Jacksonville Business News


North American Food & Beverage Industry Sees Strong Capital Investment with 51 New Projects in October 2024

JACKSONVILLE BEACH, Fla., Nov. 12, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Industrial SalesLeads has released its October 2024 report detailing planned capital project spending in North America’s Food and Beverage industry. Known for its in-depth tracking of industrial capital projects, Industrial SalesLeads monitors a wide range of developments, including facility expansions, new plant constructions, and major equipment modernization efforts across various sectors.

Strong Start to Q3 with 136 New Industrial Manufacturing Planned Industrial Project

JACKSONVILLE BEACH, Fla., Nov. 7, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Industrial SalesLeads released its October 2024 report on planned capital project spending in the Industrial Manufacturing sector. The firm monitors planned industrial capital projects across North America, including facility expansions, new plant construction, and major equipment modernization initiatives. The latest research identified 136 new projects, an increase from 128 in September.

Dark Matter Technologies announces planned CEO transition effective April 2025

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Nov. 5, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Dark Matter Technologies (Dark Matter), an innovative leader in mortgage technology, today announced that Sean Dugan, the company’s chief revenue officer, will succeed Rich Gagliano as CEO effective April 2025. Gagliano, who launched Dark Matter in 2023 following over a decade of leadership at its predecessor, Black Knight Origination Technologies, will step into the role of executive chairman.

RanLife Home Loans inks 84-month contract with Dark Matter Technologies for AI-powered mortgage origination overhaul

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Oct. 23, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Dark Matter Technologies (Dark Matter®), an innovative leader in mortgage technology backed by time-tested loan origination software and leadership, today announced that RanLife Home Loans (RanLife) based in Sandy, Utah, has signed a seven-year agreement for the Empower® loan origination system (LOS) and additional Dark Matter technologies.

128 Promising Industrial Projects on the Horizon for September 2024

JACKSONVILLE BEACH, Fla., Oct. 15, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Industrial SalesLeads released its latest MiR Report today, reporting the September 2024 results for the Industrial Manufacturing industry’s planned capital project spending. This comprehensive overview report tracks North American industrial capital project activities, encompassing facility expansions, new plant constructions, and significant equipment modernization projects.

August 2024 Bounces Back with a 22% Increase in New Planned Capital Projects from Previous Month

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Sept. 10, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Industrial SalesLeads announced today the August 2024 results for the new planned capital project spending report for the Industrial Manufacturing industry. The Firm tracks North American planned industrial capital project activity; including facility expansions, new plant construction and significant equipment modernization projects. Research confirms 168 new projects as compared to 138 projects the previous month.

Dark Matter Technologies’ Chief Risk and Information Security Officer Michael Housch Honored with the 2024 HousingWire Vanguards Award

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Sept. 3, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Dark Matter Technologies (Dark Matter), an innovative leader in mortgage technology backed by time-tested loan origination software and leadership, today announced that Michael Housch, its chief risk and information security officer (CISO), has been named a 2024 HW Vanguard. The awards program recognizes C-level industry professionals who have become leaders in their respective fields in the housing and mortgage industries.

Summer Slowdown Hits in July 2024 with 138 New Industrial Manufacturing Planned Industrial Projects

JACKSONVILLE BEACH, Fla., Aug. 13, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Industrial SalesLeads announced today the July 2024 results for the new planned capital project spending report for the Industrial Manufacturing industry. The Firm tracks North American planned industrial capital project activity; including facility expansions, new plant construction and significant equipment modernization projects. Research confirms 138 new projects as compared to 164 in June.

Dark Matter Technologies’ Product Evangelist Craig Rebmann honored with 2024 HW Insiders Award

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Aug. 1, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Dark Matter Technologies (Dark Matter), an innovative leader in mortgage technology backed by time-tested loan origination software and leadership, today announced that Craig Rebmann, its product evangelist, has been named a 2024 HW Insider. Now in its ninth year, the HW Insiders program recognizes talented operations professionals laying the foundation of success for their organizations.

New Industrial Manufacturing Projects Third Month in a Row of Growth with 164 New Projects for June 2024

JACKSONVILLE BEACH, Fla., July 9, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Industrial SalesLeads announced today the June 2024 results for the new planned capital project spending report for the Industrial Manufacturing industry. The Firm tracks North American planned industrial capital project activity; including facility expansions, new plant construction and significant equipment modernization projects. Research confirms 164 new projects as compared to 147 in May and 110 in April.

