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Bristol


COI Edit Request 3 May 2026

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Proposed addition to the Arts section.

The culture section does not currently mention Encounters Film Festival which is a significant part of Bristol's screen culture. Not sure if it would be best listed under Arts or Media but would appreicate it if an independent editor could take a look. Encounters is recognised around the world and has been running for over 30 years.

Here's a suggested addition:

"Bristol is also home to Encounters Film Festival, the UK's longest-running international short film festival, which has launched the careers of filmmakers including Lynne Ramsay, Julia Ducournau and Charlotte Wells, and has welcomed guests including Hayao Miyazaki, Charlie Kaufman, Michel Gondry and Matt Groening.[1][2]"

Declared COI: I am the Executive Director of Encounters Film Festival. DaveTaylorMatthews (talk) 19:06, 3 May 2026 (UTC)

Tado°

Hello, I am affiliated with tado° GmbH and am disclosing this per WP:PAID. The current article has not been substantially updated since 2017 and containa outdated information. I am requesting that an independent editor review the following changes. All claims are sourced to third-party publications. I understand that editors may modify, condense, or decline parts of this request and am happy withy any small update possible.

Infobox

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Industry — change from "Home automation" to "Home energy management"


Lead paragraph

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Current text: "tado° GmbH is a German technology company headquartered in Munich (Germany) and a manufacturer of home thermostats and air conditioning controls."

Proposed replacement:

tado° GmbH is a German home energy management company headquartered in Munich.[3] The company develops smart thermostats, smart air conditioning controls, heat pump optimization and energy management software.[4] tado° was founded in Munich by Christian Deilmann, Johannes Schwarz and Valentin Sawadski in 2011.[5] Panasonic Corporation is a strategic investor in the company.[6] As of March 2026, tado° reported more than 5.5 million connected devices in over one million homes across Europe.[7]

History — additions

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The existing History text (2011–2015) should remain unchanged. The following text should be appended as a continuation, without new subsection headers:

In October 2018, Amazon invested in tado° through its Alexa Fund as part of a $50 million funding round.[8][9] By February 2020, tado° had sold over one million smart thermostats across Europe[10] and entered into partnerships with major energy providers, including ENGIE Home Services and Total Direct Energie.[11]

In January 2022, tado° acquired aWATTar GmbH, a Vienna-based provider of dynamic energy tariffs. The acquisition expanded tado°'s offering into a broader home energy management platform, combining smart heating control with time-of-use electricity tariffs that shift consumption to cheaper and greener hours.[12][4]

In 2024, tado° launched the tado° X product line, including the Smart Thermostat X, Smart Radiator Thermostat X, Heat Pump Optimizer X, and Wireless Temperature Sensor X. The tado° X devices use the Matter smart home standard and the Thread wireless protocol.[13][14] In the same year, tado° entered a partnership with Panasonic Corporation, which invested €30 million in the company in March 2025.[3][6]

Products and services

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The current Products section describes only tado° Heating (2012) and Smart AC Control (2015). The product line has changed significantly scince this article was created. Proposed replacement:

tado° develops hardware, software and services for home energy management. The company's products are compatible with around 95% of Europe's residential heating systems, including gas boilers, oil heating, heat pumps, district heating, underfloor heating and air conditioning from multiple manufacturers.[4][3]

The current product line was launched in 2024. The devices connect to the tado° app, which provides scheduling, remote control and energy reporting.[15] tado° products support the Matter smart home standard, enabling compatibility with Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant and Apple HomeKit.[13]

The tado° all also offers AI Assist, a subscription service that uses machine learning to automate and optimise heating.[16][17]

Through its subsidiary aWATTar, tado° also offers dynamic energy tariffs in Germany and Austria. The platform integrates those tariffs and also supports intelligent electric vehicle charging and photovoltaic integration.[12][4] ~2026-30276-91 (talk) 11:38, 21 May 2026 (UTC) ~2026-30276-91 (talk) 11:38, 21 May 2026 (UTC)

Neubauer Collegium for Culture and Society


Neubauer Collegium entry needs corrections and updates

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Hello, I am the communications director at the Neubauer Collegium for Culture and Society, and I would like to request a content audit to correct errors and update the research center's Wikipedia entry.

Specifically:

HISTORY

The second paragraph in this section is incomplete and outdated. Please consider a revision to update the total number and breadth of projects and specify the type of research projects the research center supports. Key facts include:

--Since its 2012 launch, the Collegium has supported more than 150 collaborative research projects with faculty representing all divisions and schools at the University of Chicago. The projects range broadly in scope and methodology, though all adopt a multi-disciplinary, humanistic perspective to address complex questions.

Citation: https://news.uchicago.edu/story/neubauer-collegium-announces-10-new-projects-2026-27

--Many Collegium-funded research projects include collaborations with scholars, practitioners, and artists from other institutions.

--The Neubauer Collegium hosts Visiting Fellows from around the globe who are formally appointed by the University of Chicago Provost's Office for periods ranging from one month to multiple academic terms. During their residencies Visiting Fellows collaborate on Collegium research projects and advance other research and teaching activities on campus.

--As of June 2026, the Collegium has hosted 96 Visiting Fellows from 22 countries. Notable Visiting Fellows have included:

Amit Chaudhuri, writer and musician (2025–26)

Rick Lowe, artist (2023-24)

Yuval Sharon, opera director (2023-26)

Jo Guldi, historian (2019-20)

Nina Sanders, Indigenous curator and cultural consultant (2019-23)

David Auburn, playwright (2017-19)

Quentin Skinner, historian (2017-18)

Citations:

https://news.uchicago.edu/story/visiting-fellows-bring-expertise-energy-neubauer-collegium https://berlinfamilylectures.uchicago.edu/yuval-sharon-anarchy-opera https://gagosian.com/news/museum-exhibitions/rick-lowe-notes-on-the-great-migration-neubauer-collegium-university-of-chicago/ https://www.courttheatre.org/season-tickets/2018-2019-season/adventures-augie-march/ https://www.joguldi.com/vitae https://news.uchicago.edu/big-brains-podcast-correcting-history-native-americans-tell-their-own-stories


Consider adding a section titled "GALLERY." Key facts include:

--The Neubauer Collegium houses an exhibitions gallery that integrates artistic expression into academic inquiries. Many exhibitions are directly linked to research collaborations supported by the Collegium, and all are presented as forms of inquiry. The gallery is free and open to the public.

--The inaugural curator of the gallery was Jacob Proctor (2015-2017). The gallery has been curated by Dieter Roelstraete since 2017. Roelstraete is an internationally recognized curator of contemporary art who previously served on the curatorial team that organized documenta 14 and served as the Manilow Senior Curator at the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago from 2012 to 2015.

Citations:

https://news.uchicago.edu/story/dieter-roelstraete-appointed-curator-neubauer-collegium-culture-and-society https://www.documenta14.de/en/team https://mcachicago.org/about/who-we-are/people/dieter-roelstraete

--The gallery hosts 3 exhibitions per academic year and has organized 33 exhibitions as of Spring 2026. Contemporary artists who have shown work at the Neubauer Collegium include internationally renowned figures such as: Martha Rosler, Cecilia Vicuña, Anna Tsouhlarakis, Betye Saar, the Otolith Group, Zoya Cherkassky, Rick Lowe, Pope.L, Fredrik Vaerslev, and more.


