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Klaus-Alexander Rieder, Kumar Ranganathan Win 2014 Grace Award for Technical Excellence











Columbia, MD (PRWEB) December 16, 2014

W. R. Grace (NYSE: GRA) announces that Dr. Klaus-Alexander Rieder and Dr. Kumar Ranganathan of Grace Construction Products (GCP) are the recipients of the 2014 Grace Award for Technical Excellence (GATE) for their development of STRUX® – a series of novel synthetic macro fibers for reinforcing concrete.

Introduced by the Grace Research Council in 2007, GATE recognizes employees for technical achievement of the highest caliber that has resulted in the most significant commercial, societal, and industrial impact. The winning team or individual receives a $ 10,000 award, which will be presented by Grace Chairman and CEO Fred Festa.

“Alex and Kumar have led the STRUX® synthetic fiber for concrete technology platform with insight, courage, ingenuity, passion, and thoroughness,” said Dr. Josephine Cheung, 2014 GATE Selection Committee Chair, and winner of the 2011 GATE.

Dr. David Myers, Vice President of Technology and Marketing, Specialty Construction Chemicals, wrote in his nomination, “The concrete fiber research program led by Alex and Kumar has opened up an entirely new product category for the Concrete Products business at Grace, and has shown the industry a better way of building reinforced concrete structures, which can be less costly and more durable. The work has demonstrated, once again, Grace’s leadership in providing innovative new technology to the construction industry.”

Cheung said the selection committee was impressed by the creative and technically rigorous approach Alex and Kumar had taken in building this new technology platform. The technology has significant societal impact, extending the service life of structures and also lowering installation costs. To date, STRUX® has contributed more than $ 100 million in sales for Grace.    

Based in Cambridge, Mass. at the time, Rieder began working on the initial concept for this product shortly after he joined Grace in 1998. The objective was to create plastic fibers to selectively replace steel reinforcement in concrete. The world’s most widely used construction material, concrete requires steel reinforcement in structures such as bridges or buildings. This is not only expensive and labor-intensive, but also susceptible to corrosion.

The result of Rieder’s work was the prototype of STRUX®, a product that uses polyolefin fibers to replace steel concrete reinforcement in many applications. STRUX® provides the same level of concrete strength, is easy to mix, and is more cost-effective than steel or other rival technologies. Because traditional fibers easily tangle and form lumps, he designed bendable flat fibers which are more resistant to entanglement. Later, when the market demanded even higher reinforcement power, he created another distinctive fiber with a unique 3-dimensional shape, which further increased the bond between the fiber and the concrete.

Because of the unique design of these novel fibers, there were a host of engineering challenges to overcome in the manufacturing process. Ranganathan, a Senior R&D Engineer with GCP in Cambridge, Mass., defined the manufacturing parameters needed for producing the novel fibers on a commercial scale and designed the special steel rollers required to make the 3-dimensional, bi-tapered fibers.

Ranganathan and Rieder, who is now a global technical manager based in Lügde, Germany, are co-inventors on numerous patents granted to Grace related to reinforcing fibers sold under the STRUX® trade name, their use in concrete, and the manufacturing process.

Past recipients of the GATE were honored for developing the Synchro® 1000 cement additive that protects the environment through chromium reduction; a “Particle Nucleation and Growth Model,” an effective tool for new product development and process optimization; fluid catalytic cracking (FCC) catalysts that reduce the impact of metals during the processing of crude oil; the Reveleris® flash chromatography system that integrates light scattering detection with traditional UV-based purification to improve recovery/purity of new drug candidates; and the ESE® cement additive that increases the strength development of cement.

About Grace

Built on talent, technology, and trust, Grace is a leading global supplier of catalysts; engineered and packaging materials; and specialty construction chemicals and building materials. The company’s three industry-leading business segments—Grace Catalysts Technologies, Grace Materials Technologies, and Grace Construction Products—provide innovative products, technologies, and services that improve the products and processes of customer partners in over 155 countries around the world. Grace employs approximately 6,800 people in over 40 countries. Grace’s 2013 net sales were $ 3.1 billion. More information about Grace is available at grace.com.

