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Contact:
Linda Paino
Voice (631) 242-8080
Fax (631) 242-6392
ROLAND’S ELECTRIC, INC. STRETCHES DONATION
DOLLARS
Roland’s Electric, Inc. was able to stretch its generous cash
donations from the Roland Cadieux Memorial Golf Outing, its first
time fundraising event to benefit Long Island Cares, Inc. In
collaboration with Joseph Brown of King Kullen Grocery Co., Inc.
they were able to purchase additional foods needed by receiving a
discount on their food purchase.
Roland’s Electric will make its food delivery at 2:00 pm on Monday,
August 24 at the Long Island Cares office in Hauppauge.
Approximately $17,500 worth of food will be unloaded off its trucks
in addition to the 343 lbs. of food collected at the event which has
already been delivered. The food provided will allow Long Island
Cares-The Harry Chapin Food Bank to provide nutritionally balanced
boxes to Long Island families who utilize Long Island Cares’ network
of food pantries.
Additional cash donations were also made payable directly to Long
Island Cares from the event which was held on Tuesday, July 28 at
Stonebridge Golf Links & Country Club, bringing the total proceeds
from the event to $20,000.
Long Island Cares, The Harry Chapin Food Bank is a leading
anti-hunger organization and the only food bank on Long Island. The
organization was founded in 1980 by the late singer/activist Harry
Chapin in response to the immediate needs of hungry Long Islanders.
It is continued today by his wife and partner Sandy Chapin, a
dedicated Board of Directors and talented staff.
About Roland’s Electric
Established in 1953 by Mr. Roland Cadieux, Roland’s Electric has
dedicated itself to the total support of its customers. A commitment
to performance and providing innovative solutions to customers’
needs, has made Roland’s Electric a proven leader in electrical
contracting on Long Island. Whether large scale turn-key projects,
retrofit, rehab, or maintenance, Roland’s Electric has maintained a
qualitative edge over its competitors by constantly searching for
new ways to better improve its performance. A one-step-ahead”
approach utilizing the latest in technology has given our customers
the service and cost savings necessary to be successful in today’s
market.
Shown are from (L-R): Paule T. Pachter, Executive Director of Long
Island Cares, Inc.; Joe Clark, Assistant Vice President, Roland’s
Electric, Inc.; Stephen Cadieux, President, Roland’s Electric, Inc.;
Robert Mauchan, Executive Vice President, Roland’s Electric, Inc.;
Lisa Kilthau, Secretary-Treasurer, Controller, Roland’s Electric,
Inc.; Robert Bielawski, Vice President, Roland’s Electric, .
You can also
visit Roland’s Electric on their web site at
www.rolandselectric.com.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact:
Linda Paino
Voice (631) 242-8080
Fax (631) 242-6392
FIRST TIME FUNDRAISER PROVES A WINNER
DESPITE TOUGH ECONOMIC TIMES
The Roland Cadieux Memorial Golf Outing fundraiser to benefit Long
Island Cares, Inc. – The Harry Chapin Food Bank was a huge success.
It took place on Tuesday, July 28 at Stonebridge Golf Links &
Country Club. Despite tough economic times $20,000 in food donations
and cash was raised from this first time fundraising event.
“We’re very grateful to Roland’s Electric, Inc. for their support of
Long Island Cares which delivers food to the more than 540 community
based pantries, soup kitchens, day care centers and other programs
that rely on support from Long Island Cares to feed the over 260,000
children, adults and families on Long Island affected by hunger and
malnutrition,” said Paule T. Pachter, Executive Director of Long
Island Cares, Inc.
Long Island Cares, The Harry Chapin Food Bank is a leading
anti-hunger organization and the only food bank on Long Island. The
organization was founded in 1980 by the late singer/activist Harry
Chapin in response to the immediate needs of hungry Long Islanders.
It is continued today by his wife and partner Sandy Chapin, a
dedicated Board of Directors and talented staff.
Thank you Roland’s Electric sponsors, donors, golfers, and
volunteers. A big thanks to the Roland’ Electric Golf Committee
members Stephen and Geri Cadieux, Robert and Ann Mauchan, Lisa
Kilthau, Robert and Donna Bielawski, Joseph and Laurin Clark, Linda
Paino, Keri Hespeler, and Jennifer Connolly. Roland’s Electric, Inc.
donated not only time, but all the supplies and associated costs to
help out.
Shown are from (L-R): Robert Bielawski, Vice President, Roland’s
Electric, Inc.; Joe Clark, Assistant Vice President, Roland’s
Electric, Inc.; Stephen Cadieux, President, Roland’s Electric, Inc.;
Robert Mauchan, Executive Vice President, Roland’s Electric, Inc.,
Lisa Kilthau, Secretary-Treasurer, Controller, Roland’s Electric,
Inc., and Paule T. Pachter, Executive Director of Long Island Cares,
Inc.
About
Roland’s Electric
Established in 1953 by Mr. Roland Cadieux, Roland’s Electric has
dedicated itself to the total support of its customers. A commitment
to performance and providing innovative solutions to customers’
needs, has made Roland’s Electric a proven leader in electrical
contracting on Long Island. Whether large scale turn-key projects,
retrofit, rehab, or maintenance, Roland’s Electric has maintained a
qualitative edge over its competitors by constantly searching for
new ways to better improve its performance. A one-step-ahead”
approach utilizing the latest in technology has given our customers
the service and cost savings necessary to be successful in today’s
market.
You can also visit Roland’s Electric on their web site at
www.rolandselectric.com.
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Q&A:
Arthur Katz, President Knockout Pest Control
By Anne Pyburn Craig
What comes to mind when you think about pest control? Chances are
it’s toxic chemicals- poison baits and fog bombs.
The very thought is enough to make one decide that it’s better to
live with noxious pests…well. Ugh. Fortunately, this is a false
choice. You can eliminate pests without destroying your immediate
environment or endangering your health. MGB asked Knockout Pest
Control President Arthur Katz for more information.
Based in Uniondale, Knockout serves commercial and residential
customers throughout the metro New York area.
Knockout Pest Control has been around since the 1970s. Was
“sustainable pest control” even imaginable back then? At what point
did sustainability become a company value- and what led you there,
in an industry that (no offense) most people mainly associate with
toxic pesticides?
In the mid 1970’s the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
appointed agencies in every state to administer and police federal
pesticide regulations. In New York State that agency is the
Department of Environmental Conversation (DEC). The NYS DEC in turn
added to the many federal regulations as it pertains to the care and
application of pesticides, the registration of commercial pesticide
applications companies and the certification of commercial
applicators.
Every commercial pesticide applicator (also known as technicians or
exterminators) has, since the 1970’s, been required to take two or
more written exams to become certified and then take many courses to
maintain their certification. Today these exams cost $100 each to
take as well as a fee ranging from $150 to $400 to maintain their
certification. It is typical for a technician to pay $1000 for their
certification renewal.
It became apparent that in order to attract and maintain a
professional staff, great attention would need to be given to the
training of our teams to ensure that we comply with federal and
state requirements.
For companies such as Knockout, who wanted not only comply with
regulations, but to exceed the requirements of the regulations,
programs needed to put into place. Knockout developed a three month
training program prior to a new technician actually providing
service to clients. That program, combined with our ongoing monthly
classroom and field training, has positioned Knockout as one of the
finest pest management service providers. Knockout, throughout our
corporate history (since 1975), has been a leader in identifying
pest management strategies that employ non toxic products and
products low in toxicity. I like to use this example: An adult might
use two aspirin for a fever, a child one and an infant one-half. The
point is that the dose makes the poison. Some of the products we use
have frightening labels. We do not use those products in that
concentration. We might use only one ounce and add a gallon of
water, cutting the concentration 100 times.
Before we use a pesticide we work with our clients to eliminate
pests by structural modification, sanitation, change of habits and
more. Over the past decade, new families of pesticides have come to
market in new formulations. They are lower in toxicity and are in
baits and gels. This means you cannot breath and in some cases touch
or come into direct contact with the products. Overall, chances are
that you have more toxic products under your sink than we use.
Over the years these methods became known as Integrated Pest
Management or IPM. Professional companies such as Knockout have been
using these methods years before IPM became known. Today these same
methods are known as “green” pest management.
What is the Sentricon Termite Colony Elimination System, and how
does it work without poison?
The Sentricon termite colony elimination system is a product of Dow
AgroSciences. Sentricon was first introduced in 1985, and Knockout
was one of a small number of pest management companies chosen to
become an authorized operator. The authorized operator program was
and is the only time in pest control history that this model has
been used. This means that not all companies can purchase and use
this revolutionary system, and often I hear from companies that are
not authorized that the system does not work. BULL! I can count on
one hand the number of properties where we have not had total
termite colony elimination. This stuff works great in the thousands
of properties under our care.
