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Monday, August 9, 2010

Investorideas.com - Water Stocks; News for Wescorp Energy Inc. (OTC.BB: WSCE), ITT (NYSE: ITT) and Tetra Tech (NASDAQ: TTEK)

Investorideas.com - Water Stocks; News for Wescorp Energy Inc. (OTC.BB: WSCE), ITT (NYSE: ITT) and Tetra Tech (NASDAQ: TTEK)


Smart investors are looking at the water sector as global water issues escalate

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August 9, 2010 www.Water-Stocks.com, an investor and industry portal for the water sector within Investorideas.com reports on recent news and developments with publicly traded water companies, Wescorp Energy Inc. (OTC.BB: WSCE), ITT (NYSE: ITT) and Tetra Tech (NASDAQ: TTEK).


Smart investors are looking at the water sector as global water issues escalate.


At the recent Sixth International Conference on Sustainable Water Environment at the University of Delaware President Patrick Harker spoke on the he urgent need for safe and sustainable water resources around the world:
1.1 billion people live without clean drinking water.2.6 billion people lack adequate sanitation.1.8 million people die every year from diarrheal diseases.3,900 children die every day from water-borne diseases.The world's population tripled in the 20th century, while the use of renewable water resources grew six-foldSource: http://www.udel.edu/udaily/2011/aug/water080310.html


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Water Stocks; ITT (NYSE: ITT) Declares Third-Quarter Dividend of $0.25 Per ShareWHITE PLAINS, N.Y. - August 9, 2010 (Investorideas.com water stocks newswire) - The Board of Directors of ITT Corporation (NYSE: ITT) today declared a cash dividend of $0.25 per share for the third quarter of 2010. Full news: http://www.investorideas.com/news/water/8092.asp


Water Stocks; Tetra Tech (NASDAQ: TTEK) Awarded $50 Million Millennium Challenge Corporation A/E Services ContractPASADENA, Calif. - August 9, 2010 (Investorideas.com water stocks newswire) - Tetra Tech, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTEK) announced today that it has been awarded a $50 million contract to provide indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (ID/IQ) architecture/engineering (A/E) servicesFull News: http://www.investorideas.com/news/water/8091.asp


Water Stocks News; Upgraded Design of Wescorp's (OTCBB: WSCE) Mobile H2Omaxx Unit Increases Capacity to 10,000 Barrels Per DayCALGARY, ALBERTA - August 6, 2010 (Investorideas.com Water Stocks Newswire) - Wescorp Energy Inc. (OTC.BB: WSCE), a clean water technology company focused on implementing its low-cost solutions into several marketsFull News: http://www.investorideas.com/CO/WSCE/news/8061.asp


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About Wescorp (OTC.BB: WSCE)
Wescorp Energy Inc. (www.wescorpenergy.com) is a clean water solutions company focused on implementing its superior yet low cost solutions into the oil and gas production industry.Investors can view the full company profile at http://www.investorideas.com/CO/WSCE/or visit the company website at http://www.wescorpenergy.com/


About Middlesex Water Company
Incorporated as a water utility in 1897, Middlesex Water Company (NASDAQ:MSEX) provides a full range of regulated and non-regulated water, wastewater utility and related services in parts of New Jersey, Delaware and Pennsylvania. Middlesex Water engages in collecting, treating, distributing and selling water for domestic, commercial, municipal industrial and fire protection purposes.


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Friday, August 6, 2010

Investorideas.com - Water Stocks News; Upgraded Design of Wescorp's (OTCBB:WSCE) Mobile H2Omaxx Unit Increases Capacity to 10,000 Barrels Per Day

Investorideas.com - Water Stocks News; Upgraded Design of Wescorp's (OTCBB:WSCE) Mobile H2Omaxx Unit Increases Capacity to 10,000 Barrels Per Day


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CALGARY, ALBERTA - August 6, 2010 (Investorideas.com Water Stocks Newswire) - Wescorp Energy Inc. (OTC.BB:WSCE), a clean water technology company focused on implementing its low-cost solutions into several markets, including the oil & gas and marine industries, has upgraded the design and increased the capacity of its H2Omaxx mobile hydrocarbon water remediation unit currently in production.


