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Global Mining Giant Sandvik is Platinum Sponsor for Upcoming Copperbelt Mining Trade Expo and Conference in Kitwe Next Week
Global mining giant Sandvik, platinum sponsors for the upcoming Copperbelt Mining Trade Expo and Conference (CBM-TEC), is currently building a high-tech, multimillion dollar facility in Kitwe, where the event takes place from 28-29 April. The company’s Accounts and Applications Manager -... - April 25, 2014 - Copperbelt Mining Trade Expo & Conference
Springboard Biodiesel Announces Grand Opening of New Closed Local Loop Production Facility
California based, clean-tech manufacturer Springboard Biodiesel launches fully automated, zero-waste biodiesel production plant that is designed for low-cost production of multiple feedstocks. Capable of producing up to 1,500 gallons per day, the facility currently processes locally collected UCO feedstock into ASTM-grade B-100 biodiesel with an exceptionally low carbon intensity. - April 24, 2014 - Springboard Biodiesel
More Than 5,000 Expected to Attend Green on the Green Festival May 3
Free One-Day Community Festival in Worthington, Sponsored by Big Green Head, Green Energy Ohio, Interfaith Power and Light, and Eleven12; Helps Visitors Go “Green” with an Electric Car Ride & Drive, Clean Energy Display, Cooking Demos, Live Music and More - April 24, 2014 - Big Green Head
Caravan Honored with Jackie Robinson Award
The Detroit Tigers, along with Major League Baseball, have chosen Caravan Facilities Management, LLC to be the recipient of the 8th Annual Jackie Robinson MVDBP Award. - April 24, 2014 - Caravan Facilities Management
New Additive Will Revolutionize Heavy Oil Production and Transportation and Save Producers at Least $4 - $5 Per Barrel
Heavy oil production requires diluent be added to the crude to give it proper viscosity to get it in a pipeline. Diluent supplies are dwindling and prices are rising. A new technology exists that results in 50% less diluent being required and oil producers saving $4-$5 per barrel. - April 23, 2014 - Petro Motion Inc.
Lucideon to Hold "Meet the Materials Experts" Seminar in Cork
Lucideon, the materials development and testing company that was formerly known as Ceram, is holding a "Meet the Materials Experts" seminar on 19 June 2014 in Cork, Ireland. - April 23, 2014 - Lucideon
A Day of Spay in May. Jackson Galaxy, Star of Animal Planet's "My Cat from Hell" to Appear as Part of FixFest.
FixFest is a new area-wide spay and neuter day to be held in conjunction with the annual WorldFest “earth day” celebration on Sunday, May 18, 2014 at Woodley Park in Lake Balboa, California. WorldFest is an all-day solar-powered, education and entertainment event focusing on sustainability, environmentalism and animal welfare. - April 23, 2014 - FixFest
Alberta Septic Systems Now a Leader for Real Estate Certification Services
Trusted Newcastle, WA-based septic systems maintenance company, Alberta Septic Systems is now helping homeowners across Issaquah, Bellevue and Renton analyze and certify their current systems with the goal of selling their property. The company’s home property inspection work will help owners... - April 23, 2014 - Alberta Septic Systems
Dubai Municipality Along with Unique System FZE Launch a First-of-Its-Kind Sandstorm Forecasting Mobile App in the UAE
Unique System FZE, a Unique Maritime Group company, which is one of the world’s leading integrated turnkey subsea and offshore solutions provider, along with The Geodesy and Hydrographic Survey Section of Dubai Municipality (DM) have successfully launched a mobile application that will enable... - April 23, 2014 - Unique Maritime Group
Aspca’s National Help a Horse Day Event Hits Reno This Saturday as Mayor Makes Proclamation of Importance of Wild Horses
Hidden Valley Wild Horse Protection Fund is celebrating ASPCA's Help A Horse Day with the Free 1st Annual Helping Horses Expo at Bartley Ranch Horse Arena, 6000 Bartley Ranch Rd, Reno on Saturday, April 26, 2014. Gates open 1 - 5 pm. Opening ceremonies will feature country singer-song writer Lacy J Dalton, horse training demonstrations by Midori Morgan, Megan Lowry, and Willis Lamm, and demonstrations by Least Resistance Training Concepts Wild Horse Mentors Large Animal Rescue Squad. - April 22, 2014 - Hidden Valley Wild Horse Protection Fund
