Archived Newsletters
October 2008 NewsletterOctober 2008: Who's Who at RJLG:
You may be familiar with RJ Lee Group (RJLG) within the context of your organization’s work, but you may not have realized the myriad of consulting services that our experts can provide your company, with the benefit of our extensive analytical laboratory. RJLG has remained on the forefront of innovation in several different disciplines, and in this month’s newsletter we highlight some of the people who have pushed forward to keep RJLG on the cutting edge of materials issues that confront today’s industries.

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September 2008 NewsletterSeptember 2008: Failure Analysis Services
Failure analysis is an important tool that can help improve existing products while also defining the market for new product development. The proper handling of failure analysis enhances product quality, manufacturing efficiency and ultimately corporate reputation. Without it, manufactures leave their doors wide open to lawsuits and decreased productivity.

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August 2008 NewsletterAugust 2008: Lead Detection and Analysis of Synthetic Grass and Artificial Turf
RJLG began an artificial turf sampling program when New Jersey announced their concern to the CPSC. Through the program, we have seen the total level of lead reach as high as 7,000 mg/kg in turf: an extremely high amount that approaches percentage value. RJLG has also determined that a small percentage of the total is potentially transferable and is potentially leachable. Storm water runoff could lead to a migration of lead to surrounding soils, likely requiring excavation, encapsulation or use restrictions.

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Summer 2008 Newsletter: RJLG EXPLORES NANO-WORLD WITH HITACHI S-5500Summer 2008 Newsletter: The Ultimate High Resolution SEM... RJLG Explores Nano-World with Hitachi s-5500
RJ Lee Group is currently hosting the Hitachi S-5500, an electron microscope that combines the best features of scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and scanning transmission electron microscopy (STEM). This instrument has the capacity to gather information on samples that single standard microscopy techniques – such as TEM and SEM – are not able to accomplish when used alone.

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Spring 2008 Newsletter: RJLG Group Names New COO & Manager of Corporate Chemistry Spring 2008 Newsletter: Can We Ban Asbestos in America?
The word “Asbestos” invokes very strong emotional responses in many Americans. Since the mid-1970’s, the fear over the effects of potential asbestos exposure in schools to our children became one of the most newsworthy and dominant public indoor environmental concerns. This concern eventually led to the ban of asbestos-containing products in public schools. An entirely new industry sprung up in the mid-1980’s for asbestos testing and removal of asbestos-containing materials, not only from schools, but eventually from public and commercial buildings as well.

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Winter 2008 Newsletter: RJLG Group Names New COO & Manager of Corporate Chemistry Winter 2008 Newsletter: RJLG Group Names New COO & Manager of Corporate Chemistry
RJ Lee's Group's (RJLG) President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Dr. Richard J. Lee announced the naming of Charles Spangler, Jr. as new Chief Operating Officer (COO). Former COO and Chief Financial Officer (CFO) David James will continue in his role as RJLG's CFO, as well as assume the Senior Vice President (SVP) of Operations & CFO position within a spin-off, Delta-Energy, LLC. These changes are part of the stepping stones needed in building a base for RJLG becoming a more formally structured Company. As such, Delta-Energy's patented tire recycling technology has opened the door to rapid growth and prime market positioning in the rubber industry.

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Fall 2007 Newsletter - Focus On... Construction Materials ServicesFall 2007 Newsletter: Focus On... Construction Materials Services - Bridge Condition Assessment
RJ Lee Group (RJLG) is recognized as a leader in the construction industry for services including Materials Characterization, Forensic Analysis, Environmental Analysis, Industrial Hygiene, Scientific Systems Methodology, Litigation Support and Project Management. Our experts are knowledgeable in the fields of metallurgy, building and bridge design, soil and rock mechanics, building forensics, welds and welded structure, structural petrographic analysis of concrete and aggregates, and structural building component modeling.

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Summer 2007 Nwsletter - Focus On... Industrial Hygiene ServicesSummer 2007 Newsletter: Focus On... Industrial Hygiene Services
At RJ Lee Group (RJLG), we recognize the importance of providing timely and accurate analysis services for occupational health and safety professionals in a broad range of industries. We are committed to providing services that not only meet, but also exceed, regulatory requirements and client expectations for value, consistency and reliability.

We recognize that complex questions can often arise as a result of "routine" analyses and our competent and experienced staff will work with you to develop special studies to address your needs. 

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Spring 2007 NewsletterSpring 2007 Newsletter
: Focus On...Pharmaceutical/Biotechnology Services
Competitive and technological changes in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industry are reshaping the business strategies of many companies. RJLG, an FDA registered laboratory, has learned what services work best in the development process for those that are successful. Mr. Dave Exline is the Director of Pharmaceutical / Biotechnology Services and Mr. Steve Schlaegle is the Director of Biomedical Services.

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