Marketwire - Equipment

McCoy Corporation to Hold Annual General and Special Meeting in Edmonton on May 14, 2008

Fri, 09 May 2008 09:00:00 EDT

EDMONTON, ALBERTA--(Marketwire - May 9, 2008) - McCoy Corporation (TSX:MCB) will hold its Annual General and Special Meeting of Shareholders at the Sutton Place Hotel, 10235 - 101 Street, Edmonton, Alberta on Wednesday, May 14, 2008 at 4:00 p.m. A presentation by management will follow the formal business of the meeting. The event will conclude with an informal reception. All Shareholders and other interested parties are invited to attend. About McCoy Corporation McCoy Corporation is a well-established services and equipment provider focused primarily on the global oil and gas sector. McCoy has three operating segments: Energy Products & Services ("EP&S"), Trailer Manufacturing ("TLM"), and Truck & Trailer Products & Services ("TT&S"). McCoy's EP&S segment is the leading worldwide manufacturer of tubular make-up power tongs used on drill rigs to thread sections of drill and casing pipe together. EP&S also manufactures vacuum tanks, hydrovac systems, dies and inserts for oilfie

BioteQ Announces Q1 Conference Call for May 15, 2008

Fri, 09 May 2008 08:30:00 EDT

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - May 9, 2008) - BioteQ Environmental Technologies Inc. (TSX:BQE), a leader in the treatment of metal and sulphate contaminated water, will host a conference call on Thursday May 15, 2008 at 8:00 Pacific time, 11:00 am Eastern time, to discuss the Company's financial results for the period ended March 31, 2008. The financial results will be released after market close on Wednesday May 14. The call will be hosted by Tanja McQueen, VP Corporate Development, with David Kratochvil, President and Chief Operating Officer and John York, VP Finance and Chief Financial Officer. To participate, please dial 416-695-7806 or 1-888-789-9572 and enter reference number 3260794#.

Composite Technology Places Equity With Credit Suisse

Fri, 09 May 2008 08:05:00 EDT

IRVINE, CA--(Marketwire - May 9, 2008) - Composite Technology Corporation (CTC) (OTCBB: CPTC) is pleased to announce that it has sold shares of its common stock to Credit Suisse Securities (Europe) Limited (Credit Suisse). Prior to the transaction, Credit Suisse owned 4% of the outstanding shares of CTC. The sale resulted in net proceeds to CTC of $10 million, and an option until June 30, 2008 to invest an additional $40 million.

Eveready Income Fund Announces 2008 First Quarter Financial Results

Fri, 09 May 2008 08:00:00 EDT

EDMONTON, ALBERTA--(Marketwire - May 9, 2008) - Eveready Income Fund (TSX:EIS.UN) - /T/ Selected Consolidated Financial Information ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Three Months Ended March 31 March 31 $ thousands, except per unit amounts 2008 2007 % Change ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Revenue $ 184,721 $ 143,972 28%

Joint Venture Nearing Completion of Natural Gas Storage Project in Louisiana, an Industrial Info News Alert

Fri, 09 May 2008 05:30:00 EDT

SUGAR LAND, TX--(Marketwire - May 9, 2008) - Researched by Industrial Info Resources (Sugar Land, Texas) -- Liberty Gas Storage LLC is nearing completion of a natural-gas-storage cavern in Louisiana's Calcasieu and Beauregard parishes. Liberty Gas is a partnership between Sempra Pipelines & Storage (75%), a Sempra Energy (NYSE:SRE) (San Diego, California) company, and ProLiance Energy (25%) (Indianapolis, Indiana).

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Two Power Plants Forced Offline After Wednesday's Blackout in Trinidad and Tobago, an Industrial Info News Alert

Fri, 09 May 2008 05:00:00 EDT

CORDOBA, ARGENTINA--(Marketwire - May 9, 2008) - Researched by Industrial Info Resources (Sugar Land, Texas) -- On Wednesday, a fault at one of Trinidad and Tobago's transmission lines caused a blackout, which affected the northwestern part of the country. The areas that were affected are Chaguaramas, Carenage, Diego Martin, PetitValley, Diamond Vale and Westmoorings.

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EnQuest Energy Services Corp. Announces Gateway Division

Thu, 08 May 2008 19:28:00 EDT

CALGARY, ALBERTA--(Marketwire - May 8, 2008) - EnQuest Energy Services Corp. ("EnQuest" or the "Company", "ENQ") (TSX VENTURE:ENQ) is pleased to announce the launch of materials distribution, railway transload and related trucking services from strategically located facilities through its wholly owned subsidiary, Gateway Distribution Services Ltd. ("Gateway"). Mr. David Murray, CEO of EnQuest, stated, "We are excited about our new Gateway division. It fits exceptionally well with our overall strategy for the development of North American energy services business and augments our existing OCTG operations in the United States. Our Company's growth will occur through organic development and the acquisition of mature companies within EnQuest's market focus."

