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Actress Tao Tsuchiya Named TOKYO LIGHTS 2026 Ambassador, 12 artworks announced for Light Art Park

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Full Lineup of 12 Works Announced for Light Art Park, Artistically Directed by Kenji Kohashi. Program Includes a New Work by Yoichi Ochiai and the Japan Debut of GAIA; Viewing Area Advance Registration Opens.

Tokyo, Japan, 13th May 2026 – The Tokyo International Projection Mapping Award Executive Committee is pleased to announce that TOKYO LIGHTS 2026, a creative festival of light illuminating Tokyo’s nights, will be held from Saturday, May 23 to Sunday, May 31, 2026, at the Tokyo Metropolitan Government No. 1 Building, Citizens’ Plaza and the Nishi-Shinjuku area (including Shinjuku Chuo Park)

The Committee is also pleased to announce that actress Tao Tsuchiya has been appointed official ambassador for TOKYO LIGHTS 2026. In addition, the Committee is unveiling the full lineup of 12 planned works for Light Art Park, the event’s light art program under the artistic direction of Kenji Kohashi. The program will bring together notable works from Japan and abroad, including a new installation by Yoichi Ochiai, the Japan debut of GAIA, and legacy works from Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai. Viewing Area Advance Registration Now Open via official website!

Tao Tsuchiya, Ambassador for TOKYO LIGHT 2026

Official Ambassador

The Committee is pleased to announce the appointment of actress Tao Tsuchiya as the official ambassador for TOKYO LIGHTS 2026. Widely supported across generations and known for continually taking on new creative challenges, Ms. Tsuchiya will help promote the event and will also appear at the Grand Finale on Sunday, May 31, 2026.

Tao Tsuchiya Comments: “My first encounter with TOKYO LIGHTS was in 2022. I was deeply moved by the experience, which felt as though I had traveled into another world, and since then my family and I have visited every year. It is a great honor to now take on the role of ambassador. Projection mapping and light art connect people and connect generations and perhaps may even connect us to the universe. I believe they hold limitless possibilities. I hope to share this experience with many people at the venue.”

Born in Tokyo on February 3, 1995, Tao Tsuchiya made her film debut in Tokyo Sonata (2008) and rose to national prominence after being cast as the heroine of NHK’s morning drama series Mare (2015). Since then, she has built a wide-ranging career across film, television, stage, and animation, with more than 37 starring works as of 2026. 

Five Themes of VISIBLE TOKYO

Under the concept of VISIBLE TOKYO, TOKYO LIGHTS 2026 presents five themes through which visitors can experience the city in light: Visible CITY, Visible NATURE, Visible HEART, Visible CONNECTION, and Visible IMAGINATION. Through these themes, the event seeks to visualize the many elements that shape Tokyo—its urban landscape, nature, emotions, human connections, and creativity—through the shared language of light.

Visible CITY expresses Tokyo itself through light, including the flow of the city, traffic, signs of human presence, and data.
Visible NATURE presents installations that evoke the breath of nature and the subtle movements of life.
Visible HEART features artworks that project emotions, memories, and lingering traces of feeling as light. 
Visible CONNECTION explores interfaces of light linking the city and nature, and people and the city. 
Visible IMAGINATION offers participatory and immersive expressions designed to stimulate creativity and inspiration.

Light Art Park

For a limited period, Light Art Park will transform Shinjuku Chuo Park into an immersive environment of light art. Under the artistic direction of Kenji Kohashi, who has led numerous international events and large-scale festivals including Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, artists from Japan and overseas will depict the “invisible Tokyo” through light.

Light Art Park is organized around four themes—Visible CITY, Visible NATURE, Visible HEART, and Visible CONNECTION. Throughout the venue, visitors will encounter works that give physical form to these themes, allowing them to experience the world of VISIBLE TOKYO as they walk through the park.

Featured 5 Works

GAIA / Visible HEART / Lawn Area (East) / Luke Jerram / United Kingdom
Courtesy of Light Art Collection

Making its highly anticipated Japan debut—an immersive experience of viewing Earth from space

Photo (c) R.o.R Festival & Ana Rojc

Photo (c) R.o.R Festival & Ana Rojc

Created by Luke Jerram, known for works that cross artistic disciplines, GAIA is a monumental Earth installation at seven meters in diameter. Produced using high-resolution NASA imagery of the Earth’s surface, the work offers an immersive experience akin to viewing the planet from space. The installation will make its Japan debut at TOKYO LIGHTS 2026.

