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REMIS AMERICA Installs First Black Doors

REMIS AMERICA, LLC — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 11:58:38 +0000

ELKHART, Ind., Dec. 16, 2011 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — REMIS AMERICA has installed its first black RemiSafe doors on 24 feet of previously open Hill Phoenix cases at a ShopRite in New Rochelle, NY. These are the first black RemiSafe doors anywhere in the world.

“This is a great extension of our product line brought about by customer request,” explains Matt Pletcher, managing director for REMIS AMERICA (www.remisamerica.com). “Demand for black doors is coming from several major retailers. We can build any color door with volume justification.”

REMIS AMERICA offers retro-fit refrigeration doors and covers to grocery retailers and OEM case manufacturers that cut energy costs up to 80% while also greatly reducing retailers’ carbon footprint.

REMIS AMERICA’s eco-friendly, energy saving systems are unrivaled in keeping energy consumption low by providing a full range of medium temperature insulated glass doors and bunker freezer covers, installation and service.

These proven glass doors and covers are engineered to custom fit individual refrigeration case specifications and are in use in over ten thousand retail stores throughout Europe, via our sister company, REMIS GmbH of Cologne, Germany.

REMIS AMERICA, headquartered in Elkhart, Indiana, is the result of a joint venture between, DEHCO, Inc., Elkhart, Indiana, and REMIS GmbH of Cologne, Germany.

In addition to the Midwest headquarters, REMIS AMERICA offers a network of sales and service centers throughout North America, including Eugene, OR, Tampa, FL, and Manheim, PA.

More information: http://www.remisamerica.com .

- Photo Caption: Black RemiSafe doors, ShopRite, New Rochelle, NY.

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West Coast Training to Clarify Complex Environmental Regulations

Lion Technology Inc. — Tue, 05 Oct 2010 18:02:37 +0000

OAKLAND, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Lion Technology Inc., the nation’s leading environmental regulatory compliance training firm, will soon be presenting its comprehensive two-day Complete Environmental Regulations workshop in Seattle on October 18-19, Oakland on October 21-22, Los Angeles on October 25-26, and Las Vegas on October 28-29, 2010.

Registration includes course reference materials, networking luncheon, certificate of achievement, and one year of follow-up support. Registration starts at 7:30 a.m., and the workshop runs from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Group pricing is available. To register, call (888) 546-6511 or visit us online at www.Lion.com/EPARules .

This workshop prepares Environmental Health & Safety managers for the regulatory challenges they must comply with. Key topics include air quality, water quality, chemical controls, and waste management. Students will learn how to comply with new requirements, including new reporting responsibilities under the Greenhouse Gas Rule.

Scott Dunsmore, Lion Technology’s Vice President of Corporate Training stresses that, “Companies that do not follow and learn about changing regulations put themselves at risk. Both Federal and State agencies continue to increase enforcement as well as penalties for non-compliance with environmental regulations.”

About Lion Technology:

Training is offered through nationwide public workshops, live web seminars, online courses, and on-site programs. Regulatory support services and consulting are provided to assist industry in complying with Federal and State laws and regulations.

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Introduction to New Greenhouse Gas Reporting Rules at Environmental Regulations Workshop

Lion Technology Inc. — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 07:59:38 +0000

DALLAS, Texas (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — For those managers and supervisors who need an in-depth overview of today’s environmental regulations, Lion Technology Inc., the nation’s leading regulatory compliance training firm, will soon be presenting its Complete Environmental Regulations workshop in the area. Key topics include air quality, water quality, chemical controls, and waste management. Students will learn how to comply with new requirements, including new reporting responsibilities under the 261-page greenhouse gas rule.

The comprehensive two-day program will be held in Mobile, AL on September 13-14; Houston, TX on September 16-17; Dallas, TX on September 20-21; Little Rock, AR on September 23-24; and Kansas City, MO on September 27-28, 2010. Group pricing is available. Registration includes course reference materials, networking luncheon, certificate of achievement, and one year of follow-up support. Registration starts at 7:30 a.m., and the workshop runs from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Pre-registration is highly recommended. To register, call (888) 546-6511 or visit us online at www.Lion.com/EPARules .

