Conshohocken, PA – BARD Holding, Inc., a U.S-based algae production company recently named Charles A. Clerecuzio, P.E., CPIP as Chief Operating Officer. Mr. Clerecuzio is responsible for development and oversight of BARD Holding’s research and development, engineering, process development, system deployment and supply chain measures. Prior to joining Bard, Mr. Clerecuzio was Senior Consultant and Vice President, PharmBio & Chemicals for AMEC, a FTSE 100 global engineering and consultancy company. In his role at AMEC, he was an integral part in the growth of the company’s dominance in the biofuels, bio-based chemicals, pharmaceutical, consumer products and chemicals industries.

“Charles brings a stellar professional background and expertise in this specialized and rapidly emerging market”, stated Surajit Khanna, BARD Holding Founder and Chairman. “He has a high level proficiency in nutraceuticals and pharmaceuticals, engineering, construction and biofuels, which has us certain that he will help BARD in its own rapid growth path.”

At last week’s opening of the company’s first of multiple manufacturing plants it will operate in the state of Georgia by year’s end, Mr. Clerecuzio explained that, “BARD has an unparalleled, integrated algae production system resulting in high-grade algae biomass and the next generation of oils. BARD’s cleantech, coupled with the depth of laboratory and executive talent, has me confident that the company will achieve its projections for commercial-scale bio-fuels production, to lead the industry in its quest for alternative fuel and efficient pharma solutions.”

Mr. Clerecuzio holds a BA in Zoology and MS in Chemical & Biochemical Engineering from Rutgers University and an MBA in Finance and Operations Management from the Stern School of NYU. Clerecuzio is one of the first six CPIP (Certified Pharmaceutical Industry Professional) certified globally. He is a member of the Industrial Advisory Board for Chemical Engineering for Rutgers University, Rowan University and the University of Akron, and is Past Chair of the Delaware Valley Section of AIChE and Past President of the Delaware Valley Chapter if ISPE. Internationally, Clerecuzio has chaired the University Relations Committee, CPIP Eligibility Committee and served on the Biotech Community of Practice Steering Committee.

About BARD Holding, Inc.
BARD Holding, Inc. is a rapidly emerging leader in clean technology. BARD has developed a patent-pending modular system to cultivate algae at commercial scale. In this closed-loop, sustainable process, algae is grown at rapid rates under artificial lighting with no environmental influence. The high-density oil is extracted and can be converted into jet-fuel, biodiesel and bioplastics, as well as used in numerous products in the nutraceutical and pharmaceutical markets. BARD was named ‘Algaepreneur of 2009’ by the National Algae Association and was recently nominated as “CleanTech Company of the Year” for 2012 Enterprise Awards by Pennsylvania’s PACT (Greater Philadelphia Alliance for Capital and Technologies.) For more information, please see www.bardholding.com.

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World Renowned Advocate of Environmental Justice Speaks from UBER LEBENSKUNST Initiative for Culture and Sustainability in Berlin, Germany

Conshohocken, PA – BARD Holding, Inc., a clean-technology development and production company based in Morrisville, PA, announced today that leading environmental advocate Jerome Ringo will serve as the company’s Senior Director of International Business Development. BARD Holding is focused on fulfilling a leadership role in the global transition from petroleum-based fuels to alternative algae-based biodiesel and other products.

Ringo has built an illustrious career as a pioneering leader of the environmental movement. In response to the world’s worsening environmental conditions, he campaigned for environmental justice and effectively altered how people live and the way businesses work around the world. For over 20 years, Ringo has taken his message to various forums – from global lectures and business meetings – to assorted lobbying groups, governmental officials and non-profit organizations, all the while relentlessly advocating for policies that protect the environment, stimulate the economy, and help eliminate the world’s addiction to fossil fuels.

As the first African American to head the National Wildlife Federation board of directors, and as former President of the Apollo Alliance, Ringo helped build a coalition of over 17 million members while heading the Alliance. “Jerome’s background and expertise in organizing environmental and labor communities and his drive to further clean energy industry advancements, will certainly help BARD create meaningful collaborations as we embark on commercial-scale algae production before the end of 2011,” stated BARD Holding Founder and Chairman Surajit Khanna.

Ringo, speaking today from the UBER LEBENSKUNST Initiative for Culture and Sustainability in Berlin, Germany on BARD’s behalf, believes “this is a company that offers revolutionary and sustainable solutions to resolving the global energy crisis. BARD is aggressively engaging in tangible resolutions that will impact the world with actual environmental, economical and ecological change for many generations to come.”

Vice Chairman of BARD Holding Avery Hong reports that the company’s flexible algae growth system with multiple uses and applications is ready for global, commercial-scale expansion. “Jerome has been inspiring environmental and business leaders around the world to create a new clean energy economy. We are honored that he will now will help BARD make major advancements in this shared mission by virtue of our advanced algae-based technologies.”
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Conshohocken, PA – BARD Holding Inc. was recently selected by California based OriginOil, Inc. to form a co-venture for technology. BARD is a rapidly emerging leader in clean technology. OriginOil is a pioneering developer of algae-to-energy systems and systems integration.

