WESTMINSTER, Colo. – Brother Mobile solutions, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Brother International Corporation and provider of mobile, desktop and industrial printing, labeling and safety signage solutions, has launched a full suite of next-generation, full-page PocketJet printers. The PocketJet 8 series builds upon almost 30 years of reliable functionality in the millions of legacy units sold, and includes enhancements to print speed and quality, USB Type-C connectivity, and a broader range of compatible media, including thicker paper and labels. 

As workers in the public sector like law enforcement, field service, mobile professionals like home healthcare workers and real estate agents, tattoo artists, and delivery and logistics professionals have increased demands placed on their time and workday, they must be able to rely on their tools to get the job done quickly and seamlessly, every time. In response to this need, the new PocketJet 8 series provides users with increased printing speeds, higher print quality for small font*, detailed graphics, complex barcodes and QR codes, as well as simplified connectivity compatibility with multiple operating systems – all in a slim, lightweight, and portable design. 

“The business world, in general, has become more agile and mobile in the last few years than anyone could have imagined. Whether mobile professionals are printing invoices, citations, delivery labels and more, it no longer makes sense to rely on stationary technology and stale business processes when your workforce has to keep moving,” said Ravi Panjwani, Vice President, Brother Mobile Solutions. “PocketJet printers have long been a staple of on-the-go workers, and the new enhancements to the PocketJet 8 Series now enables them to connect and print even faster, with options that seamlessly connect and fit with virtually any tech stack.”

The PocketJet 8 Series printers include models PJ-822, PJ-823, PJ-862, PJ-863 and PJ-883. Learn more about the new models and printer series. 

*As compared to previous PocketJet model

RISE (Responsible Industry for a Sound Environment) members gathered for the association’s 32nd annual meeting on shoreline property of Lake Oconee, Ga.

The second panel discussion featured top industry communicators who discussed how to implement messaging using RISE public opinion research. 

The keynote speaker was Timothy Caulfield from the University of Alberta, Canada, a communicator, professor, and scientific researcher who debunks myths and assumptions about innovation for the benefit of the public and decision-makers. 

RISE members and other industry leaders were honored with awards. The recipient of the 2022 E. Allen James Leadership Award was Wendell Codner, FMC Business Manager of Global Consumer Solutions and past Chair of the Strategic Oversight Council. 

RISE’s most distinguished volunteer honor named for its first president recognizes exemplary leadership and outstanding contributions to the specialty pesticide and fertilizer industry and to RISE. 

“Since joining RISE, Wendell has been an active member on our committees,” said Provost. “He’s helped attract and retain members and provided input to deliver the best possible programs for our members. He has been proactive in stewarding RISE activities and thinks about our industry first.” 

The 2022 RISE Grassroots Excellence Award was given to two honorees this year, Matthew Johnson, President of Aquatic Control, for his federal grassroots work, and Pete Gorman, Chair of the Connecticut Environmental Council, for his work in the state. 

Created in 2012, the RISE Grassroots Excellence Award is presented annually to an individual, group or allied association that demonstrates outstanding effort and contributions to furthering the mission, vision and goals of the specialty pesticide and fertilizer industry’s public policy advocacy through grassroots. 

The 2022 Strategic Driver Award, recognizing the work of RISE volunteer leaders and their impact of helping RISE achieve its strategic plan’s mission and vision, was awarded to: 

RISE founding member, long-time volunteer leader and Governing Board member Bill Culpepper, SePRO Founder/Chairman, was recognized for his 31 years of service to the association during his last RISE Annual Meeting before retirement. RISE leaders shared their sentiments and best wishes in a video and Bill was gifted a set of RISE pickleball paddles.

The company has named Angelina Amato as the recipient its name-sake scholarship which recognizes and rewards exceptional students making a difference in their community.

LOGAN, Utah – Fox Pest Control has named Angelina Amato as the recipient of the company’s name-sake scholarship which recognizes and rewards exceptional students making a difference in their community. In her application, Amato shared about her personal experience with a disability that led her to create a non-profit to ease access to educational resources for military kids with special needs. 

Diagnosed with severe dysautonomia and postural orthostatic tachycardia her freshman year of high school, Amato was bedridden for two years and told that only remedial courses were available for students learning from home. Having a fondness for learning, Amato desired more than what was being offered. And, she knew that honors classes would benefit her in pursuit to become a neuropsychologist. To increase her own educational resources, Amato began working directly with her school district and the military base where her father was stationed to improve access to public educational offerings. Her journey led to the creation of the Military Kids Special Needs Education Alliance, a non-profit that works with individuals, school districts and advocates of change to ensure that even the highest-level of education is accessible to students regardless of their abilities.

“Angelina is a remarkable young lady,” shared Rory Anderson, Chief of Staff at Fox Pest Control. “First, she advocated for herself. Then she built a resource to help others facing a similar situation. She’s paved the way for others to get the education they want and need to achieve their dreams. The impact that Angelina has made will go far beyond anything she ever could have imagined.” 

The awards program recognizes local businesses committed to helping their neighborhoods thrive.

Allergy Technologies President Joseph Latino presented Philadelphia’s 3rd Police District with a $10,000 check as the event’s primary sponsor.

PHILADELPHIA - America’s Night Out Against Crime generates support for, and participation in, local anti-crime programs.

The event brings neighbors and law enforcement together to promote awareness, safety, and neighborhood unity; strengthen neighborhood spirit and police-community partnership; and deliver a message that neighborhoods are organized and fighting back against crime. 

At National Night Out in Philadelphia, Allergy Technologies President Joseph Latino presented Philadelphia’s 3rd Police District with a $10,000 check as the event’s primary sponsor.