Relevant exhibition citations:

https://www.artforum.com/events/fredrik-vaerslev-neubauer-collegium-review-1234748518/ https://www.hpherald.com/arts_and_entertainment/disrobing-the-global-political-crisis-at-neubauer-collegium/article_a4432361-8230-46f8-9fef-ceff0e945e6f.html https://wgntv.com/spotlight-chicago/lets-get-it-on-the-wearable-art-of-betye-saar/ https://chicagoreader.com/visual-arts/art-review/rare-peek-early-practice-of-betye-saar-neubauer/ https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/05/arts/design/10-most-anticipated-art-shows-cotter.html https://gagosian.com/news/museum-exhibitions/rick-lowe-notes-on-the-great-migration-neubauer-collegium-university-of-chicago/


--Research projects at the Collegium have also informed major exhibitions at other institutions, including:

Project a Black Planet: The Art and Culture of Panafrica, Art Institute of Chicago, Dec 15, 2024 - March 30, 2025, curated by the members of the Panafrica research team at the Neubauer Collegium.

https://www.artic.edu/exhibitions/10157/project-a-black-planet-the-art-and-culture-of-panafrica https://news.uchicago.edu/story/exhibitions-pan-africanism-highlight-neubauer-collegiums-decade-human-centered-research

Toward Common Cause: Art, Social Change, and the MacArthur Fellows Program at 40, multiple locations across Chicago, 2021, curated by Neubauer Collegium Visiting Fellow Abigail Winograd

https://towardcommoncause.org/ https://smartmuseum.uchicago.edu/exhibitions/toward-common-cause-art-social-change-macarthur-fellows-program-at-40/ https://www.nytimes.com/2021/07/13/arts/design/macarthur-fellows-art-show-chicago.html

Apsáalooke Women and Warriors, March 13, 2020–July 18, 2021, jointly organized by the Field Museum of Chicago and the Neubauer Collegium in partnership with the Crow community, curated by Neubauer Collegium Visiting Fellow Nina Sanders.

--The multi-site exhibition presented multiple narratives of the Apsáalooke past, showcased new works by contemporary Apsáalooke artists and designers, and offered a vision for the future of cultural stewardship.

--On March 12, 2020, Neubauer Collegium Faculty Director Jonathan Lear and Apsáalooke Sacred Tobacco Society Pipe Carrier Grant Bulltail welcomed the University of Chicago community and local residents to a parade celebrating the opening of the exhibition. The parade across campus was led by a group of Apsáalooke dancers, drummers, elders, and participants on horseback, and was followed by a Crow giveaway ceremony. The event was the culmination of a multi-year collaboration among research partners convened by the Collegium – and is remembered as the last public gathering at the University of Chicago before the Covid lockdown. Parade video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y4eMuVQIMBA

More links on Apsaalooke Women and Warriors: https://www.fieldmuseum.org/about/press/newest-field-museum-exhibition-will-highlight-native-american-women-and-warriors https://www.chicagotribune.com/2020/03/12/apsalooke-women-and-warriors-is-field-museums-first-major-show-curated-by-a-native-american-scholar/ https://www.chicagomag.com/Chicago-Magazine/March-2020/Nina-Sanders-Apsaalooke-Women-and-Warriors/ https://news.uchicago.edu/story/exhibition-upends-traditional-native-american-representations https://news.uchicago.edu/big-brains-podcast-correcting-history-native-americans-tell-their-own-stories

CAMPUS

This section should be retitled "BUILDING" or integrated into HISTORY without a separate subtitle. Titling this section "campus" is misleading because it suggests that the Collegium has its own campus, which it does not. It is housed in a building at the University of Chicago.

An important fact to add: the Collegium was housed at the University of Chicago's Regenstein Library during its initial pilot phase (2012-2015) and launched at full capacity in April 2015 when it moved into its permanent home at 5701 S. Woodlawn Ave. Citation:

Link: https://news.uchicago.edu/story/neubauer-collegium-celebrates-opening-new-home-5701-s-woodlawn

LEADERSHIP

This section is very outdated. The first paragraph is accurate and current, but the list of the original faculty advisory board members is from 2014. The full list of faculty members who have served on this board to date includes about 100 names and changes every year. Consider removing the list and describing the makeup of the board and governance responsibilities more generally.

PUBLICATIONS

Consider adding a section to note that the Neubauer Collegium is a publishing imprint, with titles distributed by the University of Chicago Press. Books published on this imprint explore Collegium research-informed exhibitions. These include:

Apsáalooke Women and Warriors, 2020

Kleine Welt, 2020

Rick Lowe, 2023 (jointly published with Gagosian)

Zoya Cherkassky: The Global Political Crisis, 2026 (forthcoming)

Fredrik Vaerslev: The Art of Painting, 2026 (forthcoming)

IMPRINT DETAILS

https://press.uchicago.edu/ucp/books/publisher/pu3432477_3432478.html

Rick Lowe review:

https://www.nytimes.com/2023/12/14/t-magazine/matca-transylvania-romania-hotel.html Marksorkin (talk) 17:08, 21 May 2026 (UTC)

Merck Group


Suggestion to update management and financials

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Dear all,

I would like to suggest to update the key people section as well as the financials in the infobox. Please note that I have a financial conflict of interest as I am an employee of Merck Group.

I am looking forward to feedback from independent editors. Greatly appreciate everybody’s time for this! Best, Heinrich-Emanuel (talk) 08:20, 6 May 2026 (UTC)

 Done. Infobox updates are not critical. Grimes2 17:39, 6 May 2026 (UTC)
@Grimes2: I've closed the request. Feel free to reopen it if you want, but please remember to close requests (see the template's docs) when you're done, it is especially important when the queue is so long. Seercat3160 (talk) 07:49, 10 May 2026 (UTC)


Suggestion for update

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Dear all,

I would like to suggest to update one information in the article related to the brand use of Merck inside and outside the U.S. and Canada. Please note that I have a financial conflict of interest as I am an employee of Merck Group.

I am looking forward to feedback from independent editors. Please also let me know if you have any questions. Greatly appreciate everybody’s time for this! Best, Heinrich-Emanuel (talk) 07:22, 22 May 2026 (UTC)

Joe Barbieri


Proposed update for international discography and collaborations

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Hello, I am Joe Barbieri, the subject of this article. I am writing to respectfully request an update to this page. The current article is a brief stub, and I would like to propose a more comprehensive, neutral, and fact-based version that reflects my international discography, tours, and collaborations (e.g., with Omara Portuondo, Jorge Drexler, Stacey Kent, etc.). Being aware of Wikipedia's Conflict of Interest (COI) guidelines, I am not editing the article directly. Instead, I am providing the proposed wikitext below for an independent editor to review. I have done my best to ensure the tone is strictly encyclopedic and neutral. Thank you for your time and assistance. === Proposed Wikitext ===

Joe Barbieri
Joe Barbieri in 2020
Joe Barbieri in 2020
Background information
Born
Giuseppe Barbieri

14 December 1973 (age 52)
Naples, Italy
GenresVocal jazz, world music, bossa nova, pop
OccupationsSinger, songwriter, composer, producer
InstrumentsVocals, guitar
Years active1992–present
LabelsMicrocosmo Dischi, Harmonia Mundi, Yamaha
Websitejoebarbieri.com

