Final panel being installed at Habitat home in Dallas

Dallas, TX (PRWEB) October 18, 2011

Yesterday morning, representatives of several solar companies with a Texas presence – including SolarCity, Trina Solar, Solar US, SES 21, SolarTek, Schletter, and Bosch Solar Energy – joined Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) officials in celebrating the donation of residential solar arrays being installed on 15 new Dallas Area Habitat for Humanity homes.

“We are so thankful to the Solar Energy Industries Association and its members for the generous donation of PV arrays and installation services that provide,clean, reliable, low-cost power for our homes,” said Bill Hall, CEO, Dallas Area Habitat for Humanity. “This standard of building reduces utility costs for our homeowners and strengthens the long-term stability of the home, while improving the overall impact on the environment.”

“The solar industry is dedicated to helping neighborhoods in need. The industry is making solar more affordable for consumers, while bringing new jobs to communities across America,” said Rhone Resch, President and CEO of SEIA.

Twenty-five thousand solar professionals are convening at the Dallas Convention Center this week for Solar Power International 2011 – an annual conference being held in Texas for the first time since its inception in 2004. The U.S. solar industry is growing 69% annually and currently employs over 100,000 people throughout the United States – double the number of solar industry jobs from two years ago.

“We’re honored to work with Habitat for Humanity to donate solar installations that help reduce energy costs for those in need,” said Eric Wittenberg, SolarCity’s regional director in Texas. “Texas solar projects create jobs for Texans, produce renewable electricity, and reduce pollution. The state of Texas has virtually unlimited potential as a solar power producer.” SolarCity serves the greater Dallas-Ft. Worth area from a 12,000 square foot operations center in Northwest Dallas.

“Trina Solar is pleased to work with Habitat for Humanity to help local families power their homes with solar electricity while cutting their energy bills,” said Robert Muhn, Trina Solar’s vice president, sales and marketing. “Our company is committed to investing in local communities and to providing high-performing solar modules that are built and assembled in an environmentally responsible manner. Partnerships like these help Trina Solar to make these commitments a reality.” Trina Solar is a leading global solar manufacturer operating across the U.S.

SolarCity and Trina Solar donated and installed 2.9kW rooftop solar arrays for two of the Habitat homes. Solar US is donating solar water heating equipment to these two homes as well. Texas-based companies SES 21, Bosch, SolarTek, and Schletter will begin installing solar arrays on the remaining 13 Dallas Area Habitat for Humanity homes next month.

About SEIA(R)

Established in 1974, the Solar Energy Industries Association(R) is the national trade association of the U.S. solar energy industry. Through advocacy and education, SEIA(R) is working to build a strong solar industry to power America. As the voice of the industry, SEIA(R) works with its 1,000 member companies to make solar a mainstream and significant energy source by expanding markets, removing market barriers, strengthening the industry and educating the public on the benefits of solar energy. http://www.seia.org.

Solar Energy is Creating Jobs in all 50 states. Meet some of the faces of the U.S. solar industry at http://www.SolarWorksforAmerica.org

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Lucid Energy is a provider of renewable energy systems.

Portland, OR (PRWEB) October 18, 2011

Lucid Energy Inc., a renewable energy technology company and pioneer in the development of in-pipe hydropower systems for large water users, today announced that the company has signed an agreement with the Portland Development Commission (PDC) and the City of Portland, Oregon to partner on the development of a hydropower system within the city.

The partners plan to collaborate with the Portland Water Bureau on a project that will use Lucid Energy’s patented LucidPipe™ Power System, a unique, in-pipe turbine that captures energy from fast-moving water inside of gravity-fed water pipelines to produce clean, reliable, low-cost electricity. The partners also will identify innovative applications for the technology, such as providing power to eco-districts, car charging stations, desalination plants, purification systems and off-grid water agency tasks.

“We are very motivated to find ways to reduce the costs of delivering water to our customers,” said David Shaff, Portland Water Bureau administrator. “We are looking forward to working with Lucid Energy to achieve this important objective.”

