News

Dwight Celestin Joins EC Systems

8/27/2001
EC Systems has again added to its LDAR software technical support staff. Dwight Celestin is a highly regarded expert in fugitive emissions program management. He also brings considerable depth of expertise in LDAR data management software. As a former FEMS* "Alliance Partner," Dwight provided technical support and data conversion services. Prior to that he worked for fugitive emissions monitoring service contractors where he managed teams of monitoring technicians for clients such as Dupont, BASF and Dow. Dwight has hands-on experience using ORR LEAKDAS software for his clients. Dwight will apply his regulatory expertise to deliver additional value to users of ORR LEAKDAS software and related LDAR information services. He is based in Orange, TX (between Houston and Baton Rouge, LA). Send an e-mail to Mr. Celestin (dcelestin@InspectionLogic.com).

New Palm(tm) Software for LDAR Tag Maintenance

3/15/2001
Recording new fugitive emissions tag information or verifying existing tag data has traditionally meant lots of hand written notes to be keyed into a database, then checked (and rechecked) for accuracy. ORR LEAKDAS users now have the option of skipping the data entry and QA work by tapping and writing tag information directly into handheld computers that use the Palm(tm) operating system. EC Systems has just released a unique new product called LeakDAS Tagger(tm). Tagger(tm) software runs on any Palm device, including those made by Palm, Handspring, or Symbol's SPT-1700 (rated for Class I/Div2 areas). According to Chris Patterson, LDAR Applications Specialist for EC Systems, "This software can easily pay for itself in labor savings from one tagging project. Every field in LEAKDAS is available on the Palm(tm) screen for data entry or editing. After the plant is tagged, it makes tag maintenance a breeze."

EC Systems Integrates with Orr E-Com Logistics

8/1/2001
EC Systems Corp. announced today that it now shares the management and technical resources of its sister company, Orr E-Com Logistics (Orr ECL). Both are focused on software development and support for industrial companies, but in different areas. By naming Bill Coffee as president of both divisions, Orr Corporation has pooled its technology assets and positioned itself for rapid growth. "We have extraordinary talent on both the EC Systems and Orr ECL teams. This change gives us the flexibility to focus the best resources where they are needed the most. This is a huge win for Orr customers," Bill Coffee said. Bill Coffee brings 27 years of Information Technology experience to EC Systems. He earned a masters degree in Computer Resource & Information Management. Bill has held management positions at Sun Microsystems, Tandem Computer Corp., Wang Laboratories and other technology companies. In just six months, Bill successfully staffed and started Orr ECL, a new B2B web-technology business venture for Orr Corporation (www.orrECL.com and www.orrsafety.com)

Orr Corporation Investing in LDAR

10/23/2000
EC Systems, a subsidiary of Orr Corporation, is aggressively investing in its LDAR business unit. This year, EC Systems introduced LDAR training, audits and consulting services. The company has already expanded by adding more LDAR industry veterans to deliver those services. EC Systems is also completing development of ORR LEAKDAS v3, a follow up to its very successful v2 software. ORR LEAKDAS v3 uses a 32 bit client-server platform designed to include capabilities and flexibility never before available to LDAR Program Administrators and Environmental Engineers. According to EC Systems Vice President, John Cermenaro, "LDAR information management is our core business, and the investments we have made this year ensure that we will continue to support the needs of people responsible for fugitive emissions compliance for a long time to come."

Environmental Software Products (ESP) announces new opsLDAR module

10/16/2000
ESP, the Los Altos California based supplier of a leading Environmental Management Information System (EMIS) software suite, announced today that they have entered into an alliance with EC Systems Corporation of Louisville, Kentucky to offer a fugitive emissions leak detection and repair (LDAR) software module with their opsEnvironmental product. opsLDAR is a best-of-breed tool for LDAR program management that thoroughly addresses EPA fugitive emissions requirements for industrial facilities having the potential to emit volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and Hazardous Air Pollutants (HAPs). ESP has been in business for over 8 years satisfying customer needs in the energy, petrochemical, and aerospace industries. ESP's opsEnvironmental software suite includes integrated opsAir, opsWater, opsWaste, opsFormR, opsMSDS, and opsInventory modules. EC Systems, a division of Orr Corporation in Louisville, KY, has been a leading provider of LDAR information management products and services for the past 10 years. EC Systems also offers training for both LDAR program administration and Method 21 monitoring, as well as LDAR related consulting services. (For the full text of this announcement, go to www.esp-net.com.)