HJ3 Composite Technologies Excels in the 2013 Cleantech Open Accelerator

HJ3 Composite Technologies proudly announces its exceptional achievements at this year's 2013 Cleantech Open Accelerator. The company secured the National Winner titles in "Chemicals and Advanced Materials" and "People's Choice" and earned the 2nd position in the grand prize for Cleantech Company of the Year. These accolades were revealed during the Cleantech Open Global Forum, often referred to as the "Academy Awards of Cleantech," which served as the grand finale of the Cleantech Open Accelerator and the conclusion of the 2013 Cleantech Open Global Ideas Competition. The prestigious grand prize was awarded to PowWow Energy, chosen from among the five National Category winners.

Air-Water-Waste — Polymer Green (Western region): Offering an innovative clean solution for processing landfill waste plastic.Energy Generation — Helion Energy (Pacific Northwest region): Committed to making practical and affordable fusion energy a reality.Green Building — Bio-Adhesive Alliance (Southeast region): Produces low-cost and durable adhesive from swine manure as a sustainable alternative to petroleum-based asphalt.Chemicals and Advanced Materials — HJ3 Composite Technologies (Rocky Mountain region): Known for manufacturing, engineering, and installing advanced composite systems that have been successfully employed in over 10,000 applications worldwide.Information and Communications Technologies — PowWow Energy (Western region): Recognized for its outstanding contributions.

James Butler, CEO of HJ3, expressed gratitude for the Cleantech Open mentoring program's role in refining the company's business strategy and honing its message. He highlighted the importance of finding creative solutions that address complex challenges while doing more with fewer resources.

HJ3 Composite Technologies delivers advanced composite materials that strengthen the world's corroding infrastructure, reducing landfill waste, energy consumption, emissions, and costs associated with traditional concrete and steel repairs or replacement. HJ3's patented composite systems have been successfully employed in over 10,000 applications worldwide. With the world's infrastructure continually deteriorating, presenting an estimated cost of $6 trillion and a spending gap of $4 trillion, HJ3 empowers its customers to achieve more with significantly lower costs and a smaller environmental footprint.

Butler added, "We are so grateful to the volunteers, coaches, and leadership that drive this great organization. We are proud to be selected as both the Chemicals and Advanced Materials and the People's Choice winners from such an impressive group of national finalists."

This year's Cleantech Open Accelerator began with more than 300 initial companies nationwide, competing across eight regions in a competition that commenced in April 2013. In October, 22 regional semi-finalists were chosen, including HJ3 Composite Technologies and Grannus, LLC from Tucson, AZ, who were celebrated in Silicon Valley at the annual Global Forum. Grannus won the Sustainability award in the Cleantech Rocky Mountain Regional Finals and was the second runner-up in the National Sustainability company competition. Grannus has developed a disruptive innovation in nitrogen fertilizer production, boasting a 30% production cost advantage, a 40% construction cost advantage, and a 3-fold sustainability advantage.

The Cleantech Open operates as the world's largest cleantech accelerator with a mission to identify, fund, and nurture entrepreneurs with innovative solutions to today's pressing energy, environmental, and economic challenges. This 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization provides the necessary infrastructure, expertise, and strategic relationships to transform ingenious concepts into successful global cleantech companies. Since 2006, the Cleantech Open has empowered 727 cleantech startups through its unique annual business competition and mentorship program. These alumni companies have collectively raised more than $800 million in external capital, creating numerous green-collar jobs. The Cleantech Open leverages a worldwide network of over 1,500 volunteers and sponsors to unite the public and private sectors in advancing the cleantech sectors at both the national and global levels.

HJ3 acknowledges the generous support of its sponsors and partners, including Global Partner Chevron, National Education Partner University of Phoenix, National Premier Sponsor Wells Fargo, and National Sponsor PARC. Regionally, the program is additionally supported by various corporate partners such as Cleantech Innovations New England, Commercial Energy, Deloitte, Faegre Baker Daniels, Massachusetts Clean Energy Center, National Grid, NYSERDA, Pacific Gas & Electric, and many others.

For more information about HJ3, please contact Adrienne Barela, Marketing Manager, at marketing@hj3.com or call 1-877-303-0453.

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