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Highridge Expands Spine Portfolio with New Product Deal

Highridge Medical acquired several spine surgery products from Accelus, including the FlareHawk and Toro expandable interbody fusion systems and the LineSider pedicle screw system. The move is intended to strengthen Highridge’s presence in the growing market for expandable spinal implants. The acquired products feature proprietary designs, such as Accelus’s Adaptive Geometry, aimed at improving surgical…more

Terumo BCT and PwC Belgium Collaborate on Therapy Access

Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies (Terumo BCT) and PwC Belgium have partnered to improve access to advanced cell and gene therapies in Europe. This joint effort seeks to address existing barriers that prevent patients from receiving cutting-edge medical treatments. The partnership will kick off with an event in Brussels on Dec. 11, 2025, where industry…more

NASA Awards Loft Federal Mission Support Task Order

Loft Orbital Federal LLC has received a task order from NASA as part of the agency’s Flight Opportunities program. This task order will support the integration, launch and on-orbit operations of a mission focused on a fault-tolerant flight computer project. The task order is issued under NASA’s fourth Flight Opportunities indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity contract, which…more

Natural Grocers to Reopen Remodeled Centennial Store on Sept. 12

Lakewood-based Natural Grocers has completed a full remodel of its Cherry Knolls location in Centennial. The store, located at 6774 S. University Blvd., will reopen to the public on Sept. 12, 2025. The remodel brings a number of updates focused on sustainability and customer convenience. The store now features energy-efficient lighting, non-toxic building materials, and…more

Littleton Appoints Director of Major Projects

The City of Littleton has established a new executive position, the director of major projects, to enhance the delivery of significant city initiatives. Adrienne Burton has been appointed to this role as part of the city’s ongoing efforts to implement its strategic plan, Horizon 2027. Burton, who has more than 20 years of experience in…more

Pinkard Construction Marks Milestone at Willoughby Corner

Pinkard Construction Co. marked the completion of Phase I of Boulder County Housing Authority’s (BCHA) Willoughby Corner neighborhood with a grand opening ceremony on Aug. 28, attended by approximately 300 people. The milestone celebrates Pinkard’s delivery of the $114 million affordable housing development ahead of schedule and $500,000 under budget. Located east of downtown Lafayette,…more

Quantum Commons Opens in Arvada

The Quantum Commons, the first major building on Elevate Quantum’s new 70-acre campus in Arvada, officially opened Aug. 28, signaling a new chapter for Colorado’s expanding quantum industry. The facility is designed to centralize advanced quantum research, prototyping and collaboration — and is expected to generate thousands of good-paying jobs across the region. The event…more

NREL AI Project Aims to Prevent Wildfires from Power Lines

Artificial intelligence (AI) could play a key role in reducing the number of wildfires in the United States caused by faulty power lines. Each year, tens of thousands of wildfires threaten lives, wildlife, and infrastructure, with some igniting from degraded or downed electrical equipment. The U.S. Army Construction Engineering Research Laboratory (CERL) is funding a…more

Ball Corp. Sells 41% Stake in Saudi JV, Retains Strategic 10% Hold

Ball Corp. has completed the sale of 41% of its ownership interest in the Ball United Arab Can Manufacturing Company (UAC) in Saudi Arabia to a subsidiary of ORG Technology Co., Ltd. for approximately $70 million, subject to customary closing adjustments. This transaction marks a deepening of the relationship between Ball and ORG while allowing…more

Trimble Expands Logistics Reach as Freight Marketplace Debuts in North America

Trimble Inc. has launched its Freight Marketplace in North America, with Procter & Gamble (P&G) as the first shipper on the platform. The Freight Marketplace connects shippers, carriers and brokers to automate the bidding process, enhancing supply chain efficiencies. This digital platform integrates procurement capabilities with marketplace features, allowing real-time capacity sourcing and collaboration. P&G…more

Viega North America Set to Unveil New Manufacturing Facility in Ohio

Viega North America will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony for its new manufacturing, distribution and training facility in Mantua, Ohio, on Sept. 4, 2025. This event marks a significant step in the Broomfield-based company’s strategy for North American expansion. The 244,000-square-foot facility represents an investment of $178 million, expected to create approximately 68 new jobs in…more

AAHA Introduces Guidelines Linking Human and Animal Health

The American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA), based in Lakewood, has released the 2025 AAHA One Health Guidelines: Navigating Cross-Disciplinary Partnerships. This marks a significant step toward integrating human and veterinary medicine, creating a roadmap for improved collaboration between the two fields. The guidelines address the need for veterinary and human medical teams to work together…more