Embrace / Visible CITY / Fun More Time Hiroba / Beamhacker / Australia

Human connection expands outward as ripples of light

This participatory installation by Beamhacker, known for interactive works combining light and mirrors, invites visitors to join hands with the human-shaped silhouettes arranged around the piece. As they do so, ripples of light spread outward in a chain reaction, and the installation becomes increasingly dynamic through communication and cooperation among participants.

Liquid Universe: Sōbō Chūfu — An Unclassifiable Entomologia of the Luminous Swarm / Visible CONNECTION / Chobo-no-Mori / Yoichi Ochiai / Japan

A new installation by Yoichi Ochiai, where the lights of nature and the city intersect.

Created for TOKYO LIGHTS 2026 by Yoichi Ochiai, this new installation brings together different forms of light found in nature and in the city—such as fireflies, bioluminescent organisms, and LEDs—within a four-meter pillar of light. Amid imagery continuously generated by computational nature, the work invites visitors to reconsider the boundary between the natural and the artificial.

Visible TOWER / Visible CITY / Fun More Time Hiroba / V_T / Japan

This tower-shaped installation visualizes the memories and everyday activities of people passing through the city as “memories of light.” During the day, it reflects the surrounding urban landscape and its visitors like a mirror; at night, AI-generated collages of the city’s memories appear on an LED display. Visitors may also walk through the sculpture itself and experience these “memories of light” at close range.  V_T:YAMACHANG / Kenji Kohashi / Naoya Murayama

INTER-WORLD/Co-cooner: Apparent motion of celestial bodies 
/ Visible NATURE / Hana-no-Mori / Akihito Okunaka / Japan

A legacy work from Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai that evokes the cycles of nature

This experiential work was exhibited as an official program of Study: Osaka Kansai International Art Festival 2025 at Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai. Through a soft sculptural form that amplifies natural phenomena created by the interaction of air, water, and sunlight, the work encourages visitors to reflect on how human beings are connected to the world. Visitors are invited to step inside and experience being enveloped by pods of changing light.

Additional Works and Open Call Program

In addition to the featured works above, Light Art Park will include a range of other installations, including Seeds of Light— Egg of Hope, first exhibited at Burning Man in the Nevada desert in the United States; Photosynthesis, in which FLIGHTGRAF, a headliner at one of Europe’s leading light festivals, depicts the breathing cycle of plants; and TOKYO Hyakka Ryōran, which likens Tokyo’s individuality to a giant blooming flower. Throughout the venue, visitors will encounter light-based expressions that resonate with both the city and nature.

As opportunities to present light art in public spaces in Japan remain limited, the event has also held an open call and will exhibit works by emerging artists and students selected through the screening process. Through these efforts, TOKYO LIGHTS 2026 aims to help foster a new generation of artists and creators working in light-based expression.

1minute Projection Mapping Competition

The 1minute Projection Mapping Competition is one of the world’s most established and prestigious international projection mapping competitions, originating in Japan since 2012. Each year, creators compete for top honors with works running from one minute to one minute fifty-nine seconds. Bringing together leading creators from around the world as well as rising young talent, the competition offers a unique opportunity in Japan to experience a wide range of highly accomplished and distinctive works in one place.

The competition invited entries under the theme “Dialogue”. A total of 412 entries were received from 65 countries and regions around the world. Finalists selected from among these entries will compete for the Grand Prix.

Jury Member and Invited Artist
Ouchhh / Digital Media Artist / Turkey

A global creative new media studio that develops data-driven expression at the intersection of art and technology. Guided by the concept of “using data as paint and algorithms as brushes,” the studio creates immersive installations and public art powered by AI and data in locations around the world. Based in Istanbul, it has delivered more than 75 international projects and received numerous international honors, including the Red Dot Design Award.