In March, Wescorp announced it had entered into an agreement with K-Line Trailers Ltd. (www.klinetrailers.com) for the design and construction of a mobile 3,000 barrel-per-day commercial grade H2Omaxx unit. K-Line, a Vancouver-based specialty equipment design and fabrication company, is now building instead the next generation self-contained, mobile H2Omaxx unit. The new 10,000 barrel-per-day unit is designed to be rapidly transported to remote locations.


The design phase of the increased capacity new unit is now complete; fabrication has begun, and Wescorp expects to take delivery of the new unit by the end of September. Upon completion of the commissioning phase, the unit will be available to be marketed for potential customer sites, initially in Western Canada. Wescorp also intends to market the unit's services in the Gulf of Mexico area.


Robert G. Power, Executive Chairman of Wescorp, stated, "We expect that testing and commercial operations of this larger unit will demonstrate that increasing the capacity of H2Omaxx does not diminish its effectiveness, but instead increases potential applications. Operationally, the mobile unit is designed to be easy to use and to quickly and efficiently process larger volumes of hydrocarbon-contaminated water."

This mobile, 10,000 barrel-per-day unit is designed to be rapidly placed on sites for the purposes of demonstrating the technology and for use for short-term commercial operations. The unit will have its own storage, separation and containment tanks, micro-aeration generators, and firmware and computer automation technology to allow water remediation with minimal human supervision.


Benefits of H2Omaxx Technology
Use of H2Omaxx will provide important cost benefits to the operator when compared with the traditional multi-technology approach to remediate water. H2Omaxx will lower both the operator's capital costs and operating costs significantly. Further, H2Omaxx is designed to introduce new revenue through the capture of barrels of oil for sale that would otherwise be subject to disposal.


In earlier tests and demonstrations, H2Omaxx has been proven to be a safe, effective, economical and environmentally friendly process for cleaning and separating oil and solids from water. Using Wescorp's nano-aeration technology, independent test results have shown it can reduce the oil content in produced water to less than 10 parts per million without the use of chemicals, filters or heat.

About Wescorp
Wescorp Energy Inc. (www.wescorpenergy.com) is a clean water solutions company focused on implementing its superior yet low cost solutions into the oil and gas production industry.
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Tuesday, August 3, 2010

Investorideas.com - Water Stocks; News and Developments for Wescorp Energy Inc. (OTC.BB: WSCE), Middlesex Water Company (NASDAQ:MSEX) and Calgon Carbon Corporation (NYSE: CCC)

Investorideas.com - Water Stocks; News and Developments for Wescorp Energy Inc. (OTC.BB: WSCE), Middlesex Water Company (NASDAQ:MSEX) and Calgon Carbon Corporation (NYSE: CCC)

August 3, 2010 www.Water-Stocks.com, an investor and industry portal for the water sector within Investorideas.com reports on recent news and developments with publicly traded water companies, Wescorp Energy Inc. (OTC.BB: WSCE), Middlesex Water Company (NASDAQ:MSEX) and Calgon Carbon Corporation (NYSE: CCC).


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Wescorp (OTCBB: WSCE) Updates H2Omaxx Unit Operations at Cancen
CALGARY, ALBERTA - July 29, 2010 (Investorideas.com Water Stocks Newswire) - Wescorp Energy Inc. (OTC.BB:WSCE), a clean water technology company focused on implementing its low-cost solutions into several markets, including the oil & gas and marine industries, today provided an update on the operations of its H2Omaxx unit operating in its first commercial environment.
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Calgon Carbon (NYSE: CCC) Announces Second Quarter Results
PITTSBURGH - (Investorideas.com water stocks newswire) - Calgon Carbon Corporation (NYSE: CCC) announced results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2010.
The company reported net income of $2.9 million for the second quarter of 2010, as compared to net income of $6.1 million for the second quarter of 2009. On a fully diluted basis, net income per common share for the second quarter of 2010 was $0.05, as compared to $0.11 for the second quarter of 2009.
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Middlesex Water Company (NASDAQ:MSEX) Reports Financial Results for Second Quarter
ISELIN, NJ - August 2, 2010 (Investorideas.com Water Stocks Newswire) - Middlesex Water Company (NASDAQ:MSEX) today reported second quarter operating revenues of $26.5 million compared to $23.1 million for the same period in 2009, an increase of 15.0%. Net income for the quarter rose to $4.4 million from $2.8 million in the same quarter of 2009, an increase of 55.4%. Earnings applicable to common stock for the quarter were $4.4 million, or $0.31 per basic share, compared with $2.8 million, or $0.21 per basic share, in 2009. Diluted earnings per share for the quarter were $0.31, compared to $0.21 in 2009. For the six months, ended June 30, 2010, net income increased $1.8 million or 42.2% from the same period in 2009.
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About Wescorp (OTC.BB: WSCE)
Wescorp Energy Inc. (www.wescorpenergy.com) is a clean water solutions company focused on implementing its superior yet low cost solutions into the oil and gas production industry.
Investors can view the full company profile at http://www.investorideas.com/CO/WSCE/or visit the company website at http://www.wescorpenergy.com/


