Perry K. Lorenz
President & CEO
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Boehringer Ingelheim Building 10 Energy Independence
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Project Update...
A/Z Corporation officially broke ground in April 2007, commencing construction of the 100,000 +/- square foot Building 10 Pharmaceutical Facility
Expansion ($46 Million) and Site Utility Relocation ($4 Million) at Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals in Ridgefield, Connecticut. The Site Utility
Relocation phase is nearing completion. This relocation of the existing utility infrastructure is vital in support of the construction of the Building 10
Facility.
As of October 31, 2007, 5,800 yards of concrete has been poured to support the Building 10 structure, with the concrete contractor (Darlind
Construction, Inc.) working six days per week, 10 hours per day to complete the building superstructure on schedule. Throughout the course of
this intensive schedule, the Site Team has worked a total of 67,808 man hours without a safety incident.
“Building 10 has been divided in two phases, allowing the erection of half of Building 10 while the Site Utility Project is completed and the
existing utilities are removed from the building footprint. Our Project Team has managed this comprehensive site execution plan and has taken
a pro-active approach to mitigate any associated risks while remaining flexible and maintaining schedule milestones,” Steve Johnston, Senior
Project Manager
Architect: Flad & Associates • Madison, Wisconsin Engineer: Vanderweil Engineers • Princeton, New Jersey
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The Heart of the Campus
Community...
To accommodate student clubs and organizations, the new facility has seven new meeting rooms, with the lower level housing the Student
Government Association, the Campus Activity Board, the Office of
Multicultural Programs and the Office of Women’s Programs.
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the State of Connecticut Department of Public Works, managing
he mission of the Student Center at Eastern Connecticut State University’s Willimantic campus is centered around contributing to
the designers and contractor to ensure that the Center ultimately
the education of the student body by encouraging self-directed activity, providing maximum opportunity for self-realization. With this
mission in mind, in mid-2005 the State of Connecticut Department of Public Works appointed A/Z Corporation as the Construction meets the requirements of the students, faculty, administration,
Administrator for the $19 million program. staff, alumni and guests.” Seumas Quinn, Contract Administrator
/ Code Compliance
The new 90,000 square foot Student Center designed by Svigals and Partners of New Haven, Connecticut, is a community center dedicated
to providing educationally purposeful activities outside of the classroom that are key to enhancing learning and personal development. Located in
the heart of the University’s campus, it is expected that the new Student Center will become the gathering place, or “living room” of the campus.
* DPW Press Announcement • September 28, 2007
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From Concept to Reality...
The Journey
unrise Square successfully opened in August 2007 to serve the growing Asian market, one of the fastest-growing
sectors in the gaming industry. Sunrise Square is located in the Autumn section of the Casino of the Earth
and features an expanded Bus Lobby, a Hong Kong Street Food Court, a Retail Outlet and a new Gaming Area
featuring authentic Asian games.
The Rockwell Group of New York designed the space to create and incorporate an authentic Asian flair and overall experience. The utilization of the
color red throughout the space and the incorporation of gold fish into the floor covering were essential to the atmosphere as both are considered lucky
in Asian culture.
The Asian gaming area offers 46 table games including: Sic Bo, Pai Gow Tiles and Baccarat, as well as new slot machines featuring Chinese characters.
“Our estimates show that Asian American patrons
represent over 20% of Mohegan Sun’s daily visitors and
that clientele has grown about 40% over the past two
years,” said a spokesperson for Mohegan Sun.
Continuing Expansion...
posting information in four different languages and a
convenient 24-hour ticket window.
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Rendering of Project Horizon Provided By
Mohegan Sun
hey said it couldn’t be done. Transform a vacant seating completes the sports theme. The Stadium offers patrons the
lease space into a fully operational, themed sports opportunity to watch any sporting event or team via the eight different
bar and restaurant and serve patrons in nine weeks? But on June Direct TV feeds on their 27 - 42-inch plasma screen televisions within
1, 2007, The Mayo Group’s restaurant division, Commonwealth the energized environment.