Kentaro Tanaka / Video Creator / Graphic Designer (Winner of the previous competition) / Japan

Born in 2000 and raised in Sapporo, he won 1minute Projection Mapping 2024. He has participated in the Video Mapping Festival in Amiens, France, as well as an artist residency in Lille, France. Centering his practice on Cinema 4D, he works across 3DCG and graphic design, exploring visual expression inspired by subtle moments of discomfort and dissonance that surface in everyday life.

MCs for the International Competition Awards Ceremony

For the International Competition Awards Ceremony, Tetsuya Bessho and Aki Shibuya will serve as MCs.

Tetsuya Bessho

Tetsuya Bessho – Actor; Representative of Short Shorts Film Festival & Asia

Aki Shibuya: Bilingual MC; Journalist

Short Shorts Film Festival & Asia 2026, led by Mr. Bessho, will be held during the same period as this event, creating a connection between two international visual media festivals. Ms. Shibuya will return as MC for the fifth consecutive year since the 2021 competition, helping create a vibrant bilingual program in both Japanese and English.

Official Website of the 1minute Projection Mapping Competition:
https://1minute-pm.com/

Advance Registration Information
Please note, however, that for the 1minute Projection Mapping Competition, attendance in the viewing area will require advance registration on a first-come, first-served basis due to venue capacity limits.

1minute Projection Mapping Competition Viewing Area Registration

  • Advance Registration Start: Thursday, April 28, 3:00 p.m. 
  • Venue: Viewing Area, Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building No.1 – Citizens’ Plaza
  • Admission fee: Free
  • Registration website: https://cloud-pass.jp/get/tokyolights2026

Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building No.1 – Citizens’ Plaza, the event venue

Event Overview: TOKYO LIGHTS 2026

TOKYO LIGHTS is a festival of light born in 2021 that illuminates Tokyo’s nights. Centered on an international projection mapping competition featuring creators from around the world and experiential entertainment that fuses light, art, and technology, the event sends a message of creativity and hope toward the future.

Event Title: TOKYO LIGHTS 2026

Venues:
Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building No.1, Tokyo Citizen’s Plaza

(2-8-1 Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 160-0023)
Shinjuku Chuo Park

(2-11 Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo)

Dates (scheduled):
Saturday, May 23 to Sunday, May 31, 2026

1minute Projection Mapping Competition

  1. Screenings: Saturday, May 23; Sunday, May 24; and Sunday, May 31, 2026
  2. Screenings / Awards Ceremony: Saturday, May 30, 2026

Light Art Park
Saturday, May 23 to Sunday, May 31, 2026

Grand Finale
Sunday, May 31, 2026

Organizer:
Projection Mapping International Award TOKYO Executive Committee

Co-host:
Tokyo Metropolitan Government

Official Website: https://tokyolights.jp

Social Media:
X (formerly Twitter): https://x.com/tokyolights_jp
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tokyolights_jp/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tokyolights.jp
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tokyolightsjp

Media Contact

Organization: TOKYO LIGHTS 2026 PR Office (Antil Inc.)

Contact Person: Ishida

Website: https://tokyolights.jp

Email: Send Email

Contact Number: +81368217863

City: Tokyo

Country:Japan

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Adlerberg Capital LLC Unveils Integrated Cycle‑Driven Investment Framework

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Boutique investment manager launches documented multi‑layer framework for institutional and professional capital focused on cross‑cycle research and dynamic risk architecture.

Golden, Colorado, United States, 16th Sep 2026 – Adlerberg Capital LLC, a boutique investment management firm serving institutional and professional capital, formalises its integrated investment framework that unites fundamental company research, market‑cycle analysis, global opportunity screening and structured risk oversight. The firm builds portfolio architecture around each client’s unique capital objectives rather than pre‑packaged investment products, delivering asset management, independent risk assessment, family office advisory and institutional mandate services for market participants seeking durable cross‑cycle outcomes.

Many investment portfolios demonstrate surface‑level diversification under benign market conditions yet remain exposed to common liquidity drivers, interest‑rate shifts and correlated growth assumptions. Adlerberg Capital implements a structured four‑phase workflow consisting of discovery, architecture, implementation and periodic review. Each engagement opens with clarification of investment objectives, liquidity requirements, time horizon, governance parameters, risk capacity and unacceptable downside scenarios. Portfolio design and allocation boundaries are defined subsequently. All key investment decisions are formally documented to allow reassessment amid evolving market regimes or changes in client circumstances.

