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Sep102026 by FWMNo Comments

Blackstone to Acquire Flow Control Holdings, a Leader in Highly Engineered Data Center Liquid Cooling Components

New York, NY – September 10, 2026 – Blackstone (NYSE: BX) announced today that private equity funds affiliated with Blackstone Capital Partners and Blackstone Energy Transition Partners (collectively “Blackstone”) have entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Flow Control Holdings (“FCH”), a leading U.S. provider of highly engineered flow control solutions and components for the data center liquid cooling, food, beverage, and pharmaceutical markets, from Audax Private Equity (“Audax”). As part of the transaction, Audax will retain a minority equity stake in FCH, continuing to partner with Blackstone and management to support the company. Headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, FCH’s highly engineered, high-performance components are used by original equipment manufacturers (OEM) and hype...

Sep92026 by FWMNo Comments

RINAC, Gonvarri Launch JV to Reshape India’s Industrial Real Estate and Warehousing Landscape.

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RINAC and Gonvarri Material Handling form CONSTRUCTOR RINAC to deliver integrated warehouse and intralogistics solutions in India - New joint venture combines European engineering and storage expertise with RINAC’s Indian market presence and project execution capabilities Bengaluru, September 9, 2026: RINAC India Limited and Gonvarri Material Handling (GMH) have formally established CONSTRUCTOR RINAC Private Limited, a new joint venture focused on providing integrated warehouse storage, intralogistics and cold-chain warehouse solutions to the Indian market. The JV marks the evolution of the companies’ long-standing distributor relationship into a strategic partnership aimed at addressing the growing demand for space-efficient, high-density and technology-enabled warehouse solutions in In...

Sep92026 by FWMNo Comments

Corporate Social Impact: Acer India Launches Dedicated Eye Care Initiative in Bengaluru

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Acer India Expands CSR Commitment with Netradeep Eye Care Center, Offering Free and Subsidized Eye CareThe Eye Care Center is established in association with Rotary Bangalore Indiranagar and with the support of N. A. Haris, MLA; the centre aims to make FREE eye care accessible to BPL cardholders and subsidized treatment for othersBengaluru, 9 September 2026: Acer India, further strengthening its commitment to creating meaningful social impact through its flagship CSR initiative Project Humanity, today announced the establishment of Netradeep – Eye Care Center in Domlur, Bengaluru. Established in association with Rotary Bangalore Indiranagar and with the support of N. A. Haris, Member of the Karnataka Legislative Assembly, Shantinagara, the dedicated center will provide free eye ca...

Sep92026 by FWMNo Comments

Mega Infrastructure Push: Bengaluru Hosts Landmark Karnataka Urban Infrastructure & Investment Summit 2026 Today

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Bangalore, September 8 (Karnataka News): To effectively address the challenges of rapid growth, infrastructure demand, and climate change faced by the country's cities, the Government of Karnataka is bringing together policymakers, administrators, investors, technology firms, and financial experts in the field of urban development on a single platform. Karnataka Urban Infrastructure Development and Finance Corporation (KUIDFC), in association with 'Elets Technomedia / eGov Magazine', is organizing the "Karnataka Urban Infrastructure & Investment Summit 2026" on September 9, 2026 at 10.00 AM at Hotel 'Conrad', Bengaluru. In this prestigious event, Praveer Kumar, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, will deliver a keynote speech on policy formulation, while Urban De...

Sep82026 by FWMNo Comments

ISCL charts ambitious growth path for Season 2, eyes bigger national footprint

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32-team league backed by Suresh Raina and Harbhajan Singh aims to transform grassroots softball cricket across IndiaBengaluru, 8 September 2026:The Indian Softball Cricket League (ISCL) on Saturday outlined an ambitious roadmap for its next phase of growth as it looks to build a structured and professional national platform for softball and tennis-ball cricketers across India.At a press conference held at the IAS Association in Bengaluru, ISCL Founder and President Dr. Gangadhar Raju, along with the league's leadership, highlighted the progress made since its inception and unveiled plans to strengthen its franchise, player, brand and commercial ecosystem ahead of Season 2.Former India cricketers Suresh Raina and Harbhajan Singh are associated with ISCL as Brand Ambassad...

