Honda and Acura Brands, American Honda, Set Multiple Sales Records in March

April 2, 2021

TORRANCE, Calif., April 1, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ —

	American Honda			Acura			Honda
	Total	Cars	Trucks	Total	Cars	Trucks	Total	Cars	Trucks
Q1	347,091	122,853	224,238	37,888	9,288	28,600	309,203	113,565	195,638
	+16.2%	-6.8%	+34.3%	+32.8%	+10.1%	+42.3%	+14.4%	-8%	+33.2%
	Total	Cars	Trucks	Total	Cars	Trucks	Total	Cars	Trucks
March	148,538	53,366	95,172	17,831	4,343	13,488	130,707	49,023	81,684
	+92.5%	+43.6%	+138.1%	+153.4%	+95.5%	+180.1%	+86.4%	+40.3%	+132.3%

“One year after the global pandemic began to take its toll on the auto industry, it’s great to return to form with such strong March sales for both the Honda and Acura brands,” said Dave Gardner, executive vice president of National Operations at American Honda. “With all-time record sales for our all-new Acura MDX flagship and record March performance for the Honda HR-V, CR-V, Passport and Ridgeline, our light truck lineups are leading the way. In the near term, parts supply may challenge production pace but existing vehicle stocks can meet current demand.”

Honda	BRAND REPORT
Sales Highlights		Notes
Honda light truck sales accelerated dramatically in March, with a 132% increase as recovery from the pandemic took off. Results include multiple March records for individual models and overall truck sales. Honda cars also posted a robust 40% gain, while electrified vehicles set a new monthly mark. Honda truck sales set a new March record, jumping 132.3% on sales of 81,684 units. Sales of the redesigned Ridgeline reached 6,081 units, setting a new March record with its best result since 2005. HR-V sales set an all-time monthly best, with 11,625 deliveries In March, up 202.5%. Passport also claimed its best-ever month, climbing 161.7 percent on sales of 4,914 vehicles. CR-V set a new March record, gaining 123.3% on sales of 37,711. Sales of Honda electrified vehicles topped 10,000 for the first time in any month, led by the CR-V Hybrid with sales of 5,900 units. Accord and Civic gained strongly in March, with Accord hitting nearly 20,000 sales (up 44.6%), and Civic topping 24,000 (up 34.2%).		Honda was first among full-line automakers with the highest fleet average fuel economy and lowest CO2 emissions in the EPA 2020 Automotive Trends Report. Six 2021 Honda models have earned IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK ratings or better, with Accord, Insight and Odyssey achieving TOP SAFETY PICK+.
Acura	BRAND REPORT
Sales Highlights		Notes
Acura posted its best March sales since 2005, led by the all-new brand flagship, the 2022 MDX which claimed its best month in history while driving Acura SUVs to their best month ever. Sales of Acura performance sedans jumped 95.5% in March, led by the all-new TLX. Extending its lead as the best-selling 3-row luxury SUV of all time, MDX set a new monthly sales record of 8,782. MDX and RDX combined for best-ever month of SUVs sales with 13,488 units delivered. Sales of the all-new TLX jumped 109.4% in March, as the long-awaited TLX Type S performance variant prepares to hit the market this spring.		Type S performance is set to return to the Acura lineup with the 2021 TLX Type S, debuting an all-new Turbo V6. Acura’s all-new flagship, the 2022 MDX, is poised to follow TLX and RDX in earning the highest possible rating from IIHS: TOP SAFETY PICK+.

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Mexico, Direct Relief Deliver 650,000 Polio Vaccine Doses to Nicaragua

April 2, 2021

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BIRMEX packing polio vaccine in cold-shipping boxes for transport by Direct Relief to Nicaragua.

MEXICO CITY, April 1, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Direct Relief, working with the Mexican Ministry of Foreign Affairs, BIRMEX, and the Nicaragua Ministry of Health (MINSA), transported this week 650,000 doses of the polio vaccine to Nicaragua to bolster the nation’s child vaccination efforts.

The supplies were delivered via a Direct Relief-chartered AeroMexico flight from Mexico City to Managua on Wednesday.

Like most vaccines, the polio vaccine is a cold-chain medication; it must be kept refrigerated between 2 and 8 degrees Celsius, delivered in special containers, with the temperature throughout transit and final delivery.

Earlier this month, Direct Relief, a registered civil association in Mexico with tax-deductible status, worked with the Government of Mexico to transport 95,000 doses of bivalent oral polio vaccine to Ecuador.

Pharmaceutical distributors—and Direct Relief—are among the only organizations with cold-chain vaccine shipment capability.

Direct Relief has extensive experience working with the world’s largest medical manufacturers to distribute cold-chain prescription medications connected with humanitarian and emergency-response efforts.