 

The firm’s research methodology merges micro‑level business fundamentals with macro‑cycle awareness. Analysis connects corporate economics and industry competitive dynamics to external factors including liquidity trends, credit conditions, policy adjustments and broader market cycles. Andrew Lahde, Chief Investment Officer for Equity Investments and Strategic Investment Program Professor at Adlerberg Capital, leads case‑based research covering credit cycles, market structure, contrarian analysis and risk governance.

“Independent analysis carries meaningful weight only when supported by empirical evidence, thoughtful position sizing, liquidity evaluation and clear thesis‑invalidation criteria,” said Andrew Lahde, Chief Investment Officer Equity Investments at Adlerberg Capital. “Our analytical work does not aim to replicate historical successful trades. It seeks to identify how shifting financing environments and market regimes may alter the long‑term viability of investment assumptions.”

Adlerberg Capital’s research scope covers United States equities, global growth‑oriented businesses, exchange‑traded instruments, macro cycles and industry rotation themes. Structural research looks past short‑term market narratives and evaluates technology adoption curves, capital‑intensity profiles, competitive landscape shifts and policy frameworks that drive sustained value creation. Core research sectors span technology and digital infrastructure including software, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and platform business models; advanced manufacturing, automation and supply‑chain realignment; healthcare innovation alongside demographic and regulatory developments; plus energy and resources with focus on supply security, transition dynamics and commodity‑market sensitivity.

Risk oversight is treated as a continuously evolving condition instead of static portfolio settings. The firm conducts multi‑dimensional risk evaluation combining single‑security analysis with enterprise‑wide portfolio scenario testing. Review items include investment thesis milestones and failure triggers; position, sector, geographic, factor and counterparty concentration; credit standing and refinancing exposures; liquidity performance under stressed markets; correlation behaviour during adverse market episodes; portfolio recovery potential, rebalancing feasibility and governance response protocols.

 

The Atlas Investment Program represents the firm’s formal five‑layer documented framework for institutional and professional capital targeting global growth‑focused assets, with initial strategic emphasis on German‑market opportunities. The structure incorporates fundamental financial and industry supply‑demand analysis; structural trend research covering technology, manufacturing and policy‑led transformation; long‑horizon evaluation designed to filter short‑term speculative activity; geographically diversified allocation across the United States, Europe and selected cross‑border assets; and defined execution protocols paired with tiered risk controls and consistent research documentation standards.

Service offerings are constructed to align with individual client mandates. Portfolio construction remains tightly coupled to supporting research and risk assessment workflows. Service lines include research‑led asset management covering mandate definition, execution and ongoing monitoring; standalone risk management assessments covering concentration, credit, liquidity, correlation and cycle‑related exposures; family office advisory addressing governance, liquidity planning, asset allocation, reporting and multi‑generational investment aims; institutional services built to satisfy fiduciary requirements, internal constraints and oversight obligations; and a research platform organising corporate, industry, macro‑credit and portfolio‑level evidence to support traceable investment deliberations.

Initial consultations prioritise factual alignment before formal portfolio proposals are prepared. Early‑stage discussions explore organisational context, capital purpose, existing operational constraints and areas requiring enhanced research or governance oversight. Collaborative engagements commence by establishing what capital is intended to achieve, what stresses it must withstand and what level of documentation is appropriate for each set of investment decisions.

About Adlerberg Capital LLC

Adlerberg Capital LLC is a boutique investment manager delivering fundamental research, cycle analysis, global allocation and disciplined risk control for institutions and professional capital. Its streamlined team structure supports clear accountability, deep research work and deliberate global opportunity selection. The firm provides asset management, independent risk evaluation, family office advisory, institutional mandate support and structured research platform services. Further information can be accessed at https://adlerbergcapital.com/.

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Story Group Named 2026 IABE International Excellence Award Winner

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Story Group has been named a 2026 IABE International Excellence Award Winner, receiving the highest level of recognition issued by the International Association for Business Excellence for exceptional strategic communications and high-stakes reputation expertise.

Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States, 16th Sep 2026 — Story Group, the Charlottesville, Virginia-based strategic communications firm serving enterprise organizations, executives, public figures, and mission-driven organizations, has been named a 2026 IABE International Excellence Award Winner by the International Association for Business Excellence.

The International Excellence Award represents the highest level of recognition issued by the International Association for Business Excellence, recognizing organizations that demonstrate exceptional standards of professionalism, customer excellence, operational integrity, industry experience, and digital presence on an international scale.

View Story Group’s official 2026 IABE International Excellence Award recipient profile.

Story Group has established a distinguished reputation in strategic communications for high-stakes moments, with expertise spanning crisis communications, public relations, executive communications, reputation management, public affairs, strategic visibility, premium video production, litigation and regulatory communications, and major corporate launches and transitions.

The firm’s positioning is direct: Protect enterprise value. Shape the narrative.

Visit Story Group to learn more about its strategic communications capabilities and work with organizations operating in some of the most consequential environments in business and public life.

Story Group Recognized at IABE’s Highest International Level

The 2026 IABE International Excellence Award places Story Group at the highest recognition level within the International Association for Business Excellence’s award framework.

IABE’s recognition program evaluates organizations across five core Excellence Standards:

  • Digital Presence
  • Customer Reputation
  • Operational Standing
  • Industry Tenure
  • Professional Integrity

Story Group met the requirements for the International Excellence distinction during the 2026 evaluation period.

The recognition reflects the firm’s established presence in the strategic communications industry and its ability to deliver sophisticated communications solutions for organizations and leaders facing complex, high-stakes circumstances.

The International Association for Business Excellence describes International Excellence as its highest level of recognition, representing organizations operating at an exceptional global standard.

Learn more about the International Association for Business Excellence.

A Strategic Communications Firm Built for High-Stakes Moments

Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Charlottesville, Virginia, Story Group has developed a premium strategic communications model built around senior-level expertise, integrated strategy, creative execution, and measurable outcomes.

According to Story Group, the firm advises Fortune 500 companies, national nonprofits, high-profile individuals, and mission-critical causes.

Its team brings experience across media, corporate leadership, marketing, entertainment, public affairs, and strategic communications.

Story Group operates as a remote-first organization with senior professionals serving clients across major markets and time zones.

The firm’s philosophy is that consequential organizations need strategic partners rather than conventional vendors. That philosophy brings strategy, creativity, and execution together around the issues that matter most to an organization’s reputation and enterprise value.

Story Group’s capabilities include crisis communications, public relations, public affairs, executive communications, reputation management, strategic visibility, premium video production, brand development, media placement, and communications surrounding litigation, regulatory exposure, launches, transitions, and other high-stakes situations.

Crisis Communications and Reputation Protection

Story Group’s crisis communications practice is designed for organizations that need experienced strategic counsel when circumstances move quickly.

The firm’s crisis response capabilities include immediate crisis response, situation assessment, risk mapping, holding statements, real-time messaging, media inquiry management, spokesperson preparation, internal communications, and employee messaging.

Story Group states that its active crisis response operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week, with a 15-minute response SLA.

The firm has positioned crisis communications as a discipline that goes far beyond responding to reporters. Its approach encompasses the strategic decisions that can influence an organization’s reputation, stakeholders, employees, customers, investors, and long-term enterprise value.

That expertise is complemented by Story Group’s reputation recovery capabilities, which address organizations seeking to rebuild trust, reshape narratives, strengthen digital reputation, re-engage stakeholders, and establish a new chapter following a major reputational event.

Executive Communications and Reputation

Story Group also specializes in communications for CEOs, founders, C-suite leaders, and other high-profile executives.

Its executive communications work includes thought leadership development, media training, personal brand strategy, executive communications, reputation defense, board and investor communications, media management, and proactive narrative development.

The firm’s work recognizes the growing connection between executive reputation and organizational reputation.

For highly visible leaders, communications can influence relationships with employees, customers, investors, boards, journalists, partners, and other stakeholders.

Story Group brings senior-level communications strategy to those environments, helping executives build authority proactively while preparing for moments of scrutiny when they arise.

Strategic Visibility and National Media

Story Group’s work also includes strategic visibility and media positioning.

