| Jansen Combustion & Boiler Technologies, Inc. Announces 2012 Biomass Boiler Workshops  |
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| Minneapolis, Minnesota, May 10-12, 2012 Savannah, Georgia, September 20-21, 2012 |
Since 2000, these workshops have been attended by over 750 representatives of numerous plants in the Pulp/Forest Products Industries, Independent Power Producers and Energy-from-Waste Industry. The workshops consist of presentations about new technological developments and results to improve the operating performance, waste fuel burning capacity, efficiency, and fuel economy of biomass-fired boilers (mostly stoker-fired). In addition, the program will include troubleshooting and problem solving discussions of challenges that attendees bring to the workshop. Participants will benefit by:
2) seeing how other mill operations solve their biomass boiler area problems; and 3) receiving information and solutions to their mill specific problems. In the past twelve years, JANSEN has upgraded the performance of over 65 biomass fueled power boilers in our industries. Typically, the results of these upgrades are:
For sign-up and to receive a detailed program of the technical presentations, workshop locations, and hotel, etc., please contact Pat Azeltine or Cathy Thomas by phone at 425.952.2843/2835 or by email at FirstName.LastName@jansenboiler.com. |
| Jansen Combustion and Boiler Technologies, Inc. is pleased to announce the appointment of John F. La Fond, P.E. as President of the Company, effective September 1, 2011. |
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| NEW EASTERN CANADIAN REPRESENTATIVE, LE GROUPE SIMONEAU INC., ANNOUNCED FOR NATIONWIDE BOILER INC. |
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| Fremont, Califonia, December 1, 2010 |
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Le Groupe Simoneau Inc., located in Quebec, Canada, has signed a new representative agreement with Nationwide Boiler Inc. for the rental and sale of Nationwide Boiler's extensive product line of mobile boiler rooms, trailer-mounted boilers, skid-mounted boilers, and environmental technology controls (CataStak™ selective catalytic reduction systems and EconoStak economizers). This new agreement strengthens Nationwide Boiler's presence in the eastern Canadian market, where industries including pulp and paper, biomass and district energy are vital to the market. "Canada, one of the world's leaders in technology and innovation, has a vast array of industrial markets that rely on steam generation to keep the economy running. Nationwide's boiler systems will not only help meet that demand, but will also aid in the country's commitment to help reduce emissions and minimize the impact to our environment," explains Larry Day, Nationwide Boiler's Vice President of Sales & Marketing. "Le Groupe Simoneau, a company that values customer service, innovation and the highest environmental standards, shares the same principles as Nationwide Boiler. Together, we are able to provide our customers with the highest quality products and customer service and support they expect." Nationwide Boiler has provided temporary and permanent boiler systems to the world market since 1967. The company offers a complete line of boiler related equipment for rental, short-term, seasonal, emergency use or for sale and turnkey plant projects. For more information, visit www.nationwideboiler.com. Le Groupe Simoneau specializes in the manufacturing of a complete line of boilers and supplies boiler tubes and accessories in Canada for the industrial, institutional and commercial markets. Their specialized team of experienced field service staff provides the complete assembly and installation of boilers, in addition to boiler repair and refurbishment. For more information, visit www.groupesimoneau.com. |
| Editorial Contacts: Michele Tomas 510-490-7100 Larry Day 510-490-7100 |
| GE's Powerwave* Acoustic Cleaning Systems Selected for Baghouse Retrofits at Basin Electric Power Cooperative Plant | |
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| Decision Expands Business Partnership after Basin Electric Previously Installed GE's ePTFE Membrane Bags to Help Reduce Emissions | |
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KANSAS CITY, MO. - October 13, 2010 - To lower differential pressure and extend the life of its filter bags, Basin Electric Power Cooperative has purchased Powerwave* acoustic cleaning systems as a retrofit for all the baghouses at one of its plants.
