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The Doe Run Company will take center stage on the History Channel’s popular series “Modern Marvels,” airing June 16 at 7 p.m. Central Time.

St. Louis (PRWEB) June 6, 2008 — The Doe Run Company will take center stage on the History Channel’s popular series “Modern Marvels,” airing June 16 at 7 p.m. Central Time. The episode, dedicated to the complete lifecycle of lead, will explore industry leader Doe Run’s unique lead mining, processing and recycling capabilities.

“Modern Marvels,” is a one-hour program that focuses on innovative architectural and engineering structures, scientific discoveries and social wonders. Producers for the show tapped Doe Run’s expertise in the upcoming episode to help explain the importance of lead products and uses, which includes lead-acid car batteries; tube-style computer screens; emergency power; and equipment that protects medical patients from radiation and securely stores nuclear medicine and waste. Doe Run’s technologically advanced extraction and refining processes will also be featured.

“We are pleased that Modern Marvels chose Doe Run to participate in this episode about lead. While many people know that it’s needed to manufacture automotive batteries, this episode explains how it has become an important strategic metal that enhances our everyday lives, providing power, protection and convenience,” said Angie Nations, Doe Run community relations specialist. “Although it has been used for thousands of years, today we continue to find new uses for lead, including its potential use in powering hybrid vehicles of the future.”

The Modern Marvels episode includes content representing each of Doe Run’s facilities, and covers the entire lead life-cycle: the Southeast Mining and Milling Division in southeast Missouri, the Primary Smelting Division in Herculaneum, Mo., the Buick Resource Recycling Division in Boss, Mo., and Seafab Metals Company (a division of Fabricated Products, Inc., a Doe Run subsidiary), in Casa Grande, Ariz. In addition, Doe Run customer Enersys provided content for the program.

Missouri mines and mills provide 70 percent of the lead consumed in the United States. In addition to sourcing lead from underground mines, the company serves as the world’s third-largest lead supplier. Doe Run’s single-site lead recycling facility recovers metal from lead-acid batteries and electronics, and is one of the few facilities in North America that accepts and recovers lead from cathode ray tube (CRT) glass, found in older television screens.

Based in St. Louis, The Doe Run Company is a privately held natural resources company and the largest integrated lead producer in the Western Hemisphere. Dedicated to environmentally responsible mineral and metal production, Doe Run operates one of the world’s largest, single-site lead recycling facilities, located in Boss, Mo. The Doe Run Company and its subsidiaries deliver products and services necessary to provide power, protection and convenience. Doe Run has operations in Missouri, Washington and Arizona. For more information, visit http://www.doerun.com.

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Lawsuit alleges that Monmouth County employer George Harms Construction Co. fired foreman Michael Dodd in retaliation for his reporting unsafe working conditions and fraud to OSHA.

East Brunswick, NJ (PRWEB) June 6, 2008 — Construction foreman Michael Dodd has filed a lawsuit against his former employer, George Harms Construction Co., Inc., alleging that the company demoted him and terminated his employment because he blew the whistle on business practices which he believed to be illegal, fraudulent, unethical, and harmful to public safety.

The Complaint in the case of Michael Dodd v. George Harms Construction Co., Inc., MON-L-2582-08, filed in the Superior Court of New Jersey, Monmouth Vicinage, alleges that in January 2006, Mr. Dodd, a construction supervisor who had worked for the company for over twenty years, told his boss that his fellow foremen were not conducting weekly safety meetings. These foremen were filing false safety meeting reports to document "meetings" which never occurred, according to the Complaint. Mr. Dodd alleges that after he reported this conduct, the company isolated him, demoted him, took away his crew, and assigned him the worst jobs on the site, including picking up garbage.

The Complaint further alleges that in April 2007, Mr. Dodd blew the whistle again, this time about a retaining wall built by the company on Routes 1 and 9 in Elizabeth, New Jersey. Mr. Dodd alleges that he wrote a letter to Chief Executive Officer Tom Hardell stating that he believed the company had intentionally altered the design and structure of the wall, compromising its structural integrity, without the consent or knowledge of the State. The Complaint states that Mr. Dodd also contacted the federal Occupational Health and Safety Administration regarding his claims. According to Mr. Dodd, the company then began an "investigation" which was designed, not to look into and remedy the problem with the wall, but to cover-up its conduct and find grounds to terminate Mr. Dodd's employment. According to the Complaint, the company terminated Mr. Dodd's employment at the conclusion of its investigation, finding that Mr. Dodd was "insubordinate," "highly irresponsible," "recklessly indifferent to the truth," "dishonest and disruptive," and had "lied" about his safety concerns.