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INTREN Named 2014 PG&E Supplier of the Year











INTREN has been named PG&E’s 2014 Supplier of the Year. (Photo by Tony Khing)


Concord, CA (PRWEB) November 07, 2014

INTREN, an innovative utility solutions partner, is proud to announce it has received Pacific Gas and Electric Company’s (PG&E) 2014 Supplier of the Year and Electric Operations Supplier of the Year Awards. Since joining forces in 2010, the INTREN-PG&E partnership has resulted in jobs for nearly 90 local employees, $ 3 million in second tier spend as a Minority/Women Business Enterprise (MWBE) and a growing community outreach program.

As one of the largest combination natural gas and electric utilities in the U.S., San Francisco-based PG&E employs over 20,000 workers to generate more than $ 4 billion annually. With a service area covering nearly 70,000 square miles, PG&E relies on the support of INTREN and other partners to serve their 16 million customers throughout northern and central California.

Initially, INTREN first partnered with PG&E in 2010 to provide underground and electrical overhead work. At that time, INTREN had a local employee base of just 15 people, yet produced nearly $ 2 million in initial spend for PG&E.

Today, just 4 years later, INTREN’s local workforce has grown to nearly 90 among 2 San Francisco Bay Area offices, now producing more than $ 30 million in revenue for PG&E.

Underpinning this growth is the combination of INTREN and PG&E’s commitment to diversity and continuous improvement. As an MWBE contractor, INTREN is proud to be part of PG&E’s focus on boosting California’s economic growth through the development of minority-owned businesses. In fact, in 2013, PG&E spent more than $ 2 billion with diverse suppliers such as INTREN.

“Our commitment to stewardship drives us to embrace and mentor other MWBE companies to offer the same opportunities I was provided,” said Loretta Rosenmayer, INTREN Founder and CEO.

INTREN and PG&E also share a commitment to continuous improvement. In addition to their own employee training and development programs, INTREN will be participating in PG&E’s PowerPathway program to cultivate the next generation of utility workers.

Taking their dedication to stewardship even further, INTREN has grown its employee community service program through relationships with local charities, including Sentinels of Freedom Scholarship Foundation, AIDS Walk, Second Harvest Food Bank, Best Buddies International and the ALS Association.

About INTREN

For more than 25 years, INTREN has been an innovative solution partner, dedicated to building and maintaining the infrastructure of the energy industry. The company’s culture of stewardship guides INTREN to care for others’ priorities as if they were their own. Through an unwavering commitment to safety, integrity, customer focus and employee empowerment, the company has succeeded in offering turnkey services to a long list of satisfied clients. As an industry leader, INTREN is proud to serve many of the country’s foremost utility companies, private contractors and developers, municipalities and cooperatives. For more about INTREN, visit INTREN.com.

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Sasser Family Holdings Wins 2014 Illinois Family Business of the Year Award












Schaumburg, IL (PRWEB) October 03, 2014

Sasser Family Holdings, a 4th generation company with roots dating back to 1928, has been selected the Illinois Family Business of the Year (large company category of competition) from the Family Business Center at Loyola University Chicago’s Quinlan School of Business. The winners will be celebrated at the 21st annual Awards Gala set for Wednesday, Nov. 12 at 6:30 p.m. at the Four Seasons Hotel in Chicago.

“Winning this award is a testament to our past and present staff, that they have been able to build such a successful business in a very competitive environment,” said Fred R. Sasser, CEO and grandson of the founder. “It’s also an honor to be selected by an organization that helps family businesses work together to face their unique challenges and build a stronger legacy for future generations.”

Winners of the awards are selected for their positive family/business linkage, multi-generational family business involvement, contributions to industry and community, and their innovative business practices and strategies. Sasser Family Holdings has evolved from a small rail service business to a global transportation asset services and management company comprised of six different subsidiaries, all tied under one family name and set of core values. The company promotes charity and community service, and provides exemplary recognition and respect for its dedicated employees, many of whom have generations of their own families working within the operation.

“This award is a significant achievement for our family, and is shared with all the employees who have worked together to deliver on our commitment to our customers for 86 years,” said Shad Peterson, President of Sasser Family Holdings. “Without our extended family of staff, customers and partners, we could not have received this honor.”

