Honibe™ Launches World's First Pure Honey Lozenge for Upper Respiratory Therapy

Honibe™ Launches World's First Pure Honey Lozenge for Upper Respiratory Therapy

Island Abbey Foods Ltd., creates world's first pure honey cough drop for soothing sore throats and relieving coughs. Honibe™ - HoneyLozenges™ - Nature's Cough Drop, are the first pure honey lozenge for upper respiratory therapy on the market.

Charlottetown, PE, Canada (PRWEB) August 18, 2010

Island Abbey Foods Ltd., specialty honey manufacturer, today officially announced the launch of their newest honey innovation, Honibe™ – Honey Lozenges™ – Nature’s Cough Drop™. Honibe™ – Honey Lozenges™ are the world’s first 100% pure honey cough drops for soothing sore throats and relieving coughs. 

Honibe™ – Honey Lozenges™ are made from 100% pure dried honey from Prince Edward Island. They are available in four flavours: Pure Honey, Honey with Lemon, Honey with Menthol and Eucalyptus, and Honey with Lemon, Menthol and Eucalyptus. Honibe™ - Honey Lozenges™ can be purchased in packages of 10 or 20 pieces. Honibe™ - Honey Lozenges™ are conveniently sized for easy transport in pockets, cars, briefcases or purses. Honibe™ - Honey Lozenges™ will be available across North America everywhere that natural upper respiratory therapy products are sold.

“Traditional upper respiratory therapy products like lozenges and cough drops are all sugar based and are nothing more than boiled sugar candies with added health ingredients,” stated John Rowe, President of Island Abbey Foods Ltd. “Our Honibe™ - Honey Lozenges™ are a 100% pure dried honey lozenge with no sugar added. We are excited to offer consumers our one of a kind all natural cough drop to sooth sore throats and provide cough relief.“

The Honibe™ brand has garnered international attention in recent months for the product the Honey Drop™. The Honey Drop™ was the first product launched under the Honibe™ brand and is an individual serving (one teaspoon / 5 g.) of 100% pure dried honey without any additives. It is ideal for sweetening tea or coffee. Simply drop into a hot beverage and stir. You have all of the natural honey flavour without the usual honey mess. Most recently, the Honey Drop™ won two SIAL D’or 2010 Awards at the world’s largest food tradeshow in Paris, France and will now be one of nine finalists competing for best new food product in the world this October.

For more information please visit us on the web at www. Honibe. com.

About Island Abbey Foods Ltd.

Island Abbey Foods Ltd. is a specialty honey producer based in Prince Edward Island, Canada. We are a 6th generation PEI agricultural family business with our feet firmly planted in our Island's bright red soil (ideal for farming with its high iron and nutrient content). Honibe™ (hon-ee-bee) brand honey is our line of all natural, specialty honey from PEI. Under our Honibe™ brand we offer innovative products like the Honey Drop™, the world’s first 100% pure, no mess, non sticky honey, and a better tasting sugar cube. We also have a 100% pure honey candy called Honey Delights™, and granular honey called Honey Sprinkles™.

Media Inquiries:
Island Abbey Foods Ltd.
Graham Watts, Marketing Coordinator
Phone: 902-367-9722
Email: graham(at)honibe(dot)com

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Covance Reports EPS Growth of 32.4% to $0.45 and Raises Full-year Target to At Least $1.88

Covance Reports EPS Growth of 32.4% to $0.45 and Raises Full-year Target to At Least $1.88

Covance reports EPS growth of 32.4% to $0.45 and raises full-year target to at least $1.88.

Princeton, NJ (PRWEB) April 29, 2005

Covance Inc. (NYSE: CVD) today reported earnings for its first quarter ended March 31, 2005 of $0.45/diluted share, 32.4% growth over the same period in 2004.