Dark Matter Technologies’ Richard Gagliano honored with the 2024 Inman Best of Finance award

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., June 20, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Dark Matter Technologies (Dark Matter), an innovative leader in mortgage technology backed by time-tested loan origination software and leadership, today announced that Inman has recognized its CEO Richard Gagliano with the 2024 Best of Finance award. Now in its second year, the award celebrates 150 innovative professionals demonstrating exceptional leadership and impact in the real estate, mortgage and finance sectors. Honorees are hand-selected by Inman’s editorial team.

May 2024 Makes a Comeback with 147 New Industrial Manufacturing Projects After a Steep Decline the Previous Month

JACKSONVILLE BEACH, Fla., June 7, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Industrial SalesLeads announced today the May 2024 results for the new planned capital project spending report for the Industrial Manufacturing industry. The Firm tracks North American planned industrial capital project activity; including facility expansions, new plant construction and significant equipment modernization projects. Research confirms 147 new projects as compared to 110 in April and 174 in March.

Dark Matter Technologies VP of Marketing Wes Horbatuck honored as HousingWire Marketing Leader

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., June 3, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Dark Matter Technologies (Dark Matter), an innovative leader in mortgage technology backed by time-tested loan origination software and leadership, today announced that its vice president of marketing, Wes Horbatuck, has been honored by HousingWire as one of its 2024 Marketing Leaders.

Dark Matter Technologies enhances the Empower LOS with native support for mortgage assumptions

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., May 30, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Dark Matter Technologies (Dark Matter), an innovative leader in mortgage technology backed by time-tested loan origination software and leadership, today announced enhancements to the Loan Assumptions feature in the Empower® loan origination system (LOS) that make it easier for mortgage lenders and servicers to transfer assumable mortgages to new homebuyers. The Empower LOS is the first mortgage loan origination system to announce native support for loan assumptions.

Truity Credit Union inks deal to implement the Empower LOS from Dark Matter Technologies

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., May 23, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Dark Matter Technologies (Dark Matter), an innovative new leader in mortgage technology backed by time-tested loan origination software and leadership, today welcomed Truity Credit Union (Truity) as the latest financial institution to select the Empower® loan origination system. A member-owned credit union with locations in Oklahoma, Kansas and Texas, Truity will leverage the Empower LOS to provide loan officers and members a modern, mobile-friendly experience.

66 New Food and Beverage Industry Planned Project Reports – Modest Decline in April 2024

JACKSONVILLE BEACH, Fla., May 16, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Industrial SalesLeads announced today the March 2024 results for the new planned capital project spending report for the Food and Beverage industry. The Firm tracks North American planned industrial capital project activity; including facility expansions, new plant construction and significant equipment modernization projects. Research confirms 66 new projects as compared to 73 in March 2024.

Dark Matter Technologies appoints former Ellie Mae executive as deputy chief product officer

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., May 14, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Dark Matter Technologies (Dark Matter) today announced the appointment of Vikas Rao as deputy chief product officer. Reporting directly to Chief Product Officer Stephanie Durflinger, Rao is charged with overseeing enhancements to the Empower® loan origination system (LOS) and establishing Dark Matter’s developer community, which will help lenders embed automation deeper in their origination workflows and more tightly integrate their systems using open application programming interfaces (APIs) and widgets.

Monterra Credit Union elevates the member experience with the Empower LOS from Dark Matter Technologies

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., May 7, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Dark Matter Technologies (Dark Matter), an innovative new leader in mortgage technology backed by time-tested loan origination software and leadership, today announced that Monterra Credit Union (Monterra CU), a full-service financial institution serving members throughout San Mateo County, California, the City of Palo Alto and the San Francisco Bay Area, has selected the Empower® loan origination system (LOS) for mortgage loan, home-equity loan and home-equity line of credit (HELOC) originations.

Decline in New Industrial Manufacturing Planned Industrial Projects in April 2024

JACKSONVILLE BEACH, Fla., May 7, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Industrial SalesLeads announced today the April 2024 results for the new planned capital project spending report for the Industrial Manufacturing industry. The Firm tracks North American planned industrial capital project activity; including facility expansions, new plant construction and significant equipment modernization projects. Research confirms 110 new projects as compared to 174 in March 2024.

Dark Matter Technologies’ Rich Gagliano honored as one of Jacksonville’s top 25 CEOs by Key Executives

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., April 25, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Dark Matter Technologies (Dark Matter) today announced that its CEO Rich Gagliano has been recognized by Key Executives, a periodical publication providing news and information on today’s leading corporate executives, as one of 2024’s Top 25 CEOs of Florida’s largest city, Jacksonville. The award recognizes CEOs from diverse sectors and industries whose trailblazing ideas and strategic leadership have contributed to Jacksonville’s economic significance.

