673,247,009.8082 $HTX tokens worth over $22.47 million.

Enhanced Security and Transparency for User Confidence

In January, HTX prioritized platform security by implementing robust measures to safeguard users accounts, transactions and assets.

Account Security: HTX sent out 380,003 security reminders (339,480 emails and 40,523 SMS) to users, empowering them to proactively address to potential threats. The platform also successfully shut down 6 phishing websites and fake app download sites to prevent users from falling victim to scams.

Transaction Security: HTX focused on blocking abnormal transactions, successfully intercepted 3 withdrawal attempts to scam addresses and  recovering 72,962 USDT for users. Furthermore, the platform resolved 7 incidents involving stolen assets flowing into the platform and assisting in freezing 193,702 USDT in stolen funds.

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Asset Security: HTX added 189 new addresses to its blacklist, effectively preventing the inflow of illicit funds by intercepting 4 deposits from these addresses, totaling 624,190 USDT.

HTX has consistently demonstrated its commitment to transparency. The platform updated its Merkle Tree Proof of Reserves for February 2025, revealing that its reserve ratio for major assets (BTC 101%, ETH 100%, TRX 105%, USDT 101%, HTX 104%, XRP 101%, DOGE 100%, SOL 102%) consistently exceeds 100%. This marks the 28th consecutive month of public disclosure of reserve data, readily accessible for users on the “Assets – PoR Reports” page of the HTX official website.

Throughout January, HTX’s customer service team provided exceptional support, assisting 38,642 users and effectively addressing 78,931 inquiries across various areas such as P2P trading, on-chain transactions, 2FA, asset management, and KYC verification. The team’s dedication to providing professional and timely solutions resulted in an 80% user satisfaction rating, fostering a positive and loyal user base.

HTX’s strong January performance demonstrated its ambition and potential for continued success. This success was driven by its strong growth momentum, continuous product optimization, and a vibrant and engaged community. Moving forward, HTX remains committed to enhancing the user experience, driving product innovation, and providing safer, more convenient, and diverse trading services to users worldwide.

About HTX

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Founded in 2013, HTX has evolved from a virtual asset exchange into a comprehensive ecosystem of blockchain businesses that span digital asset trading, financial derivatives, research, investments, incubation, and other businesses.

As a world-leading gateway to Web3, we harbor global capabilities that enable us to provide users with safe and reliable services. Our growth strategy – “Global Expansion, Thriving Ecosystem, Wealth Effect, Security & Compliance”, underpins our commitment to providing quality services and values to virtual asset enthusiasts worldwide.

To learn more about HTX, please visit HTX Square or https://www.htx.com/, and follow HTX on X, Telegram, and Discord. For further inquiries, please contact [email protected]

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Moby, a Leading Options Protocol, Expands to Berachain Mainnet

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–    Moby’s Strategic Expansion to Scale Institutional-Grade Trading and Structured Products

–    Pioneering Options Innovation: RFA-Selected Moby Enhances Liquidity Berachain’s PoL 

SINGAPORE, Feb. 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ —  Moby, the No.1 options protocol on Arbitrum with a total trading volume of $3.5 billion, has officially launched on the Berachain Mainnet.

Berachain is an EVM-identical Layer 1 blockchain that leverages the novel Proof of Liquidity (PoL) consensus mechanism, setting it apart from traditional proof-of-stake (PoS) networks. By embedding liquidity provisioning into its core security model, PoL aligns incentives across validators, applications, and users—ensuring liquidity and security at the network level.

Moby’s pioneering efforts have been recognized through its selection for Berachain’s prestigious Request for Application (RFA) program—an endorsement reflecting the protocol’s robust infrastructure and potential to enhance liquidity across the Berachain ecosystem. Moreover, Moby has secured partnerships with key industry players such as Kodiak, Infrared, PumpBTC and GMX, further solidifying its position within the ecosystem.

