August 11, 2017
BY Staff Report
Hth Companies Inc. and Pinnacle Engineering are new members of the Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association.
Hth provides services in mechanical insulation, hydro blasting, vacuum trucks, mechanical work, welding, pump repairs and confined space rescue.
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“We chose to join the Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association as an added resource for us in fulfilling the needs of both our current customers and future customers,” said Mike Freese, president of hth, in a statement.
Pinnacle Engineering provides environmental and engineering services such as water and waste permits, air dispersion modeling and compliance.
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“Pinnacle’s mission is to provide comprehensive solutions to complex environmental engineering problems,” said Steve Schleicher, vice president of industrial services at Pinnacle, in a statement.
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