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"Natural"
Technology
Tyson Foods Dedicates
New Wastewater Treatment Plant
Berlin, Maryland Plant Dedication
Accompanied By Presentation of Land to The Nature Conservancy Of
Maryland
July 13 /PRNewswire/ -- Tyson Foods,
Inc. (NYSE: TSN) today formally dedicated a new wastewater treatment
plant at its Berlin, MD poultry processing plant that utilizes new
and innovative "natural technology" developed by Ocean
Arks International of Burlington, Vermont.
Living Machines are
biologically diverse ecosystems modeled after nature.
The Ocean Arks'
"Restorer Living Machine" is a biological treatment
that utilizes various microorganisms, plants and vertebrates
as a part of the wastewater treatment process. Construction is
currently underway and once the system is on line it will
treat approximately 1 million gallons of water a day that is
used in Tyson's Berlin processing plant.
Once treated it is discharged, under
a NPDES permit, into Kits Branch, which ultimately runs to the
Atlantic Ocean.
This technology being installed by
Tyson to upgrade its existing wastewater treatment system, is the
result of a consent decree entered into by Tyson Foods last year
with the state of Maryland. Tyson became the owner of this facility
when it acquired Hudson Foods in 1998.
"I am really pleased to be here
today for this important ceremony," said Greg Lee, Tyson Foods
Chief Operating Officer. "Tyson Foods' commitment to protecting
the environment, wherever we operate, is well known, and we believe
this innovative process will do just that, help to further protect
the environment of this beautiful region."
In addition to the dedication of the
new wastewater treatment plant, Tyson presented to The Nature
Conservancy of Maryland/D.C. the deed to nearly 100 acres of land in
Wicomico County. The property, which is adjacent to the
Conservancy's Nassawango Creek Preserve, will further protect the
waters of Nassawango. A $20,000 check was also awarded to the
Conservancy to help fund stewardship at Nassawango Creek Preserve.
This presentation was made pursuant to the 2000 consent decree
between Tyson and the State of Maryland.
"Nassawango Creek Preserve is
habitat to over 90 species of rare plants and animals," said
Nassawango Creek Project Manager Bill Bostian. "This preserve
is especially important to neo-tropical migrants -- birds that
migrate from Latin America -- who summer within Nassawango's
44,000-acre watershed and require large, undisturbed tracts of
forest to rear their young. This additional forested acreage will
undoubtedly provide more critical habitat for these beautiful
songbirds."
For further information, contact Ed
Nicholson, Tyson Foods' Director of Media and Community
Relations at 501-290-4591, web site: http://www.tyson.com/
Wastewater
Treatment Plant Operations Conference Offers Cooperative Spirit,
Hands-on Training
September Meeting in Cincinnati
Features 20 Interactive Skill Stations
(Alexandria,
Va.) -- Wastewater treatment plant operators seeking innovative ways
to optimize operations and maintenance will give each other a hand
this fall at the Water Environment Federation's (WEF) Plant
Operations and Maintenance of Small & Medium Wastewater
Treatment Plants Conference. Co-sponsored by the Ohio Water
Environment Association (OWEA), the conference will be held
September 16-18, 2001 in Cincinnati.
"This conference is about
operators helping operators," explains Conference Co-Chair
Keith Radick (Floyd, Browne Associates, Inc.). "Our goal is to
improve water quality by improving the abilities of the front
line." Lynn Marshall (Ford Hall) is the other co-chair.
The conference will provide
comprehensive training opportunities, and will cover topics such as
optimizing and maximizing operations and maintenance, predictive and
preventive measures, innovative process control, system management
tools and practices, creative problem solving, case histories, and
solids handling.
Approximately 20 hands-on,
interactive stations will be set up the afternoon of Sunday,
September 16. This segment is a unique training opportunity that
enables attendees to rotate every 20-30 minutes to a different
station where a station assistant will present a specific skill.
Operators will get an up-close look at the practices and methods of
clarifier testing, microbiology, centrifugal pumps, jar testing,
composting and sludge handling, and more.
Also on Sunday, two preconference
workshops will be presented led by internationally known speakers.
"Understanding the Activated Sludge Process," led by
Wesley Eckenfelder (Brown and Caldwell), will review the principles
of the activated sludge process and their application to municipal
and industrial cases. Causes and Control of Activated Sludge Solids
Separation Problems," led. by Glen Daigger (CH2M Hill), will
cover the microbiological and physical causes of solids separation
problems in the activated sludge process.
Also on September 16, Eckenfelder
will deliver a keynote address during a special welcoming reception
titled, "Let's Keep The Bugs Happy." The presentation will
cover several operational variables in the activated sludge process
-- dissolved oxygen, available nutrients, presence of inhibitory
substances, and adverse temperature.-- that require control in order
to keep "the bugs happy."
"..encompasses practical
applications of specific membranes, including MF, UF, NF, RO,
and EDR, in the treatment of ground and surface water,
back-washwater, seawater, and industrial and domestic
wastewater."
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Gorman-Rupp Reports Net Sales
Increased 14% in 2nd Qtr.