BARD has developed the BA 1000, a patent-pending modular system of Photo BioReactors (PBRs) to cultivate algae at commercial scale. “Bard’s strategic co-venture with the publically-traded OriginOil makes it possible for us to supply much needed algae-based products to global markets upon demand,” according to BARD CEO, Surajit Khanna JD, PhD.

OriginOil’s breakthrough technology has led it to focus efforts on harvesting and extraction. “OriginOil’s harvesting and extraction technology coupled with Bard’s commercial algae production complete the end to end solution,” said Riggs Eckelberry, CEO, OriginOil. The two CEOs formalized the agreement last week while both were invited speakers at the European Algae Biomass Conference 2011, held in London, UK.

OriginOil was honored as 2010’s “50 Hottest Companies in Bioenergy” at the Advanced Biofuels Leadership Conference in Washington, D.C. last month. BARD and Algae Bioenergy Solutions LLC recently formed BARD/ABS Inc. (JV) to develop an algae production facility in Augusta, Georgia. Bard’s output has been analyzed and validated by multiple third party labs. Dr. Khanna added: “This is a very exciting period of growth for BARD. In addition to our U.S. ventures we are finalizing deals in Europe and are working with partners in the Asia Pacific market.”

About BARD Holding, Inc.:
Morrisville, PA based BARD Holding is a rapidly emerging leader in clean technology. BARD has developed a patent-pending modular system of Photo BioReactors (PBRs) to cultivate algae at commercial scale. In this sustainable process, algae is grown at rapid rates under artificial lighting with no environmental influence. The high-density oil is extracted and can be converted into jet-fuel, biodiesel and bioplastics, as well as used in numerous products in the nutraceutical and pharmaceutical markets. BARD was named ‘Algaepreneur of 2009” by the National Algae Association and was recently nominated as “CleanTech Company of the Year” for 2012 Enterprise Awards by Pennsylvania’s PACT (Greater Philadelphia Alliance for Capital and Technologies.) For more information, please see www.bardholding.com

About OriginOil, Inc. (OOIL)
OriginOil, Inc. is developing a breakthrough technology that will transform algae, the most promising source of renewable oil, into a true competitor to petroleum. Much of the world’s oil and gas is made up of ancient algae deposits. Today, our technology will produce “new oil” from algae, through a cost-effective, high-speed manufacturing process. This endless supply of new oil can be used for many products, such as diesel, gasoline, jet fuel, plastics and solvents, without the global warming effects of petroleum. Other oil-producing feedstock, such as corn and sugarcane, often destroy vital farmlands and rainforests, disrupt global food supplies and create new environmental problems. Our unique technology, based on algae, is targeted at fundamentally changing our source of oil without disrupting the environment or food supplies. To learn more about OriginOil™, please visit our website at www.originoil.com.

Ground Breaking for Algae Production Facility to be held May 9, 2011 in Augusta, Georgia

Conshohocken, PA – Bard Holding Inc. and Algae Bioenergy Solutions (ABS) recently announced a joint venture to develop an algae production facility in Augusta, Georgia. Meetings held last week for their new venture called BARD-ABS (JV) Inc., successfully launched the project with phase-one funding and initial management team integration.

Mr. Richard Wilson, CEO and Founder of The Wilson Group and a long time CNN journalist (from 1986 to 2005) and science and technology reporter, was appointed Chief Executive Officer for the joint venture. Dr. Surajit Khanna, Chairman and CEO of BARD, speaking from the European Algae Biomass conference in London, England on the commercialization and speed to market of algae production said, “Mr. Wilson’s extensive experience in science and technology, combined with his involvement in green projects for over a decade and passion for making the U.S. oil independent, will lead the company in the right direction.” Mr. Ravi Sahani was appointed CPA of the new JV, Mr. Benny Tillman was appointed as the General Manager and Mr. Pratap Singh was admitted as an advisor to the BARD-ABS (JV) board.

Ground breaking for the new algae production plant is set for May 9, 2011 at a 200,000 square foot facility on Dixon Airline Road in Augusta, Georgia. BARD will develop the site to accommodate a 10-million gallon—expandable to 100 million gallons per year capacity of algae oil production. Plans are to begin implementing the first module of BARD’s proprietary algae production system on June 14, 2011. Mr. Wilson commented, “The BARD-ABS joint venture puts algae production on the fast-track toward commercial success, as an important part of America’s renewable energy future.”

According to Chuck Pardue, President of Algae Bioenergy Solutions (ABS) and the Chairman of this new JV, “This plant will provide feedstock for Green Valley Biofuels, LLC, a sister company of ABS, as well as valuable co-products targeted to the food, health, fish food industries in the Southeastern region of the U.S. For over three years, ABS considered numerous algae technology companies to be its partner to help meet our nation’s urgent need for a commercially viable renewable transportation fuel. Only BARD was able to certify their technology as commercially viable today.” Pardue added: “ABS is strategically aligned with Bard’s vision and impressed with its elegant solution to rapidly grow and process algae.”