U.S.- based EPCM Firm SSOE Group Acquires India Firm During its Most Successful Year Ever

Toledo, Ohio, January 23, 2012 – As economists debate the state of the economy and where it’s headed— SSOE Group, a U.S. – based engineering, procurement, and construction management (EPCM) firm is thriving. In recent years, in the heart of what some are calling a mild depression, SSOE maintained profitability and earned its highest revenue numbers ever. In fact, in its 2011 fiscal year, it posted its largest revenue in the company’s 64-year history. This is proof that SSOE is demonstrating some of the growth strategies and simple shifts in mindset that other businesses will likely embrace in order to succeed in today’s economy. For SSOE, a priority in recent years is a shift in international growth, as indicated by the recent acquisition of NKS Design Technologies Pvt. Ltd. (also known as d-Tech) in Mumbai, India.

Read more

SSOE Group Experts to Present at Autodesk University 2011 Conference and Exhibition

Las Vegas, Nevada, November 08, 2011– SSOE Group (www.ssoe.com), an international engineering, procurement, and construction management (EPCM) firm, announced today that two of their BIM/CAD experts are to present at the Autodesk University’s 2011 Conference and Exhibition, November 29 – December 1, 2011 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

SSOE’s Mark LaBell, Jr. and Melinda Hoffman are scheduled to present “The Autodesk® Revit ® Visualization Toolbox: Simplifying Presentations with Showcase® and 3ds Max®” at 1:00 p.m. on December 1, 2011. This class will educate Revit users on how to export files from Autodesk Revit Suites to Autodesk Showcase and Autodesk 3ds Max in order to create a “Visualization Toolbox”. Best practices for which export to use and when and how to create scene behavior and alternatives will be covered. LaBell and Hoffman will demonstrate creating quick animations and still renderings, how to get quick renderings with lighting settings, basic walkthroughs, and basic material assignments. Attendees will also learn how to utilize a render farm for faster rendering times in 3ds Max.

Read more

SSOE and Goodyear Recognize Seven Million Safe Working Hours On-site at Largest Manufacturing Project Under Construction in China

Shanghai, China, September 29, 2011 – SSOE Group (www.ssoe.com) the EPCM firm of record, along with their client The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, announced today that they have successfully reached seven million hours worked with no recordable incidents at Goodyear’s newest tire plant in China. This plant, which currently produces passenger tires and soon will produce truck tires, is the largest manufacturing project under construction in China. Read more

SSOE’s Chemical Experts Present on Energy Optimization using Pinch Analysis at ChemInnovations 2011 Conference and Expo

Houston, Texas, August 22, 2011 – SSOE Group (www.ssoe.com), an international engineering, procurement, and construction management (EPCM) firm, announced today that two of its chemical process experts have been selected to present at the second annual ChemInnovations Conference and Expo on September 13-15, 2011 in Houston, Texas.

Cliff Reese, PE, Business Leader and Rick Beaman, PE, Senior Chemical Process Engineer will present on September 14th during the conference’s Energy Efficiencies Session. In their presentation, “Energy Optimization Using Pinch Analysis,” the two will explain the systematic method of pinch analysis and how it can maximize energy recovery from chemical processes. Reese and Beaman are fluent in design and development of chemical processes, and combined have more than 50 years of experience in the chemical industry.

Read more

SSOE Takes Top Spot among Green Design Firms in Industrial Manufacturing by Engineering News Record

TOLEDO, Ohio, August 10, 2011 – SSOE Group (www.ssoe.com), an international engineering, procurement, and construction management (EPCM) firm, has been recognized in several sustainable design rankings recently released from Engineering News Record (ENR). SSOE ranked 1st nationally among the Top Green Design Firms in Industrial Manufacturing. In addition, ENR also named SSOE 10th among the Top Solar Power Design Firms. Rankings are based on project revenue.

