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Artist Upsets Families of Soldiers Killed in Iraq with a Controversial New Sculpture
Artist R. Lloyd Ming’s New sculpture called ‘For the Love of Oil’ is not about American soldiers who have died in Iraq, but the artist recently received protest mail from some of their families who think that it is. - March 19, 2009 - R. Lloyd Ming Studio
Wise Gas, Inc. and Altech-Eco Join Forces to Offer Bi-Fuel Gasoline/Natural Gas Vehicle to Florida Consumers
Wise Gas, Inc. and Altech-Eco have signed an exclusive representation agreement to bring EPA-certified dedicated and bi-fuel (gasoline/compressed natural gas) retro-fitted Ford Focus vehicles to Florida consumers. In the past 9 months, Wise Gas, Inc. has been aggressively working to make... - March 19, 2009 - Wise Gas, Inc.
Project Sales Corp Introduces Premium Thread Dopes for Oilfield Clients in India Markets
Project Sales Corp, one of India's leading oilfield consumables supplier now introduces the premium thread dopes from two leading brands - Jetlube and Bestolife Corporation. These thread dopes are used by all leading oil and gas companies including Transocean, Hercules Offshore, Great Offshore,... - March 19, 2009 - Project Sales Corp
Filmetrics Launches Thin-film Photovoltaic Dedicated Metrology Systems
High-speed, reliable, and affordable metrology solutions for every class of thin-film photovoltaic material used in today's industry. - March 18, 2009 - Filmetrics Inc
American Right of Way Associates Holds Haynesville Shale Training Class
American Right of Way Associates will hold a training class March 21st, 2009 at the Petroleum Club of Shreveport. The class is titled Right of Way Agent Training Program. It was developed to teach the skills necessary for new right of way agents to serve the various oil and gas companies located in... - March 16, 2009 - American Right of Way Associates
Increase in Demand for Wood Pellets Pushed Prices Upward in Europe in the 4Q/08, Reports WRQ
Wood pellet prices in Europe has trended upward the past six years reaching record levels in the 4Q/08 as demand stays strong, reports Wood Resource Quarterly. - March 08, 2009 - Wood Resources International LLC
AMP Systems Introduces Mobile Temporary Remote Site Power Generator Alternative
AMP Systems has developed and built a mobile generator alternative focused on the remote site industry for temporary mobile backup power. - March 06, 2009 - OAS Export
Wood Pellet Producers Are Increasingly Competing with Pulp Manufacturers for Wood Fiber, Reports WRQ
The global wood pellet industry has developed remarkably fast, evolving from being practically non-existent 15 years ago to being an important wood fiber consumer which is increasingly competing with pulp and wood-panel industry for wood raw-material. - February 27, 2009 - Wood Resources International LLC
Pfister Energy Opens New Offices in Baltimore
Pfister Energy, Inc., in partnership with Cole Roofing, has opened new offices in Baltimore, Maryland in order to expand the company's installation footprint and deliver building-integrated solar and other turnkey renewable energy projects to the Mid-Atlantic region. - February 27, 2009 - Pfister Energy, Inc.
