November 2026

Inside the November Issue

 

 

Build Emergency Readiness
Into School Comms


New data shows that routine communication makes up the vast majority of activity across K-12 schools, and that this everyday use forms the foundation for a confident emergency response.

Singlewire Software has released “The State of K-12 Critical Communications Report,” which highlights trends in how K-12 schools shared daily and emergency messages during the 2025-26 school year.

The report analyzes actual notification activity from approximately 16,000 K-12 schools that use the Singlewire Informa- Cast critical communication and incident management platform. Full story »

 

 

House Bill Would Codify EPA’s Safer Choice

Legislation to codify and strengthen the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Safer Choice Program, has been introduced in the House of Representatives.

Introduced by U.S. representatives Scott Peters (D-CA) and Mariannette Miller-Meeks, M.D. (R-IA), The Safer Choice Program Authorization Act, would give producers a voluntary framework to evaluate the human health, environmental, and economic effects of the chemicals and technologies they use. This also helps consumers identify safer alternatives for cleaning and other products. Full story »

 

 

today's news

ABB Upgrades NASCAR’s BMS at Homestead Track

BSM Staff | 11.12.26

MIAMI -- ABB, the Official Electrification Partner of NASCAR, has installed new technology at NASCAR Homestead-Miami Speedway designed to support more energy-efficient, reliable operations and engage fans in NASCAR IMPACT sustainability efforts.

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Cyberattacks on European Food Stores a Warning for U.S. Business

BSM Staff | 11.12.26

ST. PAUL, MN -- Recent cyberattacks targeting refrigeration equipment at supermarkets in Europe have drawn attention to an evolving challenge for food businesses: as critical equipment becomes increasingly connected, cybersecurity incidents can have implications that extend beyond IT systems to food safety, operations and business continuity.

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Oshkosh Honored for Innovation with CES Honors

BSM Staff | 11.12.26

OSHKOSH, WI -- Oshkosh Corporation, a developer of purpose-built vehicles, has announced that two of its advanced technologies have been named CES Innovation Awards 2027 Honorees by the Consumer Technology Association CTA.

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Sofidel to Debut Supersoft at ISSA Show NA

BSM Staff | 11.12.26

HORSHAM, PA -- Sofidel, a provider of paper for hygienic and domestic use, will launch its Supersoft premium bathroom tissue at the ISSA Show North America, to be held Nov. 17-19 in Las Vegas.

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Betco Expands Chemical Assets with Fuller Buy

BSM Staff | 11.10.26

BOWLING GREEN, OH -- Betco Corporation, a manufacturer of specialty chemicals for more than 75 years, has acquired the chemical assets of Fuller Industries, Inc., a Kansas-based subsidiary of GDI Ainsworth.

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