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Bell Aquaculture Breaks Ground on Corporate Headquarters
and Processing Facilities in Redkey, IN, for Nation’s Largest Yellow Perch Farm Bell Aquaculture has broken ground on its corporate headquarters
and processing facilities in Redkey, Indiana. Darien (Illinois)-based Wight & Company, began work on Wednesday, July 16,
2008, for the new 27,000 square-foot project in Redkey. Bell Aquaculture announced operation of the nation’s largest
yellow perch farm in March; production facilities are located in Albany, Indiana, northeast of Indianapolis. Albany, IN – July 21, 2008 –
Bell Aquaculture has broken ground on its corporate headquarters and processing facilities in Redkey, Indiana. Darien
(Illinois)-based Wight & Company, began work on Wednesday, July 16, 2008, for the new 27,000 square-foot project in Redkey.
The announcement is made by Michael Miller, Bell Aquaculture President & COO, who says construction is targeted for completion
prior to yearend. The headquarters will house sales & marketing, human resources, accounting and management,
while the processing center will handle all harvested fish from the farm to prepare it for sale. The complex will house
approximately 70 employees at full capacity. “This
is an exciting project for Wight & Company,” says Robert J. Farkas, Director of Wight’s Indiana Regional Office
in South Bend. The building design is the result of a collaborative effort between Bell, Wight and a team of professional
design consultants from around the Midwest. “It’s a great looking building, form truly follows function.”
Besides the high-bay processing facility on the back
of the building, the all masonry front area will serve as the operational headquarters for Bell Aquaculture. Wight & Company’s
focus on green space and site planning is evident in the layout of the five acre project site, storm water management and
landscape. “It’s a well-thought out design,” says Farkas, “It will serve Bell Aquaculture for years
to come. We’re honored to lead the design-build team. This is a building and an operation that the community can be
proud of.” In March, Bell Aquaculture announced
operation of the nation’s largest yellow perch (Perca flavescens) farm and production facilities in Albany, Indiana,
northeast of Indianapolis. Bell Aquaculture’s Bell Perch™ product is expected to be available for restaurant
purchase in early 2009. "The greatest difficulty
for restaurants has been the availability of yellow perch out of Lake Michigan and Lake Erie – the two predominant lakes
for the supply of wild-caught yellow perch," explains Miller during an interview on WTRC NewsRadio 1340/Elkhart
earlier in the year. "Which means the restaurants that were typically serving customers who enjoy the taste of
yellow perch, just cannot get the supply." Further,
Miller said: “The yellow perch that we’re raising, the Bell Perch™, is a higher quality product from the
standpoint that there is no real possibility of contaminants entering into their food chain during their growth. We have absolute
control over our water supply, since they are raised in-house there is no opportunity for bird predation, pesticides or herbicides
to get into the flesh of the fish that you and I might sit down to eat.” Bell Aquaculture’s Albany facility currently has the production capacity of less than 100,000
pounds of fish per year and ultimately will exceed 9 million pounds per year. According to Miller, the company will employ
70 in Albany at full build-out of the new facilities. Yellow
perch is one of the most popular of all North American pan fish. It has a mild, sweet flavor with firm white flesh and low
fat levels, making it a favorite in residential and commercial kitchens alike. In years past, yellow perch was the fish
typically served at Friday night fish fries in the Great Lakes region. The vision for a yellow perch farm was born when Miller became personally interested in aquaculture
in 1994. After studying this science and becoming involved in the Indiana Aquaculture Association, Inc. (IAAI), he developed
a dream to bring the local and personal favorite, yellow perch, back to the area. Miller has been involved with the IAAI for
12 years, including holding the position of secretary/treasurer until recently. He is on the Board of Directors. He currently
serves on the U.S. Department of Agriculture's regional aquaculture extension team under NCRAC. As Miller says, “What started out as an idea on a Post-it note, ended up being
17 file cabinets of information.” So after more than 12 years of research, consulting fish experts and a lot of
hard work, Bell Aquaculture was formed. Bell Aquaculture