Read more

SSOE Group Proud to Announce Employee Registrations and Certifications for Second Quarter 2011

TOLEDO, Ohio, May 18, 2011– SSOE Group (www.ssoe.com), an international engineering, procurement, and construction management (EPCM) firm, announced today that three employees have earned registrations and two have earned certifications during the second quarter of their 2011 planning year. Attainment of professional licenses are strongly encouraged at SSOE. In fact, the company covers the expense of preparation classes and exam fees as well as providing paid time off to take the exam. Also, as an added incentive, once a staff member has passed an exam, they receive a recognition bonus.

Read more

SSOE Group Welcomes Alexandra Segers, International Senior Account Executive / Program Manager

TOLEDO, Ohio, April 25, 2011 – SSOE Group (www.ssoe.com), an international engineering, procurement, and construction management (EPCM) firm, is proud to welcome Alexandra Segers as its new International Senior Account Executive / Program Manager.

Read more

SSOE Group Ranked 1st among Top Green Design Firms in South Central Construction’s 2010 Rankings

Nashville, TN, November 4, 2010 – SSOE Group (www.ssoe.com), an international engineering, procurement, and construction management (EPCM) firm announces it has been named to the number one spot for Top Green Design Firms in the recently released, revenue-based South Central Construction’s 2010 Top Design Firms rankings. Read more

Impressive Results for SSOE Group in ENR’s 2010 Rankings

July 28, 2010, TOLEDO, OHIO – SSOE Group (www.ssoe.com), an international engineering, procurement, and construction management (EPCM) firm, announced today it has been named to 6 Top 10 spots in the recently released, revenue-based ENR rankings, the premier publication covering the A/E/C industry. Read more

SSOE Group Provides EPCM Services to Vacant General Manufacturing Site to Accommodate Newly FDA-regulated Production Facility

Clarksville, TN, May 13, 2010 – SSOE announced today the first phase of construction for American Snuff Company’s (formerly known as Conwood Company, LLC) manufacturing facilities in Clarksville, Tennessee has been completed. The manufacturing facilities are situated on a 193- acre brownfield site. The new facilities will allow American Snuff to increase capacity and achieve FDA compliance—a new requirement for its products. Read more

SSOE Group to Connect with Ohio Gas Companies During Two Day Technical Conference March 25 & 26 in Columbus, Ohio

TOLEDO, OH, March 08, 2010 – SSOE Group’s Pipeline and Terminals experts will exhibit at the Ohio Gas Association Technical Seminar on March 25 and 26, 2010 at the Marriot Columbus Northwest in Dublin, Ohio. This conference brings natural gas transmission and distribution companies from Ohio together in one forum to discuss current issues and trends.

Read more

SSOE Group’s Russ Kinner Receives IEEE Award

Phoenix, Arizona,March 05, 2010 – Russ Kinner of SSOE Group, a global architecture, engineering, and construction management firm, was recently awarded a Special Chair Award for Section Support by the Phoenix Section of the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers, Inc. (IEEE). The award was presented to Russ during the organization’s annual awards banquet held on February 13, 2010 in Phoenix, AZ. This award recognizes individuals or organizations for activities that support the goals of the Section, such as public service. The award also recognizes current section officers for their contributions for advancement of the section. In making the announcement, IEEE cited Russ’s outstanding support of the Phoenix section’s publicity efforts, which helped bolster the organization’s work in advancing technology, as well as contributions to the profession and the community.

Read more

SSOE Group to Host Largest “Engineer for a Day” Program in the Area

TOLEDO, Ohio, February 16, 2010 – Approximately forty-five students from three area high schools will get hands-on experience from a team of SSOE engineers when they spend part of their day at SSOE’s Toledo headquarters for the “Engineer for a Day,” Program. The program is a part of the 2010 Toledo Engineer Week’s agenda and will be held on February 17, 2010 from1:00 until 4:00 PM.