"Covance experienced robust financial results in the first quarter as top-line growth accelerated to 15.2% and operating margins increased to a record 14.5%," said Joe Herring, Chief Executive Officer and President. "Covance's diversified portfolio of early - and late-stage drug development services continued to provide balanced results. In our Early Development segment, strong demand for our full-range of services led to record results in the quarter with revenue growing 13.6% and operating margins increasing to an all time high of 24.4%. In Late-Stage Development, accelerated revenue growth of 16.6% was driven by strong performance in our central laboratory, which continues to see an increase in kit volumes, and central diagnostic services, which is benefiting from investments we made in this growth market. Late-Stage Development operating margins increased 280 basis points year-on-year to 17.1%. Our accelerated revenue growth and our healthy backlog of orders lead us to raise our 2005 earnings per share target to at least $1.88, up from the previous range of $1.81-$1.86."

"In the first quarter we continued to realize the benefits of our focus on operational and service excellence: People, Process, and Clients. On the People front, employee retention remains strong as we achieved an all-time low employee turnover rate. In terms of Process, we continue to see increasing levels of productivity as measured by both revenue and operating margin per employee, even as we increased headcount in order to effectively perform work on our significant backlog of orders. On the Client front, we achieved solid net orders of $308 million in the first quarter. We are also pleased to report that ten additional toxicology rooms were just brought online in Madison, WI, and were immediately locked up by a client under a dedicated capacity agreement."

Net revenues for the first quarter of 2005 increased 15.2% to $281.3 million compared to $244.2 million in the first quarter of 2004. Costs and expenses for the first quarter of 2005 increased 13.3% to $240.4 million, compared to $212.1 million in the first quarter of 2004.

Consolidated operating income for the first quarter of 2005 increased 27.4% to $40.9 million, compared to $32.1 million in the first quarter of 2004. Operating margins for the first quarter of 2005 were 14.5% compared to 13.1% for the first quarter of last year.

Net income for the first quarter of 2005 increased 30.2% to $28.9 million or $0.45/diluted share compared to $22.2 million or $0.34/diluted share for the first quarter of last year.

The Company's Early Development segment includes preclinical toxicology, analytical chemistry, and Phase I clinical trial services. Early Development net revenues for the first quarter of 2005 grew 13.6% to $131.0 million compared to $115.3 million in the first quarter of 2004, and continued to be driven by strong performances in our toxicology, chemistry, and North American Phase I services.

Operating income for the first quarter of 2005 increased 18.8% to $32.0 million compared to $26.9 million for the first quarter of last year. Operating margins for the first quarter of 2005 were a record at 24.4% versus 23.3% in the first quarter of the prior year. Operating margin improvement was broad-based across the segment.

The Late-Stage Development segment includes central laboratory, Phase II-III clinical development, commercialization services (periapproval services and market access services), and central diagnostic services. Late-Stage Development net revenue growth for the first quarter accelerated to 16.6% with net revenues of $150.3 million compared to $128.9 million in the first quarter of 2004. This growth was driven by central laboratory, central diagnostic, and commercialization services.

Operating income for the first quarter of 2005 increased 39.0% to $25.6 million compared to $18.5 million in the first quarter of the prior year. Operating margins for the first quarter of 2005 were 17.1% versus 14.3% in the first quarter of the prior year. The increase in operating margins was also driven by central laboratory, central diagnostic, and commercialization services.

Corporate Information

The Company's backlog at March 31, 2005 grew 25% year-over-year to $1.464 billion compared to $1.168 billion at March 31, 2004. Backlog at the end of 2004 was $1.459 billion. Backlog was up from year end despite a strengthening US dollar during the quarter.

The Company continues to have no debt outstanding and reported cash and cash equivalents of $162.7 million at March 31, 2005 versus $177.7 million at December 31, 2004. The sequential reduction in cash for the quarter was primarily due to the payment of 2004 bonuses, on-going capital expenditures related to strategic facility expansions, and the repurchase of 232,300 shares of common stock. We continue to expect 2005 capital spending to be approximately $130 million and 2005 free cash flow (cash from operations less capital spending) to be approximately $40 million.

Net Days Sales Outstanding (DSO) were 55 days at March 31, 2005 versus 51 days at December 31, 2004 and 48 days at March 31, 2004.

Covance, with headquarters in Princeton, New Jersey, is one of the world's largest and most comprehensive drug development services companies with annual revenues greater than $1 billion, global operations in 17 countries, and approximately 6,800 employees worldwide. Much more informtaion about Covance can be found throughout the site, including our products and services, other recent press releases at http://www. covance. com/news/index. php (http://www. covance. com/news/index. php), and SEC filings.