About Sasser Family Holdings:

Sasser Family Holdings is a 4th generation, family-held transportation asset services and management company with roots dating back to 1928. Other subsidiary business units include Chicago Freight Car Leasing Co., Union Leasing Inc., CF Rail Services LLC, CF Asia Pacific Group PTY Ltd., NxGen Rail Services LLC., and Xcēd Aviation Services. The subsidiary units are leaders in providing commercial and industrial focused rail and vehicle transportation equipment solutions including asset leasing, fleet administration management, asset repair and maintenance, and innovative technology services throughout North America, and Australia. For more information about Sasser Family Holdings, Inc., visit http://www.sfhsinc.com.























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Scientel® Gensonix® NoSQL DB For Big Data Featured As June 2014 Cover Story by CIOReview/India Magazine












Bingham Farms, MI (PRWEB) June 25, 2014

Every day that goes by, all analytical organizations are concluding that Big Data is increasing by leaps and bounds and predicting that systems of today will not be able to keep up with upcoming demands. Systems are needed that are highly efficient as well as ones that can grow to large configurations, to be able to store and manage Big Data of any size. In this regard, Scientel clearly stands out as a leader, as one of the few companies in the world with the advanced technical capabilities required to take advantage of the Big Data market over the next decade–which has added $ 156 Billion to the US economy last year alone.

“CIOReview/India” magazine focuses on leaders in various businesses and technologies, and chose Scientel to feature on the cover of its June, 2014 issue because Scientel stands out in various ways, particularly with regard to Big Data capabilities. Scientel stands out as one of the first companies to market NoSQL-based systems technology—and cost effective handling of Big Data depends on NoSQL. Scientel noticed vulnerabilities and limitations of the SQL database, and these conclusions became fairly well established worldwide in the last decade. Scientel pushed its technology to demonstrate the fact that ultimately in the Big Data arena, SQL technologies are not going to suffice, and we will be needing new technologies like NoSQL.

Scientel storage mechanisms are uniquely efficient, in both software and hardware. Therefore, Scientel systems can store more data more cost-effectively than all other SQL and NoSQL competitors. Also, Scientel can scale to very large systems so that customers will not experience “designed-in obsolescence”, and they can keep expanding their hardware without having to replace it. Further, Scientel incorporates Massively Parallel Processing in its technology where many servers act effectively in parallel, providing very fast and very highly efficient solutions.

Scientel, under the leadership of Norman T. Kutemperor, began its journey in database management way before the Internet era, when the team started developing DBMS to address the small-to-medium business enterprise environments in 1978. Although Oracle and IBM released SQL-based Relational DBs in the early 1980s, as far back as 1985, Scientel was already developing NoSQL-type tools for Unstructured DB Analytics, and in 1988, released an initial Non-SQL version of a DB. “By then IBM and Oracle had already established SQL standards. Around 1989, our research uncovered Big Data in the soon to arrive Internet era; and identified major vulnerabilities with SQL DBs; thus we were able to accurately predict the limitations of SQL for Big Data,” says Kutemperor. Though Big Data was a term still in its infancy, Scientel proceeded with unfailing commitment to Non-SQL DBMS research and released the Gensonix NoSQL DB in 1993. The product included distinct procedural NoSQL capabilities for structured as well as unstructured data which were way ahead of its time.

Scientel has built its services based upon four core products that are backed up to two platforms. The product range includes the ECMS system, which is a first of its kind data management tool to decipher both structured and unstructured content. The DBIS Intranet, built by the Scientel team, provides an interactive, web-like Supply chain Management System designed to run on the client’s intranet. Thirdly, the DBIS e-Commerce product provides enterprises with an easier way to transact businesses over the Internet with a secured server for protection of critical data. Perhaps one of the major differentiating factors of Scientel would be its ability to scale massively. The Scientel base level Large Data Warehouse Appliance (LDWA) machine designated LDWA2200 system has been integrated with over 172 CPU cores, which easily matches the size of an IBM series Z mainframe.

The Gensonix suite is the flagship platform of the organization that provides a Highly Scalable Server Environment capable of handling Big Data requirements of any size. “Although it has similar capabilities found in standard, SQL–based database management systems, its power, flexibility and scalability can do so much more,” points out Kutemperor. For large scale enterprises, taking the Gensonix capabilities to the next level is Scientel’s LDWA series that has been optimized to run the Gensonix Enterprise NoSQL DBMS to provide management and maintenance of super databases which can range into trillions of transaction records and billions of customers. Thus, the combination of the 4 product lines, coupled with the company’s three decade old expertise in Big Data, makes Scientel’s offerings a force to reckon with in the data sciences and analytics market today.