In 2020, Direct Relief completed nearly two thousand cold-chain deliveries of such products, managing end-to-end distribution to health facilities across the United States, Mexico, and more than 50 other countries.

The deliveries contained 21.6 million doses of temperature-sensitive medications, including insulin, cancer drugs, hemophilia treatments, vaccines, and biologic therapies for patients with rare genetic diseases.

About Direct Relief

A humanitarian organization committed to improving the health and lives of people affected by poverty or emergencies, Direct Relief delivers lifesaving medical resources throughout the world to communities in need—without regard to politics, religion, or ability to pay. For more information, please visit https://www.DirectRelief.org

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Toyota Motor North America Reports March 2021 U.S. Sales

April 1, 2021

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Continued leadership of alternative powered vehicles (APVs), including hybrids, electrified and fuel cell

— March total APV sales up nearly three-fold, represent nearly 24 percent of total sales volume

— All-time best-ever quarter sales for APVs

— Best-ever March sales for Toyota Motor North America, Toyota and Lexus Divisions

— Starting in April, TMNA will introduce 25 new, refreshed or special edition vehicles over a 16-month period; two will be battery electric vehicles, one will be a plug-in electric vehicle and nearly half will be sedans

— With the addition of the Lexus LS Hybrid on sale later this spring, TMNA offers 17 hybrids, electrified and fuel cell vehicles in its lineup

PLANO, Texas, April 1, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Toyota Motor North America (TMNA) today reported March 2021 U.S. sales of 253,783 vehicles, an increase of 87 percent on a volume basis and up 79.8 percent on a daily selling rate (DSR) basis compared to March 2020.

For the first quarter, TMNA reported U.S. sales of 603,066 vehicles, a 21.6 percent increase on a volume basis and 24.9 percent increase on a DSR basis.

Toyota division posted March sales of 220,597 vehicles, up 83.6 percent on a volume basis and up 76.5 percent on a DSR basis. For the quarter, Toyota reported sales of 528,813 vehicles, up 20.3 percent on a volume basis and up 23.6 percent on a DSR basis.

Lexus division posted March sales of 33,186 vehicles, up 112.9 percent on a volume basis and up 104.7 percent on a DSR basis. For the quarter, Lexus reported sales of 74,253 vehicles, up 31.8 percent on a volume basis and up 35.3 percent on a DSR basis.

March and First Quarter 2021 highlights (volume basis)

TMNA:

Number one manufacturer of APV sales – hybrids, electrified, fuel cell for the month and quarter
APV sales mix represented nearly 24 percent of TMNA’s total March volume; APV sales mix represented nearly 23 percent of total quarterly volume
March APV sales totaled 60,133 vehicles, an increase of 290.7 percent
First quarter APV sales totaled 138,326 vehicles, an increase of 152 percent
Starting in April, TMNA will introduce 25 new, refreshed or special edition vehicles over a 16-month period; two will be battery electric vehicles, one will be a plug-in electric vehicle and nearly half will be sedans
With the addition of the Lexus LS Hybrid on sale later this spring, TMNA offers 17 hybrids, electrified and fuel cell vehicles in its lineup
Total passenger car sales up 60.1 percent for the month; up 6.4 percent for the quarter
Total truck/SUV sales up 103.4 percent for the month; up 30.4 percent for the quarter
SmartPath and Monogram online sales tools continue to gain momentum and satisfy customers

Toyota Division:

Division’s APV sales more than tripled in March, up 322.8 percent; up 152 percent for the quarter
APV sales led by RAV4, Sienna, Highlander and Venza
Prius sales up 140.7 percent in March; up 22.4 percent for the quarter
Mirai best-ever month and quarter
Tacoma sales up 69.6 percent in March; up 23.9 percent for the quarter
Best-ever March sales: total APVs, total light trucks, Corolla Hybrid, Mirai, Prius Prime, 4Runner, Tacoma, RAV4, RAV4 Hybrid, Venza, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid

Lexus Division:

Division’s second best-ever first quarter sales
Best-ever March sales for Lexus Division
Division’s hybrid sales up 125.9 percent in March; up 43.1 percent for the quarter
Hybrid sales led by RX, UX and NX
IS sales up 175.4 percent in March; up 122.3 percent for the quarter
Passenger car sales up 89.1 percent in March; up 31.0 percent for the quarter
LUV sales up 122.1 in March; up 31.2 percent for the quarter
Best-ever March sales: total vehicles, total hybrids, total LUVs, total LC, total NX and NX Hybrid, total RX, RXg, RX L and RX Hybrid L and GX

About Toyota
Toyota (NYSE:TM) has been a part of the cultural fabric in the U.S. for more than 60 years, and is committed to advancing sustainable, next-generation mobility through our Toyota and Lexus brands, plus our nearly 1,500 dealerships.