Ballard Power Systems and ACME Group Sign Multi-Year Fuel Cell Supply Agreement for Wireless Telecom Backup Power Solution in India

Thu, 08 May 2008 16:05:00 EDT

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - May 8, 2008) - Ballard Power Systems (TSX:BLD)(NASDAQ:BLDP), a world leader in clean energy fuel cell products, today announced that it has signed a multi-year supply agreement with an affiliate of the ACME Group (ACME), a leading provider of telecommunications infrastructure solutions in India, to provide fuel cells for backup power in the wireless telecom market. The supply agreement imposes mutual exclusivity on both companies for the India wireless telecom backup power market through 2010, subject to certain conditions. Although the agreement does not specify minimum volumes, in order to maintain its right to exclusivity, ACME must order at least 22.7 megawatts (MW) of fuel cell products through 2010, specifically 0.1 MW, 3.3 MW and 19.3 MW in 2008, 2009 and 2010, respectively. Ballard will supply the company's existing Mark1020(TM) ACS fuel cell product as well as a new liquid-cooled reformate-capable fuel cell product currently in dev

Trican Announces Retirement of Victor Stobbe From Board of Directors

Thu, 08 May 2008 15:19:00 EDT

CALGARY, ALBERTA--(Marketwire - May 8, 2008) - At its Annual General Meeting yesterday, Trican Well Service Ltd. (TSX:TCW) announced the retirement of Victor J. Stobbe from its Board of Directors. "Victor has been an integral part of our Board since this Company first went public in 1996," said Murray L. Cobbe, Trican's President and Chief Executive Officer. "His contribution as a Director and as Chair of our Audit Committee has been invaluable and he will certainly be missed. We wish Victor all the best in his retirement."

Total Energy Services Trust Announces Q1 2008 Results and Increased 2008 Capital Expenditure Budget

Thu, 08 May 2008 13:07:00 EDT

CALGARY, ALBERTA--(Marketwire - May 8, 2008) - Total Energy Services Trust (TSX:TOT.UN) ("Total Energy" or the "Trust") announces its consolidated financial results for the three months ending March 31, 2008. /T/ Financial Highlights ($000's except per unit data) Three Months Ended March 31 (Unaudited) 2008 2007 % Change ------------------------------------- R

Woodchips for Energy; Green Energy Resources Targets 15% Market Share of Growing Northeast US Biomass Markets and Looks to Develop a Green BioEnergy Port in New York City Area

Thu, 08 May 2008 09:57:00 EDT

NEW YORK, NY--(Marketwire - May 8, 2008) - Green Energy Resources (PINKSHEETS: GRGR) has targeted the Northeast US for supply contracts. The current market is approximately 1.5 million tons valued under $40 million dollars and is expected to quadruple within the next 3 years to over $500 million dollars with the addition of several new well publicized biomass, ethanol and wood pellet plants. Green Energy Resources has set a goal of 15% market share over the next 5 years.

ERHC Energy Releases Q&A With Vice President Corporate Development

Thu, 08 May 2008 09:45:00 EDT

HOUSTON, TX--(Marketwire - May 8, 2008) - ERHC Energy Inc. (OTCBB: ERHE), an American company with valuable oil and gas assets in the highly prospective Gulf of Guinea, today released the following interview with David Bovell, vice president corporate development with ERHC. The discussion covered issues related to Mr. Bovell's responsibilities, including expanding the Company's assets through acquisitions and exploring various stock exchange listing alternatives.

Mayor Meeker and Business Leaders to Welcome Clean Energy Innovator Optimal Technologies to Raleigh, North Carolina

Thu, 08 May 2008 08:00:00 EDT

Developer of "Smart Grid" Technologies Hosting Office Opening Event for Local Government Officials and Business Leaders

El Paso Pipeline Partners Reports First Quarter Results

Thu, 08 May 2008 07:45:00 EDT

HOUSTON, TX--(Marketwire - May 8, 2008) - El Paso Pipeline Partners, L.P. (NYSE: EPB) is reporting today first quarter 2008 financial and operational results for the partnership.

Highlights:

--  Net Income of $27.6 million -- up from $10.1 million in 2007
--  Earnings of $0.32 per common unit
--  Cash available for distribution of $24.9 million
--  Declared quarterly cash distribution of $0.28750 per unit
--  Kanda lateral expansion placed in-service

American Green Group Announces Strategic Direction

Thu, 08 May 2008 07:30:00 EDT

NEW HAVEN, CT--(Marketwire - May 8, 2008) - American Green Group, Inc. (PINKSHEETS: AMGG) (the "Company") announced today that its Board of Directors has approved a strategic business plan for the further growth of the Company through 2011.

Under the plan approved, the Company will immediately begin identifying other "green" companies to acquire, merge or partner with, including those in the energy conservation sector that already manufacture, distribute and/or market superior insulation product and equipment in the United States and other countries. Furthermore, the Company will also seek to acquire or partner with one or more Internet sites that address consumer energy conservation needs in order for the Company to expand the reach of its market presence and seat its new brand strategy.

