Invitation to the International Press Conference With Jermaine Jackson Presentation of the SAVE THE WORLD AWARDS 2009VIENNA, Austria - - Andie MacDowell and Carl Lewis Will Attend - Press Conference on July 24 at 11 p.m. at the Palais Niederosterreich in Vienna Valeo Research Projects to Receive Financing of up to 300 Million Euros From the European Investment BankPARIS - The European Investment Bank (EIB) will grant financing of up to 300 million euros to Valeo for its current research projects aiming to reduce the fuel consumption and CO2 emissions of cars and improve active safety. The total research investment of Valeo for these projects is 645 million euros over four years and the EIB loan will come with competitive terms in two installments, the first one of 225 million euros to be drawn by the end of July. Innovative and Affordable Products Uplift Prospects for Point-of-Use Water Treatment Systems Market in India, Finds Frost & SullivanMUMBAI, India - Growth in purchase power, non-availability of clean potable water, and the introduction of innovative, affordable chemical/resin-based products have given the Indian point-of-use (POU) water treatment systems market a significant boost. The residential water treatment systems market is in the growth stage in India as urban lifestyles evolve in tandem with increasing globalization and the rapid pace of development of the IT/ITES industry. Extensive marketing efforts by product suppliers have helped expedite awareness on the detrimental effects of water contamination. Scope e-Knowledge Center Releases the First of its “GoGreen” Series Reports - “Solar Photovoltaic Cells (SPVC) Market - A Market & IP Perspective”CHENNAI, India - Scope e-Knowledge Center (Scope), a leading content and knowledge services company, has launched its “GoGreen” series of thought leadership initiatives with a report on the “Solar Photovoltaic Cells (SPVC) Market - A Market & IP Perspective”. Sivadas, CEO of Scope says “As part of our social corporate responsibility thrust, we felt that we should contribute in our own way for the green energy initiative. Being a leading patent research and business analytics provider, what better way than to provide valuable insights on green energy to our global audience”. US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton Says ITC Green Centre is a “Monument to the Future”NEW DELHI, India - US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton chose the LEED Platinum rated ITC Green Centre to announce a vision for Indo-US collaboration on climate change. Secretary Clinton, after a tour of ITC’s green building, said that, “The ITC Green Centre is a monument to the future. This Centre is a model of environmental stewardship and economic development, which provides inspiration as we approach the Copenhagen discussions.” Secretary Clinton said that if buildings across the globe replicated ITC Green Centre’s example, global energy use would be reduced by 20 %. She expressed her admiration for ITC’s commitment and work on sustainability issues which underscored the fact that there was no conflict between poverty and economic development. Endeavour Schedules 2009 Second Quarter Earnings Conference CallHOUSTON - Endeavour International Corporation (NYSE-Amex: END) (LSE: ENDV) will host a conference call to discuss its 2009 second quarter financial and operating results on Tuesday, August 4, 2009 at 9 a.m. Central Daylight Time, 3 p.m. British Summer Time. Underwriters Laboratories Completes Facility Expansion, Creates Largest Independently Owned Solar Testing Lab in North AmericaNORTHBROOK, Illinois - - With 40 percent more testing capacity, UL’s San Jose laboratory helps deliver solar products to market faster than ever before Londoners to Quit Cars for One Month and Embark on Low-Car DietLONDON - Zipcar, the world’s largest car-sharing service, is giving Londoners the opportunity to test drive a low-car and less expensive lifestyle as part of its second annual Low-Car Diet. Synthetic Genomics Inc. and ExxonMobil Research and Engineering Company Sign Exclusive, Multi-Year Agreement to Develop Next Generation Biofuels Using Photosynthetic AlgaeLA JOLLA, California - Synthetic Genomics Inc. (SGI), a privately held company applying genomic-driven commercial solutions to address a variety of global challenges including energy and the environment, announced today a multi-year research and development agreement with ExxonMobil Research and Engineering Company (EMRE) to develop next generation biofuels using photosynthetic algae. Intersolar News: Tigo Energy Inc. Announces Key Distribution Partner for the TIGO Energy(TM) Maximizer SystemLOS GATOS, California - Tigo Energy, (www.tigoenergy.com), the solar company whose unique technology significantly increases efficiency in photovoltaic solar installations, announced today that AEE Solar will be the first US Distribution Partner to carry the TIGO Energy Maximizer System as a catalog product. AFRA Completes Environmental Best Practice Accreditation of Evergreen TradingORLANDO, Florida - The Aircraft Fleet Recycling Association (AFRA) is delighted to announce that Evergreen Trade Inc. is the latest company to receive its prestigious Best Management Practice (BMP) audited accreditation for its aircraft disassembly and parts and materials recycling operations. New RISI Report Analyzes South American Tree Farm and Biomass Energy Investment