Moovair named Exclusive Heating and Cooling Partner of the CHL. Sep 15, 2026, 09:41 ET Partnership highlights Moovair's continued growth as a leading Canadian home-comfort brand while connecting with fans across the WHL, OHL and QMJHL through season-long activations, national broadcasts and marquee CHL events TORONTO, Sept. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ - The Canadian Hockey League (CHL) today announced a new partnership with Moovair that spans the CHL and its Member Leagues - the Western Hockey League (WHL), Ontario Hockey League (OHL), and Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League (QMJHL). Under the agreement, the Canadian home-comfort brand becomes the Exclusive Heating and Cooling Partner of the CHL and an Official Partner of the WHL, OHL, and QMJHL. Built around a shared belief in bringing comfort to moments that matter, the partnership will connect Moovair with fans and families across all Member Leagues through engaging in-arena promotions, digital and broadcast exposure, and activations at the CHL's two marquee events. As one of Canada's fastest-growing heat pump brands, Moovair is built specifically for Canadian homes, climates and communities. This partnership extends that connection coast to coast, bringing the brand closer to hockey fans in communities where many of our customers, contractors and dealer partners live and work. Whether fans are enjoying time together at home or cheering on their favourite team at the rink, Moovair will help make those experiences more comfortable. "Moovair and the CHL are a natural fit. We share a passion for performance, a commitment to excellence and deep roots in the communities we serve. CHL communities are our communities, and we're proud to be part of them," stated Keith Strachan, President of The Master Group - the organization behind the exclusive private-label Moovair brand. "As Moovair continues to grow across Canada, this partnership provides an exciting opportunity to connect with families in a meaningful way while reinforcing the trust, reliability and comfort that define our brand." "Moovair's focus on bringing comfort to moments that matter makes it an ideal partner for the CHL and our Member Leagues, as the excitement of our game brings families and communities together," said Ryan Hudecki, Vice-President of Partnerships for the CHL. "From rewarding fans in arenas throughout the WHL, OHL, and QMJHL to supporting our signature CHL events, this partnership will create memorable experiences for fans while strengthening Moovair's ties with hockey communities across Canada." During the regular season, Moovair will activate across the WHL, OHL, and QMJHL through the "Moovair Moov of the Game," an in-arena seat upgrade for two fans. The promotion is designed to create memorable experiences for fans while reinforcing Moovair's commitment to comfort, community and connection. The activation will take place at 80 regular-season games in 16 markets across the CHL's Member Leagues. Participating markets will include Brandon, Calgary, Edmonton, Lethbridge, Penticton, and Swift Current in the WHL; Barrie, Kingston, Kitchener, Niagara, and Oshawa in the OHL; and Blainville-Boisbriand, Charlottetown, Moncton, Newfoundland, and Sherbrooke in the QMJHL. Moovair's presence will also extend across the digital platforms of the WHL, OHL, and QMJHL through web advertising and inclusion in e-newsletters. Each CHL national broadcast will also feature Moovair rinkboard exposure and a dedicated branded feature. Together, these activations will give Moovair a national platform to engage with hockey fans while continuing to build awareness of a Canadian brand trusted in homes across the country. The partnership builds on Moovair's role as a partner of the 2026 Memorial Cup presented by Kubota in Kelowna, British Columbia. The expanded CHL partnership represents another milestone in Moovair's continued national growth and investment in community-based brand building. As the Exclusive Heating and Cooling Partner of the CHL, Moovair will continue to connect comfort with memorable hockey experiences through a range of fan engagement initiatives at the 2026 CHL USA Prospects Challenge on Dec. 1 in Chicoutimi and Dec. 2 in Québec City, Québec, and at the 2027 Memorial Cup presented by Kubota from May 20-30 in Guelph, Ontario, including the "Moovair Moov of the Game" seat upgrade at both events. Together, Moovair, the CHL, and its Member Leagues will continue creating fan experiences that connect the comfort of home with the excitement of live hockey at CHL events and throughout the WHL, OHL, and QMJHL. About the Canadian Hockey League (CHL) The Canadian Hockey League (CHL) is the world's largest development hockey league, featuring 52 Canadian and nine American teams across the Western Hockey League (WHL), Ontario Hockey League (OHL), and Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League (QMJHL). The CHL supplies more players to the National Hockey League (NHL) than any other league and supports student-athletes through significant investment in education and scholarship programs. Each year, nearly 1,000 CHL graduates receive support through WHL, OHL, and QMJHL scholarship programs, with CHL clubs investing nearly $10 million annually in player education and scholarship support. During the 2025-26 NHL season, more than 475 CHL alumni were among the 1,033-plus players to appear in at least one game. At the 2026 NHL Draft, 106 CHL-developed players were selected - the most of any