Joe Barbieri (born Giuseppe Barbieri; December 14, 1973) is an Italian singer, songwriter, composer, and music producer.[18] His work bridges vocal jazz, bossa nova, and world music with the melodic tradition of Italian songwriting.[19] == Career == === Early career and international breakthrough === Barbieri began his professional journey in his native Naples, where he was discovered by Italian musician Pino Daniele.[19] In 2003, he established his own independent label, Microcosmo Dischi. In 2004, he released the album In parole povere, which featured jazz and bossa nova influences. The album gained international traction, securing distribution across the United States, Canada, and Asia by 2008. His 2009 release Maison Maravilha featured a collaboration with Cuban singer Omara Portuondo (from Buena Vista Social Club), earning him recognition from Radio France. === Jazz influences and global collaborations (2010–2019) === His 2012 album Respiro included a guest appearance by Academy Award-winning Uruguayan musician Jorge Drexler, and was supported by tours in Paris, Madrid, and Tokyo.[20] That same year, Yamaha released a "Best Of" compilation exclusively for the Japanese market. In 2013, Barbieri released Chet Lives!, a tribute to trumpeter Chet Baker. The album featured American jazz vocalist Stacey Kent, with whom Barbieri subsequently performed at the Olympia in Paris, alongside Brazilian artist Márcio Faraco. He later honored the legacy of Billie Holiday with the 2019 acoustic tribute album Dear Billie. His 2015 studio effort Cosmonauta da appartamento featured contributions from Spanish singer Luz Casal and Brazilian mandolinist Hamilton de Holanda. Beyond his solo work, Barbieri is a producer and arranger. In this capacity, he has helmed projects featuring international world music artists, including Brazilian musicians Ivan Lins, Maria Bethânia, and Arnaldo Antunes, as well as Spanish singer Silvia Pérez Cruz. === Recent projects (2020–present) === His 2021 album Tratto da una storia vera featured a collaboration with Brazilian cellist and arranger Jaques Morelenbaum. In 2024, he released Vulío, a jazz-infused homage to traditional Neapolitan song. Following the release of his 2025 studio album Big Bang, an album of original songs, Barbieri is slated to release his first symphonic instrumental album, in November 2026. == Selected discography == === Studio albums === * In parole povere (2004) * Maison Maravilha (2009) * Respiro (2012) * Chet Lives! (2013) * Cosmonauta da appartamento (2015) * Origami (2017) * Dear Billie (2019) * Tratto da una storia vera (2021) * Vulío (2024) * Big Bang (2025) === Live albums === * Maison Maravilha Viva (2010) * Tratto da una notte vera (2022) === Notable international collaborations === * "Malegría" (with Omara Portuondo) * "Diario di una caduta" (with Jorge Drexler) * "I Fall in Love Too Easily" (with Stacey Kent) * "But Not for Me" (with Márcio Faraco) * "Un arrivederci in cima al mondo" (with Luz Casal) * "Cosmonauta da appartamento" (with Hamilton de Holanda) * "Niente di grave" (with Jaques Morelenbaum) == References ==

  1. ↑ "Oscar-winning filmmakers' premiering works at festival". BBC News. 24 September 2025. Retrieved 3 May 2026.
  2. ↑ "West of England Strategic Economic Plan 2015–2030" (Document). West of England Local Enterprise Partnership. 2015. {{cite document}}: Unknown parameter |access-date= ignored (help)
  3. 1 2 3 "Panasonic forms the first capital and business alliance with tado°, an IoT-based home energy management platform provider, as a heating equipment manufacturer" (Press release). Panasonic Corporation. 17 March 2025. Retrieved 19 May 2026.
  4. 1 2 3 4 Sawers, Paul (26 January 2023). "European smart thermostat startup Tado raises $46.9M after IPO plans falter". TechCrunch. Retrieved 19 May 2026.
  5. ↑ Sawers, Paul (17 January 2022). "Tado, the German smart home energy startup, plans to go public via a SPAC at a €450M valuation". TechCrunch. Retrieved 19 May 2026.
  6. 1 2 "Energie: Panasonic steigt bei deutschem Start-up Tado ein" (in German). Handelsblatt. 17 March 2025. Retrieved 19 May 2026.
  7. ↑ "tado° Connects Over 5.5 Million Smart Thermostats and Reaches Profitability". IP Group plc. 26 March 2026. Retrieved 19 May 2026.
  8. ↑ O'Hear, Steve (25 October 2018). "Amazon backs German smart heating and AC company Tado in new $50M funding round". TechCrunch. Retrieved 20 May 2026.
  9. ↑ "Amazon joins $50 million investment in European Nest rival Tado". VentureBeat. 25 October 2018. Retrieved 20 May 2026.
  10. ↑ "tado° Smart Thermostats Surpass Milestone". TechRound. 13 February 2020. Retrieved 20 May 2026.
  11. ↑ "ENGIE Selects tado° 360 to Widen its Digital Heat Services". CIOReview. September 2020. Retrieved 20 May 2026.
  12. 1 2 "Tado buys Viennese startup Awattar". Munich Startup. 15 January 2022. Retrieved 19 May 2026.
  13. 1 2 Cawley, Christian (9 September 2024). "Tado X Range Launches in UK, But What About the USA?". Matter Alpha. Retrieved 20 May 2026.
  14. ↑ "New Tado Thermostats Support the Matter Standard". matter-smarthome.de. 29 April 2025. Retrieved 20 May 2026.
  15. ↑ "Panasonic Aquarea gets smarter with Tado". Cooling Post. September 2025. Retrieved 19 May 2026.
  16. ↑ "tado° brings AI to heating control range with new AI Assist function". Installer Online. 23 September 2025. Retrieved 20 May 2026.
  17. ↑ "Tado° Launches AI Assist Subscription Service". TheEffectDotNet. 23 September 2025. Retrieved 20 May 2026.
  18. ↑ Eddy Anselmi (2009). Festival di Sanremo: almanacco illustrato della canzone italiana. Panini Comics. ISBN 978-8863462296.
  19. 1 2 Brighenti, Flavio (12 August 2013). "Joe Barbieri, la tenacia del romanticismo "Non vergogniamoci del bisogno d'amore"". La Repubblica. Retrieved 11 October 2014.
  20. ↑ Roselli, Raffaele (7 May 2012). "Il respiro swing di Joe Barbieri". Corriere della Sera. p. 11. {{cite news}}: |access-date= requires |url= (help)

== External links == * Official website * Bawolff/Edit COI Summary/11 at AllMusic * Bawolff/Edit COI Summary/11 discography at Discogs Microcosmodischi (talk) 10:08, 22 May 2026 (UTC)

Coulson Aviation


Request to update history section

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{{Edit COI|summary=Request to update history section}}

My name is Grace Nakazawa, and I work with Coulson Aviation as a marketing and communications consultant. I am ''thrilled'' to see that editors like [[User:AllegedlyAPhotographer|AllegedlyAPhotographer]] are trying to update this article! I thought I could help by providing some additional details about Coulson's history.

The current history section in this article is essentially a series of bullet points. To be honest, it's missing a lot of information, especially about Coulson's origin and international expansion. I put together a draft that provides a more encyclopedic-style summary.

{{collapse top|title=Updated history section}}

=== Early history ===

Coulson Aviation traces its origins to Coulson Forest Products Ltd, which was established in 1960 by Cliff Coulson.<ref name=DiTrapani>{{Cite news |no-tracking=true|last=Di Trapani |first=Antonio |date=March 13, 2025 |title=How This Company Became The 1st In The World To Operate A Unique Pair Of Boeing 737s |work=Simple Flying |publisher=Valnet Publishing Group

|url=https://simpleflying.com/company-1st-world-unique-boeing-737s/}}</ref> Coulson had served in [[World War II]], where he learned to operate [[tank|tanks]] and other heavy equipment.<ref name=Wise>{{Cite news |no-tracking=true|last=Wise |first=Jeff |date=August 5, 2021 |title=To Fight Wildfires, California Turns to a Family With a Fleet of $8,000-an-Hour Helicopters |work=Bloomberg

|url=https://www.bloomberg.com/news/features/2021-08-05/california-wildfire-coulson-aviation-s-night-flying-helicopters-bring-advantage}}</ref> After the war, he acquired a [[bulldozer]] and other equipment to support [[logging|logging operations]].<ref name=Wise/> Through Coulson Forest Products, he contracted for this equipment to be used by harvesters operating in [[British Columbia]].<ref name=Wise/> By 1978, the company had around 15 employees.<ref name=Wise/>