Restaurant Group, along with Boston Red Sox and New York Yankee
legends, officially celebrated the grand opening of The Stadium Sports Of course, no local bar would be complete without signature drinks
Bar & Grill, located at Foxwoods Resort Casino in Mashantucket, like the “Bronx Bomber” or the “Green Monstah”. To reserve your own
currently one of the premier sports bars in town” notes the Mayo Group
of Boston, who is the Developer and Owner of The Stadium Sports Bar
& Grill.
bar, dining and lounge areas. Upon entry to the reception area (modeled
Bar” featuring one of the greatest rivalries in sports between the Boston
court and a baseball field is integrated into the ceiling of the main
seating area and a full wall-size replica of Giant Stadium with stadium
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Spa Vure
Newport
In the heart of historic Newport, Rhode Island, the Newport Marriott hotel is home to the new premier spa facility, Spa Vuré. Spa
Vuré, a full service luxury Medical Spa, is a perfect reflection of its upscale surroundings, known for its hospitality and commitment to
therapeutic value.
Spa Vuré (Vuré meaning love) grew from the love and vision of a leading dermatologist to its present five Rhode Island locations. Spa Vuré
is a Medical Spa, the newest niche and a growing segment of the spa industry. A Medical Spa pairs a cosmetic surgery office with a European
dermatologist.
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A “NEW” Look...
A/Z Corporation was recently selected as Construction Manager for Foxwoods Phase 1 Renovation Project. “We are very excited to participate on this
most exciting project with Foxwoods and the Friedmutter Group. The initial renderings are impressive and the final look will astound Foxwoods’ patrons”
stated Donald Swanson, Project Executive Director. The following article was written by the Day Staff Writer Patricia Daddona.
When the new MGM Grand at Foxwoods opens in May, a breezeway connected to Foxwoods’ Grand Pequot Tower will help customers make a
“seamless” transition between the two properties. Likewise, Foxwoods Resort Casino is investing $55 million to blend new restaurants and shops at
the Grand Pequot casino with its new next-door neighbor, the Las-Vegas-styled MGM Grand. The renovations to Foxwoods are part of a $200 million
improvement plan that Foxwoods is gradually developing and unveiling with the help of architect and master planner the Friedmutter Group, based in Las
Vegas, New York City and Los Angeles. “The concepts and designs we’re introducing to Foxwoods Resort Casino will redefine the property, establishing
a new, higher level of service, hospitality, excitement and energy,” stated Brad Friedmutter, founder and chief executive officer of the Friedmutter Group.
“This project will serve as the barometer for what will be developed down the road throughout the resort.”
John O’Brien, president of both Foxwoods and MGM Grand at Foxwoods, said the renovations would build on 15 years of success and introduce
the “next generation” of offerings here, establishing “new standards in resort casinos.” The project’s centerpiece is the atrium, a contemporary, two-story
pedestrian space designed with natural materials that will display plasma screens broadcasting events and activities occurring throughout the property.
A new luxury retail corridor and 6,600-square-foot “ultra-hip” lounge will open when the project is completed. The high-end shops and boutiques will offer
designer watches, jewelry, apparel and celebrity memorabilia, using a frameless glass design. Award-winning Chef David Burke, who is best known for
his New York City restaurant, David Burke & Donatella, will establish David Burke Prime, a steakhouse, and Burke in the Box. The 13,000-square-foot
steakhouse will feature 280 seats. Burke in the Box, at 2,700 square feet, will be a 70-seat casual restaurant with gourmet food available for take-out or
eat-in. The breezeway extends over gardens and overlooks the woods, said Joe Jimenez, senior vice president of marketing, and it’s the public areas of
the Grand Pequot Tower “that we’re focusing on,” he said. “We want to keep the energy and style and aesthetics” of the two properties complementary,
he said, even though “there will be two great distinct experiences, MGM Grand at Foxwoods and Foxwoods. We’re all looking forward to ‘08 to get the
property opened.”
