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  • Anuv Jain Expands His Dastakhat World Tour With First Major US Run in 2026

    Anuv Jain Expands His Dastakhat World Tour With First Major US Run in 2026

    Anuv Jain US Tour brings Dastakhat World Tour 2026 to Chicago, NYC, Boston, Atlanta, Dallas, and San Francisco this May. Tickets on sale February 20.

    Bringing this tour to the US feels especially meaningful because listeners here have grown with these songs for years. I am excited to finally experience that connection in person.”
    — Anuv Jain

    FORT LAUDERDALE, FL, UNITED STATES, February 18, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — Anuv Jain is bringing his Dastakhat 2026 World Tour to the United States, performing live in six major cities this May. The US run follows a critically praised opening leg of the world tour in India, along with sold-out international stops across Australia, Europe, and the Middle East, where Jain performed to packed venues and earned widespread audience acclaim.

    The Dastakhat 2026 World Tour will include concerts in Chicago, Boston, New York, Atlanta, Dallas, and San Francisco. Known for his emotionally intimate live performances and acoustic-driven sound, Jain continues to connect with a global audience through music that centers on honesty, vulnerability, and shared experience.

    “Dastakhat is my way of leaving something honest behind in every room I perform in,” says Anuv Jain. “The opening shows reminded me how powerful shared silence and shared singing can be. Bringing this tour to the US feels especially meaningful because listeners here have grown with these songs for years. I am excited to finally experience that connection in person.”

    Anuv Jain’s live concerts are known for their emotional intimacy and minimalistic production, allowing the music and lyrics to take center stage. Each performance is driven by acoustic arrangements, storytelling, and direct audience connection, creating an environment where fans actively participate by singing along and sharing the emotional journey. The Dastakhat World Tour reflects Jain’s commitment to authenticity and vulnerability, offering audiences an experience that feels personal, reflective, and lasting.

    Anuv Jain has amassed over 800 million streams worldwide, with breakout releases such as “Husn” surpassing 500 million global streams and topping viral charts across multiple countries. His music consistently resonates with young audiences through themes of love, longing, and self-discovery. The Dastakhat World Tour represents a defining chapter in his evolution from an independent online artist to a globally touring performer.

    The US leg of the Dastakhat World Tour is produced by Kash Patel Productions.

    Kash Patel, Founder of Kash Patel Productions, emphasized the importance of the US run within the broader Anuv Jain World Tour.

    “Anuv Jain represents a rare honesty in today’s music landscape,” Patel said. “From the first night of Dastakhat, audiences responded to the emotional clarity of his performances. As producers, our responsibility is to protect that experience while expanding its reach. We are proud to produce the Anuv Jain US tour and bring this powerful live concert experience to North America.”

    Tickets for the Anuv Jain US Tour will go on sale Friday, February 20th at 12 PM EST.

    Tickets are expected to sell quickly due to limited venue capacities and strong demand across North America.

    Dastakhat World Tour 2026 US Tour Dates:
    Friday, May 1, 2026: Park West in Chicago, Illinois
    Sunday, May 3, 2026: Big Night Live in Boston, Massachusetts
    Tuesday, May 5, 2026: The Town Hall in New York, New York
    Friday, May 8, 2026: Variety Playhouse in Atlanta, Georgia
    Saturday, May 9, 2026: The Studio at Bomb Factory in Dallas, Texas
    Monday, May 11, 2026: The Regency Ballroom in San Francisco, California

    For more information, visit https://kashpatelproductions.com/events/

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    ABOUT ANUV JAIN:
    Anuv Jain is an Indian independent singer-songwriter whose emotionally grounded music has earned global recognition. Rising to prominence with Baarishein, he has since delivered chart-topping releases including Husn and Jo Tum Mere Ho. His work has earned him recognition from Forbes 30 Under 30 and GQ India, as well as collaborations with international artists. Through the Dastakhat Tour, Anuv Jain continues to expand the global footprint of Indian independent music while maintaining an intimate live concert experience.

