FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Final program confirmed featuring the latest in industry developments, applications and technology

PORTLAND, Maine, January 6, 2009 —IntertechPira, a leading conference and research organization is pleased to announce the final program for the 7^th annual Advanced Capacitors World Summit 2009 set for March 31 – April 2, 2009 at the Hilton Torrey Pines in La Jolla, CA, US.

Co-Chaired by Richard Smith, ANA Strategic System Group and Andrew Burke of the University of California Davis Institute of Transportation Studies, this year’s program is designed to help current and prospective users, integrators and suppliers of advanced power systems understand modern energy storage and delivery challenges for power intensive applications and identify business opportunities and realities with adopting advanced capacitors and capacitor hybrid systems to solve application energy requirements. Speakers will discuss the latest market trends and developments, power engineering and integration strategies, design and business implications and costs associated with advanced power systems for various applications, including transportation, automotive, power and consumer electronics and renewable energy.

Market Overview and industry developments:
Bobby Maher of M Cubed Consulting will start off the program with a comprehensive overview of ultracapacitor market trends and technology advancement and David Alexander from IVUS Energy Solutions, creator of the patented FlashPoint Power Technology, will address serious challenges that arise when developing capacitors for the market. Andy Burke of UC Davis will provide an engaging comparison of ultracapacitors and advanced battery technology in terms of performance, cost and versatility, while John Miller of Maxwell Technologies will show how the two technologies can be best applied in tandem. A panel presentation from members of the investment community will conclude the morning session and will provide insight on how to secure funding in uncertain economic times.

Applications and technology:
John Skibinski of Eaton Corporation will shed light on the growing demand for advanced energy storage technologies for wind and solar applications. Speakers from Volvo Technology Corporation, General Electric and NREL will discuss engineering energy storage systems for hybrid electric vehicles and heavy hybrids. Aerospace applications will be explored with presentations from Lockheed Martin Aeronautics and company partner PC Krause and Associates. Additional new and emerging applications will be covered by Jin Song of Nesscap.

Technical developments:
Olgierd Paluskinski of the University of Arizona and M Grant Norton of GoNano Technologies will discuss the latest work with improving the energy density of capacitors. Paluskinski will also discuss how his group has used nanotechnology to achieve better performance and reduced cost for photovoltaics applications serving to reduce fluctuations in output power while increasing conversion efficiency. Yuri Maletin of APowerCap Technologies will reveal how nano-engineered capacitors using inexpensive nanoporous carbon material can lead to improved performance, while reducing cost, in automotive, hand-tools, energy quality and power
management applications and systems.

As one of the worlds leading forums for discussing the latest technical advances and market trends in the EC industry, IntertechPira’s Advanced Capacitors World Summit 2009 is both timely and practical, providing a unique opportunity to gain the necessary knowledge and network with global leaders from around the world on this dynamic and growing industry.

For complete program details and registering options, please visit: www.advancedcapacitorsws.com

Members of the press interested in attending, to find out if you qualify for a complimentary press pass, please contact Press Officer Sheri Bonnell at sheri.bonnell@pira-international.com or +1 207 781 9637.    

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Advanced Capacitors World Summit 2009Final program confirmed featuring the latest in industry developments, applications and technology

PORTLAND, Maine, January 6, 2009 —IntetechPira, a leading conference and research organization is pleased to announce the final program for the 7^th annual Advanced Capacitors World Summit 2009 set for March 31 – April 2, 2009 at the Hilton Torrey Pines in La Jolla, CA, US.

Co-Chaired by Richard Smith, ANA Strategic System Group and Andrew Burke of the University of California Davis Institute of Transportation Studies, this year’s program is designed to help current and prospective users, integrators and suppliers of advanced power systems understand modern energy storage and delivery challenges for power intensive applications and identify business opportunities and realities with adopting advanced capacitors and capacitor hybrid systems to solve application energy requirements. Speakers will discuss the latest market trends and developments, power engineering and integration strategies, design and business implications and costs associated with advanced power systems for various applications, including transportation, automotive, power and consumer electronics and renewable energy.

Market Overview and industry developments:
Bobby Maher of M Cubed Consulting will start off the program with a comprehensive overview of ultracapacitor market trends and technology advancement and David Alexander from IVUS Energy Solutions, creator of the patented FlashPoint Power Technology, will address serious challenges that arise when developing capacitors for the market. Andy Burke of UC Davis will provide an engaging comparison of ultracapacitors and advanced battery technology in terms of performance, cost and versatility, while John Miller of Maxwell Technologies will show how the two technologies can be best applied in tandem. A panel presentation from members of the investment community will conclude the morning session and will provide insight on how to secure funding in uncertain economic times.
John Skibinski of Eaton Corporation will shed light on the growing demand for advanced energy storage technologies for wind and solar applications. Speakers from Volvo Technology Corporation, General Electric and NREL will discuss engineering energy storage systems for hybrid electric vehicles and heavy hybrids. Aerospace applications will be explored with presentations from Lockheed Martin Aeronautics and company partner PC Krause and Associates and additional new and emerging applications will be covered by Jin Song of Nesscap.
Olgierd Paluskinski of the University of Arizona and M Grant Norton of GoNano Technologies will discuss the latest work with improving the energy density of capacitors. Paluskinski will also discuss how his group has used nanotechnology to achieve better performance and reduced cost for photovoltaics applications serving to reduce fluctuations in output power while increasing conversion efficiency. Yuri Maletin of APowerCap Technologies will reveal how nano-engineered capacitors using inexpensive nanoporous carbon material can lead to improved performance, while reducing cost, in automotive, hand-tools, energy quality and power management applications and systems.