El Paso Corporation Reports 83 Percent Increase in First Quarter Adjusted EPS

Thu, 08 May 2008 07:30:00 EDT

HOUSTON, TX--(Marketwire - May 8, 2008) - El Paso Corporation (NYSE: EP) is reporting today first quarter 2008 financial and operational results for the company.

Highlights:

--  $0.29 earnings per diluted share from continuing operations versus a
    loss of $0.08 in 2007
--  Pipeline earnings before interest expense and taxes (EBIT) and
    throughput up 5 percent and 7 percent, respectively, from first quarter
    2007
--  Exploration & Production (E&P) EBIT up 35 percent versus first quarter
    2007
--  Production, including unconsolidated affiliate volumes, totaled 886
    million cubic feet equivalent per day (MMcfe/d) -- an 8 percent increase
    over first quarter 2007
--  Expanded hedge position for 2008 and 2009. Oil hedges for 2009 ensure
    approximately $105 million of incremental revenues versus 2008.

China's First-Quarter Decline in New Power Capacity Attributed to Severe Snowstorms, an Industrial Info News Alert

Thu, 08 May 2008 06:00:00 EDT

BEIJING--(Marketwire - May 8, 2008) - Researched by Industrial Info Resources (Sugar Land, Texas) -- In the first quarter of 2008, China installed 12.64 gigawatts (GW) of power, a decrease of about 600 megawatts (MW) compared with the same period last year, according to a China Electricity Council report released at the end of April. The decrease is attributed to the severe snowstorms that impacted southern China during the quarter.

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Ecuador's Esmeraldas Refinery Restarting Continuous Catalytic Reformer, an Industrial Info News Alert

Thu, 08 May 2008 05:30:00 EDT

CORDOBA, ARGENTINA--(Marketwire - May 8, 2008) - Researched by Industrial Information Resources (Sugar Land, Texas) -- The continuous catalytic reformer (CCR) at Petroecuador's (Quito, Ecuador) 110,000-barrel-per-day (BBL/d) Esmeraldas refinery is being restarted after a compressor problem forced it to shut down on April 18, 2008.

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Kuwait Facing Multibillion-Dollar Cost Escalations in Upgrade Projects and New Refineries, an Industrial Info News Alert

Thu, 08 May 2008 05:00:00 EDT

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA--(Marketwire - May 8, 2008) - Researched by Industrial Info Resources (Sugar Land, Texas) -- The steep escalation of project costs in the Middle East, and throughout the world, is reflected in upgrade projects and new refineries in Kuwait. Not long ago, projects with total investments of $3 billion to $6 billion were considered to be top of the range. Now a scan of projects being launched in the region, and/or having their budgets reviewed upwards, will identify a significant number over $10 billion.

Pioneering Technology Inc. Announces Loan Financing

Wed, 07 May 2008 19:47:00 EDT

MISSISSAUGA, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - May 7, 2008) - NOT FOR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA PIONEERING TECHNOLOGY INC. (the "Corporation") (TSX VENTURE:PIO) is pleased to announce that it has obtained a $300,000 loan financing (the "Loan") from McAllister Holdings Ltd. (the "Lender"). The purpose and business reasons for the Loan is to assist the Corporation with general working capital and product inventory requirements. The Loan must be repaid no later than six months from the date the Loan is granted. Interest is payable on the Loan at a rate of 10% per annum, calculated monthly. The Loan will be secured by a general security agreement over the assets of the Corporation. As additional consideration for the Loan, the Corporation will grant 1,200,000 common shares in the capital of the Corporation to the Lender subject to the receipt of approval from the TSX Venture Exchange. The common shares issued to the Lender will be subject to a hold period of four months.

Pioneering Technology Inc. Announces Share Consolidation

Wed, 07 May 2008 19:46:00 EDT

MISSISSAUGA, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - May 7, 2008) - NOT FOR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA PIONEERING TECHNOLOGY INC. (the "Corporation") (TSX VENTURE:PIO) announces that it intends to consolidate (the "Consolidation") its issued and outstanding common shares (the "Common Shares") on the basis of ten (10) old Common Shares for one (1) new Common Share. The Corporation currently has 83,154,253 Common Shares outstanding and will have 8,315,425 Common Shares outstanding following the Consolidation. The Corporation is consolidating its shares because the directors of the Corporation have determined it is in the best interests of the Corporation to clean-up its capital structure in order to improve future financing possibilities. In conjunction with the Consolidation, the Corporation intends to change its name to Pioneering Technology Corp. and will be issued a new trading symbol by the TSX Venture Exchange Inc. (the "TSX Venture"). The Consolidation is subject to the a

Prospect Capital Schedules Third Fiscal Quarter Earnings Release and Conference Call

Wed, 07 May 2008 12:21:00 EDT

NEW YORK, NY--(Marketwire - May 7, 2008) - Prospect Capital Corporation (NASDAQ: PSEC) (the "Company") announced today that it expects to file with the Securities and Exchange Commission its report on Form 10-Q containing its third fiscal quarter results for the period ended March 31, 2008, by Monday, May 12, 2008. The Company expects to issue its earnings press release before the opening of the financial markets on Tuesday, May 13, 2008.