    ABOUT KASH PATEL PRODUCTIONS:
    Founded in 2016 and led by Kash Patel, Kash Patel Productions (KPP) has revolutionized the cultural event industry in North America. KPP has showcased some of the biggest names in entertainment, including A.R. Ameen, A.R.Rahman, Aastha Gill, Alka Yagnik, Anirudh Ravichander, Anuv Jain, Arunita Kanjilal, Atif Aslam, B Praak, Badshah, Jonita Gandhi, Kumar Sanu, Mika Singh, Neha Kakkar, Russell Peters, Sadhana Sargam, SANAM, Sayli Kamble, Shannon K. Sanu, Shreya Ghoshal, Shuba Vedula, Shweta Mohan, Sid Sriram, Sonu Nigam, Sunidhi Chauhan, Vir Das, Vishal & Sheykhar, Zakir Khan, and Zarna Garg.

    This has earned Kash Patel Productions international acclaim as they continue to deliver exceptional cultural events that redefine live experiences. To stay updated on the latest news and events from Kash Patel Productions, please visit https://kashpatelproductions.com, where you can follow their incredible journey in the cultural event community.

    ABOUT REPRESENT:
    Founded by Aayushman Sinha, REPRESENT is a leading artist management and consulting company shaping the future of pop culture in India and beyond. Recognized by Entrepreneur Magazine as one of India’s top music startups to watch, REPRESENT offers a comprehensive 360-degree approach to talent representation, bridging independent artists with global opportunities beyond traditional management models.

    REPRESENT’s roster includes influential artists such as Armaan Malik, Anuv Jain, DJ Chetas, Lost Stories, MC Stan, Lisa Mishra, OAFF, and Zaeden. The company has delivered over 200 releases, partnered with major global brands including Coca-Cola, Meta, Snapchat, and Reddit, and expanded into live entertainment through its RE:PLAY division, with artists collectively performing more than 1,000 shows worldwide. Learn more at https://representmgmt.in/.

    ABOUT RE:PLAY:
    RE:PLAY is India’s first exclusive agenting business in the live music entertainment space. Focused on booking, touring, and international artist expansion, RE:PLAY works to elevate India’s live music ecosystem and position the country as a preferred destination for global touring artists.

    With an exclusive booking roster, RE:PLAY manages live performances across national and international markets. Together, REPRESENT and RE:PLAY operate as a unified ecosystem, supporting one of the most critical aspects of an artist’s career: live shows, while offering a seamless suite of services under one umbrella.

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  • Artefact Partners with Impact Climate Technologies to Launch ImpactIQ™ AI Platform Transforming Commercial HVAC Bidding

    Artefact Partners with Impact Climate Technologies to Launch ImpactIQ™ AI Platform Transforming Commercial HVAC Bidding

    Artefact and ICT launch ImpactIQ™, ICT’s proprietary AI-powered takeoff platform that streamlines estimating and supports higher-value client engagement

    Co-creating a solution that combines ICT’s industry data and expertise with advanced AI capabilities transformed a bottleneck into a scalable platform that delivers immediate business value.”
    — Abdul Zamerli, Senior Partner, AI & Strategy at Artefact

    NEW YORK, PA, UNITED STATES, February 18, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — Artefact, the global leader in designing data and AI solutions to positively impact people and organizations, announced a strategic collaboration with Impact Climate Technologies (ICT), one of the most prominent and influential distributors in the commercial HVAC industry, to launch ImpactIQ™, a proprietary, end-to-end AI platform developed exclusively for ICT.

    Purpose-built to streamline and modernize the pricing and bidding process, ImpactIQ™ automates takeoff generation during the earliest stages of construction projects, historically one of the most time-intensive and capacity-constraining phases of HVAC estimating. The platform is being deployed within ICT’s operations, supporting internal estimating and pricing workflows, enabling faster bid turnaround and greater consistency while allowing teams to focus on delivering the right solutions for the right clients.

    ImpactIQ™ was co-developed through close collaboration between Artefact and ICT, bringing together Artefact’s deep data science and AI engineering capabilities with ICT’s operational expertise. ICT played a central role in defining requirements, shaping workflows, and guiding system design.

    Unlike off-the-shelf automation tools, the platform was architected specifically around ICT’s operational standards, growth strategy, and commitment to improving service, responsiveness, and long-term value for clients.

    As a market-leading commercial HVAC distributor, ICT was uniquely positioned to contribute thousands of proprietary data points drawn from decades of completed projects and estimating history across its network. This depth and scale of real-world data enabled the AI models underlying ImpactIQ™ to be trained on authentic industry conditions, symbol standards, and project complexity, resulting in higher accuracy, greater consistency, and increased confidence among estimating teams.