Toyota has created a tremendous value chain and directly employs more than 36,000 in the U.S. The company has contributed world-class design, engineering, and assembly of more than 30 million cars and trucks at our 9 manufacturing plants, 10 including our joint venture in Alabama that begins production in 2021.

To help inspire the next generation for a career in STEM-based fields, including mobility, Toyota launched its virtual education hub at www.TourToyota.com with an immersive experience and chance to visit many of our U.S. manufacturing facilities. The hub also includes a series of free STEM-based lessons and curriculum through Toyota USA Foundation partners, virtual field trips and more. For more information about Toyota, visit www.toyotanewsroom.com.

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TOYOTA U.S. SALES SUMMARY
March 2021
	— CURRENT MONTH —				— CALENDAR YEAR TO DATE —

	2021	2020	DSR %	VOL %	2021	2020	DSR %	VOL %
TOTAL TMNA	253,783	135,730	79.8	87.0	603,066	495,747	24.9	21.6
TOTAL TOYOTA DIV.	220,597	120,145	76.5	83.6	528,813	439,402	23.6	20.3
TOTAL LEXUS DIV.	33,186	15,585	104.7	112.9	74,253	56,345	35.3	31.8
YARIS	45	591	-92.7	-92.4	131	2,416	-94.4	-94.6
COROLLA	30,908	19,147	55.2	61.4	72,520	69,214	7.6	4.8
SUPRA	828	273	191.6	203.3	1,725	1,013	74.9	70.3
86 (INCL FR-S)	333	202	58.5	64.9	764	704	11.5	8.5
MIRAI	715	31	2118.0	2207.0	869	147	507.1	491.2
AVALON	2,125	1,020	100.3	108.3	5,136	4,080	29.3	25.9
PRIUS	6,889	2,862	131.4	140.7	14,050	11,483	25.7	22.4
CAMRY	32,541	23,119	35.3	40.8	78,151	77,188	4.0	1.2
TOTAL TOYOTA DIV. CAR	74,384	47,245	51.4	57.4	173,346	166,245	7.1	4.3
IS	2,514	913	164.8	175.4	6,028	2,712	128.3	122.3
RC	357	169	103.1	111.2	777	757	5.4	2.6
ES	4,664	2,854	57.1	63.4	10,192	9,247	13.2	10.2
GS	7	173	-96.1	-96.0	52	624	-91.4	-91.7
LS	403	162	139.2	148.8	1,137	801	45.8	41.9
LC	238	56	308.7	325.0	654	240	179.9	172.5
TOTAL LEXUS DIV. CAR	8,183	4,327	81.8	89.1	18,840	14,383	34.5	31.0
TOTAL TMNA CAR	82,567	51,572	53.9	60.1	192,186	180,628	9.3	6.4
C-HR	4,513	2,972	46.0	51.9	10,401	10,372	3.0	0.3
RAV4	47,078	24,875	82.0	89.3	114,255	97,631	20.2	17.0
VENZA	6,512	0	0	0	13,623	0	0	0
HIGHLANDER	27,993	10,707	151.4	161.4	63,831	47,890	36.9	33.3
4RUNNER	12,955	7,818	59.3	65.7	37,263	28,072	36.3	32.7
SEQUOIA	752	332	117.8	126.5	2,037	1,408	48.6	44.7
LAND CRUISER	640	173	255.7	269.9	1,896	614	217.1	208.8
TOTAL TOYOTA DIV. SUV	100,443	46,877	106.0	114.3	243,306	185,987	34.4	30.8
SIENNA	11,796	3,164	258.5	272.8	26,578	11,876	129.8	123.8
TACOMA	26,993	15,915	63.1	69.6	66,449	53,636	27.2	23.9
TUNDRA	6,981	6,944	-3.3	0.5	19,134	21,658	-9.3	-11.7
TOTAL TOYOTA DIV. PICKUP	33,974	22,859	42.9	48.6	85,583	75,294	16.7	13.7
TOTAL TOYOTA DIV. TRUCK	146,213	72,900	92.9	100.6	355,467	273,157	33.6	30.1
UX	1,826	984	78.4	85.6	3,993	3,838	6.9	4.0
NX	6,466	3,175	95.8	103.7	14,462	11,309	31.3	27.9
RX	12,950	5,534	125.0	134.0	27,941	20,847	37.7	34.0
GX	3,337	1,350	137.7	147.2	7,677	5,122	53.9	49.9
LX	424	215	89.6	97.2	1,340	846	62.7	58.4
TOTAL LEXUS DIV. TRUCK	25,003	11,258	113.5	122.1	55,413	41,962	35.6	32.1
TOTAL TMNA TRUCK	171,216	84,158	95.6	103.4	410,880	315,119	33.9	30.4
Selling Days	26	25			74	76
DSR = Daily Selling Rate


