Tibro may be a small Swedish city known for its trade
but it's also produced a few notable athletes including Anton Stralman of the Florida Panthers
There is an unmistakable pride in Anton Stralman’s voice when he speaks of Tibro
the Swedish municipality that’s located in between country's two largest lakes
is known as the furniture production hub of the country
but my brother was and my dad has been in the industry too,” said Stralman
“You meet any family from Tibro and they will have some association with the furniture and wood industries
It’s also a place that’s produced some world-class athletes over the years
Tibro has churned out tennis star Robin Söderling
who has 10 ATP singles titles to his name and rose to prominence in 2009 for becoming the first player to defeat Rafael Nadal at the French Open
Other prominent athletes from the city include figure skaters Viktoria Helgesson
(a five-time Nordic and eight-time Swedish national champion)
Joshi (a three-time Swedish national champion) and seven-time World Enduro champion Anders Eriksson
the Florida Panthers defenceman offers up a short history lesson
The wood industry in my town was amazing about 50 years back
It seemed as though everyone worked with wood and making furniture
but the one thing that’s been consistent throughout all those times is sports.”
Stralman happily took advantage of Tibro’s vibrant sporting scene
there were plenty of other athletic endeavors he took part in throughout his childhood
Stralman’s sports calendar was full on a year-round basis
“There are plenty of sports to do in this little community and I did a lot of them
I played soccer up until I was about 14 or 15
Olympic handball for one or two seasons – I played so many sports because there are so many that are offered.”
The 34-year-old veteran of nearly 850 regular season NHL games points to his multi-sport upbringing as a major reason for him making it to the NHL and international hockey ranks
“I’m a true believer in multi-sporting
I believe that develops athleticism and more than anything
it gives you a break so that you can enjoy something else
I was a better player because of playing other sports
And there are so many sports I still like to play
Those are two sports I really like to follow.”
Stralman has some serious skills on the tennis court
Two of his teammates – both fellow Swedes – recently found that out
Who is the best Swedish-born NHLer when it comes to tennis
I know Hank [Henri Lundqvist] is pretty good
I’m sure when he recovers from his surgery that he’ll be back on the tennis court
I did beat [Patric] Hornqvist and [Alexander] Wennberg here in a little club championship we had.”
Stralman will almost certainly be back on the tennis court once the 2020-21 NHL season ends
whether that happens to be in the Sunshine State or a little Swedish town
He hasn't been home since the American Thanksgiving holiday
Stralman sees first-hand how Tibro continues to dedicate itself to the sporting life
He’ll likely pass by Tibro Action Park
a 602-square metre concrete park open year-round at no cost for skateboarding, BMX, kickbike and more
“It’s a relatively new spot and I never got the chance to try it as a kid
If there’s one thing that little town is doing a lot of and doing it the right way – there’s a lot of heart and soul – is to give the kids something to do
Not every kid wants to play hockey or soccer
but there are so many things to choose from
“I did skateboarding when I was a kid
we had to do a little more creative building
so I guess that’s my woodworking experience – building ramps and rails.”
And also helping to put Tibro on the world sports map
“There have been some good athletes that have come from this little town
It’s kind of exciting that this little town in the middle of nowhere is finding ways to develop athletes in not just one sport
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The defending Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers acquired Jones in a trade with the Chicago Blackhawks on Saturday night
landing him and a 2026 fourth-round pick for goaltender Spencer Knight and a conditional first-round pick in next year's draft
Matthew Tkachuk and Charlie McAvoy selected as alternate captains.
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Brady and Matthew Tkachuk are anticipating an unforgettable 4 Nations Face-Off experience with Team USA
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Olivia Tibro* was getting ready for work when she noticed something unusual
the 44-year-old discovered a bump on her right upper eyelid
and she decided to switch from contact lenses to eyeglasses and just observe it
she decided to have it looked at and was referred to our oculoplastic service
Her medical history was significant for hyperthyroidism
which had been diagnosed eight months previously
She had undergone radioiodine ablation and was subsequently hypothyroid
The rest of her medical history was noncontributory
At the time of her first visit to our clinic
she had a corrected visual acuity of 20/20 in her right eye and 20/25 in her left eye
and without relative afferent pupillary defect
Motility was full bilaterally and orthophoric
The only abnormality noted was the palpable mass in the right lacrimal fossa; it could be pushed back into the fossa with gentle pressure
The differential diagnosis for an orbital mass is broad and can be divided into infectious and noninfectious etiologies
infection was considered less likely given the lack of fever
We therefore focused on noninfectious etiologies
Given Ms.Tibro’s history of hyperthyroidism
Graves disease was high on our differential
The broad differential also included sarcoidosis and Sjögren syndrome
The acute onset also raised concern for lymphoma
the initial workup for an orbital mass includes imaging techniques and serological analysis
One approach includes orbital computed tomography (CT) in axial
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) provides important soft tissue detail
Serological tests that may be helpful include erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR)
antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibodies (cANCA)
X-ray or CT of the chest may be indicated if sarcoidosis is highly suspected
We ordered an MRI to further characterize the lesion. The MRI revealed an enlarged right lacrimal gland with no evidence of surrounding inflammatory change or discrete nodules (Fig. 1)
Other radiological findings included symmetric enlargement of the palatine tonsils and a mildly enlarged left level IIa lymph node
To obtain a definitive diagnosis, we biopsied the lacrimal gland and submitted the sample for histopathological evaluation. Hematoxylin and eosin (H&E) staining revealed dense lymphoid infiltrates of the glandular tissue, predominantly of small, mature lymphocytes (Fig. 2)
Small germinal centers were noted with aggregates of CD138+ plasma cells
Additional features included scattered foci of fibrosis interspersed with plasma cells
IgG4 stain revealed several foci of more than 100 IgG4-positive plasma cells per high power field
There were focal areas where the IgG4/IgG ratio was >40%
Final tissue diagnosis of IgG4–related ocular disease (IgG4-ROD) was concluded based on plasma cell density in high-power fields and IgG4/IgG ratios
Serological analysis revealed several important findings
serological IgG4 was within laboratory limits
Incidental thyroid studies revealed markedly decreased thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH)
IgG4-related disease (IgG4-RD) is an idiopathic inflammatory condition associated with lesions appearing in various organs of the body.1 Although the etiology of these lesions is still unclear
