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VACUUMSCHMELZE is an Ara portfolio company and the largest producer of permanent magnets in the Western Hemisphere. As Partner Tuan Tran notes in the feature video, "[VAC's] magnets go into multiple end markets that are mission critical for decarbonization." Such markets include: --EV motors  --EV charging infrastructure --Automation of manufacturing  --Alternative energy applications To learn more about VAC, visit https://lnkd.in/eks6Sbj

Join us tomorrow at Reset Connect to hear from Ara's Chief Decarbonization Officer and Managing Director, Irina Markina, about key methods, success stories, and challenges of future-proofing portfolios to comply with emerging regulations while maximizing growth potential. The panel will take place on the finance and investment stage at 3pm. We hope to see you there! https://lnkd.in/eimrYmvZ

Divert is collaborating with Feeding America, the largest hunger relief organization in the U.S., on an industry-leading initiative to scale complementary data-driven solutions and sustainable infrastructure that optimize food donations and address the food insecurity crisis. Together, we aim to bring more streamlined and actionable insights to retailers and drive a paradigm shift for how wasted food is managed across the U.S. Read more about our collaboration here: https://ow.ly/Ch1y50SkOJV #FoodSecurity #ZeroWasteFuture #Sustainability #ProtectingTheValueOfFood

👏 A huge congratulations to Priority Power's Brandon Schwertner, CEO for being named to EY's Entrepreneur Of The Year 2024 list!  “The 2024 Entrepreneur Of The Year Southwest Award winners are exceptional business leaders fueling innovation within their industries and growth within their companies.” We're proud to work alongside such dedicated leaders who are paving the path in industrial decarbonization. https://lnkd.in/eh_3EgkJ

"82% of our global energy consumption is fossil fuels," notes Dr. Holly Krutka in this episode of 60 Minutes. The segment emphasizes the need for diverse energy sources and innovations, not just electricity, to achieve net zero, pointing to proven, innovative technologies like carbon capture as a necessary part of the solution. Watch here: https://lnkd.in/gW4hv3-e

Exciting News! We are thrilled to announce that MolyWorks has officially rebranded as Continuum Powders and appointed Rob Higby as our new CEO! With a strong focus on innovation and sustainability, Continuum Powders is poised to lead the industry in high-performance, sustainable metal powders. Rob Higby's extensive experience in next-generation manufacturing and MRO services will be invaluable as we continue our rapid advancement in commercialization efforts and new product development. Phil Ward, our former CEO, will now drive our Asia Pacific operations as President, Asia Pacific. Together, they will accelerate our metal powder and service offerings to deliver unmatched value to our customers. Read the full press release: https://lnkd.in/gtjaXpAK For more information on Continuum Powders, click here: https://lnkd.in/gx2zmE6X #ContinuumPowders #SustainableInnovation #MetalPowders #NewLeadership #Rebrand #IndustryLeader #AM #recycle #additivemanufacturing Ara Partners

Will we see you at SuperReturn this week? If you'd like to hear more about Ara's approach to decarbonizing the industrial economy, please reach out to ir@arapartners.com.

Introducing Ara Partners' new logo, website, and refreshed visual identity — a refined expression of our commitment to accelerate the growth of high-value, future-fit businesses reshaping the industrial economy.   In 2017, when Charles Cherington and Troy W. Thacker founded the firm, 'industrial decarbonization' was a seldom-heard term, with most climate-focused firms investing solely in clean energy.   Over the past 7+ years, we've been inspired by the evolving landscape and the increasing momentum of capital flowing into industrial decarbonization.   We remain steadfast in our mission to decarbonize the industrial economy and invite you to learn more about our progress: https://lnkd.in/dyPvKiw

We are proud to announce the publication of our 2023 Industrial Decarbonization Report: https://lnkd.in/d7pzMatK The report delves into our progress and performance in 2023 as we help build future-fit businesses that strive to significantly decarbonize and transition to net-zero. Ara Partners is committed to reshaping the industrial economy. With approximately $6.2 billion assets under management, Ara’s portfolio today consists of 28 companies targeting high-impact industrial sectors, including manufacturing, chemicals and materials, food and agriculture, and supply chain businesses.

Today’s developments only emphasize the importance of building supply chains to achieve a low-carbon future. Transitioning to a cleaner global economy requires purpose-built, scalable infrastructure – correctly designed and installed from the very beginning. Ara is proud to support VAC in building the first permanent magnet manufacturing facility in the Western World – right here in South Carolina. Suppliers like e-VAC will play an important role in decarbonizing the industrial world, and we are committed to helping these companies expand their footprints here in the U.S. while substantially reducing emissions.