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Ron Duecker Named President of
JWC Environmental
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Mesa, CA -- JWC Environmental is pleased to announce that
Ron Duecker has been appointed President of the Company and
will oversee operations in the U.S. and abroad. Mr. Duecker,
a veteran of the Company for over 20 years, will be JWC’s
third President.
For 33 years JWC has designed and
manufactured the leading line of wastewater grinders and
fine screens, including the industry standard Muffin
Monster® grinder. Mr. Duecker will oversee the continued
development of the Monster family of products as well as
further development of equipment for headworks, pump
stations, septage receiving and sludge applications.
“We want to maximize our current
strengths and add complementary products to our line-up,”
said Mr. Duecker. “With one contact, people can find the
right selection of products that will best fit their need.”
Mr. Duecker has spent 26 years
with JWC, starting as a purchasing agent and moving up
through the ranks to become Manager, then Director of
Manufacturing. In 1998, he was appointed Executive Vice
President in charge of day-to-day operations and has
overseen corporate strategy in a number of areas, including
international sales and licensing.
“I’m very pleased to have Ron in
this role,” said Woodie Chambers (pictured above, with Ron
Duecker), one of JWC’s founders and Chairman of the Board.
“After working with him for many years, it is evident he has
the passion and desire to continue the growth of this
Company.”
Under Mr. Duecker’s leadership,
JWC has added several key international distributors,
including distributors in China, New Zealand and
Thailand-countries with burgeoning wastewater markets. Mr.
Duecker also supported the opening of JWC International in
the U.K. as well as the expansion into European sales and
service. He has overseen several key product expansions,
including the addition of Monster Separation SystemTM fine
screens. In addition, he oversees the Company’s intellectual
property rights and several dozen patents.
“JWC’s success is a combination
of our high-caliber people, our continuous development of
products, as well as our attention to customer needs,” said
Mr. Duecker.
Mr. Chambers has guided the
Company through four decades of growth and expansion in the
wastewater industry, starting with the Muffin Monster
grinder in 1973. Today, the Company offers dozens of
innovative products and has 150 people in offices across the
country and around the world. Mr. Chambers will continue in
his role as Chairman of the Board and looks forward to
actively participating in JWC’s continued expansion on many
fronts.
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Grundfos Builds Wastewater Pump
Factory in China
 Bjerringbro,
Denmark -- The Chinese market for efficient sewage solutions
is growing rapidly, as many municipalities are upgrading
their infrastructure to meet modern requirements. According
to the Chinese governments 11th 5 year plan (2006-2010)
there will be a total investment in wastewater treatment of
30bn EUR. This means that more than 100 new wastewater
treatment plants will be built each year.
Group President and CEO Carsten
Bjerg, Grundfos, says, "The demand for efficient,
large-scale wastewater pumps now prompts Grundfos to expand
its existing facilities in Suzhou, China, and we expect to
triple our sales in the country within the next five years.
Our new production facilities in Suzhou will help us give
our customers in this region the best possible service."
The expanded activities also
include a new research and development team. The team will
be dedicated to wastewater solutions, aiming to find more
new ways to improve wastewater management.
Group Senior Vice President Kim
Jensen, who holds the responsibility for Grundfos’s
wastewater business area, says, “We are fully committed to
meeting the ever-growing demand for wastewater pumps in
China and East Asia. The products in themselves are already
much appreciated for their benefits to both infrastructure
and the environment, but the future proximity between market
and production will add new benefits of customizations to
the Asian markets.”
Construction of the new
production facilities in Suzhou is already underway. It will
be operated by more than 100 employees and the factory’s
full production capacity will be reached in 2008.
With the production of wastewater
pumps in China, logistics in East Asia becomes simpler. Not
only are transportation costs reduced, it also becomes much
easier for customers to attend the extensive factory tests
that are carried out for all our large sewage pumps and
greater production capacity also means faster delivery.
Well-known design
The new factory will manufacture
well-known Grundfos designs for the local market. The main
focus will be placed on SuperVortex and channel-impeller
pumps, initially on models with motors from 20 to 250 kW.
Grundfos’ existing production of
the same designs will continue unchanged in Finland, where
the factory will continue to make pumps with motors from 2,0
to 520 kW to serve e.g. the expanding Eastern European
markets. Both factories will apply the same stringent
quality requirements, ensuring that e.g. the high
environmental and quality standards of Grundfos products are
upheld everywhere.