IgG4-RD is characterized by tumor-like infiltrations of IgG4-positive plasma cells
typically with fibrotic abnormalities and elevated serum IgG4.2 However
normal values do not preclude IgG4-RD.1 Organs commonly affected include the pancreas
and aorta—organ involvement that was previously not thought to be connected
Painless eyelid swelling is the presenting symptom in many cases
Proptosis with or without diplopia is also common
unilateral or bilateral periorbital swelling
and erythema.3 When extraocular muscles are involved
or diplopia with the inferior rectus being the most commonly involved
inflammatory lesions have been reported to produce optic neuropathy via mass effect.3 One significant association with IgG4-ROD is the involvement of the thyroid
specifically IgG4 thyroiditis.4 Storiform-type fibrosis and obliterative phlebitis represent characteristics of IgG4 disease.4
Diagnostic criteria for IgG4-ROD disease include clinical examination with diffuse or localized masses in single or multiple organs
hematological examination with serum IgG4 concentration >135mg/dL
and histological examination with marked lymphocytic and plasma infiltration and fibrosis.3
While clinical features of progressive lesions involving multiple organs
tissue biopsy remains the gold standard for diagnosis
no trial has focused on IgG4-ROD treatment
clinicians typically employ empirical treatment
Systemic corticosteroids are the treatment of choice for IgG4-ROD
No ideal steroid dosage has been established for IgG4-ROD; however
the dose used for IgG4-related pancreatitis is 0.6 mg/kg/day with a taper of 5 mg every one or two weeks.5 Although initial response to therapy is typically good
and some physicians may choose to keep patients on a maintenance dose of 5 mg/day of prednisolone
Immunosuppressants are reserved for cases of recalcitrant disease
Options include rituximab.3 With improved understanding of the disease and the pathophysiology
IgG4-ROD specific treatment regiments may be devised and tested via randomized trials
Given the strong association of IgG4-ROD and IgG4 thyroiditis
it is interesting to consider whether her previous episodes of hyperthyroidism were related to IgG4 thyroiditis
may have been more appropriate rather than radioiodine ablation
Future episodes of thyroiditis may respond to steroid therapy rather than therapy targeted toward the thyroid
Tibro for rheumatologic and endocrine evaluation and further management
The endocrine service is managing the hypothyroid symptoms
is now following the patient and is prepared to initiate treatment should systemic symptoms develop
This case highlights the role of ophthalmologists in diagnosis and evaluation of systemic disease
Biopsy and correct diagnosis in this instance significantly informed the decision-making of our internist colleagues
Hodson are all at the Wexner Medical Center of the Ohio State University in Columbus
Kauh is a clinical assistant professor in orbital plastic and reconstructive surgery at the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Science; Mr
Hodson is a medical student at the College of Medicine
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We ordered an MRI to further characterize the lesion. The MRI revealed an enlarged right lacrimal gland with no evidence of surrounding inflammatory change or discrete nodules (Fig. 1)
To obtain a definitive diagnosis, we biopsied the lacrimal gland and submitted the sample for histopathological evaluation. Hematoxylin and eosin (H&E) staining revealed dense lymphoid infiltrates of the glandular tissue, predominantly of small, mature lymphocytes (Fig. 2)
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commissioned by the municipality to form various proposals
the architectural practice has created a collection of images as a starting point for discussions with the local community
to include residents in the redevelopment of their hometown
the brief was to reimagine the railway and the existing station
which can be seen throughout the variety of pictures generated
all images courtesy of anders berensson architects
in order to provide a wide range of potential concepts to discuss with the local community, anders berensson decided to create 60 visualizations of the train area from 60 different suggestions
they employed a quick method of generating the montages and completed one every half hour
this resulted in 16 per day and 64 in total
it allowed a broad starting point for the future of the tibro train tracks.
the montages range vastly in concept – from small interventions to adventurous ideas
from the mundane to the extraordinary and from super realistic to the utterly fantastical
the intention by anders berensson was to send the message that all thoughts and proposals are valid in the early stage of shaping the future of an important place in the city
from a wildlife sanctuary to an outdoor swimming pool
the project by the architect renders the people of tibro spoilt for choice
project name: ‘tibro train tracks’
architect: anders berensson architects
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AXOR presents three bathroom concepts that are not merely places of function
but destinations in themselves — sanctuaries of style
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It was the perfect day for Magnus Smith (MX2) and Danne Karlsson (MX1) as they both won the latest round of the Swedish Championship
a world leader in intelligent lighting technology for greenhouse and controlled plant growth environments
announces a second order from Ljusgårda AB
The company is expanding its business in Tibro
with additional orders of Heliospectra’s fully adjustable ELIXIA LED lighting solutions
The company is currently using the ELIXIA solution in combination with Heliospectra’s light control system helioCORE™
The order value is SEK 5.7 million (USD $ 611,450).
Expanding a 7000m2 climate certified indoor growth facility in Tibro
Ljusgårda AB is dedicated to producing sustainable
eco-conscious and high-quality vegetables year-round
The facility runs on 100% renewable energy and minimizes carbon footprint
and use of chemicals while shortening the time to market by supplying locally grown produce to retailers across Sweden
Currently supplying Swedish-grown arugula to stores
Ljusårda is rapidly expanding to cover the increasing demand for the company’s products
“Sweden currently imports over 70% of all fruits and vegetables we consume today
This leads to high emissions and a loss of nutrients and quality due to transportation time
we are able to lead a new generation of growers and drive change forward
we have created a sustainable growth environment combining intelligent LED lighting systems and control
that produces tasty and nutritious crops year-round
We always deliver our produce to stores on schedule within 24 hours of harvest – so customers can enjoy lettuce with good conscious,” said Andreas Willhelmsson
“In addition to providing Ljusgårda with lighting solutions and automation, we work closely with the company through our helioCARE™ service portfolio. Through helioCARE
we ensure that our customers maximize the potential of the new systems and that they feel secure using them to meet their production goals. Heliospectra is there not only during installation
but offers continuous improvement as customers scale
We have worked with Ljusgårda to accelerate the production of arugula and reduce the production time by 19% thanks to adjustments to their lighting strategies," said Hanna Rüdel VP Technical Services, Heliospectra.