In 1982, Cliff Coulson suffered a stroke and his son, Wayne Coulson, took over leadership of the company.<ref name=Wise/> In 1985, the company added aircraft to its logging equipment, initially focusing on heavy-lift helicopters.<ref name=DiTrapani/>

=== Transition to aviation ===

Coulson Aircrane Ltd. was founded in 1985 as the core aviation entity under the Coulson Group.<ref name=CCC>{{Cite web |no-tracking=true|title=Coulson: Global leaders in aerial firefighting |publisher=Canadian Commercial Corporation |date=June 2023

|url=https://www.ccc.ca/en/resources/coulson-customer-profile/}}</ref> Coulson Aircrane soon expanded into [[aerial firefighting]] with [[Helicopter|helicopters]] and large [[Fixed-wing aircraft|fixed-wing]] operations.<ref name=DiTrapani/><ref name=Wise/><ref name=Tharawat>{{Cite web |no-tracking=true|title=The Coulson Group: Unique by Design |publisher=Tharawat Magazine |date=May 9, 2019

|url=https://www.tharawat-magazine.com/online-magazine/coulson-group-unique-design/}}</ref> The aerial fleet also grew to support [[heli-logging]] operations in [[Alaska]].<ref name=Swartz>{{Cite news |no-tracking=true|last=Swartz |first=Kenneth I. |title=Multi Mission Operator |work=Skies |publisher=MHM Publishing |date=May 7, 2014

|url=https://skiesmag.com/news/multimissionoperator/}}</ref>

In 1989, Coulson launched Coulson Manufacturing, a lumber manufacturing facility in [[Port Alberni]] that produced siding and other wood products.<ref name=Kolenko>{{Cite news |no-tracking=true|last=Kolenko |first=Sean |title=Family business report: Vancouver Island forest products business rooted in family values |work=Business Intelligence for B.C. |publisher=Business in Vancouver |date=December 16, 2013

|url=https://www.biv.com/news/resources-agriculture/family-business-report-vancouver-island-forest-pro-8238463}}</ref> By the early 1990s, the facility had nearly 900 employees and operated around the clock.<ref name=EDC>{{Cite web |no-tracking=true|title=Coulson Aviation: Fighting wildfires from the air; managing risks on the ground |publisher=[[Export Development Canada]] |date=May 12, 2024

|url=https://www.edc.ca/en/success-stories/coulson-aviation-indo-pacific-expansion.html}}</ref><ref name=Tharawat/>

In 1990, Coulson Aviation USA was founded as a subsidiary of Coulson Aircrane to provide aerial fire suppression aircraft to the [[United States Forest Service]].<ref name=AP>{{Cite news |no-tracking=true|title=Firefighting plane owned by Oregon company crashes in Australia; 3 Americans killed |work=The Associated Press |via=The Oregonian |date=January 23, 2020

|url=https://www.oregonlive.com/news/2020/01/firefighting-plane-from-oregon-crashes-in-australia-3-killed.html}}</ref><ref name=DiTrapani>  Aerial firefighting contracts with state and federal agencies proved to be a more stable source of revenue than timber operations.<ref name=Wise/><ref name=Tharawat/> Wayne Coulson soon sold the majority of the Coulson Group's businesses to focus on [[firefighting]].<ref name=EDC>{{Cite web |no-tracking=true|title=Coulson Aviation: Fighting wildfires from the air; managing risks on the ground |publisher=[[Export Development Canada]]

|url=https://www.edc.ca/en/success-stories/coulson-aviation-indo-pacific-expansion.html}}</ref> Many of the Coulson Group's logging helicopters were retrofitted for aerial fire suppression,<ref name=EDC/> though the company did continue some heli-logging and other non-fire operations, including [[offshore drilling]] rig support.<ref name=Swartz/>


=== Growth and international expansion  ===

In 2005, Coulson was contracted to provide aerial fire suppression support to Australia's [[National Aerial Firefighting Centre]]  and the state of [[Victoria_(state)|Victoria]].<ref name=Swartz/> Coulson Aviation Australia was founded in 2010 to support Coulson Aircrane's long-term operations in the country.<ref name=ATSB>{{Cite web |no-tracking=true|title=Collision with terrain involving Lockheed Martin EC-130Q, N134CG |publisher=Australian Transport Safety Board |date=August 29, 2022

|url=https://www.atsb.gov.au/sites/default/files/media/5781842/ao-2020-007-final.pdf

}}</ref>

In September 2019, Coulson signed an agreement with the Bolivian government to support aerial fire suppression efforts in the [[Amazon rainforest|Amazon]].<ref name=BCAC>{{Cite web |no-tracking=true|title=B.C. aviation company sends helicopters to fight fires in Amazon |publisher=British Columbia Aviation Council |date=September 5, 2019

|url=https://www.bcaviationcouncil.org/b-c-aviation-company-sends-helicopters-to-fight-fires-in-amazon/}}</ref> In February 2023, Coulson expanded its operations in [[South America]] through a contract to provide aerial firefighting support to Argentina’s [[Ministry_of_the_Environment_and_Sustainable_Development_(Argentina)|Ministry of Environment and Sustainable Development]].<ref name=Wings>{{Cite news |no-tracking=true|title=Coulson Aviation provides aerial firefighting support to Argentina |work=Wings |publisher=Annex Business Media |date=February 22, 2023

|url=https://www.wingsmagazine.com/coulson-aviation-provides-aerial-firefighting-support-to-argentina/}}</ref> In November of that same year, Coulson won a three-year contract with Chile’s [[National Forest Corporation|Corporación Nacional Forestal]] for aerial fire suppression support.<ref name=Hoey>{{Cite news |no-tracking=true|last=Hoey |first=Iain |title=Coulson Aviation expands aerial firefighting services in South America |work=International Fire & Safety Journal |publisher=Centurian Media |date=November 15, 2023

|url=https://internationalfireandsafetyjournal.com/coulson-aviation-expands-aerial-firefighting-services-in-south-america/}}</ref>

In 2007, Coulson acquired two of the remaining [[Martin JRM Mars]] planes when it purchased Flying Tankers Inc from TimberWest.<ref name=AF>{{Cite news |no-tracking=true|title=Coulson’s Martin Mars Finds New Home With BC Aviation Museum |work=Aerial Fire |publisher=Marsayl Media |date=March 29, 2024

|url=https://aerialfiremag.com/2024/03/29/coulsons-martin-mars-finds-new-home-with-bc-aviation-museum/}}</ref> These massive planes had served as "water bombers" for decades, and Coulson continued to use them for wildfire suppression.<ref name=DiTrapani/><ref name=Swartz/>

In 2013, Coulson Aviation purchased an ex-military [[Lockheed C-130 Hercules|C-130 Hercules aircraft]] and modified it for aerial firefighting missions.<ref name=SanDiego>{{Cite news |no-tracking=true|title=Ex-Navy plane being revamped to fight fires |work=The San Diego Union-Tribune |date=March 14, 2013 |url=https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2013/03/14/ex-navy-plane-being-revamped-to-fight-fires/}}</ref> The revamped plane operated on a California wildfire in September of that year.<ref name=Swartz/> In 2019, Coulson won a contract from the [[United States Air Force|US Air Force]] to install the company's retardant delivery system on seven C-130 Hercules aircraft.<ref name=Airforce>{{Cite web |no-tracking=true|title=Coulson receives USAF contract for firefighting system on C-130H |work=Airforce Technology |publisher=GlobalData |date=November 28, 2019

|url=https://www.airforce-technology.com/news/coulson-usaf-firefighting-system/}}</ref> Coulson continued to acquire and modify its own C-130 Hercules aircraft, and by 2025 had obtained a fleet of ten.<ref name=Stock>{{Cite news |no-tracking=true|last=Stock |first=Jaryd |title=Coulson Aviation purchases New Zealand C-130 Hercules aircraft |work=Aviation Photography Digest |url=https://aviationphotodigest.com/31791-2/}}</ref><ref name=Stock>{{Cite web |no-tracking=true|title=Four RNZAF C-130H Hercules aircraft sold to US aerial firefighting company |publisher=New Zealand Defence Force |date=April 11, 2025

|url=https://www.nzdf.mil.nz/media-centre/news/four-rnzaf-c-130h-hercules-aircraft-sold-to-us-aerial-firefighting-company/}}</ref>