Dark Matter and Total Expert partner to boost lender revenue through best-in-class mortgage automation and customer engagement

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., April 23, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Dark Matter Technologies (Dark Matter) today announced a new strategic partnership with Total Expert, the customer engagement platform purpose-built for modern financial institutions. A forthcoming bi-directional integration between Total Expert and the Empower® loan origination system (LOS) from Dark Matter will empower mortgage lenders to generate more leads, improve sales productivity and close more loans by intelligently automating and personalizing the homebuyer journey.

Patelco Credit Union selects the Empower LOS to streamline and bolster home loan and home-equity origination

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., April 18, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Dark Matter Technologies (Dark Matter), an innovative new leader in mortgage technology backed by time-tested loan origination software and leadership, today announced the implementation of the Empower® loan origination system (LOS) by Patelco Credit Union (Patelco), a Bay Area-based credit union dedicated to the financial wellness of its team, members and communities.

Dark Matter Technologies’ Michael Housch named one of North America’s preeminent CISOs

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., April 16, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Dark Matter Technologies (Dark Matter), an innovative new leader in mortgage technology backed by time-tested loan origination software and leadership, today announced that its Chief Risk and Information Security Officer Michael Housch has been named to CISOs Connect(tm)’s 2024 list of the top 100 CISOs in North America. Housch was recognized for his role as Dark Matter’s chief risk and information security officer as well as for his contributions to the cybersecurity community at large.

Q1 2024 Ends on a Strong Note with March Producing 174 New Industrial Manufacturing Planned Projects

JACKSONVILLE BEACH, Fla., April 9, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Industrial SalesLeads announced today the March 2024 results for the new planned capital project spending report for the Industrial Manufacturing industry. The Firm tracks North American planned industrial capital project activity; including facility expansions, new plant construction and significant equipment modernization projects. Research confirms 174 new projects in the Industrial Manufacturing sector as compared to 150 in February 2024.

Bill Warden of Dark Matter Technologies recognized among The Top 25 CFOs of Jacksonville

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., March 26, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Dark Matter Technologies (Dark Matter), an innovative new leader in mortgage technology backed by time-tested loan origination software and leadership, today announced that its Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Bill Warden has been recognized on the 2024 list of The Top 25 CFOs of Jacksonville. The Top CFOs awards program honors highly respected CFOs who have driven growth in their companies and the city’s business community, solidifying Jacksonville as an economic giant.

Food and Beverage Industrial Planned Projects Remains Steady with 66 Projects in February 2024

JACKSONVILLE BEACH, Fla., March 19, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Industrial SalesLeads announced today the February 2024 results for the new planned capital project spending report for the Food and Beverage industry. The Firm tracks North American planned industrial capital project activity; including facility expansions, new plant construction and significant equipment modernization projects.

February 2024 Jumps to a Strong 150 New Industrial Manufacturing Planned Projects

JACKSONVILLE BEACH, Fla., March 6, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Industrial SalesLeads announced today the February 2024 results for the new planned capital project spending report for the Industrial Manufacturing industry. The Firm tracks North American planned industrial capital project activity; including facility expansions, new plant construction and significant equipment modernization projects. Research confirms 150 new projects in the Industrial Manufacturing sector as compared to 150 in January 2024.

January 2024 Remains Steady with 66 New Food and Beverage Industry Planned Projects

JACKSONVILLE BEACH, Fla., Feb. 22, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — SalesLeads announced today the January 2024 results for the new planned capital project spending report for the Food and Beverage industry. The Firm tracks North American planned industrial capital project activity; including facility expansions, new plant construction and significant equipment modernization projects. Research confirms 66 new projects in the Food and Beverage sector as compared to 67 in December 2023.

Dark Matter Technologies unveils Horizon User Conference agenda

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Feb. 15, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Dark Matter Technologies (Dark Matter), an innovative new leader in mortgage technology backed by time-tested loan origination software and leadership, today announced the agenda for its Horizon User Conference. Open to Dark Matter clients and partners, the conference will take place at the Fontainebleau Miami Beach Hotel on April 24-25.

January 2024 Delivers a Slow 97 New Industrial Manufacturing Planned Projects

JACKSONVILLE BEACH, Fla., Feb. 8, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — SalesLeads announced today the January 2024 results for the new planned capital project spending report for the Industrial Manufacturing industry. The Firm tracks North American planned industrial capital project activity; including facility expansions, new plant construction and significant equipment modernization projects.

