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Guardian Lima, LLC of Ohio is officially back in full operation, producing 54 million gallons of ethanol a year, as well as 165,000 tons of dried distillers grains and jobs for the local economy.
Guardian Lima employs 33 full time Ohioans in positions from chemists to engineers to accountants and administrative support staff. Prior to the opening, there were 120 jobs involved with retrofitting and construction of the plant. The facility, formally Greater Ohio Ethanol, originally began operations in 2008 but went idle shortly thereafter due to adverse market conditions. Guardian Lima acquired majority stake in the ethanol production facility in November 2010.
“We are proud to bring this facility back into operation, creating jobs and providing a boost to the Lima economy,” said Don Gales, CEO of Guardian Lima, LLC. “Domestic ethanol production is a key component of the nation’s energy strategy and one that begins in hundreds of small towns and cities just like Lima.”
Renewable Fuels Association president and CEO Bob Dinneen congratulated the company for bringing the plant back into operation. “America’s ethanol industry continues to demonstrate an unparalleled ability to create jobs, particularly in small cities and rural communities all across the country,” said Dinneen.
JCPenney Selects Aldo USA’s as Exclusive Department Store Retailer for Its Call It Spring Brand.
Health & Beauty Close-Up July 10, 2010 J. C. Penney Company, Inc. and Aldo USA, Inc. have announced plans for JCPenney to become The Aldo Group’s exclusive department store retailer in the United States for its Call It Spring brand.
The Aldo Group is an international retailer with operations in more than 1,500 stores in over 50 countries, creating fashionable footwear and accessories. site jcpenney printable coupons
In a release, the group noted that, dramatically expanding JCPenney’s modern footwear and accessory assortment, Call It Spring will launch as a shop-within-a-shop concept — over 600 sq. ft. shop in Women’s and over 400 sq. ft. shop in Men’s — providing JCPenney customers a collection of over 300 styles of on-trend footwear and accessories — all at forceful prices. The concept is set to launch this fall in JCPenney’s Manhattan store, expand to 100 JCPenney stores and on jcp.com in spring 2011, and then to an additional 500 stores in fall 2011. JCPenney will be the only department store retailer to carry the Call It Spring collection outside of The Aldo Group’s specialty stores.
“By giving our customers high-quality, specialty store styling we continue to heighten our competitive advantage and create a sense of discovery within our stores,” said Myron E. (Mike) Ullman, III, chairman and chief executive officer of JCPenney. “Call It Spring is an exciting addition to our footwear and accessories collections and will further establish JCPenney as a style authority and first choice destination for the modern customer. We look forward to working with the exceptionally talented team at The Aldo Group to bring their extraordinary brand to our customers.” Similar to the Sephora inside JCPenney beauty boutique, the Call It Spring shop-within-a-shop concept is part of JCPenney’s overall commitment to creating unique selling environments, providing customers with even more reasons to shop JCPenney than ever before, the company said. This will continue with the launch of MNG by Mango, JCPenney’s exclusive fast fashion concept unveiling this fall, which will anchor JCPenney’s contemporary fashion assortment with a 1500 sq. ft. shop-within-a-shop experience. go to web site jcpenney printable coupons
“The Aldo Group is thrilled to join forces with JCPenney for our Call It Spring brand,” says Aldo Bensadoun, chief executive officer of The Aldo Group. “JCPenney’s commitment to the modern customer makes it the perfect place for Call It Spring to grow and prosper alongside other strong international brands such as Sephora and Mango. We believe the Call It Spring shops offer even more options for customers looking for great fashion at great prices.” “Call It Spring builds on our exciting assortment of footwear and handbags,” said Liz Sweney, executive vice president, senior general merchandise manager of women’s apparel, accessories, handbags and shoes and fine jewelry. “The Call It Spring shop-within-a-shop concept will be further strengthened by JCPenney’s industry-leading customer service, which includes the Company’s dedicated group of footwear Associates who are on hand to personally assist customers, offering an enhanced shopping experience.” ((Comments on this story may be sent to health@closeupmedia.com))