Mr. Dodd's attorney, Steven Siegler, of East Brunswick, New Jersey, stated that "Mike Dodd is a hard working man who devoted twenty years of his life to one employer. The fact that the company terminated his employment just weeks after he contacted OSHA and reported an allegedly unsafe condition on one of this State's busiest highways is, in my view, a clear violation of whistleblower protection law."

About The Law Office of Steven Siegler, Esq.:
The Law Office of Steven Siegler, Esq. represents New Jersey's professional and executive workforce in all areas of employment law, including discrimination on the basis of age, gender, pregnancy, race, religion, or disability, sexual harassment, whistleblower retaliation, severance package negotiations, breach of contract, non-compete agreements, wage and hour claims, and civil rights violations. For more information visit
www.njemploymentattorney.com or www.njemploymentlawyerblog.com.

Contact:
Steven Siegler
The Law Office of Steven Siegler, Esq.
(732) 214-2648
www.njemploymentattorney.com

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Aspen Contracting, Inc., expands to Texas to help residential and commercial property owners replace roofs damaged by hail and wind.

Lee's Summit, MO.; Fort Worth, TX (PRWEB) June 6, 2008 - Aspen Contracting, Inc. (www.aspencontractinginc.com), a national contractor that specializes in assessing and replacing roofs after hail and wind storms, announces its new office in Fort Worth, Texas. The Texas location joins Aspen field offices serving Atlanta; Minneapolis; Kansas City, Mo.; Columbus and Akron, Ohio; Fort Smith, Ark., and Springfield, Mo.

"We have selected the Fort Worth area as the base for future Texas operations," said L.C. Nussbeck, Aspen Contracting founder and president.

Aspen Contracting's sales staff is expert in handling insurance claims and restoration contracts. The company mobilizes to storm-ravaged areas when needed to assist property owners in returning their homes or commercial buildings to pre-storm condition as quickly as possible.

Aspen Contracting is licensed and insured as a general contractor in 34 states, including Texas. It is an endorsed member of the Better Business Bureau, member of Angie's List and holds memberships in the National Roofing Contractors Association, the Midwest Roofing Contractors Association, the International Code Council and the National Slate Association. In addition, Aspen Contracting is an Owens Corning Platinum Preferred Contractor, recognition given only 2 percent of the 3,000 preferred contractors recognized by Owens Corning for superior service and installation.

About Aspen Contracting, Inc.
Aspen Contracting, Inc., specializes in assessing and replacing roofs, siding and guttering after hail and wind storms. The company's national headquarters is in Lee's Summit, Mo. Field offices are located in Atlanta; Akron and Columbus, Ohio; Edina and Blaine, Minn.; Fort Smith (Van Buren), Ark.; and Lee's Summit and Springfield, Mo.

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With its aim to make Spain a great place to invest once again, established UK house builder Taylor Woodrow de España is currently offering a collection of high quality properties for sale with price reductions of up to 25%*.

London, UK (PRWEB) June 6, 2008 — With both the UK and Spanish property markets experiencing their fair share of negative publicity, it's no wonder people are tightening their purse strings and choosing to hold on tight to their hard earned cash.

However, when it comes to a home in Spain would-be buyers could be missing a trick, as now is the ideal time to snap up fantastic property at amazing prices. With its aim to make Spain a great place to invest once again, established UK house builder Taylor Woodrow de España is currently offering a collection of high quality properties for sale with price reductions of up to 25%*.

Only 45 homes benefit from this fantastic offer and 10 have already been reserved meaning those wishing to take advantage need to move quickly to avoid missing out.

Nick Freeston, Head of UK Operations for Taylor Woodrow de España said: "Although it is not usual for us to reduce our prices we have had to look at the competitive nature of the current market and because of this we've selected a collection of properties in Spain that we are able to reduce prices on for a short period of time.