In May 2017, Coulson Aviation acquired six [[Boeing_737|Boeing 737-300s]] from [[Southwest Airlines]] and announced plans to convert them into 4,000-gallon “FireLiner” air tankers.<ref name=Nadalet>{{Cite news |no-tracking=true|last=Nadalet |first=Ivan |title=Coulson Aviation converts Southwest B737s into firefighters |work=ch-aviation |publisher=ch-aviation GmbH |date=May 25, 2017

|url=https://www.ch-aviation.com/news/56246-coulson-aviation-converts-southwest-b737s-into-firefighters}}</ref><ref name=Forrest>{{Cite news |no-tracking=true|last=Forrest |first=Ben |title=Coulson Aviation lands first Fireliner |work=Skies |publisher=MHM Publishing |date=May 29, 2017

|url=https://skiesmag.com/news/coulson-aviation-lands-first-fireliner/}}</ref> The first converted jet became operational in 2018 and was used to fight a wildfire in [[Australia]].<ref name=Memom>{{Cite news |no-tracking=true|last=Memon |first=Omar |title=Fireliner: 5 Fast Facts About The Boeing 737 Air Tanker |work=Simple Flying |publisher=Valnet Publishing Group |date=July 12, 2024 |url=https://simpleflying.com/boeing-737-fireliner-facts-list/}}</ref><ref name=BBC>{{Cite news |no-tracking=true|title=Modified Boeing 737 used to fight wildfire for first time |work=BBC |date=November 22, 2018 |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-australia-46312633}}</ref> The 737 FireLiner was part of the large air tanker fleet that was used extensively during the [[2019–20 Australian bushfire season|2019–20 "Black Summer" bushfire season]].<ref name=Mason2023>{{Cite news |no-tracking=true|last=Mason |first=Ryan |title=New South Wales Rural Fire Service – Setting the Stage |work=Aerial FIre |publisher=Marsayl Media |date=July 3, 2023 |url=https://aerialfiremag.com/2023/07/03/new-south-wales-rural-fire-service-setting-the-stage/}}</ref>

In 2018, Coulson Aviation began night aerial firefighting tests in Australia.<ref name=Gabbet>{{Cite news |no-tracking=true|last=Gabbet |first=Bill |title=Trial of dropping water on a wildfire at night begins in Australia |work=Wildfire Today |publisher=International Association of Wildland Fire |date=February 27, 2018

|url=https://wildfiretoday.com/trial-dropping-water-wildfire-night-begins-australia/}}</ref>

In 2019, Coulson Aviation began supporting firefighting operations in Chile through a partnership with PESCO, a Chilean equipment and machinery company.<ref name=Chile>{{Cite news |no-tracking=true|title=Coulson Moves Firefighting Assets to Chile |work=Aerial Fire |publisher=Marsayl Media  |date=November 15, 2019 |url=https://aerialfiremag.com/2019/11/15/coulson-moves-firefighting-assets-to-chile/}}</ref> In November 2023, Coulson Aviation expanded its operations in the country through a three-year firefighting contract with Chile’s [[National_Forest_Corporation|Corporación Nacional Forestal]].<ref name=Mason>{{Cite news |no-tracking=true|last=Mason |first=Ryan |title=Coulson Aviation Awarded 3-yr Aerial Firefighting Contract with Chile for C-130 and Citation 550 |work=Aerial Fire  |publisher=Marsayl Media  |date=November 14, 2023

|url=https://aerialfiremag.com/2023/11/14/coulson-aviation-awarded-3-yr-aerial-firefighting-contract-with-chile-for-c-130-and-citation-550/}}</ref>

In 2020, Coulson Aviation won an aerial firefighting contract with the Indonesian National Board for Disaster Management, marking the company's expansion into the [[Asia-Pacific]] region.<ref name=Langfield>{{Cite web |no-tracking=true|title=Aerial firefighting in the Asia-Pacific region |last=Langfield |first=Mandy |work=AirMed&Rescue |publisher=Voyageur Publishing & Events |date=April 2021

|url=https://www.airmedandrescue.com/latest/long-read/aerial-firefighting-asia-pacific-region}}</ref>  

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As you can see, I split the content into three subsections:

*''Early history''

**This subsection spans the period from the establishment of Coulson Forest Products in 1960 to Wayne Coulson's assumption of leadership of the company in the early 1980s.

*''Transition to aviation''

**This subsection covers the period from Coulson Aircrane's founding in 1985 to the founding of Coulson Aviation USA in 1990. This section includes a short paragraph about the Coulson Manufacturing lumber manufacturing facility in Port Alberni, which is not strictly necessary for this section but does serve to flesh out details about this period and contextualize references to the Coulson Group's historical operations outside of aviation.

*''Growth and international expansion''

**Per the title, this subsection covers the period from the early 2000s to the present day during which Coulson expanded its operations across the globe.

The core factual claims were largely pulled from media coverage, e.g. profile pieces about Coulson like [https://www.bloomberg.com/news/features/2021-08-05/california-wildfire-coulson-aviation-s-night-flying-helicopters-bring-advantage this one] from Bloomberg and [https://simpleflying.com/company-1st-world-unique-boeing-737s/ this one] from Simple Flying.

I'm posting all of this content to the talk page so that independent editors can review. I'm hoping what I put together is useful, because it took me a long time to research & write and then figure out how to share on Wikipedia.

I've also started to upload Coulson-related photos to Wikimedia Commons that might be helpful. I'll share those as soon as I can. GN Coulson (talk) 20:35, 21 May 2026 (UTC)

I haven't looked through most of this, and I'm not sure that I will end up reviewing it as I'm still inexperienced but I would like to inform you that Simple Flying as a source has been depreciated. See Wikipedia:SIMPLEFLYING for more information. - AllegedlyAPhotographer(talk) 20:40, 21 May 2026 (UTC)
Hi, super cool to see real public information officers here. I'll do my best to help out. Independentgeoscience (talk) 21:33, 21 May 2026 (UTC)


Revised request to update history section

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This is Grace Nakazawa again. Per my last post, I work with Coulson Aviation as a marketing and communications consultant.

I updated my proposed draft to replace the Simply Flying citations. I apologize, I was not aware that website could not be used.

As you can see, I split the content into three subsections:

  • Early history
    • This subsection spans the period from the establishment of Coulson Forest Products in 1960 to Wayne Coulson's assumption of leadership of the company in the early 1980s.
  • Transition to aviation
    • This subsection covers the period from Coulson Aircrane's founding in 1985 to the founding of Coulson Aviation USA in 1990. This section includes a short paragraph about the Coulson Manufacturing lumber manufacturing facility in Port Alberni, which is not strictly necessary for this section but does serve to flesh out details about this period and contextualize references to the Coulson Group's historical operations outside of aviation.
  • Growth and international expansion
    • Per the title, this subsection covers the period from the early 2000s to the present day during which Coulson expanded its operations across the globe.