Bottom-line, Scientel provides complete, single-source, Big Data system solutions, including hardware, DBMS software, and applications based on a highly-advanced, user-friendly, NoSQL DB language structure and flexible data models that can scale cost-effectively to very large configurations for all Big Data requirements.

About Scientel Information Technology, Inc.

Scientel Information Technology, Inc. is a U.S.-based, international, systems technology company, operational since 1977. Scientel also designs/produces highly optimized high end servers, which can be bundled with its “GENSONIX® ENTERPRISE” DBMS software, as a single-source supplier of complete systems for Big Data environments. Scientel also customizes hardware and software for specific applications resulting in higher performance.

Scientel’s specialty is advanced NoSQL DBMS design and applications/systems integration for advanced business processes. This includes applications for Big Data, commercial intranets, Supply Chain management, IT consulting, support, etc., along with “beyond mainframe-level” Large Data Warehouse Appliance hardware/systems.

GENSONIX® allows very user-friendly data manipulation capabilities found in standard, SQL-based, database management systems, but it goes beyond. It is truly an “ALL-in-One SQL” — an “All Data Management System” in the form of an ultra-flexible, NoSQL DBMS of perfectly general capabilities and application potentials. It can also function in concert with mainline SQL systems to efficiently handle both structured and unstructured data as a large data warehouse repository. However, it can handle heavy database loads by itself with the aid of the GENSONIX® NSQL©™ query/procedural language. GENSONIX® supports both telnet as well as http interfaces. GENSONIX® is capable of handling trillions of rows/transactions for billions of customers, which is a huge advantage in “truly Big Data” structured applications.

Business customers can take advantage of Scientel’s capabilities in advanced Business Intelligence and Data Analytics to grow their business by handling Big Data more cost-effectively and with greater insights to remain competitive. Scientific, government, and similar organizations can use these capabilities to efficiently process Big Data, instead of being swamped by it. And, Scientel’s Enterprise Content Management & Search solutions can vastly simplify storage, access, and management of any kind of digitized data for any size organization.
























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Siemens PLM World 2014: PARTsolutions Enables Teamcenter and NX Users to “Check-In” and Search Standard Parts











PARTsolutions Enables Teamcenter and NX Users to “Check-In” and Search Standard Parts


Cincinnati, OH (PRWEB) June 10, 2014

CADENAS PARTsolutions is demonstrating the power and versatility of their Standard Parts Management (SPM) platform at Siemens PLM World June 16 -19 in Orlando, Florida. PARTsolutions SPM operates as a standalone platform or in tandem with a PLM system, such as Siemens Teamcenter. The platform helps engineering teams manage their standard and supplier parts, so they can spend more time on value-added design. PARTsolutions Standard Parts Management (SPM) gives engineers the power to search standard parts, as well as sort and classify, like no other platform can.

“PARTsolutions SPM platform beefs-up the power of your organization’s PLM system,” says Tim Thomas, CEO of CADENAS PARTsolutions. “Our powerful classification capabilities ensure the ‘parts vault’ is clean and accurate, removing duplicates and organizing components in a much more intuitive way. Once the ‘vault’ is clean, our system confirms the accuracy of parts for designers to choose from in the future, while adding powerful capabilities to search standard parts and speed up their specification process. Engineers won’t have to waste time hunting for the right part, they can quickly find what they need, drop it in their design and move on, that’s value-added design!”

Implementation of SPM technologies establishes enterprise-wide standardization for all part types, resulting in:

    Elimination of duplicate parts
    Reduction of engineering re-work
    Increased productivity
    Guided selection of company approved parts and suppliers
    Part data visibility across all systems (ERP, PLM, PDM and CAD)
    Compliance for industry standard / commodity parts
    Greater order accuracy and procurement efficiency

PARTsolutions SPM helps engineers and purchasers to find, reduce and manage standard, supplier and internal standard parts, using a simple interface. Using PARTsolutions, NX users have access to 3D CAD models from more than 600 certified manufacturer catalogs. When importing 3D CAD models from PARTsolutions into NX, the system avoids duplicates by automatically “checking parts in” to Teamcenter PLM. When a component is necessary for a design in NX it is not created again by PARTsolutions, but directly uploaded from Teamcenter. This optimized process helps to reduce the number of redundant parts in the library, saving time and resources for the organization.