Applications and technology:

Technical developments:

Additional presentations from ISE Corporation, Ionix Power Systems LLC, Sigma Technologies International, Rockport Capital and Battery Ventures will also be featured.

As one of the worlds leading forums for discussing the latest technical advances and market trends in the EC industry, IntertechPira’s Advanced Capacitors World Summit 2009 is a dynamic industry event, providing a unique opportunity to gain the necessary knowledge and network with global leaders from around the world.

For complete program details and registering options, please visit: www.advancedcapacitorsws.com

Members of the press interested in attending, to find out if you qualify for a complimentary press pass, please contact Press Officer Sheri Bonnell at sheri.bonnell@pira-international.com or +1 207 781 9637.    

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IntertechPira is pleased to announce that the 3^{rd annual Organic Photovoltaics 2009 conference is scheduled for April 27 – 29, 2009 at the Doubletree Hotel Philadelphia in Philadelphia, PA, US. Co-Chaired by Russell Gaudiana, of Konarka Technologies Inc. and Dr. Dana Olson of the NREL, this year’s program will provide a unique venue for industry experts, researchers, customers and investors to address the opportunities and most critical challenges for the commercialization of OPV technologies.}Drawing in part on key examples from the OLED and printed-electronics industries, this forum will provide a multifaceted examination of what is required to transform today’s laboratory-based technologies into large-scale commercial products. Discussion of technological requirements and manufacturing considerations will be complemented by an analysis of market forces to identify not only when OPVs will be widely commercialized, but what role they will play in the context of a growing PV industry.

^{www.intertechpira.com or www.organicphotovoltaics2009.com}

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Speaker recruitment is now underway.

To submit a topic for consideration, or to request more details, please contact Jessica Johnson at ^{jessica.johnson@pira-international.com or +1 207 781 9626. Members of the press interested in attending}

, to find out if you qualify for a complimentary press pass, please contact Sheri Bonnell at ^{sheri.bonnell@pira-international.com or +1 207 781 9637.}

Building on the success from the 2008 edition, IntertechPira is pleased to announce the 4^{th annual Photovoltaics Summit 2009 is set for June 1 – 3, 2009 at the Hotel Kabuki in San Francisco, CA, US.} Co-Chaired by Dr Jean Posbic, Director of Projects of BP Solar

^{and Dr Tom Surek, PV Consultant and former PV Program Manager of NREL, this year’s program will provide a versatile examination of the current PV market and offer viable solutions from industry leaders. Derived form real case studies, conference sessions will focus on the latest government initiatives including policy changes and the role of utilities, global market and economic trends, technology updates within the manufacturing and materials sectors, overviews of current solar thermal and concentrated solar power applications and thin film and organic PV technical challenges and end-user perspectives. Also featured in the program includes a complete financial analysis for venture capitalist investment and financing opportunities. With alternative energy on the rise, this conference provides an exclusive platform for anyone interested in learning how the US market is ready to move forward with the times.Conference structure:}

^{During plenary sessions, expert speakers will assess PV market trends, technical developments, and application related advances through presentations, question-and-answer sessions and panel discussions. Keynote presentations will be allocated 30 minutes for the speaker followed by 10 minutes for questions and discussion. All other presentations will be allocated 20 minutes for the speaker with 5 minutes or questions and discussion. Throughout the conference, there will be a number of networking events including hosted luncheons, breaks and receptions. For the most up-to-date program information visit:}

^{www.photovoltaicssummit.com.Two pre-conference seminars will be held prior to the conference on Monday, June 1.}

Upcoming conference:

^{Following Photovoltaics Summit 2009, we are also pleased to announce the first annual Concentrated Solar Thermal Power 2009 conference and exhibition set for June 4 – 5, 2009 at the Hotel Kabuki. This event will address opportunities and challenges for large scale solar electric generation through concentrated solar power thermal (CST) technologies. CST Power 2009 will bring together the entire energy supply chain ranging from material suppliers to utilities to discuss and debate issues affecting widespread adoption of CSP as a reliable and cost competitive energy source. Topics of discussion will include: assessment of utility scale solar power market and economic conditions (includes investing in solar technologies and federal incentives); technical updates and developments and case studies for implementing CST for large scale power generation. Program development is underway. For more information please visit}

