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SGS Hot Source Food Newsletter Issue 8
Hot Source: Farm Assessment Services, Pathogens in Food Products, Emerging Trends in Food Safety Controls and more. - August 11, 2015 - SGS
New M-System DL8 Web Data Logger
Meiji Corporation, master distributor in North America of M-System Co., Ltd., announced that the DL8 series remote terminal unit for monitoring, event reporting and data logging is now available in North America. - August 10, 2015 - Meiji Corporation
Clean Solar Ranks High on the 2015 Solar Power World Top US Solar Contractors List
Clean Solar ranked in the Solar Power World Top Solar Contractors list for another year and 2nd for most MW installed for Bay Area residential installers. - August 09, 2015 - Clean Solar
South Sudan’s Minister of Electricity, Dams, Irrigation & Water Resources, Hon. Jemma Nunu Kumba, to Deliver Keynote at EAPIC in Nairobi
“As a new nation, South Sudan will be proud to demonstrate to this upcoming regional conference of East African Power Industry that we have abundant energy resources which can be tapped for the common good and development” – so says the Hon. Jemma Nunu Kumba, Minister of... - August 09, 2015 - Future Energy East Africa
Mon Valley Integration Names Business Development Manager
Mr. Richard "Rick" Bray has been appointed as MVI's Business Development Manager. - August 08, 2015 - Mon Valley Integration LLC
Gulf Coast Western's First Well in the Home Run Field Goes Into Production
Dallas-based Gulf Coast Western announced today that its first well in the Home Run Field in Brooks County, Texas is in production. Gulf Coast Western explores, develops and acquires domestic oil and gas reserves primarily in the Gulf Coast region of the United States. The Texron Perez #1 went into production June 17, 2015, and is currently producing an average of 270 barrels of oil per day (BOPD) from the Vicksburg Formation in the Home Run Field located in South Texas. - August 08, 2015 - Gulf Coast Western
Leading Non-Profit Launches Local Female Leaders Program to Recognize Thought Leaders in Island Communities
Islands Society launches unique program dedicated to showcasing the value of outstanding women making a local impact in island communities to a global stage. - August 08, 2015 - Islands Society
"Let’s Work Together to Fix the Power" - Tiger Resources' Message at iPAD DRC in Kinshasa in October
“My message at the upcoming iPAD DRC Mining and Infrastructure Indaba in Kinshasa in October is: 'Let’s work together to fix the power',” says Charles Carron Brown, COO of Tiger Resources’ Kipoi Mine. Electrical power is the number one challenge facing the country’s... - August 08, 2015 - iPAD DRC
Napa Valley Poop Patrol Volunteers at Walk for Animals
Napa Valley Poop Patrol, the Napa Valley’s first and only dog waste cleanup and removal service, gives back to the community by volunteering its time at Napa Humane Society’s annual event, Walk for Animals. - August 07, 2015 - Napa Valley Poop Patrol
Johnny on the Spot, LLC, Acquires Horizon Portable Restrooms (Trenton, NJ), the Company's Fourth Acquisition in Two Years
Prior to its acquisition by Johnny on the Spot, LLC., Horizon Portable Restrooms boasted a strong customer base in Central New Jersey and Eastern Pennsylvania, and quickly became a formidable portable sanitation provider, particularly in the construction and seasonal markets. - August 07, 2015 - Johnny on the Spot, LLC.
Navrattan Group to Set-up First SUNSUL Technology Project in Punjab, India
Navrattan Group recently showcased eight of their revolutionary intellectual inventions to the Punjab Government delegation in Budapest, Hungary. Deputy Chief Minister of Punjab Mr. Sukhbir Singh Badal was recently in Hungary to witness a demonstration by the scientists of Fakon Vallalkozasi KFT... - August 07, 2015 - Navrattan Blue Crete Industries Pvt. Ltd.