TOYOTA U.S. ALTERNATIVE POWERED SALES SUMMARY
March 2021
	— CURRENT MONTH —				— CALENDAR YEAR TO DATE —
	2021	2020	DSR %	VOL%	2021	2020	DSR %	VOL%
TOYOTA PRIUS HYBRID	3,279	1,942	62.4	68.8	7,051	7,270	-0.4	-3.0
TOYOTA PRIUS PRIME	3,610	920	277.3	292.4	6,999	4,213	70.6	66.1
TOYOTA COROLLA HYBRID	3,275	951	231.1	244.4	7,301	3,529	112.5	106.9
TOYOTA CAMRY HYBRID	4,171	1,506	166.3	177.0	10,264	5,874	79.5	74.7
TOYOTA AVALON HYBRID	909	348	151.2	161.2	2,088	1,256	70.7	66.2
TOYOTA MIRAI	715	31	2118.0	2207.0	869	147	507.1	491.2
TOYOTA SIENNA HYBRID	11,634	0	0	0	26,044	0	0	0
TOYOTA HIGHLANDER HYBRID	7,557	1,344	440.7	462.3	18,816	3,698	422.6	408.8
TOYOTA RAV4 HYBRID	11,692	5,840	92.5	100.2	29,471	23,736	27.5	24.2
TOYOTA RAV4 PRIME	1,114	0	0	0	2,792	0	0	0
TOYOTA VENZA HYBRID	6,512	0	0	0	13,623	0	0	0
LEXUS ES HYBRID	1,090	514	103.9	112.1	2,500	1,823	40.8	37.1
LEXUS GS HYBRID	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0
LEXUS UX HYBRID	1,323	620	105.2	113.4	2,898	2,101	41.7	37.9
LEXUS NX HYBRID	1,205	494	134.5	143.9	2,872	1,746	68.9	64.5
LEXUS RX HYBRID	2,046	873	125.4	134.4	4,730	3,381	43.7	39.9
LEXUS LS HYBRID	1	5	-80.8	-80.0	4	36	-88.6	-88.9
LEXUS LC HYBRID	0	2	-100	-100	3	4	-23.0	-25.0
TOTAL TMNA HYBRID	60,133	15,390	275.7	290.7	138,326	58,814	141.5	135.2
TOTAL TOYOTA HYBRID	54,468	12,882	306.6	322.8	125,318	49,723	158.8	152.0
TOTAL LEXUS HYBRID	5,665	2,508	117.2	125.9	13,008	9,091	47.0	43.1
Selling Days	26	25			74	76

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The Home Depot to Present at the J.P. Morgan 7th Annual Retail Round-Up Virtual Conference

April 1, 2021

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ATLANTA, April 1, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The Home Depot®, the world’s largest home improvement retailer, announced today that Richard McPhail, executive vice president and chief financial officer, will present at the J.P. Morgan 7th Annual Retail Round-Up Virtual Conference. The presentation will begin at 1:10 p.m. ET on April 15, 2021.

The presentation will be webcast live over the internet at http://ir.homedepot.com/events-and-presentations. A link will be displayed under “Events and Presentations.” The webcast will be archived and available at the same location after the conclusion of the live event.

The Home Depot is the world’s largest home improvement specialty retailer. The Company operates a total of 2,298 retail stores in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, 10 Canadian provinces and Mexico. In fiscal 2020, The Home Depot had sales of $132.1 billion and earnings of $12.9 billion. The Company employs approximately 500,000 associates. The Home Depot’s stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: HD) and is included in the Dow Jones industrial average and Standard & Poor’s 500 index.

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Mazda Reports March Sales Results

April 1, 2021

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Mazda North American Operations is headquartered in Irvine, Calif., and oversees the sales, marketing, parts and customer service support of Mazda vehicles in the United States and Mexico through nearly 700 dealers. Operations in Mexico are managed by Mazda Motor de Mexico in Mexico City. For more information on Mazda vehicles, including photography and B-roll, please visit the online Mazda media center at www.mazdausamedia.com. (PRNewsFoto/Mazda North American Operations) (PRNewsfoto/MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS)

IRVINE, Calif., April 1, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today reported total March sales of 31,991 vehicles, an increase of 104.2 percent compared to March 2020. Year-to-date sales totaled 83,258 vehicles; an increase of 23 percent compared to the same time last year. With 26 selling days in March, compared to 25 the year prior, the company posted an increase of 96.4 percent on a Daily Selling Rate (DSR) basis.

