Cleco

TestEquity wins multiple awards for sales growth at 2023 APEX EXPO

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Monday, March 27, 2023
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At the recent 2023 event, TestEquity received awards from fellow IPC members Apex Tool Group, MicroCare, and Indium.

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  • At the recent 2023 event, TestEquity received awards from fellow IPC members Apex Tool Group, MicroCare, and Indium.
  • Apex Tool Group manufactures professional hand and power tools under the SATA®, GEARWRENCH, Crescent, Cleco, Weller, and APEX brands.
  • They presented TestEquity with their Distributor of the Year award in recognition of outstanding sales and customer count growth in 2022.
  • MicroCare named TestEquity their Distributor of the Year in appreciation of phenomenal sales growth during 2022 for collaborating on marketing, sales, and training initiatives.

Apex Tool Group Announces Pete Dyke as SVP, Chief Human Resource Officer

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Friday, August 19, 2022
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CHARLOTTE, N.C., Aug. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Apex Tool Group today announced the appointment of Pete Dyke to SVP, Chief Human Resource Officer.

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  • CHARLOTTE, N.C., Aug. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Apex Tool Group today announced the appointment of Pete Dyke to SVP, Chief Human Resource Officer.
  • He will serve on the Executive Leadership Team and report directly to Jim Roberts, Chief Executive Officer.
  • Apex Tool Group today announced the appointment of Pete Dyke to SVP, Chief Human Resource Officer.
  • "I am very excited to join Apex Tool Group, which has a rich and deep legacy producing world-class hand and power tools.

Cleco Power and DESRI Announce 240 MWac Solar Power Agreement

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Wednesday, August 17, 2022
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PINEVILLE, La., Aug. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Cleco Power (Cleco) and D.E. Shaw Renewable Investments (DESRI), a leading renewable energy producer in the U.S., today announce a long-term renewable energy off-take agreement. The Dolet Hills Solar Project includes a 240 MWac facility to be constructed at the recently retired Dolet Hills lignite-fired power plant in DeSoto Parish, Louisiana.

Key Points: 
  • Shaw Renewable Investments (DESRI), a leading renewable energy producer in the U.S., today announce a long-term renewable energy off-take agreement.
  • The Dolet Hills Solar Project includes a 240 MWac facility to be constructed at the recently retired Dolet Hills lignite-fired power plant in DeSoto Parish, Louisiana.
  • While Dolet Hills Solar is the first power purchase agreement between the companies, DESRI's portfolio in Louisiana will now total nearly 700 MWac in construction and contracted clean power projects.
  • "DESRI is proud to deliver low-cost, clean, reliable power to Cleco and its customers from this landmark solar energy facility," said Hy Martin, Chief Development Officer of DESRI.

Apex Tool Group Announces William A. Burke III as SVP and President of North American Hand Tools

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Friday, May 13, 2022
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SPARKS, Md., May 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Apex Tool Group today announced the appointment of William A. Burke III to SVP, and President of North American Hand Tools (NAHT).

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  • SPARKS, Md., May 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Apex Tool Group today announced the appointment of William A. Burke III to SVP, and President of North American Hand Tools (NAHT).
  • Burke is a seasoned tool industry executive with 37 years of leadership experience in consumer and industrial products.
  • Apex Tool Group Announces William A. Burke III as SVP and President of North American Hand Tools
    "There are many things that drive me.
  • As a member of the Executive Leadership Team, Burke will report directly to Jim Roberts, Chief Executive Officer, Apex Tool Group.

Cleco Power Launches Major Louisiana Economic Initiative: Project Diamond Vault

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Monday, April 11, 2022
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PINEVILLE, La., April 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Cleco Power is investing in the development of a new, state-of-the-art carbon capture facility located in the heart of central Louisiana at the Brame Energy Center. Project Diamond Vault, which will begin with a Front End Engineering Design (FEED) study, will re-engineer Cleco's existing Madison 3 plant to reduce 95% or more of its carbon dioxide emissions through carbon capture and sequestration (CCS) technology.

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  • "Diamond Vault will bring Cleco to the forefront of environmentally friendly energy production," President and CEO, Cleco Corporate Holdings LLC, Bill Fontenot said.
  • Diamond Vault will be one of the first American projects to capture the existing CO2 emissions of a power plant and sequester them in geological formations.
  • The installation of CCS technology through Diamond Vault will ensure that Madison 3 remains a state-of-the-art solid fuel plant.
  • Cleco has retained expert assistance to bring Project Diamond Vault to fruition.

Apex Tool Group CMO Sets Retirement Date; Rich Mathews Appointed new CMO

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Monday, February 21, 2022
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SPARKS, Md., Feb. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Apex Tool Group today announced the retirement plans of current Chief Marketing Officer Bob Heisner.

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  • SPARKS, Md., Feb. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Apex Tool Group today announced the retirement plans of current Chief Marketing Officer Bob Heisner.
  • Apex Tool Group CMO Sets Retirement Date; Rich Mathews Appointed new CMO
    "What a privilege it has been to work with this team.
  • As a member of the Executive Leadership Team, Mathews will report directly to Jim Roberts, Chief Executive Officer, Apex Tool Group.
  • "Rich is a world-class marketer and leader, and we are thrilled to have him join the Apex Tool Group leadership team.

Cleco Power Uses PCI’s Cloud Platform to Meet Technology Needs for MISO Requirements

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Tuesday, May 19, 2020
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PCI is pleased to announce the successful transition of Louisiana-based utility Cleco Power (Cleco) to its industry leading cloud platform for the companys Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO) market participation requirements.

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  • PCI is pleased to announce the successful transition of Louisiana-based utility Cleco Power (Cleco) to its industry leading cloud platform for the companys Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO) market participation requirements.
  • The transition to the secure PCI Cloud allows Cleco to streamline and simplify its information technology landscape.
  • PCIs cloud-hosted services cover the following:
    PCI has been a proven partner and a reliable software provider for our MISO market requirements.
  • Clients that leverage the PCI Platform include utilities (investor-owned, public power and cooperative), federal power marketers, independent power producers and energy marketers and traders.