About CADENAS PARTsolutions

CADENAS PARTsolutions is a leading provider of next generation 3D part catalog management and sales configuration solutions. For large manufacturers, CADENAS PARTsolutions provides centralized 3D standard part catalogs making it easy for global design teams to find, reuse, and control standard and proprietary parts. For component manufacturers, CADENAS PARTsolutions provides 3D part catalog with CAD download technology to increase sales lead generation and to ensure that components get “designed in” to OEM products. http://www.partsolutions.com/

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Ipsen, GSK and Alexion Pharmaceuticals provide key case studies on optimizing and validating your lyophilisation cycle | 7-8 July 2014, London, UK











2nd Annual Lyophilisation 2014


London, Southwark (PRWEB UK) 3 May 2014

Freeze-drying is a complex process that has evolved considerably over the past years and has proven its worth in the market. Today, exact dosing and substance utilisation is possible even with small filling volumes. Nevertheless, freeze-drying a product is quite complexand takes place in several steps. A solution is first prepared which hascertain thermal properties that will in turn suggest lyophilisation temperatures and pressure.

(Source: International Pharmaceutical Industry (IPI), Developing a Lyophilised Portfolio, 2014)

Key Case Studies Include:

Fill finish Lyophilisation

Mr Bertie Daly, Associate Director, Sterile Fill finish, Alexion Pharmaceuticals

Increasing stability / shelf life
Lyophilisation cycle time and running sequence
Proposals for lyophilisation optimisation: costs versus benefits of optmising the lyophilisation process

3-stage validation approach for Lyophilized products

Massimo Rastelli, Project Leader Biopharm, GSK

Evaluating technology transfer of an existing commercial product
Developing a new lyophilised product
Discussion of advances in the lyophilisation field

How to handle all freeze drying manufacturing equipment

Julie Pagenaud, Sterile Product Manufacturing Manager, Ipsen

Challenge of investment: new machine vs retrofitting / revamping
Qualification & validation strategies based on risk analysis appraoch
Project case study: from user requirements to manufacturing

SMi’s 2nd annual Lyophilisation conference on 7-8 July 2014, London, will provide an update on advances within lyophilisation. We will examine the latest techniques and industry case studies to manage your lyophilisation cycle effectively. With a workshop and sessions led by experts, you will gain an array of tools and tips to deliver the best outcome for your organisation.

Some of the confirmed attendees so far include: Boehringer Ingelheim, Allembis, Explicat Pharma, MedImmune, Novo Nordisk, GlaxoSmithKline, Norgine, Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Ellab, Ipsen, Ghent University, GEA Pharma Systems, GEA Process Engineering, Bavarian Nordic, Imperial College London, Newcastle University, plus many more.

For those that are interested there is currently a £100 early bird discount available online.

Lyophilisation 2014: Pharmaceuticals & Biopharmaceuticals

7-8 July, 2014

Marriott Regents Park Hotel, London, UK

http://www.lyophilisation-conference.com

About SMi Group

Established since 1993, the SMi Group is a global event-production company that specializes in Business-to-Business Conferences, Workshops, Masterclasses and online Communities. We create and deliver events in the Defence, Security, Energy, Utilities, Finance and Pharmaceutical industries.

We pride ourselves on having access to the world’s most forward thinking opinion leaders and visionaries, allowing us to bring our communities together to Learn, Engage, Share and Network. We hold events in over 30 major cities throughout the world including London, Paris and Singapore and to date have welcomed over 200,000 participants from 80 countries.

More information can be found at http://www.smi-online.co.uk.



























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PIRA Energy Group’s Weekly Natural Gas, Power and Coal Market Recap for the Week Ending April 13th, 2014











PIRA Energy Group


New York, NY (PRWEB) April 16, 2014

NYC-based PIRA Energy Group reports that Russian supply cutoff via Ukraine is unlikely to happen. While In the U.S., the first EIA report of the injection season revealed a paltry 4 BCF build. Specifically, PIRA’s analysis of natural gas market fundamentals has revealed the following:

Russian Supply Cutoff via Ukraine Unlikely To Happen

The longer term implications of a Russian supply cutoff via Ukraine are so significant that PIRA still believes that it is unlikely to happen, even if now would be the ideal time – low seasonal gas demand and limited risk to Western Europe – to trigger it. If Russia’s mega-investment in pipeline gas to Asia were already built, that would be one thing, but the broader plans for such a grid outlined in this week’s Gazprom Investment Day presentation do not envision such a system until late 2019 at the earliest. The longstanding marriage between European gas demand and Russian gas export revenues is very much alive and well, and with it, a marital compromise will have to be reached with regard to how Ukraine’s debts will be paid in the future.