The firm works with executives, founders, enterprise brands, authors, thought leaders, nonprofits, and organizations seeking greater recognition and authority.

Its capabilities include national media booking strategy, thought leadership, op-ed development and placement, book tour strategy, speaking engagement strategy, podcast and digital media opportunities, executive highlight reels, and recognition submissions.

The firm’s broader public relations capabilities include media relations, press releases, interview preparation, thought leadership, and national media booking.

Story Group’s website identifies media exposure across prominent U.S. and international outlets and positions the firm as a strategic partner for organizations seeking meaningful visibility rather than publicity for its own sake.

Strategic Communications With Measurable Business Outcomes

Story Group’s public portfolio demonstrates the breadth of situations in which the firm applies its strategic communications expertise.

Its published work includes communications campaigns involving healthcare organizations, Fortune 500 companies, technology companies, financial institutions, pharmaceutical companies, nonprofits, manufacturers, energy organizations, professional services firms, private equity, defense technology, and high-profile individuals.

Examples published by Story Group include a federal policy and regulatory campaign associated with $12 billion in protected revenue and three bills passed; a cybersecurity SaaS launch generating 22 million impressions and an $18 million pipeline; a regional bank regulatory investigation associated with 97.2% customer retention; and a healthcare market-entry campaign reporting 22% first-year market share.

The firm’s case studies also highlight executive positioning, reputation recovery, national visibility, thought leadership, litigation communications, corporate transitions, and major launches.

Explore Story Group’s published work and case studies.

These examples demonstrate the firm’s broader philosophy: strategic communications should ultimately contribute to meaningful organizational outcomes.

A Senior-Only Approach

Story Group’s operating model is another defining feature of the firm.

The company describes itself as a senior-only strategic communications firm, emphasizing experienced professionals directly involved in high-value client relationships.

The firm reports that it was founded in 2011 and maintains its headquarters in Charlottesville, Virginia, while operating remotely across multiple major markets.

Story Group also reports an average employee tenure of eight years and an 88% annual employee retention rate, reflecting an emphasis on continuity and long-term relationships.

Its leadership includes Founder and CEO Aaron Evans, who brings more than 20 years of experience in strategic messaging, crisis communications, and reputation management; Chief Operating Officer Brittnie Furuvald, whose background includes enterprise marketing experience with Fox Racing, Lids, and major retail brands; and Vice President Vincent Catalano, who oversees senior client relationships, strategic partnerships, and operational execution.

The result is a communications firm structured around experienced professionals and long-term strategic relationships.

Story Group’s Charlottesville Roots and Global Reach

Story Group’s headquarters are in Charlottesville, Virginia, but the firm’s reach extends well beyond its home market.

The company serves organizations across the United States and internationally, operating a remote-first model designed to support clients across multiple markets and time zones.

Its client profile includes Fortune 500 companies, national nonprofits, high-profile individuals, enterprise brands, executives, public figures, regulated industries, and mission-driven organizations.

That combination of Charlottesville roots and international reach is central to the firm’s identity.

Story Group represents a modern strategic communications organization capable of operating wherever high-stakes communications require senior expertise.

International Excellence for a Globally Oriented Firm

The 2026 IABE International Excellence Award is particularly meaningful because of the global scope of Story Group’s work.

Strategic communications today operates across borders.

A corporate announcement can reach international media within minutes. An executive reputation issue can move across markets instantly. A regulatory event can attract global attention. A product launch can require coordinated communications across multiple regions.

Story Group’s capabilities are designed for precisely this environment.

The firm brings together strategy, public relations, media relations, crisis response, executive communications, reputation management, public affairs, video production, and strategic visibility under one integrated communications model.

The International Excellence designation recognizes that level of professional capability at IABE’s highest recognition tier.

It is an acknowledgment of Story Group as an organization operating at an exceptional global standard within its field.

Story Group Earns a Prestigious 2026 Recognition

The International Association for Business Excellence congratulates Story Group on earning the 2026 IABE International Excellence Award.

The award recognizes a Charlottesville-based firm that has developed an international-caliber strategic communications platform serving organizations and leaders at some of the highest levels of business, media, public affairs, and public life.