CPO sales totaled 7,834 vehicles in March, an increase of 74 percent compared to March 2020, and achieved an all-time record high.

Sales Highlights

Sales of the CX-30 achieved its best month ever with 5,960 vehicles sold.
Sales of the CX-5 achieved its best March ever with15,080 vehicles sold.
Sales of the CX-9 achieved its best month ever with 3,537 vehicles sold.
Sales of the MX-5 achieved its second-best March since 2008 with 1,371 vehicles sold.
CPO sales achieved an all-time record high with 7,834 vehicles sold.

Mazda Motor de Mexico (MMdM) reported March sales of 4,720 vehicles, an increase of 37.5 percent compared to March last year. Year-to-date sales decreased 1.5 percent, with 12,729 vehicles sold.

Mazda North American Operations is headquartered in Irvine, California, and oversees the sales, marketing, parts and customer service support of Mazda vehicles in the United States and Mexico through approximately 620 dealers. Operations in Mexico are managed by Mazda Motor de Mexico in Mexico City. For more information on Mazda vehicles, including photography and B-roll, please visit the online Mazda media center at InsideMazda.MazdaUSA.com/Newsroom.

Follow MNAO’s social media channels through Twitter and Instagram at @MazdaUSA and Facebook at Facebook.com/MazdaUSA.



	Month-To-Date				Year-To-Date

	March	March	YOY %	% MTD	March	March	YOY %	% MTD
	2021	2020	Change	DSR	2021	2020	Change	DSR

Mazda3	3,863	1,863	107.4%	99.4%	9,992	8,118	23.1%	26.4%
Mazda6	1,560	1,021	52.8%	46.9%	4,285	4,506	(4.9)%	(2.3)%
MX-5 Miata	1,371	497	175.9%	165.2%	2,743	1,700	61.4%	65.7%
CX-3	620	459	35.1%	29.9%	1,513	2,552	(40.7)%	(39.1)%
CX-30	5,960	2,242	165.8%	155.6%	14,589	8,364	74.4%	79.1%
CX-5	15,080	7,841	92.3%	84.9%	40,750	35,211	15.7%	18.9%
CX-9	3,537	1,741	103.2%	95.3%	9,386	7,219	30.0%	33.5%


CARS	6,794	3,381	100.9%	93.2%	17,020	14,324	18.8%	22.0%
TRUCKS	25,197	12,283	105.1%	97.2%	66,238	53,346	24.2%	27.5%

TOTAL	31,991	15,664	104.2%	96.4%	83,258	67,670	23.0%	26.4%


*Selling Days	26	25			74	76

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Steve Roudebush Promoted to Director of Design-Build Construction (EPC) at Total-Western, Inc.

April 1, 2021

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PARAMOUNT, Calif., April 1, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Total-Western, subsidiary to Total-American, Inc., has promoted Steve Roudebush to Director of Design-Build Construction (EPC).

Mr. Roudebush will have responsibility over the entire Design-Build Construction (EPC) organization, including Operations. This will allow the company to further its commitment on delivering full life cycle solutions as a turn-key Design-Build-Operations-Maintenance partner for its clients in the Industrial space.

“There are two things that give me satisfaction and purpose in my role,” said Mr. Roudebush. “The first is learning and teaching on the job; I am now in a position to hire skilled individuals and develop a highly functional team for our Operations group. Second is bringing value to clients; not all clients have a wealth of experience delivering on capital projects, so I enjoy helping customers understand how to optimize their investment in building a business enterprise.”

Total-Western has had a long, rich history dating back to its creation in 1972. Through various acquisitions and organic growth in local markets, the company has continued to grow its footprint across the Western U.S. Now, Total-Western is a larger, more capable, and more complex enterprise than ever that demands growth in its leadership capacity and strength to continue to thrive.

“Steve brings with him a plethora of experience in the Industrial Design-Build space, delivering on projects from a few million dollars to $300 million plus, that has earned him a strong reputation in the industry,” said Payman Farrokhyar, President of Total-Western. “We couldn’t have asked for a better leader in this role.”

Steve has worked as an engineer and project manager for more than 40 years at various companies, including ARCO, Ciba Geigy, Jacobs Engineering, Tesoro and Marathon. In his previous roles, he oversaw multiple refinery, bio-pharmaceutical, power, and semi-conductor projects, and led EPC teams through all phases of project execution. He has led teams of more than 200 people on projects of various sizes, from small to mid-size to large projects over $100 million.

Mr. Roudebush earned his bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo and his MBA in Business Administration from Pepperdine University.

