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Trade-Ranger to add services through NetworkOil
HOUSTON (June 6, 2001) -- Trade-Ranger and NetworkOil have signed an agreement that gives Trade-Ranger access to a number of services from NetworkOil, which offers both online and traditional marketplace options.
Trade-Ranger(www.trade-ranger.com), an online procurement site, will gain access to NetworkOil's multiple channels for buying and selling surplus oil and gas equipment, including online listings, e-auctions and traditional auctions. Trade-Ranger also will be able to host private markets through NetworkOil (www.networkoil.com) for its members to use in redeploying surplus energy equipment within their companies. The company's members also will have access to NetworkOil's support services, including inspections, refurbishment, logistics, appraisals and availability of investment recovery specialists.

"This relationship represents a tremendous opportunity to create value in an underserved market in the energy industry," said Stuart Page, CEO of NetworkOil. "NetworkOil will bring to Trade-Ranger processes that have proven to be extremely effective for trading, acquiring or disposing of large blocks of quality surplus equipment and other capital assets on a global scale."




CB&I Names Richard E. Goodrich Executive VP and CFO
PLAINFIELD, Ill. --July 23, 2001--Chicago Bridge & Iron Company N.V. today announced the appointment of Richard E. Goodrich as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. He replaces Timothy J. Wiggins, who has elected to leave the Company. Goodrich will be based in the Company's Houston office and will report to Gerald M. Glenn, Chairman, President and CEO.
Planet Polymer Announces Changes in Board of Directors
SAN DIEGO--July 23, 2001--Planet Polymer Technologies today announced changes in its Board of Directors.
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.
Dow to Acquire Celotex Corporation's Rigid Foam Insulation Business
MIDLAND, Mich., July 24 -- The Dow Chemical Company announced today it has agreed to purchase the assets of the Celotex Corporation's rigid foam insulation business. The purchase includes all Celotex brand polyisocyanurate insulation products for residential and commercial markets, as well as other accessory products. The new business will be integrated into Dow's North American Building Materials business. Terms of the agreement were not disclosed.
CheMatch quarterly transaction volume surpasses one million metric tons
HOUSTON (July 24, 2001) – CheMatch (chematch.com), an Internet-based marketplace and information resource for the buying and selling of bulk commodity chemicals, plastics and feedstocks, has reported that its Global Trading Network has set another quarterly trading record.
IndigoB2B.com and ChemQuest announce global alliance
NEWARK, New Jersey (July 24, 2001) – IndigoB2B.com (indigob2b.com), an e-commerce solutions provider servicing the specialty chemicals industry, and The ChemQuest Group (chemquest.com), an international strategic management consulting firm, have formed a marketing, sales and business development collaboration to further expand the customer base for e-commerce strategies designed for buyers and sellers of specialty chemicals.
Airgas Reports Strong First Quarter Results
RADNOR, Pa.-- July 24, 2001--Airgas, Inc., today reported results for its first quarter ended June 30, 2001. Net earnings for the quarter were $10.1 million, or $0.15 per
Ballard, Shell Hydrogen and Westcoast Energy Establish Private Capital Joint
AMSTERDAM, The Netherlands, July 25 -- Ballard Power Systems,
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.
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