"These new prices present a fantastic long term investment opportunity for those looking to buy a home in Spain as a place to retire to, or for their friends and family to enjoy for years to come. Whilst it's true that Spain may not be experiencing the boom it's enjoyed for so long and that some buyers have had their fingers burnt, there is still a great deal of interest in our homes and we do expect the market to pick up. This is why buyers should be looking forward to enjoying their home and the long term benefits it can provide rather than the short term. "

One of the developments offering a collection of two and three bedroom apartments at reduced prices is Pollentia Mar in Puerto Pollenca, Mallorca.

Set only 50m from the beach and famous Voramar seaside promenade these two and three bedroom apartments benefit from a communal swimming pool and landscaped gardens. Prices were 254,000€ and now start from 210,000€.

Another development is Calpesol in Alicante on the Costa Blanca. This development of three bedroom townhouses is set just five minutes away from the beach and pretty fishing port. Residents in this peaceful location can also enjoy a communal swimming pool and landscaped gardens. Prices were 274,549€ and now start from 186,000€.

Nick adds: "Both developments are set in stunning locations and offer fantastic high quality finishes as well as close proximity to local amenities, airports and major road networks. As well as developments in Mallorca and the Costa Blanca we also have a selection in the Costa del Sol, giving those considering buying a home in Spain plenty of choice at great prices.

"Based on the 10 reservations so far we're confident that the remaining properties will sell out before the 31st July, which is why we're encouraging interested house hunters to find out more sooner rather than later."

Taylor Woodrow de España has been building homes in Spain for 50 years and during this time has built up a strong reputation as a quality company that can be trusted. Buyers of a Taylor Woodrow home can be safe in the knowledge that everything about their property is structurally sound and legally above board. An experienced sales team is on hand to guide all purchasers through the process of buying a new home in Spain, both before, during and after the sale is complete.

This offer is only available until July 31st 2008, so those dreaming of owning their own home in Spain should find out more now. For further information contact the sales team on 08000 12 10 20 or log onto www.taylorwoodrow.es

*Offer on selected plots only, terms and conditions apply.

Taylor Woodrow España is a wholly owned subsidiary of Taylor Wimpey plc, a homebuilding company with operations in the UK, North America, Spain and Gibraltar. It aims to be the homebuilder of choice for customers, employees, shareholders and for the communities in which it operates.
On 3rd July 2007, Taylor Woodrow plc and George Wimpey Plc completed their merger to form Taylor Wimpey plc, the UK's largest homebuilder.

For further information please visit the company's website - www.taylorwoodrow.es

For further press information and photography, please contact:
Rosie Gurnett
Haslimann Taylor PR
Tel: 0121 355 3446
rosie @ haslimanntaylor.com

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Robert Burnside, president of Fireside Home Construction, has become one of the nation's first home builders to earn a Certified Green Professional (CGP) designation. The designation is awarded after completing intensive coursework on green building principles and practices. CGB is sponsored by the National Association of Home Builders.

Dexter, MI (PRWEB) June 6, 2008 — When Bob Burnside left his executive job at General Motors to become a home builder, he decided to construct homes that save on energy. Today, Burnside's company, Fireside Home Construction, is recognized as a leader in custom "green" home construction.

Burnside recently became one of the nation's first home builders to earn the designation of Certified Green Professional (CGP) from the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB).

CGP is a new designation that teaches builders, remodelers and building industry professionals techniques for incorporating green building principles into the homes they build without driving up the cost of construction. Burnside earned the designation by completing intensive industry-related courses that focused on providing a solid background in green building methods, business management and marketing. Additionally, Burnside was required to possess a minimum of two years building experience, a proven track record of successful project management, and a pledge to uphold the CGP's code of ethics.

For more than 11 years, Fireside Home Construction has been at the forefront of green building with high performance, sustainable homes for families living in southeast Michigan. The company's mission is built around constructing custom homes that are energy efficient, healthy, comfortable and have a positive impact on the environment.

"Our precious earth has limited resources," said Burnside. "At Fireside, we feel obligated to preserve the environment for our children and for generations to come. To this end, we are committed to building green, environmentally-friendly homes."