    “From the outset, this engagement was about building something truly differentiated for ICT,” said Abdul Zamerli, Senior Partner, AI & Strategy at Artefact. “By co-creating a solution that combines ICT’s unmatched industry data and operational expertise with advanced AI capabilities, we transformed a manual bottleneck into a scalable, proprietary platform that delivers immediate business value and long-term competitive advantage.”

    “ImpactIQ™ represents how we think about innovation at ICT,” said John Moon, CEO of Impact Climate Technologies. “We are constantly looking for ways to streamline our processes so our teams can focus on what matters most, delivering smarter solutions and better service to our clients. By working closely with Artefact to design a platform tailored specifically to our business, we’ve created a proprietary capability that strengthens our operations today and positions us for continued growth in the future.”

    Prior to partnering with Artefact, ICT relied on a largely manual takeoff process that limited the number of projects estimators could support. Today, ImpactIQ™ enables faster, more consistent pricing while freeing teams to spend more time collaborating with clients, providing real-time support, and delivering higher-value advisory services.

    ImpactIQ™ combines advanced image recognition, blueprint intelligence, and generative AI to streamline HVAC construction bidding. Core capabilities include:

    • AI-driven symbol and label detection: Image recognition models trained on ICT’s proprietary data detect and count HVAC symbols across complex blueprint PDFs with speed and precision.
    • Blueprint intelligence and GenAI “chat with blueprint”: Automated segmentation of specifications, schedules, and notes, with the ability to query technical and scope details directly from drawings.
    • End-to-end workflow integration: Seamless deployment within ICT’s existing business systems to drive adoption, operational efficiency, and real-time responsiveness.

    Looking ahead, ICT has active plans to expand ImpactIQ™ through ongoing upgrades and additional capabilities, extending the platform’s scope to support broader estimating, project intelligence, and client-facing use cases, reinforcing ICT’s commitment to continuous improvement and investment in proprietary technology that streamlines operations while strengthening client relationships.

    This strategic collaboration underscores Artefact’s ability to deliver AI solutions that generate tangible, measurable business impact, and ICT’s continued industry leadership.

    For Artefact, this collaboration demonstrates how co-created, industry-specific AI platforms can drive durable impact when built around real operational needs.

    About Artefact
    Artefact is a global leader in data and AI consulting, dedicated to designing AI solutions that positively impact people and organizations. Built on deep data science expertise and cutting-edge AI technologies, Artefact delivers end-to-end AI projects at scale across industries, helping organizations unlock value across their entire value chain.

    About Impact Climate Technologies
    Impact Climate Technologies (ICT) is a premier HVAC holding company dedicated to uniting top-tier companies to drive innovation and excellence through collaboration. Committed to preserving the unique cultures and values of its affiliates, ICT provides them with access to assets, operational and sales support, and industry-leading resources. By fostering a network of HVAC experts with decades of experience, ICT empowers its affiliates to grow, succeed, and deliver cutting-edge solutions.

    ICT is an Ardian portfolio company. Ardian is a world-leading private investment house, managing or advising $150 billion in assets on behalf of more than 1,400 clients globally. For more information, visit impactclimatetechnologies.com and www.ardian.com.

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  • Corrdesa Releases Automotive-Validated Corrosion Data in Djinn, Accelerating Digital Transformation in Vehicle Design

    Corrdesa Releases Automotive-Validated Corrosion Data in Djinn, Accelerating Digital Transformation in Vehicle Design

    Djinn Now Includes Polarization Data for 67 Automotive-Relevant Materials, Enabling Automotive-Ready Galvanic Corrosion Prediction

    This is what digital transformation looks like for corrosion engineering: science-backed electrochemical data, computational analysis, and the ability to design out risks in the virtual vehicle”
    — Siva Palani

    WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, February 18, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — Corrdesa LLC today announced an important addition to the materials database within its corrosion intelligence platform, Corrdesa Corrosion DjinnTM. Djinn now includes experimentally acquired polarization data for 67 automotive-relevant materials, developed through direct collaboration with Ford Motor Company and General Motors.

    This expanded dataset marks a significant milestone in making Djinn automotive-ready, providing OEMs and suppliers with high-fidelity electrochemical inputs using real automotive manufactured materials, coatings and sealants. The measurement protocol builds on Corrdesa’s proven experience gathering aerospace material data for the U.S. Department of Defense.

    Unlike generic or literature-derived corrosion inputs, the new Djinn dataset reflects actual measured polarization behavior for alloys, coatings, and surface treatments commonly used in modern automotive platforms, including mixed-material assemblies and electrified vehicle architectures.

