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Shields Environmental Inc. works with The CarbonNeutral Company

Mon, 02 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Shields Environmental Inc. works with The CarbonNeutral Company in its continued efforts to offset its carbon emissions. In working with The CarbonNeutral Company, the Shields’ North American facilities have not only offset 81 tons of CO2 emissions, but is excited to be supporting the Rio Ceramics Biomass Project in Brazil.

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Shields Invited to Speak at QuEST Forum in New Delhi

Fri, 16 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Shields Environmental CEO Ruben Peijnenborgh has been invited to speak at the QuEST Forum 2012 APAC Best Practices Conference in New Delhi on April 4th 2012.

TL 9000's Role in Whole Life Cycle Managed Services,
Ruben Peijnenborgh, Chief Executive Officer, Shields Environmental Group plc

Shields Environmental was challenged to improve the quality of products and services to customers without straining current natural, personnel and capital resources. The Whole Life Cycle Management approach balances the demand for equipment against the supply of the customer’s own surplus or defective equipment. This presentation will show how when TL9000 standards are applied to inspection and testing, reliable reusable equipment is put back into the network. This reuse lessens the strain on natural and capital resources by extending the equipment’s useful life.

MTA 2012 Annual Convention & Trade Show

Thu, 08 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Please visit Shields Environmental’s exhibit booth 69 at the MTA 2012 Annual Convention & Trade Show

March 25-27, 2012 at the Hyatt Regency & Millenium Hotel, MInneapolis, MN

Brenda Tallent, Sales Account Manager and Mike Lewis, Strategic Buyer will be in attendance to assist with all of your telecom equipment and recycling needs.

For more information about this event please visit the MTA website

Please join us for our annual convention and trade show, March 25-27, 2012, at the Hyatt Regency and Millennium Hotel in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Our convention offers you an opportunity to talk with the (estimated 1,500) MTA attendees face-to-face.

First Certified e-Stewards� Telecom Recycler

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Shields Environmental becomes first Certified e-Stewards® Recycler Specializing in Telecommunications Equipment

Sanford, Florida, February 6 2012 – The Basel Action Network ( www.BAN.org ), a global toxic trade watchdog organization, announced today that Shields Environmental Inc., with facilities in Sanford, FL and Concord, NH, is now a Certified e-Stewards® Recycler . (Click here to read full article)

CITA Telecommunications Showcase

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Please visit Shields Environmental’s exhibit booth 603 at the 2012 CITA Telecommunications Showcase

February 19-21, 2012 at the Hilton Suites Toronto/Markham Conference Centre - Markham, Ontario

Patrick McParland, National Account Manager, Ghislain Frigon, National Account Manager and Mike Angeline, Environmental Risk & Asset Disposal Manager will be in attendance to assist with all of your telecom equipment and recycling needs.

For more information about this event please visit the CITA website

NTCA EXPO '12

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Please visit Shields Environmental’s exhibit booth 328-330 at the NTCA EXPO ‘12

February 14-15, 2012

Manchester Grand Hyatt & Embassy Suites, San Diego, CA

Bruce Bartley, Strategic Account Director, Mike Angeline, Environmental Risk & Asset Disposal Manager, Mike Lewis, Strategic Buyer and Phyllis Avants, Sales Account Manager will be in attendance to assist with all of your telecom equipment and recycling needs.

For more information about this event please visit the NTCA EXPO ‘12 website.

CANTO 28th AGM & Mini Expo

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Please visit Shields Environmental’s exhibit at the CANTO 28th AGM & Mini Expo

January 29-31, 2012 at the Sonesta Maho Beach Resort & Casino, St. Maarten

Carlos Moreno, Strategic Account Director CALA and Mike Angeline, Environmental Risk & Asset Disposal Manager will be in attendance to assist with all of your telecom equipment & recycling needs.

For more information on this event please visit the CANTO 28^th AGM website.

New Addition to Shields Carlos Moreno - Strategic Account Director - CALA

Thu, 10 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Shields Environmental is pleased to announce the addition of Carlos Moreno, as Strategic Account Director - CALA, to our ever growing sales team. Carlos brings over 15 years of International Telecom experience mostly focused in Latin America, the Caribbean, Spain and Portugal, along with extensive background in wireline and wireless equipment sales. He has strong existing contacts within the CALA region and the knowledge of business etiquette in these parts of the world. In his role at Shields, he will be responsible for developing strategic business accounts, including both wireline and wireless customers in the CALA region seeking supplier agreements for products and wired services.