About Fireside Home Construction
Fireside Home Construction (www.firesidehomeco.com) has been building new custom homes and providing remodeling services since 1996. Fireside also focuses on respecting the environment by incorporating green building and energy efficient building technology into every home it builds. For the past three years, Fireside Home Construction has been awarded a national EnergyValue Housing Award (EVHA) from the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) Research Center. In addition, the company has received numerous state and local energy efficiency and green building awards. It also received the first Platinum Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certificate in Michigan.

About NAHB
The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) is a Washington-based trade association representing more than 205,000 members involved in home building, remodeling, multifamily construction, property management, subcontracting, design, housing finance, building product manufacturing and other aspects of residential and light commercial construction. Known as "the voice of the housing industry," NAHB is affiliated with more than 800 state and local home builders associations around the country.

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ToolsNow.com (www.toolsnow.com) has acquired $10 million in generator and pressure washer inventory from Coleman Powermate, which filed for bankruptcy in March.

Spring Hill, KS (PRWEB) June 6, 2008 — Online discount tool retailer ToolsNow.com announced today that it has acquired $10 million in generator and pressure washer inventory from Coleman Powermate, which filed for bankruptcy in March.

ToolsNow Acquires Coleman Powermate Generators

Tools Now is in the process of listing pictures, prices and item descriptions of the newly acquired inventory and will promote the Coleman Powermate Bankruptcy Liquidation Sale through its online and eBay stores.

"We are extremely pleased to have acquired a large inventory of Coleman Powermate generators and pressure washers. This allows us to pass along savings to our customers," says Bob Cummins CEO TAP Enterprises.

Coleman Powermate an Auroa, Illinois-based company, filed for bankruptcy in March 2008, due to a debt between $50 million to $100 million owed to creditors and suppliers.
   
"We're working diligently to get these Powermate generators listed as soon as possible as demand is big right now with electrical blackouts continuing during this record high storm season," Cummins continues. "The pressure washers are always hot selling items for spring and summer clean up projects for home owners."

ToolsNow.com is known for its closeout tool sales and inventory liquidation sales online and through its nationwide traveling truckload sales. Since 1977, Tools Now has been a leading distributor of discount power tools, hand tools, automotive tools, woodworking tools and reconditioned tools including the best selling Coleman Powermate 2400 PSI 5.5HP Pressure Washer throughout the United States and offers discount tools from the biggest brands in the power tools industry such as DeWalt, Milwaukee, Ridgid, Ryobi, Homelite, and more.

About ToolsNow
For more than 30 years, ToolsNow.com has been a leading manufacturer and distributor of quality discount tools providing do-it-yourselfers and professional contractors affordable prices, excellence in service, quality, and customer satisfaction through its website, 11 local retail stores and traveling truckload tool sales throughout the 48 continental United States. To learn more about Tools Now, visit www.toolsnow.com or www.tapent.com

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Dream Doors wins Brand Builder of the Year at the British Franchise Association's prestigious Franchisor of the Year annual award ceremony

(PRWEB) Troy Tappenden, founder of kitchen facelift company, Dream Doors, was ecstatic when his six-year-old business brushed aside fierce competition to clinch the coveted Brand Builder of the Year title at the BFA's Franchisor of the Year Awards in Mayfair just two weeks ago.

Dream Doors logo

Over 200 key BFA members attended the Express Newspapers and HSBC Bank sponsored event, held at the Sheraton Park Lane Hotel, and enjoyed a lavish gala luncheon afterwards.

Says Tappenden: "It felt like being at the Oscars. When Sir Bernard Ingham cleared his throat and said: 'and the winner is …' we were on the edge of our seats. Then when we heard '… Dream Doors', the whole of our table erupted. We couldn't believe our luck."

The panel of judges, however, was more scientific in its appraisal, measuring Dream Doors' performance over the last year against a strict set of criteria in which luck played little part. Says Head of Franchising at HSBC, and one of the judges at the event, Cathryn Hayes: "This award recognises franchisors who have found ways of building and strengthening their brand to benefit their entire franchise network.

"In 2007, Dream Doors appointed a top agency to re-design all of its marketing material, including shop fronts and exhibition stands, to create a consistent and instantly recognisable brand image. This significant investment, plus a more focused approach to brand marketing, has helped drive up group sales by 25 percent in roughly one year — a fabulous achievement by any standards."

