InnoCentive, global pioneer in crowdsourced innovation, has selected a self-sealing flexible closure technology invented by Leonard Duffy of Hinesburg, Vermont as a winning solution for the “CTTSO Challenge: Improved Chemical, Biological, and Radiological (CBR) Protective Closure Systems”. CTTSO [Combatting Terrorism Technical Support Office] will have non-exclusive world-wide rights to develop the still-confidential invention for CBR protective gear.

Banwell Architects would like to congratulate Adam Lornitzo on his recent, successful completion of the ARE Architectural license exams and earning his architectural license. Adam joined the Banwell team in August 2016. Adam Graduated from the University of Colorado at Boulder in 2007 where he also did a study abroad program in Florence Italy. After graduation, he worked for Eley Guild Hardy Architects in Biloxi Mississippi working on Hurricane Katrina recovery projects. In 2012 he moved back to his home town of Bradford, VT with his wife Laura and three children, Gus, Mack and Edie.

Mack Molding, a leading custom plastic injection molder and supplier of contract manufacturing services, announced today Jonathan Whitney has been promoted to Vice President of Business Development.

"Jon's tenure with Mack has seen significant new product introductions fueled by new market penetration and the further diversification of our customer base." Mack President Jeff Somple said. "In addition to facilitating the growth of our new business development managers, his leadership has brought a new level of focus and execution to how we approach new accounts."