21
Feb

Imperative Energy builds on UK momentum with investment from North West Fund


(PRWEB UK) 20 February 2012

Imperative Energy (the Company), which was founded in 2007 in Co Kildare, Ireland, is a leading supplier of bioenergy solutions (heat, steam and power) to the industrial, commercial and public sectors across the UK and Ireland. The business will move the headquarters of its operations to an existing site at Sandbach, Cheshire, following the investment.

NWF4EE will take a minority stake in Imperative Energy in order to support its ongoing growth and development. EIDC, experts in the sector, are investing alongside the NWF4EE and will play a key role in supporting the team in the delivery and financing of projects.

The Company is targeting significant growth on the back of the Renewable Heat Incentive and the Renewable Obligation Act. It expects to deploy over £200m in building biomass heat and CHP plants throughout the region over the coming few years. This expansion will see it recruit up to 30 new staff in the coming years and it has immediately announced the opening of three new vacancies in its sales and servicing departments.

The NWF4EE is managed by CT Investment Partners and is part of the £185m North West Fund, which is provided jointly by the European Investment Bank (EIB) and European Regional Development Agency. CT Investment Partners also advises the Carbon Trust on its venture capital activities and is one of the most experienced investors in this space.

Adam Workman, partner at CT Investment Partners and fund manager of NWF4EE, said: Despite the difficult economic conditions and delays to the implementation of the Renewable Heat Initiative, Imperative has grown into a top quality provider of bioenergy solutions and one that can really capitalise on the growing market for alternative energy solutions.

By investing alongside the existing and incoming management teams, we have real confidence in what the business can achieve and look forward to supporting them in fulfilling their ambitions. The move to the North West is a real coup for the clean technology sector and is tribute to its growing prominence as a key economic driver in the region.

Joe OCarroll, managing director at Imperative Energy, said: The funding and support of the NWF4EE will enable the executive team to drive forward our business which has great potential to grow over the next decade.

With rising fuel costs and demand for clean technology, Imperative Energy is perfectly placed to take advantage of the opportunities that a growing alternative energy market presents, and we are delighted to be doing this out of the North West. Having such knowledgeable investors on board is key to growing a renewable energy business in the continuing difficult banking environment. EIDCs track record in project finance, coupled with CT Investment Partners obvious sector experience and broad network will be a key differentiator for Imperative Energy.

Ed Simpson, investment director, from CT Investment Partners and Peter Bachmann, partner, from EIDC have been appointed to the board of the company with immediate effect. Chris Hughes, previously Sales Manager for the UK, has been promoted to the position of Sales & Marketing Director and also joins the board.

Media contacts:

For Imperative Energy:

Joe OCarroll (joe.ocarroll(at)imperativeenergy(dot)com; (+353.86.2554182)

For The North West Fund/ NWF4E&E:

Alastair Henry @ MC2 (0161 236 1352 / 07738206847)

About CT Investment Partners

The North West Fund for Energy & Environmental is managed by CT Investment Partners (CTIP). Established in 2006, CTIP also advises the Carbon Trust on its clean energy venture capital investment activities and on the suitability of companies for admission to the Carbon Trust Entrepreneurs Fast Track, which aims to turbo charge investment in early stage clean tech companies.

As a fund manager for The North West Fund, CTIPs role encompasses identifying appropriate investment opportunities, conducting due diligence, negotiating and structuring transactions, and monitoring and managing investments until exit.

About Imperative Energy

Imperative Energy offers a full turnkey service to customers, from feasibility, design and equipment supply and installation through to full financing, fuel supply, operation and maintenance of plant. This provides customers the option of owning and operating biomass energy plants themselves or of having the plants built on-site for them to benefit from the renewable energy without having the capital expense of owning the plant or the need to operate it themselves. Projects financed by Imperative for customers are called ESCOs and they represent a highly attractive investment class whilst also being a long term provider of sustainable base-load energy.

Imperatives dedication to excellence was recognised in 2011 as it was awarded the Best in Bioenergy title by the Global Cleantech Cluster Association . In its 2011 financial year Imperative nearly trebled its revenues in a difficult market. Now that the Renewable Heat Incentive has been launched in the UK it is poised to accelerate this growth further, expanding both the sale of plant and the development of bioenergy projects to provide heat / steam / electricity directly to customers.