McCoy to Release Q1 2008 Results on May 12, 2008

Wed, 07 May 2008 09:00:00 EDT

Conference Call to Be Held on May 13, 2008

Tombstone Exploration Corporation Files National Instrument 43-101 Technical Report -- Strong Drilling to Commence

Wed, 07 May 2008 09:00:00 EDT

PHOENIX, AZ--(Marketwire - May 7, 2008) - Tombstone Exploration Corporation (OTCBB: TMBXF) today announced it has filed its initial National Instrument 43-101 Technical Report.

SRK Consulting of Tucson, Arizona has completed the NI 43-101 technical report. SRK is an independent, international consulting group, employing leading specialists in environmental science and mineral engineering. Its seamless integration of services, and global base, has made the company a significant international practice in due diligence, feasibility studies and confidential internal reviews. SRK's global experience and reputation for excellence is widely recognized among the major financial institutions and are repeatedly called upon to advise on and evaluate projects for all types of market transactions. Formed in 1974, SRK employs more than 600 professionals internationally in 31 permanent offices on 6 continents.

E.ON Benelux Halts Construction of 1,070-Megawatt Plant in Netherlands, an Industrial Info News Alert

Wed, 07 May 2008 07:00:00 EDT

CORDOBA, ARGENTINA--(Marketwire - May 7, 2008) - Researched by Industrial Info Resources (Sugar Land, Texas) -- E.ON Benelux, a part of E.ON AG (PINKSHEETS:EONGY), was forced to temporarily halt the construction of a coal-and-biomass-fired power plant on the Maasvlakte harbor in Rotterdam, Netherlands. E.ON had begun groundwork, assuming that only a license was required for the operation stage. Construction work will be halted to prevent interference with neighboring company Lyondell.

FPL Prepares to Begin Construction on 100-Megawatt Windfarm in Iowa

Wed, 07 May 2008 06:30:00 EDT

SUGAR LAND, TX--(Marketwire - May 7, 2008) - Researched by Industrial Info Resources (Sugar Land, TX) -- In April, FPL Energy LLC (NYSE:FPL) (Juno Beach, Florida) and its subsidiary Crystal Lake Wind LLC, along with general contractor D. H. Blattner & Sons (Avon, Minnesota), began site preparations for a 100-megawatt windfarm near Crystal Lake outside of Britt, Iowa. FPL and D. H. Blattner & Sons began civil site construction in the last part of 2007, but construction stopped when winter weather set in.

Heavy Electrical Giants in India Set to Grow in the Global Arena, an Industrial Info News Alert

Wed, 07 May 2008 06:00:00 EDT

BANGALORE, INDIA--(Marketwire - May 7, 2008) - Researched by Industrial Info Resources (Sugar Land, Texas) -- Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) (New Delhi) has bagged a $137.5 million export contract to supply two 135-megawatt, environment-friendly circulating fluidized bed combustion (CFBC) boilers and auxiliaries to Koniambo Nickel SAS (New Caledonia).

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Industrial Power Producers Play Vital Role in Supplying Energy Needs for Process and Manufacturing Industries, an Industrial Info News Alert

Wed, 07 May 2008 05:00:00 EDT

SUGAR LAND, TX--(Marketwire - May 7, 2008) - Researched by Industrial Info Resources (Sugar Land, Texas) -- Many of North America's processing and manufacturing plants rely on on-site power generation to supply their energy needs. These plants are referred to as Industrial Energy Producers (IEPs) and are home to on-site power generation, back-up generators or cogeneration facilities. In short, IEPs are power plants in facilities outside the Power Industry. Industrial Info maintains key information on IEPs as part of our Power Industry Database. Currently, the amount of electrical capacity exceeds 29,000 megawatts in 2,418 operational units.

Enquest Energy Services Corp. Announces $30,000,000.00USD Contract

Tue, 06 May 2008 19:19:00 EDT

CALGARY, ALBERTA--(Marketwire - May 6, 2008) - ENQUEST ENERGY SERVICES CORP. ("EnQuest" or the "Company") (TSX VENTURE:ENQ) - EnQuest is pleased to announce that has secured a $30,000,000.00 USD, three year contract with a multi-national corporation to provide logistic services within the United States. EnQuest's CEO David Murray stated, "I am pleased with the Company's continued progress and expansion into key markets within the United States." The Company provides energy services throughout North America in the following primary business segments: transportation services, rig moving, crane services, specialized heavy hauling, oilfield equipment rentals, retailer of new and refurbished Oil Country Tubular Goods, and pipe storage.

Zedi Inc. Announces the Acquisition of Universal Measurement Solutions Ltd.

Tue, 06 May 2008 18:27:00 EDT

CALGARY, ALBERTA--(Marketwire - May 6, 2008) - Zedi Inc. (the "Company" or "Zedi") (TSX VENTURE:ZED) today announces that its wholly owned subsidiary, Zedi Canada Inc., has completed the acquisition of all issued and outstanding shares of Universal Measurement Solutions Ltd. (UMS) for a cash payment of $800,000. UMS is a private corporation based in Calgary, Alberta providing measurement and control services to the oil and gas industry. Rundle Energy Partners was engaged by UMS as their exclusive advisor in this transaction.