The latest round of U.S. EPA regulatory initiatives includes the new mandatory Greenhouse Gas Reporting Rule. Under the new rule, the EPA will, for the first time, require large emitters of greenhouse gases to monitor and report their emissions.

Lion Technology Director of Corporate Training, Scott Dunsmore, an acclaimed expert on environmental regulations, stresses that, “It is imperative for industry to keep up-to-date with changing regulations. EH&S excellence can provide your company with a competitive advantage in today’s business environment.”

The program is also essential for those who are applying for ISO 14000 registrations and must know how to systematically identify all “relevant legal requirements” as required by the International Organization of Standardization (ISO).

About Lion Technology:

Since 1977, EH&S professionals have relied on Lion Technology to meet their regulatory compliance training needs. Lion offers comprehensive training and resources in the area of environmental, hazardous materials/dangerous goods transportation, hazardous waste management, and workplace health and safety compliance. Training is offered through nationwide public workshops, live web seminars, online courses, and on-site programs. Regulatory support services and consulting are provided to assist industry in complying with Federal and State laws and regulations.

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Vivesan Household Cleaners Take Consumers ‘Beyond Green’

Carly Zed Zander — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 18:34:59 +0000

CLEVELAND, Ohio (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — If you have to put your hands in it, or breathe it, or walk on carpets sprayed with it, shouldn’t it be safe? National surveys show growing numbers of shoppers are asking that question when they choose household cleaners. The makers of Vivesan (www.Vivesan.com) have an answer in the form of powerful, 100 percent plant-based, carcinogen-free cleaners that are safer for humans, animals, and the environment. Vivesan cleaning products are now available to retailers nationwide.

The Vivesan consumer lineup includes a fume-free, streak-free, Glass Cleaner, an odor-free Laundry Soap, and a low-suds Carpet Cleaner that can be used in extraction machines or as a stain remover. The Global Cleaner is a maximum-strength, all purpose solution for nearly every area of the home. These formulations complement Vivesan’s industrial cleaner / degreasers for auto, marine, and other heavy duty jobs. Additional custom formulations can also be created for retailers’ specific requirements.

According to a 2009 Green Seal buying report, only one in 10 consumers blindly trusts green product claims, but they do pay attention to listed ingredients.

“‘Green’ has become a meaningless term that consumers are beginning to tune out,” says David Tiber, President of Waterstone Ventures LLP, the manufacturer and distributor of Vivesan. “People who use a Vivesan cleaner can see how well it works — which is by far its most notable feature. But they only need to read our label to see that it’s a better choice for people and the planet.”

Vivesan’s U.S.-made products derive from a proprietary blend of plant extracts and oils. They’re also free of carcinogens like dioxane and detergent irritants such as sodium laureth sulfate. Tiber stated, “Vivesan appeals to those who want to make a safer decision based on better ingredients, better information.”

Ohio’s Mustard Seed Market & Cafe chain are the first stores to carry Vivesan consumer products.

“Because there’s so much innovation in their formulation, we expect to see Vivesan cleaners supersede the use of conventional, petroleum-based chemicals,” added Tiber. “We believe Vivesan is the first brand of cleaners that truly delivers when it comes to safety and efficacy.”

About Vivesan:

Vivesan carcinogen-free cleaners are 100 percent plant-based, highly-effective formulas for commercial, industrial, and consumer use. Vivesan products are distributed by Waterstone Ventures LLP, based in Cleveland, Ohio.

More information: www.Vivesan.com .

Can Pallets Save The Planet?

Carly Zed Zander — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 17:21:13 +0000

VINELAND, N.J. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — With more than 16 billion tons of cargo moving across the country each year, greening up a supply chain can have a significant impact on the environment. What’s on the bottom of every supply chain? Pallets. Each year in the U.S. alone, more than 1 billion pallets help move goods across the country. “That’s a lot of opportunities to eco-up the supply chain,” says Michael Smith, C.O.O. of PALNET, a nationwide supplier of shipping pallets and logistics management.