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Telecommunication Services
Partnering to
Fight Cancer...
In January 2008, Dana-Farber/Brigham and Women’s Cancer Center and Milford Regional Medical Center will open an integrated critical cancer
treatment facility to the community, with the hope of preventing and treating a disease that has touched nearly every person’s life at one time.
The new 54,000-square foot, two-floor Center is located adjacent to the main campus of the Milford
Regional Medical Center in Milford, Massachusetts. The Center will provide comprehensive cancer
services including medical oncology, radiation oncology, and diagnostic imaging services including: CT,
PET CT, MRI, X-Ray and laboratory testing.
A/Z’s Telecommunications Division is installing the new voice/data and nurse-patient communication
systems in the new $25 million Center. The voice/data/video and page structured cabling systems project
involves installation of a structured communications wiring infrastructure for voice, data, and video, which
requires connection of all voice and data to the TV system, Integrated Intercom/Public Address, and
wireless system. A page system with individually amplified volume controlled speakers and horns is also
being installed. The audiovisual nurse/patient communication project is comprised of LCD display nurse
consoles, annunciator panels, patient stations, LED dome lights, call cords, pull cord stations and a staff
assisted emergency push button station. The nurse/patient communication system will be interfaced
with the existing Milford Medical Center Rouland Nurses Call System Network and has the capacity for
expansion to provide unified services to the entire facility.
A/Z is proud to be providing Telecommunication Services for this vital facility as the importance of
voice/data communication is critical to providing world-class healthcare.
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Electrical
Services
Energy
Independence
Pratt & Whitney is a world leader in the design, manufacture and service of aircraft engines,
space propulsion systems and industrial gas turbines. So it was no surprise when they
A/Z’s Electrical Division recently provided electrical services in support of Pratt &
generator. As part of the project, the A/Z Team installed nearly 12,000 feet of 15kV cable
between the main incoming substation and the power house switchgear. According to
Jonathan Krueger, Project Manager, “Safely installing 1,000 feet of cable weighing
nearly 10,000 pounds each can be challenging, especially within an active business
environment. In addition to cable installation, we also completed the conduit cleaning and
control cabling installation.” A/Z was also contracted to support the Co-Generation Project
and installation of a 15kV feeder run from the turbine to the powerhouse switchgear and
“We are extremely proud of our Team who safely executed these services. They
Team (left to right): Sam Jovanovich, Ben Karol, Ray DiVita, Amiel Alla, Bill Wadsworth,
Robert Flanagan Jr. - Pratt & Whitney Project Manager
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Mechanical
Services
Time To Market...
Each year BB&S Treated Lumber of New England receives nearly 1,000 rail cars and over
1,500 trailers of lumber for treatment. Since 1993, BB&S has been specializing in treated
lumber products, including southern pine lumber, decking, posts, timbers and landscape
ties.
BB&S recently contracted A/Z’s Mechanical Division to support the piping upgrade
at their Treatment Facility in the Quonset Industrial Park located in North Kingstown,
Rhode Island. At the facility, raw lumber is impregnated utilizing a vacuum pressurized
minimal environmental impact. To support this process, A/Z installed and updated the
MicroPro system. This system is utilized for mixing and storing associated elements utilized
in the lumber treatment process. The Mechanical Team completed the installation of all
associated piping, nozzles and vessels and performed all welding to support this system.
Through utilization of A/Z’s 3-D modeling and pipe detailing, the pre-fabrication of the
majority of the piping for this project was completed prior to being sent to the project site.
“We installed over 800 feet of piping and completed all associated welding for this fast-
track project. It was vital to the client’s production schedule that this project was executed
quickly to avoid any disruption or loss of production time. Our Team of welders and pipe
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Re-Powering for the
Future...
