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BBJ Environmental Solutions, Inc. Eliminates Toxic Cleaning Threat with the Introduction of Power Coil Clean
TAMPA, Fla. --July 23, 2001--BBJ's newest product, Power Coil Clean, provides the safest and strongest cleaning available to remove the most stubborn soils and dirty deposits found on various HVAC/R (heating, ventilation, air-conditioning and refrigeration) components as well as all other surfaces.

CEO Bob Baker comments that, "Power Coil Clean cleans like acid cleaners without the hazards. There are no harmful effects to the system, the technician, the occupants of the space, or the environment." Most acid and alkaline cleaners on the market today clean by causing a chemical reaction between the cleaner and metal that causes pitting, etching, and corrosion of surfaces. These corrosive and caustic substances also emit toxic gases when applied. "We have found from experiments in our laboratory that up to 90 percent of the weight of aluminum coil stock is lost by soaking in these types of cleaners for only four hours. Our goal was to develop a cleaner with the same powerful cleaning action, but without damaging effects of these cleaners. In doing so, we believe we have developed a revolutionary coil cleaning technology," added Baker.

Power Coil Clean is safe on all metals, including aluminum, copper and sheet metal; it will not stain or bleach materials; it is non-irritating to the skin and user friendly, requiring no special handling, ventilation or clothing. This powerful, environmentally-friendly cleaning is made possible via BBJ EnviroGard(TM) -- an `encapsulation control agent' that regulates the proven cleaning power of ammonium bifluoride without any harm to the surfaces treated and without emitting any toxic gases.

Filthy evaporator, cooling and condenser coils and other components can cause compressors and blowers to work harder leading to premature failure of a system but can also harbor colonies of harmful bacteria and fungi resulting in poor indoor air quality. Spores from these organisms can trigger health and comfort problems from itchy eyes, sinus problems to permanent nervous and respiratory system damage.

Biofilm, the sticky layer of bacterial slime, dust particles and the web-like mycelium from mold colonies, also reduces the coil's heat transfer efficiency. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, "a build up of .042 inches of dirt on a heating or cooling coil can result in a decrease in efficiency of 21%," -- raising the electric bill for the HVAC/R unit significantly.

Recommended for Preventive Maintenance

Power Coil Clean should be a part of every facility's equipment and indoor air quality preventive maintenance program. HVAC/R systems should be visually inspected every three months. Dirty components should be cleaned immediately, treated to inhibit growth and re-checked, at the minimum, every six months.

Beyond mechanically maintaining an HVAC/R system, it is important to remove the buildup of growth of mold and bacteria by cleaning with Power Coil Clean. The clean surfaces are then ready for the application of an anti-microbial surface treatment. BBJ MicroBiocide(R) will create an inhospitable environment for bacteria and mold, and its lingering effects inhibit renewed growth for as long as six months after the application.

Size of Market

With over 50 million HVAC residential units and 4.5 million commercial installations in the U.S. alone, the market for BBJ's products is enormous! But the market for Power Coil Clean is even larger when you consider its application in the cleaning of aluminum wheels -- bus, automobile and truck fleets, aircraft, engines, skyscrapers, boats and trains and so on. Virtually any metal surface can now be kept clean without caustic side effects!

BBJ Environmental Solutions, Inc. develops, manufactures and markets products that eliminate air contamination in heating, ventilating, air-conditioning and refrigeration systems anywhere they are used (health care facilities, office buildings, residential homes, schools, governmental facilities, transportation vehicles, food plants, etc.). BBJ products are sold through private label partners, wholesalers and HVAC contractors who provide service across the U.S. All BBJ products are environmentally friendly, easy to use and biodegradable. To learn more on how you can improve the healthfulness of your environment, safeguard yourself and your family from the hazards of indoor air pollution and enjoy the benefits from reduced energy bills, please find additional information at http://www.bbjenviro.com.




