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  • Victorins Auctions Defines a New Standard in Curated Designer and Estate Collectibles

    Victorins Auctions Defines a New Standard in Curated Designer and Estate Collectibles

    A refined auction house experience built on disciplined curation, clear discovery, and modern presentation

    VA, UNITED STATES, February 18, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — Victorins Auctions continues to shape a modern benchmark for curated designer and estate collectibles, advancing an auction house model defined by focused selection and consistent presentation.

    With an emphasis on recognizable design heritage and collectible depth, Victorins Auctions brings together categories that remain central to long-term collecting, from designer pieces to estate finds and decorative antiques.

    The standard Victorins Auctions sets is rooted in intentional curation. Rather than treating collectibles as interchangeable inventory, Victorins Auctions frames each auction as a concentrated selection, designed to keep attention on what matters most: pristine design, distinctive character, and lasting collectibility. This approach supports a more confident auction experience, where participants can follow collections without being overwhelmed by noise.

    “Curated does not mean limited, it means intentional,” said Kate Morgan, the Chief of Staff. “Victorins is built to make designer and estate collectibles feel discoverable, organized, and worth spending time with. That is the standard we keep raising.”

    Victorins Auctions also emphasizes clarity in how collections are organized and explored.
    Presentation is equally central to the Victorins Auctions model. Each auction is designed to feel cohesive, with clear listings and a consistent format across categories.

    In an era where auctions are increasingly discovered online, clear structure and consistent presentation are becoming part of what defines quality.
    Victorins Auctions span a broad range of collectible interests, reflecting the way modern collectors combine designer heritage with estate character and decorative history.

    Updates on active and upcoming auctions are shared through Victorins Auctions official channels.

    About Victorins Auctions:

    Victorins is an auction house focused on curated designer and estate collectibles, presenting auctions across categories including jewelry, luxury accessories, and antiques.

    Kate Morgan
    Victorins Auctions
    +1 202-656-3504
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  • N-iX Receives SBTi Validation for Science-Based Climate Targets; Reports 80%+ Scope 3 Emissions Reduction Since 2020

    N-iX Receives SBTi Validation for Science-Based Climate Targets; Reports 80%+ Scope 3 Emissions Reduction Since 2020

    N-iX’s announced that its near-term science-based climate targets’ve been validated by the SBTi. The validation is detailed in the company’s ESG Report 2025.

    NORTH MIAMI BEACH, FL, UNITED STATES, February 18, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — N-iX, a global software engineering company, with 2,400+ specialists across Europe, the Americas, and APAC, has announced that its near-term science-based climate targets have been validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The validation, received in July 2025, is detailed in the company’s newly published ESG Report 2025.

    SBTi confirmed that the company’s Scope 1 and Scope 2 reduction plans align with a 1.5°C climate trajectory. The company’s Scope 3 target of 87.1%, exceeds the standard pathway requirements of 37.8% by a significant margin.

    N-iX commits to maintaining zero absolute Scope 1 greenhouse gas emissions from 2020 through 2029 and reducing Scope 2 emissions by 37.8% by 2029, compared to its 2020 baseline. Since 2020, the company has already reduced Scope 3 emissions by more than 80%, driven by supply chain optimization and reduced business travel.

    Specifically, N-iX achieved an 88% reduction in purchased goods and services emissions (Category 1) and a 91% reduction in business travel emissions (Category 6), measured in 2024 against the 2020 baseline.

    Since the beginning of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine, N-iX has raised and donated more than $6.9 million through humanitarian, educational, and recovery programs. The company also continues to fund education initiatives through its IT is Charity Fund established in 2018, and contributes to 13 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

    N-iX reports annually to CDP and the United Nations Global Compact. In 2025, it achieved a “B” Climate rating from CDP, the highest SME score available.

    “Sustainability at N-iX is built into how we operate and how our clients evaluate us as a partner,” said Sviatoslav Kavetskyi, Director of Industry Affairs at N-iX. “The SBTi validation confirms our targets are credible, not aspirational. When your Scope 3 target is 87.1% and the standard asks for 37.8%, that’s a commitment backed by four years of measured results.”

    To access the full ESG Report 2025, see the PDF version.

    OLENA YAKYMCHUK
    N-iX LTD
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  • LANDMARK VICTORY: USPTO Dismisses All Trademark Challenges WITH PREJUDICE for Mrs. Earth® | Ms. Earth® | Mrs. USA Earth™

    LANDMARK VICTORY: USPTO Dismisses All Trademark Challenges WITH PREJUDICE for Mrs. Earth® | Ms. Earth® | Mrs. USA Earth™

    USPTO dismisses all trademark challenges with prejudice, securing Mrs. Earth®, Ms. Earth®, and Mrs. USA Earth™.

    ORLANDO, FL, UNITED STATES, February 18, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — The Mrs Earth® platform proudly announces a decisive legal victory following final rulings issued by the United States Patent and Trademark Office’s Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB), resolving multiple trademark proceedings in favor of the organization and its protected brands.

    After years of legal challenges and uncertainty, the TTAB has formally dismissed — with prejudice — the trademark actions involving the Earth family of marks, including:

    •The petitions for cancellation against Mrs. Earth® and Ms. Earth®
    Cancellation Proceeding No. 92079538
    Cancellation Proceeding No. 92079549

    •The opposition to Mrs. USA Earth™
    Opposition Proceeding No. 91290963
    Opposition Proceeding No. 91292741

    •Additional related and consolidated proceedings

    A dismissal with prejudice represents a final adjudication, meaning the claims cannot be refiled and the matters are permanently closed.