The North West Fund

The North West Fund is a £185m evergreen investment fund established to provide debt and equity funding to small and medium sized enterprises based in, or relocating to, the North West of England. The Fund addresses an identified gap in the lending, venture capital and private equity markets. It one of the largest public sector funds of its kind in Europe and the largest in the UK.

The North West Fund is financed by the European Regional Development Fund and the European Investment Bank (EIB) under the European Commission’s Joint European Resources for Micro to Medium Enterprises Initiative otherwise known as the JEREMIE programme.

The North West Fund is the umbrella name for the six funds that are available to businesses in the form of debt, equity and quasi-equity. These funds are managed by six fund managers under contract with North West Business Finance Limited (NWBF), which has been established to oversee the delivery of the Fund.

Initially, £170m of The North West Fund has been allocated to the six fund managers.

Each fund manager now has a mandate to invest their allocation into the specific product or sector they manage, until 31st December 2015. Such further allocations will be made as investment needs become more apparent.

North West Business Finance Ltd (NWBF) is a private, not for profit company, established to oversee the delivery of The North West Fund.

European structure, JEREMIE

The JEREMIE initiative offers EU Member States, through their national or regional Managing Authorities, the opportunity to use part of their European Union (EU) Structural Funds to finance small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) by means of equity, loans or guarantees, through a revolving umbrella fund. The initiative was developed by the European Commission (EC) and the European Investment Fund (EIF), which is part of the European Investment Bank (EIB) Group.

JEREMIE provides for a range of debt and equity financial tools to obtain the most appropriate allocation of funds according to national, regional or local requirements.

ERDF in the Northwest

The European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) is making a real difference to people and businesses in the North West. With 755 million to invest between 2007 and 2013, ERDF is enhancing the competitiveness of the regions economy by supporting growth in enterprise and employment.

ERDF in the North West is managed by the Department for Communities and Local Government for further information visit http://w

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19
Feb

Bay Area Healthy Meal Plans Preparation Company, Dream Dinners, Celebrates 10-Year Anniversary in March


San Jose, CA (PRWEB) February 17, 2012

Since 2002, new menu entrees have debuted every month at Dream Dinners, a national chain of meal preparation companies with a local venue in San Jose that serves the entire Bay Area. During March, its anniversary month, Dream Dinners will offer selected entrees of its very best meals that have made Dream Dinners the success it is today. The local San Jose Dream Dinners will also celebrate the 10-year anniversary with a party on March 6 from 4:30 to 7:00 p.m.

The anniversary party will be a festive occasion, featuring samplings of items from Dream Dinners menu, free raffles and door prizes, free gifts for attendees and a grand prize raffle for a $ 250 gift certificate valid at the Camden Park Dream Dinners. Do not miss out on the celebration or the chance to learn more about how Dream Dinners helps simplify the dinner process.

Bay Area Dream Dinners works closely with dietitians to create healthy meal plans that families can enjoy together. Guests register online for a 1.5-hour session to make nutritious recipes for the month; however, they are usually done in an hour. Customers then go to their local Dream Dinners store to assemble meals according to their familys preference. After a guests session is completed at their local store, all she or he needs to do is to take the uncooked simple dinner meals home and freeze them. When the time comes for the client to serve the frozen meal, the meal is prepared according to the instructions on the cooking label that comes on each dinner meal.

We move the tedious process of planning family meals, shopping, preparation and cleaning, over to specially equipped Bay Area stores, helping you plan and prepare easy healthy meals for you and your family, Paul Varenkamp of Dream Dinners said. With Dream Dinners, life just got easier.

Dream Dinners offers a monthly menu of quick dinner ideas, including more than 17 different recipes. Customers are still making these delicious dinners each week but with the aid of Dream Dinners ahead of time, ensuring a faster and easier way to make a great meal for any family.

“I love to cook for my family–I just don’t like to cook seven nights a week. With Dream Dinners, I can have a home-cooked dinner on the table but without the effort. It’s the perfect solution for my busy life,” said mother LeAnne Varenkamp.