According to Smith, “If every shipper switched to environmentally-friendly pallets, it would have a profoundly positive effect on the ecological health of the planet.” And Smith isn’t the only one who thinks the planet would benefit from greener shipping procedures. Wal-Mart and other big players are deeply involved and committed to green supply chain initiatives.

For instance, Wal-Mart recently issued a vendor questionnaire that asks suppliers specific questions about green and socially responsible issues. Their answers impact their choice of vendors.

Among those questions are:

* Have you measured your greenhouse emissions?

* Have you set publicly available solid waste reduction targets?

* Have you established publicly available sustainability guidelines?

* Do you have a process for managing social compliance at the manufacturing level?

In a recent survey of supply chain executives, 70 percent said that environmental issues are of prime importance in their decision process and 57 percent expect that their eco-initiatives will return financial and public relations dividends.

How do you determine the greenness of your pallets? Smith’s advice is to choose the one with the smallest footprint. “You have to look at the environmental trail before you decide. Plastic pallets begin their life in an oil well, travel long distances in an oil tanker, then go through a manufacturing process with a heavy environmental footprint.”

Smith adds, “Our wooden pallets are made from the excess trim of the lumbering process. If this trim didn’t go into the manufacturing of wooden pallets, it would end up in an already overcrowded landfill. That makes the manufacturing of wooden pallets actually an environmental plus because it uses waste instead of creating it. At the end of their life, our wooden pallets are ground up into garden mulch. They’re green from beginning to end.”

For more information on PALNET and its products and services contact the company at 1-877-PALNET-1, or online: www.palnetusa.com .

Lion Technology says Cutting Environmental Training in a Down Economy May Be Costly

Carly Zed Zander — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 14:21:55 +0000

LAFAYETTE, N.J. /Send2Press Newswire/ — Many employees have been forced to wear more than one hat because of corporate downsizing and restructuring. Sound familiar? As a result of this widespread trend, companies have assigned environmental compliance responsibilities to untrained people who are often overwhelmed and unprepared to handle their additional role. Lion Technology Director of Corporate Training, Scott Dunsmore, an acclaimed expert on environmental regulations, understands the dilemma. He stresses that, “It is imperative for industry to keep up-to-date with changing regulations. EH&S excellence can provide your company with a competitive advantage in today’s business environment.”

Cutting back on training to save money during an economic downturn can actually be very costly in the long run. Companies run the risk of steep fines for violations, exorbitant legal fees, and irreparable public scrutiny. Dunsmore says, “Quality education has never been more important and knowing the latest regulatory options can actually reduce operating costs and improve efficiency.”

New hires and managers can get up to speed on today’s environmental mandates by attending an intense two-day training program. Lion Technology Inc., a nationally-recognized regulatory compliance training firm, will present its “Complete Environmental Regulations” workshops in the area this month. This is ideal for managers and supervisors needing an overview of all the environmental regulations pertaining to air, water, chemical, and waste management.

The two-day programs will be held in Mobile, AL on September 14-15; Houston, TX on September 17-18; Dallas, TX on September 21-22; Little Rock, AR on September 24-25; Kansas City, MO on September 28-29; Seattle, WA on October 19-20; Oakland, CA on October 22-23; Los Angeles, CA on October 26-27; and Las Vegas, NV on October 29-30.

For more information call 973-383-0800 or visit www.lion.com and click on the course catalog.

About Lion Technology

Since 1977, more than 100,000 professionals have relied on Lion Technology to meet their regulatory compliance training needs. Lion offers comprehensive training and resources in the area of environmental, hazardous materials/dangerous goods transportation, and workplace health and safety compliance. Training is offered through nationwide public workshops, live Web seminars, online courses, and on-site programs. Regulatory support services and consulting are provided to assist industry comply with Federal and State laws and regulations.