Carlos, located in Florida, has a comprehensive resume which includes Nokia Siemens Networks, ECI Telecom and ADC Telecommunications; he is fluent in English, Spanish and Portuguese with dual citizenship Mexican-American. He shares the Shields belief that honesty and excellence in customer service are the keys to building lasting relationships.

To contact Carlos please email him at: carlos.moreno@shields-e.us

Visit Shields at KTIA Mid-America Telecom Showcase & Seminar (MATSS)

Wed, 05 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Dates: October 17, 2011 though October 19, 2011

Location: Hyatt Regency Crown Center, Kansas City, MO

Attending: Phyllis Avants, Brenda Tallent, and Mike Lewis

This annual showcase event features the latest in telecommunications technology, support services and product demonstrations. In addition to the showcase exhibits, MATSS will continue to present breakout sessions that will address a variety of current industry topics.

Booth number 114

For more information please visit KTIA

For more information about Shields’ products and services, please contact sales@shields-e.us

ACTQ (Association des Compagnies de T�l�phone du Qu�bec) Annual Convention

Sun, 18 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Dates: September 18, 2011 though September 20, 2011

Location: Manoir Richelieu in LaMalbaie, Quebec

Attending: Ghislain Frigon

For more information please visit ACTQ

For more information about Shields’ products and services, please contact sales@shields-e.us

Quest Forum 2011 Americas Best Practices Conference

Mon, 12 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Dates: September 12, 2011 though September 16, 2011

Location: Renaissance Seattle Hotel, Seattle, WA

Attending: Bill Brown, Alan Sableski, Mike Angeline, Ruben Peijnenborgh

QuEST Forum's Best Practices Conferences are the pre-eminent events dedicated to communication technologies professionsals who want to share success stories and lessons learned in a multitude of disciplines: business excellence in the covergence ear, challenges of global environmental compliance, customer-focused business improvement, software development process improvement, the cost of poor quality, and benefits of TL 9000 implementation.

For further information regarding the QuEST Forum, Click here here

For more information about Shields’ products and services, please contact sales@shields-e.us

Shields Presents at 2011 Americas Best Practices Conference

Thu, 01 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT

2011 Americas Best Practices Conference

QuEST Forum is a global communications association comprised of a unique partnership of industry service providers and suppliers dedicated to continually improving products and services in our industry.

Americas Best Practices Conference
13 - 14 September 2011

Integrated Communications: The Next Quality Paradigm

Renaissance Seattle Hotel
515 Madison Street
Seattle, Washington, 98104

Shields Environmental Presentations:

R2/RIOS: Responsible Recycling of End of Life Telecom Equipment
Alan Sableski, Director of Operations, Shields Environmental

Shields Environmental decided to obtain R2/RIOS certification for our telecom equipment recycling operations. While the intent was to focus the R2 and RIOS standards on electronics recycling, the implementation strengthened the entire organization and R2/RIOS has become an integral part of our company. Product traceability, customer and supplier communications, and resource management, especially infrastructure, have all improved as a result of adopting R2/RIOS standards. But most importantly, the process confirmed that when you commit to a standard, whether R2/RIOS, ISO 9001 or TL 9000, the implementation challenges ultimately result in significant organizational improvements.

TL 9000's Role in Whole Life Cycle Managed Services,
Ruben Peijnenborgh, Chief Executive Officer, Shields Environmental Group plc

Shields invited to speak at QuEST Forum Americas Best Practices Conference

Fri, 01 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Shields Environmental CEO Ruben Peijnenborgh and Director of Operations Alan Sableski have been invited to speak at the QuEST Forum 2011 Americas Best Practices Conference in Seattle on September 14^th, 2011.

The presentation of CEO Ruben Peijnenborgh will focus on how the TL9000 quality standards have helped Shields and our customers to significantly improve on quality and performance of processes, products and services.

The presentation of Director of Operations Alan Sableski will focus on how R2/RIOS standards have helped Shields and our customers make significant improvements on sustainability.