“Ljusgårda’s cutting edge facility showcases how Swedish innovation and Heliospectra’s lighting solutions and helioCARE services drive the change towards a more sustainable and effective way of producing the food we put on our tables
Their business success depends on the ability to control ventilation
light and water to create a perfect growing environment
Our helioCORE control system and lighting solutions enable them to optimize their lighting and grow consistent
high-quality plants and food 365 days a year,” said Ali Ahmadian
Heliospectra's ELIXIA creates clear business benefits for cultivation teams and researchers around the world. The fully adjustable LED lighting solution is compatible with Heliospectra's helioCORE light control system
flexible light intensities and customized lighting schedules for indoor environments with real-time monitoring across the plant growth cycle
The integrated solution improves the quality of plants and accelerates harvest and production cycles while providing consistent and standardized returns
Delivery will take place in three phases and be visible in the accounts during the following five quarters starting second quarter 2019.
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The kitchen and family room at the model suite at The Merton
It’s a drizzly cold morning in North Toronto
offers a warm grin and a firm handshake as he welcomes me to The Merton
his company’s luxury townhouse development
It’s a drizzly cold morning in North Toronto, but Sarit Chandaria, the principal of Tibro Developments, offers a warm grin and a firm handshake as he welcomes me to The Merton
He ushers me through the garage of the model home and into an internal elevator
he invites me to use the tablet to turn up the lights and put on some mood music
As strains of Adele’s “Rolling in the Deep” begin flooding out of the speakers located throughout the home
Chandaria launches into his well-honed presentation
“The idea is a completed home for everybody,” he explains
“Everything you see here is standard — no upgrades
The philosophy we have is that it should be as if you bought a resale home; you expect everything to be in there: appliances
The Merton is a collection of 12 freehold townhouses
all three-bedroom units with two-and-a-half bathrooms
(Buyers can opt to take out a dividing wall between bedrooms and create two larger suites instead of three.) The homes range from 1,595 square feet to 1,732 square feet
Chandaria’s family traces its roots to Kenya
where his father and grandfather established successful manufacturing enterprises
(Tibro is the name of the family business in Kenya
The Chandarias moved to Canada in the late 1970s and launched a number of ventures
including Northland Firelogs and Ross Adhesives — maker of that purple glue stick — which they subsequently sold off to larger manufacturers
he says he heeded the wisdom of his late father
“My dad taught me that you can have the best education in the world
but your real learning comes from experience
“So my philosophy is that I have to have control over the product
I need to have control over what happens.”
That’s how he approached his firm’s latest development
“I’ve been involved in every stage of the project
not only on the decision-making side but with the execution as well
That’s how my dad was and that’s how my family has done things.”
Chandaria’s aim is to carve out a name for Tibro as a developer of multi-unit projects that offer the high-end quality of custom homes; he believes The Merton is a prime example of that strategy in action
“You hear a lot of developers say you’re not just buying a home
but how many developers actually give you a lifestyle?” he says
“With this project we really wanted to emphasize that lifestyle is not just a marketing strategy
Prices range from $1.15 million to $1.29 million (maintenance fees
“We’re selling either to an older couple who are downsizing but still want quality and smart use of space
or a younger couple who are doing well for themselves
might have just gotten married or had a baby
The townhouses have 10-foot ceilings on the main level
walnut engineered hardwood flooring and crown moulding
Living spaces have gas fireplaces and custom millwork
Kitchens come with natural stone countertops
The master ensuite has heated marble flooring
Units have pot lighting throughout and a wireless home automation system that controls the sound
ensuite and rooftop deck are also pre-wired for sound
Tibro took over the project after the previous developer went under in the economic downturn
The homes had already been built and rough framing had been done on the interiors
“We spent six months redesigning the interiors and completely revamped the units,” Chandaria says
Ryan Starr is freelance journalist based in Toronto. You can contact him at ryanlstarr@gmail.com
Prices: $1.15 million to $1.29 million (maintenance fees $55)
Information: 416 357 0542, info@themerton.ca, www.themerton.ca
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Connecting the Communities of Glasshouse Country and the Blackall Range
IT’S an exciting year for the Tibro’s Netball Club
which has just put the finishing touches on its first court upgrades in 15 years.The club has also welcomed dozens of new players to the fold with a renewed sense of spirit across all grades as the 2023 season heats up.Tibro’s president Jen Lowry said the timing of the three new court surfaces was perfect as the club continued to grow.“These new courts have come at a great time for us because we now have 13 junior teams and nine teams in our ladies’ competition
so having access to all three courts is important for us,” she said.“This year
and we have around 200 players registered as either a junior or senior member
which is great for our growth.”The project
which was initially grinding the courts down a few layers
but took several months to complete due to more damage than originally thought.“We originally got a grant to renovate our toilet block
but we realised if our courts aren’t right then why fix our toilets first
so we applied for another grant through the community gambling fund,” she said.“The grant was for $35,000
and we have also been able to fundraise over the last couple of years to gain enough money to redo the courts too
which ended up costing $65,000.“Now that the courts are completed
we are getting quotes to renovate our toilet block
as well as from our sponsors’ ongoing support.”The club president said the upgrade was a huge boost to the club and would help grow their membership and presence in the community.To thank sponsors and to continue raising funds
Tibro’s is hosting a Musical Bingo night on May 13
with heaps of cash and voucher prizes on offer for the winners
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is registered as an unlimited liability company in New Zealand but uncertainty surrounds its presence here despite public records showing three directors
including one who BusinessDesk spoke to exclusively
Records show Starlink plans to offer a satellite internet service in addition to leasing antennas at a ground site near Invercargill to communicate with satellites
BusinessDesk also found that Starlink’s three NZ trademark applications were rejected in January
Starlink’s goal is to use low earth orbit satellites to bring reliable high-speed internet services to rural areas that lack decent fibre broadband or cellular network coverage
The satellites orbit at a height of around 500 kilometres
which gives them five to six years before they re-enter Earth’s atmosphere
All local evidence points to SpaceX’s confidence in NZ’s place in the Starlink service
but it seems to have been a bumpy ride so far
Robin McNeill is space operations manager at Awarua satellite ground station
Southland’s regional development agency
He has a long career in engineering and telecoms and was made a Member of the NZ Order of Merit for services to conservation on the 2017 Queen’s Birthday honours list
Awarua is one of four satellite ground stations that SpaceX wants to use for specific radio bands, according to a US Federal Communications Commission document
McNeill works with commercial companies who covet Awarua’s remote southern location for optimal satellite data communications
He is also one of three registered directors of Starlink NZ
A non-disclosure agreement stopped him from discussing Starlink’s work directly
The other two directors are US-based David Anderman
SpaceX general counsel and the former COO of Lucasfilm
a principal operations engineer who has been at SpaceX since 2006
“We have a big green flat paddock at the bottom of the world with 100 gigabits per second fibre-optic
backup and technicians,” said McNeill of the Awarua station’s appeal
We can see right to the horizon and there are no people
and no radio users compared to the rest of the world
It’s very easy to do frequency coordination.”