In a statement issued by the PDC and the City of Portland, Mayor Sam Adams said, “This agreement with Lucid Energy is an opportunity for us to extend Portland’s position as a living laboratory for green innovation and advanced manufacturing – and commercialize new technologies in our marketplace that will lead to more jobs, more investment, and more exports of locally-developed systems.”

The agreement also calls for collaboration on a first-ever in-conduit hydropower symposium in Portland, with the prospect of drawing the participation of both local and international leaders in energy and water technology.

“We are excited to have Portland as a partner to support our mission of being a global leader in the race to deliver smart water and energy solutions around the world,” said Gregg Semler, president and CEO of Lucid Energy Inc. “Portland has a very rich ecosystem of leaders dedicated to smart energy and water infrastructure.”

Lucid Energy’s in-pipe hydropower systems are targeted at large water users such as municipal water and wastewater systems, agriculture irrigation districts and water-intensive industries such as pulp and paper plants, chemical processing, data centers, semi-conductor fabs, aluminum manufacturing and thermo-electric power plants. Because of LucidPipe’s unique lift-based, vertical axis spherical turbine, which spins as water passes it, LucidPipe can operate across a wide range of flow conditions, volumes and velocities without any significant reduction in pressure.

For more information: http://www.lucidenergy.com.

About Lucid Energy

Lucid Energy is a provider of renewable energy systems. Lucid Energy’s patented LucidPipe™ Power System enables industrial, municipal and agricultural facilities to generate clean, reliable, low-cost electricity from their gravity-fed water pipelines and effluent streams.

Lucid Energy was formed in 2007 with the mission of creating a new way for industries – particularly those that use large amounts of water and electricity – to turn the untapped energy of moving water into cost-saving, renewable energy. In 2008, Lucid formed a strategic relationship with Northwest Pipe Company (NASDAQ: NWPX), the largest manufacturer of steel water transmission pipe in the United States. The two companies collaborated on the development of the lift-based turbine design that is the foundation for the LucidPipe in-pipe hydropower system.

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Orlando, FL (PRWEB) October 14, 2011

Surf Expo is undoubtedly the industry’s biggest weekend of the year. In 2011, Malibu Boats dug deep with intentions to make a big impact. With the launch of two new models, the Wakesetter 22 MXZ and Response TXi, all eyes were on the boats and the team was psyched to show them off.

The trade show kicked off with a bang on Thursday morning, with our booth featuring a sparkling metallic, dark blue/white MXZ and a metallic Charcoal/Reuben Axis A22. Besides talk of the perfect wakes, plush amenities and the spacious bow on the MXZ, anticipation was creeping for the 8th Annual Wake Awards that evening. Malibu went big, securing an 80-person VIP list and coming on board as a title sponsor.

Excitement set in early, during the WSIA Industry awards, where Malibu won “Best Ad Campaign.” Ad creative and photography was a big focus this year, and it was an honor to take home this coveted award. Special thanks to Larry Meddock of the WSIA and our incredible photographer, Tom King. Also, congrats to Chessie Marine for their hard work resulting in the “Break Out Dealer Of The Year” award as well as Tommy’s Slalom shop for winning top honors as “Retailer Of The Year.” “Best Promotion” went to Active Watersports, which made a clean sweep for all three retailer awards going to Malibu dealers!

Friday’s action was shared between the trade show and Malibu’s on-water demo day in Windermere, just minutes from Surf Expo. Team rider Brian Grubb brought his all-black 23 LSV, which is still one of the most appealing boats on the water today. Over 20 dealers showed up from places all over the world like Argentina and Poland to get a first glimpse of the new MXZ and TXi. Eddie Trogdon, an active INT League member was on hand and we also saw appearances from owners like David Henderson and his son Hunter, (8), who just took first place in the Junior Boys division at the WWA World Championships.