About Total-Western, Inc. (www.total-western.com)
Total-Western provides comprehensive design-assist, construction, maintenance, operations, fabrication, and specialty services to customer assets throughout the Western and Mid-Western United States. The company was founded in 1972 and has six regional locations throughout California, Nevada, and Washington. On every job, Total-Western implements their PASS program to ensure that every task is performed with safety, quality, cost effectiveness and personal accountability in mind.

About Total-American
Total-American Investment Company was formed in 2015 and is the parent corporation to Total-Western, Inc. and California Spectra Instrumentation, Inc. (Spectra). The company’s subsidiaries provide multi-disciplined industrial maintenance and construction contracting services in the petrochemical, energy, renewable fuels, manufacturing, and other heavy industries.

Total-American is a privately held corporation headquartered in Paramount, Calif. and part of the Bragg family of companies, which include Bragg Crane Service, Bragg Crane & Rigging, Heavy Transport, Coastline Equipment, APS and JBA.

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Makita Takes Cordless Beyond Limits With Launch Of XGT® System

April 1, 2021

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New XGT^® System, the future of cordless, launches with over 50 cordless equipment and tools to handle the most demanding applications

LA MIRADA, Calif., April 1, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Makita U.S.A., Inc. is expanding its leadership in cordless innovation with the launch of the 40V max and 80V max XGT^® System, a new standalone cordless system of equipment and tools. The XGT System delivers over fifty higher-powered cordless product solutions to applications dominated by cords, gas, and air.

The new XGT System is engineered to outpower, outsmart, and outlast the rest, and take the job site completely cordless. The XGT System will offer two power ranges: 40V max and 80V max products achieved by pairing two 40V max XGT Batteries together. By staying within the user-preferred 18V battery form factor, yet expanding the technical capabilities, an XGT Battery can power everything from equipment to a handheld drill.

Cordless Experts

Since 2005, the category-leading 18V LXT^® System has made significant strides in moving a job site cordless. Makita’s purpose-built brushless motors, battery technology, and enhanced communications work together to deliver unmatched power, speed, and run time. The LXT System currently offers over 275 products, with many more LXT Products coming soon. This experience and engineering knowledge set the LXT System apart within the industry and led to the development of the high-powered XGT System.

Cordless Performance Beyond Limits

“For the highest-demand applications and a truly cordless job site, Makita has taken cordless performance beyond limits with the creation of XGT,” explains Mario Lopez, director of product management, Makita U.S.A. “We’re providing more power without forcing users to buy big, heavy, slow-charging batteries for use on a limited number of tools. XGT is launching with fifty products – an unheard-of amount at launch, and more will be coming soon.”

The XGT System is the future of cordless equipment and tools designed to outpower, outsmart, and outlast the competition. For contractors, XGT means more battery-powered solutions so they can work without cords, gas, and air.

Outpower: The XGT System utilizes advanced brushless motor engineering with a higher volume of copper windings and highest-quality rare earth magnets for longer run time, increased power and speed, and longer tool life. The Makita-built brushless motors are equipped with sophisticated electronics that enable more precision settings and power. With the power and precision of electronically controlled brushless motors, select XGT equipment and tools can deliver up to two-times faster application speeds when compared to a similar corded counterpart.

Outsmart: XGT is a smart system with digital technology that enables communication between the tool and battery during use, as well as the charger and battery during charging. Digital communication within the XGT System optimizes performance to provide up to two-times longer sustained power under heavy-load applications, and actively monitors and protects against overload, over-discharge, and overheating. This real-time communication enables the battery and motor to work together for optimum tool performance. With Makita’s engineering and technology know-how, higher voltage XGT Batteries can achieve faster charge times than industry standards. XGT Batteries can reach a full charge in as little as 28 minutes.

Outlast: XGT Tools and Batteries are engineered for durability with features to minimize damage and protect the user’s investment. The batteries feature an impact-absorbing structure with a durable outer casing and cell holder that creates space within the pack to absorb impact if the battery is dropped. The battery has a triple-layer and enhanced terminal structure engineered to protect against exposure to water and dust. XGT Equipment and Tools feature Extreme Protection Technology (XPT^™), a series of integrated seals inside the tool for added protection against dust and moisture. These durability features make XGT ideal for work outside in unpredictable weather or on pipework and plumbing systems.

From Equipment to Hand-Held in One Platform

Makita is launching a range of high-powered equipment and tools, including demolition hammers, rotary hammers, miter saws, circular and reciprocating saws, angle grinders, impact driver and wrenches, drills, lighting and more. For users interested in operating two platforms, the XGT Charger with Adapter (ADP10, sold separately) will charge both XGT and LXT Batteries.

The XGT System is shipping for distribution in April. The XGT System will proceed with quarterly launches thereafter.