Having a ground station at the South Pole would be optimal
but the complication of having long term staff in the hostile environment means Awarua is as close as a ground station can get to icy ideals
With satellites frequently set to orbit over both poles
it makes the location incredibly attractive for leasing land to set up antennas for commercial customers
satellites that provide communications services must transfer data between several points on the earth during their orbit with antennas set up at locations known as ground stations
It’s not necessary for all Starlink affiliate companies to have in-country ground stations
but NZ happens to be a country with a desirable location for one
SpaceX applied for a license in Alaska to be an internet service provider
The document lists SpaceX’s alien affiliates
one of which was ‘TIBRO New Zealand’
TIBRO spells ‘orbit’ backwards
and the name was used for several affiliates in other countries
On Oct. 2, NZ Companies Office records show a change of company name from TIBRO New Zealand to Starlink New Zealand
David Quigg of Quigg Partners law firm in Wellington
where the subsidiary's NZ offices are listed
A similar name change of Starlink’s Australian affiliate from the TIBRO name is also on the public record
NZ Intellectual Property Office records show SpaceX applied for three trademarks for use of the Starlink name in NZ in January
One application was for class 9 goods relating to commercial satellites
and the other two were for class 38 and class 42 services relating to satellite communication services
BusinessDesk found through an Official Information Act request that all three were rejected in the same month due to similarities with trademarks held by Subaru since 2012 for its Subaru Starlink in-car technology system
The applications reflect SpaceX’s desire to provide Starlink’s internet service in NZ using satellites launched from the US
The records show SpaceX can submit an objection response or make changes to the applications by Jan
2021 or the applications will be abandoned
The records did not reflect that the company has taken either action
SpaceX did not respond when asked for comment on any of its Starlink operations in NZ
Future Starlink customers will need branded satellite dishes to receive service signal, which Musk has said will be ordered online. The programme is currently in beta testing according to a July report
which said a small number of US citizens have received dishes free of charge to test the service
the so-called constellations of satellites can sometimes be seen from earth in unnatural straight lines of light across the sky
Starlink NZ’s existence as a company is notable because SpaceX does not need a registered NZ company to legally offer New Zealanders its internet service or build and lease antennas at Awarua
Starlink or any company could also ask Great South
to hold the necessary radio spectrum management licences on its behalf
Radio spectrum management records also show multiple current spectrum licenses held by Starlink NZ for satellite communications and confirms additional internet gateway locations used by the company at Wellsford and Cromwell
MBIE said that licenses are not necessary for use of alternative ‘open’ radio frequencies
But McNeill said that many companies prefer to hold the licenses themselves to have full control and be the party answerable to authorities
one possible reason for Starlink NZ’s existence
Given Starlink does not need to own land as it appears to be set to lease antennas on land at the Awaura site
the NZ company likely exists in order to own radio spectrum licences
We install antennas where you don’t get change from a million dollars
and we’ve got the continual work of updating
noting that the pandemic hadn’t dented interest in services and that some projects could create permanent jobs in the area
He also said that he was in negotiations for Awarua to support missions to Earth-Moon Lagrange point 1
a point in space where the earth and moon’s gravitational pulls cancel each other out
allowing spacecraft to stay in one spot to stably monitor the moon
“By the end of this year we’ll be doing over a million dollars’ worth of weightless exports
With other weightless export industries like gaming suffering due to lack of government funding
the ongoing success of the ground station without such funding is encouraging
“We’re doing OK without them to be honest,” he quipped
“We have relationships with various space agencies around the world since we’ve been working on Awarua since 2004
The space community’s pretty small so we know who to talk to.”
He’s evidently been talking to Starlink and said he has good relationships with Rocket Lab and San Francisco’s PlanetLabs
He believes satellite internet services are ultimately a good interim service
but that fibre networks are the long-term solution to NZ’s rural connectivity issues
He suggests Starlink is another of Musk’s many sideshows distracting us all from the tech entrepreneur’s main ambition
I don’t think he’s that interested in the internet,” McNeill said
but it seems as though Musk is poised to take advantage of NZ’s useful geography to support Starlink globally
as well as offer its internet service here
His colleagues might need to work on those trademarks
Employees are seen transporting material for booths at the exhibition hall of the Canton Fair
Chinese President Xi Jinping on Sunday reiterated China’s commitment to opening-up in a congratulatory letter to a high-level ..
