Denver, Colorado (June 2, 2015) - With unprecedented support from committees, partners, and donors, Water For People, an international nonprofit organization dedicated to providing access to improved water and sanitation systems and services in developing countries, has met their Spring Campaign fundraising goal of $300,000 with two weeks to spare.
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GOTHENBURG, Sweden (28 May 2015)—Midroc New Technology and the Gulf Organization for Research and Development (GORD) have agreed to display new environmental technology from four Swedish companies in a special full-scale facility in Doha, Qatar.
MILWAUKEE (June 1, 2015) - Jason Industries, Inc., announced that it has acquired DRONCO GmbH (DRONCO), one of Europe's leading manufacturers of abrasives, for approximately [Eur]32 million in cash and [Eur]10 million of assumed liabilities.
With approximately [Eur]40 million of revenue, DRONCO will be integrated into Jason's Finishing segment, the leading global producer of technical and maintenance brushes, polishing tools and compounds.
GOTHENBURG, Sweden (June 1, 2015) - The newly listed fuel cell company PowerCell Sweden AB has appointed a new CFO. Karin Nilsson assumes her new position in August 2015.
Nilsson joins PowerCell from vehicle digital market place KVD Kvarndammen AB, where she has served as CFO since 2010. She will take up her new position as CFO for PowerCell Sweden AB in August 2015.
WASHINGTON (May 28, 2015)– The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced today the selection of 243 new grant investments totaling $54.3 million to 147 communities across the U.S. This investment will provide communities with funding necessary to assess, clean up and redevelop contaminated properties, boost local economies and leverage jobs while protecting public health and the environment.
WASHINGTON (May 27, 2015) – In an historic step for the protection of clean water, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Army finalized the Clean Water Rule today to clearly protect from pollution and degredation the streams and wetlands that form the foundation of the nation’s water resources.
LANCASTER, Pa. (May 22, 2015) - Mark Menzer, director of public affairs, Danfoss North America, moderated an executive dialogue session during the 2015 Energy Efficiency Global Forum held in Washington, D.C., on May 12-13.
BAAR, Switzerland (6 May 2015)—Aquarion Group (Aquarion AG), a provider of water systems for the oil & gas industry, the energy sector and other process industries, has established Aquarion Middle East, a wholly owned subsidiary located in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates.
ALEXANDRIA, VA (May 21,2015) - The WateReuse Association applauds Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell’s recent announcement that the federal government will invest $50 million in water reuse and conservation projects in 12 western states. The funding comes from the Bureau of Reclamation’s WaterSmart program, which has provided about $250 million in funding since 2010.
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. (May 21, 2015) - ITT Corporation announced that it is expanding its manufacturing operations in Westminster, S.C., by investing approximately $1 million to build a new test facility. The investment is part of a total of $2.5 million that the company expects to invest in the facility over the next five years.