The Response TXi already made its mark at the Malibu Open in August, but here, the dealers got a chance to take it for a spin, including Mark Watts from Liquid Sports in Orlando as well as Tommy Phillips from Tommy’s Slalom Shop in Denver, Colorado. Tommy was impressed with his continuing tests of the Response TXi. “The TXi handles like a dream, has no wake at 15 and 22 off and very little fluff,” Tommy said. “All the skiers at our ski school think it’s their favorite boat of all time and I would agree. The drivers seat feels secure and you have command of the boat. There is no glare off the dash like other boats and the simplicity of the operating system is a big plus.”

With deep roots in wakeboarding, going back to literally day one, Tommy knows what his customers are looking for in boat design and he likes how the MXZ accommodates everyone. “The MXZ has great wakes for all levels,” Tommy said. “Very rampy, clean and smooth! The bow space is maximized and we had four people comfortable up front and they could see all the action as Chad Sharpe put on a show. Deep storage allowed us to have ten people comfortably on board with lots of gear stowed. The auto pull up feature will turn new boat owners into pros at driving their family and friends.”

The Auto Pull-Up feature Tommy speaks of is another unprecedented innovation from Malibu and Indmar, and implemented into the line by Danny Gasper, Malibu’s Director of Product Design. It allows a rider or skier to record the rate of acceleration they prefer, and the driver just punches the throttle and you will get the same start every time.

The MXZ’s Hi-Flow ballast pumps were also a hit. The hoses were enlarged to 1-1/8″ with an 1100 GPH pump, which allows an increase in filling speed from 40-50 percent. The riders on hand were impressed with the wake without having to add any additional ballast. Phillip Soven actually got to take this gem home with him.

Dealers came into Saturday’s trade show amping on the new boats, and it was a great plus to be able to have them share the on-water experience with others. Lani Farmer also attended the WSIA meeting on Sunday morning, where the board of directors discussed and voted on multiple issues affecting our waterways and industry.

Overall, the Malibu staff and dealers considered Surf Expo weekend a home run. The factory is busy churning out new orders and the sales team are getting geared up for boat show season. Look for new videos from demo day in a matter of days.

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Boulder, CO (PRWEB) October 13, 2011

Albeo Technologies Inc., a leading manufacturer of industrial and commercial solid-state lighting systems, today announced that it has been chosen by the Global Cleantech Cluster Association as a 2011 Later Stage Award Top 30 semi-finalist. Inclusion in the GCCA Global Top 30 reflects the strong business and market position of the company in the Green Buildings sector, and signifies its innovative approaches and technologies are gaining a foothold in the new global green economy. Albeo Technologies Inc. was nominated for the GCCA Later Stage Award by the Colorado Cleantech Industrial Association (CCIA) http://www.coloradocleantech.com in May 2011. Albeo’s superior white-LED solid-state lighting solutions have delivered three year growth rates over 775% including the two largest general illumination LED installations in the US of 500,000 and 750,000 square feet. Albeo’s business model, patented technology, market position, profitability and potential at creating and capturing market share (among other criteria) qualified it to be a GCCA Later Stage Award 2011 Global Top 30 Finalist.

Albeo and the other 2011 Global Top 30 companies will be honored at the GCCA’s Later Stage Award Dinner held in conjunction with the Dublin Cleantech Forum, on November 14th, 2011. Co-hosted by An iSli Ghlas – The Green Way, Ireland’s cleantech cluster, the full day executive event features CEO presentations and high-level discussions on the most critical topics for emerging clean technology companies and investment opportunities.

“Narrowing down 185 nominations from cleantech clusters all over the world down to 30 was a very competitive process,” says Ben Taube, Chairman of the GCCA. “These Top 30 Finalists are the rising stars of the world’s clean technology sector.”

“These companies, with their customers and revenue, are building significant green collar economies in the regions where they operate,” said Shawn Lesser Co-Founder of the GCCA. “For the health of the planet, both economically and environmentally, we are committed to spotlighting these game-changing companies on the world stage.”

The GCCA Later Stage Award Global Top 30 Finalists were selected out of the 4000 companies represented by the GCCA’s 30 member clusters, ranging from North America and Europe to Asia. Each cluster conducted internal evaluations to nominate up to 10 companies in 10 categories, including solar, wind, energy storage, green buildings, water and more. In total, these member clusters nominated 185 companies for the 2011 Later Stage Award. The Top 30 finalists were screened for investment grade through the Keystone Method™, a data-driven business assessment and venture development tool developed by GCCA Head Judge Dr. Peter Adriaens at The University of Michigan, and CleanTech Acceleration Partners.

