ChemFree lands million dollar contract with U.S. military.ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 6, 1996--ChemFree(R) Corporation announced today it has been awarded a contract to supply the patent-pending SmartWasher(R) parts-washing system, to elements of the United States Army United States Army Major branch of the U.S. military forces, charged with preserving peace and security and defending the nation. The first regular U.S. fighting force, the Continental Army, was organized by the Continental Congress on June 14, 1775, to supplement local and National Guard. The contract, which requires the placement of over 1,000 SmartWasher systems at Army and National Guard facilities across 16 states during the first year, is valued at $1.3 million. The ChemFree SmartWasher is the first parts washing system to rely on bioremediation--a process that uses completely safe microorganisms to consume dangerous oil-based hydrocarbons, removing the need to haul away Verb 1. haul away - take away by means of a vehicle; "They carted off the old furniture" cart away, cart off, haul off take away, take out - take out or remove; "take out the chicken after adding the vegetables" hazardous wastes. The non-toxic cleaning solution also eliminates petrochemical storage, handling and transport problems. The U.S. Army and National Guard will use SmartWasher's environmentally friendly Environmentally friendly, also referred to as nature friendly, is a term used to refer to goods and services considered to inflict minimal harm on the environment.[1] cleaning process to replace the mineral spirit cleaners traditionally used to separate oil and grease from parts. One of the U.S. Army facilities that will incorporate SmartWasher technology is Fort Bragg Fort Bragg, U.S. army base, 11,136 acres (4,507 hectares), E N.C., N of Fayetteville; est. 1918. Originally an artillery post, it is now the principal U.S. army airborne-training center and the site of the Special Warfare School. in North Carolina North Carolina, state in the SE United States. It is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean (E), South Carolina and Georgia (S), Tennessee (W), and Virginia (N). Facts and Figures Area, 52,586 sq mi (136,198 sq km). Pop. . The Army base estimates that significant amounts of VOC (Vertical Online Community) See vertical portal. (Volatile Organic Compound volatile organic compound Environment Any toxic cabon-based (organic) substance that easily become vapors or gases–eg, solvents–paint thinners, lacquer thinner, degreasers, dry cleaning fluids ) will not be released into the atmosphere as a result of using the SmartWasher system. Tom McNally, ChemFree vice president and general manager, said "ChemFree is pleased to add these additional U.S. Army and National Guard facilities to its growing list of customers. We believe we are making an important environmental contribution by offering a safe and highly effective alternative to the potentially hazardous chemicals traditionally used for degreasing parts. We look forward to implementing the SmartWasher technology at U.S Army and National Guard facilities across the country and are confident they will be pleased with the systems' performance." The initial contract requires that all 1,000 of the SmartWasher systems be installed at the various Army and National Guard locations during the first year. Additional SmartWashers may be installed at other facilities in the future. More than 5,000 SmartWasher systems are currently installed in every state in the Union, Puerto Rico and Canada. The product has uses in the automotive, industrial and commercial arenas, as well as in preventive maintenance applications across a range of industries. Environmentally aware companies that have recently become users of the SmartWasher system include Bell South, Coca Cola, Federal Express and Delta Airlines, as well as the MARTA mass transportation system in Atlanta. ChemFree Corporation was founded in 1993. The company's mission is to develop and market effective, non-hazardous cleaning systems and products. ChemFree is a subsidiary of Intelligent Systems Corporation, a publicly traded corporation (AMEX AMEX See: American Stock Exchange Symbol:INS INS abbr. 1. Immigration and Naturalization Service 2. International News Service Noun 1. INS ). Contact ChemFree at Eight Meca Way, Norcross, GA 30093; phone 770/564-5580; fax 770/564-5533. CONTACT: Baron, McDonald & Wells Dwight Witherspoon/Sharon Cuppett, 770/492-0373 or ChemFree Corporation Tom McNally, 770/564-5580 |
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