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NHA Welcomes Seven New Members
We are pleased to announce that the NHA gained nine new members thus far in 2008, with new companies joining in each of the five membership classes. This brings the membership total to 110 companies, the highest number of members in the history of the NHA! We are very excited to see the association continue to grow in strength and numbers, but we are always on the lookout to increase our ranks. If you know of any organizations that might benefit from membership, please let us know.
American Wind Power and Hydrogen - Small Business Member
Ray Kenard, President
www.windpowerandhydrogen.com
AWP&H creates and develops facilities generating electricity and/or hydrogen from renewable resources by combining the technology, engineering, and equipment from partnering companies. AWP&H delivers total hydrogen system solutions including engineering design, construction, operation, and maintenance services for large-scale, fully-integrated, turn-key hydrogen filling stations and HICE vehicles. AWP&H will be the first hydrogen project developer to deliver hydrogen-powered internal combustion engine vehicles (HICE) into the eastern United States.
Asemblon - Small Business Member
Patrick Quarles, CEO
www.asemblon.com
Asemblon, Inc. was founded by pioneers in molecular self-assembly and organic chemistry. They have patented a technology for storing and releasing hydrogen from a family of short-chain organic molecules.
The advantages of the Asemblon technology are hydrogen storage and transportation in a liquid carrier at standard temperature and pressure that is more space and weigh efficient than liquid hydrogen Dewars or compressed hydrogen tanks. The Asemblon molecules can be shipped by pipelines and tankers unlike ethanol or other forms of stored hydrogen.
Asemblon is a technology licensing company that is actively seeking corporate partners around the world.
FIBA Technologies - Industry Member
Jack Finn, President
www.fibatech.com
Since 1958, FIBA Technologies, Inc. (FIBA), with multiple plants across the U.S.A., has served companies manufacturing, storing, and transporting high-pressure hydrogen gas. FIBA has been a leader and innovator involved with the manufacturing and installation of alternative fuel systems for more than 30 years. Our gas containment products are manufactured for both mobile and stationary applications. Operating a state-of-the-art facility to manufacture seamless, integrally forged pressure vessels, including DOT, ISO, UN, and ASME specification, FIBA’s most recent development is a steel-lined, carbon, hoop-wrapped vessel (Type 2). This vessel was designed exclusively for the hydrogen fueling market with working pressures up to 1,000 bar and capacities up to 700 liters. FIBA continues to offer and develop the finest quality products for its customers.
General Hydrogen Corporation - Small Business Member
Rohit Punj, VP Sale and Operations
www.cgi-international.com
General Hydrogen Corporation is an affiliate of GCI International, a premier industrial gas supplier for over 60 years. General Hydrogen curretnyl produces and markets gaseous hydrogen from its plants in Proctor, WV and Charleston, TN. Three additional plants are scheduled for construction in 2008-2010. R&D is a top priority in GHC’s ongoing developments in the hydrogen field.
Pdc Machines - Small Business Member
Osama Al-Qasem, Sales and Marketing Manager
www.pdcmachines.com
Pressure Dynamic Consultants (PDC Machines, Inc.) is a world leader in the design, engineering, manufacture, installation, commissioning, service, and support of equipment for the chemical, petrochemical, pharmaceutical, and specialty gas industries. We provide skid-mounted laboratory bench scale to pilot plant complete process systems, pressure vessels, agitated reactors, magnetic stirrers, metering syringe pumps and diaphragm compressors for laboratories, pilot plants, and small scale production facilities.
Our staff has more than 100 years of combined experience in the design, engineering, fabrication, testing, and installation of process equipment using cutting-edge technology. Our dedication to client satisfaction and technological advancement has lead to PDC achieving a high percentage of repeat business and steady growth into a stable, multi-million dollar company.
QuantumSphere - Small Business Member
Kevin Maloney, President and CEO
www.qsinano.com
QuantumSphere, Inc. (QSI) is a leading manufacturer of advanced catalytic materials and a developer of high performance electrode devices and related technologies for multiple clean-energy and electronics applications. Backed by a strong intellectual property portfolio, QSI products can lower costs and enable breakthrough performance in such multi-billion dollar growth markets as batteries, sensors, fuel cells, and hydrogen generation, among others.
Founded in 2002 and headquartered in Santa Ana, CA, QSI is driven by a mission to reduce dependence on non-renewable energy sources through continuous innovation and refinement of its advanced catalytic materials and electrode devices. QSI serves industry leading customers with its patented, automated, highly scalable, and environmentally friendly manufacturing processes. For more information, visit www.qsinano.com.
SemGreen, L.P. - Industry Member
Robert Jacobs, Senior Vice President of Fuel Cell Development
www.semgreen.com
SemGreen L.P. is a wholly owned subsidiary of SemGroup, L.P. SemGreen’s product initiatives include a portable fuel cell generator and hydrogen reforming, which is an innovative reforming process for low-cost hydrogen production from renewable feedstocks.
Washington State University - University/Education Member
Dave Sjoding, Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Specialist
www.wsu.edu
Washington State University opened in 1892 and currently has an enrollment of over 24,000 students. Washington State University operates the Department of Energy Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Information Center’s national call center, answering questions regarding fuel cells and hydrogen from across the United States.
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