Dark Matter Technologies named to HousingWire’s Tech100 for innovation in loan origination technology

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Feb. 5, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Dark Matter Technologies (Dark Matter), an innovative new leader in mortgage technology backed by time-tested loan origination software and leadership, today announced it has been named to HousingWire’s 2024 Tech100 Mortgage list of companies shaping the future of the housing finance sector. HousingWire attributed the recognition to the cutting-edge technology behind the Empower(r) loan origination system (LOS), a comprehensive, bundled offering from Dark Matter that provides all-in-one mortgage origination functionality.

Dark Matter Technologies adds mortgage technology veteran Tony Fox as chief of client engagement

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Jan. 31, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Dark Matter Technologies (Dark Matter), an innovative new leader in mortgage technology backed by time-tested loan origination software and leadership, today announced industry veteran Tony Fox as its chief of client engagement.

New workflow in the Empower LOS makes it easier for mortgage lenders to consider rent payments when qualifying first-time homebuyers

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Jan. 23, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Dark Matter Technologies (Dark Matter), an innovative new leader in mortgage technology backed by time-tested loan origination software and leadership, today announced the availability of a new, automated workflow in the Empower® loan origination system (LOS) that makes it easier for lenders to identify and qualify loan applicants who could benefit from evaluation of their positive rent payment history.

61 New Food and Beverage Industry Planned Projects for November 2023 Holds Firm with October

JACKSONVILLE BEACH, Fla., Jan. 16, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Industrial SalesLeads announced today the November 2023 results for the new planned capital project spending report for the Food and Beverage industry. The Firm tracks North American planned industrial capital project activity; including facility expansions, new plant construction and significant equipment modernization projects. Research confirms 61 new projects in the Food and Beverage sector for both November and October.

136 New Industrial Manufacturing Planned Industrial Projects to Finish Out December 2023

JACKSONVILLE BEACH, Fla., Jan. 9, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Industrial SalesLeads announced today the December 2023 results for the new planned capital project spending report for the Industrial Manufacturing industry. The Firm tracks North American planned industrial capital project activity; including facility expansions, new plant construction and significant equipment modernization projects. Research confirms 136 new projects a drop from 161 in both October and November in the Industrial Manufacturing sector.

Enhanced integration between the Empower LOS and DocMagic adds support for home equity, wholesale channels

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Dec. 11, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Dark Matter Technologies (Dark Matter), an innovative new leader in mortgage technology backed by time-tested loan origination software and leadership, today announced significant enhancements to the integration between the comprehensive Empower® loan origination system (LOS) and DocMagic’s document generation solution.

Publix Employees Federal Credit Union inks contract with Dark Matter Technologies to modernize mortgage operations

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Nov. 28, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Dark Matter Technologies (Dark Matter), an innovative new leader in mortgage technology backed by time-tested loan origination software and leadership, today announced a contract with Lakeland, Florida-based Publix Employees Federal Credit Union (PEFCU). The signing is the first under Dark Matter’s new corporate structure and reflects the growing footprint of the company’s popular Empower(r) Loan Origination Platform in the credit union sector.

CUSO Home Lending rolls out Dark Matter’s Empower LOS to support mortgage and home equity products

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Nov. 16, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — CUSO Home Lending has made Empower LOS, a cloud-based loan origination system from Dark Matter Technologies (Dark Matter), available to its credit union owners. CUSO Home Lending is the first credit union service organization to leverage Empower’s newly developed joint-venture feature, which allows credit unions to offer individualized branding, products and pricing while taking advantage of the efficiency and cost savings of their CUSO’s shared services model.

73 New Food and Beverage Industry Planned Project Takes a Slight Dip in September 2023

JACKSONVILLE BEACH, Fla., Oct. 24, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — SalesLeads announced today the September 2023 results for the new planned capital project spending report for the Food and Beverage industry. The Firm tracks North American planned industrial capital project activity; including facility expansions, new plant construction and significant equipment modernization projects. Research confirms 73 new projects as compared to 77 in August in the Food and Beverage sector.

Dark Matter Technologies adds mortgage technology veteran Stephanie Durflinger as chief product officer

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Oct. 16, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Dark Matter Technologies (Dark Matter), an innovative new leader in mortgage technology backed by time-tested loan origination software and leadership, today announced the appointment of Stephanie Durflinger as chief product officer. Durflinger, a 15-year mortgage technology veteran, comes to Dark Matter from ICE Mortgage Technology, where she most recently served as senior vice president of product development.