Cleco Corp. Posts 2008 First-Quarter Net Income of $22.1 Million

Tue, 06 May 2008 17:44:00 EDT

PINEVILLE, LA--(Marketwire - May 6, 2008) - Cleco Corp. (NYSE: CNL) reported today 2008 first-quarter net income applicable to common stock of $22.1 million, up $13.9 million from the $8.2 million recorded in the first quarter of 2007.

On an earnings per share (EPS) basis, Cleco recorded earnings of $0.37 per diluted share, up $0.23 per share from the $0.14 per share recorded in the first quarter of 2007.

Results were driven mainly by $0.18 per share of higher AFUDC (allowance for funds used during construction) from Cleco Power associated with the Rodemacher Unit 3 project.

Tenaris anuncia los resultados del primer trimestre de 2008

Tue, 06 May 2008 17:41:00 EDT

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Tenaris Announces 2008 First Quarter Results

Tue, 06 May 2008 16:43:00 EDT

The Financial and Operational Information Contained in This Press Release Is Based on Unaudited Consolidated Condensed Interim Financial Statements Prepared in Accordance With International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and Presented in U.S. Dollars

Titan Energy Worldwide Files Registration Statement for Previously Issued Shares

Tue, 06 May 2008 10:43:00 EDT

MINNEAPOLIS, MN--(Marketwire - May 6, 2008) - Titan Energy Worldwide, Inc. (OTCBB: TEWI), a leading provider of emergency and stand-by power systems, today announced the Company has filed an S-1 registration statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission to register 11,789,020 shares of the company's common stock. This filing, once effective, will benefit existing shareholders who purchased Units in the Company's Private Placement Offering which closed on January 31, 2008 and the placement agents who were issued warrants for their participation in the Offering.

Sierra Monitor Corporation Announces Financial Results for the First Quarter Ended March 31, 2008

Tue, 06 May 2008 10:00:00 EDT

Sales Increased 11% and Net Income Up 45% Year-Over-Year

SolarBrook Water and Power Announces Completion of HydroFlo PLUS(TM) System for Woodbury Subdivision

Tue, 06 May 2008 09:22:00 EDT

RALEIGH, NC--(Marketwire - May 6, 2008) - SolarBrook Water and Power Corporation (PINKSHEETS: SWPC), a developer, manufacturer and marketer of water quality and clean power products, announced today that its HydroFlo Water Treatment, Inc. (HWTI) division has completed the construction of the odor control system that is an integral component of a wastewater system for the Woodbury Subdivision in Concord, North Carolina.

The installed PLUST system provides a more effective and efficient means of controlling odors in wastewater. HydroFlo Water Treatment, Inc. turned to completed system over to Carolina Water Service upon completion.

McCoy Corporation Announces $4.2 Million Contract for Heavy-Duty Trailers

Tue, 06 May 2008 09:00:00 EDT

EDMONTON, ALBERTA--(Marketwire - May 6, 2008) - McCoy Corporation ("McCoy" or "the Corporation") (TSX:MCB) today announced that its Trailer Manufacturing segment has entered into an agreement valued at CAD $4.2 million to provide specialized heavy duty trailers for a customer with a project in the Middle East. Under the contract, McCoy's wholly owned subsidiary Peerless Limited ("Peerless") will design and manufacture a specialized oilfield trailer with a hauling capacity of approximately 500,000 pounds and that can be disassembled, kitted and reassembled.

Canadian Energy Services L.P. Announces First Quarter Results

Tue, 06 May 2008 08:32:00 EDT

CALGARY, ALBERTA--(Marketwire - May 6, 2008) - NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO U.S. NEWSWIRE SERVICES OR FOR DISSEMINATION IN THE U.S. Canadian Energy Services L.P. ("CES" or the "Partnership") (TSX:CEU.UN) is pleased to report on its financial and operating results for the three month period ended March 31, 2008. Revenue for the first quarter was $28.3 million, an increase of $8.8 million or 45% over the first quarter last year. Net earnings were $0.56 per unit, an increase of $0.14 per unit over the $0.42 per unit generated for the same period last year.

BELCO Holdings Selects BoardVantage

Tue, 06 May 2008 07:30:00 EDT

Enhances Access to and Security of Board Materials

Pioneering Technology Partners With Parsons ADL Inc. One of Canada's Leading Home Health Care Distributors

Tue, 06 May 2008 07:00:00 EDT

Pioneering now has access to over 1,000 distributors, dealers and retail outlets across North America

Spending in Coal-Fired Power Sector Remains Healthy Despite Slowdown in Development of New Generating Sources, an Industrial Info News Alert

Tue, 06 May 2008 07:00:00 EDT

SUGAR LAND, TX--(Marketwire - May 6, 2008) - Researched by Industrial Info Resources (Sugar Land, Texas) -- Over the past several years, multiple power producers have announced plans to move forward with construction of a plethora of coal-fired generating units. At the peak of activity, well over 200 new coal-fired generating units were announced. This count includes projects that were in the earliest stages to ones that could be considered in the advanced stages of development.

