NEWS: June 2006 Archives - Ben Franklin Technology Partners of PennsylvaniaSubscribe
DG Power Systems Creates Heat and Electricity with Waste Cooking Oil
One of the marks of a successful entrepreneur is the ability to see profit where others see only waste. When Reed Hayes sold his commercial-grade silverware manufacturing company in 1995, he had 26 years of restaurant industry experience under his be... Read More
ETAC Helps Manufacturers Save Money, Jobs and the Environment by Going Green
Today's manufacturers are facing a triple threat -- skyrocketing energy costs, materials shortages and natural disasters are putting a severe strain on supply chains. Mike Vasilik believes one of the keys to saving manufacturing in Pennsylvania is to... Read More
FlatPlate Sees Windfall in Governmental Energy Regulations
Federal regulations tend to make manufacturers cringe, but Steve Wand is one of the exceptions. The CEO of FlatPlate Inc., the leading U.S. manufacturer of brazed-plate heat exchangers, sees governmental energy-efficiency mandates as a windfall for h... Read More
Princeton Energy Systems Drives Down Energy Usage and Costs
David Smith sees opportunity everywhere, from supermarkets to municipalities to industrial facilities. As CEO of Princeton Energy Systems (PES), Smith works with clients to turn energy inefficiency into cost savings and environmental benefits. Pri... Read More
Caracal’s Silicon Carbide Wafers Improve Energy Efficiency in Many Industries
A lightbulb that lasts 60 years and uses 90 percent less energy. A laptop battery pack smaller than a penny. The elimination of nuclear power on Navy submarines. At first glance, they don't appear to have anything in common. Caracal scientists are... Read More
Cardinal Resources: Environmental Consultant Evolves into Clean Water, Green Energy Manufacturer
When opportunity knocks, it rarely calls in advance to set an appointment. Kevin Jones heard the proverbial rap at the door during a trip to Liberia. His company, Cardinal Resources Inc., was there to install new water wells for villages and cities w... Read More
RealWinWin: Helping Businesses Find Energy Efficiency Incentives
With oil and natural gas prices up more than 130 percent since 1999 -- and escalating demand straining electricity supplies -- corporate America is experiencing rapid increases in energy costs. The irony is that each year, utilities and other agencie... Read More