Shields Whole Life Cycle Managed Services, which have been developed in partnership with telecom operators and Original Equipment Manufacturers, combine highly efficient and cost effective network maintenance solutions with cash generating asset management services, whilst maintaining the highest levels of quality and environmental care.

For further information regarding the QuEST Forum, please click here.

For more information about Shields’ products and services, please contact sales@shields-e.us

Shields makes presentation at QuEST Forum in Rome

Thu, 23 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Shields Environmental CEO Ruben Peijnenborgh was invited to speak at the QuEST Forum 2011 EMEA Best Practices Conference in Rome on June 8th 2011.

The presentation, focused on how the TL9000 quality standards have helped Shields and our customers to significantly improve on quality and performance of processes, products and services, was very well received. Shields Whole Life Cycle Managed Services, which have been developed in partnership with telecom operators and Original Equipment Manufacturers, combine highly efficient and cost effective network maintenance solutions with cash generating asset management services, while maintaining the highest levels of quality and environmental care.

For further information regarding the QuEST Forum, please click here.

For more information about Shields’ products and services, please contact us at sales@shields-e.us

Bruce Bartley-Strategic Account Developer

Thu, 23 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Shields Environmental is pleased to announce the addition of Bruce Bartley, Strategic Account Developer, to our ever increasing sales team. Bruce brings over 15 years of Telecom experience, along with extensive sales experience and technical background. In his role at Shields, he will be responsible for developing strategic business accounts nationwide, including both wireline and wireless customers. Bruce has a pervasive resume which includes Alcatel-Lucent, Larus among others.

Bruce is located in Kentucky and will be focusing his efforts on expanding Shields’ customer base. He shares the Shields belief that honesty and excellence in customer service are the keys to keeping customers happy.

To contact Bruce please email him at: bruce.bartley@shields-e.us

Shields to present at QuEST Forum in Rome

Sun, 01 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Shields Environmental has been invited to present at the QuEST Forum 2011 EMEA Best Practices Conference in Rome on June 8^th 2011.

Attendees can also visit our booth at the conference. For further information regarding the QuEST Forum Agenda, please click here.

Shields Interviewed for The Processor Again-Investigating Alternative Engery Options

Tue, 04 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT

?Most enterprises have at least thought about using alternative energy for their data center power needs at some point, whether it is for environmental stewardship reasons or to become less reliant on the power grid of local utility companies. However, many data center managers hesitate to invest in wind, solar, photovoltaic, and other alternative sources of energy because of the costs and the risks involved by investing in such relatively new technologies. Still, a lot of good can come out of making the switch for at least some of your data center’s power needs, so when weighing the pros against the cons, here are some ways to make better informed choices.

Talk To Your Utility Company

So your enterprise decides to consider alternative-energy options to power your data center. Where do you begin? The local electric utility company is a good place to start, says Ruben Peijnenborgh, managing director of Shields Environmental (www.shields-e.com).

The local utility provider should be able to communicate how your data center can access the different alternative power sources and what kind of infrastructure your enterprise will need to use the power. In some cases, unfortunately, you may be interested in a particular alternative power source, but may learn from the utility company that it is unavailable in your region. “Hydroelectric power sites or wind turbine farms close to the data center are good first choices,” Peijnenborgh says.

Find The Right Third-Party Firm

After determining what sources of alternative energy are available in your area, the next step is to find reliable consulting firms that can help you put the necessary infrastructure in place. It is highly unlikely that someone on the IT staff has the skills to manage connecting a wind turbine-powered generator to your enterprise’s data center or to even access power from a local hydroelectric dam, so a third-party service provider will probably be required.

When selecting a consultant, the same processes should be used when selecting any third-party vendor for your data center, such as checking references and certifications. However, in the area of environmental consulting, prices can vary, which is another factor to consider during the vendor selection process. “I am not saying it is a good idea to select the cheapest option, but you will likely find that there is a wide difference in prices between equally qualified vendors,” Peijnenborgh says.

Crunch The Data

Some alternative energy options might seem like a good idea on the surface, but they suffer from drawbacks that only become apparent after a more in-depth analysis. Key variables to consider when studying different alternative energy options include CO² emissions, environmental impact, and, especially, costs measured in kilowatts over the course of several years.

