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Macrotek Providing Solutions for Boiler MACT Compliance

Washington, DC
March 27, 2013

On January 31, 2013, U.S. EPA published its final adjustments to its rules regulating emissions of hazardous air pollutants from industrial, commercial and institutional boilers and process heaters at major and non-major (known as “area”) source facilities of air toxics. It is estimated that 2,300 boilers—mostly large, coal-fired boilers located at industrial plants—will be required to meet numerical emission limits.

Macrotek Inc., a leading provider of air pollution control equipment, has been identified as a principle solution for industrial facilities affected by this ruling. Macrotek specializes in supplying advanced, customized technologies in the size range of boilers targeted by the MACT standards. The company has been working with the American industrial sector to evaluate existing systems, establish practical and economic resolutions, such as retrofits, and offer site-specific removal of particulate and other contaminants.

New and existing boilers at major source facilities will have until three years after publication in the Federal Register of the final rules to comply. This sets the existing source compliance date as January 31, 2016. Existing boilers at area source facilities must comply with the final rules beginning March 2014.

For an evaluation of existing systems or emissions control recommendations, contact Macrotek with specific Boiler MACT requirements.

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About Macrotek
With more than 80 years of experience, Macrotek Inc. offers a variety of air pollution control systems to suite a broad range of environmental requirements. Using some of the most innovative and effective technologies available in the industry, Macrotek provides cost-efficient applications for industrial air purification. For more information about Macrotek, visit the company’s website at www.macrotek.com.

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Macrotek Invited to Canadian Trade Mission to Cuba

Havana, Cuba
February, 2013

Major Cuban organizations selected Macrotek Inc., a global air pollution control provider, to be part of the Canadian delegation in a trade mission to Cuba this past January. The mission took place in Havana and Varadero and involved the discussion of exporting Macrotek’s systems to the Cuban industrial sector.

Over the course of four days, Macrotek met with interested parties in the petrochemical, chemical, mining, and oil industries, all of whom were required to submit a request to meet the Canadian company before the invitation could be extended.

Macrotek has supplied air pollution control systems to countries around the world, including Cuba, Thailand, the Philippines, Madagascar, Ireland, Mexico, and Trinidad. The company’s reputation as an expert in air pollution control has enabled it to showcase Canadian technology to its global customers, offering advanced, cost-efficient solutions worldwide.

Interest levels for Macrotek systems were extremely high as demand for gas cleanup systems in the industrial market increases and talks of supplying equipment for a number of upcoming Cuban projects are already in the works.

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Macrotek Key Player in Supporting Canadian Industry

Toronto, Canada
December 18, 2012

Macrotek Inc., a global provider of air pollution control technologies, has an important philosophy when it comes to how it does business: keep everything in Canada. The Markham, Ontario-based company has been operating for over 80 years and makes a conscious effort in supporting its local partners. Receiving contracts from all over the world, fabrication of all Macrotek systems is subcontracted to shops in Pickering and Mississauga, Ontario. It is estimated that every hour of Macrotek engineering time results in 5-10 times the hours of subcontracted fabrication time.

In addition to its fabrication influences, Macrotek also purchases every component for its air pollution control systems from Canadian suppliers, creating even more Canadian jobs and inserting more money into Canadian industry. Components for one Macrotek project could run up to $1 million and come from all over Canada.

All of this means that over the years Macrotek has triggered thousands of hours within the Canadian manufacturing force and contributed millions of dollars to the Canadian economy.

Although Macrotek is a globally recognized pollution control provider, many of its clients are Canadian engineering or industrial companies who also appreciate doing business with their local partners. Large contracts from recent Canadian mining projects won by Macrotek would otherwise likely have gone to pollution control companies south of the border. These are often Canadian competitors who move to the United States or are bought out by larger American firms.

“Our Canadian clients often worry that we will move outside of Canada,” says Jason Hiles, Vice-President of Macrotek. “Like us, they value doing business with partners in their own backyard. It’s essential for us to be able to support them and the Canadian economy.”

Macrotek has several projects underway for the rest of 2012 and 2013, all of which will be designed and manufactured in Canada.