Sentricon is not toxic to anything but termites. It uses a growth
regulator that does not permit the termites to grow. It is specific
to termites and will not harm other insects, plants, pets or people.
You can learn more at our web site: www.knockoutpest.com or call us
for a free DVD. (800-244-PEST)
Knockout claims that “Being green is easy and it’s not any more
expensive than traditional pest control methods.” How is this
possible?
Green is easy and cheap; well, Knockout’s end is not more expensive
anyway. In order to be pro active, it may cost the home or business
owner more, but not for our services. For example: Fix your screens
on windows and doors so flies and bees cannot come in, install
weather stripping at the bottom of doors so mice cannot come in,
cork around windows and doors so ants and other crawling insects
cannot come in. I think you get the idea.
Are consumers responding well to your eco-friendly offerings?
Most people, when asked do they want “green” pest control when they
do not have a problem, always say yes. However, when there is an
emotional pest sighting such as a bee or termite swarm or a mouse in
the house, they really don’t care. I hear, “just do what you have to
do to get rid of my bugs or pests.”
Do you see any signs that sustainability is becoming valued
throughout your industry?
Our companyy is taking a leadership role in sustainable pest
management. During the past two years the National Pest Management
Association created two programs: Quality Pro and Quality Pro Green.
First came Quality Pro. Knockout applied for this designation the
first year it was offered. This program requires that participants
meet requirements in four areas: business operations, consumer
education, environmental stewardship and employee testing and
training. Specifically, companies would employ criminal background
checks on their employees, pre-employment drug screening, a uniform
dress policy, and a guarantee that employees are technically tested
and trained.
Then came Quality Pro Green. A company that is Quality Pro first can
then apply for the Quality Pro Green designation. Now, because of
Quality Pro Green, green pest management services are an accepted
standard of performance that has third party validation and
endorsement. Quality Pro took a strong leadership position in the
green revolution and greatly influenced the destiny of the pest
management industry. Green pest management is now a standard, a
defined service protocol and a reality.
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IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact:
Linda Paino
Voice (631) 242-8080
Fax (631) 242-6392
Roland’s Electric Names Keri Cadieux Energy Division Director
High-performance projects demand new levels of design, technology
integration and industry expertise. Our LEEDŽ Certified staff member
ensures that every green building is a success.
(Deer Park, NY) April 29, 2009 – Keri Cadieux, Electrical Estimator
with Roland’s Electric, has been named Energy Division Director.
Keri is Roland Electric’s first LEED Certified AP in New
Construction and Major Renovations with the US Green Building
Council and will help position Roland’s Electric as an expert in
this growing niche market.
“When it comes to designing buildings that are energy efficient,
we’ve only scratched the surface. I want to continue working with
our customers and the design and construction communities so
together we can achieve even greater sustainability,” Keri said.
Keri will also work closely with our staff to solidify our position
as electrical contractor of choice for the delivery of sustainable,
cost effective electrical solutions which will help our customers
find ways to save or make money in the Long Island region.
The US Green Building Council’s Leadership in Energy and
Environmental Design (LEED) rating system was established to
encourage designs that would minimize the local environmental impact
of building on the ecosystem and make efficient use of the
surrounding land, air, water and energy.
More information regarding LEED Accredited Professionals can be
found at - www.gbci.org.
More information regarding the USGBC can be found at - www.usgbc.org.
About Roland’s Electric
Established in 1953 by Mr. Roland Cadieux, Roland’s Electric has
dedicated itself to the total support of its customers. A commitment
to performance and providing innovative solutions to customers’
needs, has made Roland’s Electric a proven leader in electrical
contracting on Long Island. Whether large scale turn-key projects,
retrofit, rehab, or maintenance, Roland’s Electric has maintained a
qualitative edge over its competitors by constantly searching for
new ways to better improve its performance. A one-step-ahead”
approach utilizing the latest in technology has given our customers
the service and cost savings necessary to be successful in today’s
market.
You can also visit Roland’s Electric on their website at
www.rolandselectric.com.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Linda Paino
Voice (631) 242-8080
Fax (631) 242-6392
Roland’s Electric Now Includes LEED Accredited Staff Member
High-performance projects demand new levels of design, technology
integration and industry expertise. Our LEED Certified staff member
ensures that every green building is a success.