The 2011 Later Stage Award is sponsored by Grant Thornton International. A full list of all the GCCA Later Stage Award 2011 Global Top 30 Finalists can be found at the GCCA website at: http://www.globalcleantech.org/awards/2011-global-top-30

Albeo Technologies, Inc. manufactures high quality, long-lasting LED lighting products for commercial and industrial facilities. Albeo has won 14 independently-judged product and company awards including 5 from the US Department of Energy (DOE). Albeo’s C-Series High Bay, Surface Mount, and S-Series sealed fixtures are designed for general lighting applications. Other products include T8LED Conversion Kits and T8LED Troffers for retail, office and school lighting. Details for the entire product line are available on Albeo’s website at http://www.albeotech.com.

About the Global Cleantech Cluster Association

The Global Cleantech Cluster Association creates conduits for companies to harness the tremendous benefits of international cleantech cluster collaboration in an efficient, affordable, and structured way. Global Cleantech provides a gateway for established and emerging cleantech companies to gain exposure to potential investors, new markets, influential networks, innovative technologies and best practices. GCCA was founded by swisscleantech, the Finnish Cleantech Cluster, and Watershed Capital Group. The GCCA Later Stage Award is sponsored by Grant Thornton International. For more information about Global Cleantech, please visit http://www.globalcleantech.org.

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Grants Pass, OR (PRWEB) October 12, 2011

The recent launch of the Apple iPhone 4S gives consumers an opportunity to listen and learn from the Sharon Kleyne Hour – Power of Water talk radio show on Apple iTunes. Each week, Mrs. Kleyne interviews researchers and advocates from around the world on topics such as global water wars, water and climate change; water, diet and nutrition; water and health, and the influence of water on Earth and the Solar System.

Sharon Kleyne, Founder of Bio-Logic Aqua Water Research and international water advocate, is announcing an increased emphasis on e-commerce and retail Internet accounts for Nature’s Tears EyeMist, the company’s patented, all-natural breakthrough product for dry eye, eye allergies and computer vision syndrome.

The Sharon Kleyne Hour – Power of Water has been syndicated on Apple iTunes since 2008. The show originates on Voice America’s World Talk Radio and Green Talk Network (Search: “Sharon Kleyne Hour”). Podcasts may be downloaded from Apple iTunes to any Apple iPhone, SmartPhone, iPod, iPad, Mac computer or MSWindows computer.

Debuting in March, 2007, the Sharon Kleyne Hour – Power of Water was created by producer-host Sharon Kleyne, global water advocate and American woman Founder of Bio-Logic Aqua Research. Mrs. Kleyne’s research led her to conclude that there is a global health crisis in dehydration diseases caused by dry and polluted air, fresh water shortages and poor sanitation. Dehydration diseases can include dry eye, dry skin, malaria, diarrhea, melanoma and much more.

By publicizing this water crisis and educating the public, Mrs. Kleyne and her 420 past guests believe that lives can be saved. Sharon has the research background to discuss the global water crisis with leading scientists, politicians and activists worldwide. The show provides the only place where guests can discuss life-or-death concerns to a worldwide audience.

“Women have been carrying water to their villages for thousands of years,” says Mrs. Kleyne, “and yet 5,000 children die each day from water related diseases. Even in the United States, our once abundant fresh, clean water is nearly exhausted, the air is becoming dryer, and dry eye is the #1 complaint of eye doctor patients.”

Sharon Kleyne is facilitating a new, non-political health culture that will enable people to thrive and be healthy on our changing planet.

Sharon Kleyne Hour’s show’s 420 past guests include:

*Ula Jurkunas, MD, ophthalmology researcher at Harvard, discussed her breakthrough corneal stem cell and dry eye discoveries.

