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Data on investigational compounds and an approved product will be presented RIDGEFIELD, Conn., May 17, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Boehringer Ingelheim will contribute to advancing the scientific discussion in respiratory disease at the American Thoracic Society International Conference (ATS 2013) in Philadelphia, PA, May 17 - 22.( )Data will highlight research conducted with a product approved for the treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) [Spiriva® HandiHaler®...

Combivent® Respimat® (ipratropium bromide and albuterol) Inhalation Spray will become the only available short-acting bronchodilator offering two different medicines in a single inhaler RIDGEFIELD, Conn., May 17, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- As part of the company's commitment to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients, Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a leader in respiratory health, is updating healthcare professionals (HCPs) and patients that the transition to...

MIDDLETOWN, Conn., May 16, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Greenskies Renewable Energy LLC, a Middletown solar energy company, is seeking to form partnerships with corporate and municipal clients in Connecticut interested in reducing their energy costs and enhancing their green footprint by installing highly efficient solar photovoltaic arrays on their property at no cost. Greenskies clients do not pay for the installation of their solar arrays. Instead, they sign 15- to 20-year power purchase...

For U.S. Media Only RIDGEFIELD, Conn., May 15, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (BIPI) today announced the upcoming presentation of data from 14 abstracts involving three of the company's investigational oncology compounds - afatinib*, nintedanib* and volasertib*. Results - to be presented at the 49(th) Annual Meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) in Chicago, May 31-June 4, 2013 - are from Boehringer Ingelheim's robust...

95-cent tax increase would bring in $50 million in new annual state revenue HARTFORD, Conn., May 15, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- A new poll released today by a group of Connecticut public health advocates shows 70 percent of voters support a 95-cent increase in the state cigarette tax as a way to prevent kids from smoking and help address the state budget. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20080918/CFTFKLOGO) Representatives from the American Cancer Society Cancer...

Introducing: the Spark, the Outlaw, and the Maestro NORWALK, Conn., May 15, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Wusthof, the premier cutlery brand coveted by professional chefs and avid home cooks, announces "phase two" of "defining the Edge," an engaging, multi-platform consumer marketing initiative that was first launched in spring 2012. The successful campaign, anchored by a media-rich microsite, www.wusthofedge.com, and extensive national and top-tier regional advertising in digital and print...

FARMINGTON, Conn., May 15, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Otis Elevator Company, a unit of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE: UTX), today announced the launch of a new mobile application for its eService online customer service platform. This new mobile application will provide Otis service customers with instant access to open service calls, elevator performance data, and service call logging from a smartphone in select markets. To view the multimedia assets associated with this release, please...

HARTFORD, Conn., May 15, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The State of Connecticut's Department of Administrative Services (CT DAS) and Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) have selected NORESCO as one of the qualified energy services providers to its standardized energy savings performance contracting program via CT DAS contract number 12PSX0153. NORESCO, a national leader in energy efficiency and energy infrastructure solutions, utilizes design-build, performance-based...

SecurityPlanet.com announces their picks of the best security system providers in the state of Connecticut. SecurityPlanet.com provides insight into what is important to Connecticut consumers when choosing a home alarm system company. Danbury, CT (PRWEB) May 14, 2013 SecurityPlanet.com is the trusted provider of unbiased and impartial alarm system reviews. Homeowners that are searching for a alarm system can do a comparison of the options and services of the country's leading security...

WESTPORT, Conn., May 14, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Dragone Auctions, purveyors of some of the finest motorcars in the world announces their second annual auction that will take place at their showroom and auction gallery on May 31(st) in Westport, Connecticut. In keeping with the Dragone Brother's vision, the auction will again feature rare, desirable, investment quality vehicles from all facets of the collector market. "This year we are offering an incredible assortment of cars that...