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Power Demand in China Expected to Increase 13.5% This Year, an Industrial Info News Alert

Tue, 06 May 2008 07:00:00 EDT

BEIJING--(Marketwire - May 6, 2008) - Researched by Industrial Info Resources (Sugar Land, Texas) -- China's energy industry, including electric power and coal, is expected to see continued increases in both demand and supply this year. The estimated growth in demand will be about 13.5%, and the total social power consumption will reach about 3.7 trillion kilowatt-hours, said Wei Jianguo, General Manager of Zhong Neng Power Industry Fuel Company (Beijing), a subsidiary of the State Grid Corporation of China (Beijing).

Geothermal Power Heating Up in Utah, an Industrial Info News Alert

Tue, 06 May 2008 06:00:00 EDT

SUGAR LAND, TX--(Marketwire - May 6, 2008) - Researched by Industrial Info Resources (Sugar Land, Texas) -- Raser Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:RZ) is preparing to build another geothermal power plant in the southwestern desert area of Utah near the town of Minersville. The 10-megawatt power facility's construction, which will begin this month, is expected to take only six months to complete because it will use a modular binary cycle design created by United Technologies Corporation (NYSE:UTX).

BP Alternative Energy Completes $215 Million Windfarm in Indiana, an Industrial Info News Alert

Tue, 06 May 2008 05:00:00 EDT

SUGAR LAND, TX--(Marketwire - May 6, 2008) - Researched by Industrial Info Resources (Sugar Land, Texas) -- Benton County Wind Farm LLC, a subsidiary of BP Alternative Energy North America Incorporated (Oakville, California), has completed construction and began operation of a $215 million, 130-megawatt (MW) windfarm in Benton County in Fowler, Indiana. Fifty-four of the 87 wind turbines are in operation and supplying 81 MW of renewable power to Duke Energy (NYSE:DUK) under a 20-year power-purchasing agreement for up to 100 MW. WindConnect, a division of RMT Incorporated and a subsidiary of Alliant Energy Corporation (NYSE:LNT), provided the turnkey engineering, procurement and construction services for the project.

EnergySolutions Seeks Judicial Clarification of NW Compact Authority

Mon, 05 May 2008 23:00:00 EDT

SALT LAKE CITY, UT--(Marketwire - May 5, 2008) - EnergySolutions, Inc. (NYSE: ES) announced today that its subsidiary, EnergySolutions, LLC has filed a declaratory judgment action in the U.S. District Court in Utah seeking a determination that the Northwest Interstate Compact on Low-Level Radioactive Waste Management (the "Northwest Compact") lacks authority over EnergySolutions' Clive, Utah facility.

"This action is intended to clarify whether the Northwest Compact has authority to restrict or control the operations of our Clive facility, and therefore prohibit the company from undertaking an important international project," said Steve Creamer, CEO of EnergySolutions.

Trican- 2008 First Quarter Results

Mon, 05 May 2008 20:46:00 EDT

CALGARY, ALBERTA--(Marketwire - May 5, 2008) - Trican Well Service Ltd. (TSX:TCW) - /T/ Financial Review ($ millions, except per share amounts; unaudited) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Three months ended March 31, March 31, December 31, 2008 2007 2007 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Revenue $ 244.2 $ 272.5 $ 195.8 O

Trican Announces Dividend

Mon, 05 May 2008 17:38:00 EDT

CALGARY, ALBERTA--(Marketwire - May 5, 2008) - Trican Well Service Ltd. (TSX:TCW) is pleased to announce that its Board of Directors has declared a $C 0.05 dividend per share in accordance with the semi-annual dividend policy for holders of Trican Common Shares. The date of record will be June 30, 2008 and the date of payment will be July 14, 2008. The ex-dividend date will be June 26, 2008. Headquartered in Calgary, Alberta, Trican has operations in Canada, Russia, the US and North Africa. Trican provides a comprehensive array of specialized products, equipment and services that are used during the exploration and development of oil and gas reserves.

Ternium Announces First Quarter 2008 Results

Mon, 05 May 2008 16:57:00 EDT

LUXEMBOURG--(Marketwire - May 5, 2008) - Ternium S.A. (NYSE: TX) today announced its results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2008.

The financial and operational information contained in this press release is based on consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and presented in U.S. dollars and metric tons.