CommodityCareers.com Expands Its Advisory Board with the Appointment of Technology Expert
Advisory Board Members Provide Counsel, Leadership and Guidance as Company Expands On-line Presence in Commodities iRecruitment. - February 27, 2009 - CommodityCareers.com, LLC
Solene Solar Water Heating Earns Prestigious ENERGY STAR® from U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
UMA Solar announced today that its popular solar water heating brand, Solene Solar Hot Water Systems, has earned the prestigious ENERGY STAR® from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for its unparalleled energy efficiency and commitment to environmental protection. “We are... - February 26, 2009 - UMA SOLAR
Filling the Energy Talent Gap in Asia
New partnership provides effective recruitment solutions to talent shortage in the Energy sector. - February 26, 2009 - Global Energy Talent
Polymerupdate Announces Its New Value-Added Service - the Polymerupdate Terminal
Polymerupdate, one of the world's leading company's providing real time news and price alerts on polymers, today announced the launch of its new Value-added Service - The Polymerupdate Terminal. The Polymerupdate Terminal is a web based integrated platform that offers real time streaming market... - February 25, 2009 - Polymerupdate.com
Gulf Coast Western Announces Additional Gulf Coast Drilling Activities
In addition to multiple well completions they have underway, they have large working interest positions in two 15,000+’ test wells that are currently being drilled; one on the central gulf coast of Texas and the other on the central gulf coast of Louisiana. - February 24, 2009 - Gulf Coast Western
Gulf Coast Western Announces Well Completion Activities
Gulf Coast Western (GCW) is pleased to announce that two wells, which were recently drilled in Lavaca County, Texas and in which GCW participated, have moved into the completion phase. - February 24, 2009 - Gulf Coast Western
UMA Solar Announces Partnership with Kyocera to Distribute MyGen™ Solar Electric Kits Nationwide
Company will promote benefits of Hybrid Solar Systems for higher efficiencies, greater savings to consumers. - February 24, 2009 - UMA SOLAR
Gulf Coast Western Comments on Current Commodity Price Environment for Oil and Natural Gas
We have no complaints with respect to current commodity prices; in fact, the price correction has created some outstanding buying opportunities. - February 21, 2009 - Gulf Coast Western
Gulf Coast Western Announces Expansion of Exploration Plans for 2009
We believe this will lead to an elimination of many of the scam artists and unscrupulous operators which inflated prices attracted. - February 21, 2009 - Gulf Coast Western
Abel Industries Announces Solution to Economic Crisis
Abel Industries, a chromatography supplies manufacturer and supplier, recently found a solution to the effect of the recession on business. - February 21, 2009 - General Separation Technologies (GS-Tek)
VisaCenter.ca Resumes Expedited Processing of Visa Applications to Russia
Russian visa applications may now be expedited for Canadians. - February 20, 2009 - RCTC Corporation
Amerijet International to Operate Boeing 767-200 Cargo
Amerijet International, Inc. announced today it has signed a seven year agreement with Cargo Aircraft Management, Inc. (CAM), a subsidiary of Air Transport Services Group, Inc. (ATSG) to lease five Boeing 767-200 freighter aircraft. The 767s will enable the airline to increase capacity on its... - February 19, 2009 - Amerijet International, Inc.
Toolmex Corporation Broadens Elektrimax® Line, Introduces Design “D” Oil Well Pump Motors
From the red-hot Texan sun to the frigid northern plains, Elektrimax Design "D" Oil Well Pump motors perform under grueling oil field industry conditions. Designed for beam pumping units, punch presses and similar applications that demand high slip and high torque motor solutions, the latest addition to the Elektrimax line is the solution for those who not only want, but require an exceptional, reliable motor built with greater versatility and added benefit. - February 18, 2009 - Toolmex Industrial Solutions
Energy Recommerce Emerges as Leader in Solar Power Monitoring - Over 300% Growth Rate for 2008
Energy Recommerce has become the solar energy industry’s market leader in monitoring and performance management systems, with revenue growth in 2008 exceeding 300%. - February 14, 2009 - Energy Recommerce, Inc.
CRL Sweden Releases microC-Core; OEM Mesh Drivers for Wireless Sensor Networks (WSN)
CRL Sweden, specialist of Mesh Software for Wireless Networks, is releasing μC-CORE, a new OEM/ODM Mesh driver for high demanding applications in Wireless Sensor Networks and embedded radio systems requiring performance and robustness. μC-CORE can be seen at the CeBIT fair first week of March where CRL Sweden will attend. - February 12, 2009 - Communication Research Labs Sweden AB
ForeRunner Sees Opportunity in North American Gas Development
Denver-based ForeRunner Corporation has announced an optimistic growth forecast for 2009. ForeRunner, a diversified project management and engineering firm with 250 employees, is headquartered in Denver, CO with offices in Rifle and Durango. Ranked as one of the top-twenty Best Companies to Work For in Colorado, ForeRunner provides a wide range of professional and field services to oil and gas industry clients across North America. - February 12, 2009 - ForeRunner Corporation
Planet Technologies Names Department of Energy’s Former Deputy Assistant Secretary for National Security as Director of Business Solutions
Planet Technologies, an award-winning technology consulting firm headquartered in Germantown, Maryland, announced today that Christopher “Rocky” Campione joined the company as their Director of Business Solutions. In this role, Campione will be leveraging his vast experience in cyber... - February 10, 2009 - Planet Technologies
EnerisQ International Announces New Sales Partner for Tunisia and Mauritius
EnerisQ International, LLC announced today a strategic sales representation agreement which expands the company’s presence in the Northeast African Region. Bureau d' Essais de Contrôles et d'Analyses (BECA) will represent EnerisQ robotic tank and pipeline services, as well tubular... - February 10, 2009 - EnerisQ International, LLC
GetSolar Announces New Website and Fed ITC Tax Credit Info for Consumers
This press release introduces customers to GetSolar's new look and highlights the very significant enhancements to US solar incentive policy. - February 05, 2009 - GetSolar
Vortex Resources Announces YaSheng Group’s Release of Audited Financial Statements
As disclosed by the Company on January 20, 2009, Vortex Resources Corp. entered into a Term with YaSheng Group for the development of a logistics centre and eco-trade cooperation zone in California. - February 05, 2009 - Vortex Resources Corporation
Presensoft Launches First Real-Time Compliance for IntercontinentalExchange ICE & YellowJacket Chat
Industry IM Security and Compliance Specialist Extends Messaging Compliance to Industry Leading Energy Trading Platform. - February 04, 2009 - Presensoft Inc.
