JACKSONVILLE, Fla., July 15, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — APR Energy plc (LSE: APR), a global leader in fast-track power solutions, today announces that it has signed an extension for its 16MW power project supporting a mining customer in Guatemala. APR Energy’s mobile diesel generators have served as the sole power source for the crucial operations of the mine, which operates independently from the local grid system. The project, which began in January 2013, now is contracted to run into the first quarter of 2016.

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“We are pleased that the customer has again extended our contract. It is a testament to our ability to safely deliver the reliable power needed by energy-intensive operations such as mining,” said Tom Caldwell, Managing Director of APR Energy’s Americas region.

“Extractive industries typically require round-the-clock power with variable load savings, and this project is one of a growing list of successful solutions that we have provided to mining companies and other industrial facilities around the world,” Caldwell added.

APR Energy’s power solutions for extractive and other industrial companies also have included a 2011 project in Mozambique with Vale, the second largest commercial mining company in the world; one for a copper mine in northwest Botswana in 2012; and an ongoing project for a mining company in the South Pacific.

About APR Energy

APR Energy is the world’s leading provider of fast-track mobile turbine power. Our fast, flexible and full-service power solutions provide customers with rapid access to reliable electricity when and where they need it, for as long as they need it. Combining state-of-the-art, fuel-efficient technology with industry-leading expertise, our scalable turnkey plants help run cities, countries and industries around the world, in both developed and developing markets. For more information, visit the Company’s website at www.aprenergy.com.

CHERRY HILL, N.J., July 14, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Saving for a down payment of 20 percent or more may be difficult for Hispanic first-time home buyers but, according to research released today by TD Bank, America’s Most Convenient Bank^®, they want to try to make it happen. The bank polled more than 1,000 Americans looking to purchase their first home within the next five years.  

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The First-Time Home Buyer Pulse revealed that 66 percent of Hispanics surveyed who are planning to buy a home in the next five years would like to provide a sizable down payment of 20 percent or more. In addition, 66 percent of Hispanics indicated that they are having trouble saving for a down payment.

“Many first-time buyers today are finding it difficult to save for a large down payment, especially young adults who are saddled with substantial student loan debt,” said Scott Haymore, Head of Mortgage Pricing and Secondary Markets, TD Bank. “The great news is that many lenders today are offering home affordability and down payment assistance programs so it’s important for these buyers and potential buyers to shop around for a mortgage and learn more about the options available to them.”

Hispanic First-Time Home Buyers Are Keeping Their Finance Options Open  

• Hispanic first-time home buyers are keeping their options open in terms of how they plan to purchase their first home. The top three options Hispanics consider include cash savings, 30-year mortgage, and affordability program.
• Hispanics (46 percent) are more likely than the general population (38 percent) to consider affordability programs.
• The majority of Hispanics (71 percent) will buy their first home with a spouse/partner, compared with 56 percent of the general population.

“Finding a lender should be a buyer’s first step when searching for a home,” said Haymore. “Today, mortgages are not one size fits all – in order to find the option that best fits your needs and budgets discuss your financial situation with a lender you trust.”

Hispanic First-Time Home Buyers Are Looking for Move-in Ready Homes

• More than half of Hispanics (62 percent) are interested in buying a move-in ready home as their first home.
• Nearly one third of Hispanic first-time home buyers (32 percent) are looking for a home in a big city or urban area, compared with 20 percent of the general population.
• When purchasing a home, the top three amenities that Hispanic first-time home buyers seek include a backyard or pool, an attractive design, and close proximity to water and green spaces.

Hispanics Face Roadblocks When Purchasing Their First Home

• The top four roadblocks preventing Hispanics from buying their first home include saving money for a down payment, paying down debt, steady employment and finding a home in their price range.
• In addition, nearly a quarter of Hispanics (22 percent) feel like they can’t find a home that meets their needs and wants.

Nearly half of Hispanics surveyed (46 percent) plan to buy their first home in the next one to two years, and 38 percent plan on purchasing in the next three to five years. Additionally, when ready to purchase a home, Hispanics indicate that mortgage rates are the most valuable asset compared to a realtor or insurance costs.

Additional highlights from the First-Time Home Buyer Pulse are available at http://mediaroom.tdbank.com/homebuyer.

Survey Methodology
The total sample includes 1,002 respondents who are not currently homeowners and are considering purchasing a home in the next 5 years. The National sample size of 1,002 has a margin of error of +/- 3.1%. Data has been weighted by age, gender and region to reflect the population. The survey was fielded June 11 – June 16, 2015.

About Vision Critical
Vision Critical provides a cloud-based customer intelligence platform that helps companies build engaged, secure communities of customers they can use continuously, across the enterprise, for ongoing, real-time feedback and insight.

About TD Bank, America’s Most Convenient Bank^®
TD Bank, America’s Most Convenient Bank, is one of the 10 largest banks in the U.S., providing more than 8 million customers with a full range of retail, small business and commercial banking products and services at approximately 1,300 convenient locations throughout the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, Metro D.C., the Carolinas and Florida. In addition, TD Bank and its subsidiaries offer customized private banking and wealth management services through TD Wealth^®, and vehicle financing and dealer commercial services through TD Auto Finance. TD Bank is headquartered in Cherry Hill, N.J. To learn more, visit www.tdbank.com. Find TD Bank on Facebook at www.facebook.com/TDBank and on Twitter at www.twitter.com/TDBank_US.

TD Bank, America’s Most Convenient Bank, is a member of TD Bank Group and a subsidiary of The Toronto-Dominion Bank of Toronto, Canada, a top 10 financial services company in North America. The Toronto-Dominion Bank trades on the New York and Toronto stock exchanges under the ticker symbol “TD”. To learn more, visit www.td.com.

CINCINNATI, July 14, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — RCL Benziger welcomes our new Director of Latino Research and Development, Ken Johnson-Mondragon. He will begin work with RCL Benziger on July 13 and report to Anne Battes, Publisher, focusing on research and product development for the Latino community.

After receiving his M.A. in theology from the Catholic University of America, Ken served four years as a parish youth minister and pastoral associate. From 1999 to 2015, he worked for Instituto Fe y Vida, a national Catholic formation institute for Hispanic youth and young adult ministry, where he served as Director of Research and Publications. In 2007, Fe y Vida published his first book, Pathways of Hope and Faith Among Hispanic Teens. This year he will complete his Doctor of Ministry in Hispanic Ministry, from the Oblate School of Theology in San Antonio.

Ken is passionate about creating tools to empower those who evangelize young Latinos – in families, schools, and parishes. “His experience and research expertise will enable our team to better assess the catechetical needs of the Latino community,” said RCL Benziger President, Peter M. Esposito. As RCL Benziger’s presence in the Hispanic community grows, so will the scope of the resources we develop to serve the Catholic Church.

Visit www.RCLBenziger.com to learn more about our programs, resources, and services.

For more information, please contact
Harry G. Johns II, Director of Marketing, 513-728-6793

Founded in 1792, RCL Benziger is one the oldest publishers of Catholic educational materials and faith formation resources in the United States. Known for its multimedia product offerings, including digital and bilingual resources, RCL Benziger is a major provider of religious education programs for Catholic schools and parishes.

The RCL Benziger family of products supports catechists, educators, students, families, and individuals with resources for Sacrament preparation, family life, catechist formation, and adult faith formation.

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