Degussa selects CrossWorlds business process integration solutions for e-business
BURLINGAME, California (July 19, 2001) – Degussa AG (degussa.com) has selected CrossWorlds’ (crossworlds.com) business process integration software to interconnect with Elemica (elemica.com) on a pilot project.
U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve taps Plateau 4 LMS to automate delivery of learning and knowledge
ARLINGTON, Virginia (November 6, 2002) - The U.S. Department of Energy's Strategic Petroleum Reserve has selected the Plateau 4 Learning Management System (LMS), from Plateau Systems, a provider of enterprise software designed to manage an organization's learning and knowledge, to manage mission-critical learning and automatically deliver required training to all of its employees, partners, customers and suppliers.
Texas Petrochemicals deploys Oracle Enterprise Asset Management
REDWOOD SHORES, California (November 7, 2002) - Texas Petrochemicals, a provider of specialty chemicals and fuel products utilizing C4 hydrocarbons, has deployed the Oracle Enterprise Asset Management solution to proactively manage its manufacturing equipment.
Solutia Reaffirms Commitment to Anniston PCB Cleanup, Reiterates That Costs are Manageable
ST. LOUIS, Nov. 10 -- Solutia Inc. says the "60 Minutes" story on PCBs in Anniston, Alabama, which aired on Sunday, November 10, missed the real story about Solutia's current actions to safely and comprehensively clean up PCBs in and around Anniston. The company reaffirms its commitment to seeing the cleanup through to a successful conclusion.
Cabot Board Votes Dividend
BOSTON, Nov. 8 -- On Friday, November 8, 2002, Cabot Corporation's Board of Directors approved a quarterly dividend of $0.13 per share on all outstanding shares of the Corporation's common stock. The dividend is payable December 13, 2002, to stockholders of record as of the close of business on November 29, 2002.
Survey shows shippers are diverting cargo against more port shutdowns
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania – (November 7, 2002) - U.S. shippers, uncertain over timely settlement of the West Coast ports dispute, are making contingency plans against additional service disruptions, according to a nationwide survey by logistics firm BDP International (BDP).
Milacron Declares Dividends
CINCINNATI--Nov. 7, 2002--Milacron Inc. today announced that its board of directors declared quarterly dividends of $.01 per share on common stock and $1.00 per share on preferred stock.
RAE Systems Introduces Portable Gas Detection with GPS
SUNNYVALE, Calif. --Nov. 11, 2002--RAE Systems Inc., a Gas Detection and Smart Sensing Network solution provider for environmental, safety and security monitoring, has introduced a global positioning satellite (GPS) option for its existing AreaRAE wireless gas detectors.
Reichhold Gains IPS as Wholly-Owned Subsidiary
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C. --Nov. 8, 2002--Reichhold, Inc., a leading provider of synthetic materials announced today that it recently obtained Innovative Performance Systems, Inc. (IPS), a supplier of pavement marking materials, as a wholly-owned subsidiary.
CanArgo Announces Resignation of Non-Executive Chairman
OSLO, NORWAY--Nov. 10, 2002--CanArgo Energy Corporation has today announced the resignation of Roger Brittain, non-executive Chairman of the Board. Mr. Brittain is stepping down in order to spend more time pursuing personal interests.
WAM Systems and AID form alliance to bring supply chain solutions to South Korea
PLYMOUTH MEETING, Pennsylvania (November 11, 2002) - WAM Systems, a provider of advanced supply chain planning (SCP) solutions designed for the chemical industry, and AID, a supplier of advanced control and plant optimization solutions to the South Korean process industries, have formed a partnership to bring WAM Systems' Picaso advanced SCP solution to South Korean chemical and polymer manufacturers.
Rohm and Haas taps Extensity for global travel expense reporting
EMERYVILLE, California (November 11, 2002) - Rohm and Haas has signed an agreement with Extensity, a provider of Employee Relationship Management (ERM) solutions, to deploy Extensity’s Employee Relationship Management (ERM) solution for global travel reporting.
Major North American IC Manufacturer Orders Entegris Cleaning Systems; Entegris Receives Multiple Order for FX30 Pod and Box Cleaning System
CHASKA, Minn. --Sept. 19, 2001--Entegris Inc., the materials integrity management company, today announced that it has received an order for the FX30 Cleaning System from a North American integrated circuit (IC) manufacturer for use in its 300 mm front opening unified pod (FOUP) and front opening shipping box (FOSB) cleaning process.
Von Lehman Stepping Down at PPG
PITTSBURGH--Sept. 19, 2001--Thomas M. Von Lehman, vice president, specialty chemicals, will leave PPG Industries at the end of the month to pursue other career opportunities.
Trans Energy expands Web site
ST MARY’S, West Virginia (September 21, 2001) – Trans Energy, an oil and gas exploration and development company, has expanded its corporate Web site.
Apogee Enterprises 2nd Quarter Earnings Increase Significantly, Exceed Prior-Year Results for Fourth Consecutive Quarter
MINNEAPOLIS--Sept. 19, 2001--Apogee Enterprises, Inc., which develops and delivers value-added glass products and services for the architectural, large-scale optical and automotive industries, today announced that second quarter fiscal 2002 net earnings increased more than 140 percent compared to the prior-year period and significantly exceeded expectations.
Rohm and Haas Affirms Third Quarter Outlook
PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 20 -- Rohm and Haas Company today affirmed its comfort with the First Call consensus earnings estimate of $.23 per share for the current earnings period. Chairman Raj Gupta said that continued softness in the performance of the Electronic Materials business is being offset by a combination of gains in segments of the Performance Polymers business, lower spending across the company, and lower interest expense.
Three CIDX members share implementation learnings
FAIRFAX, Virginia – CIDX members who have implemented connections with trading partners using the Chem eStandards for XML are continuing to learn the ins and outs of making it work and sharing them with their fellow members.
Forrester Survey: Net success in direct proportion to commitment
A new report from Forrester Research and the National (U.S.) Association of Purchasing Management shows that the vast majority of businesses continue to consider the Internet an important tool, although only about a third have achieved documented savings from their online efforts.
Dow blames economic weakness for lower third quarter results
NEW YORK (September 21, 2001) – The Dow Chemical Company has blamed overall economic weakness for its inability to meet its earnings estimates for the third quarter, according to an article on CNNfn.com.
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