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Moby offers two key advantages for Berachain traders and institutions: deeper liquidity and exceptionally tight spreads, both designed to ensure an optimal trading environment. Meanwhile, liquidity providers benefit from high passive income, underpinned by stable risk management achieved through real-time automatic hedging.

Additionally, Moby’s Structured Product Vault (SPV) seamlessly integrates with Berachain’s PoL mechanism, providing an efficient yield-enhancing solution. The SPV aggregates PoL rewards and optimizes their yield through algorithmic options trading. It will integrate LST/LRT and Real World Assets (RWA) to expand the on-chain options market.

“The expansion to Berachain is a pivotal step for Moby,” stated Ben, CEO of Moby. “By leveraging Berachain’s PoL model, we are setting the stage for a more liquid and scalable on-chain options market—ushering in a new era of institutional-grade trading and structured products”

Coinciding with its official launch on the Berachain mainnet, Moby introduced an incentive program for early access users. This initiative allows users to earn rewards based on their engagement.

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About Moby

Moby is an on-chain options protocol to lead the next narrative for DeFi. Moby offers an optimized trading environment based on its pioneering SLE (Synchronized Liquidity Engine) and Dynamic Risk Premium model, which enables real-time accurate pricing, narrowest spread in the market, abundant liquidity, and Robinhood-class UI/UX.

Moby is set to provide new features such as capital efficiency improvement models and structured products to welcome institutions and the traditional TradFi audience.

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WSPN Pioneers Stablecoin 2.0 at Consensus Hong Kong 2025

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SINGAPORE, Feb. 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — WSPN (Worldwide Stablecoin Payment Network) is thrilled to announce its participation in Consensus Hong Kong 2025, marking a significant milestone in the evolution of digital finance. As stablecoins emerge as a transformative force in global finance, with ARK Invest forecasting a $1.4 trillion market by 2030, WSPN is pioneering innovative Stablecoin 2.0 solutions that are reshaping the future of digital payments.

During Consensus Hong Kong on February 19-20, 2025, WSPN will showcase its cutting-edge stablecoin solutions at Booth #2103. Visitors will experience firsthand how WSPN’s technology is driving this trillion-dollar market transformation through more efficient, secure, and transparent payment solutions while ensuring financial stability.

On the eve of the main conference, WSPN, together with industry leaders Solana, RedotPay, and MetaEra, will host an exclusive cocktail reception: “Stable Rise – Stablecoin 2.0: Future of Digital Payment”. This high-profile gathering aims to unite visionaries and innovators who are actively shaping the future of digital payments.

The reception will feature insightful keynote speeches from industry leaders, premium networking opportunities, and discussions on the future of digital payments. Attendees will gain firsthand insights into the technology driving the next trillion-dollar market while exploring partnership opportunities in the rapidly growing Asia Pacific region, solidifying WSPN’s role as a pioneer in the stablecoin ecosystem.

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  • WSPN at Consensus Hong Kong 2025: February 19-20, 2025, Booth #2103, Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre
  • “Stable Rise – Stablecoin 2.0: Future of Digital Payment” Cocktail Party: February 18, 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM, Conrad Hong Kong Garden Cafe Terrace. Register here: https://lu.ma/7ebuj5cd

Visit WSPN at Consensus Hong Kong 2025 to discover the future of digital payments through our Stablecoin 2.0 technology. Don’t miss our exclusive cocktail reception to engage with industry leaders and be part of the conversation shaping the future of stablecoins.

About WSPN

WSPN is a leading provider of next-generation stablecoin infrastructure, committed to building a more secure, efficient, and transparent payment solution for the global economy. Their flagship product, WUSD stablecoin, is pegged 1:1 to the U.S. Dollar and aims to optimize secure digital payments for Web3 users. WSPN ‘s Stablecoin 2.0 approach prioritizes user-centricity, community governance, and accessibility, paving the way for widespread stablecoin adoption.

Learn more: www.wspn.io | X | LinkedIn

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