Ecology Coatings' World Economic Forum Honoree Launches Clean-Tech Foundation.Richard Stromback Richard Stromback (born: January 29, 1969) is a former professional hockey player (OHL, ECHL), an active investor and entrepreneur. In 1997 he founded Web Group, a technology staffing and search firm; he served as its CEO and President until 2003 during which time Web Group ranked Honored With Young Global Leader Distinction for His Commitment to Shaping the Global Future DAVOS, Switzerland -- Ecology Coatings Chairman Richard Stromback today announced the formation of the Stromback Foundation, a not-for-profit organization focused on fostering environmental sustainability. The Stromback Foundation will support initiatives dedicated to the advancement, development and application of sustainable technologies to improve global environmental and human health. The Stromback Foundation was launched at the World Economic Forum's annual meeting in Davos, where Stromback was also honored with a prestigious 2007 Young Global Leader distinction. "I established the Stromback Foundation to support efforts and organizations that further Ecology Coatings' vision of environmental sustainability and real world change," said Mr. Stromback. "The visionary community of the World Economic Forum has certainly inspired and supported my efforts along that path, and I look forward to extending that positive momentum through ongoing participation and collaboration in the Young Global Leader forum." A leading independent organization committed to improving the state of the world, the World Economic Forum annually selects its Young Global Leaders This is a list of members of the Forum of Young Global Leaders 2006, 2004, by their year of induction. Each member is asked to join the forum for a five year period. Members the first year were identified with one of six categories: Business, Political, Intellectual , a community of individuals recognized for their professional accomplishments, their commitment to society and their potential to contribute to shaping the future of the world. This year Stromback joins 250 of the top young leaders The Young Leaders' Programme is run alongside the main Explorer Scout Programme. It is a formalisation of what was happening in many Groups and Districts across the country where older Scouts were returning to help the younger sections. from around the world in receiving the distinction. In 2006 Ecology Coatings was also honored as one of World Economic Forum's Technology Pioneers for its clean innovation in the industrial coatings An industrial coating is a paint or coating defined by its protective, rather than its aesthetic properties, although it can provide both. The most common use of industrial coatings is for corrosion control of steel or concrete. sector. Focus is being increasingly placed on the safety and sustainability of a product's entire lifecycle, from manufacture through disposal, a critical way of assessing industry and economic development. Since 2002, Stromback has committed his investment and business efforts to supporting that vision through clean technologies, new non-polluting, energy efficient processes and materials that offer the right combination of economic and performance value to overcome the inertia of entrenched en·trench also in·trench v. en·trenched, en·trench·ing, en·trench·es v.tr. 1. To provide with a trench, especially for the purpose of fortifying or defending. 2. non-sustainable practices. In 2004 Stromback's efforts in the arena led him to Ecology Coatings, a start-up that held the potential to offer significant improvements at both ends of the lifecycle: coatings that eliminate one of the most energy-intensive, polluting pol·lute tr.v. pol·lut·ed, pol·lut·ing, pol·lutes 1. To make unfit for or harmful to living things, especially by the addition of waste matter. See Synonyms at contaminate. 2. steps in the manufacturing process as well as improving product durability for metals, plastics, paper, wood and more, an essential factor in extending product life and reducing resource waste. About the Stromback Foundation The Stromback Foundation is a private, not-for-profit foundation dedicated to the advancement and application of sustainable technologies as a tool for positive social, institutional, economic and environmental change. Founded in January 2007, the Stromback Foundation is headquartered in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan Bloomfield Hills is a city in Oakland County of the U.S. state of Michigan. It is located in the Metro Detroit area, nearly completely surrounded by Bloomfield Township; it also borders the city of Birmingham. As of the 2000 census, the city population was 3,940. . Visit www.strombackfoundation.org for more information. About Ecology Coatings Ecology Coatings is the world leader in the development of nano-engineered, liquid 100 percent solids, ultra-violet curable cur·a·ble adj. Capable of being cured or healed. coatings. Using a platform of integrated nano-material technologies, the company creates proprietary coatings with unique performance attributes. Ecology collaborates with industry leaders to develop revolutionary high-value, high-performance coatings for military, automotive, industrial, electronic and medical applications. The privately held company privately held company A firm whose shares are held within a relatively small circle of owners and are not traded publicly. based in Akron, Ohio Akron is a city in the U.S. state of Ohio and the county seat of Summit County.GR6 The municipality is located in northeastern Ohio on the Cuyahoga River between Cleveland to the north and Canton to the south, approximately 60 miles (96 km) west of , has built an intellectual-property portfolio of over 15, internally developed, patent applications. Visit www.ecologycoatings.com for more information. |
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