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CTG Acquires H.C. MaterialsAn afÞ liate of Channel Technologies Group, LLC, a manufacturer of piezo- electric ceramics, transducers and com-plex sonar and navigation systems used in the defense, medical and energy in- dustries, acquired the assets of H.C. Materials Inc. and its afÞ liates from Dr. Pengdi Han. As part of the acquisition, Dr. Han will become an equity owner of CTG, as well as an active board mem- ber. Other terms of the transaction were not disclosed. CTG is a portfolio com-pany of Blue Wolf Capital Fund II, L.P. The acquisition enables CTG to capital-ize on HCMÕs leadership in the piezo- electric single-crystal arena, especially within the medical ultrasound market, and it helps to consolidate CTGÕs po- sition as a leader in the ceramic-based piezoelectric industry. NRC, Resolve Expand FiFi, Spill Response National Response Corporation (NRC) and Resolve Marine Group announce the expansion of their 1Call response coverage for all vessels trading in U.S. waters. The service offers tanker and nontank vessel owners and operators full, single-source coverage in compli- ance with latest U.S. Coast Guard regu- lations for Salvage and Marine Fire- Þ ghting (SMFF), and Oil Spill Removal Organization (OSRO). This reß ects the U.S. Coast GuardÕs Þ nal rule in the Non- tank Vessel Response Plans and Other Response Plan Requirements published in the Federal Register. The rule requires owners or operators of vessels trading in U.S. waters to submit response plans naming OSRO and SMFF providers by January 30, 2014. NRC and Resolve formed its 1Call partnership in 2003.EdgeTech Expands Manufacturing Space EdgeTech added more than 7,500 sq. ft. to its main ofÞ ce in Massachusetts. The expansion is the second in less than two years for the company. EdgeTech con- tinues to see a growing demand for the companyÕs side scan sonars, sub-bottom proÞ lers, bathymetry systems, AUV- based sonars and deep sea acoustic re-leases. Ellicott Dredges Adds Parts Distributor Ellicott Dredges, LLC appointed MAKI-SUR S.A. de C.V. as its distributor for dredge parts in Mexico. Makisur will distribute parts and provide technical and onsite support for all of MexicoÕs existing and new Ellicott dredge owners. www.seadiscovery.com Marine Technology Reporter 49MTR #8 (34-49).indd 49MTR #8 (34-49).indd 4910/16/2013 11:57:35 AM10/16/2013 11:57:35 AM