Greater Cincinnati Energy Summit Brings Together Locally and Nationally Recognized Energy Experts to Discuss 09’ Trends
Experts from Today’s Facility Manager, Duke Energy Discuss Energy Trends, Incentives - February 04, 2009 - Northern Kentucky Electric Service
Pro Energy Consultants Franchise System Announces Expansion into Charlotte, NC
Pro Energy Consultants, a National Energy Auditing Franchise headquartered in Arizona, announces its impending expansion into the Charlotte, NC marketplace. - February 04, 2009 - Pro Energy Consultants
Lawline.com Goes Green and Launches the “Clean Law” Initiative to Celebrate Its 10th Anniversary
As Lawline.com celebrates its 10 year anniversary of offering online Continuing Legal Education (“CLE”) programs, it is implementing a new “Go Green” approach to its business. The strategy, dubbed “Clean Law,” is aimed at reducing overall waste and increasing... - February 02, 2009 - FurtherEd
WEXCO Upgrades Wire EDM Capabilities for Faster More Efficient Production
Wexco announces upgrades on their AGIECUT 350 HSS wire EDM equipment to reduce set up cost and maximize throughput capacity. Wexco’s wire machine is one of a few comparable in size that are located in North America. It gives Wexco a unique and versatile cutting ability on parts such as grooved ID geometries, twin bore extruder barrels and other large complex parts. - January 31, 2009 - Wexco Corporation
Gloomy Pulp Markets Results in Falling Wood Fiber Prices in the US, Reports WRI
The fourth quarter was a gloomy quarter for the forest industry in North America. Every price indicator pointed downward, including prices of pulp, lumber, wood chip, pulpwood and biomass, as reported in the latest issue of the North American Wood Fiber Review. - January 28, 2009 - Wood Resources International LLC
InteliSum Promises Solutions to Engineers and Oil and Gas Representatives with New Software Release
InteliSum Inc. (ISI) releases its latest LD3 Studio Software Suite, LD3 Studio 4.4, to eager Oil and Gas and AEC industries. The new LD3 Studio features two significant upgrades from the previous release. The first, called the InteliLink, allows users to essentially bypass the registering of scans. - January 24, 2009 - InteliSum Inc.
