EfficientUtilities (EU) - a partnership between the American Water Works Association (AWWA) and
Environmental Network International, Inc. (ENI), today announced
that Tully Ryan has been named President of the company. Ryan replaces Stephen Lewis,
who held the position for 15 months.
``Tully has been an effective force in EU’s evolution having worked
extensively with the EU Provider and Buyer Boards over the past two
years to implement a system that meets their procurement needs while
honoring their existing business relationships'', said Bob Willis,
EfficientUtilities Chairman, ``he brings extraordinary enthusiasm and
insight to the position of president of EfficientUtilities as a result
of experience gained from ENI’s own evolution from start-up to
market leader within the A&E industry.''
Welcoming the appointment, EfficientUtilities President,
Tully Ryan, commented, ``EfficientUtilities has demonstrated its
management strength and has built a powerful brand in a competitive
market. As President, I look forward to working with our board and
AWWA to create value as we leverage our technology and partnerships
with utilities to deliver e-procurement software worldwide.
We will be building upon and strengthening the vision and
leadership that Steve provided at the companies’ helm during
its early development.''
Tully Ryan who founded ENI in 1995, participated in
EfficientUtilities formation, and sits on the EU Board.
Most recently he has been VP for Sales for EU and has been a
featured speaker on behalf of EU at various trade shows and conventions.
Stepping down from the President position to explore new
pursuits, Mr. Lewis has served as President from
December 2000 to April 2002. ``I am proud to have been part of a
pioneering vision for business improvement in the industry,'' said
Stephen Lewis, after his resignation from the company, ``and look
forward to watching EU develop under Tully’s direction.''
About EfficientUtilities: a software firm that delivers a
cost saving automated procurement/workflow management system for
buyers and suppliers in the water and wastewater industry. Developed
as a partnership between the American Water Works Association (AWWA)
and Environmental Network International (ENI), EfficientUtilities
provides an e-procurement solution for the industry that does not
charge commissions or transaction fees on the goods and services
procured using the software. Suppliers pay a nominal subscription fee;
while buyers choosing customized or integrated solutions pay an annual
licensing fee.
About The American Water Works Association (AWWA): an
international, nonprofit, scientific and educational society
dedicated to the improvement of drinking water quality and supply.
Founded in 1881, the Association is the largest organization of
water supply professionals in the world. AWWA’s 57,000-plus members
represent the full spectrum of the drinking water community: treatment
plant operators and managers, environmental advocates, scientists,
academicians, and others who hold a genuine interest in water supply
and public health. AWWA’s membership includes more than 4,200 utilities
that supply roughly 80 percent of the nation’s drinking water.
About Environmental Network International, Inc (ENI):
a software technology company, which has unique patent-pending
artificial intelligence software that has been integrated to
streamline procurement and associated workflow. ENI combines
industry knowledge, procurement expertise, and a proven IT platform
to provide comprehensive procurement and business software to the A&E,
construction, utility, waste and public sectors.
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Tuesday April 23, 2002 - DENVER & ARNHEM, The Netherlands -
ARCADIS Secures Second Major Guaranteed Fixed Price Remediation Contract for the Military
ARCADIS (NASDAQ: ARCAF, EURONEXT: ARCAD) announced today that it
has been awarded a $19.9M contract to provide services under their
Guaranteed Remediation Program (GRiP(TM)) with the U.S. Army Corps of
Engineers, Omaha District, for Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. This is the
second major win this year at an active base for ARCADIS using its
innovative GRiP(TM). The first win came just one month ago and was
valued at $19.4M. ARCADIS pioneered the GRiP(TM) in 1994 in the
private sector and introduced the guaranteed fixed price remediation
concept to the Department of Defense in 1998.
``This is the first time this type of contract has been awarded by
the Corps of Engineers and the Department of the Army,'' stated Omaha
District Commander, Col. Kurt F. Ubbelohde. ``This was truly a team
effort between the Department of the Army, the U.S. Army Training and
Doctrine Command, Fort Leavenworth, and the U.S. Army Corps of
Engineers' Kansas City and Omaha Districts.''
Fort Leavenworth is a 5,634-acre facility located on the west bank
of the Missouri River in Kansas. The installation was established in
1827 and is the oldest continuous operating Army installation west of
the Mississippi River. There are 19 sites on the Fort Leavenworth
installation, including six landfills and several fire training areas
that will be addressed by the contract.
The U.S. Army, through the cooperative efforts of the U.S. Army
Corps of Engineers, is expecting to realize cost savings and
accelerated cleanup through the GRiP(TM). By fixing the cost to bring
each site to regulatory closure, the U.S. Army is able to improve the
programming of the environmental remediation budgets. In addition,
accelerating the actual cleanup of sites supports the U.S. Army's
commitment to environmental stewardship, and allows future land use to
support the national defense mission.
``This is the second major win for ARCADIS in a relatively short
period based on our staff's expertise in applying the GRiP(TM) concept
for military installations,'' said Steve Blake, member of the Executive
Board of ARCADIS. ``The award of this project enhances our position as
a top provider of these innovative services to the military. We are
proud to be of service to our armed forces and look forward to working
with the Army Corps of Engineers in the implementation of the
project.''
ARCADIS is a leading, global, knowledge-driven service provider,
active in the fields of infrastructure, buildings, environment and
communications. With client success central to our total business
approach, we fulfill project or program needs from concept to
completion and beyond. Together, we generate EUR 800 million in annual
revenues. There are 8,000 of us, results-oriented people, continually
investing in our skills to maximize value while creating viable
solutions that assure your success.
Except for historical information contained herein, the statements
in this release are forward-looking statements that are made pursuant
to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation
Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements involve known and
unknown risks and uncertainties that may cause the Company's actual
results in future periods to differ materially from forecasted
results. Those risks include, among others, risks associated with
possible changes in environmental legislation and risks with regard to
the Company's ability to acquire and execute projects. These and other
risks are described in ARCADIS' filings with the Securities and
Exchange Commission over the last 12 months, copies of which will be
available from the SEC or may be obtained upon request from the
Company.
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