OpportunitiesBEDFORD, Massachusetts - RISI, the leading information provider for the global forest products industry, today announced the publication of the South American Tree Farm Update: Opportunities for Investment in Forest Industry and Biomass Energy Plantations. This new study updates and expands on the South American section of an earlier RISI study -Global Tree Farm & Managed Forest Industry. The report describes in detail how the convergence of the timberland, bioenergy, and carbon markets is creating a flood of new investment opportunities in South America’s plantation forest industry and analyzes the structure of that industry. The study also provides an outlook on future fiber supplies, and includes RISI’s database of 130 ownerships in 8 countries, totaling 6.2 million hectares. Emerald Monkey CEO Among World Leaders at Forbes’ Economic Conference in ScotlandGLENEAGLES, Scotland - - With photo Kimberly DeLape, CEO of Island Living Resorts, was among world leaders, CEOs, and entrepreneurs tackling the challenges of the economic climate at Forbes’ CEO Forum in Gleneagles, Scotland. DeLape was one of 45 guests worldwide invited to participate on the prestigious panels. ARCADIS Finalizes Merger With Malcolm Pirnie, Becoming a Major Player in Global Water MarketAMSTERDAM, The Netherlands - ARCADIS (EURONEXT: ARCAD), the international consultancy, design, engineering and management services company, has finalized the previously announced merger with Malcolm Pirnie, the White Plains, New York based company active in water and environmental consulting and engineering. All internal shareholders, representing 100% of the share capital of Malcolm Pirnie, voted in favor of the merger, showing that this major step is fully supported by management and senior staff of the company. Malcolm Pirnie, now a wholly-owned subsidiary of ARCADIS U.S., has more than 1,700 employees with 2008 gross revenues of $392 million (EUR280 million). The financial terms of the transaction were disclosed on June 25, 2009 and can be found on the investors and press section of ARCADIS’ website at www.arcadis-global.com. Bottled Water Ban Counterproductive With Consequences for Health and EnvironmentLONDON - In response to the decision taken by the Australian town of Bundanoon to ban bottled water, Jeremy Clarke, director, Natural Hydration Council, commented: NatureWorks and Avantium to Collaborate on a New Generation of Biobased PolymersMINNETOKA, Minnesota and AMSTERDAM - NatureWorks and Avantium, two leaders in the field of sustainable materials, announced today a development partnership formed to more fully understand the properties and commercial potential of a new generation of polymers made from renewable resources. The Neuchatel Institute of Microengineering (IMT) of EPFL and BrightView Systems Announce Collaboration for Solar Cell Production Process Optimization SolutionsNEUCHATEL, Switzerland and PETACH-TIKVA, Israel - The Thin-Film Photovoltaics Laboratory at IMT, a world leading lab in silicon-based thin-film solar cells research, part of the renowned Ecole Polytechnique Federale de Lausanne (EPFL), and BrightView Systems, an innovative developer of production process optimization tools for the solar industry are joining forces to introduce novel solutions for the optimization of next generation thin-film solar cells production. New Environment Campaign Launched by Plastics IndustryLONDON - - Survey Reports ‘High Risk’ of Council Tax Rises if Government Targets Missed United Utilities Scoops Top National AwardMANCHESTER, England - - With Photo United Utilities has scooped the top national award for responsible business practice. The organisation, which keeps the taps flowing and loos flushing for seven million customers in the North West as well as operating and maintaining electricity and gas networks, has won the coveted Business in the Community (BITC) Company of the Year Award. Westminster City Council and Zipcar Launch UK’s Greenest Car Club in LondonLONDON - The UK’s most environmentally friendly car club scheme was launched in central London today. It is being jointly run by Westminster City Council and Zipcar, the world’s largest car club operator. The car club will include a fleet of 20 hybrid vehicles, ten times more than all the other car clubs in the UK combined. It also will offer members access to the country’s first all-electric car club vehicle, a Citroen c1. Leading Developer Selects Energy-Efficient Otis Products for Projects Across ChinaFARMINGTON, Connecticut - Otis Elevator Company’s joint venture Xizi Otis has secured a new contract from Longfor Properties, a leading real estate developer in China. Xizi Otis will deliver and install 442 elevators and 10 escalators for residential and commercial projects in four cities. The order, which includes energy-saving Gen2(R) elevators with ReGen(TM) drives, is the second awarded by Longfor Properties to Xizi Otis, the largest of Otis’ 10 joint ventures in China. Otis is a unit of United Technologies Corporation (NYSE: UTX). ET Solar Group Announces Worldwide Product Liability Insurance CoverageNANJING, China - ET Solar Group Corp. (”ET Solar”), a Nanjing-based solar farm EPC provider and integrated manufacturer of photovoltaic (”PV”) products including ingots, wafers, modules, and state-of-the-art dual-axis tracking systems, announced immediate provision of product liability insurance