About Middlesex Water Company
Incorporated as a water utility in 1897, Middlesex Water Company (NASDAQ:MSEX) provides a full range of regulated and non-regulated water, wastewater utility and related services in parts of New Jersey, Delaware and Pennsylvania. Middlesex Water engages in collecting, treating, distributing and selling water for domestic, commercial, municipal industrial and fire protection purposes.
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Disclaimer: Middlesex Water Company (NASDAQ:MSEX) is an advertising showcase company on water-stocks.com and Investorideas.com (500 per month) Wescorp (OTCBB: WSCE is a paid advertising showcase stock by a third party; 2500 per month plus stock options)Our sites do not make recommendations. Nothing on our sites should be construed as an offer or solicitation to buy or sell products or securities. We attempt to research thoroughly, but we offer no guarantees as to the accuracy of information presented. All Information relating to featured companies is sourced from public documents and/ or the company and is not the opinion of our web sites. This site is currently compensated by featured showcase companies MSEX, news submissions and online advertising. Compensation Disclosure and disclaimers: www.InvestorIdeas.com/About/Disclaimer.asp, http://www.investorideas.com/About/News/Clientspecifics.asp
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Friday, July 30, 2010

Investorideas.com - Green Stocks; GrDF Selects Itron (NASDAQ: ITRI) to Deploy Smart Metering System in France

Investorideas.com - Green Stocks; GrDF Selects Itron (NASDAQ: ITRI) to Deploy Smart Metering System in France


Green Stocks; GrDF Selects Itron (NASDAQ: ITRI) to Deploy Smart Metering System in France
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LIBERTY LAKE, Wash. - July 29, 2010 (Investorideas.com renewable energy/green news) - Itron, Inc. (NASDAQ: ITRI) announced today that Gaz reseau Distribution France (GrDF), the main gas utility in France and 100% owned subsidiary of GdF Suez, has chosen Itron to deploy its EverBlu™ fixed data collection system to 5,000 residential customers in Saint-Omer, North of France.
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As part of the European Energy Directives and following recommendations from the CRE* (Commission de RĂ©gulation de l'Energie) to begin testing smart meters in France, GrDF decided to set up various pilot programs, in four different towns, for residential gas meters over a period of one year. The objective of this experiment is to study the possibility of a future mass deployment for France's 11 million residential gas consumers.


In Saint-Omer, Itron is providing automated meter reading by supplying, installing and maintaining its EverBlu fixed data collection system. With its reliable, self-healing wireless mesh network and graphical data analysis and reporting tools, EverBlu is the ideal choice for utilities looking to streamline operations and acquire more detailed consumption data in a variety of environments. To date, Itron has already automated 4,000 points.


Benefits for end-users will include remote reading (no need for the customer to be present), more accurate and frequent readings (monthly or any time there is a change in the contract) and an improved understanding of gas consumption—thereby enabling a change in gas usage behaviour (source GrDF).


This pilot demonstrates Itron's capacity to develop and deploy complete solutions, including smart gas meters, infrastructure and associated software.
Commented Marcel Regnier, senior VP and COO, Itron International, "Itron has a broad experience with major energy utilities all over the world, and has several initial deployments with key gas distribution companies in Europe. We are very proud to have a leading role in this project which confirms Itron as a strong and reliable partner for future pilots and implementations in smart metering."


* CRE is an independent administrative authority, responsible for the smooth functioning of the electric & gas markets in France.
About Itron:
Itron Inc. is a leading technology provider to the global energy and water industries. Our company is the world's leading provider of intelligent metering, data collection and utility software solutions, with nearly 8,000 utilities worldwide relying on our technology to optimize the delivery and use of energy and water. Our products include electricity, gas, water and heat meters, data collection and communication systems, including automated meter reading (AMR) and advanced metering infrastructure (AMI); meter data management and related software applications; as well as project management, installation, and consulting services. To know more, start here: www.itron.com.
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Thursday, July 29, 2010

Investorideas.com - Water Stocks News; Wescorp (OTCBB:WSCE) Updates H2Omaxx Unit Operations at Cancen

Investorideas.com - Water Stocks News; Wescorp (OTCBB:WSCE) Updates H2Omaxx Unit Operations at Cancen


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CALGARY, ALBERTA - July 29, 2010 (Investorideas.com Water Stocks Newswire) - Wescorp Energy Inc. (OTC.BB:WSCE), a clean water technology company focused on implementing its low-cost solutions into several markets, including the oil & gas and marine industries, today provided an update on the operations of its H2Omaxx unit operating in its first commercial environment.


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As previously announced, the 2,000 barrel-per-day H2Omaxx unit was connected in May to treat contaminated water and hydrocarbon waste material collected at the operating facilities at Cancen Oil Canada Corporation’s oil recovery and disposal New Sarepta treatment site, outside of Edmonton, Alberta. The site was selected because it receives a wide range of oil-contaminated fluids, thereby enabling H2Omaxx to be utilized under a broad range of input products.


Throughout June and July, Cancen experienced challenges in maintaining continuous operation of its New Sarepta fluid disposal well. With the disposal well not operating to receive the treated fluids, and without alternate storage, the H2Omaxx unit was prevented from continuous processing. "While during this period, the H2Omaxx unit did not have an opportunity to operate 24/7, it did receive and treat a wide range of oil-contaminated fluids," stated Robert G. Power, Executive Chairman of Wescorp. "We maximized the use of the site during this time by treating available fluids. This included fluids that have much higher oil content than any the H2Omaxx unit had previously treated.

"While H2Omaxx previously had treated produced water, which included approximately 2%-3% oil content, we were able at the Cancen site to successfully treat fluids with oil content up to 15%. This is an important development, as it provides further strong operating evidence that the H2Omaxx system offers a very wide range of water remediation capabilities that will enable customers to experience significant cost savings over traditional multi-technology remediation systems."


Cancen has now advised Wescorp that the disposal well is operating on a continuous, partial capacity basis, enabling the unit to operate 24/7. Wescorp also now has access to three large fluid storage tanks on-site, which will enable the treatment of additional contaminated fluids if the disposal well operation is interrupted for a period of time.
"Our goal is to demonstrate the superiority of the Wescorp H2Omaxx technology in a commercial environment," continued Power. "On July 21st, we began a 30-day, 24-hour operating cycle, operating the unit without continuous on-site supervision. Importantly, the oil contamination levels of the in-going fluid to be treated, and the treated fluid, will both be tested regularly. The test results of those fluids will be submitted to independent laboratories for analysis and reporting. We believe that these tests will document the operational effectiveness and specific cost savings of H2Omaxx in comparison with competing technologies. If we receive the lab results a few weeks after the conclusion of the 30-day run, we can expect to publish summary test result data by mid-September."


About Wescorp
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Wednesday, July 28, 2010