Summary of First Quarter 2008

                                   1Q 2008      4Q 2007       1Q 2007

Shipments (million tons)               2.7      2.8   -3%     2.5    9%
Net Sales (US$ million)            2,427.7  2,267.2    7% 1,798.3   35%
Operating Income (US$ million)       434.9    297.2   46%   415.4    5%
EBITDA (US$ million)                 592.5    469.0   26%   530.7   12%
EBITDA Margin (% of net sales)          24%      21%           30%
Net Income (US$ million)             483.6    220.6  119%   251.6   92%
Equity Hol

Black Diamond Income Fund Increases Credit Facility

Mon, 05 May 2008 16:01:00 EDT

CALGARY, ALBERTA--(Marketwire - May 5, 2008) - Black Diamond Income Fund ("Black Diamond" or the "Fund") (TSX:BDI.UN) is pleased to announce the increasing of their credit facilities with the Bank of Montreal. Aggregate facilities in the amount of $75 million replace the previous $45 million of aggregated facility. The credit facilities consist of a $10 million Committed Revolving Operating facility (increased from $5 million) and a $65 million Committed Capital Expenditure facility (increased from $40 million). In addition, there is an uncommitted $20 million accordion feature allowing the Fund to further increase the capital expenditure facility upon request and approval as required. These facilities remain secured by substantially all of the assets of the Fund and include customary terms and conditions, including covenants for minimum levels of EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization) and working capital. This expansion of the credit facilities will be

Black Diamond Income Fund Reports Results of Operations for the First Quarter Ended March 31, 2008

Mon, 05 May 2008 16:01:00 EDT

CALGARY, ALBERTA--(Marketwire - May 5, 2008) - Black Diamond Income Fund (TSX:BDI.UN) ("Black Diamond" or the "Fund") is pleased to announce the results of operations for the first quarter ended March 31, 2008. Results of the Fund for the period January 1 to March 31, 2008 were very positive. The results reflect continued strong demand for the Fund's fleet of modular structures, used for both workforce accommodations and space rentals, in all the markets in which the Fund operates. Fleet growth and high levels of utilization enabled the Fund to grow revenues in the three month period ended March 31, 2008 by 3% over the previous quarter and by 118% over the same period in the previous year. The Workforce Accommodations division accounted for 64% or $9.8 million of the revenues. 19% or $2.9 million of the revenues were derived from the Energy Services division, while 17% or $2.6 million was derived from the Space Rentals division. The Fund continues to provide a significant amount

Woodward Announces Appointment of New Board Member

Mon, 05 May 2008 16:00:00 EDT

FORT COLLINS, CO--(Marketwire - May 5, 2008) - Woodward Governor Company (NASDAQ: WGOV) announced today that its Board of Directors has appointed Dr. Ronald M. Sega, 55, to serve on the Board, effective April 29, 2008.

Dr. Sega is Vice President for Energy, Environment and Applied Research with the Colorado State University Research Foundation. Prior to joining CSU, Dr. Sega served as Under Secretary for the U.S. Air Force. In addition, as a former NASA astronaut, Dr. Sega is a two-time shuttle veteran. He graduated from the Air Force Academy, received a master's degree from The Ohio State University, and earned a doctorate in electrical engineering from the University of Colorado.

AlwaysReady CEO Dr. Fred Allen to Participate in Future of Distributed Power Storage/Batteries Panel

Mon, 05 May 2008 16:00:00 EDT

LITTLE FALLS, NJ--(Marketwire - May 5, 2008) - mPhase/AlwaysReady (OTCBB: XDSL) announced today that Dr. Fred Allen, President and CEO of AlwaysReady, Inc., will be participating in a panel discussion on the "Future of Distributed Power Storage/Batteries," tomorrow from 1:30-2:30 PM at the 7th Annual NanoBusiness Alliance Conference and Exhibition being held at the Marriott Marquis hotel in Times Square, New York City.

Today, mPhase/AwaysReady provided a glimpse of its first-ever mechanically activated lithium-based battery that has a potentially infinite shelf life. mPhase/AlwaysReady will be performing a live demonstration of its lithium-based Smart NanoBattery tomorrow at 1:15 PM at the 7th Annual NanoBusiness Alliance Conference and Exhibition.

JMI Telecom Is a Certified Public Utility in Kentucky

Mon, 05 May 2008 15:16:00 EDT

CHARLOTTE, NC--(Marketwire - May 5, 2008) - JMI Telecom Corp. (PINKSHEETS: JMIT) is certified as a public utility in the state of Kentucky providing local and long distance telephone services. The Kentucky Public Service Commission (PSC) serves the public interest by protecting consumers and ensuring the provision of safe, reliable utility service. JMI Telecom provides local and long distance telephone services to Residential and Commercial consumers at reasonable rates. Kyle Freeman, President and CEO of JMI Telecom Corp., states, "We are excited to have the opportunity to expand into the state of Kentucky. This will increase our customer base in both the Residential and Commercial markets."

US UNCON FUEL Producers Rally for Energy Independence

Mon, 05 May 2008 13:26:00 EDT

HOUSTON, TX--(Marketwire - May 5, 2008) - Oil prices could double in five years -- ending the cheap-fuel era and creating chaos in global economies, and subsequently unconventional fuel developers are rallying to promote clean, lower-cost, domestic-transportation fuels.

New technologies such as plasma gasification used in the Coskata hybrid process will be developed to increase fuel output as the unconventional-fuel industry prepares to boom in the face of rising oil prices.

Stephen Johnson, president, American Clean Coal Fuels, warned that while global oil reserve reporting is not perfect, a very serious situation is certainly emerging.

