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Day in Review: Acquisitions Reshape Industries, Health Tech Advances, and Companies Launch New Growth Initiatives

16.9.25

NEW YORK, Sept. 16, 2025 – As Tuesday's business activity draws to a close, a final wave of announcements highlights major acquisitions, significant progress in medical technology, and strategic investments aimed at fueling future growth. Companies across fire safety, hospitality, and finance are making bold moves to expand their market presence, while innovators in health and enterprise technology are bringing new solutions to the forefront.

Acquisitions and Expansions Drive Market Shifts

The day was marked by several significant acquisitions and expansion plans. Pye-Barker Fire & Safety, the largest fire protection provider in the U.S., announced its acquisition of Phoenix Fire Protection, strengthening its team and service capabilities in Las Vegas. In the global hospitality sector, Japan's Seibu Prince Hotels Worldwide has acquired Ace Group International, a key milestone in the company's long-term growth strategy.

In manufacturing, ATP, a producer of adhesive tapes, announced a major North American expansion with a new $70 million, 127,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in Columbia, South Carolina, which is expected to create 130 new jobs. In College Station, Texas, GCS launched an advanced automated manufacturing line for cleanroom panels, significantly expanding its production capacity.

Innovations in Health and Medical Technology

The health and wellness sectors reported promising clinical results and technological breakthroughs. ShiraTronics announced positive 12-month follow-up results from a pilot study of its implantable neuromodulation therapy for chronic migraine, demonstrating a sustained clinical benefit. In another advancement for respiratory care, Adherium's Hailie® Smartinhaler® was chosen for the groundbreaking iCARE study, with preliminary results showing significant patient adherence and positive outcomes.

In a push for more accessible care, Q2i is collaborating with King's College London to evaluate its AI-powered technology for accurate, remote drug testing, aiming to remove barriers to recovery. Meanwhile, a new telenovela series was announced to raise awareness and encourage family discussions about Alzheimer's disease within Hispanic and Latino communities.

Technology and AI for a New Era

Investment in technology continues to accelerate. MetalBear raised $12.5 million to bring its production-like testing tool, mirrord, to more developers, aiming to close the gap between coding and deployment in the AI era. In a practical application of AI for small businesses, Housecall Pro has launched AI-powered, voice-activated invoicing, allowing home service professionals to manage billing hands-free and get paid faster.

In the packaging industry, Sealed Air launched its new AUTOBAG® brand 850HB hybrid bagging machine, which can handle both paper and poly mailers, offering greater flexibility for fulfillment operations.

Consumer Brands Announce Milestones and Promotions

Several iconic brands made notable announcements. Moosehead Breweries, Canada's oldest independent brewery, revealed it will be moving its entire product line to cans and kegs, with the final run of bottles scheduled for December 2025. In a quirky, nostalgic campaign celebrating its centennial, hotel brand Howard Johnson's is bringing back its iconic clam strips—but as a limited-edition "fried clam soap."

For champagne connoisseurs, Rare Champagne announced the U.S. debut of its Millésime 2012 vintage. And for those in Florida, Keel Farms is preparing for its annual Harvest Days Festival, offering pumpkin season fun every weekend in October.


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