Ashland Inc. Board Announces $400 Million Stock Repurchase Program, Intends to Increase Annual Dividend

Ashland Inc. announced today that its board of directors approved a $400 million stock repurchase program. Under the program, the company’s common shares will be purchased through a combination of a 10b5-1 automatic trading plan and discretionary purchases on the open market or in privately negotiated transactions. The amount and timing of any... 

Cornerstone Provides Expertise in Newton County Renewable Energy Business Park Project Receiving LMOP Award

Cornerstone Environmental Group, LLC announced that it provided engineering design and compliance services for the Newton County Renewable Energy Business Park LFG Direct-Use Project, located in Brook, Indiana, one of six projects recently recognized by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency as part of the Landfill Methane Outreach Program (LMOP)... 

Alcoa Among Thought Leaders Featured in a “Lessons Learned” Publication on Environmental Leadership

Alcoa’s was among a select group of thought leaders featured in the inaugural edition of Insider Knowledge Report, a compilation of lessons learned from corporate environmental, sustainability and energy decision-makers. The report was published by Environmental Leader, the on-line source for energy and environmental business news. Alcoa’s approach... 

Research and Markets: Company Analysis – IdaTech Plc

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the “Company Analysis – IdaTech Plc” company profile to their offering. Company Analysis assists individual investors, managers and companies in evaluating opportunities, trends, market innovations as well as in selecting appropriate information solutions in order to make effective... 

Philadelphia University and MAG Establish New Composites Institute to Develop Textile-Based Composites for Industrial Applications

Philadelphia University and MAG are establishing the Philadelphia University MAG Composites Institute for research and development of new textile-based composites that could have wide application in industry, including the aerospace, automotive and energy sectors. The new research institute will be funded in part by $1.1 million from MAG, whose chairman... 

@Masdar Expands Social Media Efforts to Enable Global Conversation During #WFES2011

Masdar, Abu Dhabi’s multi-faceted initiative advancing the development and deployment of renewable energy and clean technologies, today announced it is significantly boosting its online social media efforts to facilitate and enhance worldwide dialogue, discussion and collaboration about the issues emerging from the fourth annual World Future Energy... 

EGPI Firecreek, Inc. Subsidiary Terra Telecom Awarded Bid to Install an Advanced Call Center for a Leading College Recruiting Service

EGPI Firecreek, Inc.is pleased to announce that its wholly owned subsidiary, Terra Telecom, Inc. (“Terra”) was awarded the project to design, program, and implement an IP PBX Voice Communications Platform with an outbound/inbound call center for a leading college recruiting service. The new network will improve the company’s ability to connect... 

MagneGas Gains Legislative Exposure With Congressman’s Visit, Subsequent Announcement

MagneGas Corporation the producer of a technology that converts liquid waste into a hydrogen-based metal working fuel and natural gas alternative, announced today that Florida Congressman Gus Bilirakis visited the Company during the week of January 5th. After receiving a tour and comprehensive demonstration of the Company’s newest Refinery, Congressman... 

Teams Prepare for Round Two in the 2010-2011 Clean Energy Prize Competition

Ideas for new green-energy businesses ranging from a credit card bonus points program to fund renewable energy projects to a speed bump that generates electricity for roadside electronics will go head to head Jan. 21 in Round-2 competition for the 2010-2011 Clean Energy Prize. The competition, presented by DTE Energy and the University of Michigan... 

Piper Jaffray Hosts Sixth Annual Clean Technology and Renewables Conference

Piper Jaffray will host its sixth annual Clean Technology & Renewables Conference on Jan. 12 in New York. Industry participants and investors will hear from more than 80 of the fastest growing public and private companies in the solar, wind, smart grid, energy storage, LED, biofuels, water, automotive efficiency, and other clean technology sectors. “Piper...