Investorideas.com - Mineral & Resource recovery from wastewater – a new paradigm

Investorideas.com - Mineral & Resource recovery from wastewater – a new paradigm


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July 28, 2010
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(Investorideas.com water stocks newswire, www.water-stocks.com) Everywhere you look people are trying to do more with less. Reduce costs, increase efficiency, reduce energy use, recover resources. There are strong economic drivers to do all of these things, they also happen to be sustainable.
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Last Thursday (July 22nd 2010) I moderated the first in the BlueTech Tracker(TM) Webinar series: Mineral & Resource Recovery from Wastewater. We featured four companies with innovative technologies, and perhaps even more importantly, innovative business models. The companies were Ostara Nutrient Recovery Technologies, Calera, CASTion and Oberon. Ostara produces a slow release fertilizer product, Crystal Green(TM) from wastewater, Calera, a Khosla Ventures backed company whose technology is part of a new infrastructure designed to view carbon, not as a pollutant, but as a resource. Calera might be accused of having a Superman complex in the cleantech sector, in that their technology simultaneously contributes to solving two of the most pressing environmental issues of our time: climate change and water scarcity. Calera sequesters carbon from power plants, produces a low carbon cement and helps to desalinate water. The CASTion Corporation has an Ammonia Recovery Process (ARP) which can produce an ammonia fertilizer product from wastewater and recently won a $27.1M contract with the City of New York to provide a cost effective method for the City to achieve compliance at its 26th Ward Wastewater Treatment plant.
Concluding the quartet, was Oberon FMR. Oberon takes wastewater from the food processing industry, and through the application of some clever biotechnology (single cell protein synthesis), produces a value added, high protein, fish meal replacement for use in the aquaculture industry.
A few key take-aways:
1. This is about Costs
To get out of the starting gate with wastewater technologies in this area, you have to have a compelling value proposition. Resource recovery can enable a technology provider to off-set operational and capital costs and thereby provide a cost effective solution to their clients.
Ahren Britton, CTO with Ostara put it very succintly with the observation, 'as a standalone wastewater treatment technology, we wont always be the cheapest way to remove phosphorus; as a fertilizer production company, we might not compete with current ore prices, but put the two together, and that's what makes for the winning proposition'.
David Delasanta, President of CASTion noted that the decision by the City of New York to go with their ARP system on a new project was driven by economics. The City had a regulatory requirement to remove ammonia and the ARP system represented the lowest cost option occupying the smallest footprint. The City in fact sole-sourced this option from CASTion.
The Sustainability and political angle can help to push these projects over the line, as the person who finally signs off on expenditure is likely to be a political animal. However, to get this far in the process, you first have to convince the people on the ground that this is a good idea, and their concerns tend to be less politically motivated and more related to 'will this work and how much will it cost?'.
Seth Terry, Oberon VP of Operations said they have found that the Corporate Sustainability angle of their approach to turn food processing wastewater into a feedstock for fish meal replacement production, has peaked the interest of a number of major Corporations and was one of the factors which helped them to secure a contract with Miller Coors to construct a full-scale demonstration facility at their site.
Here again though, there is a monetary value to a company in terms of brand value to be able to show its shareholders that instead of generating a waste product which required disposal, they were able to 'up-cycle' the resources in their wastewater and in doing so, off-set the unsustainable harvesting of biomass from oceans to produce fish-meal for fish farms.
2. Resource Recovery is becoming a geo-political and security issue
Certain resources such as phosphorus are becoming a geo-political issue. China has recently put an export tax on phosphorus to discourage the export of this valuable commodity, to preseve it and keep it a home to enable food production. China is known for its ability to take a long term view on things and this is an early indicator of how important this resource may become. It is worth noting, that like oil, phosphorus resources are found in a number of unstable regions of the world.
3. Companies which succeed in this area need to know two markets
The flip side of producing a product while treating a waste, is that you need to simultaneously build an outlet and channels to market for your product, at the same time as you are developing the infrastructure to produce it. This is challenging when working with a variable feedstock (wastewater) and when the quantities you produce, initially, do not make a dent in the larger market for that commodity.
To succeed, companies need to understand the wastewater treatment market and also, understand the market for the commodity they are producing.
In the case of Calera, this means they have to know the concrete and aggregate business. In the case of Oberon, they have to know the fish-meal business. Ostara and CASTion both have to understand the dynamics of the fertilizer industry. When you hear Calera CEO, Brent Constanz speak about the nuances of the concrete and aggregate market, and then switch back to the importance of piloting on different wastewater streams, you get a feel for the level and depth of understanding required to succeed in straddling these divergent worlds.
At least a part of the sustainable business advantage these companies have, is their ability to understand and create a business model which meets customers needs on both sides of the fence. Companies that can do this are pulling away from the herd. When you combine this with technical know-how, continued innovation and a strong IP position, you have a sustainable first mover advantage which will be difficult for a 'me-too' to catch up with in the short term.
The next Webinar in our BlueTech Tracker(TM) Series is on Thursday July 29th at 12 noon PST and will put the spotlight on Microbial Fuel Cells and Bioelectrochemical systems. This group of technologies has the potential to generate electricity from wastewater and produce fuels and chemicals which can be sold. Companies such as Emefcy and Bilexys are bringing these technologies to market.
Eytan Levy, CEO of Emefcy, recently received funding from Pond Ventures to bring its MFC technology to market with a focus initially on high strength industrial wastewater streams. The Australian technology start-up Bilexys uses bioelectrochemical systems to produce commodity chemicals such as sodium hydroxide and hydrogen peroxide.
Again the approach is the same, how to squeeze some value out of that wastewater.
Paul O'Callaghan is Principal of O2 Environmental, a consultancy group providing water technology market expertise, founder of the BlueTech Innovation Forum and co-author of 'Water Technology Markets 2010'.
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Saturday, July 24, 2010