is committed to these four guiding principles in producing its fish: 1) Controlled environment
2) No toxins
3) Healthy growth
4) Gentle to the environment About Bell Aquaculture Bell Aquaculture is a producer and processor of farm-raised fish for restaurants
and consumer use. Initial production facilities, dedicated to yellow perch, are located in Albany, IN, and comprise
the nation’s largest yellow perch farm. Bell Aquaculture is profiled for media access and backgrounding at http://www.publicrelationsnewsroom.com/aquaculture.html. Bell’s aquaculture and yellow perch expert Bill Manci is profiled at http://expert411.com/id6.html. More information about Bell Aquaculture is available at http://www.bellaquaculture.com. # # # Contacts: Maggie Holben, Absolutely PR, 303-984-9801, maggie@absolutelypr.com Jodi Bertram,
Realistic Marketing, 913-484-7361, jodi.bertram@bellaquaculture.com
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Baxa Ltd, Subsidiary of Denver-based Baxa Corporation, Announces Direct Sales and Marketing Operations in Switzerland Baxa Ltd, subsidiary of Denver-based Baxa Corporation, has moved to a direct
sales and marketing model for the Swiss market. The company provides systems and devices for simplifying the handling,
mixing and administration of fluid medications. Direct operations will provide Baxa Ltd with improved customer access
for product development and continuous improvement, while continuing their excellent customer service. Bracknell, UK, May
21, 2007 – Baxa Ltd, subsidiary of Denver-based Baxa Corporation, announces its move to a direct sales and marketing
presence in Switzerland beginning May 21. Baxa products were previously sold primarily through an exclusive distributor, with
customer and technical support provided by Baxa Ltd from their European Headquarters in Bracknell, Berkshire. “Following
implementation of direct sales in other European countries, we are building on the successes of our Distributor partner in
Switzerland to continue to improve our service and our products through a greater understanding of customer needs,”
says Terry Aston, Managing Director, Baxa Ltd. The move to
a direct sales model promotes the company’s strategy of fostering close customer relationships and strengthens Baxa
Ltd’s presence in these countries. Baxa currently has a direct sales operation in the United Kingdom, with area
management in Austria, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany and the Benelux territories. Baxa also supports distribution partners in 18 other countries in Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Baxa Ltd provides systems and products that streamline pharmacy operations for oral liquid delivery,
sterile IV preparation and mixing multi-source parenteral solutions. The company’s products provide solutions
for enhancing patient safety, improving drug preparation procedures and reducing the opportunity for medication errors.
The UK operation is a subsidiary of Baxa Corporation, based in Colorado, USA. About Baxa Corporation Baxa, a customer-focused medical device
company, provides innovative, solution-based technologies for fluid handling and delivery. Its systems and devices promote
the safe and efficient preparation, handling, packaging, and administration of fluid medications. Key products include
Rapid-Fill® Automated Syringe Fillers, Exacta-Med® Oral Dispensers, MicroFuse® Syringe Infusers, Repeater®
Pharmacy Pumps, and Exacta-Mix® and MicroMacro® Multi-Source Compounders; used worldwide in hospitals and healthcare
facilities. Privately held, Baxa Corporation has subsidiaries and sales offices in Canada and the United Kingdom; direct
representation in Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Luxembourg and The Netherlands; and distribution partners
worldwide. Further information is available at http://www.baxa.com UK Contacts: US Contacts:
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Here's an example
of a "Denver Localization" media relations campaign that garnered circulation exposure of 1,426,350 and ad value
equivalent of $16,327.26.
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Please
note: Bank of America and Countrywide have announced merger -- click here for more information. Countrywide Brings Innovative Banking Model to Denver
Countrywide Bank,
a division of Treasury Bank, N.A., is opening its first financial centers in the state of Colorado – Lakewood, 7740
West Alameda Avenue, and Littleton, 2030 East County Line Road, Unit C. The new financial centers will provide area residents
with easy access to high deposit rates as well as personalized financial expertise from Countrywide Bank’s professional
staff.