By Doug Newhouse | Wednesday
The gategroup Holding AG has announced today that it is to acquire the Inflight Service Group for CHF130m ($126.5m) in a move it claims will establish it as the ‘leading Buy on Board’ company in the inflight business
The gategroup says the acquisition ties in well with its existing business and it expects it to boost annual sales revenue by plus CHF240m ($233.6m) and EBITDA by CHF13.4m ($13m)
The acquisition price of CHF130m ($126.5m) is estimated to represent 6.5 times the valuation to EBITDA post synergies and is expected to prove 12% accretive in terms of cash earnings per share (EPS) within year one (and 16% in year two)
The acquisition itself was assisted by funds from Triton and is described as ‘debt free’
IFS is Europe’s leading inflight duty free and travel retail concessionaire and operator
with a historic focus on the Nordic region which it serves from its Swedish base
IFS currently has 300 employees in five countries and supplies airlines
shipping companies (ferries and cruiselines) and airports in Poland
The warehouse and logistics centre in Tibro
central Sweden is the engine room at Inflight Service where products are ‘picked’ for all of its airline customers
Inflight Service is the most successful pre-order DF&TR airline supplier in the world
The company has long had a special market leading focus on Nordic charter airline passengers who often spend up to $80-$100 per head – taking advantage of tax free (and duty free) savings against domestic market pricing
IFS’ airline customers include Atlantic Airways
Its ferry and cruiseline partners include Birka Cruises
While the acquisition is agreed between the two companies
it still has to be approved by the Polish anti-trust authorities
with the final closure anticipated in February next year
gategroup Holding AG is basing its profit projections on achieving annual cost synergies of around CHF6m ($5.8m) between its existing operation and that of IFS in relation to cost of goods sold efficiencies and integration of the support functions over the next 18 months following the approval of the deal
One of Inflight Service’s most important accounts which was originally won by the two pioneer founders of the company way back in 1991 – Johan Bjarke and Johan Kullander
The gategroup says the acquisition will also make it the ‘leader’ in terms of number of customers and business intelligence with access to data on the purchasing preferences of more than 175m passengers worldwide and access to IFS’ on-board technology
The company said: “This will also mean the acceleration of gategroup’s POPS
an automated and full-featured Pre-Order and Pre-Selection technology that enables airlines to easily implement and deliver a modern onboard shopping experience to passengers driving efficiencies and revenue opportunities
as already today about 50% of the short-haul traffic in Europe derives from low cost carriers with no complimentary food service
gategroup says the transaction is expected to be 12% accretive in cash earnings per share (EPS) in year one
The acquisition will be fully financed through drawing under gategroup’s existing facilities.”
gategroup CEO (and former Dufry board member) said: “gategroup’s growth and the enhancement of our Buy on Board offering coupled with an on-track delivery of efficiency gains and cost savings are key pillars of our Gateway 2020 strategy
Another shot of ‘product pickers’ at work in the Tibro logistics centre
“We are very pleased to have found a service provider in IFS that shares our focus on innovation and efficiency
with the flexibility to quickly adapt within the ever-changing world of the airline industry and with a common goal to provide the best possible offering to customers
represents much more than an accretive acquisition: It is a clear step forward in creating the largest Buy on Board operator in the industry
as well as to accelerate ancillary business generation for the airlines whilst significantly enhancing passenger satisfaction
“We look forward to welcoming the IFS employees to our gategroup community and to jointly continuing to develop and deploy advancements in this important retail space
to modernize the passenger experience and to create incremental value to our shareholders.”
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Inflight Service’s HQ in Tibro, Sweden.
The gategroup Holding AG has announced today that it is to acquire the Inflight Service Group for CHF130m ($126.5m) in a move it claims will establish it as the ‘leading Buy on Board’ company in the inflight business.
The gategroup says the acquisition ties in well with its existing business and it expects it to boost annual sales revenue by plus CHF240m ($233.6m) and EBITDA by CHF13.4m ($13m).
The acquisition price of CHF130m ($126.5m) is estimated to represent 6.5 times the valuation to EBITDA post synergies and is expected to prove 12% accretive in terms of cash earnings per share (EPS) within year one (and 16% in year two). The acquisition itself was assisted by funds from Triton and is described as ‘debt free’.
As has been well documented many times, IFS is Europe’s leading inflight duty free and travel retail concessionaire and operator, with a historic focus on the Nordic region which it serves from its Swedish base. IFS currently has 300 employees in five countries and supplies airlines, shipping companies (ferries and cruiselines) and airports in Poland, Sweden and Estonia.
The warehouse and logistics centre in Tibro, central Sweden is the engine room at Inflight Service where products are ‘picked’ for all of its airline customers. Inflight Service is the most successful pre-order DF&TR airline supplier in the world. The company has long had a special market leading focus on Nordic charter airline passengers who often spend up to $80-$100 per head – taking advantage of tax free (and duty free) savings against domestic market pricing.
IFS’ airline customers include Atlantic Airways, DAT, jt, Malmö Aviation, Norwegian, Novair, Primera Air, SAS, Jetairfly, TUIfly, Arke and others. Its ferry and cruiseline partners include Birka Cruises, DFS Seaways, Eckerö Line, Eckerö Linjen, fjordline; Landalini and Unity Line.
While the acquisition is agreed between the two companies, it still has to be approved by the Polish anti-trust authorities, with the final closure anticipated in February next year.
gategroup Holding AG is basing its profit projections on achieving annual cost synergies of around CHF6m ($5.8m) between its existing operation and that of IFS in relation to cost of goods sold efficiencies and integration of the support functions over the next 18 months following the approval of the deal.
One of Inflight Service’s most important accounts which was originally won by the two pioneer founders of the company way back in 1991 – Johan Bjarke and Johan Kullander.
The gategroup says the acquisition will also make it the ‘leader’ in terms of number of customers and business intelligence with access to data on the purchasing preferences of more than 175m passengers worldwide and access to IFS’ on-board technology.
The company said: “This will also mean the acceleration of gategroup’s POPS, an automated and full-featured Pre-Order and Pre-Selection technology that enables airlines to easily implement and deliver a modern onboard shopping experience to passengers driving efficiencies and revenue opportunities.