For more on XGT, please visit www.makitatools.com/xgt

About Makita

Makita is a worldwide manufacturer of industrial power tools, pneumatics and power equipment, and offers a wide range of industrial accessories. Makita U.S.A., Inc. is located in La Mirada, California, and operates an extensive distribution network throughout the U.S. Call 800/4-MAKITA or visit makitatools.com. Find Makita on Instagram, YouTube, Facebook, and Twitter @makitatools

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Leading Latinx Dating App Chispa Reaches 4MM Downloads & Partners with Tragos Party Card Game to Launch New Feature

April 1, 2021

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DALLAS, March 31, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Chispa, the largest dating app designed for Latinx singles, reaches a new milestone of 4 million downloads this week just as they announce the official launch of a new feature in partnership with Tragos, the ultimate card game for Latinos, that will take users’ dating app experience to the next level. Chispa’s user base, which has grown 28% year-over-year (Q1 2020 vs Q1 2021), can now experience a one-of-a-kind version of the popular card game within the app.

Earlier this year, Chispa surveyed members and found that 56 percent of Latino users have a hard time starting a conversation on a dating app, and 74 percent of users said a game would help as an icebreaker when meeting potential matches. With the Chispa and Tragos feature, singles will have new, clever conversation-starters to bond over answers to a series of culturally relevant questions.

“Breaking the 4 million downloads mark in just over three years since Chispa’s launch is no small feat and we’re proud to be the first dating app for Latinx singles to reach that milestone as we continue to look for innovative and culturally relevant ways to connect our members,” said Julia Estacolchic, Director of Brand Marketing for Chispa. “Partnering with Tragos for this new feature was a no-brainer for us; we are thrilled to have Tragos onboard to help us make the process more relatable and entertaining for Latinos by providing them with the opportunity to answer a series of light-hearted questions that will inevitably spark conversations based on their responses.”

Together with Chispa, the masterminds behind Tragos – a card game that uses common Latinx themes, and universal cultural anecdotes – created hundreds of questions that users will be able to answer and display on their profiles. Singles will have the option to answer hilarious, yet highly relatable, questions like “Do you fear la chancla?” or “Ever get hit with ‘¿y el novio/ la novia?‘ at family gatherings?”. This new feature will allow singles to connect further on cultural references, upbringing, and start conversations based on clever questions and nuances, opening the door for potential matches to build stronger connections.

“We understand that Latinos like to connect and laugh over their shared experiences and traditions. Through this partnership with Chispa, we are excited to bring this same interaction that Tragos players have grown to love into the digital space and provide users with a fun, interactive feature that will foster stronger connections,” said Carolina Acosta, Founder of Tragos.

Chispa’s new feature with Tragos is now live on the app available on the iOS App Store and Google Play.

ABOUT CHISPA
Chispa is the largest dating app made for US Latinos, with over 4 million downloads and the goal of helping Latinos create new connections with singles from similar backgrounds, cultures, and communities. Chispa is a Match Affinity dating app created in 2017 by Match Group (NASDAQ: MTCH), a leading provider of dating products designed to increase users’ likelihood of finding a meaningful connection, like Tinder, Match, Hinge, OkCupid, and more. The Chispa app is available on the iOS App Store and Google Play, both in English and Spanish. For more information visit www.chispa-app.com and follow @ChispaApp on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

ABOUT TRAGOS
Tragos is the ultimate party game made by Latinos for Latinos. The simple, yet entertaining game pokes fun at and celebrates Latino cultural norms and traditions with trivia, challenges, drinks and laughter. Launched in 2019, Tragos has since released 4 physical card packs, varying in themes and languages (English and Spanish), and one digital pack as part of a fundraiser initiative in response to COVID-19. Over 60,000 games have been sold since inception and over $20K has been raised by Tragos to help Latino communities in the US and Latin America. Tragos is available for purchase on www.tragosgame.com and on Amazon. For more information visit the Tragos site and follow @Tragosgame on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and TikTok.

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Unity Health partners with Allscripts and Celebrates App of the Month recognition

March 31, 2021

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COLUMBUS, Ohio, March 30, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Unity Population Health is pleased to announce that the company has been selected as the Allscripts App of the Month for March 2021. “We are excited about this recognition. We are glad that we were able to apply the next-generation of capabilities to our vaccine management platform to assist primary care practices with the management and distribution of vaccines,” founder Raj Katarapu explained.

Unity’s vaccination module helps health centers manage vaccine scheduling and administration for large patient volumes. It enables health centers to easily track and manage patients throughout all phases of the vaccination process with integration with Allscripts® Practice Management and Allscripts Professional EHR.

Unity PHM is a population health platform that combines multiple emerging technological capabilities like text-based patient engagement, integration of diverse patient data sources, remote patient monitoring and comprehensive analytics to promote well-care, drive down costs and increase organization efficiency.