Paltry Stock Build

The first EIA report of the injection season revealed a paltry 4 BCF build, splitting the uprights between the five-year average 9 BCF build and the year-ago 25 BCF draw. Nevertheless, the indicated figure was well below consensus estimates that called for a build some 10 BCF higher, and was even below the low end of the market’s range. With the report’s lowball number unmasking inherently more bullish underlying fundamentals, the NYMEX prompt contract rallied ~15¢ on the news, erasing early-session losses on its way to an overall day-on-day gain of ~7¢ by settlement.

Jump in Price Volatility Is Emerging in Three Major Markets

In the three major regional gas markets around the world, a noticeable jump in price volatility is emerging after several years of near dormancy. In North America, higher prices are being driven by low storage coming out of winter and in Europe, lower prices are being driven by high storage coming out of winter. In Asia, second quarter spot prices have dropped roughly 20% over the past 90 days and it is all too clear that buyers of choice have replaced buyers of necessity during the seasonal dip in Asian gas demand.

NYC-based PIRA Energy Group reports that coal pricing is benefiting from strength in natural gas markets. While in the Europe, discussions on pricing of French nuclear power appears stalled. Specifically, PIRA’s analysis of electricity and coal market fundamentals has revealed the following:

Coal Pricing Benefiting from Strength in Natural Gas Markets

Seaborne coal prices moved higher across the board last week, although weaker dry bulk freight rates gave more upside momentum to FOB pricing points than CIF ones. The threat of Russia cutting off gas to and through Ukraine grabbed headlines last week, sending NBP gas prices higher. The oil market also ticked up last week, and coal pricing followed suit. Coal specific fundamentals remain weak overall, with robust supply and sluggish demand growth.

The Costs of the French Nuclear Power Being Discussed

The discussion around the price of the ARENH (Regulated access to historical nuclear electricity) appears to have stalled. Set to be released by the end of March 2014, the decree updating the price of EDF’s nuclear power allocated to its competitors appears to be slated to be published only during the summer, leaving a big regulatory vacuum for large volumes of electricity at a time when the French electricity supply/demand balances are looking considerably bearish.

The information above is part of PIRA Energy Group’s weekly Energy Market Recap, which alerts readers to PIRA’s current analysis of energy markets around the world as well as the key economic and political factors driving those markets.

Click here for additional information on PIRA’s global energy commodity market research services.

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How will crude oil trade flows evolve? What will determine the volume of U.S. product exports?

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PIRA Energy Group’s Weekly Oil Market Recap for the Week Ending April 13th, 2014











PIRA Energy Group


New York, NY (PRWEB) April 15, 2014

NYC-based PIRA Energy Group believes that Asian oil markets remain supported. In the U.S., stocks built. In Japan, consumption tax increase depresses product demands. Specifically, PIRA’s analysis of the oil market fundamentals has revealed the following:

Asian Oil Markets Remain Supported

Oil prices should find increasing support moving forward as the worst of the spring crude stock building is almost behind us. Asian gasoline cracks should improve seasonally. Gasoil cracks should hold up with ongoing turnarounds and then higher demand, especially into 3Q.

Consumption Tax Increase Depresses Japanese Product Demands

Total commercial stocks rose 4.6 MMBbls due to a 4.9 MMBbl build in crude. Finished product stocks were modestly lower. Gasoil stocks drew for the eleventh straight week. All the major product demands fell back, as an increase in the consumption tax went into effect April 1st. That increase is likely to keep demands abnormally soft for the next couple of weeks and produce adverse demand comparisons to last April.

A Closer Look at Canadian Shale Liquids Potential

It is becoming increasingly likely that the next location of significant shale liquids growth will be Western Canada. A closer look at resource potential suggests that production volumes will substantially grow. There will be obstacles including cost pressures, water management, takeaway infrastructure limits and environmental concerns that will slow progress but none of these appear to be showstoppers.