*DeWayne Cecil, PhD, Scientist for NASA and NOAA, discussed global climate change, water utilization, water on the moon and the influence of Earth’s water on the Solar System.

*Effie Chow, PhD, Chinese healing arts practitioner, talked about the Chinese diet, air and fresh water pollution in China, and dry air as a cause of dry eye.

*Rona Tison of Japan’s Ito-En Tea (Tea’s Tea) talked about 5,000 years of water and tea.

*Gerald Barnes, PhD, forest geneticist, discussed water and forest patterns globally and in New Zealand.

*Rebecca Petris, of http://www.DryEyeZone.com talked about post-Lasik dry eye and her experiences educating individuals who had become suicidal out of fear of blindness from severe chronic dry eye.

*Marguerite McDonald, MD, Lasik surgery pioneer provided education about dry eye.

*Philippe Cousteau, global oceans advocate talked about the world’s oceans.

*T. Colin Campbell, PhD, author of “The China Study” discussed the new vegan approach to diet and lifestyle.

*Fred Kirschenmann, PhD, dry land agriculture researcher, described how he grows wheat in North Dakota on four inches of rain a year.

*Steven Solomon, discussed his book, Water: The Epic Struggle for Wealth, Power, and Civilization.

*Robert Weir, environmental journalist, talked about his biography of Earth Day founder John McConnell, and about his trans-global sailing trips.

Guest interviews have originated in the United States, Netherlands, Kenya, Sweden, Thailand, Rome and elsewhere.

In addition to Internet radio podcasts (iTunes Radio Service), Apple iTunes offers movies, books and TV shows through its Apple iStore.

Listen to the Sharon Kleyne Hour – Power of Water Mondays, 10 a.m., PST/PDT. The syndicated talk radio show is heard on Voice America/World Talk Radio, Green Talk Network and Apple iTunes. Go to http://www.SharonKleyneHour.com for written summaries and replays of past shows. Also visit http://www.NaturesTears.com, http://whatistheeye.wordpress.com, “Nature’s Tears EyeMist” on Facebook and “Bio-Logic Aqua” on Twitter.

The Sharon Kleyne Hour – Power of Water is sponsored by Bio-Logic Aqua Research® and Nature’s Tears® EyeMist®.

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Dallas, Texas (PRWEB) October 10, 2011

Flood Kings, the premier water damage emergency responder in the Dallas-Fort Worth metro area, announced it is expanding its presence in Plano.

“While we have been serving the Dallas-Ft Worth metro areas for more than 10 years, we are targeting our efforts toward Plano and the surrounding cities,” said Flood Kings owner Todd Snyder. “We want Plano homeowners facing water damage to know that we stand ready to help them 24/7.”

The company specializes in fast, efficient water removal, remediation of flooding effects, mold removal and total post-flooding repair. Flood Kings is uniquely prepared with a fleet of trucks and expert technicians to remove water caused by natural disasters, fire responders and household accidents.

“When you have a water emergency, you do not want to call and hear a recording telling you to call back between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.” Snyder said. “Water does not wait for business hours. We respond immediately to calls in Plano and take swift action.”

Removing all water from a flooded house requires an immediate response because damage lingers long after the last drop is gone. Moisture can rot carpeting, drywall, and wood foundations, as well as promote the growth of health-hazardous mold and mildew.

“We are recognized by the Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification and upstanding members of the Better Business Bureau. People in Plano can trust us immediately to fix their problems,” Snyder said.

Recognizing that many people use the Internet to locate a local water removal company, Flood Kings has also revamped its Web site to make it optimized for search engines. That means a customer who needs a Plano TX water removal expert can find Flood Kings on the first page of search inquiries.

“It is easier than ever to contact us and know immediately what types of services we provide to each city in our area,” Snyder said. “For someone facing a water disaster, immediate and relevant information is a lifesaver.”