The move comes after Basin Electric noticed the local coal used by its plant near Beulah, N.D., had different characteristics - higher ash and sulfur content. That led to higher differential pressure, a higher likelihood of a shorter life for its filter bags and potential for reduced power generation. Basin Electric tested GE's (NYSE: GE) acoustic horns in one compartment for about a year and saw a beneficial drop in differential pressure. After Basin Electric calculated the potential savings, the company asked GE to provide Powerwave acoustic horns, drawings and technical assistance for all four of the plant's baghouses. "Our Powerwave acoustic cleaners are pneumatically operated horns that produce low frequency, high-energy sound waves that resonate and gently dislodge particulate deposits that have bonded to mechanical parts and other surfaces in your system," said GE's David Chapin, Powerwave lead product manager. "That means unlike other methods of cleaning, sound waves generated by Powerwave horns do not cause structural damage, they can reduce the frequency of traditional cleaning cycles and they have proven to be effective even in the harshest operating environments." The Basin Electric filter bags are GE's expanded polytetrafluoroethylene (ePTFE) bags, which are known to have longer bag life and known for their ability to help reduce emissions. "While only having experience with ePTFE membrane filter bags for the past eight years, they have performed better than our standard OEM filter bags," said Duane Miller, scrubber supervisor at Basin Electric. "The use of acoustic horns will augment their performance and enhance our baghouse cleaning cycle capability." To learn more about Powerwave, please visit http://www.gepower.com/corporate/ecomagination_home/powerwave.htm To calculate how much you would save based on a drop in differential pressure, please visit http://www.ge-energy.com/energysavings *All trademarks referenced herein are property of General Electric Company. About GE GE (NYSE: GE) is a diversified infrastructure, finance and media company taking on the world's toughest challenges. From aircraft engines and power generation to financial services, health care solutions and television programming, GE operates in more than 100 countries and employs about 300,000 people worldwide. For more information, visit the company's website at www.ge.com. GE serves the energy sector by developing and deploying technology that helps make efficient use of natural resources. With nearly 85,000 global employees and 2009 revenues of $40 billion, GE Energy www.ge.com/energy is one of the world's leading suppliers of power generation and energy delivery technologies. The businesses that comprise GE Energy - GE Power & Water, GE Energy Services and GE Oil & Gas - work together to provide integrated product and service solutions in all areas of the energy industry including coal, oil, natural gas and nuclear energy; renewable resources such as water, wind, solar and biogas; and other alternative fuels. |
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| Michelle Navedo GE Energy Services + 1 816 313 4663 michelle.navedo@ge.com |
Gina DeRossi or Howard Masto Masto Public Relations +1 518 786 6488 gina.derossi@mastopr.com howard.masto@ge.com |
| NEW SITE LAUNCHED FOR NATIONWIDE ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS |
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| Fremont, Califonia, September 29, 2009 |
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Nationwide Environmental Solutions, a strategic business unit of Nationwide Boiler Inc., has announced the launch of its new website, www.catastak.com. The new site is focused on Nationwide Boiler's low NOx solution for emission reductions, the CataStak™ selective catalytic reduction system. The CataStak™ SCR system has been installed in over sixty applications and to date has removed up to 5,600 lbs of NOx per day. The site also provides product information on energy efficiency solutions that includes EconoStak economizers for fuel efficiency and the E2Stak, a solution that provides both emission reductions and increased efficiency with one complete CataStak/EconoStak package. Nationwide Boiler Inc., founded in 1967, provides a complete line of industrial low NOx boilers, mobile rental units, and boiler related equipment for rental, short-term, seasonal, emergency use, or for sale. The firm's national headquarters are in Fremont, California with sales and service agents located throughout North America. Visit www.nationwideboiler.com for additional details. Nationwide Environmental Solutions is focused on lowering overall industrial greenhouse gas emissions through innovative low NOx air pollution control and increased efficiency solutions and specializes in the custom design and supply of SCR systems for boilers, gas turbines, heaters and furnaces. Technical support and service during installation and start-up is also provided, in addition to operator training and aftermarket services and support. Visit www.catastak.com for additional details. |
| Editorial: Michele Tomas 510-490-7100 Technical: Larry Day, (510) 490-7100 Technical: Robert Remkes, Nationwide Environmental Solutions (281) 913-7756 |
| RENTAL BOILERS & MOBILE FEEDWATER VAN AID IN MIDDLE EAST GAS TO LIQUIDS PROJECT |