Sep52026 by FWMNo Comments

Rustomjee Group Marks the Next Phase of Mission 50,000 as Communities Come Together for Go Green Kasara 2026

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Saturday, Sep 05, 2026 11:49:5830,000+ native trees planted over the last two years; 10,000 more to be added this monsoon as Go Green Kasara 2026 introduces Miyawaki plantations and community-driven weekend plantation drives under Mission 50,000.Mumbai, September 2026: Rustomjee Group, one of Mumbai’s leading real estate developers has begun this year's Go Green Kasara initiative with CREDAI under its long-term afforestation initiative, Mission 50,000. As part of the 2026 campaign, the Group will plant 10,000 native trees this monsoon, taking the initiative closer to its goal of nurturing 50,000 trees in the Kasara region.Over the past two years, the initiative has brought together customers, employees, local communities, NGOs, environmental partners and volunteers to plant mor...

Aug312026 by FWMNo Comments

Bengaluru Parking Fee Row: Fix Infrastructure First Before Taxing Road Space, Warn Experts

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Fix Missing Infrastructure Too While Charging for Street Parking, City Experts Warn Bengaluru: Environment Minister Ramalinga Reddy’s pushback against a proposed ₹15,000–₹25,000 annual fee for residential street parking has reignited a critical debate: can pricing public road space curb Bengaluru's gridlock, or will it simply penalize residents who lack off-street options Addressing the issue, Deputy Chief Minister G Parameshwara noted: “Roads are meant for people to travel. If vehicles are parked on it their side, there will be little to no road space left. Discussions are currently under way on this and we will know about the decision soon.” Urban planners and business leaders generally support paid parking in theory, but stress that real-world success requires strict enforcement and vi...

Aug312026 by FWMNo Comments

ISKCON Bangalore announces grand 3-day Sri Krishna Janmashtami celebrations from Sept 3-5, featuring cultural events, Vedic rituals, and a special expo.

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ISKCON Bangalore Plans Grand Sri Krishna Janmashtami Celebrations BENGALURU: (Aug 31Srila Prabhupada’s ISKCON Bangalore has been celebrating Sri Krishna Janmashtami, the divine advent of Lord Krishna, with great fervour and enthusiasm for more than four decades. Over these years, the Janmashtami festivities have become an integral part of every home and family in the city. The institution will observe the 5253rd holy appearance of Sri Krishna this year through vibrant spiritual and cultural programmes for devotees of all age groups. ISKCON Bangalore will celebrate Sri Krishna Janmashtami in all its temples between September 3 and 5, 2026. The devotees will offer various auspicious sevas and upacharas to the presiding Deities according to Vedic tradition. These include elabo...

Aug312026 by FWMNo Comments

KKPL Debuts as South India’s First Franchise Kabaddi League.

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Countdown Begins for Karnataka Kabaddi Premier LeagueBengaluru to host Kabaddi extravaganza from October 1 to 8Bengaluru, August 30:The Karnataka Kabaddi Premier League (KKPL), which is set to usher in a new chapter in Karnataka's kabaddi landscape, will be held in Bengaluru from October 1 to 8, 2026. The event is being organised by 5N Sports Pvt. Ltd. in association with the Karnataka State Amateur Kabaddi Association. The KKPL will have the distinction of being the first franchise-based kabaddi league of its kind in South India.The tournament will be held at the Koramangala Indoor Stadium.The KKPL player auction was been successfully conducted in Bengaluru, with talented players from various districts of Karnataka being selected by eight franchise teams.Playe...

Aug302026 by FWMNo Comments

“Retrofitting India’s Building Stock: How fischer and Purdue University Are Solving the Seismic Risk for Older Properties”

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fischer Earthquake-proof Retrofitting Solutions - A New Hope for Millions of Existing Buildings in India How older buildings in India can be retrofitted with fischer Earthquake-proof retrofitting solutions to make them earthquake-resistant. Bengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaA research project carried out by the fischer Group of Companies in collaboration with Purdue University (USA) has shown that existing buildings can be made significantly more resistant to seismic forces through targeted retrofitting measures. In earthquake-prone regions, such solutions have the potential to improve structural safety and help protect lives. The severe earthquakes of recent days have once again tragically demonstrated how vulnerable people are in seismically active regions. The images of destroyed homes...