Investorideas.com - Water Stocks; SUMMIT GLOBAL MANAGEMENT ADDS BILL BRENNAN AS EQUITY PORTFOLIO MANAGER

Investorideas.com - Water Stocks; SUMMIT GLOBAL MANAGEMENT ADDS BILL BRENNAN AS EQUITY PORTFOLIO MANAGER

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SAN DIEGO - July 20, 2010 (Investorideas.com water stocks newswire) – Summit Global Management, the recognized pioneer and market leader in specialized water investment strategies, has hired William S. Brennan as a Principal and Portfolio Manager to add further depth and capability to Summit's industry-leading roster of water investment professionals. Brennan rejoins the founding team of Summit's water equity strategies, having served on the Advisory Board for the launch of Summit's flagship global product in 1999.



Brennan was previously the Founding Partner of Brennan Investment Partners, which served as portfolio manager and sub-advisor to the Kinetics Water Infrastructure Fund (KWINX) since its inception in June 2007. The Kinetics mutual fund was Morningstar rated as 5-star for the 3-year period through June 30, 2010, and outperformed all other water mutual funds and exchange traded funds (ETFs) during the same period under Brennan's direction.
Prior, Brennan was Portfolio Manager of the Praetor Global Water Equities Fund in Luxemburg, and was also responsible for portfolio selection for the Claymore Global and Domestic Water UITs -- the first retail water investment products launched in the U.S. As stated above, he earlier served as an advisor to Summit Global Management from the 1999 inception of its first water-specific equity investment vehicle through 2005.

John Dickerson, CEO of Summit Global Management, said, "Bill brings to Summit a wealth of experience and insight that should prove invaluable to the execution of our equity strategies as we enter what we anticipate will be a highly advantageous period for value investing in the water sector. We expect to see many exciting opportunities to put capital to work in the coming quarters, and Bill's presence will ensure Summit has the high-level resources to maintain the same deep research and interaction that our clients have come to expect."

While trading activities will continue to be implemented through Summit's home office in San Diego, Brennan will operate from offices near Philadelphia in order to establish a better presence among Summit's East Coast client base and to take advantage of the regional proximity to a number of the highest-quality water companies. Joining Brennan in the Philadelphia office will be analyst Shirley A. Eckman, who brings excellent water investment experience to the team having previously served as Director of Trading for both Brennan Investment Partners and Aqua Terra Asset Management.

Brennan began his investment career with Pacific Growth Equities, where he ran the Environmental Services, Aviation Security, and Special Situation groups for six years. Brennan has a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering/Biology from Lehigh University (distinguished Air Force ROTC), an M.S. in Biomedical Engineering from Colorado State University, and an MBA from Villanova University, where he has also been an adjunct professor in the graduate MBA program for the past 12 years.
Summit Global Management is a San Diego-based investment management firm that is widely recognized as the earliest proponent of specialized water investment strategies, creating a theme that has become the focus of growing attention for its major global economic and industrial impact. Summit has developed unique proprietary methods for investing in both water-related equities and directly into physical water assets, through both managed accounts and several private investment partnerships. Portfolio activities have been under the continuous active direction of John Dickerson for more than 30 years.
Matthew J. Dickerson, Chief Marketing OfficerSummit Global Management, Inc.PH: 858.546.1777 x20EM: mdickerson@summitglobal.com
TF: 800.390.1424FX: 858.546.87569171 Towne Centre Drive, Suite 465San Diego, CA 92122www.summitglobal.com


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