THOUSAND OAKS, CA (Sept. 19, 2004) – Countrywide Bank, a division of Treasury Bank, N.A., today announced
its continued national expansion with the opening of its first financial centers in the state of Colorado. The new centers,
located in Lakewood and Littleton are the latest representation of the Bank’s proven economic model, which leverages
existing home loan infrastructure to establish financial centers that offer sought after high-rate deposit products.
“We have created a cost-effective delivery channel to offer consumers what they value most – consistently high
rates on savings and deposit products and personalized customer service,” said James S. Furash, Countrywide Bank president.
“Now Denver area residents don’t have to hunt around for the best rates, they can take comfort in knowing that
Countrywide Bank will consistently offer the top rates in the country.”
Ranked among the top one percent
of all banks in the nation*, Countrywide Bank’s distinctive business model, which leverages parent company Countrywide
Financial Corporation’s existing infrastructure, has proven successful. The unique low-overhead strategy of providing
expertly staffed financial centers instead of large, costly, traditional bank branches helps pass the savings on to consumers
in the form of higher rate CDs and other savings products.
Providing area residents with easy access to high deposit
rates as well as personalized financial expertise from the Bank’s professional staff, the centers are located at:
* Lakewood -- 7740 West Alameda Avenue
* Littleton -- 2030 East County Line Road, Unit C
Countrywide
Bank is a member of the Countrywide Financial Corporation family of companies, which includes Countrywide Home Loans. The
company’s mortgage lending division has been helping area residents achieve the dream of homeownership for decades.
This long-term experience and trusted history makes Countrywide Bank exceptionally primed to serve the specific needs of local
consumers.
Countrywide, through its family of companies, offers consumers diverse products, including high-rate
CDs, money market and retirement accounts, as well as home loans and quality investment and insurance products.**
Countrywide Bank’s innovative financial centers offer access to free professional counseling from banking
experts. In addition, customers can check today’s rates, access account information and open new accounts via telephone
at 1-877-CWBANK-5 or by visiting the Countrywide Bank Web site, http://www.countrywidebank.com. For information about employment
opportunities with Countrywide, visit http://www.countrywidecareers.com.
About Countrywide Bank
Countrywide
Bank, a division of Treasury Bank, N.A., is a member of the Countrywide Financial Corporation (NYSE: CFC) family of companies.
Countrywide Bank has received the most recent Top Tier Award from Bankrate.com® for offering deposit products having relatively
high annual percentage yields (APYs) compared to other institutions during the same quarter. Countrywide Bank offers highly
competitive rates on certificates of deposit, money market and individual retirement accounts. Customers can review banking
products and services, check rates on deposits, and apply for new accounts by phone, online, or at one of the financial centers.
For more information about Countrywide Bank, call 1-877-CWBANK-5 or visit www.countrywidebank.com. Member FDIC. Equal Housing
Lender.
*Based on current assets and other banking data reported to the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
(FDIC) quarterly.
** Investment and insurance products are not deposits, not FDIC insured, not guaranteed by
any bank, not insured by any Federal Government agency and may lose value.
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CONTACTS:
Corporate:
Amber Cousins, 800-796-8448, pressroom@countrywide.com
In Denver: Maggie Holben, 303-984-9801 or 303-669-3558, maggie@absolutelypr.com
| This Denver localization campaign resulted in eight placements in the following
publications: Denver Post (weekday), Highlands Ranch Herald, Lakewood Sentinel, Sunday Denver Post, ColoradoBiz Magazine,
Rocky Mountain News, Denver Business Journal Online "Latest News," and LA Business Journal Online "Latest News."
Circulation reach: 1,426,350
Ad Value Equivalent: $16,327.26 |
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