“Buy on Board is a key segment, as already today about 50% of the short-haul traffic in Europe derives from low cost carriers with no complimentary food service. gategroup says the transaction is expected to be 12% accretive in cash earnings per share (EPS) in year one, including run-rate synergies. The acquisition will be fully financed through drawing under gategroup’s existing facilities.”
Commenting on the development, Xavier Rossinyol, gategroup CEO (and former Dufry board member) said: “gategroup’s growth and the enhancement of our Buy on Board offering coupled with an on-track delivery of efficiency gains and cost savings are key pillars of our Gateway 2020 strategy.
Another shot of ‘product pickers’ at work in the Tibro logistics centre.
“We are very pleased to have found a service provider in IFS that shares our focus on innovation and efficiency, with the flexibility to quickly adapt within the ever-changing world of the airline industry and with a common goal to provide the best possible offering to customers.
“This transaction, therefore, represents much more than an accretive acquisition: It is a clear step forward in creating the largest Buy on Board operator in the industry, leading commercial innovation, knowledge of customers and technology, as well as to accelerate ancillary business generation for the airlines whilst significantly enhancing passenger satisfaction.
“We look forward to welcoming the IFS employees to our gategroup community and to jointly continuing to develop and deploy advancements in this important retail space, to modernize the passenger experience and to create incremental value to our shareholders.”
ABC Newssatellite "trains" famously being spotted by stargazers
But the company has been edging closer to a local commercial service over the past year
a company called TIBRO Australia was granted a carrier license
allowing it to operate as a telecommunications provider in Australia
TIBRO — which spells "orbit" backwards — changed its name to Starlink Australia
Then Starlink Australia secured radiocommunications licenses allowing it to send wireless signals
Those licenses detail where exactly Starlink's Australian land-based facilities are: Wagin in Western Australia
and Broken Hill and Boorowa in New South Wales
and discovered a high fence near the highway
What appears to be the Starlink receiving station in Boorowa
The fence is located close to the new CSIRO research facility connected to AARNet's high speed internet link
These domes match similar structures in photos taken by international Starlink observers
A Reddit user last year posted this image purporting to be domes at a Starlink ground station
People like Mr Kelland are prepared to pay for a service that is
little more than marketing because of what it promises
Starlink has launched thousands of satellites into low-earth orbit
That's more than 60 times closer than the distance of the NBN's satellites
It means data has a shorter distance to travel
so online services like cloud collaboration and video conferencing should in theory feel less laggy
Tweaks by NBN Co have made their satellites more reliable than ever
and thousands of Australians now swear by the service
founder of wireless internet provider Wi-Sky
latency has always been a problem with satellite internet
"A lot of people have had bad experiences on satellite
that's a reason why we got into doing this in the first place," he said
Jock Graham runs the wireless internet company Wi-Sky in regional New South Wales
He predicts NBN satellite users may be tempted to switch
"You'll probably see a lot of movement or shift from the NBN side of things to something like this
but it's got to be able to do what it says
"I mean if I didn't live near any areas where I could get fibre services or fixed wireless
yeah I'd be pretty keen to hear about this product
But NBN Co chief executive Stephen Rue isn't worried about losing customers
"The fact that there may be low orbit satellite capability provided to Australians
particularly in regional Australia," he told the ABC
Reports emerged this week that Starlink claims more than 10,000 customers around the world
109,000 Australian homes are currently connected to NBN satellite
More than 300,000 more are in NBN's satellite footprint but are yet to connect
Do you live near one of Starlink's four Australian facilities? Can you snap a photo better than ours? If you do, email it to jack.snape@abc.net.au and we'll look to use it in our next Starlink story.
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Anders Englund will continue to work with OFFECCT’s strategic design work
now within the framework of the Flokk Design Council
Anders Englund founded the Offecct design company in 1990 together with Kurt Tingdal
Offecct has grown into one of Sweden’s largest manufacturers of furniture for public spaces
with a passion for developing design that brings people together
Offecct has enjoyed more than its share of international success stories and is a global brand today
an international Norway-based corporation with a focus on office design and décor
With a strong focus on strengthening Offecct on the global market
Anders Englund has taken on a new role with the strategic design work in the Flokk Design Council
“After 29 years working to build up and expand Offecct
encompasses working with strategic issues related to the further development of products in Flokk’s Soft-Seating category,” says Anders Englund
Flokk Design Council is a strategy and development group that manages all the different brands that make up Flokk’s offering
The council’s main focus is on the development of complementary products and securing the identity and future of the respective brands
The council is headed by Christian Lodgaard
Senior Vice President for Products & Brands
“My mission is to maintain a firm focus on Offecct’s future
but in a new forum and together with the combined expertise of the Flokk Design Council,” concludes Englund
who has worked with Offecct for many years
will also continue to work with the brand’s design development
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About FlokkFlokk is the market leader in the design
development and production of workplace furniture in Europe
We are the proud owner of product brands HÅG
About 2 500 employees work together to realize the vision of our company: Inspire great work