REMIS AMERICA, Energy Saving Products Utilized in New Hannaford Supermarket in Augusta, Maine

REMIS AMERICA, LLC — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 19:05:07 +0000

ELKHART, Ind. /Send2Press Newswire/ — Leading the way in reducing energy consumption is in the works for the new 49,000-sqaure-foot LEED Platinum Certified Hannaford Supermarket in Augusta, Maine and REMIS AMERICA was sure to be a part of it. REMIS AMERICA installed 32 feet of Remiglas Ecosafe sliding glass covers on freezer bunker display cases which can reduce energy consumption up to a remarkable 55 percent over traditional open frozen food cases. With these potential energy savings, retail grocery stores now recognize the opportunity to significantly lower operating costs, while reducing their carbon footprint.

Eco-friendly energy savings are only part of the story. Enclosed cases maintain a more comfortable store temperature, while providing a barrier to protect food freshness in the event of a power outage. Also, insulated glass covers maintain product integrity by keeping temperatures constant, for greater consumer satisfaction. Goods remain uniformly frozen in the refrigerated display cabinet and optimally visible.

The Maine-based Hannaford Supermarkets is the first supermarket chain in the world to achieve LEED Platinum Certification. The Platinum designation is the highest rating a company can strive to obtain from the U.S. Green Building Council’s Leadership in Energy and Environmental design (LEED). Hannaford’s first-in-the-world environmental designed Augusta location opened on July 25, 2009. They plan on using the store as a research laboratory to test new innovations that decrease energy usage, waste and water consumption, while improving air quality, storm-water management, and the use of sustainable materials.

The REMIS AMERICA, Remiglas Ecosafe covers have been engineered to custom fit individual case specifications. These proven systems are in use in over ten thousand retail stores throughout Europe, via the sister company, REMIS GmbH of Cologne, Germany.

REMIS AMERICA, headquartered in Elkhart, Indiana, is the result of a joint venture between, DEHCO, Inc., Elkhart, Indiana, and REMIS GmbH of Cologne, Germany.

Hannaford currently operates 169 supermarkets in Maine, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, New York and Vermont under the name Hannaford Food and Drug or Hannaford Supermarket and Pharmacy. Hannaford is owned by Belgium-based Delhaize Group, a global company that is one of the world’s largest food retailers.

More information: www.remisamerica.com .

Plastic or Wood Pallets: Which is Greener? Debunking the Environmental Myth of Plastic Pallets

Carly Zed Zander — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 07:59:45 +0000

VINELAND, N.J., April 15 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Michael Smith, President and C.O.O. of PALNET, a leading nationwide supplier of shipping pallets, issued a statement today regarding the environmental impact of plastic versus wood pallets. According to Smith, “For all the green rhetoric being tossed around today by the manufacturers of plastic pallets about their sustainability and recyclable nature, the facts are still the facts. Wooden pallets made from the unusable trims of the lumbering process are greener, cleaner and more environmentally friendly by a mile.”

Smith responded to a recent press release issued by a manufacturer of plastic pallets stated their desire to “be responsible stewards of the environment” and described their pallet as being “100 percent recyclable.”

When you follow the manufacturing chain of a plastic pallet from oil well, to refinery, to oil tanker, to the plastic processing plant — and add up all the pollution and environmental stress that accumulates along the way, “100 percent recyclable” doesn’t necessarily end up to be a champion of the environment.

Among the 47 chemical plants ranked highest in carcinogenic emissions by the EPA, 35 are involved in plastic production. “The long and short of it is,” adds Smith, “plastic, whether in bags, bottles or pallets could be public enemy #1 to any environmentally-conscious group or person.”

Wooden pallets, on the other hand, have always had a story and a product that is sustainable. According to the EPA, when wood pallets reach the end of their useful life they can be converted into value-added products like wood flooring or replacement parts for other pallets.

When a pallet is recycled in this way, it generates approximately $0.25 when sold as boiler fuel, $1.00 for replacement parts, and potentially $5.00 to $8.00 when processed into products such as flooring.

According to Smith, “PALNET pallets are the greenest part of the supply chain. We use scrap lumber from sustainable sources, never virgin hardwoods. They are constantly repaired and recycled and when no longer useable, they’re ground up into mulch or stove pellets. They’re green from cradle to grave and actually help clean up the environment by reducing waste. And nothing is greener than that.”

For more information on PALNET, visit www.PALNETUSA.com or call 1-877-PALNET-1.