Category: Press Releases

Water Generating Systems Appoints David Urban to Board of Directors

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Pioneering Drinking Water Production Company Adds Public Policy and Business Strategist to Help Guide Global Growth

NEW ORLEANS, Sept. 12, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — Water Generating Systems LLC (WGS), a pioneer in advanced atmospheric water harvesting, today announced the appointment of David Urban to its Board of Directors. Mr. Urban currently serves as President of Washington, DC-based consulting firm American Continental Group (ACG).

“We are very pleased to welcome David to our Board,” said WGS President and CEO Anthony Marken. “His extensive experience in the military, commercial and public sectors, both in the U.S. and internationally, will be a tremendous asset for WGS,” added Marken. “We look forward to David’s active involvement with the company as we grow our domestic and global customer base and help individuals, businesses and governments expand access to fresh drinking water from the air.”

Full Press Release: HERE

Exciting News – WGS-900 in production!

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Just in from our engineering partner, Trident Maritime Systems – IMECO Division – – videos of the WGS-900 producing fresh water at our manufacturing facility in Iron Mountain, Mich.

The WGS-900 will now be sent for certification at an international testing facility.

Check out the videos below:

WGS-900 – Water From the Tap

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WGS-900 (Feat. Storage Tank)

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WGS Team Visits Partners, Production Facility

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Water Generating Systems Vice Chairman George Sawyer, CEO Peter Ottmar and President/COO Keith Authelet recently visited Iron Mountain, Mich. to meet with engineering partner Trident Maritime Systems – an IMECO Division and production partner Systems Control and to review production, recent developments and procedures.

Below is a photo of the WGS, Trident Maritime Systems – an IMECO Division and Systems Control teams with the WGS-900 commercial unit.

 

Photo Credit - Al Bloniarz, Systems Control

Photo Credit – Al Bloniarz, Systems Control

PICTURED FROM LEFT TO RIGHT:

Tony Welch, Paul DeMay, Andy Thom, Carl Seidel, Brad Lebouef, Adam DeGroot, Scott Cameron (Systems Control); Peter Ottmar, Keith Authelet, George Sawyer (WGS); Shawn Hill, Ryan Larson, Dan Formolo, Tom Gibbons (Trident Maritime Systems – a Division of IMECO).

Additional information on our technology is available here: Our Technology

Additional information on our partners is available here: Our Partners

 

Water Generating Systems Names Three to Board of Directors

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Keith Authelet, Anthony G. Marken named to executive positions

ATTLEBORO, Mass. – June 10, 2015 – Water Generating Systems LLC (WGS) announced today that it has elected three new members to the Company’s Board of Directors.

Joining the Board are Keith Authelet, President/COO at WGS, Anthony G. Marken, Senior Vice President of Government Markets & Business Development at WGS, and Bryan Chance, Executive Director at Ernst & Young LLP.

“We welcome Keith, Anthony and Bryan to the Board,” said Vice Chairman and CEO Peter Ottmar. “All three individuals bring a depth of knowledge and experience, which will provide immeasurable guidance and strength to achieving our Company’s goals and objectives.”

Authelet, who was also named to an executive position by the Board, joined WGS in April 2014. He has extensive entrepreneurial roots, using his global experience to lead several successful small companies in the international market. Previously, he founded and funded Virtual Building Logistics, an internationally recognized industry-leading building information modeling (BIM) firm, and served as Chief Information Officer at Gilbane, where he was recognized by Information Week as a top IT innovator worldwide for four consecutive years. As a global senior executive at Lotus Development/IBM, he was responsible for a number of diverse international businesses. On the development side, he directed the Virus Intrusion, Build Engineering and Cross Platform Tools organizations. On the product delivery and documentation side, he directed the Engineering, Product, and Graphic Services groups. He was also responsible for Acquisition Integration and Business Transformation/IT across WW Services and Support Businesses.

Marken, who was also named to an executive position by the Board, joined WGS in February 2015. He previously served as a Principal at Capitol Counsel, representing states, national developers and energy renewable companies. He focused on DOD Base Realignment and Closure Act, military base retention programs, Pentagon-wide privatization efforts and public/private partnerships across many federal agencies. His most recent efforts focused on Port Authorities participating in the harbor dredging programs managed by the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers. Before joining Capitol Counsel, he was Vice President at The Washington Group for five years representing clients focused on the re-development of former military bases, and the privatization of military housing and utilities programs at DOD.