Story Group’s expertise in high-stakes communications, crisis response, executive reputation, public relations, strategic visibility, premium video production, and reputation recovery reflects a sophisticated approach to protecting and strengthening organizational reputation.

The firm has built its reputation around situations where communications matter most.

Where enterprise value is at stake.

Where leadership reputation matters.

Where public perception can influence business outcomes.

Where timing matters.

Where strategy matters.

Where execution matters.

And where the quality of communications can have consequences far beyond a single news cycle.

The 2026 IABE International Excellence Award recognizes Story Group at the highest level of the International Association for Business Excellence’s recognition program and places the firm among organizations recognized for exceptional standards on a worldwide scale.

About Story Group

Story Group is a Charlottesville, Virginia-based strategic communications firm specializing in high-stakes communications for enterprise brands, executives, public figures, regulated industries, nonprofits, and mission-driven organizations.

Founded in 2011, Story Group provides crisis communications, public relations, public affairs, executive communications, reputation management, strategic visibility, premium video production, brand development, media placement, and communications strategy for major corporate events and sensitive situations.

Contact Story Group for a confidential conversation.

About the International Association for Business Excellence

The International Association for Business Excellence is a global business recognition organization evaluating organizations across five core Excellence Standards: Digital Presence, Customer Reputation, Operational Standing, Industry Tenure, and Professional Integrity.

Its recognition program includes City, Regional, National, and International levels, with International Excellence representing the highest level of recognition issued by the organization.

The International Association for Business Excellence recognizes organizations across industries and countries that demonstrate exceptional standards of business excellence.

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Award: 2026 IABE International Excellence Award
Recipient: Story Group
Location: Charlottesville, Virginia
Industry: Public Relations / Video Production
Recognition Level: International Excellence

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Official award recognition and recipient information are available through Story Group’s IABE recipient profile.

Story Group — 2026 IABE International Excellence Award Winner

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PSI Mud Agitators Engineered to Prevent Shaft Deflection

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Houston, TX, United States, 16th Sep 2026 — Process Solutions International (PSI) builds its MAX2000 mud agitators around a drop bearing design created specifically to handle the shaft deflection that occurs in deep tanks, a problem that shortens the service life of agitators built without this feature. The design lets crews maintain the bearing from the top side of the tank instead of draining or entering the vessel.

Solving a Deep Tank Problem

PSI’s mud agitators use a rugged drop bearing casting that bolts directly to the top of the tank without requiring an additional supporting structure. Oversized high-capacity taper roller bearings absorb the radial and axial loads that come off the impeller shaft, and the units use common output flange dimensions so operators can drop in a replacement at an existing installation without reworking the tank. Every agitator is built around a reinforced cast iron gear case housing helical bevel gearing, with gears precision ground and hardened to keep backlash low and let thermal capacity exceed torque capacity. A sight glass lets an operator check lubrication levels without removing any components, and a keyless bushing gives a full range of impeller depth settings on the shaft.

Built for Hazardous Locations Worldwide

PSI configures its motor and gearbox combinations to meet UL, ATEX, and IECEx requirements, so the same agitator platform can be installed in classified hazardous areas across the United States, the Middle East, and other international markets without a separate design for each region. Operators can also choose between hydrofoil impellers, which move fluid in an axial flow, or canted blade impellers, which produce a combined radial and axial flow, in either carbon or stainless steel.

“Shaft deflection is one of the most common reasons agitators fail early in deep tank service. We engineered the drop bearing specifically to solve that problem and to be serviced from the top, without asking a crew to enter a tank,” said Kye Keliehor, representative of Process Solutions International.

PSI has been designing and manufacturing its mud agitators alongside its centrifugal and progressive cavity pump lines since 1991.

About Process Solutions International

Process Solutions International (PSI) has been manufacturing industrial equipment since 1991. Based in Houston, Texas, with a secondary location in Midland, Texas, PSI designs and builds pumps, mud agitators, gas management systems, material handling equipment, and cleaning and filtration systems for the oil and gas, construction, mining, and industrial sectors. PSI holds ISO 9001, UL, ATEX and IECEx, and CEMA certifications and operates the MAX2000, MAKDADDY, and vAK product brands.

Learn more at:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/processsolutionsinternational

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/process-solutions-international/

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