    “This is what digital transformation looks like for corrosion engineering: science-backed electrochemical data, computational analysis, and the ability to design out corrosion risks in the virtual vehicle—before a single prototype is built,” said Siva Palani, CTO of Corrdesa. “By working directly with Ford and GM to acquire high-quality polarization data, we’ve taken a positive step to ensure Djinn reflects the materials and realities automotive engineers actually face.”

    Automotive-Relevant. Engineering-Grade. Ready Today.
    With this release, automotive engineering teams can now use Djinn to:
    • Predict corrosion risk early in design, before tooling or prototype builds
    • Evaluate material and coating tradeoffs using measured electrochemical behavior
    • Assess galvanic interactions in mixed-material body, chassis, and powertrain assemblies
    • Support electrified vehicle development, where material lightweighting and new power architectures introduce additional corrosion risks
    • Reduce reliance on physical corrosion testing while improving confidence in durability decisions

    Djinn integrates directly with digital engineering workflows, enabling corrosion assessment to become a design-time discipline rather than a late-stage test finding.

    Built for OEMs and Tier 1s
    The inclusion of Ford- and GM-collaborated data underscores Corrdesa’s commitment to building industry-validated, corrosion intelligence. Djinn is designed to support:
    • Automotive OEM corrosion, materials, and durability teams
    • Tier 1 suppliers responsible for subsystem and component integrity
    • Advanced engineering groups focused on cost reduction, lightweighting, and electrification

    About Corrdesa Djinn
    Corrdesa Djinn is a corrosion intelligence platform that transforms electrochemical data into actionable engineering insight. Djinn enables organizations to predict corrosion behavior across materials, environments, and product designs—supporting informed decisions from concept through sustainment.

    About Corrdesa
    Corrdesa LLC is a technology company specializing in digital corrosion prediction and lifecycle durability intelligence. Corrdesa works with automotive, aerospace, defense, and industrial organizations to reduce corrosion risk, cost, and uncertainty through data-driven engineering.

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    Corrosion Djinn Galvanic Corrosion Analysis Demo

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  • Hyper and GovWorx Partner to Help 9-1-1 Agencies Automate Non-Emergency Calls While Strengthening Quality and Readiness

    Hyper and GovWorx Partner to Help 9-1-1 Agencies Automate Non-Emergency Calls While Strengthening Quality and Readiness

    Partnership gives ECCs access to purpose-built Voice AI automation, AI-enabled QA, training, and call guidance to modernize operations and optimize resources.

    DENVER, CO, UNITED STATES, February 18, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — Hyper, a Voice AI company focused on automating non-emergency and administrative calls for 9-1-1 agencies, and GovWorx, a provider of AI QA, training, hiring and real-time call guidance for emergency communications, today announced a partnership to accelerate value for shared customers.

    9-1-1 centers face increasing call volumes, ongoing staffing shortages, and rising expectations for service levels. Agencies need focused tools that deliver on specific outcomes, not broad platforms that spread across too many use cases. Under the partnership, GovWorx will offer Hyper’s non-emergency call automation to its US agency footprint, while Hyper will offer GovWorx solutions to Canadian agencies, giving ECCs a faster path to proven, purpose-built tools and smarter use of limited resources.

    What the partnership enables for agencies:
    Automation where it makes sense: Voice AI to automatically resolve a meaningful share of non-emergency and administrative calls, without replacing existing dispatch infrastructure.

    Purpose-built and best-in-class: Two focused solutions, each built and supported by the company that made it.

    Faster time-to-value: A streamlined path to evaluate, procure, and deploy for agencies that want to move quickly. “Public safety agencies deserve best-in-class tools. Partnering with GovWorx allows us to bring Hyper’s Voice AI to more 9-1-1 centers alongside the leading QA and coaching solution that’s already trusted in the field,” said Reinhard Ekl, COO & Co-Founder at Hyper.

    “Helping centers as they struggle with the ongoing staffing crisis is at the heart of why we started GovWorx. We believe AI should be reducing the administrative burden on telecommunicators, trainers, QA teams and all of ECC leadership. ” said CEO and Co-Founder Scott MacDonald at GovWorx. “This partnership emphasizes how our technologies can do just that.”

    Availability: Hyper’s non-emergency call automation is available through GovWorx for eligible public safety agencies. GovWorx QA, training, simulations and real-time call guidance is available through Hyper for eligible agencies. Each company delivers onboarding, hosting, and support for its own products.