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| Fremont, Califonia, August 24, 2009 |
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Two 70,000 lb/hr trailer-mounted boilers and one 140,000 lb/hr mobile feedwater van have been supplied to Kentz Engineers and Constructors as part of the Pearl Qatar Shell Gas to Liquids project (GTL). The units were loaded on the Mignon ro-ro ship (roll on/roll off) at the Port of Galveston, TX where they will be in transit for over thirty days, before reaching their final destination in Dohar, the capital city of Qatar, situated in the Ad Dawhah municipality on the Persian Gulf. The boilers will be used to produce steam for the deaeration of feedwater during initial steam blowing operation, estimated to take six months. Nationwide Boiler will also provide initial start-up services and full time operators for the equipment throughout the duration of the contract. "The logistical planning and project management involved with this job was very complex and required exact collaboration from Nationwide Boiler, our Middle East customer, our banker regarding the letter of credit, and our export logistics and transportation company," said Larry Day, Vice President of Nationwide Boiler. "It was also vital that our outbound equipment passed strict maintenance and inspection guidelines to ensure a smooth start-up in the Middle East and to meet project deadlines." Qatar Petroleum and Shell launched the Pearl GTL project in July 2006. The project includes the development of upstream gas production facilities as well as an onshore GTL plant that will produce 140,000 barrels per day of high-quality GTL fuels and products along with 120,000 barrels per day of condensate, liquefied petroleum gas and ethane. Founded in 1967, Nationwide Boiler offers a complete line of boiler related equipment for rental, short-term, seasonal, emergency use or for sale and turnkey plant projects. Products also include low NOx boilers, mobile boiler rental units, EconoStak economizers for fuel efficiency, and CataStak™ selective catalytic reduction systems for less than 2.5 PPM NOx compliance. The firm's national headquarters are in Fremont, California and its Environmental Solutions Business Unit is located in Kingwood, TX. Sales and service agents are located throughout North America. |
| Editorial: Michele Tomas 510-490-7100 Technical: Russell Rabago, (510) 490-7100, rrabago@nationwideboiler.com |
| NATIONWIDE BOILER INC. TO SUPPLY MOBILE BOILER ROOM TO NEW CHICKEN OF THE SEA PLANT IN LYONS, GA |
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| Fremont, Califonia, June 15, 2009 |
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Chicken of the Sea has selected Nationwide Boiler Inc. to supply the company's new Lyons, GA canning plant with a 650 hp (22,500 lbs/hr) Mobile Boiler Room for temporary steam. The new 200,000 square-foot facility will create 200 jobs around Toombs County and is expected to be fully operational by October 2009. The plant will process frozen tuna loins into Chicken of the Sea canned tuna. "This new plant is a major accomplishment for Chicken of the Sea and the surrounding community," said Michael Medina, Rental Sales Manager. "We are proud that our boiler will allow the plant to efficiently produce their tuna and quickly bring it to market throughout the United States." Chicken of the Sea provides a variety of shelf-stable seafood products, including tuna, salmon, crab, shrimp, oysters, clams, mackerel and sardines. The Chicken of the Sea brand and famous Mermaid icon are among the most recognized brands in America. For more information, visit www.chickenofthesea.com. Nationwide Boiler has provided temporary and permanent boiler systems to the food processing industry since 1967. The company offers a complete line of boiler related equipment for rental, short-term, seasonal, emergency use or for sale and turnkey plant projects. Products include low NOx boilers, mobile boiler rental units, EconoStak economizers for fuel efficiency, and CataStak™ selective catalytic reduction systems for less than 2.5 PPM NOx compliance. For more information, visit www.nationwideboiler.com. |
| Editorial: Michele Tomas 510-490-7100 Technical Contact: Michael Medina, Nationwide Boiler Inc. (510) 490-7100 |
| MFRI ANNOUNCES RECORD 2008 SALES, EARNINGS AND EARNINGS PER SHARE DESPITE FOURTH QUARTER NON-CASH GOODWILL CHARGE |
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| Niles, Illinois, April 15, 2009 |
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MFRI, Inc. (Nasdaq: MFRI) announced today record sales for the fiscal year ended January 31, 2009 ("2008"). Net sales were $303,066,000, up 26.5% from $239,487,000 in the prior year. Net income in 2008 rose to $6,689,000 or $0.98 earnings per share basic and diluted, versus a net loss of $298,000 for 2007, or $0.04 per share basic and diluted. The 2008 net income was reduced by a fourth quarter non-cash goodwill impairment charge of $2,788,000. This charge net of tax impact reduced earnings per share by $0.27 basic and diluted. Net income for 2008 without the goodwill impairment charge would have been $8,529,000, or $1.25 earnings per share basic and $1.24 diluted. Gross margin for 2008 increased to 19.5% from 17.2% in 2007. Net sales increased primarily