Statements contained in this press release, which are not historical facts, such as statements about prospective earnings, savings, revenue, operations, revenue and earnings growth and other financial results are forward-looking statements pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All such forward-looking statements including the statements contained herein regarding anticipated trends in the Company's business are based largely on management's expectations and are subject to and qualified by risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such statements. These risks and uncertainties include, without limitation, competitive factors, outsourcing trends in the pharmaceutical industry, levels of industry research and development spending, the Company's ability to continue to attract and retain qualified personnel, the fixed price nature of contracts or the loss of large contracts, risks associated with acquisitions and investments, the Company's ability to increase order volume, the pace of translation of orders into revenue in late-stage development services, and other factors described in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission including its Annual Report on Form 10-K and Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q. The Company undertakes no duty to update any forward looking statement to conform the statement to actual results or changes in the Company's expectations.

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Homeowners Tapping Into Their Portion of Economic Stimulus Package

Homeowners Tapping Into Their Portion of Economic Stimulus Package

Americans are using Energy Tax Credits to make energy-saving changes to their homes, resulting in short terms savings and long-term reduction in energy usage.

Salem, MA (PRWEB) May 3, 2009

Wall Street is not the only address benefiting from the Economic Stimulus Package passed by Congress and signed by President Obama. The American Recovery & Reinvestment Act of 2009 also includes healthy incentives for American homeowners to make their dwellings more energy efficient. In return, Uncle Sam is offering generous energy tax credits that can add up to substantial savings.

"We are hearing from many customers who had been waiting to make improvements to their homes, but are now moving ahead because of the Energy Tax Credits," says Chris Zorzy, president of A&A Services, a 26-year old home improvement company in Salem, MA.

A 30 percent Energy Tax Credit is being offered for a wide range of home improvements, so long as the installation takes place in 2009 or 2010. The products used must meet strict energy guidelines, but homeowners can save as much as $1,500 on many projects.

"It is like the federal government just put most of the work we do on sale at 30 percent off," laughs Zorzy. "The Energy Tax Credit can be a huge savings for most people."

Zorzy says the first step many customers take is to have his company conduct an "energy audit" of their home. The audit consists of a thorough inspection and tests to identify and isolate areas of the home that may be allowing energy - in the form of heated or cooled air - to pass through from the inside to outside, or vice versa. A&A Service technicians use instruments such as infrared photography and a "blower door" to locate areas of heat loss.

"We find gaps and areas where energy is escaping, and offer recommendations on how to eliminate or minimize the loss," says Zorzy. "With the right changes, you can cut energy usage practically in half, which results in saving a lot of money on utility bills."

Zorzy says the most effective home improvements for reducing energy usage are replacing old windows with new, energy-efficient windows, insulating attics, and installing insulated siding.

"About 40 percent of your home's energy can be lost through windows and doors that are either poorly fitted, or too thin to do any good," notes Zorzy. "Ceilings and walls are another area where cold air can enter and heat escapes. You want to 'wrap' your home as much as possible." Zorzy says the same changes that can keep a home warmer during winter months can help keep it cooler during the heat of summer.

Zorzy cautions that not all contractors are qualified to do the work necessary for a homeowner to earn the 30 percent Energy Tax Credit. The products installed must meet Department of Energy standards, and documentation must be produced in order to apply for the tax credit.

About A&A Services
A&A Services was founded in Salem in 1982, and the company has remained in the city for the past 26 years, operating from a three-story building at 115 North Street. The company provides a broad array of home improvement options, including energy-efficient replacement windows, roofing, gutters, siding and insulation. For additional information contact A&A Services at (978) 741-0424, or visit www. a-aservices. com.

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EAT-SMART - The First Meal Replacement that Allows You to "Flavor it Your Way"

EAT-SMART - The First Meal Replacement that Allows You to "Flavor it Your Way"

Here’s a new concept: "listen to your customers." Consumers are demanding, more and more, how they want their products — their way. And the ingenious product development team at iSatori actually listened… and created a new meal replacement supplement, appropriately called EAT-SMART, that allows consumers to flavor their nutrition shakes just the way they like it — anytime they want.

