THERMAL ENERGY APPOINTS NEW SALES & MARKETING DIRECTOR FOR GEM LTD

Thermal Energy International Inc. is pleased to announce the appointment of Peter Bennett as Sales and Marketing Director at GEM Ltd., its recently acquired, award-winning steam trap manufacturer in Bristol, U.K.

Peter will be responsible for the overall leadership and management of GEM’s UK and European sales, marketing and business development activities.  This includes expanding the market presence and growth of the GEM® venture orifice steam trap products throughout Europe and leveraging cross selling of Thermal Energy’s FLU-ACE® waste heat recovery and DRY-REX® low temperature biomass drying solutions in the European market through the GEM sales team.

A well-respected industry expert, Peter Bennett possesses a wealth of technical and sales experience related to the development and deployment of efficient energy production systems and solutions to industrial, institutional and commercial clients. 

Among his achievements, Peter was UK National Sales Manager for Spirax Sarco, one of the world’s largest steam system companies where he managed a 64-person team through some of that Company’s best growth years.  Most recently, he developed the UK sales organisation for ARI Armaturen where he established a strong presence in the UK market, growing sales to a significant level over a three-year period.

Peter is a fellow of the Institute of Sales and Marketing Management. He is also qualified as a Marine Chief Engineer (Class 1) and holds the South Atlantic Medal for service with the British Forces in the Falklands Islands conflict.

“The addition of Peter to our team is a major step towards establishing Thermal Energy as a market leader for turnkey delivery of energy and emission solution reductions throughout Europe,” said Thermal Energy President and CEO Tim Angus.  “His talent and wealth of experience will be invaluable as we move towards further expansion and market penetration.” Ends
About GEM

GEM was established in 1995 to manufacture and market the patented GEM® Venturi Orifice Steam Trap.  The product became immediately successful with orders from BAA’s Glasgow Airport and Rosyth Dockyard.  The company has won numerous awards including the UK Engineering Council’s Environmental Award for Engineers 1998, the Institution of Chemical Engineers’ Best New Product 1999, the Evening Post Business Award 2007 and the Energy Efficiency Award 2007 for its work with Kraft.  Thermal Energy International Inc. acquired GEM in 2008.  An innovative technology company, Thermal Energy is providing award winning energy recovery, conservation and bio-energy solutions, which provide significant financial and environmental benefits to customers. Thermal Energy is a Canadian publicly traded company with shares listed on the TSX Venture Exchange (TSX) under the symbol “TMG” and is a member of the Chicago Climate Exchange (CCX).

For more information, visit www.thermalenergy.com and www.gemtrap.com.

Issued On Behalf of:  GEM, a division of Thermal Energy International Inc., 1 John Street, Bristol, BS1 2HS Tel: 0117 917 7010 Fax: 0117 917 7011 www.gemtrap.com

Further Information From: 

Gill Mears/Chris Mainstone,
Wessex Public Relations, 87 Twin Oaks Close, Broadstone, Dorset BH18 8JE
Tel:  01202 601050  
Fax:  01202 605570 
email:  info@wessexpr.com


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