Archived Newsletters

November 2009 NewsletterNovember 2009 Newsletter: Nanomaterials: Securing the Future with Lessons from the Past

The first in a series of articles on nanotechnology
Nanotechnology has come to symbolize the next industrial revolution in America.  The opportunities to reduce the scale of products, to make materials lighter and stronger, and to design machines that perform useful functions on the micrometer and smaller scale seem endless.  However, the development of these materials is not without potential risk to the producer, their employees, the consumer, or the environment.  By taking advantage of lessons learned in the past, the nanotechnology industry can reach its full potential and support safe environments at the same time.

Click here to read the newsletter in full

line break

September 2009 NewsletterSeptember 2009 Newsletter: RJLG's Involvement in the Energy Industry
RJLG is increasing its involvement in the energy industry by providing services to both the traditional and renewable energy arenas.  RJLG's expansive suite of laboratory and consulting services, which apply to a variety of industries including environmental, industrial hygiene, construction materials and general materials characterization are also available.

Click here to read the newsletter in full

line break

August 2009 NewsletterAugust 2009 Newsletter: RJLG's Technical Consulting Services
RJLG offers broad expertise in planning, organizing, and implementing complex scientific investigations requiring analytical program definition, experimental design, method development, site inspection and sampling, literature reviews and technical reporting.  Our multi-disciplinary teams can be leveraged to resolve clients' needs in the following practice areas: Construction Materials, Industrial Hygiene & Environmental, Materials, and Nanoparticle Characterization & EH&S.

Click here to read the newsletter in full

line break

July 2009 NewsletterJuly 2009 Newsletter: Have You Signed Up Yet?  It's Free!  RJLG launches new service for laboratory clients
RJ Lee Group, Inc. (RJLG) has recently announced the launch of its latest innovation, RJLG connect.  Powered by RJLG's own eLIMS (Enterprise Laboratory Information Management Systems), this service creates a link (or builds a bridge) between customers and the lab, thereby enhancing the customer experience by improving their access to project data.

Click here to read the newsletter in full

line break
June 2009 NewsletterJune 2009 Newsletter: RJLG Welcomes New President and COO Alex Sciulli
Dr. Richard Lee has announced the appointment of Alex Sciulli as president and chief operating officer (COO) of RJ Lee Group, Inc (RJLG).  The appointment of Mr. Sciulli comes at an exciting time for RJLG.  The company recently won a major Mission Support Contract in partnership with Lockheed Martin, and Mr. Sciulli's reputation for propelling organizational growth should pair well with this new venture.  In addition, Mr. Sciulli has closely analyzed and found strong potential in several of RJLG's core industry areas including pharmaceuticals, criminal forensics, and materials analysis.

Click here to read the newsletter in full
line break
May 2009 NewsletterMay 2009 Newsletter: RJ Lee Group Teams with Lockheed Martin, Wins $3 Billion Mission Support Contract (MSC) at Hanford Site
RJ Lee Group (RJLG) is one of several pre-selected subcontractors participating in a multi-billion dollar contract to provide support services for the environmental cleanup mission at Hanford nuclear reservation in the State of Washington. U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced on April 28, 2009, that Mission Support Alliance, LLC, has been selected as the mission support contractor for DOE's Hanford Site in southeastern Washington State.  The contract is a cost-plus award-fee contract valued at approximately $3 billion over ten years (a five-year base period with options to extend it for up to another five years).

Click here to read the newsletter in full
line break
April 2009 NewsletterApril 2009 Newsletter: Registration for 'Electron Microscopy & Microanalysis Workshop' to Open April 15
On April 15, registration will open for the Electron Microscopy & Microanalysis Workshop, hosted by RJ Lee Group (RJLG) and Hitachi.  This 3-day event, 'Problem Solving in the Nanotechnology World', will be held June 16-18, 2009 at the Comfort Inn Conference Center and RJLG's headquarters' in Monroeville, PA.

Click here to read the newsletter in full
line break
March 2009 NewsletterMarch 2009 Newsletter: RJLG Partners with Hitachi for Seminar on "Problem Solving in the Nanotechnology World"
RJ Lee Group (RJLG) has partnered with Hitachi to host an “Electron Microscopy & Microanalysis Seminar” on ‘Problem Solving in the Nanotechnology World’. This 2-day event will be held on June 16-18, 2009, at a to-be-determined conference facility and RJLG’s headquarters’ in Monroeville, PA.

Click here to read the newsletter in full
line break
February 2009 NewsletterFebruary 2009 Newsletter: The Future of Nanotechnology
Nanotechnology is emerging fast, with revolutionary new products already on the horizon. The list of products that are already being envisioned is mind-boggling, with applications ranging from medical breakthroughs (tiny cancer-fighting particles in the bloodstream) to the revolutionary (eliminating pollution) to the mundane (stain-resistant clothing). RJ Lee Group has a long history of working in the characterization of particulate matter, including metals, ceramics, polymers, ink, electronic materials, paints, and all types of colloidal materials.

Click here to read the newsletter in full
line break
January 2009 NewsletterJanuary 2009 Newsletter: A New Year Brings New Opportunities
As a new year launches, our clients can be certain that RJ Lee Group will continue to provide them with innovative, service-based products that continue to exceed their expectations. In Dr. Lee’s attempts to diversify RJLG’s services in ways that add value to our clients’ lives, we have put a great deal of emphasis on software development and innovation over the last year. Below are some of the highlights of our work: we hope you find them of interest and we suggest you contact the individuals listed for more information.

Click here to read the newsletter in full
line break
December 2008 NewsletterDecember 2008 Newsletter: From the President: A Time for Change
It’s constant, continuous, and inevitable. Change doesn’t happen easily, but it builds the bridge to success. Like the seasons, it is an intrinsic part of our growth and evolution. As 2008 comes to an end and we reflect upon the past year, our family at RJLG wishes you the best of success in this ever changing world. From politics to the economy, we are more than ever faced with constant yet uncertain change. There were a number of noteworthy developments at RJLG this year that together represent change on a scale we have not experienced since our post-9/11 damage assessment efforts at Ground Zero in 2002.

Click here to read the newsletter in full
line break
November 2008 NewsletterNovember 2008 Newsletter: RJLG Receives $2.5 Million Towards Tire Recycling Plant Construction in Greene County:
WAYNESBURG, PA - RJLG has received $2.5 million from the state's Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program to be used towards building a cutting-edge tire depolymerization plant in Cumberland Township. During a presentation on October 24 at RJLG’s EverGreene Technology Park facility, Dr. Richard Lee, president, accepted a ceremonial check for monies that will be applied toward construction of the plant at Paisley Industrial Park.

Click here to read the newsletter in full
line break
October 2008 NewsletterOctober 2008 Newsletter: 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.

Click here to read the newsletter in full
line break
September 2008 NewsletterSeptember 2008 Newsletter: 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.

Click here to read the newsletter in full
line break
August 2008 NewsletterAugust 2008 Newsletter: 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.

Click here to read the newsletter in full
line break
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.

Click here to read the newsletter in full
line break
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.

Click here to read the newsletter in full
line break
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.

Click here to read the newsletter in full
line break
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.

Click here to read the newsletter in full
line break
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. 

Click here to read the newsletter in full
line break


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.

Click here to read the newsletter in full