For more information about its anniversary offerings or any of Dream Dinners products or services, call 408-384-4898, view the company on the web at http://www.dreamdinners.com and http://www.simpledinnermealsbayarea.com, or visit 2013 Camden Ave. in San Jose.

About Dream Dinners

Dream Dinners is the originator of the meal-assembly concept and provides everything customers need for a nutritious and delicious meal for the entire family. Customers simply go to their local Dream Dinners store to assemble meals as they rotate from station to station, putting the different measured ingredients into supplied Ziplock bags or foil pans and packed into a cooler to be cooked at home or frozen for later. Someone else does all cleaning up after the prep work is done, allowing the customer to enjoy the simplicity of eating a healthy meal with their family.

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17
Feb

Medgate Inc. Acquires Cohort OH Software Business


Birmingham, UK (PRWEB) February 16, 2012

Medgate Inc., the leading global provider of occupational health and safety (OH&S) software, is pleased to announce it has acquired UK-based Tempus Software Ltd.s Cohort Occupational Health software business.

Cohort is widely recognized as one of the leading OH software solutions in the UK, and is a key supplier to the National Health Service, the largest employer in Europe, providing occupational health software to over 150 hospital trusts. This move further solidifies Medgates UK market presence, where they have key clients such as BP, Jaguar Land Rover, GlaxoSmithKline and Ford UK, and will add over 200 international and UK-based clients to their roster of Global 500 companies and multi-national government bodies. The acquisition of the Cohort business provides great value to Medgate and to our customers, stated Mark Wallace, President of Medgate. In recent years our multi-national customer base has requested more and more global functionality. This transaction allows us to leverage the product features and local expertise of a company that has been a leader in the UK market. I welcome Cohort, its employees and customers to Medgate; we look forward to supporting Cohort in its mission of being the UK leader in customer service excellence.

Simon Brooks, General Manager of Tempus Softwares Cohort business noted, Were delighted to be joining forces with Medgate, whose sole focus is providing the most comprehensive Occupational Health and Safety Software available on the market today. The combination of our two companies is a tremendous win for us and for our customers.

Medgate will continue to sell its Medgate OH&S software system globally; the Cohort product will continue to be developed, sold and supported by the existing Cohort team through Medgate UK Limited in the UK and beyond.

About Cohort

Cohort (cohort.tempus.co.uk) is a leading UK-based Occupational Health software solution, used by leading government and corporate, agencies, including over 150 NHS hospital trusts, The Bank of England, British Nuclear Fuels, and National Air Traffic Systems to name just a few.

About Medgate

Medgate (http://www.medgate.com) is the leading global provider of software for occupational health and safety data management. Available in multiple languages, Medgate software is used across the globe in hundreds of the best known corporations and government entities. Its latest product release, GX2, incorporates powerful new business intelligence reporting tools, as well as enhancements to its occupational health, safety, environmental and industrial hygiene software suites.

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15
Feb

Timber Block Ecological Homes Revolutionary Technology Results in Rapid Expansion Into Global Market


Hickory, NC (PRWEB) February 14, 2012

Just 18 months ago, Timber Block Ecological Homes expanded into the U.S. market. In that time, several dealerships have opened up coast to coast in the United States. Already in 2012, plans for new sales models have been confirmed for several areas, including North Carolina and Colorado.

Timber Blocks technology caught the eye of not only single family home owners, but international builders and developers, when they realized a home could be built with the beauty and feel of wood, but without any of the hassle typically associated with building with wood.

Timber Block President Mike Mathon says the success of the company came from the ability to deliver what the consumer asks for: Building a home is a big decision for people, and so they certainly want it to be done right. They want the construction process to be completed quickly and efficiently, while never sacrificing the quality of their home. Due to Timber Blocks efficient system building, the walls of a Timber Block home are assembled in hours, the home will be weather tight in days, and the home owner will be able to move in 60 days faster than other custom built homes.

Timber Block also realizes the importance of energy efficiency, and with its patented insulation procedure, every Timber Block home includes R-3o insulation in the walls this greatly reduces the amount of the homeowners energy bill each month. Further, building with wood can be a concern, because wood will settle and check (crack). Timber Blocks wood is dried to an 8% moisture content, (furniture grade) eliminating the risk of settling and checking.