We have production units in Røros (Norway); in Zwolle (the Netherlands); in Koblenz (Switzerland) and in Tibro and Nässjö (Sweden)
Flokk products are sold in more than 50 countries
In 2018 the total turnover is close to NOK 3 billion
About OffecctOffecct AB is a entrepreneur- led company with its headquarters and production in Tibro
The company was founded in 1990 by Kurt Tingdal and Anders Englund
They are both still actively involved in the company
The group has 75 employees and sales of SEK 180 million
The business is run in own premises which have a total area of around 20 000 m2
Offecct is since 2017 a part of the Flokk - the market leader in the design
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Offecct offers a wide range of sound absorbing wall panels
The versatile collection Soundwave® not only provides a good acoustic environment
The Jasmine acoustic panel is the result of the first collaboration between Italy-based product designer Layla Mehdi Pour and Offecct
I was inspired by natural elements that may seem irregular in their macro form
but in the details have a wonderful precision and regular structure
I started foremost from flowers and developed them into a concrete product with a playful character"
sustainable sound environments in public spaces are becoming increasingly important
natural environment can be seen as a response to the growing need to reduce noise and restore calm in
"I strived to capture nature´s poetic rhythm and mix it with more geometric
triangular shapes that can be combined in different ways and create new expressions and compositions," says Layla Mehdi Pour
Layla Mehdi Pour is an Italy based product designer of Iranian origin
She graduated from IUAV in Venice and the Tehran university of Art with a degree in Industrial Design
she pursued her postgraduate degree in Eco-efficient Product Design at Politecnico of Turin
Her creative work focuses on reinventing everyday objects by transforming them into innovative
Layla Mehdi Pour has exhibited at Milan Design Week
London Design Festival and Stockholm Furniture and Light Fair
Offecct AB headquarters and production in Tibro
Offecct is since 2017 a part of the Flokk - the market leader in the design
Nu lanserar Offecct ytterligare ett nytt uttryck i kollektionen Soundwave®
Den nya akustikpanelen Jasmine är designad av Offeccts nya formgivare Layla Mehdi Pour och är inspirerad av naturens växelspel mellan ordning och slump
Panelen är formad som en triangel och kan kombineras till olika lekfulla lösningar
Those have been the objectives for a long research and development project by one of Japan’s most accomplished young designers
is a chair with the potential to bring about radical change in the way we make furniture
Pushing the boundaries of furniture making has always required a clever use of available materials and technology
That is what resulted in experiments with bent wood and steel pipes that in time became iconic furniture
the process leading to innovation began with a yearning to push the industry forward through research of unconventional materials – and by using our hands
“Many of my ideas are born when I make prototypes and I believe that you can only find new values in design by doing so and using your hands
I found myself arriving at a new structure which became the starting point for Jin”
The unique structure of Jin was ideally realized by using flax fiber
can make furniture both extremely light weight and high performing
The body of Jin is defined by shaping thin layers of flax fibers on top of each other
forming a strong shell around a core of air
making the surface the actual structure of the chair
“This chair is what Offecct Lab and our Lifecircle philosophy is all about: engineers and designers working closely together to explore new and sustainable horizons of the furniture industry”
says Anders Englund design manager of Offecct
About Jin KuramotoJin Kuramoto graduated from Kanazawa College of Art in 1999 and founded his own design studio in Tokyo in 2008
clear and innovative design philosophy to products in the furniture
The studio’s clients include brands such as Arflex Japan
Offecct AB is a Swedish entrepreneur-led company with its headquarters and production in Tibro
The company was founded in 1990 by Kurt Tingdal (CEO) and Anders Englund (Design Manager)
The Group has 80 employees and had sales of SEK 150 million
Half of sales comprise exports to more than 50 countries
Our business is run in our own premises which have a total area of around 20,000 m2
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raised enormous attention when the prototype developed within Offecct Lab was first displayed at Salone Del Mobile i Milano 2017
During Stockholm Furniture Fair 2018 Jin is presented as a novelty in the Offecct collection and it has been awarded ”Best product” in Editors Choice Award 2018
Offecct has won an award in the Red Dot Award: Product Design 2019
Jin by Jin Kuramoto received the Red Dot: Best of the Best
It is granted for ground-breaking design and goes to the best products in a category
The concept for Neri & Hu’s Hanger is to create a new kind of furniture for people who like to hang their garments and accessories out in the open in a room
rather than concealed in a closet or wardrobe
It is a sign of respect for the garments
but also motivated by hygienic reasons — to air the garments out after a day’s wear in
“We are always interested in seemingly mundane and anonymous everyday objects,” says Lyndon Neri of Neri & Hu
“This hanger represents an object that is neglected and ignored in domestic and office environments — not glorified at all but in fact among the most important
It doesn’t crave attention but adorns grace
beauty and usefulness to the household.”
“It’s actually a very exclusive hanger that becomes almost like a sculpture in the room — adding another value but also fulfilling a clear function in a workplace
a hotel room or a domestic environment,” says Anders Englund
Our Lifecircle philosophy is reflected in the hanger’s base, made of recycled stone or concrete
with a frame of metal. “We very much respect the Offecct brand values
which stand for simplicity and a strong sense for the contemporary communal meeting place—and not least for progressive Lifecircle ideas,” says Lyndon Neri
“We think that the Hanger stands for all these values.”