    About Hyper: Hyper helps 9-1-1 centers reduce administrative burden by automating non-emergency calls using Voice AI. Hyper is configurable to each agency’s workflows and priorities, and works within existing technology environments.

    About GovWorx: GovWorx provides AI-enabled QA, training, simulations, pre-hire screening and real-time call guidance for public safety communications, helping agencies improve consistency, readiness, and efficiency.

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  • Argos Risk Announces Partnership with DocuBark

    Argos Risk Announces Partnership with DocuBark

    Argos Risk – DocuBark Partner to Deliver Enhanced Vendor Risk Intelligence, Advancing the Next Generation of AI-Powered, Automated TPRM Solutions for the Future

    We are excited to partner with DocuBark to bring advanced risk intelligence to their clients, helping organizations take a more proactive, streamlined approach to third-party risk management.”
    — Lori Frank, CEO

    MINNEAPOLIS, MN, UNITED STATES, February 18, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — Argos Risk, LLC, a leading provider of third-party risk intelligence solutions, today announced a strategic partnership with DocuBark, an innovative TPRM automation platform. As organizations across industries face increasing complexity in managing vendor and third-party risks, this collaboration enables DocuBark to further enhance its AI-powered platform by integrating select risk intelligence data from Argos Risk. With this integration, DocuBark delivers enriched financial, cyber, compliance, and ESG insights—supporting dynamic assessment workflows, FAIR-based risk quantification, and the translation of technical risk into actionable financial outcomes.

    By leveraging Argos Risk’s advanced analytics and comprehensive data, DocuBark is accelerating its mission to transform how organizations approach vendor due diligence and risk visibility. Clients will now benefit from faster, more precise assessments and the ability to translate complex risk into clear, board-ready business outcomes. Together, Argos Risk and DocuBark are empowering organizations to make confident, data-driven decisions and streamline their third-party risk management from end to end.

    Jonathan Mandell, Founder at DocuBark, stated, “Partnering with Argos Risk allows us to deliver even deeper risk intelligence and actionable insights to our clients. By integrating their trusted data into our AI-powered platform, we’re empowering organizations to accelerate assessments and make smarter, more informed decisions in today’s complex risk environment.”

    Lori Frank, President and CEO of Argos Risk, stated, “We are thrilled to partner with DocuBark and introduce our advanced risk intelligence solutions to their client community. This collaboration reflects our shared commitment to innovation and client success, enabling organizations to adopt a more proactive and streamlined approach to third-party risk management. Together, we are committed to helping clients confidently navigate the challenges of today’s evolving risk landscape.”

    About Argos Risk

    With a focus on serving the unique needs of financial institutions and commercial enterprises, Argos Risk stands out as a premier provider of Third-Party Risk Intelligence Solutions. Argos Risk’s AR Surveillance™ platform delivers efficient, comprehensive risk mitigation—empowering organizations to manage multi-dimensional risks, strengthen financial health, and ensure compliance with cybersecurity and ESG standards. Trusted by a wide spectrum of organizations, AR Surveillance is a proven SaaS solution for robust third-party risk management. For more information, visit www.argosrisk.com.

    About DocuBark

    DocuBark is a TPRM workflow automation and risk analysis platform designed to replace legacy, rigid systems with a faster and more transparent approach. When teams log in, they gain a clear view of every vendor assessment—what’s in progress, what’s complete, and what’s holding things up. DocuBark analyzes vendor documents, supports FAIR-based residual risk scoring, and offers features such as smart intake forms and dynamic inherent risk scoring to reduce manual effort and enhance decision-making throughout the third-party risk lifecycle. For more information, visit www.docubark.com.

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  • Drummond Group Launches Education Program for ONC Certification

    Drummond Group Launches Education Program for ONC Certification

    DURHAM, NC, UNITED STATES, February 18, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — Drummond Group, LLC, an ONC-Authorized Test Lab (ONC-ATL) and Certification Body (ONC-ACB), today launched the ONC Compliance Learning Series, a three-month educational program designed to help health IT developers build certification readiness before entering formal testing.

    The program addresses a growing challenge in the health IT industry: development teams increasingly need ONC certification to meet healthcare customer requirements, CMS program mandates, and RFP specifications, yet many lack foundational knowledge of the certification process, leading to failed test attempts, project delays, and costly rework.