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Macrotek ISO Certification Successfully Renewed

Toronto, Canada
September 18, 2012

As a result of a successful audit by the quality certification authority BSI, Macrotek’s ISO 9001:2008 certification has been renewed. The re-assessment found that Macrotek operates a Quality Management System which complies with ISO’s requirements and noted the company takes its certification seriously.

The need to renew ISO 9001:2008 is based on ISO’s continual renewal process and objective to keep the standards aligned to company systems and practices. Macrotek places heavy importance on streamlining its practices in order to provide consistent and reliable service to its customers.

Macrotek has been ISO certified since 2009.

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Macrotek Receives Multi-Million Dollar Contract for Air Pollution Control System

Saskatchewan, Canada
August 24, 2012

A leading multinational mining company together with their retained engineering company have selected Macrotek to design and supply an integrated multi-million dollar pollution control system for their Western Canada mining complex.

The new pollution control system will treat flue gases from their kiln. The system includes Macrotek’s quench, acid, and ammonia absorbers, the MVA high efficiency Venturi Scrubber, and a comprehensive polishing mist elimination and collection system. The radioactive nature of the dust requires a custom designed, highly efficient design using cutting-edge technologies.

Macrotek designed and supplied a similar system for the company in 2002, however this new design will provide for significant removal efficiency increases.

The first stages of engineering are currently in progress.

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Customer Returns to Macrotek for Air Intake Filter Contract

Quebec, Canada
August 23, 2012

A major refinery in Eastern Canada has selected Macrotek to design and fabricate a replacement compressor inlet air filter system, originally supplied by Macrotek in the 1990’s. This new system will be designed for improved reliability and minimal field work.

“We strive to provide quality products and superb customer service for our clients,” says Jason Hiles, Vice-President of Macrotek. “As a result, they come back to us years down the line when they require upgrades and improvements to their systems. Customer satisfaction is paramount for Macrotek.”

The project is scheduled for completion by the end of the year.

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Macrotek Selected for Groundbreaking Commercial Plasma Gasification Facility

Ottawa, Canada
August 14, 2012

The engineering release of a major gas quality control system contract has been awarded to Macrotek Inc., an industry leader in pollution control.

Plasco Energy Group, an innovative Canadian technology company that converts post-recycled municipal solid waste into green power and other valuable products, has selected Macrotek for the design and engineering of their commercial gas cleanup system. The process will include the removal of H2S, HCl, ammonia, and heavy metals with the use of Macrotek’s advanced wet scrubbing technologies, particulate removal processes, followed by a polishing activated carbon bed.

Macrotek has been supporting Plasco with the development and commercialization of its groundbreaking plasma gas conversion technology for over a decade, designing and supplying the original system for the Trail Road Demonstration Facility, the only operating commercial-scale conversion facility in the world that converts municipal solid waste into a consistent syngas that can run reciprocating gas engines to generate electricity. Macrotek also supported with start-up, troubleshooting, and all improvements and modifications in the facility.

“We are very excited to be continuing our partnership with Plasco Energy Group while we work together towards an innovative process that will change the way communities deal with waste,” says Peter Ristevski, President of Macrotek. “Macrotek strives to contribute to revolutionary projects and Plasco’s plasma gasification facility certainly is just that”.

Engineering for the gas quality control system is now underway.

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To find more on Macrotek visit www.macrotek.com
To find more on Plasco Energy Group visit www.plascoenergygroup.com

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Macrotek Presents Technology at Thailand and U.S. Conferences

Bangkok, Thailand
Raleigh, USA
June 27, 2012

Air pollution control provider, Macrotek Inc., was invited to present its technology to attendees of major conferences held recently in Thailand and the U.S.
Macrotek, in association with Bangkok Industrial Boilers, was also asked to host a half-day seminar at the Renewable Energy Asia conference in Bangkok, Thailand earlier this month. Macrotek presented its advanced air pollution control products and technology and participated in roundtable discussions on specific project inquiries. The growing industrial marketplace in Southeast Asia means a greater need for the air pollution control systems Macrotek has provided worldwide.
Macrotek’s expertise in the global market has increasingly been called upon as a result of its 80 year-long reputation in the industry and its continuously improving technologies.

