22 DECEMBER 2020 WorldWide Drilling Resource ® Grundfos Breaks Ground on New Facility Adapted from Information by Grundfos Grundfos announced the groundbreaking of its 45,000-square-foot Americas Regional Center in Brookshire, Texas. The company is attempting to achieve LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Platinum certification. The new offices will house company sales, operations, engineering, human resources, finance, and other support functions. “To better serve the market, the new Americas Regional Center will strengthen our proximity between important sales areas and production hubs in North and South America, while fostering creativity for innovative applications and solutions,” said Eric Boutot, Grundfos Americas vice president of regional operations. With its sustainable green building design by PGAL, and construction by Harvey Builders, the structure will be made of locally sourced building materials verified to have been sourced in a responsible manner. Solar photovoltaic panels mounted on the roof will offset 20% or more of the building’s energy costs. A chilled water energy storage system will reduce energy consumption, while a rainwater harvesting system will support the chillers and gray water use. Sustainability is a major priority for Grundfos. In addition to manufacturing energy- and water-efficient pumping solutions, the company focuses on making a difference on the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals. This focus allows the company to help other companies be more sustainable and reach the goals together. “Houston has been the home of Grundfos colleagues for many years, including myself, having moved here in 2018,” said Dieter Sauer, Grundfos Americas regional managing director. “The city is rapidly growing with a fast economy and large talent pool. With the new Americas Regional Center and our strong market position, we expect to attract the competencies that will keep us in front of the industry.” WTR Innovation Lab in Texas Promotes Clean Energy Research Adapted from Information by Halliburton Company Halliburton Labs, part of the Halliburton Company, is an environment where entrepreneurs, academics, investors, and industrial labs can collaborate to advance cleaner, affordable energy. Led by Scott Gale, executive director, Halliburton Labs will help promote the growth of innovative, early-stage companies by providing access to lab facilities, technical expertise, and business network. Located at the company’s Houston headquarters, Halliburton Labs is unique in that it features an open environment where participating companies can work together to solve current and future clean energy challenges. Applicants will work with advisors from Halliburton Labs to help advance their products, secure financing, and prepare for the next stage. Earlier this year, Nanotech, Inc., the first company to take advantage of the facilities, moved in to research its technology for the fireproofing and insulation markets. Nanotech’s breakthrough technologies has the potential to significantly reduce global energy consumption, while improving energy efficiency, fireproofing capabilities, and safety. “We are incredibly excited to have been selected as an anchor for Halliburton Labs and help drive meaningful change and innovation in the energy sector,” said Mike Francis, chief executive officer of Nanotech. “Access to Halliburton Labs’ resources and world-class facilities will help accelerate our growth and deliver our transformative line of products. Through this collaboration, we intend to fundamentally shift the fireproofing and thermal insulation markets towards more effective and environmentally friendly solutions.” Additional companies will join in the coming months as the company reviews formal applications. Interested companies must have progressed their technology beyond the proof-of-concept phase. “Halliburton Labs reflects our commitment to the science and continued evolution of sustainable, reliable energy,” said Jeff Miller, chairman, president and CEO, Halliburton. “We firmly believe that oil and gas will remain an affordable and reliable energy resource for decades to come. At the same time, we recognize the importance of developing alternative energy sources. We are excited to help advance solutions that have the potential for a long-term, meaningful impact and that align well with our sustainability objectives. We also couldn’t be more pleased to have Nanotech, Inc. as the first participant of Halliburton Labs. Nanotech delivers technology that will change the way we think about energy conservation and fire safety across many sectors.” ENV Merry Christmas from the WWDR Team!
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