C.S.A. Services
The re-powering of the Alfred L. Pierce Generating Station in Wallingford, Connecticut began with a submission to the
Connecticut Siting Council in 2006 by the Connecticut Municipal Electric Energy Cooperative (CMEEC). The Alfred L.
Pierce Generating Station was originally commissioned as a 22.5MW coal fired power plant in 1953 and was subsequently
de-commissioned in July of 2000.
This Re-Powering program was essential to continue serving the capacity needs of the Wallingford Department of Public Utilities Electric Division
and five other municipal electric systems which purchase power through CMEEC. CMEEC, a non-profit, publicly directed joint action supply agency
formed by the State of Connecticut’s municipal electric utilities, is responsible for the financing, acquisition and construction of generating resources and
implementation of power supply contracts for the purpose of furnishing low-cost and reliable electric power to its members and participants.*
A/Z’s CSA Division executed the site work, including restoration of a double
containment fuel oil piping installation. Additional improvements included
Photography By Ray Couture
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Facility Support Services...
Northeast Utilities’ is one of New England’s largest utility system serving more than two million electric and natural gas customers in Connecticut,
western Massachusetts and New Hampshire.
For the past four years, A/Z Corporation has supported the Northeast Utilities’ Facility Management Group executing over 65 assignments annually.
“Our in-house Specialty Services allow
Congratulations
Safety Milestone... Leo O’Donnell
Eric Hirsch
John Riley
Mark Roush
The Dow Allyn’s Point Site in Gales Ferry, Connecticut celebrated a milestone of operation for the site on July
Jim Heist Ronald Allen, Jr.
23, 2007 marking 451 days of OSHA injury free operation…. a first in the site’s history. The site surpassed
its previous performance record of 450 days of continuous injury-free operation. Congratulations to the A/Z Mike Ameen Maui Munoz
Team based at the Dow Allyn’s Point Facility who are dedicated to ensuring that safety is a top priority. Chris Domler Vic Spellman
Philip Bigelow
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Team Members on the Move...
Denise Mantell joined A/Z Corporation as a Pipe Welder in 1995, at a time when there were very few female welders
or females working in field positions within the construction industry. Since that time, Denise’s knowledgeable
background, combined with a drive to succeed, has presented her with many opportunities within the A/Z
organization. In 2004, Denise was promoted to Mechanical Site Lead at the Dow Allyn’s Point Plant in Gales
Ferry, Connecticut, supervising the Mechanical Team. At that time, Denise began continuing her education in CAD
piping design earning a certification in QuickPen™ 3-D. Denise was promoted to a CAD Piping Designer for A/Z
Corporation in 2007 and continues to retain a State of Connecticut and State of Rhode Island Welding License and
is Certified by the American Welding Society as a Weld Inspector.
Denise Mantell
CAD Piping Designer
Greg joined A/Z’s Electrical Division in 1993 as an Apprentice Electrician. Over the past 14 years, Greg has continued
to invest in his resume of certifications and education. As a result of his dedication to advancing his professional
skills, Greg was promoted to Project Manager in 2006. He recently received certification as an ISA (Instrumentation
Systems & Automation Society) Certified Control Systems Technician. With this distinction, Greg joins a group of
well-qualified and recognized CCS Technicians. Greg utilized his training to conduct an instructional class for fellow
A/Z employees on instrumentation and calibration. Greg retains a Journeyman Electrical license in Connecticut
and Rhode Island.
Greg Frantz
Electrical Project Manager
In 1998, Alex joined the A/Z CSA Division and supported the Team working on the Pfizer Campus in Groton,
Connecticut. At that time, he became a valuable member, noted for his impressive trade talent and competency.
Throughout his first five years, Alex began adding numerous safety certifications and specialized training to his
resume and assumed the position of Working Leader. Alex continued to be a valued member of the CSA Team and
made a significant effort to develop his administrative and supervisory skills. During this time, clients continued to
praise Alex’s trade talent and dedication to quality and customer service. In 2006, Alex was promoted to General
Superintendent and continues to service many projects for high-profile clients including Foxwoods Resort Casino,
Pfizer and Lawrence & Memorial Hospital.