due to a higher starting backlog, the growing success of the piping systems business in the United Arab Emirates, progress on the crude oil pipeline project in India and the start of field work on buildings in the heating, ventilation and air conditioning ("HVAC") backlog. Due to the increased net sales and gross margin, 2008 gross profit of $58,948,000 was 42.9% higher than 2007 gross profit of $41,249,000. Net sales in 2008 for the piping systems business increased by 45.6%, the filtration products business increased by 8.5%, while the industrial process cooling equipment business decreased by 12.6%. The HVAC business, included in corporate and other, grew over 700 % as work ramped up on projects. In the fourth quarter 2008, the Company recognized a non-cash goodwill impairment charge of $2,788,000, or net of tax impact at $0.27 earnings per share basic, which was recorded in continuing operations. The goodwill impairment charge eliminated all remaining Company goodwill and was related to the Company's filtration products and industrial process cooling equipment businesses. Net sales for the fourth quarter of 2008 were $82,623,000, or 41.2% greater than the $58,503,000 for the prior-year's quarter. Including the goodwill impairment charge, the fourth quarter of 2008 net loss was $827,000, or $0.12 earnings per share basic and diluted, versus a net loss of $3,762,000 in the prior-year's fourth quarter, or $0.56 per share basic and diluted. Net income for the fourth quarter of 2008 without the goodwill impairment charge net of tax impact would have been $1,013,000, or $0.15 per share basic. Net sales for the fourth quarter of 2008 compared to the prior-year's fourth quarter increased by 73.7% in the piping systems business, increased by 6.5% in the filtration products business and decreased by 23.6% in the industrial process cooling business. The HVAC business, included in corporate and other, increased eleven fold as field work progressed steadily during the 2008 quarter compared to the 2007 quarter. As previously announced, the piping systems business is performing the insulating and jacketing services for a 600 kilometer (370 mile), 600 millimeter (24 inch) diameter heat-traced crude oil pipeline. This work is being performed at a facility in Mundra, India on the premises of Jindal Saw Ltd, one of India's largest steel pipe producers. As of January 31, 2009, the Company had completed production on approximately sixty percent of the India pipeline contract. The Company's backlog on January 31, 2009 was $108 million, down 24.8% from the prior year but still the second highest in Company history. Part of the backlog decline was due to the normal progress on specific projects such as the pipeline in India. The Company would not expect a project similar to this one to be replaced in the backlog in sequential years. Additionally, the difficult worldwide economic environment has caused some orders to be postponed or cancelled and has reduced the opportunities to obtain new work. As a favorable sign, quoting activity has been maintained at a reasonably high level but decision making by customers is slow, most likely due to general financial constraints and caution on expenditures. David Unger, CEO said, "Total annual sales have more than doubled from 2003 to 2008. Our global expansion strategy of manufacturing our products in foreign countries to serve their local markets has resulted in higher sales, earnings and backlog for our Company. In 2008, 51.5% of the Company's employees were located outside the United States and 35% of the Company's sales were to customers outside the United States. We expect a mix of domestic and global sales will continue to support our Company's growth." Brad Mautner, President and COO said, "Overall, 2008 was a very good year. The piping systems business had a terrific year driven by strong domestic activity and very robust performance in the Middle East supplemented by project revenue in India. The filtration products business grew the net sales nicely but operating profit (not including the non-cash goodwill charge) was down due to reduced margin from the marketplace and some higher expenses for relocating a U.S. operation to a more efficient manufacturing facility. This move will serve us well over the long term. The industrial process cooling equipment business faced a very difficult fourth quarter as the markets it serves were deeply impacted by the global recession. Yet, excluding the non-cash goodwill charge, the group still improved profitability compared to the prior year. The HVAC business worked actively on project backlog and via solid execution, delivered a nice profit for the year. Turning to 2009, all the business units are focused on maximizing the results from existing backlog while adjusting cost structures to the new realities brought on by the uncertain depth and duration of a global recession. Even in the most challenging business climate in decades we are fortunate to have a strong leadership team for each of our segments to navigate the challenges ahead." MFRI, Inc. is a multi-line company engaged in the following businesses: pre-insulated specialty piping systems for oil and gas gathering, district heating and cooling and other applications; custom-designed industrial filtration products to remove particulates from dry gas streams; industrial process cooling equipment to remove heat from molding, printing and other industrial processes; and installation of heating, ventilation and air conditioning for large buildings. Form 10-K for the period ended January 31, 2009 will be accessible at www.sec.gov. For more information visit the Company's website www.mfri.com or contact the company directly. |