2013 Fred Case Entrepreneur of the Year Nick Richmond Launches Matrix Manufacturing, USA
Nick Richmond and Brian Barrick recently launched their second entrepreneurial endeavor, Matrix Manufacturing, USA. They founded Matrix Basement Systems in 2009, and helped it grow into the Midwest’s leading provider of basement finishing systems. Matrix Basement Systems, Inc. has now served more than 1,000 Chicagoland and Detroit residents. - April 21, 2014 - Matrix Basement Systems
Infinite Earth’s Rimba Raya Biodiversity Reserve Project Delivers Clean Water
Rimba Raya, the world’s largest REDD project completes its pilot program to deliver clean water filters and protect the Indonesian forest community from lethal waterborne disease. - April 21, 2014 - Infinite Earth
Dealers’ View of Warranty: SGS 2014 Global Automotive Survey
The webinar will discuss further information about: For which brands dealers find warranty easy to work with; Dealer Satisfaction with the key warranty tools field force, hotlines and audit; Dealer Satisfaction with the level and administration of goodwill; Dealer Satisfaction with the level and administration of extended warranties; Comparison of results between 2012 and 2014 survey wave. - April 21, 2014 - SGS
Altaaqa Global Opens East Africa Office
The new Nairobi office will serve as a hub for Altaaqa Global’s sales and operations in the East Africa region. - April 20, 2014 - Altaaqa Global
California’s New Back-Up Water System Expands Into Other States
The demand for LifeTank is gaining momentum as households and businesses see the benefits being prepared for emergencies – everything from city chemical spills to earthquakes, floods and winter storms. This new back-up water system features patent-pending technology that allows the water in the tank to automatically replenish - meaning it needs no maintenance or manual rotation. - April 19, 2014 - Life Systems Group, Inc.
greeNEWit Energy Education Program is an Approved Way to Receive MAEOE’s Green Schools Certification
greeNEWit’s OUR Schools Program is approved by the MAEOE to help schools obtain Maryland Green School certification. - April 19, 2014 - greeNEWit
Papros Inc: Now Suppliers' Smelters on CMRT Can be Directly Checked Versus Growing Lists of Conflict Free Certified Smelters on CFSP Website
As the Conflict Free Smelter Program gathers strength, increasing numbers of smelters get certified, and the CFSP certified lists as posted on the website change for the better. In order to help the process of adoption of certified smelters, the MRPRO dashboard now checks the smelters entered on a (CMRT) template versus the smelters posted on the conflict free certified smelter list web sites. This moves the whole process along by quickly letting suppliers check and choose certified smelters. - April 18, 2014 - Papros Inc.
InStep Software to Discuss Predictive Analytics at POWER-GEN India & Central Asia 2014
Using the Power of Predictive Asset Analytics to Increase Nuclear Equipment Reliability - April 18, 2014 - InStep Software
Saint-Gobain Seals’ Rulon® 1439 Material Certified as USP Class VI Compliant, Further Meeting Needs of Medical Device and Pharmaceutical Processing
Saint-Gobain Seals’ Rulon® 1439 material has achieved full USP Class VI certification, complying with stringent disposable and reusable medical device requirements. - April 18, 2014 - Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics, Seals Group
Lucideon to Talk at the EAUC Annual Conference 2014
Lucideon, the sustainability assurance provider, is pleased to announce that it will be playing an engaging role at the 18th EAUC Annual Conference, as it leads an exchange session and showcases its wide range of sustainability assurance services. Known as the sustainability event of the year for the UK tertiary education sector, the event will take place on 7-9 May at Nottingham Trent University. - April 18, 2014 - Lucideon
Announcing Custom Authentic Handcrafted Old Fashioned Natural Mattresses by: Orange Mattress and Custom Bedding. Family Business Since 1902.
