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MassBio Recognizes Marlborough as a Major Life Sciences Hub in Massachusetts
The Massachusetts Biotechnology Council (MassBio) has identified Marlborough as a leading incubator for mature life sciences companies, and is now planning to host a Life Sciences Open House in the city this summer. - May 05, 2013 - Marlborough Economic Development Corporation
The Six Biggest Lawn Mistakes You Could Make This Summer BeeSafe® Organic Lawns Announces "What Not to do with Your Lawn"
A short primer on organic lawn care. How best to treat your lawn at the height of the summer months. - May 05, 2013 - BeeSafe Lawns
ISC-Audubon Celebrity Golf Tournament a Huge Success
The ISC-Audubon Celebrity Golf Tournament was the first of its kind, and was one part of the not-for-profit organizations efforts aimed at making people aware of sustainability and to encourage people to get outdoors and enjoy nature. - May 04, 2013 - ISC-Audubon
ecoEnvelopes Cited in Sprint Award for Green Excellence
Global consulting and analyst firm, Frost & Sullivan, awarded Sprint its 2013 North American Award for Green Excellence. Sprint was recognized for its widespread commitment to sustainability by global consulting and analyst firm Frost & Sullivan in its 2013 North American Award for Green... - May 04, 2013 - ecoEnvelopes
Water Words That Work, LLC Announces the Launching of the Chester River Association New Website
The Chester River Association is excited to announce the launch of their new website. The new site focuses on helping members learn about the Chester River and discover ways to protect this vital resource. The re-design features email sign-ups for membership and newsletters, interactive maps with... - May 03, 2013 - Water Words That Work, LLC
Brian Rhees of Oldcastle Precast Elected to Board of ACPA
Brian Rhees, Regional COO of Oldcastle Precast’s Rocky MT/Pacific Group, has been elected to the board of the American Concrete Pipe Association (ACPA). The ACPA is a nonprofit organization comprised of manufacturers and providers of products and services related to the concrete pipe industry. - May 03, 2013 - Oldcastle Precast, Inc
Donna Reuter, President/COO of Oldcastle Precast Building Systems, Retiring After 27 Years
Donna Reuter, President/COO of Oldcastle Precast Building Systems, will retire from the company as of May 2013 after a 27 year career with Oldcastle Precast. Donna has been an instrumental part of the executive team, leading the Building Systems organization and overseeing the team that has... - May 03, 2013 - Oldcastle Precast, Inc
Platinum Control Enhances Burner Management Training Program
Company offers most comprehensive installation resources to ensure BMS functionality. - May 03, 2013 - Platinum Control Technologies
Wild Wonders/Zoofari to Host 5th Annual Safari Scramble on June 21, 2013
The North County wildlife education facility Wild Wonders and its nonprofit partner Zoofari will host the 5th annual Safari Scramble golf tournament at The Crossings at Carlsbad on Friday, June 21, 2013 with a shotgun start at 12:30 p.m. Wild Wonders expects a full field of golfers to participate. - May 03, 2013 - Wild Wonders
LifeSpan Named "Cool Vendor in ITAM" by Analyst Firm Gartner
Vendors selected for the “Cool Vendor” report are innovative, impactful and intriguing. - May 02, 2013 - LifeSpan
SolarCraft Donates Solar to Sonoma Garden Park
SolarCraft, with offices in Sonoma and Novato, recently donated and installed a solar electric system at the Sonoma Garden Park, the six-acre working farm on 7th Street East, given to the City of Sonoma by Pauline Bond and managed by Sonoma Ecology Center. - May 02, 2013 - SolarCraft
logi Gold Proposes Plant Using "New Way" to Make Gold
Can Save the World from Cyanide and Mercury Poisoning - May 02, 2013 - Logi Gold
greeNEWit is Gearing Up for Summer with the Agents of Change Program
greeNEWit seeks high school and college students to participate in its Agents of Change internship program this summer. Interns have the opportunity to broaden their professional skills while inspiring positive action and effecting social change. - May 02, 2013 - greeNEWit
GlacialLight Introduces a New DC Input LED Down Light Series for Solar Panels
GlacialLight announces four new DC input 8 to 18W LED lights fully compatible with solar panels. - May 02, 2013 - GlacialTech Inc
Waste King Sees Commercial Customers Increasingly Opting for Waste Pods Over Skips
More than 40 commercial customers of Waste King - the specialist collection, clearance and recycling company based in Hemel Hempstead – have now switched from using skips to waste pods to segregate and remove their waste. Waste King’s managing director, Glenn Currie, explained:... - May 02, 2013 - Waste King
Energy Performance Certificates Become Obligatory in Spain
Starting June 1, 2013, it will be illegal to sell or rent out properties in Spain without Energy Performance Certificates. - May 02, 2013 - Artica Energy Performance
ecoEnvelopes and Sprint Honored at Xplor 2013
Xplor International Awards ecoEnvelopes Honorable Mention as Application of the Year. - May 02, 2013 - ecoEnvelopes
GSWP Breaks Off Acquisition Negotiations with PHI Group, Inc.