Propane Stock Building Has Commenced

U.S. stock building occurred at a faster pace than last season, but propane inventory comparisons will remain far lower year-on-year. Propane exports will grow during the course of the year as new terminal capacity is added. Near term ethane usage is affected by a relatively high level of cracker downtime. The key development is the sharp escalation in spot international freight costs which is adversely impacting trade economics.

Ethanol Prices Plummet

U.S. ethanol prices tumbled the week ending April 4 as plant output increased sharply, enabling stocks to build for the second consecutive week. At the same time, prices had reached a high enough premium over gasoline that companies reduced the percentage of ethanol-blended fuel to the lowest level in about eight weeks.

The information above is part of PIRA Energy Group’s weekly Energy Market Recap, which alerts readers to PIRA’s current analysis of energy markets around the world as well as the key economic and political factors driving those markets.

Click here for additional information on PIRA’s global energy commodity market research services.

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Digital People Wins Inavero’s 2014 Best of Staffing Talent Award












Minneapolis, MN (PRWEB) February 21, 2014

Digital People, an Atterro company, announced today it has been named as one of Inavero’s 2014 Best of Staffing® Talent Award winners. Presented in partnership with CareerBuilder, the fifth annual Best of Staffing Award provides the only statistically valid and objective service quality benchmarks for the industry and reveals which staffing agencies are delivering the highest satisfaction to the permanent and temporary employees for whom they find jobs. Yet again, this year’s award outcome highlights a growing divide among the industry’s leaders and laggards, and identifies Digital People as one of the best staffing agencies for job candidates to call when they are in need of employment.

Less than two percent of all staffing agencies in North America receive the Best of Staffing Award for service excellence. Utilizing the Net Promoter® methodology, the 2014 Best of Staffing Talent winners achieved satisfaction scores nearly double the industry average. This contrast in scores is a clear indication that the firms who have earned the 2014 Best of Staffing Talent Award truly stand out for their service quality. Digital People received satisfaction ratings of 9 or 10 out of 10 from 73 percent of their permanent and temporary employees, significantly higher than the industry’s average of 53% percent.

“Less than 2% of staffing firms in the U.S. and Canada have been named to the Best of Staffing List for Talent Satisfaction, it’s so great to see that our dedication and commitment to talent is recognized.” says Susan Rylance, Sr. Vice President of Digital People. Atterro CEO, Clay Morel said, “This is an example of what happens when you assemble a team of dedicated people, that are focused on quality, and servicing our clients and our talent.”

“The staffing industry is helping organizations bridge the skills gap and add jobs today more than at any other point in U.S. history,” said Inavero Founder and CEO, Eric Gregg. “Between the well documented skills gaps and economic uncertainty, partnering with a top staffing agency is more important now than ever. The 2014 Best of Staffing Award was earned by fewer than 2% of the more than 12,000 staffing firms in the U.S. and Canada. In an era of scarce qualified talent, hard to fill positions, and ever-increasing expectations, these firms have proven they have what it takes to deliver exceptional service to both clients and job candidates. We’re proud of the accomplishments of our 2014 award recipients.”

®Net Promoter, NPS, and Net Promoter Score are trademarks of Satmetrix Systems, Inc., Bain & Company, and Fred Reichheld. Net Promoter Score is calculated by taking the percentage of respondents who, on a scale of 0 to 10, rate their likelihood to recommend the staffing agency with a score of 9 or 10 (promoters) and subtracting the percentage who rate the staffing agency a 6 or lower (detractors).

About Inavero

Inavero administers more staffing agency client and talent satisfaction surveys than any other firm in the world. Inavero’s team reports on satisfaction surveys from more than 500,000 staffing agency clients and talent each year and the company serves as the American Staffing Association’s exclusive service quality partner.

Inavero’s Best of Staffing® is the nation’s only award that recognizes staffing agencies that receive remarkable reviews from their clients and the people they help find jobs (employed talent). Bestofstaffing.com is the central place that businesses and talent go to find the best staffing agencies to call when they are in need.

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Susan Rylance, VP Marketing

p. (612)373-2600

susan(dot)rylance(at)atterro(dot)com























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