Alex Ferguson
CSA Superintendent
Many things have changed since Shawn joined the A/Z Telecommunications Division in 1996. Shawn maintains his
T-2 Journeyman License and is presently pursuing his CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Association) Certification.
Shawn has steadily continued to grow professionally, accepting positions of increasing responsibility, to his current
position of Network Infrastructure Engineer. Presently, Shawn is supporting Pfizer in Groton, Connecticut and is
heavily relied upon by Pfizer IT Managers, Directors and Engineers due to his extensive site experience, knowledge
and willingness to go the extra mile to assist with network design, installation, troubleshooting and repair.
Shawn Gravelin
Network Infrastructure Technician
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New Corporate Directory...
Executive Team Operations Management Finance/Accounting Support Services
Perry Lorenz 860-445-3400 office Donald Ross, PE 860-445-3470 office Liz Freeman 860-445-3428 office Janet LaBrie 860-445-3441 office
President & CEO 860-445-3500 fax Director 860-445-3570 fax Accounting Manager 860-445-3528 fax Manager of Support 860-445-3541 fax
860-235-5022 cell 860-334-8350 cell Services
Parker Capwell 860-445-3416 office
Paul Maxfield, CPA 860-445-3451 office Michael Sywak 860-445-3478 office Project Financial 860-445-3516 fax Procurement & Asset Mgt.
Chief Financial 860-445-3551 fax Specialty Projects 860-445-3578 fax Analyst
Officer 860-334-8332 cell David Addison 860-445-3403 office
Shayleen Pagnotta 860-445-3460 office Procurement 860-445-3503 fax
James Grunwald 860-445-3432 office Chip McAdams 860-445-3453 office Project Financial 860-445-3560 fax Manager
V.P. of Business 860-445-3532 fax CSA Operations 860-445-3553 fax Analyst
Development 617-833-1972 cell Manager 860-334-2332 cell Anthony Bosco 860-445-3409 office
Patricia Giulietti 860-445-3431 office Contracts Manager 860-445-3509 fax
James Adams 860-445-3402 office David Berardinelli 860-445-3407 office Accounts Receivable 860-445-3531 fax
Executive Director 860-445-3502 fax Mechanical 860-445-3507 fax Mary Nelson 860-445-3456 office
860-608-9135 cell Operations Manager 401-524-5714 cell Meredith Foley 860-445-3425 office Purchasing Agent 860-445-3556 fax
Accounts Receivable 860-445-3525 fax
Greg Cox 860-445-3422 office Robert Rose. PE 860-445-3469 office Linda Sanders 860-445-3471 office
Executive Director 860-445-3522 fax Electrical 860-445-3569 fax Cathy Hryniewicz 860-445-3434 office Procurement 860-445-3571 fax
860-235-6369 cell Operations Manager 860-334-8349 cell Accounts Payable 860-445-3534 fax Administration
Donald Swanson 860-445-3477 office Paul Schmitz, RCDD 860-445-3472 office Kim Arzamarski 860-445-3404 office Pam Ratnecht 860-445-3466 office
Executive Director 860-445-3577 fax Telecommunications 860-445-3572 fax Accounts Payable 860-445-3504 fax Procurement 860-445-3566 fax
860-334-8357 cell Operations Manager 860-334-8351 cell Assistant
Tammy Knowles 860-445-3439 office
James Maguire 508-528-5567 x 305 Administration 860-445-3539 fax Michael Coovert 860-445-3421 office
Director, 508-528-5077 fax Corporate Asset 860-445-3521 fax &
Massachusetts 508-298-2332 cell Kathleen Clark 860-445-3420 office FFE Manager 860-917-0091 cell
Payroll Administration 860-445-3520 fax
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