After year-long talks and apparent inability to fund, GSWP ceases negotiations with PHI Group, Inc, (trading symbol PHIL) and severs ties. - May 02, 2013 - Global Sun Wind & Power Corp
Whispering Hope Stables – Horse Boarding in Raleigh, NC
Whispering Hope Stables is a premier equestrian facility located just minutes from downtown Raleigh. Their mission is to provide an exclusive sanctuary for equestrian athletes and their discerning owners. - May 01, 2013 - Whispering Hope Stables
Stauber Drilling Providing Urgent Water Well Servicing in Saskatchewan
With warmer weather and increased precipitation, Saskatchewan’s water systems are becoming increasingly taxed. Each year, this sudden influx of spring’s water runoff overwhelms public and private well-based drainage systems. Stauber Drilling Inc., Regina’s premiere drilling... - May 01, 2013 - Stauber Drilling
Tyler TX Volunteer Firefighter Opens Wildlife Control Business
Twelve-year volunteer firefighter opens Wildlife Control business in Tyler, TX to control armadillos, gophers, raccoons, skunks, snakes, bat, and squirrels that are causing problems. - May 01, 2013 - A All Animal Control
MacDermid Offshore Solutions Adds Manufacturing Capacity
MacDermid Offshore Solutions LLC announced today that its new subsidiary, MacDermid Offshore Fluidos do Brasil, has commenced manufacturing offshore fluid products in Cambé Paraná, Brasil. This new facility is designed to manufacture products with the same consistency and high quality... - May 01, 2013 - MacDermid Offshore Solutions
Local Wind Company to Provide Wind Assets for Integrated Wind and Hydrogen Production Facility Near Bird Island, Minn.
Emerald H2 and Norfolk Wind Energy have signed an agreement to locate Emerald H2’s first Renewable Wind and Hydrogen Production Center in Renville County, Minn. The planned 10MW wind and 500,000kg hydrogen project will be the first “Utility Scale” initiative to use energy from wind turbines to produce hydrogen. Once constructed, it will be the largest hydrogen production facility powered by wind energy in the U.S. - April 30, 2013 - National Renewable Solutions
Farid Nobari Hired to Lead Sacramento Expansion for SC Solutions
An expanding portfolio of structural engineering and seismic consulting work from California transportation government agencies led to the opening of a Sacramento office. - April 30, 2013 - SC Solutions, Inc.
Two SC Solutions Employees Attend Regional Contracting Forum in Seattle
An extensive portfolio of work in both the port and marine industry and the oil and gas arena caught the attention of architectural engineering firms and government agencies at the 11th Annual Regional Contracting Forum in Seattle. - April 30, 2013 - SC Solutions, Inc.
