Thursday, November 18, 2010
Wednesday, September 22, 2010
AdEdge Technologies...Embracing Sustainability
"Sustainability". It's a word working its way into the environmental business lingo around the world, including the water treatment industry. Is sustainability just a trendy word? Are people in the industry really beginning to understand what the word means as it relates to water treatment?
The EPA on their website defines sustainability as "Policies and strategies that meet society’s present needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs." According to Wikipedia, "Sustainability is the capacity to endure. In ecology the word describes how biological systems remain diverse and productive over time. For humans it's the potential for long-term maintenance of well being, which in turn depends on the well being of the natural world and the responsible use of natural resources".
At AdEdge, our continuous strive is to design systems that not only are effective in treating contaminants, but are economically viable, energy efficient, socially responsible and waste little or no water in the process.
A few years ago as our vision of future success and growth began to crystallize here at AdEdge. The formal affirmation of who we are as a company and our vision of the future was documented into a mission statement and core values. While not the buzz word it is today, the notion of sustainability was indoctrinated into these documents. An essential part of our AdEdge mission included the development of "integrated systems that promote the value of water, are environmentally beneficial and economically sustainable" .
Just words? No. These fundamental elements in our AdEdge corporate culture have resulted in providing innovative water treatment solutions and technologies that not only accomplish our customers treatment needs, but are forward thinking... environmentally and economically. Our H2Zero™ Recycle/Backwash systems allow backwash water to be recycled rather than being discharged as wastewater, saving water as well as energy. Our Bayoxide® E-33 media for arsenic removal and can be disposed of as non-toxic material, posing no environmental threat when media change outs are necessary. Many of our systems are designed with a smaller foot print, minimizing construction and unnecessary use of land. And our latest innovation WaterPOD™, is a self-contained treatment system ready for "plug and play" operation...no building required.
At AdEdge, we're proud that today, we're embracing sustainability and continuing to develop new treatment solutions that are on the leading edge of water treatment technology.
The EPA on their website defines sustainability as "Policies and strategies that meet society’s present needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs." According to Wikipedia, "Sustainability is the capacity to endure. In ecology the word describes how biological systems remain diverse and productive over time. For humans it's the potential for long-term maintenance of well being, which in turn depends on the well being of the natural world and the responsible use of natural resources".
At AdEdge, our continuous strive is to design systems that not only are effective in treating contaminants, but are economically viable, energy efficient, socially responsible and waste little or no water in the process.
A few years ago as our vision of future success and growth began to crystallize here at AdEdge. The formal affirmation of who we are as a company and our vision of the future was documented into a mission statement and core values. While not the buzz word it is today, the notion of sustainability was indoctrinated into these documents. An essential part of our AdEdge mission included the development of "integrated systems that promote the value of water, are environmentally beneficial and economically sustainable" .
Just words? No. These fundamental elements in our AdEdge corporate culture have resulted in providing innovative water treatment solutions and technologies that not only accomplish our customers treatment needs, but are forward thinking... environmentally and economically. Our H2Zero™ Recycle/Backwash systems allow backwash water to be recycled rather than being discharged as wastewater, saving water as well as energy. Our Bayoxide® E-33 media for arsenic removal and can be disposed of as non-toxic material, posing no environmental threat when media change outs are necessary. Many of our systems are designed with a smaller foot print, minimizing construction and unnecessary use of land. And our latest innovation WaterPOD™, is a self-contained treatment system ready for "plug and play" operation...no building required.
At AdEdge, we're proud that today, we're embracing sustainability and continuing to develop new treatment solutions that are on the leading edge of water treatment technology.
Monday, September 13, 2010
In a league of its own, Adedge uses "Company Teams" as a tool for self improvement.
by Joe Naylor, Marketing Manager
AdEdge Technologies Inc.
A "Team" approach in a business environment...common, but rarely well organized and facilitated as an ongoing self improvement strategy. Don't get me wrong, the analogy of a team working together in a business to achieve a common goal is certainly valid. Imagine however, not just a team but an entire league of teams that are effectively organized, meet regularly, and challenged with self improvement. And rather than competing in the playoffs, there are performances, one team to the other teams...a continuing cycle of team work, analysis, measurement, presentations, and improvement. Everyone is a participant, everyone plays, everyone benefits...particularly our customers.
Implemented nearly two years ago at AdEdge our "teams" concept has been instrumental in the successful growth and exemplary service AdEdge offers its customers. Two years ago the words technical support, safety, customer loyalty were common business terms. I understood their meaning and purpose as well as anyone. Today however, when I see and hear the same words , I see the team members, I recall the presentations made about their mission, their goals and the successful implementation of the improvement ideas the team developed.
I'll admit....at first it all seemed like a frivolous activity that wasted and diverted time from our individual job responsibilities. But after two years, the results speak for themselves. Our "teams" concept is one of AdEdge's unique competitive advantages that allows AdEdge to deliver the best products, supported by the best customer service available in the water treatment industry.
AdEdge Technologies Inc.
A "Team" approach in a business environment...common, but rarely well organized and facilitated as an ongoing self improvement strategy. Don't get me wrong, the analogy of a team working together in a business to achieve a common goal is certainly valid. Imagine however, not just a team but an entire league of teams that are effectively organized, meet regularly, and challenged with self improvement. And rather than competing in the playoffs, there are performances, one team to the other teams...a continuing cycle of team work, analysis, measurement, presentations, and improvement. Everyone is a participant, everyone plays, everyone benefits...particularly our customers.
Implemented nearly two years ago at AdEdge our "teams" concept has been instrumental in the successful growth and exemplary service AdEdge offers its customers. Two years ago the words technical support, safety, customer loyalty were common business terms. I understood their meaning and purpose as well as anyone. Today however, when I see and hear the same words , I see the team members, I recall the presentations made about their mission, their goals and the successful implementation of the improvement ideas the team developed.
I'll admit....at first it all seemed like a frivolous activity that wasted and diverted time from our individual job responsibilities. But after two years, the results speak for themselves. Our "teams" concept is one of AdEdge's unique competitive advantages that allows AdEdge to deliver the best products, supported by the best customer service available in the water treatment industry.
Tuesday, August 10, 2010
New AdEdge Video features Customer Testimonial About AdEdge AD26 Arsenic Removal Treatment System in Anthony, NM
AdEdge Technologies released a new video that features testimony from Pete Gomez, Water Operator for Desert Sands MDWCA, Anthony, NM. AdEdge installed a 450gpm AD26 Packaged Water Treatment system to remove arsenic, iron & manganese. http://www.adedgetechnologies.com/
Friday, August 6, 2010
A Passion for Clean Water leads to Helping Hands for Water
by Rich Cavagnaro
President, AdEdge Technologies
At AdEdge Technologies, we have as one of our core values a "Passion for Clean Water". This can be drilled down to simply meaning having an impact on people's lives. This feeling is a key driver on the type of personnel we are looking for during our interviewing process. it is also one of the main competitive advantages we offer as a company...our customers can feel our passion. This attitude is present in many ways from how we provide customer service, to our work ethic, to our strides toward excellence.
One of the things that make me feels so proud of our staff, is the 501(3)C charity they started this past year, Helping Hands for Water (HHFW). HHFW has already engaged in fulfilling two water treatment projects for communities in Latin America and in the southwestern U.S. to remove arsenic and uranium from these communities source water. Our staff has rallied around these projects dedicating their talents and time to make this endeavor happen!
In the next few weeks, we will be announcing a fundraiser activity to be held on October 24, 2010, to help offset some of the recipient charity's costs for these projects. If you feel this is something you would like to participate in, please contact info@helpinghandsforwater.org
Wednesday, July 28, 2010
New AdEdge Iron Removal System Case Study Video Features Town Residents.
