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Cameroon’s ENEO CEO Says iPAD Cameroon Was "a Great Platform for Dialogue and Discussions"
“The iPAD Cameroon Energy & Infrastructure Forum proved to be a great platform for dialogue and discussions between the various actors in our sector,” says Mr Joel Nana Kontchou, CEO of ENEO Cameroon, the country's state utility. He adds: “I had some very interesting meetings... - December 19, 2015 - iPAD Cameroon Energy Infrastructure Forum
CartoPac International, Inc. Has Been Selected by CIO Review for the 20 Most Promising Oil & Gas Technology Solution Providers 2015
Annual list showcases the 20 Most Promising Oil & Gas Technology Solution Providers 2015; CartoPac International, Inc. makes it to CIO Review’s 20 Most Promising Oil & Gas Technology Solution Providers list for its expertise in providing solutions for the Oil & Gas Technology landscape. - December 10, 2015 - CartoPac International, Inc.
White House and National Parks Foundation Targeting African-American Youth with "Every Kid in a Park" Initiative
Ohio Businessman and National Parks Foundation Member Has Partnered with President Obama to Encourage Over One-Million African-American Youth to Experience Our National Parks Across the United States,” An Extension of “Every Kid In A Park” - December 10, 2015 - Stephen L. Hightower
Organisers of iPAD Nigeria Mining Forum in Abuja Call Event “a Huge Boost for the Country’s Mining Sector”
“Gathering all the stakeholders to discuss the challenges and the way forward in Nigeria’s mining sector has been a huge boost in confidence for the industry and mining professionals in the country are very optimistic about the sector’s imminent rejuvenation.” This is... - December 06, 2015 - iPAD Nigeria Mining Forum
Great Dykes Mining Company Announces Bushbuckridge Stainless Steel Project Milestone Pass
US$8 Billion Bushbuckridge Stainless Steel (BBRSS) Macro Beneficiation Project passes Proof of Concept milestone, progresses to next phase. - December 04, 2015 - Great Dykes Mining Company (Pty) Ltd
DRC Mining Week Launched After Hugely Successful iPAD DRC and Katanga Mining Week in October
The organisers of the hugely successful iPAD DRC and Katanga Mining Week have announced that the two longstanding mining events in this country are to merge into one strategic show, namely DRC Mining Week in Lubumbashi from 8-9 June next year. “Thanks to the support of the DRC mining... - December 02, 2015 - DRC Mining Week
ProductionBrokers.com Booming Despite Tough Times in the Energy Sector
ProductionBrokers.com Has Found a Favorable Spot Within the Oil & Gas Industry, with Plans for Long Term Growth. - November 25, 2015 - ProductionBrokers.com
Mannion Petroleum Helping Clients Ensure Their Oil Furnace Reaches Peak Winter Performance Through Latest Service Options
Ottawa, ON-based furnace maintenance specialists, Mannion Petroleum is now offering their service expertise to clients with oil furnace equipment. The company’s oil furnace service specialists have several years’ experience within the marketplace and can ensure that furnace systems are... - November 25, 2015 - Mannion Petroleum
Universal Pumping Inc. Installs Wastewater Pumps for City of Watertown, NY
City of Watertown, NY uses Universal Pumping for Wastewater management pumps. - November 18, 2015 - Universal Pumping
Globeleq Diamond Sponsors at iPAD Cameroon Energy & Infrastructure Forum in Yaoundé in December
Globeleq, a leading African independent power producer, is the exclusive diamond sponsor at the inaugural iPAD Cameroon Energy & Infrastructure Forum in Yaoundé from 1-2 December. Cameroon’s Minister of Energy and Water Resources, H.E. Basile Atangana Kouna, will officially open... - November 18, 2015 - iPAD Cameroon Energy Infrastructure Forum
200 Mining Experts to Gather for iPAD Nigeria Mining Forum in Abuja Next Week
Some 200 mining experts will gather for the inaugural iPAD Nigeria Mining Forum in Abuja, Nigeria from 18-19 November as the industry expects to gather momentum in the near future. The upcoming iPAD Nigeria Mining Forum in partnership with PwC Nigeria, is regarded as a long overdue strategic... - November 14, 2015 - iPAD Nigeria Mining Forum
Fluitec Strengthens Its Global Sales Force
Fluitec International Appoints Two New Regional Sales Managers and Inside Sales Representative. - November 14, 2015 - Fluitec
iPAD Nigeria Mining Forum: Can Nigeria Expect an Investment Boom in Its Mining Sector?