EnviroShield Offering Leading Class Water Damage Cleanup Services to Local Property Owners
Woodinville, WA-based EnviroShield is now presenting local homeowners in Everett, Seattle and Bellevue with the opportunity to quickly recover from water damage events and protect their families for the long-term. The company’s new water damage cleanup service has been designed with the best... - April 30, 2013 - EnviroShield
greeNEWit Co-Founder Participates in Startup America Partnership Region Championship Summit
greeNEWit, a company that provides Maryland homeowners and businesses with resources and services to practice energy efficiency and sustainability, was sent on an all-expenses-paid trip to Phoenix last week to participate in the Startup America Partnership Region Championship Summit. - April 27, 2013 - greeNEWit
American Electronics Recycling and Queen Anne Elementary to Host Recycling Event and Scholarship Fundraiser
In commemoration of Earth Day, Queen Anne Elementary and American Electronics Recycling are hosting an electronics recycling event this Saturday April 27th from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm at Queen Anne Elementary School, 411 Boston Street. - April 27, 2013 - American Electronics Recycling
Luray and Page County, Virginia Awarded Appalachian Trail Distinction
The Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC), along with the Potomac Appalachian Trail Club (PATC) invites the public to attend the official designation of the town of Luray and Page County, Virginia as the newest Appalachian Trail Community™ on May 11, 2013 at 1:45 p.m. - April 27, 2013 - Appalachian Trail Conservancy
Verdeeco Named a Gartner 2013 Cool Vendor in Energy and Utilities
Analyst report designates Grid as a Service® provider as innovative newcomer in smart grid market. - April 27, 2013 - Verdeeco
GET-NSA Announces $10.6 Million DOE Information Technology Contract Award
GET-NSA will provide information technology support services to the U.S. Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge Office in Tennessee under a three-year $10.6 million contract recently awarded by the Department of Energy. GET-NSA will provide an array of support activities, including cyber security... - April 27, 2013 - Nuclear Safety Associates
Missouri Gas Energy to Open Its First Public Compressed Natural Gas Fueling Station Today in St. Joseph, MO
St. Joseph Mayor Bill Falkner to Join MGE Executives for Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony of the First Compressed National Gas Fueling Station in Northwest Missouri Missouri Gas Energy (MGE) will unveil its first public compressed natural gas (CNG) fueling station today at a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 402... - April 27, 2013 - Missouri Gas Energy
La Carlota City Entries Bag Over-All Winners in Philippine Youth Green Art Competition
The recently concluded Negros Occ. Junior Green Artists Inter-city Painting Competition with the theme "Climate Change in the Eyes of a Child" yielded a very interesting result. Nine winning entries from La Carlota, Kabankalan and Himamaylan Cities who were the top three winners in their... - April 27, 2013 - Greenwatch Philippines Inc.
Albert Septic Tank Systems Now Offering Cost Effective System Maintenance Solutions for Start of Summer
Newcastle, WA based leader for septic tank expertise, Alberta Septic Systems has just announced that the company is now offering their septic tank maintenance to clients across Issaquah, Sammamish and Renton to ensure readiness for the summer. The company’s technicians have been trained to... - April 26, 2013 - Alberta Septic Systems
Tariff Hike of Only 1% Increases Mining Costs to R100 Million Per Year, Says Industry Expert
An electricity tariff rise of only 1% has a devastating impact on the mining industry as it amounts to an increased expenditure of R100 million per year according to the South African Chamber of Mines. It therefore really hurts that since 1 April this year, large power consumers have had to fork... - April 26, 2013 - African Utility Week & POWERGEN Africa
Mishal Kanoo Signs DP World Supply Deal
This undertaking is another mark of long-term business commitment that The Kanoo Group shares with DP World. - April 26, 2013 - The Kanoo Group
Doug Marcille Honored with the Industry Leadership Award from the National Energy Marketers Association
Doug Marcille, CEO U.S. Gas & Electric to be honored with the Industry Leadership Award at the National Energy Marketers Association’s 16th Annual Restructuring Conference in Washington, DC on April 30, 2013. - April 26, 2013 - U.S. Gas & Electric
Heyl & Patterson Joins PA Mining Initiative in Southern Africa
Heyl & Patterson Inc. of Pittsburgh, PA, USA is one of ten companies in the Pennsylvania Mining Export Program, promoting mining equipment to the Southern African market. - April 25, 2013 - Heyl & Patterson Inc.