    “This ruling marks a defining milestone for our organization,” said Mykhael Michaels, Founder of the
    Mrs. Earth® international pageant platform. “For years, we have remained steadfast in protecting the integrity, legacy, and future of the Earth Pageant brands. The Board’s decisions confirm the strength and legitimacy of our trademarks, including Mrs. Earth®, Ms. Earth®, and Mrs. USA Earth™.”

    Founded in 2007 and operating globally under its signature “Glamorously Green™” mission, the Earth platform is recognized for empowering women, promoting environmental advocacy, and cultivating leadership on an international stage. The resolution of these proceedings reinforces the organization’s exclusive brand rights and its ability to continue expanding its titles and programming worldwide with legal clarity and confidence.

    Notably, the Board’s orders clarified that the consolidated cancellation proceedings were denied with prejudice and that the opposition proceedings related to Mrs. USA Earth™ were dismissed, further securing the legal standing and protection of the Earth Pageant platform’s intellectual property portfolio.

    “This has never been just about names,” Michaels added. “It has always been about safeguarding a global platform, our directors, delegates, partners, sponsors and the legacy we have built over nearly two decades.”

    With these rulings now finalized, the Earth pageant organization confirms that its trademarks, titles, and legacy brands — including Mrs. Earth®, Ms. Earth®, Mrs. USA Earth™, and Ms. USA Earth™ — are legally protected and secured as it moves forward with renewed clarity and strength.

    Organizations, brands, and media partners interested in sponsorship, advertising, or partnership opportunities with the Earth Pageant platform are invited to connect directly with the organization for collaboration and engagement opportunities.

    About the Earth Platform
    Established in 2007, the Earth platform includes Mrs. Earth®, Ms. Earth®, Mrs. USA Earth™, Ms. USA Earth™, and affiliated titles dedicated to global empowerment, sustainability, leadership, and environmental advocacy through its signature “Glamorously Green™” mission. The organization operates internationally with directors, delegates, and partners across multiple regions worldwide.

    Media Contact:
    Mrs. Earth Organization
    Email: Info@mrsearthepageant.com
    Website: www.MrsEarth.tv
    Phone: 219 BEAUTY 1 (219 232 8891)

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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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  • 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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  • 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.

    Lucy Railton
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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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  • CenterPoint Energy Ohio Gas Rates Sweep Up 41.12%

    CenterPoint Energy Ohio Gas Rates Sweep Up 41.12%

    Winter Storm Fern drove CenterPoint Energy Ohio’s February gas rate up 41.12%. Dayton customers can shop fixed-rate plans to avoid future price spikes.

    DAYTON, OH, UNITED STATES, February 18, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — Bitter January Cold to Drive February Gas Bills Higher

    OHEnergyRatings.com is alerting Centerpoint Energy customers to a major jump in coming to February natural gas bills. On February 1, Centerpoint raised its default supply rate by 41.12%.

    Find the full press here: https://www.ohenergyratings.com/about-us/press/centerpoint-energy-ohio-gas-rates-increase-41-percent-in-2026

    When Winter Storm Fern swept across Ohio in late January, the extreme cold drove up demand for home heating and sent market prices soaring. Growing LNG exports and growing energy needs from data centers compounded energy demand further. By January 28, these combined pressures pushed natural gas prices sharply higher.

    · The average natural gas spot market price nearly tripled, climbing to $9.03 per mmBTU.
    · At regional gas market hubs in New York and New England, prices spiked above $40.
    · The February NYMEX natural gas contract closed at $7.460 per mmBTU — nearly double January’s price.

    Why Centerpoint Ohio Natural Gas Prices Spiked

    In Ohio, a utility’s Price to Compare is a pass through price for the natural gas it buys from big suppliers. Because of the soaring gas price, all four of Ohio’s major gas utilities will be passing higher gas costs to their PTC customers. For Centerpoint Energy Ohio customers who remain on its Price to Compare, the new rate now stands at $1.0182 per ccf. That’s a 41.12% hike from the January rate of $0.7215 per ccf.

    For a household on the PTC rate using 100 ccf in one month, it will pay about $101.82 in supply charges on the monthly bill. However, when customers add delivery charges and taxes —often over $100 — the total monthly bill can easily exceed $200. Some households in Dayton and other parts of western Ohio may pay even more.

    What Centerpoint Ohio Gas Utility Customers Can Do

    OHEnergyRates.com urges customers to get as far as possible from the CenterPoint Price to Compare rate. RUN, Do Not Walk! By shopping for a fixed-rate plan with a certified natural gas supplier, Centerpoint customers can often find lower prices. Some fixed rate offers are currently up to 35% less than the new PTC rate.

    OHEnergyRatings.com provides an apples to apples Ohio comparison of certified natural gas suppliers, so customers can quickly find and lock in a better rate.

    When customers lock in the best Dayton natural gas rates for 6 months or even longer they protect themselves from future price spikes. Not only does this help them avoid shocks from other storms this winter but also gas price spikes from LNG exports and data centers that may happen later this year.

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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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