“Nigeria is perhaps the last remaining frontier for mineral investment in the region. With the wide occurrence of minerals and a history of mineral production, Nigeria presents a rare opportunity for serious investors and that opportunity is worth exploring.” This is according to... - November 07, 2015 - iPAD Nigeria Mining Forum
Quantum Technology Sciences Partners with Centremis Security & Hosts Intrusion Detection Demo
Quantum Technology Sciences has partnered with physical security integrator Centremis Security to offer seismic-acoustic sensor technology for surveillance and intrusion detection. The companies will host a hands-on technology demonstration on November 11, 2015 in Columbus, Texas. - November 05, 2015 - Quantum Technology Sciences
iPAD Cameroon Launches in Yaounde in December as Cameroon Emerges as the Next Power Investment Destination in Central Africa
Cameroon’s Minister of Energy and Water Resources, H.E. Basile Atangana Kouna, will officially open the inaugural iPAD Cameroon Energy & Infrastructure Forum on 1 December as more than 200 utility experts, financiers and prospective investors gather in Yaoundé to focus on... - November 05, 2015 - iPAD Cameroon Energy Infrastructure Forum
Mannion Petroleum Providing Full Service Suite for GENSETS
Ottawa, ON-based experts for fuel tank installation and maintenance services, Mannion Petroleum has recently announced it’s now offering a full service suite for GENSET operators and/or property management companies. - November 04, 2015 - Mannion Petroleum
New CorDEX Portable, Intrinsically Safe Lighting Solutions Transform Market with Best in Class Functionality, Zone 1 Interchangeable Battery Pack and Renowned Ruggedness
CorDEX GENESIS FL4700 portable work light and GENESIS FL4725 lanterns are ATEX certified for Zone 1 IIC T4 hazardous locations and are powered by the revolutionary EXIS 740 interchangeable, hot swappable battery pack meaning a simple change of battery right there in the hazardous area for virtually unlimited runtime. - November 03, 2015 - CorDEX Instruments Ltd
Asteroid Initiatives LLC “Pixie” Spacecraft Swarm Probes Selected for Study Phase in Asteroid Defense Test
Asteroid Initiatives LLC “Pixie” Spacecraft have been selected for consideration in the European Space Agency Asteroid Impact Mission, part of the ESA / NASA “AIDA” planetary defense test. Pixies, tiny 40 gm (1.4 oz) femtospacecraft, would be used to instrument the moon of the Didymos asteroid in preparation for a high velocity impact by the US DART spacecraft. - November 03, 2015 - Asteroid Initiatives LLC
GGP’s Water-Tek® Wins 2015 ICIS Innovation Award
Advanced technology awarded Best Benefit to the Environment and Sustainability - October 29, 2015 - Global Green Products
ECO Fuel Systems, LLC - Update Central America, Bimbo Foods
Over the last three months Bimbo Foods has been testing the ECO-2 unit on its smaller fleet of delivery trucks in Central America. Results were successful, 8%+ in fuel savings. - October 18, 2015 - ECO Fuel Systems, LLC
Randgold Resources and Tenke Fungurume Big Winners at this Year’s DRC Mining Industry Awards at iPAD DRC
Randgold Resources Limited CEO Dr Mark Bristow was honoured with a Lifetime Achievement Award at the DRC Mining Industry Awards during a sold-out gala dinner ceremony on Thursday evening in Kinshasa. - October 18, 2015 - iPAD DRC
The Other Side of the Volkswagen Scandal: THEnergy Sees Increasing Pressure on Remote Hotels and Resorts to Replace Diesel with Solar and Wind Energy