Chance, an Executive Director at EY, has 23 years of multi-industry, advisory and transaction experience. He focuses on leading strategic growth with key organizations through organic, transactional and venture growth.  He has robust financial and transactional experience in private equity, debt and public markets. Bryan has led organizations across many ecosystems, including: For-profit and not-for-profit acute care and long-term care providers, medical device and pharmaceutical manufacturing organizations, patient direct services, telecom and technology services (commercial and defense related), and energy (hydro-carbons and renewable sources). The markets he has served include North America, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Brazil, Argentina, South Korea and China.

For complete listing of Board members, please visit http://watergeneratingsystems.com/our-team/.

About Water Generating Systems

Water Generating Systems LLC (WGS) is an international engineering research and development company focused on the global needs of water sustainability and supporting technologies. WGS was founded on the principle that today’s technology should be able to solve one of the world’s most pressing needs: the availability of potable drinking water. Leveraging patented processes and innovative engineering approaches, WGS has developed a robust line of portable atmospheric water harvesting products. For more information, visit www.watergeneratingsystems.com.

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Water Generating Systems Announces First Closing of Series B Financing

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Company approves two-year partnership with engineering firm, IMECO

ATTLEBORO, MA – April 30, 2015 – Water Generating Systems LLC (WGS), an international research and development and marketing firm, announced today its first closing of Series B Financing, bringing the total amount raised to $21.45 million. This amount includes private investments and government contracts raised by its predecessor company, Marine Desalination Systems.

“This is a very significant milestone for the company,” said CEO Peter Ottmar. “It coincides with a formal announcement that we have solidified a critical partnership with our key engineering firm, Trident Maritime Systems, IMECO Division.”

WGS has established a two-year partnership with Trident Maritime Systems, an electrical and mechanical systems design, engineering and integration company based in Iron Mountain, Mich.

“As water becomes increasingly scarce in many areas of the world, IMECO is proud to be part of the Water Generating Systems team designing effective and affordable solutions to those living and working in these water-distressed regions of the world,” said Gary Schettler, President of Trident Maritime Systems, IMECO Division.

“Water has long been an underappreciated natural resource,” said Jim Kyle, a principal investor from Orion Capital Management, Inc. “Suddenly, the lack of water is grabbing headlines not only in normally arid parts of the world such as the Middle East but also in drought stricken areas such as California, Texas, and Florida in the United States and in Brazil. It is my hope that WGS’ industry leading technology can help provide some innovative solutions to the increasingly apparent needs in these diverse areas of the world.”

About Water Generating Systems
Water Generating Systems LLC (WGS) is an international product research and development and marketing company focused on the global needs of water sustainability and supporting technologies. WGS was founded on the principle that today’s technology should be able to solve one of the world’s most pressing needs: the availability of potable drinking water. Leveraging patented processes and innovative engineering approaches, WGS has developed a robust line of portable atmospheric water harvesting products. For more information, visit www.watergeneratingsystems.com.

About Trident Maritime Systems – IMECO Division
Trident Maritime Systems – IMECO Division is an electrical, mechanical and power systems design, engineering and integration company serving the naval shipbuilding, commercial shipbuilding, and offshore markets. The company’s offerings include HVAC and Refrigeration Systems, Fire Suppression Systems, Cargo Handling Systems, Underway Replenishment Systems, Electric Steering Systems, Electric Propulsion Systems, and other specialty products.
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WGS Announces New Headquarters in Attleboro, Mass.

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ATTLEBORO, Mass. – Water Generating Systems LLC (WGS), an international research and development and marketing firm, announced today it will establish its headquarters at 24 North Main Street in Attleboro, Mass.

“This location is conveniently located with access to interstate highways, train service and two airports – Providence and Boston, not to mention the many amenities in the area available to our employees,” said CEO and Attleboro native Peter Ottmar. “Attleboro has a great history of entrepreneurship and we look forward to continuing that tradition.”

WGS will initially employ five staff members at the Attleboro location and plans to substantially increase the number of employees working there over time. The team expects to begin working from the location by June 1.

WGS will continue to utilize its current facility in Saint Petersburg, Fla. for engineering and technical support.

About Water Generating Systems
Water Generating Systems LLC (WGS) is an international product research and development company focused on the global needs of water sustainability and supporting technologies. WGS was founded on the principal that today’s technology should be able to solve one of the world’s most pressing needs: the availability of potable drinking water. Leveraging patented processes and innovative engineering approaches, WGS has developed a robust line of portable atmospheric water harvesting products. For more information, visit www.watergeneratingsystems.com.