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Following up on our latest story on newly started construction projects
we are also delving into an investigation of the latest group of projects to reach completion
With construction work on the following developments all wrapped up
and they are set to become integral parts of the communities they serve
Here are ten projects completed recently across the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (GTHA):
Casino Woodbine
the development is set to boost the entertainment options in the area and become a popular destination
An aerial view of the Woodbine Casino and Racetrack
image by UrbanToronto Forum contributor A Torontonian Now
The Humber
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Towne Apartments Podium Renovation
BDP Quadrangle's redesign brings a modern glass aesthetic to the podium at Azuria Group's The Towne Apartments
The renovated space houses a mix of market-rate rentals
The upgraded podium for the Towne Apartments
The Delta Lofts
Hamilton's Delta neighbourhood welcomes the Delta Lofts, previously known as Main Street Lofts. This 7-storey rental building was developed by Tibro Properties and designed by Lintack Architects
The building adds 75 new rental units to the area
providing residents with modern and affordable housing
Looking south to the completed Delta Lofts
image by UrbanToronto Forum contributor Branden Simon
Civic 66
ABA Architects Inc and developer Killam REIT have completed an 11-storey rental building at the heart of Downtown Kitchener at 66 Weber Street East
the building contributes 172 new rental units to the neighbourhood
The completed Civic 66 at Weber Street and Scott Street
image by UrbanToronto Forum contributor emphurent
The Rosedale on Bloor
The newly completed 55-storey tower offers both condos and hotel rooms, along with retail spaces. This Gupta Group development designed by SKYGRiD has introduced 508 residential units and a 188-room Canopy by Hilton hotel to the stretch of Bloor between Sherbourne Street and Mount Pleasant Road
image by UT Forum contributor Northern Light
345 Danforth Road
Danforth Road now boasts a new 6-storey self-storage facility, developed by StorageMart. The Turner Fleischer Architects-designed building enhances the commercial offerings along Danforth Road
340 Wallace
Arcadia Custom Homes has completed the development of a 3-storey condo in the Junction Triangle, adding four new residential units to the community. Contempostudio designed this addition to the neighbourhood
Looking northwest to the completed 340 Wallace
456 Armadale
Runnymede welcomes the addition of a 3-storey residential building designed by Bernard Watt Architect
aims to bring a splash of modern style to this established west-end neighbourhood
357 King West
Finally, adding to the vibrant life of Toronto's Waterfront Communities is this 42-storey mixed-use condominium building developed by Great Gulf and designed by BDP Quadrangle
is looking to add greater density to an already bustling neighbourhood
image by UrbanToronto Forum contributor Red Mars
That's all for the latest construction completions from across the GTA this month. To learn more about any of the projects from today's story
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Over a dozen of the newly built stacked townhome rental units in east Hamilton near Gage Park will be ready for residents by Nov
The Lawson Towns’ upscale
two- and three-bedroom unfurnished units are located at 276 Dunsmure Rd
on the historical site of the Lawson Lumber Yard
Lawson Lumber was a family owned business that opened in 1910
The townhomes are a short walk away from Gage Park
and the shops and restaurants of Ottawa Street
It’s also close to the Main street bus line and future LRT route
The project has 64 total rental units with upscale
“efficient and effective layouts,” optional parking spots and “free” unlimited
according to the Toronto developer Tibro Properties. It plans to have a few electric-car charging parking spots by early next year
Construction of the project began in October 2022
The first block of townhomes with about 18 units will be ready for residents on Nov
The block has 10 lower suites (basements and main floors) and 10 upper units (the second and third floors)
The developer hopes to have a block of units ready every 30 days
It plans to fully finish all suites by January or February of next year
“One of the reasons why we’re building rentals is we believe a lot of current rental stock is old
Something as simple as air conditioning is not available for a lot of old rental units,” said Sarit Chandaria
in a phone interview with hamilton.insauga.com today (Oct
which describes itself as a lifestyle company that builds and provides rental living units
is not building affordable housing because it’s not feasible right now
but his company hopes to increase the rental stock.
That’s not the intent of the project
We would be comparable to other newer townhouses in Hamilton
We’re definitely building a higher end project — it’s a nicer product,” he said
“I wish we could (build affordable housing)
it’s not feasible and it’s a difficult environment right now with high interest rates
Our interest rates are high just like homebuyers
we have the same issues as somebody getting a mortgage.”
One of the developer’s goals is to level up the rental stock
Units have open-concept kitchens with hard-surface countertops
and specially designed acoustic dampening features to minimize sound between units.
“We’re trying to raise the standard of what it means to rent in Hamilton and bring it up to today’s quality of new builds,” he explained
“We do believe in supporting the increase of the rental supply in Hamilton
We think it’s a stable market (and) there’s a big demand for housing in Hamilton
Hamilton is a beautiful city that has a lot to offer
There’s a lot of proof of people moving to Hamilton from other municipalities because it’s a nice place to live
So demand is increasing so we’re trying to help keep supply up to date as best we can.”
For two-bedrooms that are 1,060 square feet
rent goes from $2,695 to about $2,800.
Parking (optional) costs $100 per month for both types of units
Chandaria said units that are pricier have “very large backyards” or they’re located on the upper levels
which have better natural light and views.
Units either have their own backyard or an upper porch that’s “quite large,” allowing people to have BBQs
Those who join the early bird mailing list qualify for free Wi-Fi upon signing a lease
Tibro Properties advertises the Lawson Towns as a rental building that it professionally manages in-house.
“We are owners and operators that strive to be a part of the community and provide safe and comfortable living spaces for Hamiltonians to call “home,” Tibro wrote on its website.
One of its selling points is having no third party manager
which it says means residents won’t worry about “being left in the dark with maintenance or administrative concerns.”
Unlike its other new rental building The Delta Lofts, the Lawson Towns doesn’t have geo-thermal technology to heat and cool the units but it uses “some sustainable materials,” Chandaria said
The Toronto developer Tibro describes itself as a lifestyle company that builds and provides rental living suites.
“With a long-term hold strategy and a goal for stable cash flows
We strive to have tenants for life,” it wrote on its website
The company said its mission is to address the national rental housing shortage by filling the “long term demand for new
high quality and well-priced rental housing stock.”
With much of Hamilton rental stock built in the 1960s and 1970s and the influx of immigrants to Canada
Tibro said it aims to offer “the quality of living” renters demand
The current rental apartments lack “modern finishes
measures for sustainability and are not designed for the future,” it said
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Hamilton’s decades-old rental stock just got a refresh as a new 75-unit rental building has opened its doors in the city’s historic Delta district
a private rooftop terrace and a deal for unlimited internet
said its Toronto developer Tibro Properties
Tibro Properties is renting out unfurnished suites in the 50,645 square-foot building at Ottawa and Main streets. The Delta Lofts is near Gage Park
The south-facing studios and two-bedrooms with views of the Hamilton escarpment are already fully occupied
The company didn’t provide the rental costs for the two types of suites that have no vacancies
The one-bedroom suites have multiple layout options starting at $1,890
such as geo-thermal heating and cooling in every suite
high-end finishes and stainless steel appliances for all the suites
Tibro Properties says it has multiple layouts for one-bedroom suites available at The Delta Lofts in Hamilton
The Delta Lofts offers private rooftop eating and lounging space
gas barbeques and panoramic views of the Hamilton escarpment
Each room has in-suite washing and drying appliances
A “monitored” indoor bicycle storage and small car parking are available to all residents
It has ground-level shops in the building.
Tibro said it offers savings with a fixed $100 monthly cost for unlimited internet
heating and air conditioning for all suites
The Toronto developer Tibro describes itself as a lifestyle company that builds and provides rental suites.
The company said its mission is to address the national rental housing shortage by filling the “long term demand for new
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