development league worldwide and the CHL's highest total since 2010 - including 16 first-round picks. For more information, please visit chl.ca. About Moovair Built for Canada. Proven across the country. Moovair designs heat pump systems specifically for Canadian homes and climates. With over 200,000 units installed nationwide, Moovair has become one of the most trusted names in heat pump comfort, known for reliability, durability, and consistent performance year after year. From ductless, ducted, and add-on systems, Moovair offers a complete range of energy-efficient solutions from accessible entry-level models to advanced, high-performance units. Every system is engineered with the latest technology and meets the highest industry standards, delivering dependable comfort in every season. Backed by Master. Moovair is supported coast to coast by The Master Group, a leading HVAC-R distributor founded in Québec in 1952, with almost 100 branches across North America and 2,000 employees dedicated to service and support. Master has been recognized as one of Canada's Best Managed Companies every year since 2011, reinforcing the strength, stability, and long-term commitment behind the Moovair brand. SOURCE Master Group

Liebherr hands over its first wheeled excavators to its partner Kubota. Production of the new wheeled excavators is taking place at the Liebherr Group's founding site in Kirchdorf an der Iller. A new production line was integrated into the existing factory buildings for the project. The nine- and eleven-ton models developed as part of the partnership are the exclusive products manufactured on this production line. A total of four models are produced here: the Liebherr A 909 Compact and A 911 Compact wheeled excavators, and the Kubota KW095 and KW115 wheeled excavators. This clear focus on this product range enables efficient processes, short lead times and consistent adherence to Liebherr's proven quality standards. The handover of the first machines to Kubota underlines the close and trusting partnership between Liebherr and Kubota. Strategic partnership between Kubota and Liebherr Through this strategic partnership, the two companies are combining their expertise to create forward-looking solutions that set new standards and offer added value to their customers. As part of this partnership, the two companies benefit from each other's expertise: the proven quality of Liebherr's wheeled excavators and the high-performance engine from the Japanese Kubota Corporation. This collaboration is a first for both companies: For the first time, Liebherr is offering two wheeled excavators in the nine- and eleven-ton classes, whilst Kubota has added wheeled excavators to its range for the first time with these two models. Double honour: the iF DESIGN AWARD and the "Red Dot: Best of the Best" for Liebherr and Kubota wheeled excavators These high-performance machines impress not only with their compactness and versatility, but also with their design. In addition to the iF DESIGN AWARD, the Liebherr A 909 Compact and A 911 Compact wheeled excavators, together with the Kubota KW095 and KW115 wheeled excavators, received the highest accolade of the Red Dot Design Award: "Red Dot: Best of the Best". As part of the symbolic handover of the first wheeled excavators to Kubota, the certificates for the two awards were also presented to representatives of Kubota.

ASU-Beebe announces workforce partnership with Kubota TECH in diesel technology, power sports programs. SEARCY, Ark. - Arkansas State University-Beebe announced the addition of the Kubota TECH Center of Excellence training program to its power sports and diesel technology curriculum at its Searcy campus. As a result of the partnership with Kubota TECH, students completing the ASU-Beebe power sports or diesel technology programs will be prepared to enter the workforce as highly skilled Kubota technicians through industry supported curriculum, diagnostic tools, hands-on training and stackable certifications. "As a valued Kubota TECH partnering school, we appreciate your ongoing commitment to developing the next generation of diesel technicians," said Jeff Wagley, manager of educational partnerships at Kubota Tractor Corp. "Together, we are working to create greater awareness of career opportunities within the industry and connect prospective students with high-quality training pathways." Through Kubota TECH's partnership with the National Coalition of Certification Centers (NC3), ASU-Beebe will be recognized as an NC3 Leadership School. The Kubota TECH NC3 certification program provides students with the essential knowledge and skills needed to perform tasks on Kubota equipment effectively and efficiently. Dr. Blake Perkins, vice chancellor for academics at ASU-Beebe, said: "The collaboration with Kubota TECH reflects our commitment to equipping our students with the skills needed for successful careers in the power sports and diesel technology industries, allowing us to provide our students with opportunities and access to industry-leading training and certification." Kubota TECH is dedicated to education and works with each school to develop world-class Kubota Centers of Excellence. NC3 is the administering body for industry credentials. For Kubota, this eliminates the burden of establishing and maintaining the many relationships and contracts with schools. NC3's ecosystem is scalable, flexible and inherently provides better access to education, while providing critical manufacturer expertise to students.