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Companies poised to profit from state wind-power push
Industry Profile of Mark Scher appears in First Quarter 2008 of Wind Today magazine
MSE featured on The Bottom Line with Wally Altes
AIRDATE: February 4, 2008
Television Program
WMHT
Today we are going to be looking at a very interesting local firm, MSE Power Systems, located right here in Colonie. I'll bet it's a company most of you have not heard of but it's a very important player in designing energy systems around the world. In fact, it's been recognized by the Global Business Network as being a leader in the export of services to foreign countries. We'll also be taking a look a wind power. We've read a great deal about it and some of us have probably seen the extra long trucks taking turbine blades from the Port of Albany up to the Adirondacks. How much impact can wind power have on the energy usage profile? Can it reduce dependence on foreign energy sources? What about the aesthetics and the NIMBY or "Not in my Backyard" attitudes?
MSE receives 2007 Exporter of Services Award from Capital Region Global Business Network
November 11, 2007
Capital Region Global
Business Newtork
The Capital Region Global Business Network recognized six "Globie" award winners at the organization's annual dinner event at the Glen Sanders Mansion in Scotia on November 15, 2007.
Before an audience of 200 area business people, GBN recognized each of the six companies with the Globie world statuette for their roles in enhancing and promoting international trade in the Capital Region. Each award winner was featured in a brief video highlighting the company and its international reach. The 2007 winners were:
The Business Review announces its Best Places to Work winners
November 2, 2007
The
Business Review
The results for The Business Review's 4th annual Best Places to Work contest are in. There are many newcomers and some repeat winners from companies as diverse as doctors' offices, nonprofits, law firms and software developers. ...
The Best Places to Work contest, started in 2004, honors businesses that are successful and dynamic, and whose best practices are making a difference in the bottom line and in their employees' attitudes about the workplace.
The process begins when companies nominate themselves to participate in the program. Their employees then fill out a survey administered by Quantum Market Research, The Business Review's research partner.
The online survey consists of 40 questions that seek to quantify elements such as team effectiveness, retention, manager effectiveness, work engagement and people practices.
Turn-Key Industrial and Utility Power Systems, by MSE Power Systems, Incorporated
October 31, 2005
Radio Show
IndustrialInfo.com
MSE Power Systems, Incorporated is a highly focused solution provider specializing in industrial and utility electric power systems globally. Established in 1993, MSE offers its clients a unique combination of personalized service and sophisticated, state of the art power systems utilizing its extensive experience in high voltage electrical applications. MSE is capable of providing complete turn-key power systems including transmission lines, substations, generating systems, system integration and much more. Join David Klein, VP of MSE Power Systems along with Crazy Al of Industry Today to learn more about their expert knowledge of power and utility applications and how that can immediately benefit your next project.
Wind power projects will drive engineering firm's 2005 revenue
January 28, 2005
by Christine Margiotta
The Business Review
MSE Power Systems Inc. expects about two-thirds of its business--roughly $21 million--to come from the wind power industry this year.
Not bad, MSE's owners say, given that the small Albany-based, power-engineering firm didn't work on any wind projects in 2004. Federal wind-energy tax credits, which make wind turbine construction affordable, expired. Without the tax credit, the industry was virtually dead.
But interest in wind energy is growing and the technology is improving. The credits have been renewed until Dec. 31, and as more states like New York adopt renewable energy standards, federal tax credits for wind power projects could run for longer periods to meet growing demand. All of this has sparked expectations that 2005 will be a robust year for wind projects.
MSE Power Systems appears on Alexander Haig's World Business Review TV Series
January 28, 2005
Television Program
The World Business
Review
General Alexander Haig, Mark Scher, President of MSE Power Systems on the set of World Business Review.
Multi-Media Productions (USA), Inc. announces the appearance of MSE Power Systems on World Business Review Television series hosted by Alexander Haig. To view streaming video of MSE Power Systems' appearance, please click, MSE Power Systems 300k/s Streaming Video or 56k/s Streaming Video.
Mark Scher, President of MSE Power Systems discusses Electrical Transmission and Distribution Challenges.
The primary issue that MSE addresses as a company, and in the discussion, is the expansion and modernization of the electrical transmission and distribution (T&D) system. MSE feels that the existing system is in poor condition and has serious capacity constraints. It addresses this by providing engineering, construction, integrated equipment packages, and field technical services to the unregulated generation, renewable energy, and regulated utility industries.
MSE also feels, and discusses its point that an integrated system approach is vital to the long-term stability of the US electrical infrastructure.
"The key to successfully integrating a power generation facility or large power consumer to the bulk power system is a multi-faceted integrated approach to the engineering design of the entire system. This approach must be based on the lowest cost of ownership over the desired life of the system. The most common cause of failure is a narrow focus on first cost," said Scher.
World Business Review may also be viewed on PBS The Business & Technology Network, United Airlines, or through the video on demand via Yahoo! Broadcast. Additionally, WBR airs on local affiliates of major television networks (ABC, CBS and FOX) throughout the United States.
WBR's continuing education series is being used in a variety of business and technology courses within the Business School libraries at Carnegie Mellon University, University of Notre Dame, Dartmouth College, University, Georgetown University, University of Florida, and the City University of Hong Kong, among other distinguished institutions of higher education.
Videotapes or continuing education systems (via Indiana State University) are available by calling 1-800-WBR-1032 or by visiting www.wbrtv.com.