Dream Doors, which now has 20 showrooms across the UK, has made the tough transition from a predominantly home-based business franchise proposition to one that is largely retail-based. This has sharpened the company's competitive edge, and pitted it against some of the UK's mightiest players in the home improvement sector.

Alex Waite, Dream Doors Franchise Recruitment Manager, confirms: "We've worked hard with design agency, Big Fish, to consolidate our branding and ensure its consistency throughout the network. Winning the award rubberstamps the belief we've had in the strength of Dream Doors as a brand name all along. We've dug deep to reach and identify the core philosophy that underpins the company name, and we're satisfied we have a message that permeates every aspect of the business."

He adds: "In my opinion, through hard work, we've taken the brand to a new level, raising awareness across the country, and making our mark at retail level. Importantly, we've also intensified the training for franchisees to ensure that they feel proud of the company, which in turn helps them to convey a positive message to customers. For us, brand is about much more than signs and logos; it's about image and message and ensuring that people are happy with the products and services at every level of the organisation, right down to the showroom floors.

"Now we've won Brand Builder of the Year, the challenge is to maintain and protect that image in perpetuity, and we're confident we can do that."

Notes to the editor

• Dream Doors Ltd was set up in 2000 and launched as a franchise operation at the NEC in October 2002
• Dream Doors opened seven new franchise showrooms in 2008
• Founder, Troy Tappenden, started Dream Doors with just £500
• By mid-2008, Dream Doors' annual group sales have risen to more than £10million
• Judges at the Franchisor of the Year Awards were: President of the BFA, Sir Bernard Ingham; Director General of the BFA, Brian Smart; Head of Franchising at HSBC, Cathryn Hayes; Farrah Rose, Howarth Franchising; and Jane Masih, Partner at Owen White Solicitors
• Award entries ran across three categories: the Express Newspapers Brand Builder of the Year, the HSBC Award for Enterprise and the BFA Franchisor of the Year http://www.thebfa.org/
• The franchising industry in the UK is worth £12.4 billion today

MP-PR
Matt Pigott
Tel: 07903 723 898
matt @ mp-pr.co.uk

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Purolator USA, the small-package and freight forwarding subsidiary of Canada's largest integrated distribution services company, has announced the opening of a new branch office to service the upstate New York region. Purolator USA's expansion into the Buffalo region comes at a time when cross border trade between the United States and Canada is at an all-time high. Purolator USA has operations in both Canada and the United States, which provides access to established and extensive distribution networks throughout each country.

Jericho, NY (PRWEB) June 6, 2008 — Purolator USA, the small-package and freight forwarding subsidiary of Canada's largest integrated distribution services company, has announced the opening of a new branch office to service the upstate New York region. The new branch is located at 1000 Young Street in Tonawanda and services businesses that ship regularly to Canada and within the U.S.

Purolator USA's expansion into the Buffalo region comes at a time when cross border trade between the United States and Canada is at an all-time high. The U.S. State Department reports that more than $1.5 billion in goods and services cross the border on a daily basis, and that volume is expected to increase. Cross border activity has been spurred on by the comparative strength of the Canadian dollar versus its U.S. counterpart. Canadian consumers look to their southern neighbor, and see lower-priced goods. This has fueled the market for U.S. exports, and for transportation logistics providers to help move goods back and forth across the border.

"Purolator USA offers unmatched experience and expertise in cross border logistics, and can ensure the seamless movement of goods across both sides of the Canadian border," says Scott Coleman (scoleman @ purolator.com), branch manager of the new Tonawanda office. "I am excited about the opportunity to introduce these advantages to businesses shipping to Canada from the upstate New York region."

Purolator USA has operations in both Canada and the United States, which provides access to established and extensive distribution networks throughout each country. Through its Purolator Trade Solutions service, Purolator USA provides access to cross border trade specialists, who can easily navigate U.S./Canadian customs regulations and procedures.

Purolator USA also offers small package and express delivery services within the United States. "We began offering the domestic service option during 2007, and it has already proven to be superior to services offered by our competitors," says Coleman.

"What really sets Purolator USA apart from our competitors is our ability to tailor logistics plans for each of our customers, based on their unique needs," Coleman says. "No two customers are alike, so we have no 'one size fits all' method of transporting goods. Our team works with each customer to develop a plan that gets goods where they need to be as quickly and as cost effectively as possible."

