Regina firm recognized for clean technologies

September 12, 2007, Regina, SK – Media are invited to join the Honourable Jim Prentice, Minister of Industry, as he recognizes the innovative accomplishments of Regina-based firm, Ground Effects Environmental Services Inc. (GEE). 

A client of the National Research Council Industrial Research Assistance Program (NRC-IRAP), GEE has developed more than 70 innovative and commercially viable environmental remediation technologies. The company specializes in cleaning processes for contaminated soil, air and groundwater.

Date: Thursday, September 13, 2007

Time: 3:00 p.m. CST

Place: Ground Effects Environmental Services, 2251 Industrial Drive, Regina

Dignitaries: The Honourable Jim Prentice, Minister of Industry, Member of Parliament Andrew Scheer, Dr. Pierre Coulombe, NRC President and Sean Frisky, CEO, GEE. 

Scenario: Presentation of certificate, facility tour and reception

NRC works hand in hand with partners from industry, government and universities to help ignite the spark of innovation in communities across the land and to give Canadian companies a competitive edge in today's marketplace.

For more information, please visit NRC's Web site at http://www.nrc-cnrc.gc.ca, or contact:

Sarah Mangione
Media Relations
National Research Council Canada
Tel.: (613) 990-6091
E-mail: media@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca

Louise Boudreau
National Research Council
Industrial Research Assistance Program
Tel: (613) 991-5367 or cell: (613) 355-0535
E-mail:louise.boudreau@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca