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Onboard Systems Announces Blackcomb Helicopters as Canadian Launch Customer for Forthcoming Medium Bell HEC Dual Cargo Hook System

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024

VANCOUVER, BC, Feb. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Onboard Systems International, LLC, a leading provider of innovative helicopter cargo hook equipment, announced that Blackcomb Helicopters LP of British Columbia, Canada, has committed to purchase four Medium Bell HEC Dual Cargo Hook Systems at the 2024 HAI Heli-Expo in Anaheim, California.

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  • VANCOUVER, BC, Feb. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Onboard Systems International, LLC, a leading provider of innovative helicopter cargo hook equipment, announced that Blackcomb Helicopters LP of British Columbia, Canada, has committed to purchase four Medium Bell HEC Dual Cargo Hook Systems at the 2024 HAI Heli-Expo in Anaheim, California.
  • Onboard's Medium Bell HEC Dual Cargo Hook System is in development and is expected to receive FAA and Transport Canada STC certification by the end of 2024.
  • "In addition to the recently developed Bell 429 HEC system, we've had numerous operators request a medium Bell dual cargo hook HEC system," said Mike Fox, Vice President of Sales & Marketing at Onboard Systems.
  • Onboard's new medium Bell HEC Dual Cargo Hook System will be certified to meet the requirements of 14 CFR 29.865 for Human External Cargo (HEC) for the Bell 204B, Bell 205A, Bell 212, Bell 412, and UH-1 models.

Blackcomb Helicopters' new board director Nick Salisbury brings deep utility and aviation experience

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Tuesday, January 2, 2024

VANCOUVER, BC, Jan. 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - On behalf of the owners and board of directors of Blackcomb Helicopters, we are pleased to announce the appointment of Nick Salisbury as a Director of each of the Blackcomb Helicopters companies effective January 1, 2024.

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  • VANCOUVER, BC, Jan. 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - On behalf of the owners and board of directors of Blackcomb Helicopters, we are pleased to announce the appointment of Nick Salisbury as a Director of each of the Blackcomb Helicopters companies effective January 1, 2024.
  • With more than 25 years experience in geotechnical drilling and more than 10 years experience in design and construction of specialty foundations, Nick is listed as a primary inventor on five U.S. patents and has two international patents pending.
  • Through much of his career Nick has overseen utility scale electrical transmission construction including, greenfield, congested corridor, and fire hardening projects.
  • Through this experience, Nick has developed extensive relationships with helicopter operators in Canada and the USA.

Michael Baker International Acquires Tidal Basin

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Tuesday, August 22, 2023

PITTSBURGH , Aug. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Michael Baker International, a global leader in engineering, planning and consulting services, announced today that the firm has acquired Tidal Basin, a leading comprehensive emergency and disaster management consulting firm. Tidal Basin will continue to operate as a stand-alone entity and will complement Michael Baker's efforts to support the nation's recovery efforts and rebuild infrastructure to be safer and more resilient.

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  • PITTSBURGH , Aug. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Michael Baker International , a global leader in engineering, planning and consulting services, announced today that the firm has acquired Tidal Basin , a leading comprehensive emergency and disaster management consulting firm.
  • Tidal Basin will continue to operate as a stand-alone entity and will complement Michael Baker's efforts to support the nation's recovery efforts and rebuild infrastructure to be safer and more resilient.
  • "We are excited to welcome Tidal Basin as a sister company to Michael Baker.
  • Michael Baker and Tidal Basin have a history of working together on projects throughout the country, including planning projects targeting wildfires in California and infrastructure projects in Colorado and New York.

Godspeed Capital-Backed SilverEdge Partners with Counter Threat Solutions

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Monday, October 24, 2022

SilverEdge Government Solutions (SilverEdge) today announced it has partnered with Counter Threat Solutions, LLC (CTS), a leading provider of all source and counterintelligence analysis, identity intelligence, and enterprise IT and data management solutions, which include sophisticated software development and engineering and niche ServiceNow capabilities.

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  • SilverEdge Government Solutions (SilverEdge) today announced it has partnered with Counter Threat Solutions, LLC (CTS), a leading provider of all source and counterintelligence analysis, identity intelligence, and enterprise IT and data management solutions, which include sophisticated software development and engineering and niche ServiceNow capabilities.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20221024005352/en/
    We are excited to welcome the CTS team to the SilverEdge family, said Robert Miller, CEO of SilverEdge.
  • Founded in 2015 and based in Reston, Virginia, CTS provides technology solutions and related services to key U.S. intelligence agencies.
  • SilverEdge is a next generation provider of innovative and proprietary cybersecurity, software, and intelligence solutions for the Defense and Intelligence Communities.

CECO Environmental Acquires Compass Water Solutions

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Tuesday, May 10, 2022

DALLAS, May 10, 2022  /PRNewswire/ -- CECO Environmental Corp. (Nasdaq: CECE) ("CECO"), a leading environmentally focused, diversified industrial company whose solutions protect people, the environment, and industrial equipment, today announced it has acquired Compass Water Solutions, Inc. ("Compass") a leading global supplier of membrane-based industrial water and wastewater treatment systems that help customers achieve regulatory compliance of water discharge at the lowest lifecycle cost. The transaction adds to CECO's growing industrial water technologies, which is anchored by its Peerless-Skimovex® brand.

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  • DALLAS, May 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --CECO Environmental Corp. (Nasdaq: CECE) ("CECO"), a leading environmentally focused, diversified industrial company whose solutions protect people, the environment, and industrial equipment, today announced it has acquired Compass Water Solutions, Inc. ("Compass") a leading global supplier of membrane-based industrial water and wastewater treatment systems that help customers achieve regulatory compliance of water discharge at the lowest lifecycle cost.
  • "Compass adds critical engineered solutions, and an experienced leadership team, to our growing industrial water capabilities, and we are excited to welcome them to the CECO organization," said Todd Gleason, CEO of CECO Environmental.
  • Compass Water Solutions ("Compass") is a world-wide leader in the engineering, manufacturing, sales, and service of membrane-based water and wastewater treatment systems.
  • Compass helps customers achieve environmental compliance of water discharge ("assurance against a spill") at the lowest lifecycle cost using high-capacity oil-water separators, slop-water separators, reverse osmosis water-makers, water filtration, and purification technology.

cBEYONData Acquires Alta Via Consulting

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Wednesday, March 30, 2022

WASHINGTON, March 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- cBEYONData LLC (cBEYONData) announced today it has completed the acquisition of Alta Via Consulting, LLC (Alta Via). Founded in 1998, Alta Via Consulting is a premier provider of ERP consulting services centered around improving clients' operations by maximizing value from existing business processes and information systems. As an SAP development partner since its inception, Alta Via possesses a unique blend of SAP, process, industry, and design knowledge.

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  • Creating a Leading Provider of Financial, ERP and Data Analytics to the Federal Government
    WASHINGTON, March 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- cBEYONData LLC (cBEYONData) announced today it has completed the acquisition of Alta Via Consulting, LLC (Alta Via).
  • Founded in 1998, Alta Via Consulting is a premier provider of ERP consulting services centered around improving clients' operations by maximizing value from existing business processes and information systems.
  • Holland & Knight and Nelson Mullins provided legal support to cBEYONData and Alta Via, respectively.
  • Alta Via Consulting is an advisory firm providing expertise in guiding, executing and sustaining business transformation.

Juvare Acquires Nusura, LLC to Create Comprehensive Defense and Federal Emergency Management Platform

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Wednesday, January 12, 2022

The acquisition expands Juvare's strategic, operational, and tactical capabilities to better serve its national defense and federal emergency management partner organizations.

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  • The acquisition expands Juvare's strategic, operational, and tactical capabilities to better serve its national defense and federal emergency management partner organizations.
  • "Juvare is thrilled to provide the industry-leading preparedness training solution, SimulationDeck , for our clients through this partnership with Nusura, while at the same time extending our competitive advantage across the defense and emergency management landscape," said Robert 'Bob' Watson, Chief Executive Officer at Juvare.
  • Watson concluded, "Nusura's history of developing comprehensive solutions in collaboration with key stakeholders has been transforming crisis and emergency preparedness since 2008.
  • Juvare is a worldwide leader in emergency preparedness and critical incident management and response software.

NORTHSTAR ANNOUNCES 2021 AGSM RESULTS AND THE ELECTION OF AIDAN MILLS TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

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Monday, December 20, 2021

The Company's Board of Directors is now composed of the following:

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  • The Company's Board of Directors is now composed of the following:
    A total of 68 shareholders were represented in person or by proxy with 39,599,279 common shares voted, representing 37.31% of the Company's outstanding common shares.
  • Mr. James Currie, Executive Chairman of Northstar, stated, "On behalf of the Board of Directors, I would like to welcome Aidan to the Board.
  • Northstar Clean Technologies Inc. is a Vancouver-based clean technology company focused on the recovery and repurposing of single-use asphalt shingles.
  • The Company does not intend, and do not assume any obligation, to update the forward-looking statements except as otherwise required by applicable law.

AE Industrial Partners Makes a Significant Investment in Fire Team Solutions

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Monday, November 1, 2021

BOCA RATON, Fla. and RESTON, Va., Nov. 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- AE Industrial Partners, LP ("AEI"), a private equity firm specializing in Aerospace, Defense & Government Services, Space, Power & Utility Services, and Specialty Industrial markets, announced today that its affiliate AE Industrial Partners Structured Solutions I, LP has made a significant equity and debt investment in Fire Team Solutions ("Fire Team"), a leading provider of mission-critical technology services to the U.S. intelligence community.

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  • BOCA RATON, Fla. and RESTON, Va., Nov. 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- AE Industrial Partners, LP ("AEI"), a private equity firm specializing in Aerospace, Defense & Government Services, Space, Power & Utility Services, and Specialty Industrial markets, announced today that its affiliate AE Industrial Partners Structured Solutions I, LP has made a significant equity and debt investment in Fire Team Solutions ("Fire Team"), a leading provider of mission-critical technology services to the U.S. intelligence community.
  • AE Industrial Partners is a private equity firm specializing in aerospace, defense & government services, space, power & utility services, and specialty industrial markets.
  • AE Industrial Partners invests in market-leading companies that can benefit from our deep industry knowledge, operating experience, and relationships throughout our target markets.
  • AE Industrial Partners is a signatory to the United Nations Principles for Responsible Investment and the ILPA Diversity in Action initiative.

Criterion Systems, Inc. Acquires Protas Solutions Inc.

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Tuesday, September 21, 2021

Criterion Systems, Inc. (Criterion) announced today it has acquired Protas Solutions Inc. (Protas), a government contractor providing data science, software engineering, and management consulting services to the Intelligence Community (IC).

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  • Criterion Systems, Inc. (Criterion) announced today it has acquired Protas Solutions Inc. (Protas), a government contractor providing data science, software engineering, and management consulting services to the Intelligence Community (IC).
  • Protas operates as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Criterion and Criterion co-founder and Chief Financial Officer Steve Mast serves as president of the subsidiary.
  • Protas CEO William Monas has become a Criterion Vice President, responsible for business development for the IS business unit, and Protas President and CTO, Anthony Monas, has taken a position as a Vice President, responsible for solutions and intellectual capital development.
  • Protas is the second acquisition we have made in the past year to support the growth of our Intelligence Solutions business unit, stated Promod Sharma, President and CEO of Criterion.