(PRWEB) June 11, 2004

Here’s a new concept: "listen to your customers." Consumers are demanding, more and more, how they want their products — their way. And the ingenious product development team at iSatori actually listened...and created a new meal replacement supplement, appropriately called EAT-SMART, that allows consumers to flavor their nutrition shakes just the way they like it — anytime they want.

A stable force in the dietary supplement arena, president and CEO of iSatori Technologies, Stephen Adele stated, "We delved into the $2.5-billion emerging category of meal replacements and protein powders, but only after inventing something completely different from what's already out there. After hearing repeated complaints from consumers who were tired of drinking chocolate and vanilla protein shakes, we responded by developing a new meal replacement that is not only healthy and nutritious, but also incredibly delicious — using a new patent-pending flavoring technology called Flavor Enhancers™."

The branded EAT-SMART meal replacement comes in a 2-lb container with a neutral flavor, acting as the base formula, which you can use to make 8-ounce or 16-ounce shakes, depending on your preference. Then, EAT-SMART allows you to "Flavor It Your Way™" by choosing from an assortment of their exclusive mouthwatering Flavor Enhancer packets. Flavors which taste just like Oreo Cookies®, Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups®, Strawberry Cheesecake, and Cinnabon Cinnamon Rolls®, just to name a few.

James OÂ’Byrne, Executive Vice President of Sales explains, "Consumers were also tired of having to put up with low-carbohydrate and protein-based products that have sub-par nutritional values. So, with EAT-SMART, we developed a healthy, high-protein, low-glycemic formula that was as nutritious as it is delicious."

EAT-SMART isnÂ’t just a mouthful of bliss, it's complimented with a nutritional profile of a "perfect" meal, which is still low in carbohydrates (11g), and full of beneficial high-quality proteins [38g] and it even contains enzymes, probiotics, and fiber to ensure easy and healthy digestion. Plus, itÂ’s sweetened with Sucralose, not aspartame.

As the name suggests, EAT-SMART is a healthy, balanced nutrition shake designed to help users eat smart and fulfills the needs of consumers who are looking for a meal replacement that is full of the key nutrients they need to live a healthier, more active lifestyle.

EAT-SMART will be initially available only on a direct basis, from iSatori at their toll-free sale's consultant line or online at www. eatsmartmrp. com Soon to be released at leading health-food stores nationwide, such as GNC.

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Green Edge Systems, Inc. to Sponsor AESP's 18th National Energy Services Conference and Present its GreenGuard Sensor and Energy Savings Platform

Green Edge Systems, Inc. to Sponsor AESP's 18th National Energy Services Conference and Present its GreenGuard Sensor and Energy Savings Platform

Green Edge Systems, Inc, sponsor of the 18th National Energy Services Conference (AESP) to present its refrigerationTemperature Monitoring solutions at the AESP's 18th National Energy Services Conference, Hilton Clearwater Beach Resort, Clearwater Beach, FL, January 28-31, 2008.

Woodland Hills, CA (PRWEB) January 25, 2008

Green Edge Systems, Inc., a trusted leader of real time refrigeration temperature monitoring solutions for campuses, schools, hospitals, sponsor of the 18th National Energy Services Conference (AESP) to present its state-of-the-art hardware products, software and communication platforms at the AESP's 18th National Energy Services Conference, Hilton Clearwater Beach Resort, Clearwater Beach, FL, January 28-31, 2008.

FreshLoc is the market leader in wireless temperature and HACCP monitoring for school food services, Healthcare, food production and delivery and Hospitality.

The FreshLoc temperature monitoring system is designed to meet stringent needs of large districts. An advanced dashboard allows the monitoring of the entire district from a single, easily operated screen. The dashboard can be organized by location, type of equipment or both. With a single click, one can review in depth any alert and its actual status, reconfigure any sensor or group of sensors, and generate any report and much more.

