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MOL Group and Wood Group Executives Join AspenTech OPTIMIZE™ 2013 Keynote Lineup

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MOL Group and Wood Group Executives Join AspenTech OPTIMIZE™ 2013 Keynote Lineup

Dr. Béla Kelemen, SVP, MOL Group Supply Chain Management, and John Kearney, Technical Director, Wood Group to Share Industry Perspectives for Global Process Manufacturing and Engineering Companies

BURLINGTON, Mass.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Aspen Technology, Inc. (NAS: AZPN) , a leading provider of software and services to the process industries, announced the addition of Dr. Béla Kelemen, Senior Vice President of MOL Group Supply Chain Management (SCM), and John Kearney, Technical Director of Wood Group, to address AspenTech’s global audience at OPTIMIZE 2013. Kelemen and Kearney join Professor George Stephanopoulos of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), and AspenTech’s President and CEO Mark Fusco and Executive Vice President, Manolis Kotzabasakis, as headline speakers at OPTIMIZE 2013‘s opening plenary session.

Dr. Kelemen is Senior Vice President of MOL Group Supply Chain Management. Previously, he served as Senior Vice President of MOL Group Refining and Marketing and Vice President of MOL Group Refining. Before joining MOL Group, Kelemen held various senior-level sales and trading roles, including Director of Refinery & Marketing at Slovnaft, where he now serves as a board member.

John Kearney, Technical Director, Wood Group, has more than 30 years of industry experience, holding senior leadership positions in engineering, construction, and operations and maintenance. He has worked with the world’s leading Exploration & Production companies including Shell, BP and ExxonMobil.

Professor George Stephanopoulos is the Arthur D. Little Professor of Chemical Engineering at MIT, and a Principal Investigator in the Process Systems Engineering Lab. He has received numerous honors and awards over the years, and is the author of Intelligent Systems in Process Engineering: Paradigms for Product and Process Design and Chemical Process Control: An Introduction to Theory and Practice.

About the AspenTech OPTIMIZE Conference

AspenTech’s OPTIMIZE is the only conference dedicated to the exchange of engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain best practices for the process industries. OPTIMIZE brings together thought leaders, influencers, and experts from the top process manufacturers and engineering firms worldwide to share insight to reduce costs, improve margins, and increase profit using aspenONE® software.

Featuring nearly 100 real-world cases presented by AspenTech customers, OPTIMIZE 2013 will take place in Boston from May 6-8. Sponsors and media partners include Microsoft, AIChE, Applied Control

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KBR Receives Gold Corporate Partner Status Award from the Institution of Chemical Engineers

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KBR Receives Gold Corporate Partner Status Award from the Institution of Chemical Engineers

HOUSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)– KBR (NYS: KBR) announced today that it has been named as Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE’s) newest Gold Corporate Partner. This award recognizes KBR‘s long standing commitment and leadership to the chemical engineering industry.

IChemE is the global professional membership organization representing the Chemical Engineering industry and the only organization to award chartered status to suitably qualified chemical engineers. Founded in 1922, IChemE now has more than 35,000 members around the world.

The IChemE’s Chief Executive Officer, David Brown, formally presented KBR with the partner certificate at KBR‘s Greenford office in London, U.K. The corporate partnership recognizes organizations that demonstrate a sustained commitment to employees, IChemE and the wider process industries. KBR became only the third recipient of the Gold partnership, alongside Sellafield Ltd. and the Abu Dhabi Operating Company.

As a Gold Corporate Partner, KBR has demonstrated a commitment to attracting more talented young people into chemical engineering; working with chemical engineering students to ensure they’re prepared for careers in the industry; supporting its chemical engineering employees working towards Chartered Chemical Engineer and Fellow status; and sharing knowledge and expertise with the wider profession.

“KBR is delighted to accept this prestigious award from IChemE and values its recognition of the great importance KBR places on the development of its engineers,” said Farhan Mujib, Executive Vice President of Operations, KBR.

KBR is a global engineering, construction and services company supporting the energy, hydrocarbon, government services, minerals, civil infrastructure, power, industrial, and commercial markets. For more information, visit www.kbr.com.

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Kettering University, Hendrickson Team up for Co-Op Reception for Chicago-Area High School Students

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Kettering University, Hendrickson Team up for Co-Op Reception for Chicago-Area High School Students

WOODRIDGE, Ill.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Kettering University and Hendrickson Truck Commercial Vehicle Systems, one of the University’s top co-op partners, are teaming up for a reception for high school students interested in Kettering University in the Chicago area from 6-8 p.m. April 8.