Ft. Worth-based Flood Kings serves a wide area that also includes Fort Worth, Arlington, Frisco, Richardson, McKinney, Addison, Southlake, Keller, Flower Mound, Colleyville, Grapevine, Lewisville, Trophy Club, Hurst, Euless, Bedford, Haltom City, Cedar Hill, The Colony, Denton, Carrollton, Watauga, Burleson, Weatherford, Mansfield, North Richland Hills, Westover Hills, Irving, Mesquite and Garland.

For media information call Todd Snyder at 812-312-5478

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(PRWEB) October 08, 2011

AmeriVap Systems, the industry pioneer in industrial steam cleaning technology using dry vapor, has announced a theme of “Water Conservation and Waste Water Reduction” for Process Expo in Chicago, November 1-4.

“We have seen water conservation and waste water reduction as the number one topic on everyone’s minds these days,” states Marty Hurdt, AmeriVap’s Corporate Sanitarian and Industrial Sales Manager. “Other sustainability targets are important, but water has moved to the forefront.”

The company, which sells industrial steam cleaning units under its Xtreme Steam line, is preparing special materials to hand out at the Process Expo trade show to provide more information on its products as well as point out some shortfalls of existing cleaning methods where water is concerned.

Indeed, AmeriVap produced a special webinar in its webinar series devoted specifically to this issue. This webinar can be viewed at the company’s website under its archived webcasts.

The company has been on the forefront of video usage and offers webinars regularly for general topics like an “Introduction to Dry Steam Vapor” as well as custom tailored videos for specific clients. AmeriVap’s next live webinar is scheduled for October 11, 2011

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meriVap Systems, the industry pioneer in dry steam vapor cleaning, is committed to delivering environmentally friendly fully sustainable cleaning solutions to industries as diverse as food processing and packaging to the pharmaceutical industry. For more information about the company’s products for commercial and industrial sanitation as well as to view archived webcasts and videos, please visit http://www.amerivap.com or 800-763-7687. Also, please visit the company at Process Expo in Chicago, November 1-4 2011, Booth 150.

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Therma-Tru fiberglass Smooth Star entryway with decorative glass.

Maumee, Ohio (PRWEB) October 07, 2011

According to the National Aging in Place Council, an overwhelming majority of Americans want to remain in their homes for as long as possible. But, while people may wish to stay in their homes longer, most houses were not built to adapt to our changing needs as we age.

“The good news is that there are many simple ways to make a home more functional for your needs as you age, starting with the doors,” says Shannon Sims, marketing communications manager for Therma-Tru Corp. “Making life easier for aging adults can be as simple as choosing low-maintenance entry doors with easy-to-use levers instead of doorknobs. Or, to easily allow more fresh air and light into the home, a homeowner can request Vented Sidelites on their doors that swing open easily on hinges.”

By 2030, Americans 65 and older will make up 20 percent of the population. For those people wishing to make changes in their home that make aging in place an easier experience, experts at Therma-Tru® offer the following tips:

Tip #1 – Evaluate Your Entryway: To accommodate a wheelchair, ideally the doorway to your home should be at least 32-inches wide. Even without needing a wheelchair, a wider opening can be beneficial to provide added space for getting in and out.

Therma-Tru offers 42-inch wide entry doors in its Classic-Craft® Rustic Collection™ and Classic-Craft® Oak Collection™ to allow for easier access and wheel chair use, but also to give dramatic and elegant curb appeal. Consider also how the door swings. A door that swings in may be easier to operate than one that swings out. A remodeling contractor can help determine what your home will accommodate structurally and can provide recommendations for the door styles available and handle the installation.

Tip #2 – Get a Grip: According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 67 million adults aged 18 years and older will have doctor-diagnosed arthritis by the year 2030. For arthritis sufferers, just turning a doorknob can be painfully difficult. For this reason, consider installing lever-style handles on your exterior and interior doors. Therma-Tru offers a variety of lever-styles in a multi-point locking system for ease of opening while also providing greater security and stability.

Tip #3 – Upgrade Patio Doors: Patio doors tend to receive more traffic than the front entry door. If your patio door is due for an upgrade, you can choose the classic elegance of a hinged patio door or the modern convenience of a sliding patio door. Both are available in two-, three- or four-panel configurations to ensure a wide opening.