Peter Ristevski, Macrotek President, presented air pollution control solutions at the Council of Industrial Boiler Owners (CIBO) Fluidized Bed Combustion Conference near Raleigh, North Carolina last month. The conference comes at a key time for boiler owners given the EPA’s expected Boiler MACT ruling in the coming months. The ruling will address hazardous air pollutant emission standards for industrial, commercial and institutional boilers and process heaters, solutions to which Macrotek reviewed at the conference.

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SNC-Lavalin Awards Macrotek Multi-Scrubber Contract

Toronto, Canada
June 12, 2012

SNC-Lavalin, one of the leading engineering and construction groups in the world, has selected Macrotek Inc. to design and supply wet scrubber systems for a mining and production facility in Saskatchewan, Canada. Macrotek, a leader in the air pollution control industry, will supply four venturi scrubber systems for various services in the first phase of the project.

The underground potash development project is located in east-central Saskatchewan. The mine will be one of the world's largest potash mines, producing eight million tons of marketable potash annually at full capacity.

Macrotek has been involved in numerous SNC-Lavalin projects dating back over a decade, including design and supply of air pollution control equipment as well as start-up and commissioning.

Engineering for the wet scrubbers has begun with the project scheduled to start first production in 2015.

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Macrotek Featured in Globe and Mail

Toronto, Canada
May 9, 2012

Macrotek was featured in Canada's national newspaper, the Globe and Mail on May 9, 2012. The company was highlighted in a case study about Canadian businesses going global and offered insight on international relationships.

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Macrotek Wins Odor Abatement Contract in Alberta

Alberta, Canada
March 22, 2012

Macrotek has been selected for the design and fabrication of a scrubber body and stack assembly for a large pet food manufacturer in Alberta, Canada. A multiphase implementation plan has been developed to mitigate the off-property odour impact from the company’s processes and operations. Macrotek will be involved in the beginning phases with future plans of adding an absorption scrubber as required.

Macrotek, an expert in air pollution control equipment, offers multiple odor control technology solutions. It’s most recent experience includes the food and chemical industry.

The first phase of the project is scheduled for completion in May 2012.

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Macrotek Commissioned for Ground-Breaking Nickel Mine Start-Up in Madagascar

Madagascar, Africa
November 4, 2011

Macrotek has been commissioned for start-up in one of the most ground-breaking projects in Madagascar history. A world leading nickel and mining refiner will begin the start-up of a large-tonnage, long-life nickel and cobalt mining enterprise located in Madagascar. At a construction cost of approximately US$5.5 billion, the Project is the largest ever foreign investment in the country – and one of the biggest in sub-Saharan Africa and the Indian Ocean region.

Macrotek, a leader in air pollution control equipment, had been selected to design and fabricate three vent gas scrubbers in 2010 and is currently involved with start-up of the equipment in Madagascar. The system includes one ammonia and two H2S scrubbers.

The mechanical completion of the mine is expected in 2012.

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Macrotek Awarded Major Air Pollution Control Contract for UAE

United Arab Emirates
October 28, 2011

Macrotek Inc., a global provider of air pollution control technologies, announced receipt of a major air pollution control scrubber system contract from a proprietary client for an overseas installation. The scrubber system will remove hazardous pollutants for a transportable waste incinerator. This one of a kind, all-in-one assembly is the only APC system of its kind to integrate several technologies within the confines of a standard shipping container.

The client, a leading supplier of two-stage combustion incinerator systems, recently shipped four transportable systems for an international organization that will be used at various deployment divisions around the world. Macrotek also supplied leading scrubber technology for these systems.

Macrotek’s modular incinerators and scrubbers are all integrated in standard containers for easy transportation. The air pollution control system includes a quench vessel, aglomerator, venturi scrubber, and absorber. It will remove particulate, acids, dioxins, and heavy metals to meet the European Union’s stringent limits.

“We are excited to be a partner on this groundbreaking project. Macrotek continues to support our worldwide customers with innovative and state-of-the-art technologies in air pollution control.” states Peter Ristevski, President of Macrotek.

The project is scheduled for completion in mid-late 2012.

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Macrotek Awarded Major Inlet Air Filter Contract for Russian Installation

Ireland
July 26, 2011

Macrotek Inc. was awarded a major turbine/compressor inlet air filter for installation in Russia. The equipment will be designed to clean 123,000 CFM with extreme temperature range from minus -40F to 120F. Macrotek’s innovative design includes a custom configuration to match a particularly tight space and extreme local environmental conditions.

