Scarborough, Maine – Recognizing that many businesses and institutions need to address burdensome energy budgets, Thermal Systems, Inc. has developed a new website filled with information about cost savings, energy efficiency, and sustainability made possible by converting to biomass or cogeneration and upgrading to higher efficiency systems using natural gas and oil. In the website, visitors can learn the facts about these alternative energies through client stories and real results.

“TSI’s new website showcases current projects and case studies of completed projects, highlighting the financial savings institutions and industrial clients have received by using alternative energy,” said Candi Huber, Project Manager. “The savings reports and statistics are astounding.”

Owner Bob Waller has over 30 years experience in the steam and power industry. Mr. Waller is often called in as a consultant by Architectural Engineers needing expertise on re-powering projects. One specific element of the website he is proud of is the “What Is?…” section, providing in-depth information on the types of alternative energies TSI deals with. “Not only are we in business to save people money on energy costs, but also to educate and inform,” says Mr. Waller.

TSI’s clients include clients include Tom’s of Maine, Bath Iron Works, Bates College, and UPS. They service locations in Maine, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Vermont, Rhode Island, New York, Pennsylvania, and Connecticut.

About Thermal Systems, Inc.

Thermal Systems, Inc. (TSI) is an established design, procurement and construction management firm providing a wide range of services to Facility Managers, Plant Engineers and Plant Superintendents. Located in Scarborough, Maine, they offer single source responsibility for all types of energy and process applications.

About Hall Web Services
Hall Web Services of Portland, Maine partners with small to medium sized businesses to grow their businesses through the creation of a comprehensive web strategy. Hall’s services include web design and development, managed hosting, internet marketing, inbound marketing strategies and multimedia production.

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CONTACT:
Charles “Wick” Johnson III
Kennebec Technologies
207-626-0188 ext 201
207-626-0198
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www.kennebec.com

Kennebec Technologies and Its President Win Two Awards

Augusta, ME, December 31, 2009 — Kennebec Technologies President, Charles “Wick” Johnson, has been named “Business Person of the Year” by Kennebec Valley Chamber of Commerce and honored with a “Profitable Connections” award from the Smaller Business Association of New England.

KVCC’s 2010 Business Person of the Year Award
The Kennebec Valley Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors has named Charles “Wick” Johnson its 2010 “Business Person of the Year.”

Peter Thompson, President and CEO of KVCC, nominated Johnson. “This former teacher, entrepreneur, and owner of Kennebec Technologies exemplifies business success and community service,” said Thompson. “Wick has led a team of innovators at Kennebec Technologies while also serving a number of important public roles.”

Thompson cited Johnson’s service on the Maine State Chamber Board of Directors, his past chairmanship of the University of Maine System Trustees, and past chairmanship of the Augusta Board of Trade.

Johnson will be honored January 22, 2010, at the KVCC Annual Awards Banquet.

SBANE’s 2009 Profitable Connections Award
Smaller Business Association of New England (SBANE) recognized Kennebec Technologies, at its annual Profitable Connections Awards meeting October 22, 2009, for becoming certified as a supplier to Raytheon’s Integrated Defense Systems.

Rick Briggs Jr., Managing Director of Consilium Partners in Boston, and an SBANE member, made the nomination. “I was delighted that Kennebec Technologies could make a key connection with Raytheon through SBANE” said Briggs. “Kennebec had pursued Raytheon for several years, knowing they have great potential to be a key supplier. Kennebec offers a full range of sophisticated fabrication equipment and a highly trained and dedicated workforce; they produce complex components at the highest standards of precision, in high volumes, under tight timeframes — they just needed the right connection to really state their case. SBANE’s collaboration with Raytheon enabled them to make that. This promises to be a significant relationship for both companies.”

Kennebec expects to receive its first orders soon for a project Raytheon has been awarded by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

ABOUT KENNEBEC TECHNOLOGIES — Established in 1972, Kennebec Technologies is a full-service high-precision machine products manufacturer specializing in complex, high-value-added parts and assemblies for the aerospace, defense, alternative energy, medical, semiconductor, and telecommunications industries.

For additional information on Kennebec Technologies, contact Wick Johnson, or visit www.kennebec.com.

ABOUT SBANE — The Smaller Business Association of New England is a not-for-profit organization established in 1938 to promote and protect small businesses. Its 700 member companies in six states range from sole-proprietorship service businesses and growing high technology firms to 200-employee manufacturing plants. SBANE’s programs and services address the shared interests and needs of its diverse membership.

For additional information on SBANE, visit www.sbane.org.

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Photo caption: Rick Briggs (L) presents Wick Johnson with SBANE’s 2009 Profitable Connections Award.