Thank you again for reviewing this! GN Coulson (talk) 15:28, 22 May 2026 (UTC)

Checking to see if AllegedlyAPhotographer, Independentgeoscience, or any other editor active on this Talk page have had a chance to review this history request. I understand that editors might not want use everything I drafted, but there are passages here that directly address chronological gaps and sourcing issues in the current history section, especially the citation needed tag in the first paragraph. There's also no information in the existing history section about support for firefighting operations in Chile and other examples of international expansion that have been documented in media coverage. Please let me know if there's anything I can do to help improve content here. I think it would be amazing if editors were able to elevate this article to good article status! GN Coulson (talk) 15:32, 9 June 2026 (UTC)


Request to add Operations section

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This is Grace Nakazawa again. I'm hoping that editors would consider adding an Operations section to this article that provides a brief, encyclopedic summary of Coulson's business model, key products & services, geographic areas of operation, and other organizational details. Some of this information is currently scattered across the article in different sections but it would feel more encyclopedic (in my opinion) if it were consolidated and updated for accuracy. I see Operations sections like this in other Wikipedia articles about firefighting companies (e.g. Bridger Aerospace) and organizations (e.g. California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection).

I put together a draft of what this could look like:

Thank you again for reviewing this and please let me know if you have any questions. GN Coulson (talk) 22:28, 2 June 2026 (UTC)


Request to update article introduction

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Would it be possible to update the introduction to more accurately summarize the article's content, especially concerning operations and locations?

I put together a draft of what this could look like:

Please let me know if this update makes sense and is able to be implemented. JL at Coulson (talk) 17:49, 14 July 2026 (UTC)

Deborah Archer

Could not find section of talk page with edit request. Potentially it has already been completed. Please check original talk page.

Gilead Sciences


COI Edits Request 3/4/2026

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Specific text to be added or removed:

REMOVE: Second sentence in second paragraph of lead - “The original name was a reference to oligonucleotides, small strands of DNA used to target genetic sequences. Gilead held its initial public offering in 1992, and successfully developed drugs like Tamiflu and Vistide that decade.”

REPLACE WITH: “Since the early 2000s, the company has expanded from a biotechnology startup to a major pharmaceutical company through a series of acquisitions and investments. While it has faced criticism over the pricing of key drugs, Gilead participates in global health access initiatives, making certain therapies available in low- and middle-income countries.”

REMOVE: Part of first paragraph of lead - “, that focuses on researching and developing antiviral drugs used in the treatment of HIV/AIDS, hepatitis B, hepatitis C, influenza, and COVID-19, including ledipasvir/sofosbuvir and sofosbuvir. Gilead is a member of the Nasdaq-100 and the S&P 100."

REPLACE WITH: ". The company develops medicines in the areas of virology, oncology, inflammation, and cell therapy. It is known for its antiviral therapies for HIV and viral hepatitis, and for its oncology portfolio, which includes treatments for solid tumors and blood cancers. These treatments include ex vivo and in vivo cell therapy."

References supporting changes:

https://www.biospectrumasia.com/news/41/24473/the-evolution-of-the-pharmaceutical-landscape-a-two-decade-journey-of-mergers-and-acquisitions.html

https://www.biopharmadive.com/news/gilead-deal-cancer-drug-andrew-dickinson/588835/

https://www.foxbusiness.com/lifestyle/gilead-sciences-what-to-know

Reason for changes:

Streamline and update page and improve clarity

Thank you. GileadSciencesRequests (talk) 19:37, 4 March 2026 (UTC)

Not done for now: Some of the requested changes are currently written in a promotional tone. Please review WP:Neutral point of view and make changes where appropriate to follow this before reopening the request. Additionally, the proposed changes are removing content that is well-cited or where sources exist. I recommend eschewing any removal of text and rewriting your proposed additions in a more objective tone. Discourses on Livvy (talk · contribs) 20:45, 17 March 2026 (UTC)
Hi @DiscoursesonLivvy. Thank you for your feedback. I will work on the tone of the text to add and respond with an update. GileadSciencesRequests (talk) 15:31, 20 March 2026 (UTC)


COI Edit Request 4/21/2026

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Hi again @DiscoursesonLivvy. Thank you again for your feedback. Based on your feedback, here is the updated request. This is to change the lead section.

Specific text to be added or removed:

REMOVE: Lead - current first paragraph

REPLACE WITH: “Gilead Sciences, Inc. (/ˈɡɪliəd/) is an American biopharmaceutical company headquartered in Foster City, California, that focuses on researching and developing antiviral drugs used in the treatment of cancer,[1] HIV/AIDS,[1] hepatitis B,[1] hepatitis C,[1] influenza,[F] and COVID-19.[1] The company develops medicines in the areas of virology,[2] oncology[3] including treatments for solid tumors and blood cancers,[4] inflammation,[5] and cell therapy including ex vivo and in vivo.[6][4]”

REMOVE: Lead - current second paragraph

REPLACE WITH: “In 1987, Michael L. Riordan founded the company as Oligogen,[G][7] but the name was changed to Gilead in 1988.[13] In 1992, Gilead held its initial public offering,[14][7] and it developed drugs including Tamiflu and Vistide[13] that decade. From the early 2000s, the company has grown from a biotechnology startup to a large pharmaceutical company through acquisitions and investments.[7][8][9] Gilead is a member of the Nasdaq-100 and the S&P 100.[10]”

REMOVE: Lead - current third paragraph

REPLACE WITH: Nothing. The current third paragraph can go away since the main content is included in the new second paragraph and Viread and Hepsera are detailed later on the page.

REMOVE: Lead - current fourth paragraph

REPLACE WITH: “Gilead has faced criticism for its high pricing of certain drugs in the United States relative to production cost and cost in the developing world, such as Sovaldi,[A][B][C][D][E] but it also participates in global health access making certain therapies available in low- and middle-income countries.[11][12]”

References supporting changes: 1. https://www.businessinsider.com/gilead-history-making-antiviral-treatments-from-hiv-to-coronavirus-2020-5 2. https://www.fiercebiotech.com/biotech/gilead-pumps-virology-pipeline-drug-transporter-deal 3. https://www.fiercepharma.com/pharma/gilead-looks-long-term-cell-therapy-growth-maintains-very-high-trodelvy-confidence-despite 4. https://www.pharmaceutical-technology.com/news/gilead-acquires-car-t-specialist-arcellx-for-7-8bn/ 5. https://medcitynews.com/2025/01/gilead-sciences-inflammation-immunology-leo-pharma-stat6-gild/ 6. https://www.reuters.com/legal/litigation/gilead-unit-acquire-cell-therapy-developer-interius-350-million-2025-08-21/ 7. https://www.fool.com/investing/2017/05/28/7-things-you-didnt-know-about-gilead-sciences-inc.aspx 8. https://www.biopharmadive.com/news/gilead-deal-cancer-drug-andrew-dickinson/588835/ 9. https://www.businessinsider.com/gilead-history-making-antiviral-treatments-from-hiv-to-coronavirus-2020-5 10. https://markets.businessinsider.com/index/components/s&p_100/g?miRedirects=1 11. https://finance.yahoo.com/news/gilead-sciences-gild-reaches-deal-131044407.html 12. https://www.statnews.com/pharmalot/2024/10/02/gilead-hiv-prep-lenacapavir-pricing-pharmaceuticals-aids-licensing-patents/ 13. https://www.foxbusiness.com/lifestyle/gilead-sciences-what-to-know 14. https://247wallst.com/investing/2023/12/09/12-companies-that-had-their-ipos-in-1992-best-and-worst-performers/ A. https://www.wsj.com/articles/lawsuit-alleges-price-gouging-by-maker-of-hepatitis-drug-1418961024 (already on page) B. https://web.archive.org/web/20140218200421/http://www.fiercepharma.com/story/activists-pounce-1000-day-price-gileads-hep-c-wonder-drug-sovaldi/2013-12-09 (already on page) C. https://www.wsj.com/articles/BL-270B-639 (already on page) D. https://news.bloomberglaw.com/pharma-and-life-sciences/senate-report-criticizes-gileads-pricing-strategy-for-sovaldi (already on page) E. https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/economy/pharma-giant-profits-from-hiv-treatment-funded-by-taxpayers-and-patented-by-the-government/2019/03/26/cee5afb4-40fc-11e9-9361-301ffb5bd5e6_story.html (already on page) F. https://pharmatimes.com/news/roche_settles_dispute_with_gilead_over_tamiflu_997546/ (already on page) G. https://www.sfgate.com/business/article/profile-gilead-sciences-gilead-grows-up-2655081.php (already on page)

