Tag: USA
Oxford and Verichek form strategic alliance
Oxford Instruments Inc recently announced a new distribution agreement with Verichek Technical Services (VTS) to sell the X-MET handheld XRF analyzer into customers requiring scrap sorting and PMI testing capability in the US as of April 1, 2011.
Biomass plant for Maine college
A new 8300 sq/ft biomass plant is being constructed at Colby College in Maine. The project will replace about one million gallons of heating fuel with about 22,000 tons of locally sourced wood chips and low grade forest waste including bark and treetops annually.
New solar ranch in California
SunPower and NRG Solar have contracted to build the 250MW California Valley Solar Ranch in San Luis Obispo County, the US.
Weir expands into Americas
Scotland-based The Weir Group PLC has acquired American Hydro Corp., a manufacturer of high-efficiency turbine components for hydro-electric power generation.