Solar and wind can considerably lower health risks for tourists and employees at luxury resorts. At the same time, substantial electricity-cost savings are possible through solar and wind power. - October 17, 2015 - Dr. Thomas Hillig Energy Consulting
eSight Again Named Energy Management "Leader" in Independent Report
As part of a report from independent analyst firm Verdantix, eSight energy management software has been named a ‘Leader’ among the 27 software solutions included in the study. The comprehensive survey, which compares energy management software solutions based on 130 functionality and... - October 17, 2015 - eSight Energy
Mining Invasion Expected in Lubumbashi Next Week as Katanga Mining Week Kicks Off
Hundreds of mining professionals, global partners, investors and suppliers will descend on Lubumbashi next week for the annual Katanga Mining Week at the Grand Karavia from 20-21 October. The mining community will gather to focus on the local challenges of the province as the copper and cobalt mining hub. - October 15, 2015 - Katanga Mining Week
ECO Fuel Systems, LLC to Share Their Knowledge on How to Reduce Carbon Pollution & Save Fuel at the Ft. Lauderdale Florida International Trade & Cultural EXPO
On October 12th through October 16, 2015, ECO Fuel Systems will be exhibiting solutions to reduce Fuel Consumption and Carbon Pollution. - October 10, 2015 - ECO Fuel Systems, LLC
Finalists Announced in DRC Mining Industry Awards
Ivanhoe Mines, Tiger Resources and Tenke Fungurume are just some of the leading names in mining that have been nominated for the DRC Mining Industry Awards which will be announced at the gala dinner ceremony during iPAD DRC Mining & Infrastructure Indaba on 15 October in Kinshasa. The awards will take place for the second time and celebrate the top people and projects in the sector. - October 09, 2015 - iPAD DRC
Viscount Announces Drill Contract and Mobilization at Cherry Creek Nevada
Viscount Mining Corp. is pleased to report that it has begun mobilizing for the 2015 Phase 1 drilling program at its flagship Cherry Creek Nevada Property. - October 06, 2015 - Viscount Mining Corp.
iPAD DRC Diamond Sponsor Ivanhoe Mines Says "This is the Best Time for Mines to Invest and Seek Operational Efficiencies to Remain Competitive"
Mr. Louis Watum, Managing Director, Ivanhoe Mines DRC, says "Now is the time to invest and to look for ways to improve our respective operational efficiencies in order to stay competitive.” - September 30, 2015 - iPAD DRC
KPC Group Are Increasing Exploration for Oil and Gas in Africa
The rise in seismic surveys in the region opens the possibility of increasing future exploration activity for many companies not yet active in the area. - September 29, 2015 - KPC Group
Ohio Businessman to Bring United Soccer League (USL) to Cincinnati
Stephen L Hightower and Partners Have Acquired American Football Club FC Cincinnati, The USL’s 26th Franchise, to Begin Play in Downtown’s Nippert Stadium in 2016. - September 21, 2015 - Stephen L. Hightower
Indodrill Contributes Rig to World Class Mine Training Facility
Tuesday, 8th September saw the opening ceremony for a US$2 million Underground Mine Training Environment situated at the Site Skills facility within the Clark Freeport Zone, Pampanga, Philippines. The Indodrill Group is proud to have provided a new Sandvik DE150 Underground Rig as its contribution... - September 20, 2015 - Indodrill Group Holdings Pte Ltd.