Clark Promoted to COO for EcoMark Solar
Leila Clark has been promoted from director of operations to chief operations officer for Denver-based EcoMark Solar. She joined the rapidly-expanding company in 2012 and also served as operations manager for the company. “I am very passionate about expanding the adoption of solar energy and... - August 06, 2015 - EcoMark Solar
Combustion Technologies Announces CleanBoost Brake Cleaner HD
Combustion Technologies USA (“Combustion”), the original manufacturer of the CleanBoost® family of products, is pleased to announce CleanBoost Brake Cleaner HD, a new product for 2015. CleanBoost Brake Cleaner HD is a powerful product that cleans clutch dust, brake dust, dirt, dust,... - August 06, 2015 - Combustion Technologies
GMO Free Lancaster County Finds RoundUp in Mothers' Breast Milk
GMO Free Lancaster County did the first ever testing of the breast milk of Lancaster mothers for the presence of glyphosate, the active ingredient in Monsanto’s flagship herbicide, Roundup. The mother with the highest detectable level of glyphosate in her breast milk, 91 parts per billion, is a farmer who lives and works on a farm in Lancaster County and is living with the heartbreak of an infant with cancer. - August 05, 2015 - GMO Free Lancaster County
Napa Valley Poop Patrol Co-Sponsors Alston Park Cleanup
Napa dog waste cleanup and removal company partners with Napa Valley Resource Conservation District to clean up Alston Park, and educate the public on the importance of picking up your dog’s poop. - August 05, 2015 - Napa Valley Poop Patrol
Kickstarter Campaign by ECOlunchbox
Eco Kickstarter Campaign Launched by SF Bay Area Startup ECOlunchbox, a Green Small Business Dedicated to Reducing Plastic Use and Disposal - August 05, 2015 - ECOlunchbox
Welspun Renewables Breaks Ground by Commissioning Punjab’s Largest Solar Project, India
IPP commissions its 1st project in the state, cements Punjab’s commitment to green energy. 34 MW (DC) Project to address state’s energy deficit by supplying 48 million units of clean energy annually. Commissioned within committed timelines, in five short months. In the next 25 years the solar project will have mitigated 1,331,525 tones of CO2 emissions. - August 05, 2015 - Welspun Renewables
EcoMark Solar Expanding Installation Staff to Meet Consumer Demand
Colorado ranks in the Top 10 state for solar installation during the first quarter of 2015. - August 01, 2015 - EcoMark Solar
CM Labs Simulations Releases New Construction Equipment Training Modules
Comprehensive hydraulic excavator and tower crane simulators are designed to train for safe and skilled operations. - August 01, 2015 - CM Labs Simulations Inc.
The Appalachian Trail Conservancy Joins Prestigious Group of Leave No Trace Master Educator Providers
The Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics has named the Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC) a Master Educator Course Provider. As just one of 11 organizations in the United States authorized to lead Master Educator courses, the ATC will offer a variety of Leave No Trace courses to partners, the... - August 01, 2015 - Appalachian Trail Conservancy
Dallas Holocaust Museum Adds Dr. Nicholas Pournader to Its Board
Corporate strategist, turnaround specialist and technology expert, Pournader to bring over 15 years of senior business leadership experience to museum - August 01, 2015 - Dallas Holocaust Museum/Center for Education and Tolerance
BTEC to Create First Thermal Efficiency Test Method for Commercial Sized Biomass-Fired Boilers
Test protocol will fill a standards gap and consistently measure boiler heat energy from a range of biomass fuels. - July 31, 2015 - Biomass Thermal Energy Council
Donation Requests Pour in Despite Dry Spell in Equipment Donations for Local Non-Profit
Slow start to summer means long waitlist and unfulfilled donation requests for many Canadian charities. - July 30, 2015 - Electronic Recycling Association
Eco Warrior Princess Celebrates 5th Birthday
Eco Warrior Princess, of the world's most celebrated ethical fashion blogs turns 5 years old. - July 30, 2015 - Eco Warrior Princess
Keta Foundation Granted Key Non-Profit Status
New North Carolina Non-Profit to Support Strategic Development Projects in Ghana - July 30, 2015 - Freedom University Keta
High-Level Government and Industry Support Again for Rwanda Investment Forum in Kigali in November