New Customer Service Unit
The new production facilities
also give rise to the set-up of a new Customer Service Unit
in China.
“Good service both before and
after the actual sale, is one of Grundfos’ key features. Our
Chinese costumers will receive the service you expect from a
company like ours. That includes competent advice prior to
purchase as well as full commissioning and maintenance
service. The new set-up ensures that the total pool of
Grundfos experience is placed at the disposal of East Asian
clients,” Mr. Jensen concludes.
Source:
http://www.grundfos.com/
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WEF Releases Free TMDL Tool Kit
 Alexandria,
VA -- The Water Environment Federation (WEF) released a new
tool kit for third-party TMDLs. Developed under a
cooperative agreement with U.S. EPA, the Tool Kit is final
document in a series of outreach products developed by WEF’s
Third-Party TMDL Development Task Force to educate
stakeholders and encourage greater third-party participation
in TMDL development.
“There
are several reasons why different groups are interested in
doing Third-Party TMDLs,” said Libby Ford, member of WEF’s
Third Party TMDL Task Force. “Aside from the fact that
permitting agencies simply don’t have the time or the
resources to do all these TMDLs in a timely manner, local
players may have strong opinions on the project and may be
more likely to develop TMDLs and allocations that are more
workable in the short- and long-term.”
A
third-party TMDL is a TMDL (Total Maximum Daily Load) in
which an organization or group other than the lead water
quality agency takes responsibility for developing the TMDL
document and supporting analysis. Often very familiar with
local watershed issues, these groups – including watershed
groups, local government and landowners - can provide
valuable insights to the TMDL process and help leverage
state funds, as well as the resources and expertise of other
agencies and non-governmental organizations.
Third-party involvement in TMDL decisions may improve the
level of stakeholder support, increase the likelihood of
effective implementation of pollutant controls and increase
the degree of public understanding of TMDLs and water
quality protection issues.
"WEF
hopes that the Tool Kit will encourage both state agencies
and third parties to consider this innovative approach as a
way to hasten the development and implementation of TMDLs
across the country," said Task Force Chair Dick Schwer.
Intended for watershed management groups, industries,
municipalities, utilities, local and state environmental
regulators, planning agencies, universities and other
potential stakeholders, the Tool Kit is available as a free
download.
Printed copies can also be obtained at no charge by
requesting Stock Code P07001 from WEF Customer Service at
1-800-666-0206 or pubs@wef.org
Free
Tool Kit is available for download at:
http://www.wef.org/ThirdPartyTMDL
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New
Desalination Plant for Hilton Head, SC
 LONG
BEACH, CA -- Earth Tech Inc. a global provider of consulting,
engineering and construction services, has been awarded a $5.5
million design-build contract by the Hilton Head Public Service
District, the drinking water and reclaimed water utility for the
north- and mid-island areas of Hilton Head Island, SC, for the
development of a new desalination facility that will increase
access to affordable fresh water in the community.
Saltwater intrusion in the local
aquifer has forced the utility to purchase almost half of its
water from its wholesale surface water supplier in recent years.
Earth Tech will design and build a new treatment facility, which
will use reverse osmosis to treat up to 3 million gallons per
day (mgd) of brackish water from the 600-foot-deep Middle
Floridan Aquifer, a new drinking water source for the island.
“Ensuring a reliable source of
drinking water is an issue that many communities face,” said
Bill Webb, executive vice president of Earth Tech’s Global
Consulting & Engineering business. “Our global expertise in
designing water facilities, combined with our treatment
technologies, will help Hilton Head meet the drinking water
needs of its residents for years to come.”
Earth Tech’s scalable design will
allow the capacity of the plant to be doubled to meet future
needs of the region. It will take approximately 18 months to
design and build. The reverse osmosis system will be constructed
by Water & Power Technologies, a division of Earth Tech.
Earth Tech Inc. is a global provider
of a full suite of engineering, construction and operations
services to the international water/wastewater, environmental,
transportation, and facilities markets. A business unit of Tyco
International Ltd. and part of the company’s Engineered Products
& Services segment, Earth Tech employs some 7,000 talented
people, delivering services to customers in 15 countries.
Founded in 1970, Earth Tech is headquartered in Long Beach,
Calif.
More information on Earth Tech can be
found at www.earthtech.com
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