Tip #4 – Maintain the Beauty: As we age, simple home cleaning and maintenance tasks get harder. Having a wood door for example, will require more maintenance over time as it tends to rot, split or crack and requires frequent painting and staining.

A better option is a fiberglass door that can withstand a wide range of temperatures and weather elements. These doors are easy-to-maintain, can be stained or painted like a wood door and are easily cleaned with soap and water. Fiberglass doors can even replicate the rich look and feel of a real oak or mahogany door, but offer the durability and energy efficiency advantages of fiberglass.

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About Therma-Tru

Therma-Tru is the nation’s leading manufacturer and most preferred brand of fiberglass and steel exterior door systems. Founded in 1962, Therma-Tru pioneered the fiberglass entry door industry, and today offers a complete portfolio of entry and patio door system solutions, including decorative glass doorlites, sidelites and transoms, and door components. The company also offers low-maintenance Fypon urethane and PVC products. Headquartered in Maumee, Ohio, Therma-Tru is part of Fortune Brands Home & Security. For more information, visit http://www.thermatru.com, http://www.fypon.com or call (800) 537-8827.

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HairLoss.com’s five-part series explores hair loss conditions and their causes, as well as hair loss treatments in South Asia.

Ft. Lauderdale, Florida (PRWEB) October 07, 2011

HairLoss.com, the world’s most comprehensive website providing unbiased information to consumers about hair loss conditions and their treatment, has published an in-depth feature report exploring hair loss conditions in South Asia.

According to its spokesman, the five-part feature is the latest in a series of investigative reports published by the influential website “to allow readers a deeper understanding of what it means to suffer hair loss and to be seeking treatment in one of the most economically depressed regions in the world.”

Written and researched by HairLoss.com feature writers Russ Klettke and Kori Ellis, the multi-part series focuses on the shared cultural significance of hair in a region of diverse ethnicities, languages and religions. Causes of hair loss are thoroughly explored in relation to the harsh economic conditions where 40% of the region’s population lives in poverty.

“The fact that South Asia is home to twenty percent of the world’s population accounts for the high numbers of appeals sent in to our Concierge service seeking help,” explains Michael Garcia, spokesman for HairLoss.com. “The numbers are so large that our curiosity forced us to investigate so that we could better understand what is happening and how we could better advise and assist.”

Explored in depth are concerns specific to the countries that comprise South Asia including Afghanistan, Bangladesh, India, Iran, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka.

“In South Asia, as anywhere else, heredity, hormones, stress, diet and disease can each cause hair loss,” explains lead writer Klettke. “But we’re talking about a region where almost half of the population lives on less that $ 1.25 per day. Forget expensive hair replacement or hair transplant surgery. Millions go without quality health care, clean drinking water and hygienic food. At the same time, the growing affluence of the region is bringing a different kind of stress and less-healthy Western diets to the more affluent who are also losing their hair.”

Klettke, who with Ellis spent three months investigating this series, is HairLoss.com’s principal health writer, covering topics related to nutrition, fitness and wellbeing and is an author of a popular book on men’s nutrition. Ellis is an oft-published freelance feature writer and editor and contributes fashion and beauty articles to HairLoss.com.

“Aside from our normal efforts to educate the pubic about the opportunities and limitations of hair loss treatments and to make referrals, HairLoss.com strives to produce original and interesting journalistic stories that matter,” said Garcia. “This investigation is in accord with our brand’s core values: It is complete and true, compassionate and informative.”

“With our growing understanding of these realities, HairLoss.com hopes to develop products and services that are tailored specifically to the needs of men and women of South Asia who are suffering from hair loss; programs that are both effective and affordable.”

View the report here: Hair Loss In South Asia

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Toronto, Ontario (PRWEB) October 05, 2011

Innovative Composites International Inc. (IC:TSX-V) (“ICI” the “Company”), is pleased to announce that it has signed a Product Supply Agreement (the “Agreement”) with Fence-Crete Holdings Inc. (“Fence-Crete”) a privately held Canadian company, whereby Fence-Crete would use ICI’s Structure LiteTM panels in highway fencing applications in Canada on an exclusive basis.