“The Rwandan government is serious about attracting investors and keen to create an environment that is conducive to stimulating new infrastructure projects in the country,” says Emmanuelle Nicholls, event director of the upcoming iPAD Rwanda Power & Infrastructure Investment Forum... - July 30, 2015 - iPAD Rwanda Energy Infrastucture Forum
Ecobank Disburses CBN’s N50 Million Facility to Boost SMEFunds’ Clean Energy Innovations
Today, SMEFunds, Africa’s foremost Social Enterprise based in Nigeria is first to receive N50 million (approx. $300,000) from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) through Ecobank Ltd. into its Cellulosic Bio Ethanol Gel for Clean Cook Stoves and Pay-As-You-Go Solar Smart Mini-Grid Electricity... - July 29, 2015 - SMEFunds
Freedom University Keta Reaches Key Milestone
Ghana Institution Announces Launch of New International Slave Studies Program - July 28, 2015 - Freedom University Keta
South Hills Assembly to Host a Hard Drive Shredding and Computer Recycling Event
South Hills Assembly to Host a Hard Drive Shredding and Electronics Waste Recycling Event on Saturday, August 1, 2015 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. - July 27, 2015 - CyberCrunch
East Africa’s Top Utility Projects and Power Professionals Honoured at EAPIC in Nairobi in August
Leading projects and people in the East African power industry will be honoured at the inaugural East African Power Industry Awards taking place as part of the upcoming East African Power Industry Convention (EAPIC) on 27 August in Nairobi. - July 26, 2015 - Future Energy East Africa
ViridisChem, Inc. Announces the Key Member of Advisory Board Dr. David Constable
ViridisChem, Inc. San Jose, CA is excited to welcome Dr. David Constable, a well-respected scientist and industry expert in the field of green chemistry, as a Technical Advisor to guide through the development of company’s portfolio of software products. - July 24, 2015 - ViridisChem, Inc.
Green Alternative Systems (GAS) Announce Savings on Compressed Natural Gas
Green Alternative Systems (GAS) has announced fleet conversion to propane offers a number of savings to fleet managers and business owners including saving fuel. Fleet conversion to propane provides a significant reduce in spending than traditional fossil fuels such as gasoline and propane. It also reduces costs in maintenance and repairs due to the cleaner burning fuel source being more gentle on the vehicle. - July 24, 2015 - Green Alternative Systems
Greco Solar Introduces Integrated Solar LED Lights
Greco Green Energy Co., Ltd. (the Company) announced that it is going to introduce an innovative high-tech solar powered LED light to the market, the ‘all-in-one integrated solar LED light’. The company’s all-in-one integrated solar LED lights, ranging from 5 watt to 60 watt, are... - July 24, 2015 - Greco Green Energy Co.,Ltd.
SolarPA's NanoCoat Now on Kickstarter
Nanomaterial spray-on coating increases output of solar panels 15%. - July 24, 2015 - The Information Network
Clean Fuel Process Aims to Cut Diesel-Based Air Pollution in Half
Utah biofuel innovations company Argo Fuels has developed a fuel processor that creates high-quality synthetic diesel from waste. This process fits within a 40-foot shipping container and significantly reduces time and energy costs relative to industry standard. The fuel produced burns 90% cleaner than traditional diesel. To scale-up production, the company has launched a crowdfunding campaign. - July 24, 2015 - Argo Fuels, Inc.
Welspun Renewables Commissions Maharashtra’s Largest Solar Project Under PPP Model
The first of its kind project can set precedent for many such partnerships in RE sector: IPP has set up the 52 MW (DC) project with Maharashtra State Power Generation Co. Ltd (Mahagenco); Commissioned project will be powering 240,000 households; Estimated 83,220 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions will be mitigated annually - July 24, 2015 - Welspun Renewables
Blue Heron Meets Aggressive Deadline with Go-Live of Oracle CC&B Implementation for Largest Wastewater Agency in State of Nevada
Blue Heron Consulting (BHC), working alongside system integration partner Tech Mahindra, recently executed a go-live for Clark County Water Reclamation District (CCWRD) in Las Vegas, Nev., on time and on budget—in a remarkably compressed timeline of nine months from beginning to... - July 24, 2015 - Blue Heron Consulting
CM Labs CEO Robert Weldon Nominated as Finalist for 2015 EY Entrepreneur of the Year™
Recent awards and nominations recognize CM Labs as one of North America’s fastest growing and best led companies. - July 24, 2015 - CM Labs Simulations Inc.