Custom Bedding - Orange Mattress has been handcrafting natural mattresses for over 100 years. Their mattresses are made to order to customers' specifications. While searching for modern mattresses you may experience wear and tear much sooner as opposed to the old fashioned type. Custom Bedding -... - April 17, 2014 - Orange Mattress - Custom Bedding
International Ultraviolet Association Sponsors Workshop on Healthcare Associated Infections (HAIs) in Dulles, Virginia
Healthcare Associated Infections (HAIs) are a common problem in hospitals and healthcare facilities. This workshop in Dulles, Virginia, sponsored by the International Ultraviolet Association (IUVA) will give details on UV technology used to decontaminate air and surfaces of dangerous pathogens. - April 17, 2014 - International Ultraviolet Association
Minimize the Cost Impact of Rising Natural Gas Prices with Whalenado™ HVLS Fans
To meet the increasing demand by consumers to lower their natural gas consumption and cost, the Whalenado™ HVLS range of ceiling mounted fans are now available from Northern Dock Systems. Designed and engineered by Envira-North Systems Ltd. in Seaforth Ontario, Whalenado™ HVLS fans are... - April 17, 2014 - Northern Dock Systems
Bridge Energy Group Tackles the Issue of Engaging Utility Customers During Difficult Events
VP of Grid Optimization, Forrest Small, to join a panel discussion at EUCI on what the future holds for outage communications. - April 16, 2014 - Bridge Energy Group
New Study Shows Oil Investments May Protect Against Bond Declines
A new study released this week by Sharath Sury (Executive Director of SIFIRM and Adjunct Professor of Economics at the University of California) and Manda Sury (CEO of Chicago Analytic Trading Co. and Adjunct Professor of Finance at DePaul University) shows that investments in the energy related oil and gas exploration sector may provide a strong hedge against bond losses in a rising interest rate environment. - April 15, 2014 - SIFIRM
Major Efforts to Mitigate Climate Change Well Under Way in Europe
Responding to the UN report on climate change mitigation, European innovators working across a range of climate innovation disciplines are stressing that major efforts are well under way in Europe. - April 15, 2014 - Climate-KIC
EU Climate Innovation Chief Executive: Private, Public and Academic Sectors Need to Come Together
Mary Ritter, CEO of the EU's main climate innovation initiative Climate-KIC, calls for greater collaboration between the private, public and academic sectors to develop new solutions to stop further climate change. - April 15, 2014 - Climate-KIC
Energy Audits Help Historic Campus Homes Prioritize Maintenance
The Greek Life Sustainability Team from the University of Michigan turned to Pro Energy Consultants for an energy audit to help identify problems and prioritize improvements on one of the many historic homes on the University’s campus. - April 14, 2014 - Pro Energy Consultants
Comoncy to Host Its Official Grand Opening Celebration
Comoncy will be hosting an official grand opening celebration to benefit the Lynne Cohen Foundation with a ribbon cutting performed by Mayor Bosse of Beverly Hills on behalf of the Chamber of Commerce. - April 13, 2014 - Coral Tree Cafe
InfraGard National Members Alliance Announces New Appointments to the Board of Directors
The InfraGard National Members Alliance (INMA) announces the appointment of two members to its Board of Directors. The new appointees to three-year terms are Jerry Bowman and Sanford “Sandy” Mangold. The INMA leads the private sector side of the InfraGard public-private partnership. It... - April 12, 2014 - InfraGard National Members Alliance
SolarCraft Earns Top Honor as Best Marin Solar Installer - Pacific Sun Readers Vote SolarCraft the Best of Marin for a Fifth Year
SolarCraft, a Novato business since 1984, has once again been awarded the Best of Marin by the Pacific Sun’s annual reader’s poll to identify the best businesses in the Marin County. For the fifth year in a row, SolarCraft was voted the best solar installer in Marin County. - April 12, 2014 - SolarCraft
Unique Wellube’s Valve Testing System “Uni-Test” Certified by Bureau Veritas
Unique Wellube FZC, a Unique Maritime Group company, which is one of the world’s leading integrated turnkey subsea and offshore solution providers, is proud to have its “Uni-Test Safety & Relief Valve Testing System” certified by Bureau Veritas, one of the world’s... - April 11, 2014 - Unique Maritime Group
Live Demo: SGS autoCARS System
The objective of the one hour complimentary webinar (45-min presentation / 15-min Q&A) is to provide a clear view of the functionalities of autoCARS, which is SGS's propriety software system designed to perform the highest quality, customer tailored audits of automotive dealers. - April 11, 2014 - SGS
China National Coal Group Corp (ChinaCoal) to Deploy InStep Software’s eDNA Data Historian Software
China’s second largest coal producer will use eDNA for centralized data management, analysis and reporting to make smarter operational decisions and improve efficiency. - April 11, 2014 - InStep Software
"Paint the Town" Has New Meaning in Kansas City
Plein Air Fest and Artists' Competition, May 7-10, 2014. Artists from across the country will gather for a four-day Painting Fest to capture the natural beauty of Penn Valley Park while competing for $4,000 in prizes. The event will conclude with a gala reception and art auction, with proceeds to benefit the Conservancy. - April 11, 2014 - Penn Valley Park Conservancy
Mangas Power Signs OEM with John Deere
Oilfield manufacturing equipment distribution company signs OEM with reputable John Deere for design and sell of John Deere-powered products. - April 10, 2014 - Mangas Power
Heyl & Patterson Signs License Agreement with ELB Engineering Services in South Africa
Heyl & Patterson Inc. of Pittsburgh, PA, USA has signed an exclusive license agreement with ELB Engineering Services of Johannesburg, South Africa, for bulk material handling equipment. - April 10, 2014 - Heyl & Patterson Inc.