Reason for changes:

Streamline and update page and improve clarity Thank you. GileadJeff (talk) 17:07, 21 April 2026 (UTC)

Hello community, I saw that @DiscoursesonLivvy is away due to a significant loss. I was sorry to learn that and hope she is doing better. In her absence, I'm posting here to see if anyone else can assist with this edit.
Thank you. GileadJeff (talk) 13:05, 30 April 2026 (UTC)
Please see above for my request on April 21 and my follow-up on April 30. I realized this may not be showing in the edit request list due to initially being declined. Please advise. Thank you for your help. GileadJeff (talk) 16:24, 4 May 2026 (UTC)
Hi @GileadJeff, please note that editors are volunteers and responses may take some time. Thank you for re-adding the edit request template as this helps draw attention to more users. To help review the request I am posting it below using the {{textdiff}} template to make the differences clearer. For ease (and awareness for other editors) this is formatted without the references.
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'''Gilead Sciences, Inc.''' (/ˈɡɪliəd/) is an American [[biopharmaceutical]] company headquartered in [[Foster City, California]], that focuses on researching and developing [[antiviral drug]]s used in the treatment of [[HIV/AIDS]], [[hepatitis B]], [[hepatitis C]], [[influenza]], and [[COVID-19]], including [[ledipasvir/sofosbuvir]] and [[sofosbuvir]]. It has recently expanded into different therapeutic areas such as [[oncology]] and [[inflammation]]. Gilead is a member of the [[Nasdaq-100]] and the [[S&P 100]].
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'''Gilead Sciences, Inc.''' (/ˈɡɪliəd/) is an American [[biopharmaceutical]] company headquartered in [[Foster City, California]], that focuses on researching and developing [[Antiviral drug|antiviral drugs]] used in the treatment of cancer, [[HIV/AIDS]], [[hepatitis B]], [[hepatitis C]], [[influenza]], and [[COVID-19]]. The company develops medicines in the areas of virology, oncology including treatments for solid tumors and blood cancers, inflammation, and cell therapy including ex vivo and in vivo.
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Gilead was founded in 1987 under the name Oligogen by Michael L. Riordan. The original name was a reference to [[oligonucleotide]]s, small strands of DNA used to target genetic sequences. Gilead held its [[initial public offering]] in 1992, and successfully developed drugs like [[Tamiflu]] and [[Vistide]] that decade.
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In 1987, Michael L. Riordan founded the company as Oligogen, but the name was changed to Gilead in 1988. In 1992, Gilead held its [[initial public offering]], and it developed drugs including [[Tamiflu]] and [[Vistide]] that decade. From the early 2000s, the company has grown from a biotechnology startup to a large pharmaceutical company through acquisitions and investments. Gilead is a member of the [[Nasdaq-100]] and the [[S&P 100]].
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In the 2000s, Gilead received approval for drugs including [[Viread]] and [[Hepsera]], among others. It began evolving from a biotechnology company into a pharmaceutical company, acquiring several subsidiaries, though it still relied heavily on contracting to manufacture its drugs.
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The company continued its growth in the 2010s. However, it came under heavy scrutiny over its business practices, including extremely high pricing of drugs such as Sovaldi and Truvada in the United States relative to production cost and cost in the developing world.
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Gilead has faced criticism for its high pricing of certain drugs in the United States relative to production cost and cost in the developing world, such as Sovaldi, but it also participates in global health access making certain therapies available in low- and middle-income countries.
Aloneinthewild (talk) 16:35, 10 May 2026 (UTC)
Partly done: I've made a couple of the changes. In the majority of cases the information in the lead in uncontroversial and doesn't need references as it is already supported in the main text. For ref [13] could you provide an alternate source - this one refers to the company website but the link given is inactive. I've left out offering therapies in low income countries for now, I feel this would need discussion in the main article before adding to the lead. The criticism section is developed, hence mentioning in the lead is reasonable. I can also defer to other editors. Aloneinthewild (talk) 17:43, 10 May 2026 (UTC)
Hi @Aloneinthewild. Thank you for your time and help with this. For ref [13], I found...
Regarding source 13. https://www.foxbusiness.com/lifestyle/gilead-sciences-what-to-know:
“name was changed to Gilead in 1988.[13]" - https://www.sfgate.com/business/article/profile-gilead-sciences-gilead-grows-up-2655081.php
"and it developed drugs including Tamiflu and Vistide[13]" - https://www.encyclopedia.com/books/politics-and-business-magazines/gilead-sciences-inc and https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7382934/
Thanks again. GileadJeff (talk) 12:07, 12 May 2026 (UTC)
The sfgate source doesn't state that the name was changed in 1988 so we cannot use that. I also searched Pandemics, Pills, and Politics: Governing Global Health Security by Stefan Elbe and could not verify. Aloneinthewild (talk) 13:56, 17 May 2026 (UTC)
@Aloneinthewild, I understand. I also couldn't find any additional articles that specifically state 1988 so that was the closest. Thank you again for your time and making these edits. I appreciate it. Is there anything else that happens with this request? Do I need to mark it complete or close it somehow? GileadJeff (talk) 20:02, 18 May 2026 (UTC)
Nothing else required, I've updated the request to answered. Aloneinthewild (talk) 20:08, 18 May 2026 (UTC)


COI Edit Request to History Section 5/22/2026

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In the “2020-” section in History, between the May 2025 and December 2025 paragraphs, please add the content below.

Specific text to be added:

“In June 2025, Gilead’s PrEP lenacapavir (marketed as Yeztugo in the U.S.) was approved by the FDA to prevent HIV infections.[1] In August 2025, the European Commission authorized lenacapavir (marketed as Yeytuo in Europe).[2][3] Prior to approval, lenacapavir proved almost 100% effective at preventing HIV in clinical trials.[1][2] Gilead’s history in HIV medicines includes pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) and long-acting regimens.[4][5]”

References supporting changes:

[1] https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/health/2025/06/18/hiv-epidemic-new-shot-fda-approval/84240744007/

[2] https://www.reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/eu-approves-gileads-new-injection-preventing-hiv-2025-08-26/  

[3] https://hiv-druginteractions.org/site_updates/950

[4] https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/economy/pharma-giant-profits-from-hiv-treatment-funded-by-taxpayers-and-patented-by-the-government/2019/03/26/cee5afb4-40fc-11e9-9361-301ffb5bd5e6_story.html

[5] https://www.fiercepharma.com/pharma/gileads-long-acting-prep-yeztugo-takes-lifting-hiv-outlook-while-cell-therapy-declines

Reason for changes:

This latest medication and the company’s HIV work is significant and is not mentioned anywhere on the page.

Thank you. GileadJeff (talk) 19:25, 22 May 2026 (UTC)

Compare the Market


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  • What I think should be changed: In section 'Compare the Meerkat campaign' remove 'on November 18, 2023.' and changed to 'in 2022'.
  • Why it should be changed: As it stands, date is uncited and incorrect, suggest either removing date or changing to 2022.
  • References supporting the possible change (format using the "cite" button):

Ehjefferson (talk) 10:59, 23 February 2023 (UTC)

References

 Done Removed the date since it's unsourced. ― Blaze WolfTalkBlaze Wolf#6545 18:08, 2 March 2023 (UTC)


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  • What I think should be changed (include citations):

After this sentence in History - "In September 2017, it was announced the company was under investigation by the competition regulator surrounding allegations regarding most favoured nation clauses with home insurance providers." add "Initially, the investigation ruled against Comparethemarket. However, this was overturned on appeal in August 2022.[1]"

And in Controversy, after existing paragraphs add: "However, BGL filed an appeal in February 2021 and, in August 2022, a Competition Appeal Tribunal found in favour of BGL, overturning the CMA’s decision and its fine.

