Oct16Mon

Member News from Almac

Almac Pod™ – Changing the Global Dynamics of Temperature Controlled Shipping Solutions

Introducing a new product to the US clinical trial supply marketplace

Craigavon, N.I., UK, 16 October 2017 – Almac Group, the global contract development and manufacturing organisation, has recognised the need for a change in dynamics of temperature controlled shipping with the launch of its new Almac Pod™ service solution in the United States.

Understanding the cost, logistical and compliance challenges posed by this changing environment, the Almac Pod was originally released in Europe and serves as a first-to-market service solution. The innovative solution incorporates the efficiencies of the Almac-approved, global courier network and advanced phase change material technology (PCM) to create a temperature-controlled shipping service solution that eases the burden for its global clinical supply customers.

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Oct16Mon

Member News from Aramark

Aramark announces major acquisitions worth $2 billion-plus
Philly.com

Aramark Corp., in a deviation from its history of relatively small acquisitions in recent decades, said Monday that it will spend $2.35 billion to buy two separate companies, one that manages $5 billion in purchasing for major hotel chains and a second that will expand Aramark’s uniform-rental and linen-supply business in the United States and Canada.

The net cost of the deals, after tax benefits, is expected to be $1.9 billion. Philadelphia-based Aramark said it will issue new debt to pay for the acquisitions.

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Oct10Tue

Member News from Aramark

Aramark Receives 2017 Best Employers for Healthy Lifestyles® award presented at the National Business Group on Health’s Workforce Strategy 2017 Conference

October 9, 2017 /3BL Media/ – The National Business Group on Health, a non-profit association of 425 large U.S. employers, has honored Aramark (NYSE: ARMK) for having one of the best workforce health and well-being programs in the nation.

Aramark is among 48 U.S. employers that received the 2017 Best Employers for Healthy Lifestyles® award presented at the National Business Group on Health’s Workforce Strategy 2017 Conference.  Aramark received a Platinum Award for its “Take Care” health and well-being programs. This marks the ninth year Aramark has been recognized for receiving the Best Employers for Healthy Lifestyles® award.

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Oct09Mon

Member News from Almac Group

Almac Group Wins Export Achievement Award at the Pharma Industry Awards

Craigavon, N.I., 06 Oct 2017 – Almac Group, the global contract development and manufacturing organisation has won the Export Achievement award at Ireland’s Pharma Industry Awards.

The award recognises the Group for an effective and rewarding export strategy which demonstrated commitment to expand its global business.

Since launching in 2014, the Pharma Industry Awards recognise the successes and achievements of Ireland’s pharmaceutical industry and are seen as the benchmark for excellence for those operating within the sector. The winners were revealed at a Gala Awards dinner on 5th October at The Clayton Hotel, Dublin.

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Oct07Sat

Greater Philadelphia Chamber Event: October 31st

With Growth & Prosperity for All: A Roadmap for Growth Conference

Hear best practices in how to hire, train and retain professionals from this talent pool, including discussions on engaging returning citizens, working with the immigrant community, neighborhood-based initiatives and onboarding through various TANF training programs.

Speakers to Date:

– Donna Allie, President & Founder, Team Clean, Inc.
– Emily Bittenbender, Managing Partner, Bittenbender Construction
– Patrick Clancy, President & CEO, Philadelphia Works
– Carol Eggert, Senior Vice President, Military and Veteran Affairs, Comcast
– Jay Coen Gilbert, Co-Founder, B Lab
– Mitch Little, Executive Director of the Mayor’s Office of Community Empowerment and Opportunity, City of Philadelphia
– Joanne McFall, Market President, Keystone First

Tuesday, October 31 2017 | 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Free Library of Philadelphia
1901 Vine Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103

Register today: chmbr.biz/roadmap-conference