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Janet Ristevski
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About Macrotek
With more than 80 years of experience, Macrotek Inc. offers a variety of air pollution control systems to suite a broad range of environmental requirements. Using some of the most innovative and effective technologies available in the industry, Macrotek provides cost-efficient applications for industrial air purification. For more information about Macrotek, visit the company’s website at www.macrotek.com.

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World leader in Precious Metal Recovery and Processing Selects Macrotek

Quebec, Ontario
July 26, 2011

A world leader in precious metal recovery and processing is building a pilot demonstration for a new proprietary technology. Part of the scope for this project includes a comprehensive gas clean-up system which will remove arsenic, acids, and particulate. Macrotek`s integrated gas clean-up system was selected. Hot gases from the furnace will be quenched and treated in an impingement tray scrubber while saturated gases are cooled to remove moisture and cleaned in a dry filter collector. For added mist removal, a fibre mesh mist eliminator will be included. Particulate-free gases containing a large percentage of SO2 are treated in a counter-current absorber. This section is contaminant free-allowing for SO2 or sulphuric acid recovery.

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Macrotek Wins Gas Clean-Up and Recovery Contract

Brampton, Ontario
July 8, 2010

A large multinational precious metal refiner is expanding its production capacity and required an all-inclusive gas clean-up and recovery system. Macrotek`s highly efficient MVA Venturi system combined with an acid absorber were selected.

The system includes the Macrotek MVA high efficiency variable throat orifice scrubber, integrated separator and absorber section. The combination was selected to accommodate very tight space constraints.

In the first zone, fine metal dust is collected and separated while acid is collected and neutralized in the second zone. The system provides for optimum precious metal recovery and BACT emission control technology.

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Macrotek Unveils New Logo and Website

Markham, Ontario
June 20, 2011

Macrotek Inc., a leader in air pollution control technology, unveiled its new logo today, building on a new brand image that coincides with the company’s innovative design approach. The logo retains elements of the classic Macrotek logo with modern inspirations.

In addition to the change in logo, Macrotek launched a new website, featuring their latest projects using state-of-the-art technologies. The website offers a fresh new look and user-friendly functions for customers.

“This revitalized image compliments Macrotek’s constant growth and advancement within the air pollution control industry,” said partner Jason Hiles. “We are continually improving our results and technologies, and this new image reflects that.”

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Macrotek Ultra Efficient MVA Scrubber Exceeds Performance and Expectations

Ottawa, Ontario
April 25, 2011

Macrotek Inc., a leader in air pollution control technology, was selected by a major precious metal refiner requiring a highly advanced and efficient wet scrubber system to replace an existing aging electrostatic precipitator (ESP).
Macrotek’s flooded disc MVA venturi scrubber and MSV separator were installed, commissioned, and recently tested after being in operation for over one year. The emissions include sub-micron particulate of which more than 70% was less than 1 micron. Macrotek’s original guarantee of 93% overall removal was surpassed when test results confirmed higher than 99% removal.

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About Macrotek
With more than 80 years of experience, Macrotek Inc. offers a variety of air pollution control systems to suite a broad range of environmental requirements. Using some of the most innovative and effective technologies available in the industry, Macrotek provides cost-efficient applications for industrial air purification. For more information about Macrotek, visit the company’s website at www.macrotek.com.

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Macrotek Awarded Upgrade of Gas Quality Control System at Plasma Gasification Demonstration Plant

Ottawa, Ontario
April 21, 2011

Macrotek Inc., a leader in air pollution control technology, has been supporting a major plasma gasification company with the development and commercialization of its advanced plasma gas conversion technology for over a decade. The company, a forerunner in the plasma gasification process, awarded Macrotek with the upgrade of a gas quality control system that includes a multi-contaminant removal system from the synthetic gas prior to combustion. The upgrade incorporates a redesign of the particulate removal and absorber systems while the presence of tars requires a cutting-edge technological approach. Macrotek’s flooded disc MVA venturi scrubber combined with a custom designed spray tower and sub-cool/re-heat treatment system are being implemented.

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