A Comparethemarket spokesperson commented: “We fully support the work the CMA does as vital to protecting the integrity of markets. We are pleased that this matter is now concluded and are, of course, happy with the outcome. We look forward to continuing our work to help people save money at a time when we are needed more than ever.”[2]"


  • Why it should be changed: As it stands page is inaccurate as only includes details of the original court case and not the outcome of the appeal.
  • References supporting the possible change (format using the "cite" button):

[3]

[4]

Ehjefferson (talk) 11:00, 23 February 2023 (UTC)

References

 Not done: Please cite secondary sources and avoid interviews. Reference 1 is reliable, but not secondary; source 2 is a direct quote and not independent in this regard. Best regards, -- Johannes (Talk) (Contribs) (Articles) 19:10, 6 May 2023 (UTC)


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  • What I think should be changed: Add "CEO – Mark Bailie" to Infobox data
  • Why it should be changed: Standard information for company wikipedia pages
  • References supporting the possible change (format using the "cite" button):

[1] Ehjefferson (talk) 11:00, 23 February 2023 (UTC)

References

 Done Johannes (Talk) (Contribs) (Articles) 19:11, 6 May 2023 (UTC)


What I think should be changed: style for Compare the Market

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Comparethemarket.com is used in the main heading. Comparethemarket is used in the first line of the first paragraph, first line under the Comparison products sub-heading, and in three places under the Controversy sub-heading. This should be changed throughout to Compare the Market as this is the correct style for the company. Refs: https://www.insurancetimes.co.uk/news/compare-the-market-boss-gives-update-on-motor-insurance-taskforce/1456821.article https://www.telegraph.co.uk/business/2026/01/25/city-dinosaurs-driving-innovators-abroad-compare-the-market/ StickyContent (talk) 14:20, 10 February 2026 (UTC)

Reply 22-MAY-2026

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❎  Edit request resolved  

  • Since this went to WP:RM#CM, the request is moot. Setting the request template to "answered".  Spintendo  20:55, 22 May 2026 (UTC)


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What I think should be changed

Replace ‘Finance and insurance’ with ‘Price comparison’ in the Industry section of the info box

Add Douw Steyn to founders section in info box 1

Add ‘The company describes its purpose as ‘making great financial decision-making a breeze for everyone’ after the first paragraph 2

Add: ‘In the UK, Compare the Market works in partnership with charities National Numeracy and the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award.’ After the current paragraph. 3, 4

After this addition, add: ‘It is authorised and regulated for insurance distribution by the UK Financial Conduct Authority.’ 5

Add the following 2 paragraphs after current paragraph 5: In 2019, ‘simples’, the catchphrase associated with Compare the Market advertisements, was added to the Oxford English Dictionary. 6

In 2023, the company became principal sponsors of The Hundred cricket competition.7

Edit list of other products that can be switched to make it up to date. So after ‘that can be switched, a new sentence should read: ‘These include energy, broadband, and digital TV and mobile phone packages, as well as a range of financial products such as loans, credit cards, current accounts, savings and mortgages. 8,9

After this paragraph add: ‘As well as prices, Compare the Market customers can also compare key features, such as levels of cover, fees and service. The UK website also features comparison guides’ 10

After this paragraph add: ‘The company receives fees from providers when customers buy products after clicking through from its comparison results. 11

Refs

1 Comparethemarket founder worth £600m Insurance Times. Retrieved 27 February 2026

2 Our purpose Compare the Market. Retrieved 27 February 2026

3 Compare the Market: a new partnership National Numeracy. Retrieved 27 February 2026

4 Meet our corporate partners DofE. Retrieved 27 February 2026

5 Compare the Market Limited Financial Conduct Authority. Retrieved 27 February 2026

6 Simples, whatevs and Jedi added to Oxford English Dictionary BBC. Retrieved 27 February 2026

7 Our partners The Hundred. Retrieved 27 February

8 Comparethemarket moves into mobile market with new service The Money Pages. Retrieved 27 February 2026 Mobile phone deals Compare the Market Retrieved 27 February

9 Find an account that could grow your savings faster Compare the Market. Retrieved 27 February

10 How we operate at Compare the Market Compare the Market. Retrieved 27 February

11 How we operate at Compare the Market Compare the Market. Retrieved 27 February

Why it should be changed

These changes are necessary in order to keep the Compare the Market entry up to date, as well as to give a more complete picture of the company’s activities.


CKingsley1985 (talk) 12:15, 3 March 2026 (UTC)

Motion Industries


Request for updated statistics and photo

edit

As a Motion Industries employee, I’ve been asked to update this page since some of the figures are two years out of date. Since there’s a conflict of interest, we would like to request assistance with these edits, please.

Sorry that the links aren't clickable! I didn't realize that wouldn't be automatic.


1) Company Infobox

* Specific text to be added or removed: Change Revenue to “$8.9 billion USD (2025)” and Number of Employees to “9,500 (2025)”

* Reason for the change: The current figures are two years out of date.

* References supporting change: Revenue: https://www.genpt.com/2026-02-17-Genuine-Parts-Company-Reports-Fourth-Quarter-and-Full-Year-2025-Results (Ctrl + F for “8,921,533”); Employee count: https://www.inddist.com/big-50/article/22950923/the-2025-industrial-distribution-big-50


2) Photo

* Specific text to be added or removed: Change photo from Livonia, Michigan branch to https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Motion_Industries_branch_in_Birmingham,_Alabama.png

* Reason for the change: The Livonia branch closed two years ago, so this photo is more current.

* Note: For full disclosure, this photo was taken by another Motion employee. The photographer has already sent an email to permissions-commons@wikimedia.org, using the template for photo releases, and we’re waiting to hear back.


3) “Operations” section, 2nd paragraph

* Specific text to be added or removed: Change the first sentence in the second paragraph to “As of 2025, Motion had annual sales of over $8.9 billion and 180,000 customers.”

* Reason for the change: The current figures are two years out of date.

* References supporting change: Revenue: https://www.genpt.com/2026-02-17-Genuine-Parts-Company-Reports-Fourth-Quarter-and-Full-Year-2025-Results (Ctrl + F for “8,921,533” – same as Edit #1); Customer count: https://www.expansionsolutionsmagazine.com/motion-expands-mexico-operations-with-two-new-branch-locations/


4) “Operations” section, 3rd paragraph

* Specific text to be added or removed: Change the third paragraph to “Motion placed first in Modern Distribution Management's list of Top Bearings/PT Distributors in 2025, and second on Industrial Distribution's 2025 Big 50 list.”

* Reason for the change: The currently posted ranking reports/links are two years out of date.

* References supporting change: MDM: https://www.mdm.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/2025-Top-Distributors-Report_061725.pdf ; Industrial Distribution: https://www.inddist.com/big-50/article/22950923/the-2025-industrial-distribution-big-50


5) “Operations > Facilities” section

* Specific text to be added or removed: Change “550” North American facilities to “over 600” and “150” in Australasia to “over 120”

* Reason for the change: The current figures are two years out of date.

* References supporting change: https://www.expansionsolutionsmagazine.com/motion-expands-mexico-operations-with-two-new-branch-locations/ Linguo Edits (talk) 23:09, 22 May 2026 (UTC)

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