Further, people want to build their home the way they want to. Almost 90% of our customers will customize their home. We are able to offer stock models, partial custom, and full custom the home can be built from their dreams and ideas, says Mathon.

Timber Block is a family-owned company, and is a patented and proprietary product.

Timber Blocks newest model, the Sonoma will be featured at the Cottage and Country Homes Show at the Olympic Stadium, in Montreal, Quebec, February 16-19. The show is one of the largest Cottage Home Shows in North America. The Sonoma was first launched earlier this month at the City and Suburb Home Show in Montreal. Close to 69,000 people attended.

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13
Feb

Saigon Sisters Restaurant Present Special Duckavore Menu For Valentines Day 2012

Chicago Illinois (PRWEB) February 10, 2012

Saigon Sisters present Special Duckavore Menu For Valentines Day

Saigon Sisters is excited to introduce their Special Duckavore Menu in honor of Valentines Day. Available on February 11th, 13th and 14th, the four-course menu from Mary Nguyen Aregoni and chef Matt Riordan features a whole roast duck, with its components split among three of the menus four courses. Duck is a unique dish, and fun to share, says Aregoni. Its certainly more exciting than chicken. Utilizing almost every possible part of the duck, the chefs have not only made a decadent meal from the bird, but theyve also offered a pairing of extremely small-vintage wines showcasing the best of French organic and biodynamic production. The meal is priced at $ 49 per person (tax and gratuity not included), with wine pairings available for $ 40 per person. (Reservations are available now).

The meal begins with a smoked duck papaya salad. In addition to an oil-free ginger nuoc cham dressing, Thai basil, and freshly ground peanuts, the salad gets an extra rush of flavor from a crispy confit of duck tongue. It is paired with the lovely 2009 Jean-Yves Peron Cotillon des Dames. This organic French whites rustic charm comes from its time aging under voile, in which the wine is exposed until a protective layer of yeast forms on the surface. Add a lack of sulfur dioxide, minimal filtration, and the result is a wild and bright wine hints of nutmeg, cinnamon, plantain, and a kick of salinity perfectly cleanse the palate for the next bite.

The second course moves things into richer territory. A traditional dumpling soup is is given a French twist the wontons are stuffed with foie gras simmered in a duck broth, then drizzled with duck fat chili oil. Paired with the 2009 Barmes-Buecher Rosenberg – a biodynamically grown Alsatian Pinot Blanc – the savory heat of the dish becomes quite manageable when paired with the rich stone fruits and bright acidity of this full-bodied white.

For the third course (and main event), Saigon Sisters serves up the duck itself roasted in five spice rub with Chinese broccoli, and presented atop a bed of Lucky Fried Rice filled with duck eggs, hearts, and gizzards. For the wine pairing, the 2009 Domaine Chaume-Arnaud Cotes-du-Rhone is a beauty from southeastern Valreas. Displaying almost no oak, the grapes are given full reign to show off an array of flavors: dark cherries, licorice, spice and cherry blossoms.

The meal ends with a yuzu shu sorbet, a potent citrus liqueur made into a soft palate-cleansing treat. A pot of Rooibos tea offers a pleasant herbal tea to soothe your body after the meal, and some bubbles cap off the evening: the Bordelet Poire Authentique. This sparkling organic pear cider is complex and mature, showing not only structured tannin and acidity, but also a mature sweetness unmatched in any American ciders. Its a perfect note to end the meal with, and a fine opportunity to share a toast with your loved one.

Saigon Sisters Restaurant

567 W. Lake Street

Chicago IL 60661

773-383-8828

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11
Feb

Briggs Auto Brings Growth and Experience into 2012


KANSAS (PRWEB) February 10, 2012

As the best auto dealership in Kansas, Briggs Auto experienced a great 2011 and is making some changes to ensure an even better year for 2012. While Briggs has already established itself as one of the leaders in auto sales in the state, they are constantly working towards bettering their business in all of their locations. The Briggs Subaru store in Lawrence is now fully open and many longtime Briggs employees have been promoted.