(Deer Park, NY) April 14, 2009 – Roland’s Electric, Inc., one of
Long Island’s leading electrical contractors, is pleased to announce
that they now have a LEED Accredited Professional on staff. Keri
Cadieux, Electrical Estimator, has recently passed the LEED New
Construction and Major Renovations Exam with the US Green Building
Council.
Roland’s Electric looks forward in its continued efforts to promote
and provide a sustainable built community and working with our
clients that have the same sustainable views. Keri’s industry
expertise and certification will ensure that every green building
project meets new levels of design, technology integration, and is a
success.
The US Green Building Council’s Leadership in Energy and
Environmental Design (LEED) rating system was established to
encourage designs that would minimize the local environmental impact
of building on the ecosystem and make efficient use of the
surrounding land, air, water and energy.
More information regarding LEED Accredited Professionals can be
found at - www.gbci.org.
More information regarding the USGBC can be found at -
www.usgbc.org.
About Roland’s Electric
Established in 1953 by Mr. Roland Cadieux, Roland’s Electric has
dedicated itself to the total support of its customers. A commitment
to performance and providing innovative solutions to customers’
needs, has made Roland’s Electric a proven leader in electrical
contracting on Long Island. Whether large scale turn-key projects,
retrofit, rehab, or maintenance, Roland’s Electric has maintained a
qualitative edge over its competitors by constantly searching for
new ways to better improve its performance. A one-step-ahead”
approach utilizing the latest in technology has given our customers
the service and cost savings necessary to be successful in today’s
market.
You can also visit Roland’s Electric on their website at
www.rolandselectric.com.
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Contact: Alan J. Wax
Phone (631) 574-4433
Mobile (631) 873-8044
alanjwax@waxwordsinc.com
FOR
IMMEDIATE RELEASE
KNOCKOUT PEST CONTROL EARNS QUALITY PRO GREEN DESIGNATION
UNIONDALE, NY (March 1, 2009)—With consumer demand rising for
eco-friendly pest control, one of the largest pest control companies
in the region, Knockout Pest Control Inc., is responding with
cutting edge “green” services.
The National Pest Management Association -- the first company in the
New York Metropolitan area to earn the designation has been awarded
to Knockout, which serves Long Island, all of New York City,
Westchester and Rockland Counties.
“Now, more than ever, consumers are seeking pest management methods
that not only address their household and commercial pest problems
but also, address their concerns regarding the protection of the
environment,” Arthur Katz, president of Knockout, said.
“In proactively seeking – and receiving – our QualityPro
Green designation, also to the fact that so many consumers are
seeking out pest control services that they perceive as “green.”
This Quality Pro Green designation not only reflects Knockout’s
exceptional pest management services but also its commitment to
cultivating an environmentally responsible business.
“We recognize that our customers want to be confident that the
services performed in their homes and businesses are environmentally
sensitive. Knockout Pest Control can assure customers of this as our
practices and our business philosophy reflect green thinking.”
Traditional pest control companies do little more than spraying
pesticides, Katz said. “We employ a comprehensive, environmentally
friendly approach when treating a property.”
All of Knockout’s services are Quality Pro Green. These include but
are not limited to controlling termites, carpenter ants, roaches,
rodents, birds, and more. Knockout has been offering eco-friendly
service since 1995, when it introduced the Sentricon Termite Colony
Elimination System.
Knockout provides pest control services to the Garden City-based
Albanese Organization, which owns the first LEED Certified building
on Long Island.
“Being green is easy and it’s not any more expensive than
traditional pest control methods,” Katz noted.
For more information regarding green initiatives within the pest
management industry, visit
www.npmaqualitypro.com Knockout Pest Control, Inc. has been the
premier pest management company in the metropolitan New York area
since 1975. The company provides effective, timely and professional
pest management services to residential and commercial customers
throughout Suffolk, Nassau, Westchester and Rockland counties, and
in Brooklyn, Queens, Manhattan, Bronx and Staten Island. For more
information about Knockout call 1-800-244-PEST, e-mail
akatz@knockoutpest.com or visit the company’s Internet home page
www.knockoutpest.com
Arthur M. Katz
Knockout Pest Control, Inc.
1009 Front Street
Uniondale, New York 11553
Phone: 516-489-7817
Fax: 516-489-4348
e-mail:
akatz@knockoutpest.com
web:
www.knockoutpest.com
web:
www.knockouthomeinspections.com
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