Lucideon to Open Pharmaceutical Laboratories
Lucideon is pleased to announce that it has invested £1.5M in new pharmaceutical chemistry quality control (QC) testing laboratories, at its headquarters in Stoke-on-Trent. - April 10, 2014 - Lucideon
Federal Labs & Industry Partners Aim to Accelerate Innovation for Economic Impact at the 2014 FLC National Meeting
This year's FLC national meeting, from April 21 - 23, in Rockville, Md., aims to accelerate innovation for economic impact. This year's agenda features: technology transfer training courses; a human element panel; over a dozen agency and industry exhibitors; accomplished keynote speakers; and various networking opportunities for industry and tech transfer professionals. - April 09, 2014 - Universal Technical Resource Services, Inc.
Problems Surface with Reporting on Renewables in Canada
Significant variations in the output of wind and solar energy are noted on three official government sites. - April 09, 2014 - canadian association for renewable energies (we c.a.r.e.)
Scalada Holdings Negotiating for Large Gold Placer Deposits
Scalada Holdings, Ltd is in the throes of negotiating a deal with an unnamed holding corporation that owns the mining rights to a large area of gold placer deposits. - April 09, 2014 - Scalada Holdings, Ltd.
Alcorn Career & Technology Center Has Selected Florida Biodiesel, Inc. to Provide Renewable Energy Equipment
Florida Biodiesel, Inc. has delivered a B-60 Biodiesel Processor to Alcorn Career & Technology Center, MS. The Biodiesel production equipment will be used in the classroom to instruct Green Fuel technologies for on-campus activities. - April 09, 2014 - Florida Biodiesel, Inc.
YANMAR mCHP Units Power Green Restaurant
YANMAR America Corporation is pleased to announce that Mack Boring & Parts Company recently installed two of its CP10WN units with a cluster inverter at a green restaurant in New Jersey, Steve & Cookie’s By the Bay. Located in Margate City, New Jersey, Steve & Cookie’s was... - April 08, 2014 - YANMAR America
OneRain Announces Sponsorship of ALERT Users Group 25th Flood Warning Systems Symposium
OneRain Incorporated announces that it is a Platinum-level sponsor for the ALERT User Group's 25th Flood Warning Systems Training Symposium, which will be held May 6-9, in Reno, Nevada. This nationally known and respected training symposium event has been held since 1982, and brings together many... - April 06, 2014 - OneRain Incorporated
Green on the Green Festival Celebrates Its Fifth Anniversary May 3, Offering Visitors a Chance to “Go Green”
Free One-Day Community Festival in Worthington, Sponsored by Big Green Head, Green Energy Ohio and Interfaith Power and Light, Features a Special Screening of Award-Winning Documentary, “Chasing Ice” - April 05, 2014 - Big Green Head
Integration of the PetroSense Digital Hydrocarbon Probe (DHP) with Commercial Dataloggers to Support Serial Data Interface
PetroSense, the leader in Total Petroleum Hydrocarbon Monitoring systems and creator of the revolutionary Fiber Optic Chemical Sensor FOCS, announced the integration of its Digital Hydrocarbon Probe with commercial dataloggers using the SDI-12 Protocol. - April 05, 2014 - PetroSense
San Antonio Relay for Life Sponsored by Brian Alfaro
An oil and gas entrepreneur known for his contributions in the San Antonio area, Brian Alfaro will be partnering with the American Cancer Society to stomp out cancer. The ACS is hosting its annual Relay for Life on May 2, and Brian Alfaro is proud to sponsor the largest Relay in San Antonio. Relay... - April 04, 2014 - Primera Energy
Elementary School Students Win "Green Packs" During Sixth Anniversary of National Green Week
Free K-12 sustainability education and programming sponsored by Sprint - April 04, 2014 - Green Education Foundation (GEF)
Joint EU-China Climate Statement: Chief Executive of EU Climate Initiative Responds
The CEO of Europe's main climate innovation initiative, Climate-KIC, has announced that her organisation has prioritised the development of practical collaboration with China, following a joint declaration by the leaders of the EU and China. - April 04, 2014 - Climate-KIC
Unique System FZE Announces the Launch of the New Cygnus DIVE MK2 Now in the Middle East Region
Unique System FZE, a Unique Maritime Group company, which is one of the world’s leading integrated turnkey subsea and offshore solutions provider, is pleased to announce the introduction of the new DIVE MK2 underwater gauge from Cygnus Instruments in the Middle East region. Unique system FZE... - April 03, 2014 - Unique Maritime Group