The Briggs Auto group employees have built thousands of positive customer relationships over the years and the individuals who received promotions exemplified that quality. Now these individuals are turning over some of their customers to new hands that will be just as qualified.

Jay Deans, who started working at Briggs GMC in 2004 has been promoted to General Sales Manager of Briggs Kia. Jay worked in finance for a year and also was a sales manager for five years as well. He is very excited to be the new general sales manager and looks forward to extending the Briggs culture.

Kallan LaForge began working in sales at Briggs Nissan and was promoted to finance manager at the Briggs Manhattan store. Recently Kallan was promoted again to the sales manager position at Briggs Supercenter where he is at today.

Im looking forward to the challenges that come my way and helping every customer have a good experience, said LaForge.

Mitch Boller started at Briggs Motor Co. and worked his way through the ranks to now becoming the sales manager at Briggs Supercenter. Mitch says that he is looking forward to the opportunity to grow the Supercenter sales department.

Pat Costello has been with Briggs for over a decade and started out as a lube tech. He was recently promoted as the new service manager at the GM store. Pat is looking forward to seeing familiar faces at this store.

CJ Kadavy recently moved from Nissan sales to Manhattan, KS and is the new general sales manager of Nissan Manhattan. He is excited to be at Briggs and looks forward to assisting old and new customers.

Scott Teenor has been with Briggs for over 20 years. He recently moved to Lawrence, KS and is now the general manager of the Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram, Subaru and Nissan Lawrence stores. Scott strives for 100 percent customer satisfaction and is looking forward to another 20 plus years at Briggs.

Briggs Auto is proud to have such a fine group of individuals working for the company. Briggs is an exceptional place to work and likes to promote within. Those interested in a new car in Kansas or a used car in Kansas should visit one of their fine dealerships or go to http://www.briggsauto.com.

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9
Feb

The Speaking of Wealth Show Offers Facebook Marketing Expertise from Brian Carter


Irvine, CA (PRWEB) February 08, 2012

The Speaking of Wealth podcast took on one of the biggest questions in business today during its 43rd episode: how to use Facebook to make money? Social media marketing expert Brian Carter joined Speaking of Wealth to discuss search engine optimization, social media, Google Adwords, relationship building and converting clicks to sales.

Carter says he fell into professional Search Engine Optimization (SEO) while studying acupuncture. I did freelance for a while, doing Adwords and SEO for medium-sized companies and small businesses, said Carter. After that, I moved to South Carolina and started working for an agency that does a lot of hotel promotions. His initial experience with Search Engine Optimization came through Google Adwords. However, as time went on, he became fascinated with Facebookjust as many businesses are now. Except, how discovered that many businesses dont know how to use Facebook effectively.

Facebook marketing is trying to capture an audience the same way you capture an email audience. Once thats done, you market it over and over, he said. With search marketing and Adwords, people try to get people when theyre ready to buy. You have to think of Facebook marketing like email. You have to capture the audience and then engage them.

As a social networking tool, Facebook isnt likely to generate a lot of immediate sales. The avid marketer needs to have a plan. You need to have the right people and then you have to have a strategy for whatever the goal is you have for them, said Carter. I think were not totally there yet. A lot of people dont know how quite to use it yet. Using Facebook in marketing is about building relationships.

He continued by relating some hard facts about Facebook fan pages. Around twenty percent of your fans are seeing your posts. People dont realize that, commented Carter. How are you going to make any money if you arent even visible? Its a multi-step thing. You have to capture an audience first, then engage them before you try and sell anything.

Carters biggest tip for engaging fans is to put a call to action in fan page updates: this is the click like if you like blank philosophy. His next tip is to build the page around the demographic. When you attract people on Facebook, youre typically doing it with something theyre already interested in, continued Carter. Lets say its somebody that wants to make money at home. You track people who want to work at home. Sell the dream, the opportunity for free time, to live the good life. Tell them to click like if you want luxury. Build your page around your target audiences biggest passion. Youll have higher click rates.

The key to anything relating to Facebook is engagement, then relationship building. Thats the only way to get customers to take out their wallets.