    “Development teams often struggle with ONC’s specific requirements around standards and conformance requirements, as well as compliance processes,” said Sonia Galvan, Senior Director of Health IT Testing & Certification at Drummond. “This program helps them build essential knowledge early and avoid common pitfalls. Our subject matter experts are always available to help unblock decisions.”

    The ONC Compliance Learning Series delivers six bi-weekly sessions over three months, led by an experienced ONC Test Proctor, Certified Project Management Professional, and HL7 Certified FHIR Foundational Implementer. Participants receive instruction on health IT standards, ONC test procedures, compliance guides, and test tools. Developers can choose between a general compliance or FHIR-specific tracks based on their certification goals.

    The program includes a pre-assessment technical review, a GAP analysis to evaluate certification readiness, and a session with Drummond’s ONC-ACB on post-certification obligations. The program is designed for health IT developers pursuing their first ONC certification, including EHR vendors, interoperability solution providers, clinical decision support developers, and patient engagement platform companies.

    The ONC Compliance Learning Series is available now. For more information, visit our website or email sales@drummondgroup.com.

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  • MRT Performance Releases New Cat-Back Exhaust for Ford Explorer ST

    MRT Performance Releases New Cat-Back Exhaust for Ford Explorer ST

    Get a True Performance Sound from Your Explorer ST without Sacrificing the Comfort in Daily Driving

    Sometimes you just don’t want an always-present, take-no-prisoners exhaust that everyone notices, but you DO want performance sound, louder than stock and on-demand, refined performance. This is it.”
    — Scott Hoag, CEO of MRT Performance

    PLYMOUTH, MI, UNITED STATES, February 18, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — MRT Performance has introduced a new exhaust option for 2020 and newer Ford Explorer ST owners: the Elite Series Cat-Back Exhaust. The Plymouth, Michigan company says the system is designed for drivers who want noticeably louder exhaust sound under hard acceleration without the constant drone that often accompanies aftermarket performance exhausts — a combination that has historically been difficult to achieve in a single system.

    The new offering adds to MRT’s existing Explorer ST exhaust lineup and represents the company’s attempt to address a common complaint among performance SUV owners: that most aftermarket exhaust options force a choice between aggressive sound that becomes tiresome on long drives and tamer systems that don’t deliver much character at wide-open throttle.

    Acoustic Engineering Approach

    MRT developed the Elite Series in partnership with Pro Sound Innovation, an acoustic engineering firm. The collaboration centered on muffler design, with the stated goal of managing resonance frequencies to keep interior and exterior sound levels relatively subdued during normal driving while allowing a more aggressive exhaust note when the engine is under load.

    “Sometimes you just don’t want an always-present, take-no-prisoners exhaust that everyone notices, but you DO want performance sound, louder than stock and on-demand, refined performance,” said Scott Hoag of MRT Engineering. “MRT collaborated with Pro Sound Innovation to bring a unique muffler design and sound only available on MRT premium exhaust systems. The 2020+ Explorer ST Elite Series has achieved the perfect blend of performance AND performance sound for the ultimate experience.”

    According to MRT, the muffler design achieves its sound profile while keeping package dimensions compact — a practical consideration given the space constraints of an SUV chassis. The system also reduces interior resonance tones, a frequent criticism of aftermarket exhaust systems that can make highway driving fatiguing over time.

    Construction and Specifications

    The exhaust system is built specifically for the Explorer ST’s 3.0L V6 EcoBoost engine and uses T304 stainless steel construction throughout. Tubing measures 2.5 inches in diameter and is CNC mandrel-bent, a process that maintains a consistent internal diameter through bends rather than crimping the tubing, which can restrict flow. This approach minimizes back pressure and exits through a dual rear configuration with quad 4-inch polished tips, combining form and function.

    In terms of sound character, MRT positions the Elite Series between their existing Sport Touring and Extreme sound series. The company says it delivers a tone closer to the Extreme series in character — more aggressive under acceleration — while measuring lower in overall loudness than either. How that translates in practice will likely vary depending on driver expectations and sensitivity to exhaust sound.

    Manufacturing and Warranty

    All Elite Series components are designed, engineered, and assembled in the United States at MRT’s Plymouth, Michigan facility. The system is backed by MRT’s limited lifetime warranty, consistent with the rest of their exhaust product line.

