New Executive Role for Recognized Industry Leader Pivotal for Development of Company's New Water treatment Technologies
Corsicana, Texas--(Newsfile Corp. - May 15, 2024) - Midwest Energy Emissions Corp. (TSXV: MEEC) (OTCQB: MEEC) ("ME2C Environmental " or the "Company"), a leading environmental technologies firm announces the appointment of David Mazyck, Division Director of WE2C Environmental, a new division of ME2C Environmental previously announced on April 29, 2024. Effective as of May 1, 2024, Dr. Mazyck will oversee the development of WE2C's novel activated carbon technologies for the removal of PFAS/PFOS ("forever chemicals") for water treatment utilities, expected to be introduced to the market during 2025.
Stated Richard MacPherson, CEO of ME2C Environmental, "On behalf of our entire staff, we are excited to announce the addition of Dr. Mazyck and the strong leadership presence that he will provide as the Division Director of ME2C's newest addition, WE2C Environmental. Dr. Mazyck broadens the reach of our expertise in activated carbons across multiple fields. Along with our renowned R&D team, John Pavlish and Dr. Nicholas Lentz, reinforced with Jim Trettel's specialized skills and expertise in plant operations and engineering, Dr. Mazyck's unparalleled and unique knowledge will guarantee our technology leadership and success in the potable water treatment market," concluded MacPherson.
About Dr. David Mazyck
After serving in the US Army, Dr. David Mazyck completed his Ph.D. from Penn State University focusing on activated carbon and reactivation technologies with a degree in Environmental Engineering. Dr. Mazyck was a Professor of Environmental Engineering Sciences at the University of Florida (UF) for more than 20 years and held various administrative roles. His research efforts throughout his career have been supported by EPA, NASA, and DOE. He owned and operated an activated carbon company and has commercialized several activated carbons presently in use by multiple international publicly-traded and private carbon companies. Dr. Mazyck served as the Chairman of the American Water Works Association's (AWWA) Activated Carbon standards committee for 10 years, completed a 5-year term on the AWWA Standards Committee, and served a 5-year term as a Trustee for AWWA's Water Science and Research Division.
About ME2C® Environmental
Midwest Energy Emissions Corp. (TSXV: MEEC) (OTCQB: MEEC), operating under the trade name of ME2C Environmental, is a prominent environmental technologies company focused on providing innovative technologies to promote cleaner air and water with smart business solutions. From patented and proprietary mercury emissions capture technologies for the global power industry, this unique expertise now extends to WE2C Environmental, a division of ME2C Environmental focused on PFAS/PFOS removal from potable water. Through WE2C Environmental, new innovative water purification technologies are under development and expected to meet the growing demand for sustainable water solutions worldwide. Learn more at www.me2cenvironmental.com and www.we2cenvironmental.com.
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ME2C Environmental Contact:
Stacey Hyatt
Corporate Communications
ME2C Environmental
Main: 614-505-6115 x-1001
Direct: 404-226-4217
shyatt@me2cenvironmental.com
Investor Relations Contact:
Jessica Butt
IR Representative
Adelaide Capital
Direct: 416-844-6202
jessica@adcap.ca
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