Brian Carter is a respected elite internet marketing expert around the world. Hes well known for his hands-on business experience, cutting edge insights and background in improv and stand-up comedywhich has made him a much sought-after speaker and trainer. Brian is the co-author of Facebook Marketing and has authored an e-book called How to Get More Fans On Facebook.

About Speaking of Wealth

The Speaking of Wealth Show focuses on the incredible opportunities available to publishers, speakers and consultants. Perhaps no other topic allows professionals to follow their passion down the road to profitand it all starts with effective communication. Anyone with the urge to share knowledge and get paid for it should tune in to the Speaking of Wealth Show. For information, visit Speaking of Wealth online.

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7
Feb

UGOT DANCE Canada Launches Video Dance Contest through WizeHives Contest Platform


(PRWEB) February 06, 2012

UGOT DANCE, an organization that encourages physical activity and healthy living in children, has announced a video dance contest where entrants can show off their best dance moves. The video contest is a fun way for young dancers to show off what theyve learned, while celebrating an active lifestyle.

Interested participants are asked to record themselves and go to http://www.ugotdance.com to upload the video with some help from their parents or school supervisors. Entries are open until June 1, 2012. Children ages 4 through 14 from anywhere in Ontario are allowed to enter. There are two categories, one for individuals and one for school groups.

The UGOT DANCE video contest encourages young people to have fun while teaching them about healthy living, says Mike Levinson, WizeHive CEO. We are inspired by the different styles of contests people run on WizeHive and cant wait to see the videos entered.

We are on a mission to get children active and this dance contest will help make this happen, says G. Randall Munger, founder of UGOT DANCE. Producing the video entry can be a fun family project. Children will create and perform their own dances while family members will do the filming and editing. Winners, as determined by popular vote, will each receive a prize package including a guest spot on the UGOT DANCE Web TV Award Show and free dance classes for their school (up to $ 750 value), amongst other prizes. This a great opportunity for children to showcase their dance talent, and to get families and schools to support them.    

All entries must be submitted by June 1, 2012. Entrants, their family, friends and schools are encouraged to vote every day on their favorite video.

About WizeHive

WizeHive offers a cloud-based platform that automates an organizations forms, workflows and business processes. These tools have been used to automate contests with WizeHive’s Online Contest Software; scholarships with WizeHive’s Scholarship Management Software; sales processes and more.

About UGOT DANCE

UGOT DANCE is part of the UGOT Education Group. UGOT is a socially progressive organization founded in January 2008 to provide children and youth with enrichment programs designed to encourage and promote physical activity, healthy living, creativity and intellectual advancement. UGOT DANCE is the first of the company’s programs with additional programs in development including UGOT MAGIC and UGOT NATURE.

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5
Feb

Empyrean Benefit Solutions, Inc. Appoints Colleen Waymel Chief Operating Officer

Houston, TX (PRWEB) February 03, 2012

Empyrean Benefits Solutions, Inc. (Empyrean) is pleased to announce the appointment of Colleen Waymel as Chief Operating Officer effective January 1, 2012. In making the announcement, Empyreans CEO, Rich Wolfe said Colleen spent over twenty years with Hewitt and Aon Hewitt successfully managing all aspects of benefit outsourcing operations and eventually running two of their national centers. She has an immense amount of domain expertise and operations experience. Her relentless focus on client service and employee development makes her a perfect fit for Empyrean. Since Colleen joined us last September, she has already had a major impact in taking our operational performance to the next level.

In her role as Chief Operating Officer, Colleen will have responsibility for managing all aspects of Empyreans services to clients, as well as guiding the development of Empyreans technology applications and related service capabilities. Colleen commented Im excited to join a company with such energy and so many creative people. With the tremendous capabilities of our technology platform and our commitment to service excellence, Empyrean has an opportunity to redefine the value of benefit outsourcing and move past the limitations of a legacy outsourcing approach.

Since its inception in 2006, Empyrean has become one of the fastest growing U.S. Benefits/HR technology firms. Empyrean is focused on exceeding client service needs with the industrys most advanced technology platform to manage an increasingly complex employer benefits environment. Empyrean was recently recognized as one of the top performing technology firms based in Houston, Texas.