Sammons Enterprises, Inc. Appoints New Chief Financial Officer
Dallas-based, Sammons Enterprises, Inc. promotes Vice President and Treasurer, Pam Doeppe, to chief Financial Officer. - July 23, 2015 - Sammons Enterprises
Metering International Rebrands Website to Bridge Metering and Smart Energy Sectors
“Metering International or MI as it is affectionately known in the metering industry was created by and for the industry, and this has and will never change. We are still the industry’s leading choice of news and communication and our move towards increased coverage on utility... - July 23, 2015 - Metering & Smart Energy International
Briggs International Appoints New President and Chief Executive Officer
International materials handling equipment distributor, Briggs International has appointed Darron Ash President and Chief Executive Officer. Ash was previously chief financial officer for Sammons Enterprises, Inc., the holding company for Briggs International. “Our Briggs businesses continue... - July 22, 2015 - Sammons Enterprises
Blue Heron Successfully Completes CC&B Upgrade for Natural Gas Utility, SaskEnergy
Blue Heron Consulting (BHC), working alongside system integration partner CGI, went live with another successful on-time, on-budget implementation of Oracle Customer Care and Billing (CC&B) on May 25 at SaskEnergy, located in Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada. BHC/CGI upgraded SaskEnergy from... - July 22, 2015 - Blue Heron Consulting
Announcing Wellness Solutions for Living a Robust Lifestyle by Orange Mattress - Custom Bedding of NJ
A healthy lifestyle is important to maintain in order to achieve a sound well-being. Factors such as diet, exercise, stress reduction, relaxation, comfort, sleep and physical components such as organic or natural products all contribute. Orange Mattress – Custom Bedding cares about your comfort and well-being. The company understands when you walk through their door it is not because you are looking for the greatest deal on earth, it is because you are in need of a good night's sleep. - July 20, 2015 - Orange Mattress - Custom Bedding
Swiss Innovator AquaSPE Launches AI Platform to Solve the World’s Water Crisis
The Water Network, knowledge-sharing platform by AquaSPE, adds artificial intelligence tools to aid global water professionals in solving the water crisis. - July 19, 2015 - AquaSPE AG
Corporate Risk Solutions, Inc. Announces New Senior Technical Advisor Appointment
Corporate Risk Solutions, Inc. (CRSI), the premier security consulting firm that specializes in protecting the nation’s critical energy infrastructure, has announced the appointment of Mr. P. Boyd Nation, CISSP, MS, MBA, to the position of Senior Technical Advisor. - July 19, 2015 - Corporate Risk Solutions, Inc.
Corporate Risk Solutions, Inc. Announces Promotion of Harford Field, III to Manager - Consulting Services
Corporate Risk Solutions, Inc. (CRSI), a wholly-owned subsidiary and premier security consulting firm of Corporate Enterprise Security, Inc., has announced the promotion of Harford Field, III, CPP, PSP, CHS-IV to Manager - Consulting Services to lead its team of NERC compliance and security consulting experts. - July 19, 2015 - Corporate Risk Solutions, Inc.
GlacialLight Announces Emergency Backup Module GL-EM01F for LED Panel Lights and Troffer Lights
The GL-EM01F Provides 90 Minutes or More of Constant-Current Backup Illumination when Power Goes Out. - July 19, 2015 - GlacialTech Inc
EMS Chosen as EHS Commissioning Consultants for GAJ's Latest Project
Energy Management Services (EMS) is set to work with Godwin Austin Johnson (GAJ) as EHS Green Building Commissioning Consultants for their latest project, Serenia Residences on the Palm Jumeirah Crescent. EMS’ strong reputation in the region ensures they are leading energy consultants in the... - July 17, 2015 - EMS
Freshwater Consulting Distributing LG Sonic in Canada
Freshwater Consulting is excited to announce the distributorship of LG Sonic in Canada. LG Sonic is designed and built in the Netherlands and is an environmentally friendly solution to control algae in dugouts, storm ponds, lakes and reservoirs by making use of ultrasonic technology. The... - July 17, 2015 - Freshwater Consulting
Avealto Successfully Completes Feasibility Test Flight of High Altitude Platform
Successful test flight prepares Avealto to move forward to the next phase of its vision of a novel and radically disruptive telecommunications modality – a fleet of stratospheric High Altitude Platforms providing broadband, cellular, data communications, broadcasting and public safety functions. - July 16, 2015 - Avealto Limited