AdEdge released a new case study video featuring the Village of Corona, NM and how the AdEdge AD26 iron & manganese system has improved the water in the community. the video features testimony from the Director of Public Works, community residents, a restaurant, and the community Mayor.
http://www.youtube.com/water684z#p/a/u/0/qCAgPdoUkgg
http://www.youtube.com/water684z#p/a/u/0/qCAgPdoUkgg
Monday, June 21, 2010
The AdEdge Technologies Clean Water Blog...Our Hope.
by Rich Cavagnaro
President, Adedge Technologies, Inc
As a company tradition at AdEdge, we keep Friday's lunchtime open for a company lunch with all staff members. Subjects can range across many topics but usually center around a theme from one of our Company's Core Values.
Passion for Clean Water
Integrity Any Time... Any Place
Exemplary Service
Excellence
Enjoyment of Work
Last Friday we had a discussion whether it was acceptable to place a lottery ticket in a church offering basket. Most people felt it was not a tasteful act to do this, but one employee mentioned that since religion is strongly associated with hope, this should be looked upon as the lottery ticket offering hope! When phrased this way most people seemed to now think this was no longer distasteful. I am in no position to understand the underlying psychological behavior this presents but it is an interesting point. Over the weekend I thought about this concept further and since our blog site is new, I was trying to understand what is it we want to accomplish with our AdEdge "Clean Water" blog and then try to look at it from another perspective.
Naturally, we want our blog to provide information about AdEdge, and about the water treatment technologies we offer, but I wrote down some other points as well using "Hope" as the catalyst for my thoughts.
I hope we become a trusted source of information concerning water treatment technologies and systems.
I hope we can connect with people around the world to educate and provide an opportunity to raise questions and concerns.
I hope we can recruit a much needed younger generation and educate them on water issues. I hope we can communicate innovation quicker to the industry which in turn allows people and communities a quicker utilization of new innovations in water treatment.
Conversely I hope the world network will be a beacon for us to innovate new products or services.
I hope our customers share their testimonials about doing business with AdEdge.
I hope we communicate positive contributions made by our industry and by our employees to enhance peoples' lives around the world.
I hope we continue to improve our use of social media to communicate more effectively to the world.
I hope this site enables us to become closer to our customers.
To quote William Sloan Coffin, "Hope arouses, as nothing else can arouse, a passion for the possible."
President, Adedge Technologies, Inc
As a company tradition at AdEdge, we keep Friday's lunchtime open for a company lunch with all staff members. Subjects can range across many topics but usually center around a theme from one of our Company's Core Values.
Passion for Clean Water
Integrity Any Time... Any Place
Exemplary Service
Excellence
Enjoyment of Work
Last Friday we had a discussion whether it was acceptable to place a lottery ticket in a church offering basket. Most people felt it was not a tasteful act to do this, but one employee mentioned that since religion is strongly associated with hope, this should be looked upon as the lottery ticket offering hope! When phrased this way most people seemed to now think this was no longer distasteful. I am in no position to understand the underlying psychological behavior this presents but it is an interesting point. Over the weekend I thought about this concept further and since our blog site is new, I was trying to understand what is it we want to accomplish with our AdEdge "Clean Water" blog and then try to look at it from another perspective.
Naturally, we want our blog to provide information about AdEdge, and about the water treatment technologies we offer, but I wrote down some other points as well using "Hope" as the catalyst for my thoughts.
I hope we become a trusted source of information concerning water treatment technologies and systems.
I hope we can connect with people around the world to educate and provide an opportunity to raise questions and concerns.
I hope we can recruit a much needed younger generation and educate them on water issues. I hope we can communicate innovation quicker to the industry which in turn allows people and communities a quicker utilization of new innovations in water treatment.
Conversely I hope the world network will be a beacon for us to innovate new products or services.
I hope our customers share their testimonials about doing business with AdEdge.
I hope we communicate positive contributions made by our industry and by our employees to enhance peoples' lives around the world.
I hope we continue to improve our use of social media to communicate more effectively to the world.
I hope this site enables us to become closer to our customers.
To quote William Sloan Coffin, "Hope arouses, as nothing else can arouse, a passion for the possible."
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