Read more

SSOE Group Acquires Orbital Technical Solutions – Firms Brings Additional Expertise to the Power Industry

TOLEDO, Ohio, January 06, 2010 – SSOE Group, a global EPCM firm, has acquired Orbital Technical Solutions (OTS). OTS is widely known for its work in the power industry, with expertise in biomass, landfill gas, and waste energy projects. Tony Damon, CEO of SSOE, describes the acquisition as further evidence of the company’s growth in the power industry. “OTS will help us to expand our capabilities in the power market. We are confident that the synergy this acquisition brings to SSOE will reap great benefits for SSOE’s and OTS’s clients.

Read more

SSOE’s Sustainable Design Work Recognized by Top Industry Publications

TOLEDO, Ohio, July 30, 2009 —SSOE’s (www.ssoe.com) growth in the green building sector has been recognized in recently released rankings from industry publications, Building Design+Construction (BD+C),and Engineering News Record, (ENR) announced CEO Tony Damon. Damon, who recently received his LEED® accreditation from the U.S. Green Building Council, applauded SSOE’s top spot in the rankings. “An integral part of SSOE’s mission is to build our portfolio of green projects,” Damon said. “We have done this by establishing a strong corporate philosophy that reflects our green building and LEED initiatives. Our commitment to green initiatives is evidenced in these rankings.”

Read more

SSOE Doubles Number of LEED Accredited Professionals over Last Four Months

TOLEDO, Ohio, July 24, 2009 – Since March 2009, SSOE has added 40 employees to its list of LEED® Accredited Professionals (LEED AP’s). That brings the number to 75 SSOE architects, engineers, managers and interior designers who have fulfilled the requirements issued by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC). SSOE’s CEO Tony Damon, who was among the 40 new LEED AP’s, called the additions “proof positive” of SSOE’s ongoing commitment to implementing sustainable practices in every aspect of the Architectural and Engineering industries. “SSOE encourages its professionals to earn their LEED accreditation as a reflection of their desire to stay ahead of the curve in the evolution of green building practices,” Damon said.

Read more

SSOE Takes Third Spot in ENR’s Top Ten Automotive Plant Rankings

TOLEDO, Ohio, July 23, 2009 – SSOE was ranked third in Engineering News Record’s top ten automotive 2009 survey results. The rankings were released in July and are primarily based on revenues in the automotive sector. Last year, ENR‘s 2008 automotive plant rankings placed SSOE at number five. SSOE has performed design work for 50% of all greenfield automotive assembly plants built in the U.S. in the last ten years.

Read more

New Rankings Put SSOE in Top Tier of Multiple Design Sectors

TOLEDO, Ohio, July 13, 2009 – SSOE, Inc., a global EPCM firm, showed strong growth in a number of different sectors according to recently released rankings. The rankings were released by Engineering News Record (ENR), Architecture News Record and Building Design and Construction (BD+C) magazines and reflect domestic and international standings. All three publications are regarded as reliable sources for changes and trends in the A/E industry.

Read more

SSOE Group Awarded Chinese Design License; License Enables SSOE to Expand Scope of Services within China

TOLEDO, Ohio, JUNE 26, 2009-SSOE Group took a significant step forward when the EPCM firm was awarded its Chinese design license from the Chinese government. The license allows SSOEto directly perform architectural and engineering detailed design services for its clients within China.

Read more

SSOE Seminar Room Dedicated at The University of Toledo College of Engineering

May 6, 2009 – TOLEDO, Ohio – A gift of $500,000 to The University of Toledo College of Engineering from SSOE, Inc. came to fruition when the College dedicated its new SSOE seminar room in Nitschke Hall on May 6th, 2009. SSOE’s founder, the late Al Samborn, was a graduate of The University of Toledo College of Engineering and later a faculty member. Read more

High School Students Go Interactive at SSOE’s “Engineer for a Day” Program

TOLEDO, Ohio, February 13, 2009 – A group of 30 students will get hands-on experience from a team of SSOE engineers when they spend part of their “Engineer for a Day,” at SSOE’s Toledo headquarters February 18, 2009 from 12:30 until 3:30. The “Engineer for a Day” program is a part of the 2009 Toledo Engineer Week’s agenda sponsored in part by The University of Toledo College of Engineering. Read more