Purolator USA doubled the size of its U.S. office network during the past 12 months, with branches or gateways now operating in Los Angeles, Seattle, Chicago, Detroit, Buffalo, Dallas/Ft. Worth, Philadelphia, Raleigh/Durham and Newburgh, NY.

For more information about Purolator USA, please visit www.purolatorusa.com.

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Solomon Colors, Inc., a pioneer in innovations of concrete coloring solutions, announces the acquisition of Brickform, a leader in architectural and decorative concrete, to expand their concrete product lines and distribution channels.

Springfield, IL (PRWEB) June 5, 2008 — Solomon Colors, Inc., a pioneer in innovations of concrete coloring solutions, is pleased to announce the acquisition of Brickform, a leader in architectural and decorative concrete.

Solomon Colors, Inc. Acquires Brickform

As an employee-owned and family-owned company, Solomon Colors has provided service and quality to its customers for over eight decades. As a national leader in dry and liquid concrete pigment and dispensing equipment for the ready-mix, concrete block and masonry industries, the acquisition of Brickform is a natural next step for Solomon.

Brickform holds similar core values as a family-owned company. Under a unified umbrella, Solomon Colors now expands its product lines, as well as its distribution channels, to include concrete stains, dry shake color hardeners, antique colored releases, stamp tools, an extensive line of concrete sealers, and other innovative tools for architects and contractors.

President of Solomon Colors, Inc. Rich Solomon states, "We believe this acquisition will provide great benefits to Solomon Colors' current customers while adding diversity of products and stability to Brickform's customers."

Since 1927, quality, integrity and expertise have been synonymous with Solomon Colors. With the acquisition of Brickform, customers can expect nothing less across all new product lines and channels. Notes Robert Freis, President of Brickform, "The owners and employees of Solomon Colors, Inc. and their new employees from Brickform will make every effort to provide customers with the high quality products and service they have come to expect and trust. A strong working relationship is a key to success for all of us."

For additional information, visit the Solomon Colors website. And for information and video demonstrations on the newly acquired Brickform products, visit Brickform's online resources learning center.

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Study compiles an in-depth analysis that will prove useful to service industry CEOs in the Washington D.C. metropolitan area.

Reston, VA (PRWEB) June 5, 2008 — Hinge Incorporated, a strategy and branding firm focused on the professional services marketplace, announced findings from a primary research study of 100 Washington, DC metropolitan area CEOs conducted in the first quarter of 2008.

Research Director and Hinge Strategy Managing Partner Lee Frederiksen, Ph.D. believes the data and analysis will help professional service firms in this region learn from high-growth firm best practices. Hinge selected 100 CEOs from companies with revenues from $1M to $1B, and segmented the companies into the following categories:

• Finance and accounting services
• Architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) businesses
• Information technology
• Management consulting

The study revealed several counterintuitive findings. For example, the highest-growing firms actually spent a lower percentage of revenues on marketing than their slower-growing peers. The report details what tactics these high-growth firms employ.

A complimentary copy of the findings may be downloaded by visiting: http://www.pivotalbrands.com/resources/surveys/survey2008.html.

"The Washington, DC-metropolitan region is unique with its mix of services companies selling to public and private sectors alike," stated Frederiksen. "The findings in this report are the first of its kind, and tell a compelling story to business leaders in this community. We are confident industry CEOs and leaders will be able to apply these strategies to their own firms."

About Hinge
Founded in 2002, Hinge Incorporated provides revenue-increasing marketing strategies and award-winning brand design to professional service firms. Hinge delivers next-generation strategic offerings that contribute to the branding process, such as strategic analysis and assessment, market and competitive research, strategy development, client surveying and more. With a specialty in accounting, architecture, engineering, information technology, management consulting and government contracting firms, Hinge has built an expertise in finding and marketing the competitive advantage in any professional services business. Its work is often featured in magazines and trade publications and has won four "M Awards" from the Washington, DC chapter of the American Marketing Association. Because of their ongoing volunteer and pro-bono efforts, Hinge has been the recipient of several community leadership awards and honors, including a commendation from the Virginia State Senate for its "appreciation for their community service activities." Hinge can be reached at www.pivotalbrands.com.

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