coverage for its PV module customers worldwide. OPK: The First Floating Nuclear Power Plant ConstructionMOSCOW - On May 18, 2009 the first floating nuclear power plant was set up in St. Petersburg (Russia). The contract, signed by OPK and “Concern Energoatom” PLC on February 27, 2009, anticipated the construction, launching, rebuilding and testing of the power plant. The exploitation of the head floating power-generating unit, with KLT-40C type reactor, is the final step of this project. According to the contract, the construction of the floating power-generating unit started on February 27th, 2009. By the II quarter of 2012 it is due to be completed. In the fourth quarter of 2012, after testing, it will be operating. Leading International Climate Scientists Call on World Leaders for Global Emissions Peak by 2020L’AQUILA, Italy - - Action by Scientists Underscores Urgency of National Progress and Global Negotiations Seambiotic USA and NASA Glenn Research Center Signed Agreement for Large Scale Microalgae Process OptimizationASHKELON, Israel - Seambiotic, a global leader in the development and production of marine microalgae for the nutraceutical and biofuel industries, has announced that its US subsidiary, Seambiotic USA, has entered into an agreement with NASA Glenn Research Center to develop an on-going collaborative R&D program for optimization of open-pond microalgae growth processes. Covanta to Acquire Veolia’s North American Energy From Waste BusinessFAIRFIELD, New Jersey - Covanta Holding Corporation (NYSE: CVA), a world leader in the development, ownership and operation of Energy-from-Waste (EfW) facilities and other renewable energy projects, today announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire from Veolia Environmental Services North America Corp., most of its North American EfW business. UK Only 74th, but Costa Rica Tops ‘Happy Planet Index’LONDON - As the G8 prepare to meet in Italy this week, the second global ranking of the ecological efficiency with which the world’s nations deliver long and happy lives for the people who live there - the ‘Happy Planet Index’ - reveals a surprising picture of the relative wealth and progress of nations. Enfinity Will Develop China’s Largest and First PV Power StationWAREGEM, Belgium and SHANGAI - - A Joint Bidding Team, Initiated by Enfinity, Won the First 10 MWp Solar Concession Project Mars Plays Key Role at Meeting of Nobel Laureates and Summer-Long Sustainability Exhibition in GermanyLINDAU, Germany - Mars will showcase its cocoa sustainability program as part of a summer-long sustainability exhibition on Mainau Island, one of Germany’s most popular tourist destinations. The exhibition, which opens today, follows on from the annual Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting in Germany last week, in which Mars played a significant role. Regional Dignitaries Unveil Long-Term Goals for Their Nuclear Programmes at Middle East Nuclear Energy Summit 2009, DubaiDUBAI , United Arab Emirates - IQPC’s Middle East Nuclear Energy Summit 2009 (4th - 7th October, Le Royal Meridien Beach Resort & Spa, Dubai) brings together leading regional dignitaries and industry luminaries, as well as international experts to discuss critical strategies for the advancement of the dialogue towards the efficient, effective and safe development of nuclear energy in the region. /C O R R E C T I O N — IQPC Middle East/DUBAI , United Arab Emirates - In the news release, “Regional Dignitaries Unveil Long-Term Goals for Their Nuclear Programmes at Middle East Nuclear Energy Summit 2009, Dubai” issued on 2 Jul 2009 06:00 GMT, by IQPC Middle East over PR Newswire, we are advised by a representative of the company that the email address for Stacey Cross should read stacey.cross@iqpc.ae and not stacey.cross@iqpc.com as originally issued inadvertently. Power Rental in Africa to Double by 2014, Reveals Frost & SullivanCAPE TOWN, South Africa - The use of power rental equipment is becoming increasingly important in sub-Saharan Africa to alleviate the current electricity crisis affecting the region. Despite customers’ preference for buying gensets rather than renting them, power rental companies that are able to provide rental services at a competitive price with robust after-sales support can expect to gain significant returns. Platinum Equity Acquires GEESINKNORBA From Oshkosh CorporationLOS ANGELES, California - Platinum Equity today announced it has completed the acquisition of The Geesink Norba Group from Oshkosh Corporation (NYSE:OSK). The company, which has recently been rebranded GEESINKNORBA, is based in Emmeloord, The Netherlands, and is a leading European manufacturer of refuse collection vehicles (RCVs). Frost & Sullivan: Severe Water Scarcity Boosts the Desalination MarketLONDON - Demand for fresh water is increasing around the world, especially in regions with rapidly growing populations and badly affected by long, drought seasons. Water is only going to become scarcer and many governments are looking at desalination and investing in this technology to supply water to their populations. These factors are driving the desalination market that shows a strong growth according to Frost & Sullivan. Cut Your Costs While Cutting Your Lawn With Toro’s New Recycler MowerST NOETS, England - - With Photo Think you can’t afford a decent petrol lawnmower in these difficult financial times? Think again. |