Highlights of the FreshLoc Temperature Monitoring System for large school food services:
Web based temperature monitoring system available from everywhere; from within the school district, from home and from the road. The data is monitored from a 24/7, high security monitoring center with full back-up every few hours, geographically dispersed. The system is available 24/7 from any location; in the convenience of the home, work, and while on vacation and on the road. All the important data is constantly automatically updated and presented on the dashboard, and in particular, any active alert and information that needs immediate attention is displayed and can be review in detail through a single click. This data is available 24/7 from any location, in the convenience of the home, work, and while on vacation and on the road. Unlike most systems in the market, requiring a user to go to a computer at the campus in order to review problems, acknowledge alerts and stop escalating alerts, FreshLoc's system is available 24/7 from any Internet connection with no need to have a PC at the monitored kitchen. Small sensors with a commercially available replaceable battery; Batteries have an estimated 5-7 year lifetime. The sensors read temperatures every 2 minutes, so if the delay time before generating alerts when temperatures get out of range is set to 40 minutes, alerts are generated only after more than 20 consecutive out of range temperature readings rather than after just two or three consecutive out of range temperature readings done by most systems in the market that read temperatures every 15 minutes - avoiding false alerts that are common with these systems. The FreshLoc sensors are installed inside the fridge in most installations (no drilling or going through seals and voiding equipment warranties). With FreshLoc, sensors serve as back-up devices and log temperature data for at least 83 hours, thus ensuring that no temperature measurement is lost. The system continues logging temperatures when the network is down or on power outages. FreshLoc has temperature monitoring and web services experience for over 10 years; More than 3 Million readings are handled by FreshLoc per day throughout the United States. When someone receives a FreshLoc alert, they are only one click away from a full history of the failed equipment's monitored data. Schools are open less than 180 days per year, and about 9 hours per day. Therefore, for more than 80% of the time, the kitchens are closed and refrigeration problems are addressed by the FreshLoc advanced temperature monitoring system that is effectively monitored remotely with no need to come to the location in order to view the status of problems in the refrigeration system due to the fact that the servers where the software resides are located inside the school district. In order to acknowledge an alert or update its status - one simply replies to the received alert's text message. No need to travel to the office or even log into the system to acknowledge an alert or update its status. The FreshLoc temperature monitoring system is FDA 21 CFR Part 11 compliant for keeping Electronic records. Sensors can be grouped in different ways for easy configuration and alert management. The FreshLoc system provides the possibility to program alerts recipients and delay times for alerts per day of the week and hour of day for each sensor separately, per group of sensors or all sensors. The FreshLoc system provides a simple low cost solution to monitor dish washers. The FreshLoc system provides a simple low cost solution to monitor temperatures and location for school food service trucks. No need for a specialist to operate the systems, no software configuration and support are needed, no software or servers on site. With FreshLoc, the software is constantly and automatically upgraded to the latest software version. No need to stay with the same software version for years as typical done with most systems in the industry. FreshLoc can automatically monitor the food temperature in the refrigerators and freezers. Many schools still rely on manual recording of temperatures in refrigerators and freezers, hence always record air temperature, same as done by other automatic temperature monitoring systems in the market. One should always be concerned about the food temperature, keeping food safe and not only about the air temperature in refrigerators and freezers, a reading that the FreshLoc system provides as well. FreshLoc has the most advanced reporting system in the industry. One can schedule any report automatically and receive it daily, weekly, monthly or at any other interval. It can show readings every hour, 2 hours, 3 hours, 4 hours, etc. The FreshLoc system constantly analyzes how often equipment malfunctions, and provides alerts with suggestions for preventive maintenance for equipment that is about to fail.

Green Edge Systems, Inc., is a trusted leader of Technology Solutions for School Food Services that include HACCP wireless temperature monitoring and food safety solutions, state-of-the-art affordable hardware products, software and communication platforms, humidity refrigeration control and Digital Menu Boards that include the FreshLoc HACCP wireless temperature monitoring system, the iQuality PAR Tech Web Based Rugged HACCP Hand Held PDA Inspection System, the HumiFilters humidity cooler filter Blankets, the Epicure Digital Menu Boards for School Foodservices and the Tel-Tru Check-Temp thermometer calibrators. These systems provide key elements for implementing the required HACCP food safely that ensures food safely and substantial saving for school food services and efficient and modern operation of School Food Services.