Xtreme Coil Appoints President- Rodney J. Uchytil

Mon, 05 May 2008 08:30:00 EDT

CALGARY, ALBERTA--(Marketwire - May 5, 2008) - Xtreme Coil Drilling Corp. ("Xtreme Coil ") (TSX:XDC). The board of directors is pleased to announce the appointment of Rodney J. ("Rod") Uchytil to the newly created position of president of Xtreme Coil, effective May 1, 2008. Mr. Uchytil was previously chief operating officer of Coil-X Drilling Systems Corporation ("Coil-X"), a joint venture between Xtreme Coil and Shell Technology Ventures Fund 1 B.V. Tom Wood, chairman and chief executive officer, commented, "Rod's appointment follows the May 1, 2008 transaction in which Xtreme Coil acquired the Coil-X joint venture. Rod will contribute significant international management and technical experience to our senior executive team. We expect his expertise will be instrumental as we forge ahead with marketing our Coil Over Top Drive(R) ("COTD(TM)") drilling rigs to customers with projects in international and new North American markets."

AEP Completes $85 Million Expansion at Oklahoma Power Station, an Industrial Info News Alert

Mon, 05 May 2008 07:30:00 EDT

SUGAR LAND, TX--(Marketwire - May 5, 2008) - Researched by Industrial Info Resources (Sugar Land, Texas) -- AEP-Public Service Company of Oklahoma, a subsidiary of American Electric Power Company (NYSE:AEP), has completed construction and is set to commence full commercial start-up of an $85 million, 170-megawatt (MW) expansion project at the Southwestern Power Station in Washita, Oklahoma.

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Petrobras Energia to Award EPC Contracts for Environmental-Compliance Projects at Argentine Refinery, an Industrial Info News Alert

Mon, 05 May 2008 07:00:00 EDT

CORDOBA, ARGENTINA--(Marketwire - May 5, 2008) - Researched by Industrial Info Resources (Sugar Land, Texas) -- Petrobras Energia S.A. (NYSE:PZE) is expected to award engineering, procurement and construction contracts by the end of the year for new unit additions at its refinery in Bahia Blanca, Argentina. New regulations in Argentina are forcing refineries to reduce the sulfur content of their products.

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Kansas City Power Prepares to Release RFPs to Add Environmental Controls at La Cygne Station, an Industrial Info News Alert

Mon, 05 May 2008 05:30:00 EDT

SUGAR LAND, TX--(Marketwire - May 5, 2008) - Researched by Industrial Info Resources (Sugar Land, TX) -- Kansas City Power and Light (KCPL) officials said in April that they are preparing the specification for the release a request for proposal (RFP) to build a 700-foot, single dual-flue stack for both of the units at its 1,578-megawatt (MW) coal-fired La Cygne power station. The RFP would also call for the demolition of the existing single stacks that are attached to the facility's two units.

IROC Energy Services Corp. First Quarter 2008 Results Conference Call & Webcast

Fri, 02 May 2008 17:00:00 EDT

CALGARY, ALBERTA--(Marketwire - May 2, 2008) - IROC Energy Services Corp. ("IROC" or the "Corporation") (TSX:ISC) will release the Corporation's financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2008 on Monday May 12, 2008 after the close of market and will conduct a conference call on Tuesday May 13, 2008 at 2:30 p.m. MST (4:30 p.m. EST). IROC's management will review financial results for the first quarter of 2008. The call will be hosted by Tom Alford, President and Chief Executive Officer, Kevin Howell, Chief Financial Officer, and Tim Sebastian, VP Corporate Development & General Counsel.

Precision Drilling Trust Announces Webcast of Annual Meeting of Unitholders

Fri, 02 May 2008 16:44:00 EDT

CALGARY, ALBERTA--(Marketwire - May 2, 2008) - Precision Drilling Trust ("Precision") will hold its Annual Meeting of Unitholders on Wednesday, May 7, 2008. The meeting will be held in the Enmax Ballroom at the Calgary Chamber of Commerce, 100 - 6th Avenue S.W., Calgary, Alberta, Canada, and will begin at 3:00 p.m. MT (5:00 p.m. ET). A live webcast of the Annual Meeting will be accessible on Precision's website at www.precisiondrilling.com by selecting "Investor Centre", then "Webcasts". An archived recording of the webcast will also be available after the conclusion of the live event.

EnQuest Energy Services Corp. Announces Commencement of Trading

Fri, 02 May 2008 16:09:00 EDT

CALGARY, ALBERTA--(Marketwire - May 2, 2008) - ENQUEST ENERGY SERVICES CORP. ("EnQuest" or the "Company") - EnQuest is pleased to announce that its common shares will commence trading at the opening of markets on Monday, May 5, 2008 under the trading symbol "ENQ". EnQuest is a corporation that was formed by the amalgamation of Irontree Oilfield Services Corp. and Sikanni Services Ltd. on April 29, 2008, pursuant to a plan of arrangement. Mr. David Murray, the Company's new CEO, stated that EnQuest's operations will provide expanded geographic diversity and additional product services from Alaska to the Gulf of Mexico.