^{www.cstpower-conference.com. A global effort}

^{IntertechPira is pleased to see the launch of the inaugural Photovoltaics Summit Europe as June 2009 becomes PV Month across our conference event platform. Due to take place on June 30 – July 2, 2009, at the Crowne Plaza Rome St Peter’s in Rome, Italy, this event will take stock of recent changes in PV markets across the whole of Europe, evaluate markets with in depth expert analysis and consider present and future investment trends. Both a networking event and source of the latest knowledge on the whole array of issues surrounding the photovoltaics supply chain, Photovoltaics Summit Europe will follow our proven event formula, bringing a fresh event to a new audience in Europe. For more information on this event including packaging prices with our US event visit:}

^{www.pvsummiteu.com Members of the press interested in attending, to find out if you qualify for a complimentary press pass, please contact Press Officer Sheri Bonnell at sheri.bonnell@pira-international.com or +1 207 781 9637.}

PORTLAND, Maine, December 15, 2008 – IntertechPira is pleased to announce the global launch of Sustainable Fragrances for Cleaning Products set for June 3 – 5, 2009 at the Marriott Washington in Washington, DC, US.

Co-Chaired by Lauren Heine, Senior Science Advisor, Clean Production Action, Marian Marshall, Director of Government Relations, The Roberts Group and Ladd Smith, President, Research Institute for Fragrance Materials (RIFM), this year’s program will bring together cleaning products industry experts, fragrance manufacturers and suppliers of raw materials to learn about changes to existing standards and discuss ways to untangle the intricate fragrance supply chain.

“Because cleaning products formulators often rely on fragrance manufacturers to develop and deliver the fragrance for their products, fragrance manufacturers are required to provide an end product that meets the customer’s specifications for sustainable, “said Senior Conference Producer Jessica Johnson.  “With hundreds of chemicals that comprise a fragrance formulation and fragrance developers relying on several suppliers, the supply chain has become a complex logistical web.”

Currently, truly green cleaners account for only 2% to 5% of the products sold in the $17.5 billion U.S. cleaning products market for household, janitorial, food service, and laundry chemicals. Due to increased consumer misperceptions regarding the terms ‘green,’ ’sustainable,’ and ‘natural,’ government regulatory agencies and NGOs have developed programs to certify consumer products that meet stringent standards for sustainable formulations. Sustainable Fragrances for Cleaning Products will address these programs and additional salient issues facing this market.

Key topics will include:
• Creating a definition of ‘green’ or ‘sustainable’ that is meaningful for all constituent industries
• Understanding the criteria for green fragrances developed by EPA’s DfE program and RIFM
• A comprehensive review of current technology and where its heading
• The science behind determining allergic response and sensitization to fragrance

One pre-conference seminar will be held prior to the conference on Wednesday, June 3. Several networking opportunities will also be provided.

At a time when the market continues to experience tremendous technological growth, IntertechPira’s Sustainable Fragrances for Cleaning Products is both timely and practical, providing a unique advantage to gain the necessary knowledge to define sustainability and secure development for the fragrance industry.

For the most up-to-date program details visit: www.sustainablefragrances2009.com

Members of the press interested in attending, to find out if you qualify for a complimentary press pass, please contact Press Officer Sheri Bonnell at sheri.bonnell@pira-international.com or +1 207 781 9637.    

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Thanks to the efforts of a handful of people endeavoring to improve the world around us photo bio reactors are making a more and more common appearance in the Salt Lake City region. Taking this passion to a global level Jared Bouck has created a website with a good deal of information to build reactors easily with little cost associated. You can read more at their website http://www.algaegeek.com

Algae Reactor

Bio-based alternatives have increased, growing in volume as private industries and government agencies converse the opportunities and the challenges. Development of innovative uses for soy products and processes continues. With national attention more focused on self-reliance and strategic interests, momentum has increased for more concerted effort by federal agencies to incorporate bio-energy and bio-based products within the federal government’s sphere.

From a historical perception, bio-based products have been in the general marketplace for quite some time.

Distributors should consider adding a line of bio-based products to their inventory. Not only will they help local economies, but they’ll also offer an alternative for those customers who wish to increase their Green product usage.

The demand for Green products in the marketplace is rising; bio-based products are quickly filling a niche area. Soy products have really been gaining more mainstream recognition. Much of that has to do with the broader range of products that have been offered such as graffiti removers, paint removers and heavy degreasers. Of particular interest are wood preservative/creosote substitutes and metalworking fluids.

Currently used in core janitorial applications such as schools, nursing homes, hospitals and governmental related facilities, bio-based products are being used more often and the driving factors behind the usage are numerous.

It is successfully continuing to be established that soy industrial products as viable contenders, and that the movement towards bio-based replacement products is just beginning.