The event will give students an opportunity to learn more about Kettering University‘s innovative co-op and experiential-based Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) education model and will give insight into what both a co-op and career with an international industry leader like Hendrickson entails. Along with meeting Hendrickson officials, attendees will also be able to meet with Kettering University admissions and co-op representatives as well as talk with current Kettering University students who co-op with Hendrickson and alumni who work there.

“This is an amazing opportunity for potential students to see firsthand the value of cooperative education from one of Kettering University‘s premier co-op partners,” said Lisa Macon, assistant director of admissions at Kettering University.

High school juniors and seniors interested in attending should RSVP to Lisa Macon at lmacon@kettering.edu by April 5.

About Kettering University

Kettering University is a nationally-recognized STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) and Business university and a national leader in combining a rigorous academic environment with rich opportunities for experiential learning and cooperative education and a focus on the learning experience of the individual student. Kettering students develop globally competitive skills and knowledge, along with the soft skills needed to apply both successfully in real-life situations. Kettering was one of the first universities to recognize the extraordinary talents and promise of FIRST students and has awarded $2.5 million in scholarships to FIRST participants since 1999. Kettering’s 1,900 undergraduates and 1,000 graduate students choose from 15 undergraduate and 9 master’s degrees, plus more than 50 minors, specialties, concentrations and courses of study. Some of Kettering’s fastest growing academic majors are Bioinformatics, Chemical Engineering and BioChemistry. Visit www.kettering.edu.

About Hendrickson Truck Commercial Vehicle Systems

Hendrickson Truck Commercial Vehicle Systems is the leading global manufacturer and supplier of medium- and heavy-duty mechanical, elastomeric and air suspensions; integrated and non-integrated axle systems; auxiliary lift axle systems; parabolic and multi-leaf springs; bumper and trim components to the global commercial transportation industry. Visit www.hendrickson-intl.com.

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Coeur Announces Nomination of Randolph E. Gress to Board of Directors

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Coeur Announces Nomination of Randolph E. Gress to Board of Directors

COEUR D’ALENE, Idaho–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Coeur d’Alene Mines Corporation (the “Company” or “Coeur”) (NYS: CDE) (TSX: CDM) today announced that Randolph E. Gress has been nominated for election to the Board of Directors at the Company’s 2013 annual meeting of shareholders to be held May 14, 2013. Upon his election, Mr. Gress is expected to be appointed to the Audit Committee and the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee.

Mr. Gress, an experienced industrial CEO with a wide range of international exposure, brings over 34 years of experience to Coeur’s Board. Mr. Gress is Chairman, Chief Executive Officer, and Director of Innophos Holdings, Inc., a leading international producer of performance-critical and nutritional specialty ingredients for the food, beverage, dietary supplements, pharmaceutical and industrial end markets. Mr. Gress has been with Innophos since its formation in 2004 when Bain Capital purchased Rhodia SA’s North American specialty phosphate business. Prior to his time at Innophos, Mr. Gress was with Rhodia since 1997 and held various positions including Global President of Specialty Phosphates (with two years based in the U.K.) and Vice-President and General Manager of the NA Sulfuric Acid and Regeneration businesses. From 1982 to 1997, Mr. Gress served in various roles at FMC Corporation including Corporate Strategy and various manufacturing, marketing, and supply chain positions. Mr. Gress has a B.S.E. in Chemical Engineering from Princeton University and an M.B.A. from Harvard Business School.

“We are pleased to have Randy join Coeur’s Board of Directors,” said Robert E. Mellor, Coeur’s Chairman of the Board. “Mr. Gress brings significant corporate leadership experience, having guided his company through the challenges of private equity ownership and an IPO. He has led Innophos Holdings, Inc. as a public company since its IPO in 2006.”

About Coeur

Coeur d’Alene Mines Corporation is the largest U.S.-based primary silver producer and a growing gold producer. The Company has four precious metals mines in the Americas generating strong production, sales and cash flow in continued robust metals markets. Coeur produces from its wholly owned operations: the Palmarejo silver-gold mine in Mexico, the San Bartolomé silver mine in Bolivia, the Rochester silver-gold mine in Nevada and the Kensington gold mine in Alaska. The Company also owns a non-operating interest in a mine in Australia, and conducts ongoing exploration activities in Mexico, Argentina, Nevada, Alaska and Bolivia.

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Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Announces Dr. K. Anji Reddy Has Passed Away

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Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories Announces Dr. K. Anji Reddy Has Passed Away

HYDERABAD, India–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Dr. K. Anji Reddy, Founder & Chairman of Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories Ltd., passed away this evening in Hyderabad. He was ailing for some time.

Dr. Reddy’s mission in life was to provide innovative new medicines at a price that the common man could afford. His passion for research became legendary when Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories Ltd. became the first pharmaceutical company of India to initiate basic drug discovery research in 1993. A B.Sc graduate from Bombay University with specialization in Pharmaceutical Science and Fine Chemicals, Dr. Reddy obtained his Ph.D in Chemical Engineering from National Chemical Laboratory, Pune. Soon after his studies, he served in the state-owned IDPL before he founded the company in 1984.

Under his leadership, the company became a pioneer and trendsetter in the Indian pharmaceutical industry. Dr. Reddy also set-up the “Institute of Life Sciences” at Hyderabad, which is a public-private partnership with the Government of Andhra Pradesh for carrying out cutting edge research in Life Sciences. Critically aware of his own responsibility to society, Dr. Reddy in the last decade was renowned for his outcome based institutionalized philanthropy that positively impacted the lives of nearly 5 million underprivileged citizens, mainly children and youth.

In 1998, Dr. Reddy set up the Naandi Foundation as a Public Charitable Trust. Naandi is probably India‘s largest rural safe drinking water provider, and gives midday meals to 1.3 million government school-going children and farmers. Dr. Reddy took up the cause of safe motherhood and newborn care, thereby reducing maternal and neo-natal care in India. He also spearheaded and founded the Neo Natal Intensive Care and Emergencies called “NICE Foundation,” the only institute for newborns in Asia that also does large scale community outreach programs, saving a number of lives on a daily basis.

Satish Reddy, MD and COO of Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories Ltd. and son to Dr. Reddy said: “Dr. Reddy touched millions of lives through his contribution to the Pharmaceutical industry and his Philanthropic efforts. In improving access to affordable, high quality medicines and in innovation, his contributions have been extraordinary. His philanthropic initiatives made a difference in the lives of so many Indians in the areas of livelihood, education, clean drinking water and healthcare. A nation is grateful to a man who paved a way for the delivery of affordable medicines to the masses and made us believe and take pride in innovation as a means to prosperity.”

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California American Water President Robert MacLean Appointed to California Chamber of Commerce Board

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California American Water President Robert MacLean Appointed to California Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors

SACRAMENTO, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– California American Water President Robert MacLean has been appointed to the California Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors.

The California Chamber of Commerce (CalChamber) is the largest, broad-based business advocate to government in California. Made up of 100 top executives from member companies throughout California, CalChamber is a not-for-profit organization promoting international trade and investment as well as stimulating job growth in California. MacLean will provide his knowledge and leadership as the Chamber continues their pursuit of protecting employers’ rights, interests and fostering a growing economy throughout the state and nation.

MacLean has been with American Water since 2001. Appointed to his current position in 2009, MacLean leads a team of about 300 employees providing reliable, high-quality water and wastewater services to 600,000 customers in six districts throughout California. His leadership is valued by customers, regulators, employees and public officials and he has enhanced California American Water‘s performance through his experience and expertise in the industry.

MacLean is actively involved in community efforts and will continue to strengthen the communities California American Water serves as a member of the Board.

MacLean earned his master’s degree in Applied Science in Civil Engineering from Polytechnique University in Montreal and his bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering from McGill University in Montreal.

California American Water, a wholly owned subsidiary of American Water (NYS: AWK) , provides high-quality and reliable water and/or wastewater services to approximately 600,000 people.

Founded in 1886, American Water is the largest publicly traded U.S. water and wastewater utility company. With headquarters in Voorhees, N.J., the company employs approximately 6,700 dedicated professionals who provide drinking water, wastewater and other related services to an estimated 14 million people in more than 30 states and parts of Canada.

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Gold nanorods provide whole new way of harvesting energy from the sun

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A new method of harvesting the Sun’s energy is emerging, thanks to scientists at UC Santa Barbara’s Departments of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, and Materials. Though still in its infancy, the research promises to convert sunlight into energy using a process based on metals that are more robust than many of the semiconductors used in conventional methods. The researchers’ findings are published in the latest issue of the journal Nature Nanotechnology. …read more
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