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JUNE 2023 | VOL . 88 NO . 5
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ON THE COVER
Amy Luce of the University of Maine ’ s Technology Research Center and James Hargreaves of the university ’ s Forest Bioproducts Research Institute , at the Biofine pilot plant . Photo courtesy of BDNE .
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BUSINESS OPERATIONS 18 Dispatch & Communications : A Roundup
24 Biofine Signs Lease for Refinery
Phase One of the project is expected to require a private sector investment of more than $ 100 million .
27 Tank Monitors : A Product Guide
30 Kenworth ’ s T680 Hydrogen Fuel Cell Model
Kenworth announced that it will begin production of a Class 8 zero emissions hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle .
31 Oil Heat Cares
OESP and Oil Heat Cares help a mother and daughter in Moscow , Pennsylvania .
32 Crushing the American Dream
The story of a deal that was blocked .
34 The ‘ Pseudo ’ Two-Pipe System
George Lanthier on solving a common problem .
37 Find Your Ideal Profit Level in 9 Minutes or Less
Do you know how to calculate your debt service coverage ratio ?
38 Spring Literature Showcase
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