Allscripts clients interested to see the live demo of the vaccine module are encouraged to register for the app of the month webinar on Wednesday, March 31 at 1pm ET.

About Unity Population Health

Unity Population Health aims to help healthcare providers succeed with value-based care by providing a multi solution data platform. Each module in Unity can be implemented independently to improve performance of any specific area like: clinical compliance, care management, remote patient monitoring, claims optimization etc. More can be found on their website at https://unitypophealth.com/ or on the Allscripts Application Store.

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New Brain Health Guide with Memory Questionnaire Addresses Immense Need for Brain Health Information and Insights about Cognitive Impairment and Alzheimer’s Disease

March 31, 2021

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WASHINGTON, March 31, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Millions of Americans who worry about memory or brain health now have a powerful platform to help them find their way to helpful resources and a path forward – BrainGuide™ by UsAgainstAlzheimer’s.

This first of its kind resource includes a confidential memory questionnaire – taken over the phone or online in English or Spanish – followed by tailored education and resources based on the answers provided. The memory questionnaire can be self-administered or taken by a caregiver. BrainGuide is not intended to diagnose or make treatment recommendations regarding Alzheimer’s or any other disease.

BrainGuide was created by UsAgainstAlzheimer’s based on input from medical experts with in-kind and financial support from Biogen. The platform runs on Amazon Web Services (AWS), using state-of-the-art technologies to power the memory questionnaire capability and make it available to anyone with a telephone or Internet access.

“People can do so much more to protect and improve brain health, and BrainGuide can be the right platform at the right time for adults of all ages,” said George Vradenburg, chairman and co-founder of UsAgainstAlzheimer’s. “Whether you are proactively working to improve your brain health, concerned about your memory, seeking more information after receiving a diagnosis or are caring for a loved one living with Alzheimer’s – BrainGuide offers relevant insight and guidance.”

R. Doreen Monks, who is living with early onset Alzheimer’s disease, tried out BrainGuide and said: “BrainGuide is easy to use, science-based and hopeful. I can answer a few questions, and it helps me determine what my potential next steps will be. It has a lot of facts and information, but I’m not overwhelmed by it. As a nurse recently diagnosed with early onset Alzheimer’s, BrainGuide reminds me of what my friend (a neurologist) did when she helped me understand I had a problem. And it can be used as a jumping off point for a physician visit.”

More than 5.8 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s today, and many more have questions and concerns about brain health. Yet over 60 percent of dementia cases are not detected in the community and/or in residential nursing care, because people and families do not know where to turn or what resources are available to them.¹ Until now, many have struggled to find brain health or Alzheimer’s information tailored to their needs and have hesitated to raise the topic with their doctors.

“As people age and worry about their memory and brain health in general, it can be reassuring for them to have an easy-to-use tool in BrainGuide to help them gain insight into their symptoms so they can talk to their physician,” said Dr. Jill Goldstein, Professor of Psychiatry and Medicine at Harvard Medical School and Executive Director of the Innovation Center on Sex Differences in Medicine at Massachusetts General Hospital.

BrainGuide builds on key scientific advances in risk reduction, greater understanding of the importance of brain health, and growing public awareness of Alzheimer’s. Its memory questionnaires were developed based on validated questionnaires that have been adapted for the phone and the web.

BrainGuide is free and easy to access – in English and Spanish – online at www.mybrainguide.org and by phone at 855-BRAIN-411. The platform provides automated, confidential memory questionnaires that can be self-administered or taken as a caregiver. Once the questionnaire is complete, BrainGuide offers tailored resources based on the answers provided. Privacy is protected, and responses are not recorded or shared with anyone other than the individual completing the questionnaire.

“Tailored assessment and care of an individual’s health provide an immense benefit to patients everywhere. UsAgainstAlzheimer’s’ introduction of BrainGuide is a great example of how an organization can use AWS technologies to help personalize the patient health journey,” said Taha Kass-Hout, Director of Machine Learning at AWS. “We look forward to further supporting UsAgainstAlzheimer’s as it helps provide patients and their families the right information to help manage their care through technology.”

About UsAgainstAlzheimer’s
UsAgainstAlzheimer’s exists to conquer Alzheimer’s disease. We take on the toughest problems; bring all of “Us” together to break down barriers; advocate for research that will speed treatments to market; and drive changes that matter most to people living with the disease. The unquestionable complexity of this challenge to stop Alzheimer’s fuels our determination to overcome it. We will not rest until brain-span equals lifespan for everyone.

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¹ Prevalence and determinants of undetected dementia in the community: a systematic literature review and a meta-analysis (nih.gov)

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