American Right of Way Associates Holds First Haynesville Shale Training Class
American Right of Way Associates will hold it first training class January 24th, 2009 at the Petroleum Club of Shreveport. The class is titled Right of Way Training Program. It was developed to teach the skills necessary for new right of way agents to serve the various oil and gas companies located... - January 22, 2009 - American Right of Way Associates
President-Elect Barack Obama’s Inauguration Will be a Warm One Despite Freezing Temperatures This Week, Thanks in Part to On Site Energy Co., Inc. & Its Electric Heaters
On Site Energy Co., Inc., together with AirPac, Inc. was asked to provide temporary heating solutions for the many tents that will be erected for this, the 56th inauguration ceremony. On Site Energy Co., Inc. will provide in excess of 11 million BTU’s of electric heat. - January 18, 2009 - On Site Energy
Southern Modular Industries "SMI" Announces Its Expansion Into the Southwest and West Coast Regions
Southern Modular Industries "SMI", a wholesale manufacturer of commercial factory built modular structures announced today the opening of its new manufacturing facility in Southern California. “Our new facility has over 62,000 square feet of manufacturing space combined with a... - January 17, 2009 - Southern Modular Industries
New Industrial Buying Guide Connects Buyers and Suppliers of Drilling Equipment and Tools
IndustrialCOOP.com, an international co-op industrial search engine has launched a series of geo-targeted drilling equipment directories and buying guides for North America, Europe, Asia and the Middle East. - January 16, 2009 - IndustrialLeaders.com
Ohio Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine’s New Facility Promotes a Healthy Environment by Using Clean, Sustainable Geothermal Energy Provided by Greensleeves
Ohio Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine, Inc. will be utilize a state-of-the-art geothermal heating and air conditioning system in their new 23,000 sq. ft. facility in Findlay, Ohio. The system will be provided by Greensleeves, LLC of Findlay, Ohio. - January 15, 2009 - Greensleeves LLC
Revere, Inc. Releases Latest Version of IMMPOWER SP for Shutdown/Turnaround Planning and Management
Revere, Inc. today announced the immediate availability of IMMPOWER SP 5.1 (SP 5.1), a new version of its flagship shutdown/turnaround planning and management software. IMMPOWER SP is an integral part of the comprehensive Revere solutions suite for asset management operations. New features and... - January 15, 2009 - Revere, Inc.
On-Site Analysis and LubeTrak Share Their New Options for 2009. Oil Analysis Has Never Been so Easy and Affordable.
New options for 2009 make oil analysis easy and affordable. They now offer a full testing and reporting option for mining, railroad, trucking, industrial, oil & gas and marine applications. - January 13, 2009 - On-Site Analysis
Gaiatech Fuels Bags Navi Mumbai Municipal Transport Biodiesel Order
Gaiatech Fuels has been awarded the order from Navi Mumbai Municipal Transport for the supply of biodiesel for a period of one year. - January 11, 2009 - Gaiatech Fuels Pvt Ltd
Company to Deploy Energy-Positive Housing and Commercial Developments
Company combines solar thermal, other technologies with a novel business model to create a disruptive shift in the design rationale for residential, commercial and industrial properties. - January 10, 2009 - NetPLUS Concepts
Engineered Software, Inc. Names New COO and VP of Engineering
Engineered Software has taken another prodigious leap forward by appointing new leadership and naming Michael Blondin as the new chief operating officer, and Christy Bermensolo as the new vice president of engineering. Former Vice President of Engineering, Ray Hardee, P.E., will now be operating solely as the chief executive officer for Engineered Software. Both moves are effective immediately. - January 07, 2009 - Engineered Software, Inc.
Gordon “Grant” Curtis--2008 Financial Performance Leads CI Family Office to New Heights; Ticino, Switzerland
Portfolio Director for a sub Billion Euro Family Office, Gordon "Grant" Curtis racks up another year of double digit returns. In the precarious market conditions of 2008, Mr. Curtis posts record gains for the fourth year in a row citing his 30 years of financial experience. By comparison to his industry peers, he has managed to eek out profits where most have posted double digit setbacks. - January 02, 2009 - GG Curtis Consulting
Edix Quantum Technologies: The Nobel Prize, All Electric "Charge-Less" Car After Ten Years of R&D Edix Discovered the Technology to the Energy Solution
This is all about "energy" and energy is power. "We Got It." Without even disturbing the nature. Let's preserve the future for the rest to come, before it is too late. - January 01, 2009 - EDIX QUANTUM TECHNOLOGIES
Graphic Products Introduces Three Specialty Label Supplies
Three specialty label supplies from Graphic Products, Inc. are available for use with the new DuraLabel 7000 printer: high-temperature, repositionable, and oily surface labels. “DuraLabel provides the widest range of specialized labeling supplies available for any industrial label and sign... - December 31, 2008 - Graphic Products, Inc.
The Transition Companies Advises King Oil Company on Sale to Private Investor
The Transition Companies LLC (“TTC”) announces the sale of King Oil Company of Hagerstown, Maryland to a Private Investor. - December 19, 2008 - The Transition Companies