To get additional information on the Freshloc HACCP Wireless Temperature Monitoring Systems for Food Services, the iQuality PAR Tech Web Based Rugged HACCP Hand Held PDA Inspection System, the Epicure Digital Menu systems, the HumiFilters Humidity Cooler Filter Blankets and the Tel-Tru Check-Temp thermometer calibrators or to set up a meeting and demonstration, visit us at one of the coming events or contact Green Edge Systems, Inc. at 818-825-8167.

Green Edge Systems Contact:
Tommy Orpaz
CEO
Woodland Hills, CA 91364
Www. GreenEdgeSystems. com

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Rascal® Insurance Services and Electric Mobility Corporation ® are proud to be corporate partners in The Case Management Resource Guide

Rascal® Insurance Services and Electric Mobility Corporation ® are proud to be corporate partners in The Case Management Resource Guide.

Rascal® Insurance Services and Electric Mobility Corporation ® are proud to be corporate partners in The Case Management Resource Guide.

SEWELL, NJ (PRWEB) September 17, 2004

Rascal® Insurance Services and Electric Mobility Corporation ® are proud to be corporate partners in The Case Management Resource Guide, published by Dorland Healthcare Information.

The 4-volume, 5,000+ pages Resource Guide is used by case managers, discharge planners, managed care contracting staff, sales and marketing professionals, search firms, and information & referral agencies throughout the United States. It is also a free, searchable Web site located at www. cmrg. com.

Since 1974, Rascal® Insurance Services and Electric Mobility Corporation ® has been helping make people's lives better by providing a complete line of Rascal® Powerchairs, Rascal® Scooters, accessories and transport systems. Our Insurance Specialists will work with you to help provide the correct model of mobility vehicle that best fits your patient’s needs, and upon delivery, we'll show your patient how to operate the vehicle and answer any questions they may have. You can rest assured that with Rascal you're offering your patients the very best. We have nearly a half million satisfied customers worldwide. For more information visit our website: www. rascalinsurance. com or call 800-718-2082.

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KCI Technologies Moves Headquarters to Green Building

KCI Technologies Moves Headquarters to Green Building

KCI Technologies Inc. has moved its Hunt Valley, Md., headquarters to a new green building located at the Highlands Office Park in Sparks.

Sparks, MD (Vocus) January 12, 2009

KCI Technologies Inc.], a multi-disciplined engineering firm with offices in the Northeast, Southeast and Mid-Atlantic, has moved its Hunt Valley, Md., headquarters to a new green building located at the Highlands Office Park in Sparks. The move aligns the firm with its strategic goals for growth and sustainable business operations. The new address is 936 Ridgebrook Road, Sparks, MD 21152.

In 2009, KCI will pursue a U. S. Green Building Council Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification for the four-story facility, which uses resources more efficiently than traditional office buildings and offers employees a healthier and more comfortable work environment.

"The move to a green building is the first in a series of steps as part of our increasing commitment to sustainable operations," said KCI Chairman and CEO Terry F. Neimeyer, PE. "We will continue to support and expand our green design practices, as well as implement strategic planning initiatives that reduce our carbon footprint."

Ranked the second largest Baltimore-area engineering firm by the Baltimore Business Journal, KCI employs engineers, environmental scientists, surveyors, planners and construction professionals. Its own engineers and LEED experts contributed to the design of the green building.

The facility features high-performance climate control, plumbing and electrical systems; a white solar reflective roof; and water-efficient landscaping. Materials selection was critical, with at least 20 percent purchased from local manufacturers and 50 percent of the wood-based materials built with products certified by the Forest Stewardship Council. Green-label carpet and low-emitting paints and stains were selected to ensure good indoor air quality. Materials used for cubicles, countertops and other office features contain recycled content.

More than 550 employee-owners work out of the Sparks building. In addition to the green features, the new facility offers employees more space, more natural light, and other amenities, including a fitness center and locker rooms.

KCI Technologies
With sales of $142 million in 2007, KCI Technologies Inc. is ranked 80 on the Engineering News-Record's current list of the top 500 engineering firms in the country. Roughly 1,000 KCI employee owners support clients from more than two dozen offices throughout the Northeast, Southeast and Mid-Atlantic. KCI offers environmental, transportation, telecommunications, construction, facilities and land development services to government, institutional and private-sector clients. For more information, visit www. kci. com.

CONTACT:
Chris Carbone
410.891.1754

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