About Empyrean:

Empyrean launched its broad array of benefit outsourcing services in 2007 with a focus on leveraging a more advanced technology platform to drive significantly greater value to employer clients and plan participants. At present, Empyrean provides services to mid-size and large employers, as well as, Channel Partners across all industries and market segments.

Empyrean Benefit Solutions, Inc. (http:http://www.GoEmpyrean.com) is a leader in providing highly customized health and welfare solutions. Empyreans senior management team has been together for many years, having created and managed benefits administration platforms for many of the industrys largest providers. Empyreans clients are unencumbered by the administrative constraints and costs associated with legacy providers platforms and approaches.

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4
Feb

NSF International Offers GreenScreen Evaluations to Help Organizations Identify Safer Chemicals and Substitute Hazardous Chemicals with Safer Alternatives


Ann Arbor, MI (PRWEB) February 02, 2012

NSF International, an independent global organization that writes public health standards and certifies products for food, water and consumer goods, now offers chemical reviews in accordance with Clean Production Actions (CPA) GreenScreen for Safer Chemicals program. GreenScreen reviews, which are offered through NSF Internationals Sustainability division, allow organizations to substitute hazardous chemicals with safer alternatives.

The Clean Production Action (CPA) GreenScreen for Safer Chemicals is a comparative chemical screening method that focuses on hazard reduction and informed substitution. NSFs team of toxicologists, chemists and biologists perform comparative chemical hazard assessments by reviewing product ingredients and formulations in accordance with the Green Screen protocol. Based on this analysis, chemicals earn one of four benchmark scores, each defining progressively safer chemicals. For example, benchmark one indicates a chemical of high concern, while benchmark four indicates a chemical with low hazard levels. Benchmark U is reserved for chemicals with insufficient data.

Offering GreenScreen chemical reviews complements NSF Sustainabilitys expanding portfolio of green chemistry and sustainability services. NSF Sustainability helps companies make informed chemical and material decisions by evaluating specific products or full chemical inventories against a number of chemical hazard assessment programs. These include Green Screen, EPAs Design for the Environment (DfE), and GreenBlues CleanGredients.

The NSF Sustainability division possesses both the toxicology expertise and technical capabilities to perform high quality GreenScreen evaluations, said Lauren Heine, Consulting Co-Director for Clean Production Action. With support from organizations like NSF Sustainability, GreenScreen will help to quickly and effectively move manufacturers toward the use of inherently safer chemicals.

NSF Sustainabilitys Green Chemistry services help companies gain information and an understanding of a chemicals potential risk so they can choose safer chemical alternatives. The GreenScreen program helps prevent the costly mistake of choosing an alternative chemical that is later found to be hazardous, said Tom Bruursema, General Manager, NSF Sustainability. NSFs green chemistry programs contribute to the growing need for standardized chemical information programs that make it easier to choose safer, environmentally preferable chemicals.

Organizations seeking additional information about NSF Sustainabilitys Green Chemistry programs should contact Dennis Gillan at 734.476.2543, dgillan(at)nsf(dot)org or visit nsfsustainability.org.

Editors note: To schedule an interview with NSF Sustainability General Manager Tom Bruursema contact Greta Houlahan at +1 734-913-5723 or houlahan(at)nsf(dot)org.

About NSF International: NSF International is an independent organization that writes standards and certifies products for food, water and consumer goods to minimize adverse health effects and protect the environment (nsf.org). Founded in 1944, NSF is committed to protecting human health and safety worldwide. NSF is a World Health Organization Collaborating Centre for Food and Water Safety and Indoor Environment.

NSF Sustainability draws upon this expertise in standards development, product assurance and certification, advisory services and quality systems management to help companies green their products, operations, systems and supply chains. Through its National Center for Sustainability Standards, NSF has developed sustainability standards for: chemicals, building products and materials and water quality. NSF works with leading regulators, scientists, engineers, public health and environmental health professionals, and industry representatives to develop these transparent, consensus-based standards.

Additional NSF services include Education and Training, safety audits for the food and water industries, nutritional/dietary supplement certification, organic certification provided by QAI (Quality Assurance International) and management systems registrations delivered through NSF International Strategic Registrations (NSF-ISR). NSF-ISR services include ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems registration, Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) and Chain of Custody (COC) certifications.

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