Contact: David Unger, Chairman and CEO Phone: (847) 966-1000 |
| Detroit Stoker Acquires GTS Energy Reciprocating Grate Combustion System Technology |
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| Monroe, Michigan, March 3, 2009 |
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Detroit Stoker Company announces the acquisition of the GTS Energy Reciprocating Grate Combustion System technology from Newpoint Thermal LP, a subsidiary of Newpoint Gas, located in College Station, Texas. Newpoint Thermal will continue to provide GTS gas and oil fired thermal heaters for the thermal oil heater market with Detroit Stoker Company acquiring the GTS Reciprocating Grate technology for solid fuel systems. GTS Energy Reciprocating Grate technology has proven for many years to be one of the most effective systems for the combustion of wood waste materials in the Wood Products Industries. The GTS Reciprocating Grate Furnace will enhance Detroit Stoker Company's product line and its' position in the development and supply of small biomass combustion and gasification systems. "The GTS Reciprocating Grate technology provides our customer base with a range of smaller systems, which will enable us to provide more options to help our clients solve their most difficult issues," said Tom Giaier, President of Detroit Stoker Company. About Newpoint Thermal LP Newpoint Thermal LP (newpointhx.com) located in Atlanta, Georgia, designs and manufactures various process heating systems for industrial clients worldwide. Newpoint Thermal acquired all technologies developed by GTS Energy, Inc. This has positioned Newpoint Thermal as a leader in energy systems for the wood processing industry by providing energy systems for presses, log ponds, building heat, indirect steam generation, and direct hot gases. About Detroit Stoker Company Detroit Stoker Company, located in Monroe, Michigan, is a leading supplier of stokers and related combustion equipment for the production of steam used in heating, industrial processing, and electric power generation around the world. In addition to providing dependable power, Detroit has taken a leadership role in the development of environmentally responsible systems that make power-generating plants good neighbors in their communities. Detroit has also led the way in unlocking the value of renewable energy sources. Recycling and reduction of industrial and municipal solid waste as renewable fuels are both cost-effective and environmentally friendly. Every day, more than 135,000 tons of biomass and refuse are converted to useful energy with Detroit systems, the largest of which produces more than 100 MWe. Detroit combustion systems around the world generate power from such diverse waste products as bark, sugar cane, sawdust, sunflower hulls, and poultry litter. These otherwise nonrecyclable materials produce insignificant levels of acid gas compared to the fossil fuels they replace and are considered CO2-neutral because the carbon dioxide produced is used in the growth cycle of renewable fuel sources. As the cost of conventional fuels rise, renewable fuels provide a sensible alternative. |
| New Contracts: Amy Malko, Detroit Stoker Company, Phone: (734) 243-4233; Email: amalko@detroitstoker.com. Aftermarket Sales: Mike Mussman, Detroit Stoker Company, Phone: (734) 243-5211; Email: mmussman@detroitstoker.com. Website: www.detroitstoker.com |
| "BOILER BLOG" OFFERS "ONE CLICK" VALUE |
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| Fremont, Califonia, February 17, 2009 |
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Nationwide Boiler Incorporated has announced the launch of the company's new online blog, "Boiler Blog", on February 11, 2009. The new blog site will provide a wide array of subject matters revolving around the boiler industry, aimed to connect plant managers, operators, vendors, suppliers, governmental agencies, and professional associations. Jeff Shallcross, President of Nationwide Boiler states that, "This 'high-tech' mode of communication puts our 'low-tech' company on the forefront of providing our customers with up-to-date product and market news, industry insights, maintenance tips, event information and other feature articles geared towards boiler professionals." The new blog site is powered by WordPress, the largest, self-hosted blogging tool in the world. Please visit: http://nationwideboiler.com/wordpress or http://www.nationwideboiler.com for more information. Nationwide Boiler Incorporated, founded in 1967, provides industrial rental boilers and specializes in low emissions and high efficiency equipment including the CataStak™ SCR system and EconoStak™ economizers. The firm's national headquarters are in Fremont, California and its Environmental Solutions Business Unit is located in Kingwood, TX. Sales and service agents are located throughout North America. |
| Editorial: Michele Tomas 510-490-7100 |