SafetySkills®, an Online Safety Training Provider, Announces Revised H2S Safety Training for the Oil and Gas Industry Course
H2S Safety Procedures for Drilling and Production Operations online safety training course provides skills to recognize the dangers of H2S. - April 25, 2013 - SafetySkills
Tramp Launches CarbonClix - a New Portal Encouraging Individuals to Help Build a Greener Planet
Following a successful beta trial, Tramp Carbon is excited to announce its new consumer focused portal – CarbonClix - which provides an ethical and transparent approach to offsetting individual carbon footprints. - April 25, 2013 - Tramp Carbon
UTRS Runs to Support Wounded Warriors Project
Universal Technical Resource Services, Inc. (UTRS), a leading provider of engineering, information technology and communications services, today announced that it will send 20 runners to the Broad Street Run on May 5, 2013, to support the Wounded Warrior Project (WWP). UTRS Chief Operating Officer... - April 24, 2013 - Universal Technical Resource Services, Inc.
TAG Oil Targets Unconventional Discoveries with First Oil and Gas Exploration Well in New Zealand's East Coast Basin
TAG Oil announces that drilling of the Ngapaeruru-1 exploration well in New Zealand's East Coast Basin is now underway, targeting high-quality Waipawa Black Shale and Whangai source rock formations. - April 24, 2013 - TAG Oil Ltd.
The Kuiken Group Awarded Contract to Support ABS Consulting Group
The Kuiken Group to Assist ABS Consulting Group’s Government Business Division. - April 24, 2013 - The Kuiken Group
Iraq Future Energy: Sheikh Nahayan bin Mubarak Al Nahayan, UAE Minister of Culture, Youth and Community Development to Deliver Keynote
The UAE Minister of Culture, Youth and Community Development, H.H. Sheikh Nahayan bin Mubarak Al Nahayan, will deliver the opening keynote address at the upcoming Iraq Energy 2013/14: Business and Investment Opportunities in Iraq’s Oil and Gas Sectors conference in Abu Dhabi from 22-24... - April 24, 2013 - Iraq Energy 2013/14
Waste King Doubles Turnover in a Year
Since moving to its current premises a couple of years ago, Waste King, a specialist collection, clearance and recycling company based in Hemel Hempstead, has now achieved the milestone of processing 10,000 orders. Of even more significance is that this growing number of orders has contributed to... - April 24, 2013 - Waste King
Live Webinar: Improving Consumer Confidence Through BRC Global Standards
Register now for the SGS global webinar titled "Live Webinar: Improving Consumer Confidence through BRC Global Standards" on May 15, 2013. The webinar is complimentary, conducted in English and free of charge. - April 24, 2013 - SGS
Global Monitoring Celebrates 25 Years of Business in Remote Monitoring and Control Industry
Telemetry company plans to introduce Messenger™ Remote Monitors in three communication options as well as a new line of less expensive “cloud-based” monitors. - April 24, 2013 - Global Monitoring
Platinum Roofing Receives Special Recognition from Leading Roofing Manufacturer
Platinum Roofing, Waterproofing & Energy receives special recognition from Carlisle SynTec Systems for being in the top percentage of roofing contractors nationwide. - April 23, 2013 - Platinum Roofing, Waterproofing & Energy
PV Racking Breaks Sales Records for First Quarter in 2013
PV Racking has finished the first quarter of 2013 with a new sales record. “We have received 1.4 megawatts worth of residential and small commercial contracts since January 1st, which is much stronger than this time last year,” said Barry Moore, president at PV Racking, a Pennsylvania... - April 23, 2013 - PV Racking LLC
Caterpillar Inc and Altaaqa Global Signs IPP Agreement
Altaaqa Global to pursue large-scale temporary power projects around the world. - April 22, 2013 - Altaaqa Global CAT Rental Power