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National Technical Systems Buys Garwood Laboratories

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Garwood has facilities in Pico Rivera and San Clemente, and services the commercial, defense, space, medical, aviation and transportation industries. NTS said the acquisition is the third for the company in the past 12 months. Financial terms of the buy were not announced. READ MORE>>.

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SoCalGas Deployes Bloom Energy Microgrids In LA

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According to the company, it has begun powering two of its largest Los Angeles area facilities with Bloom Energy solid oxide fuel cells. Fuel cells are used to take natural gas to create electricity; those systems are being used by companies to generate on-site power from their natural gas systems, instead of relying on the electric grid.

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Snapchat CEO Evan Spiegel among LAEDC 2015 Eddy Awards Honorees

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Evan Spiegel exemplifies the creative, entrepreneurial spirit of the Los Angeles region, and the success of his company Snapchat has helped make Los Angeles synonymous with technology and successful tech startups. CBRE Group, Inc.,