    Availability and Future Applications

    The Elite Series technology first appeared in MRT’s lineup on the Explorer ST platform before being extended to 2021 and newer Ford Bronco applications. The company has indicated that a Ford Maverick version is in development, suggesting a broader rollout across Ford’s performance-oriented truck and SUV lineup is planned.

    Sound recordings of the system — including drive-by audio, interior microphone captures, and exterior recordings — are available on MRT’s YouTube channel for buyers who want to evaluate the exhaust note before purchasing.

    The Explorer ST Elite Series Cat-Back Exhaust is available now through MRT’s website at shopmrt.com. The company can also be reached by phone at (734) 455-5807, and their full exhaust catalog covers Ford, Chevrolet, Dodge, RAM, Jeep, and several other platforms.

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    Explorer ST MRT Elite Series Cat Back Exhaust | Aggressive Sound, Zero Drone

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  • Sketch Development Services Recognized on Evan Kirstel’s Trusted IT Provider List

    Sketch Development Services Recognized on Evan Kirstel’s Trusted IT Provider List

    Tech Influencer Recognizes Sketch as a Top Software Developer in the United States

    We got what the client needed done, they were happy with the end result, and we ended the engagement early. We walked away from charging the client for more time.”
    — Gary Kupferle, Software Developer, Sketch

    ST. LOUIS, MO, UNITED STATES, February 18, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — Sketch Development Services, a US-based software development company in St. Louis, today announces it has been included on Evan Kirstel’s Trusted IT Provider list. Evan Kirstel is a tech influencer with a large social media presence and more than 500,000 followers across multiple platforms. He has a reputation for identifying the top B2B service providers across many facets of the IT industry.

    Kirstel released his list in conjunction with Clutch, a listing platform for B2B companies. Sketch’s inclusion comes as the software development company celebrates a slew of other awards and recognitions. If you ask the firm’s leadership, though, they’ll tell you this is one of their favorites of all the lists they’ve made.

    “Making a list because of our software development capabilities is one thing. Technical excellence is objectively measurable, and it’s not really up for debate,” says John Krewson, Founder and CEO of Sketch. “Being recognized as an especially trusted application development company speaks more to service quality. This kind of thing can be harder to measure, but it’s of vital importance to us. We’re always talking about how bedside manner is a huge part of how our clients experience working with us.”

    “We’re proud of how talented our software developers and consultants are,” adds Calvin Horrell, General Manager at Sketch, “but at the end of the day, it’s all about the relationships we build. A lot of our clients come to us after they’ve been burned by other firms, or after they feel like they’ve tried everything and they’re starting to get desperate. In a situation like that, the ability to establish trust goes a long way toward making everyone feel confident moving forward.”

    Brad Wood, Solution Consultant at Sketch, agrees: “At Sketch, our focus is on helping our clients succeed. That focus is what allows us to build strong, lasting trust with our clients. In our Atlassian practice, clients see us as advisors who bring the right solutions and guidance to help them reach their goals. We value that trust deeply and look for every opportunity to reinforce it.”

    Gary Kupferle, a software developer at Sketch, regularly shows what’s special about the way Sketch operates. He’s been trusted by clients to deliver crucial work within multiple highly regulated enterprise environments. “Sketch consultants really mean what they say,” he offers. “We’re not trying to be like everyone else. Lots of companies say that, what’s a real example? I’ve been on a Sketch software development project where we got what the client needed done, they were happy with the end result and we ended the engagement early.”

    In other words, the firm prioritizes ethics over economics. “We walked away from charging the client for more time because… we were done,” Kupferle continues. “Obviously, that’s not going to happen on every project, but the example shows that we mean what we say. We’d rather be the company you call back than the company you felt a little bit (or a lot) dissatisfied with for some reason.”

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    Sketch Development Services is a software development company in St. Louis, MO. The firm’s offerings include AI-enabled custom software development, consulting, Atlassian tooling, and cloud management services. Sketch serves a broad range of companies, including startups, SMBs, and multiple members of the Fortune 500.

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  • Paul A. Whitney of AsReader, Inc., wins the Don Percival award from AIM Global

    Paul A. Whitney of AsReader, Inc., wins the Don Percival award from AIM Global

    Paul A. Whitney of AsReader, Inc., is acknowledged for his pivotal role in introducing RFID technologies to Western markets to improve business efficiencies

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    PORTLAND, OR, UNITED STATES, February 18, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — AIM Global awarded Paul Whitney of AsReader, Inc., the 2025 Don Percival Award for his pivotal role in introducing groundbreaking RFID, Barcode, and AutoID technologies

    Now in its 43rd year, the Don Percival Award was established by AIM Global in 1982 to honor Don Percival, an early founder and pioneer in the development of barcode scanning. The award is presented each year to an individual or organization from the user community recognizing outstanding contributions to the application of automatic identification and data capture technologies.