Fence-Crete principals have over 30 years experience in the highway noise barrier industry and are currently supplying commercial fencing products across Canada utilizing an extensive dealer network. Fence-Crete recently presented a prototype sound barrier engineered by ICI to the Ministry of Transportation of Ontario (“MTO”) and received a very encouraging response. The parties will focus on jointly finalizing product design that meets all MTO certification criteria and offers a lightweight, durable system to replace current materials and technologies utilized in this application.

According to Fence-Crete market research, 87% of all highway sound barriers installed in North America utilize concrete. ICI StructureLiteTM panels offer a number of important advantages including significantly lower installation and maintenance costs, faster assembly, improved durability and complete versatility of appearance.

In addition, ICI has the technology to utilize recycled PET (the material commonly used in pop and water bottles) as well as other plastics to manufacture the highway noise barriers. According to the U.S. Government Accountability Office millions of tons of PET and other plastics are currently land filled throughout North America, creating an environmental issue for municipalities. Fence-Crete and ICI can therefore offer a value-add preposition for municipalities by cleaning up existing landfills and manufacturing higher quality and less expensive highway noise barriers.

According to the terms of the Agreement, Fence-Crete shall maintain exclusivity in Canada for a period of 8 years provided that revenue milestones for the developed products are met on an annual basis. Fence-Crete anticipates procuring annual volumes of about $ 10 million worth of panels after final product design and production ramp-up has been completed.

“The highway sound barrier market is growing quickly and having a superior product is imperative to maintain and gain market share,” said Fence-Crete President Tony Marra. “ICI’s panels offer significant cost and quality advantages compared to concrete barriers and we are excited about the sales potential in Canada and beyond.”

“Highway noise barriers is another natural application for our StructureLiteTM panels and the ability to utilize recycled plastics allows ICI to offer a superior product for this market,” said ICI President Terry Ball. “We previously successfully replaced concrete in other applications and anticipate a smooth roll-out of this product in the near future.”

About Fence-Crete Holdings Inc.

The principals of Fence-Crete have been involved in fence contracting and installation since the early 1970’s. Our commitment is to deliver the best products, using the best methods, in a timely manner at a reasonable price. We stand behind all the products we sell with a full year guarantee on both materials and labour.

Fence-Crete has extensive experience in highway guiderail and related highway safety products along with professional installation and repair. We are fully equipped with a wide range of tools and heavy equipment which enables us to supply and install virtually any kind of commercial, industrial and highway fencing. Our experienced staff includes Estimators, Layout Experts, Field Supervisors, as well as a pool of experienced professional installers.

About Innovative Composites International Inc.

Headquartered in Toronto, Canada Innovative Composite International (“IC”: TSX-V) is a high tech engineering and manufacturing company that is successfully commercializing a patent protected line of state-of-the-art composite products targeted at the multi-billion dollar transportation and affordable housing markets.

Led by a team of commercialization experts ICI has adopted a tier two business model: it designs and manufactures game-changing products and partners with established companies in its target markets to utilize their sales channels for faster product roll-out.

This strategy and the superior characteristics of the products have resulted in rapidly growing sales in both markets and opened up opportunities that could lead to large scale contracts on an ongoing basis.

To find out more about ICI please visit our website at: http://www.innovativecompositesinc.com

Contact Information:

Ilja Troitschanski

Chief Financial Officer

(416) 646 0754

ilja(at)innovativecompositesinc(dot)com

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“Statements made in this press release include forward-looking statements that involve a number of risks and uncertainties. These statements relate to future events or future performance and reflect management’s current expectations and assumptions. A number of factors could cause actual events, performance or results to differ materially from the events, performance and results discussed in the forward-looking statements, such as the economy, generally, competition in its target markets, the demand for ICI’s products and the availability of funding. These forward-looking statements are made as of the date hereof and ICI does not assume any obligation to update or revise them to reflect new events or circumstances. Actual events or results could differ materially from ICI’s expectations and projections.”

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