MANSFIELD, Ohio--(BUSINESS
WIRE)--July 13, 2001--The Gorman-Rupp Company (AMEX:GRC) established
record net sales for the second quarter and six months 2001,
generating revenue increases of 14.2% for the quarter and 7.7% for
the six months period.
Results
for the quarter ended June 30, 2001 reported record net sales of
$54,838,000 compared to $48,008,000 in 2000; net income for the
second quarter 2001 and 2000 amounted to$3,998,000 and $3,661,000
equal to $0.47 and $0.42 per share, respectively.
Net sales for the six months 2001
amounted to $104,509,000 compared to $97,032,000 in 2000. Net income
for the period was $7,602,000 compared to $7,761,000 equal to
earnings per share of $0.89 and $0.90 for the six months 2001 and
2000, respectively.
The backlog of orders, reported at
$91,600,000 and 26.3% above a year ago, is principally supported by
the Company's business associated with the power generation and
municipal wastewater markets.
Demand by G. E. Power Systems for
fabricated components used in the gas turbine power generation
industry and pump stations serving the municipal wastewater market
principally accounted for the increase in sales. Shipments of pumps
into the commercial and small pump markets were somewhat sluggish
due to the downturn in the overall economy.
In June the Company was again named
in the top 100 public Ohio companies by the Cleveland Plain Dealer
in "The Plain Dealer 100." Gorman-Rupp was named as one of
approximately 40 Ohio industrial manufacturing companies named in
the recognition.
The Company was pleased to be
included in this elite group, and the standing again confirms the
financial and business success of Gorman-Rupp. The Company was
pleased with the six-month results in light of the slowed U.S.
economy and remains optimistic with the order backlog, global
emphasis in power generation and expanding environmental awareness
in water and wastewater.
The Gorman-Rupp Company is a
manufacturer of pumps and related equipment for water, wastewater,
construction, industrial, petroleum, original equipment,
agricultural, fire and government applications.
For more information contact: The Gorman-Rupp Company
P.O. Box 1217
Mansfield, Ohio 44901-1217
phone (419) 755-1011
fax (419) 755-1233
Web site: http://www.gormanrupp.com/
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Over
$5 Million in Pipe & Fittings
Northwest Pipe Company
Announces Major Order
PORTLAND, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July
16, 2001--Northwest Pipe Company (Nasdaq:NWPX) reported today that
it has received a letter of intent from R.L. Alia Company of
Seattle, Washington to supply approximately $5.3 million of welded
steel pipe and fittings to the Alderwood Water and Wastewater
District in Lynnwood, Washington.
Northwest
Pipe will supply approximately 39,000 feet of 42" steel pipe
and fittings which is expected to be manufactured in the company's
Portland, Oregon Division. Delivery of the pipe is scheduled to
begin in the third quarter of 2001. The pipeline will start at the
52nd Street NE and end near the Snohomish County regional landfill
property.
Northwest Pipe Company manufactures
welded steel pipe in two business segments. Its Water Transmission
Group is a leading supplier of large diameter, high-pressure, steel
pipe products used primarily for water transmission in the United
States and Canada. Its Tubular Products Group manufactures smaller
diameter steel pipe for a wide range of construction, agricultural,
energy, industrial and mechanical applications. The company is
headquartered in Portland, Oregon and operates eleven manufacturing
facilities in the United States and Mexico.
For more information contact:
Mr. Brian Dunham Northwest Pipe Company
200 SW Market Street, Suite 1800
Portland, OR 97201
Telephone: 503-946-1200
Fax: 503-240-6615
Web site: http://www.nwpipe.com/
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A strong leader with a successful
track record of marketing, business development, staff management,
and quality control for the wastewater collection and treatment
systems division is needed for this 25 year old firm of 30 employees
located in the Portland, Oregon area. This established, highly
reputable civil, structural, and environmental engineering firm
specializes in wastewater treatment and related capital improvement
projects. Join the team of engineers and technicians who are known
for leading the industry in the design of wastewater collections and
treatment systems throughout the Northwest.
The successful candidate will
exercise strong leadership skills in guiding a team of five people
who are dedicated to innovative engineering and sound economics. The
group leader will monitor budget operations to ensure the
profitability and success of the wastewater division. This position
requires commitment to the highest professional standards, the
ability to increase client base, expertise to manage projects and
staff and provide strategic direction to the firm.
Qualified candidates will possess a
Bachelors or Masters in Civil Engineering, and a P.E. in Oregon,
Washington or Idaho. A minimum of five years experience in a
leadership role with an emphasis on wastewater treatment is
required. Proficient use of Word, Excel, spreadsheets and other
tools for design treatment is desired.
A person who thrives in a team
environment, is well respected and dynamic and enjoys a strategic
role in a firm will be well suited for this opportunity.
Please email your resume to:
Jennifer Myers, Recruiter Hall & Company jennifer@AEjob.com Fax: 360/697-3744
Phone: 800/583-0379
or apply on line at http://www.AEjob.com/
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