Lubumbashi Prepares for Katanga Mining Week: Free Workshops, New Technologies, High-Level Conference
The DRC’s mining community, as well as global partners, investors and suppliers, will meet up for the sixth edition of Katanga Mining Week at the Grand Karavia in Lubumbashi from 20-21 October. The event will focus on the local challenges of the province as the hub of copper and cobalt mining... - September 18, 2015 - Katanga Mining Week
Centurion Terminals Breaks Ground on Processing and Storage Facility at Port of Brownsville
The Port of Brownsville welcomed its new tenant, Centurion Terminals (www.CenturionTerminals.com), at the company’s groundbreaking Thursday, Sept. 10, 2015. Centurion Terminals, LLC is a premier provider of crude transportation, storage and processing. With its strategically located crude terminals in the Permian Basin and along the Gulf Coast at the Port of Brownsville, Centurion is able to offer a full crude logistics solution. - September 14, 2015 - Centurion Terminals, LLC
Heyl & Patterson to Host Lab Facility Tour for Activated Carbon
Heyl & Patterson Inc. of Carnegie, PA, USA manufactures equipment for the production of activated carbon, and will demonstrate this process at its pilot plant testing lab facility on Thursday, September 17. - September 12, 2015 - Heyl & Patterson Inc.
Relaunching Nigeria as a Great Mining Destination
Nigeria’s mining sector presents incredible opportunities for both the private and public sectors, given the country’s vast natural resources and the current drop in oil prices. The upcoming iPAD Nigeria Mining Forum in Abuja this November is regarded as a long overdue strategic... - September 08, 2015 - iPAD Nigeria Mining Forum
DRC Mining Community Embraces the DRC Mining Industry Awards in Kinshasa
The mining industry in DRC will once again honour its top industry leaders and projects at the DRC Mining Industry Awards that will take place at a high-level gala dinner during the iPAD DRC Mining & Infrastructure Indaba on Wednesday, 15 October in Kinshasa. Impressive industry support The... - September 08, 2015 - iPAD DRC
Green Alternative Systems (GAS) Announces New Incentives Program for Fleet Propane Conversions
Chino, CA fleet propane conversions company Green Alternative Systems (GAS) has announced Ohio has reintroduced their incentives program which rebates companies that undergo industrial gas to CNG conversions. Ohio Staterep David Hall said - September 04, 2015 - Green Alternative Systems
Green Alternative Systems Announces Public Fueling Station Opened by TruStar in Houston
Industrial CNG conversion specialist Green Alternative Systems (GAS) have announced that more fueling stations will be popping up across the United States in order to to make industrial CNG conversions well worth the investment for fleet-based businesses. - September 04, 2015 - Green Alternative Systems
ToolHound Announces Webinar Training Series on Tool and Equipment Management Applications
ToolHound Tuesday is a free webinar designed to inform attendees about ToolHound 5 solutions and applications. - August 30, 2015 - ToolHound Inc.
October is iPAD Month in DRC as Mining Community Gathers in Kinshasa and Lubumbashi
October is iPAD* month in DRC and this year will once again see the return of the 11th edition of iPAD DRC Mining and Infrastructure Indaba in Kinshasa from 15-16 October, followed by the sixth edition of Katanga Mining Week in Lubumbashi from 20-21 October. *iPAD = Infrastructure Partnerships for... - August 21, 2015 - iPAD DRC
The American Dream Achieved by Self-Made Ohio Industrialist Through Hard Work and Determination
Stephen L. Hightower Has Created One of the United States Most Prosperous African-American Owned Businesses. - August 19, 2015 - Stephen L. Hightower
Gulf Coast Western Announces New Subsidiary to Provide Well Completion and Operational Safety Services to the Oil and Gas Industry
Dallas-based Gulf Coast Western, LLC announced today it has formed a subsidiary to provide a full suite of well completion and operational safety services to the oil and gas industry. Gulf Coast Western Energy Services, also headquartered in Dallas, provides oilfield spill and frac tank containment... - August 19, 2015 - Gulf Coast Western
ECO Fuel Systems, LLC - School District Fleet Managers Welcome Back to School
School System Transportation Directors and Private Companies are scrambling to get their Buses maintained and back on the road. - August 19, 2015 - ECO Fuel Systems, LLC
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
"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
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
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.
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
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.