    Paul Whitney of AsReader, Inc., is acknowledged for his pivotal role in introducing groundbreaking RFID technologies to Western markets, dramatically improving efficiency in real-world applications such as logistics and healthcare. His two decades of cross-cultural innovation and leadership in AutoID and IoT have helped revolutionize item identification by seamlessly integrating RFID into wearable robotics.

    The award was presented to Whitney in January 2026 at the National Retail Foundation (NRF) annual tradeshow by Mary Lou Bosco, CEO of AIM, Inc & AIM North America. At the tradeshow, AsReader showcased its RFID and barcode reader solutions to expand sales in the global market, particularly in North America, Europe, and Latin America. The new SLIM-Type RFID (ASR-M30S) and AsCode, the company’s barcode solution featuring high-speed bulk scanning, drew significant attention at the show.

    Also winning this year’s Don Percival award is Sean Murphy of Cencora, who is acknowledged for building critical internal tools that help manufacturers proactively address barcode issues and ensure DSCSA compliance.

    Please visit the AIM Global website to see the complete list of award winners for 2025.

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    AIM is the trusted worldwide industry association for the automatic identification industry. For more than half a century, AIM has provided unbiased information, educational resources, and standards to providers and users of these technologies. ​AIM membership provides access to an insider’s perspective on trends and opportunities along with a voice in shaping the growth and future of the industry. Member benefits include education, advocacy, and community, as well as a role in creating industry standards through collaboration. Visit www.aimglobal.org for more information.

    More information on AsReader, Inc.:
    AsReader, Inc. specializes in AutoID, including mobile Barcode Scanners and RFID Readers/Writers, and all aspects of Automatic Identification and Data Capture (AIDC). Headed by COO Paul Whitney, AsReader is an Oregon Corporation and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Asterisk, Inc. of Japan. Founded in 2006 by charismatic CEO Noriyuki Suzuki, Asterisk is headquartered in Osaka with additional offices in Tokyo, Kyoto/Shiga, and Nagoya in Japan, Dalian and Shenzhen in China, and Portland, Oregon in the U.S. The company went public on the Tokyo Stock Exchange in 2021 (TSE:6522). Major clients include a household-name beverage and snack logistics/transportation company in North America using over 25,000 AsReaders, manufacturers Toyota and Kawasaki, retailers Tokyu Hands and Aoyama, with a popular Drug Store chain using over 10,000 AsReaders, over 350 hospitals worldwide, and a well-known package delivery company in Japan using 30,000 AsReaders.

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    AIM showcases AsReader’s launch of the ASR-M30S SLIM-Type RFID Reader/Writer at NRF 2026

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  • Sam Riddle Raises a Glass to Small-Town Memories with New Single

    Sam Riddle Raises a Glass to Small-Town Memories with New Single

    “Drink With Your Name On It” – Out February 20, 2026

    This song is about those places that raised us, the bars, people, and routines. You don’t realize they’re the best days of your life while you’re living them—you only realize it when you look back.”
    — Sam Riddle

    NASHVILLE, TN, UNITED STATES, February 18, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — Following the success of his breakout single “Bad Picker,” country singer-songwriter Sam Riddle returns with a heartfelt, barroom anthem that hits hard with nostalgia. His new single, “Drink With Your Name On It,” arrives everywhere on February 20, 2026.

    Built on jukebox country, clanking bottles, and blue-collar storytelling, “Drink With Your Name On It” captures the feeling of walking back into the same small-town watering hole years later—where the memories are loud, the beer is cold, and the ghosts still know your name. From peanut shells on the floor to small town USA, Riddle paints a vivid picture of Friday nights that shaped a generation.

    “This song is about those places that raised us,” Riddle says. “The bars, the people, the routines. You don’t realize they’re the best days of your life while you’re living them—you only realize it when you look back.”

    With its sing-along chorus, sharp imagery, and timeless country soul, “Drink With Your Name On It” positions Sam Riddle as one of the most authentic voices in modern country—with small-town storytelling and arena-ready riffs.

    “Drink With Your Name On It” will be available on all streaming platforms February 20, 2026.

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