“Look at all of the different pieces of the puzzle,” says Bill Kosik, principal data center energy technologist, Technology Services, for HP. “More progressive utility companies that offer [alternative energy] should be able to provide base preliminary rates and rates for clean power generation [over the course of time], which enables you to better analyze how you are doing the right thing environmentally.”

Indeed, one mistake far too many organizations make is to depend upon average CO² and energy source data for a region, says Jack Pouchet, a board member of The Green Grid (www.thegreengrid.org) and director of energy initiatives for Emerson Network Power (www.emersonnetworkpower.com). “Instead, [it is better] to obtain the actual energy source data for the specific portion of the local utility grid that the data center is sourcing from,” Pouchet says. “One needs to understand this energy profile to determine both the actual CO² emissions that you will be reporting from operations and the existing alternative and renewable energy systems component.”

Think Secondary Source

Drawing power from wind turbines, solar panels, and other nontraditional power sources is still more expensive than power from the main grids that utility companies provide. So when looking at alternative energy options, it is important to realize that at least in the near term, it will be difficult to achieve cost savings. For example, a data center that consumes 1 megawatt of electricity would require 100,000 square feet of solar panels to meet its power needs, which translates into about 25 cents per kilowatt hour compared to about 10 cents per kilowatt hour that companies often pay for power from traditional grids, Peijnenborgh says. In the case of fuel cells, the cost is about 20 cents per kilowatt hour.

Given the relatively high price, it is thus recommended to use alternative power as a secondary source of electricity for most enterprises. “Renewable energy from photovoltaic sources and wind turbines, for example, is typically used as supplementary power and not as the primary source,” Peijnenborgh says.

by Bruce Gain

Mike Lewis - Strategic Buyer

Tue, 04 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Shields Environmental is pleased to announce the recent addition of Mike Lewis, Strategic Buyer, to our growing sales and purchasing team. Mike brings 10 years of Telecom experience to his position. In his role, he will be responsible for seeking out surplus equipment from Shields customer base. He will also have a sales territory based around his home state of Pennsylvania. Mike prides himself on his reputation, striving to build relationships with customers that are based on trust and friendship.

If you have idle surplus equipment available for evaluation, please do not hesitate to contact Mike.

To contact Mike please email him at: mike.lewis@shields-e.us

Shields Opens Location in Concord New Hampshire

Thu, 18 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Shields Environmental is excited to announce the opening of our Concord, New Hampshire location. This location will include a test lab, our second in North America, for testing Central Office Equipment, as well as a Logistics Operation, Asset Recovery Services and a Recycling Center. It was opened to better serve our east coast and New England customers and is in conjunction with agreements to support Fairpoint Communications in their Environmental Excellence initiatives. Shields currently employs logistics and test personnel at this facility and is expecting to increase headcount in 2011.

Shields was founded in 1979 with a unique mission that closely links the needs of business with a passion for environmental excellence. Community support is a part of our key culture and we are happy to provide employment opportunities in the Concord New Hampshire area.

For 30 years Shields has been the world leader in optimizing network assets for telecom operators across the globe, and is a leader in environmental management. We are expecting to roll out our Energy Services Offerings from this facility, as well as, our Florida facility in 2011.

Shields Environmental, a long established business services company, offers an end-to-end approach to the management of our clients' telecom assets. We deliver quality network equipment and maximum residual value for end-of-life equipment. Our strategy of customer service and linking the needs of the world's leading carriers has led to significant growth while rapidly expanding throughout Europe and North America to deliver the same quality of service and focus on the environment which sets us apart.

Shields 2009 EMAS verified Environmental Statement

Thu, 04 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Achievements in 2009 include registration in TL9000 in North America and recertification in ISO9001 and ISO14001 in both North America and EMEA along with EMEA registration to OHSAS18001 confirming Health & Safety excellence.

Shields Environmental continues to offer a global business-to-business solution for telecoms network infrastructure assets and continues to work successfully in partnership with global mobile and fixed line networks, including all the UK major mobile networks and many networks throughout Europe, Africa, Asia and North America. It continues to serve these clients from its operations and sales offices in the USA, UK, Europe, and Canada. Eco-Management Audit Scheme (EMAS) is site specific to our UK operation; however our USA business is committed to operating at the same level of environmental standards. We will report publicly on our USA and Europe Middle East & Asia (EMEA) business units.

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