American Ecology Names John Cooper Chief Information Officer.Business Editors/Environment Writers BOISE, Idaho--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 18, 2003 Stephen Romano, President and Chief Executive Officer of American Ecology Corporation (Nasdaq:ECOL ECOL es.comp.os.linux.* (newsgroups) ECOL Emmanuel Church of Lakewood (San Francisco, CA) ), today announced the promotion of John M. Cooper to Chief Information Officer. Cooper joined American Ecology in July 2002 as Director of Information Technology. "John's promotion reflects the successful implementation of American Ecology's new production system at all three hazardous waste Hazardous waste Any solid, liquid, or gaseous waste materials that, if improperly managed or disposed of, may pose substantial hazards to human health and the environment. Every industrial country in the world has had problems with managing hazardous wastes. facilities, and integration of the new system with our accounting systems," Romano stated. The Company implemented the American Ecology Standard Operating Platform ("AESOP Aesop (ē`səp, ē`sŏp), legendary Greek fabulist. According to Herodotus, he was a slave who lived in Samos in the 6th cent. B.C. and eventually was freed by his master. ") production system at its Nevada and Texas hazardous waste management facilities in May, expanding the system to its Idaho facility in July. Related integration of the new production system with the Company's accounting systems took place concurrently. Under Cooper's direction, American Ecology has also significantly reduced information technology support, maintenance and networking costs. In 2002, the Company successfully transitioned to a high-availability Linux-based server infrastructure, allowing it to retire outdated systems while lowering costs and increasing performance. "These timely information system and technology upgrades have significantly improved business efficiency and provide a solid platform for growth," Romano concluded. American Ecology Corporation, through its subsidiaries, provides radioactive, PCB PCB: see polychlorinated biphenyl. PCB in full polychlorinated biphenyl Any of a class of highly stable organic compounds prepared by the reaction of chlorine with biphenyl, a two-ring compound. , hazardous and non-hazardous waste services to commercial and government customers throughout the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. , such as nuclear power plants, steel mills, medical and academic institutions and petro-chemical facilities. Headquartered in Boise, Idaho, American Ecology is the oldest radioactive and hazardous waste services Company in the United States. This press release contains forward-looking statements that are based on our current expectations, beliefs, and assumptions about the industry and markets in which American Ecology Corporation and its subsidiaries operate. Actual results may differ materially from what is expressed herein and no assurance can be given that the company can realize further business efficiencies, implement its growth strategy, generate future earnings, or prevail in pending litigation An action brought in court to enforce a particular right. The act or process of bringing a lawsuit in and of itself; a judicial contest; any dispute. When a person begins a civil lawsuit, the person enters into a process called litigation. . For information on factors that could cause actual results to differ from expectations, please refer to American Ecology Corporation's Report on Form 10-K Form 10-K A report required by the SEC from exchange-listed companies that provides for annual disclosure of certain financial information. Form 10-K See 10-K. , and most recent Form 10-Q Form 10-Q See 10-Q. filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. |
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