January 28, 2009 - microGreen Oil Filter featured on Westchester News 12

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January 27, 2009 - The Journal News: Valahlla company can market filters through state list

http://burbsbiz.lohudblogs.com/2009/01/27/valhalla-company-can-market-filters-through-state-list

January 27, 2009 - Cleantech Group: SOMS inks deal with NY for engine oil filters

http://cleantech.com/news/4097/soms-inks-deal-ny-engine-oil-filter

January 26, 2009 - Fairefild County Business Journal: Fresh take on the oil filter

http://www.fcbizj.biz/archive/012609/news01260903.php

January 26, 2009 - Westchester Business Journal: “Fresh take on the oil filter”

http://www.wcbizj.biz/archive/012609/news01260907.php

January 22, 2009 - CNET news: The Digital Home podcast: Going green!

Inteview with Steve Kirchner, COO of SOMS Technologies LLC, makers of the microGreen Extended Performance Oil Filter

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Jan 15, 2009 – aftermarketNews: “Standard Oil of Connecticut to Use New microGreen Filter in its Fleet of 60“

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Jan 15, 2009 – Aftermarket Business: “Standard Oil deploys fleet equipped with microGreen Motor Oil Filter“

http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/Distribution/Standard-Oil-deploys-fleet-equipped-with-microGree/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/575349?contextCategoryId=41884

New Filter Will End the 3,000 Mile Oil Change

Valhalla, NY – January 13, 2009 – Standard Oil of Connecticut, Inc. (www.standardoil.com), based in Bridgeport, CT today announced that they will deploy the microGreen™ extended performance oil filter in its fleet of 60 service vehicles. Using the microGreen™  filter, Standard Oil’s service vans can now operate up to 30,000 miles without an oil change, dramatically reducing automotive oil use and decreasing maintenance costs on an annual basis. SOMS Technologies LLC, a provider of engine oil filtration products, introduced the revolutionary microGreen™ oil filter in October, 2008.

“As a company that works in the oil industry, we have a strong commitment to preserving the environment,” said David Cohen, executive vice president of Standard Oil of Connecticut.  “The microGreen™ filter is unlike any other product available on the market. It lowers our costs significantly, is better for our vehicles and is much kinder to the environment. It is a winner from every point of view.  After reviewing our test results, I decided to convert our entire service van fleet.”

Conventional motor oil filters can only filter out particles down to 25 to 40 microns in size.  The problem is that most of the particles that cause engine wear are between three to ten microns in size so they are not filtered out of the oil.  Therefore, after only 3,000 to 5,000 miles, most engine oil becomes contaminated with these small particles and has to be changed.  The microGreen™ oil filter combines a conventional filter with a second microfilter that captures particles down to two microns, so the oil is kept exceptionally clean and can last much longer.    Standard Oil initially tested the filter on several service vans and received oil analysis reports from an independent laboratory to monitor the filter’s effectiveness. These analyses demonstrated that the cleanliness and quality of the oil was not only maintained over time, but actually improved.

Cohen also said, “Years ago, radiator fluid and spark plugs needed to be changed frequently.  With improved technology, these items are now changed quite infrequently.  Until recently motor oil needed to be changed every 3,000 to 5,000 miles.  With the microGreen™ filter, the 3,000 to 5,000 mile oil change will become a thing of the past.”

“Standard Oil provides essential products and services and we are proud to partner with a company so committed to its customers as well as the environment,” said Miles Flamenbaum, CEO of SOMS Technologies. “With a fleet of service vans that operates around the clock, Standard Oil was a perfect candidate for the testing program. Its decision to implement the filter across its service fleet once again proves that the microGreen™ filter effectively extends the life of engine oil – even in fleets with intense driving conditions.”

The microGreen™ oil filter is compatible with vehicles equipped with a traditional spin-on oil filter canister.  It is now sold through authorized distributors across the U.S. and online at http://www.microgreenfilter.com/.

About Standard Oil of Connecticut, Inc.

The largest family-owned heating oil company in Connecticut, Standard Oil has been serving homeowners since 1913. The company is dedicated to providing customers with superior home heating and cooling products, unparalleled customer service and comprehensive, economical service plans that help maximize home comfort investments. Divisions of Standard Oil of Connecticut include Standard Security Systems, a leading provider of home security systems, and Standard Insurance, a full service personal lines insurance agency. To learn more about Standard Oil of Connecticut, visit http://www.standardoil.com/.

About SOMS Technologies LLC

SOMS (Spin-On Microfilter System™) Technologies has pioneered the most significant breakthrough in engine oil filtration technology since the early 1970s. Developed by SOMS, the microGreen™ Extended Performance Oil Filter significantly reduces maintenance costs for both individual vehicles and fleets, and protects our environment by eliminating hazardous waste and decreasing dependence on natural resources.  The microGreen™ oil filter combines 2 filters in 1, providing a clean technology that dramatically improves filtration efficiency, allowing vehicles to operate up to 8 times the standard change interval without changing the engine oil.  The microGreen™ oil filter has recently been introduced to the market and has been overwhelmingly accepted by leading national and local fleets.  The microGreen™ filter is protected by 2 U.S. patents and has additional U.S. and international patents pending.  The company is headquartered in Valhalla, New York. For more information, please visit http://www.microgreenfilter.com/.

Jan 4, 2009 – Redding.com, “Green Gadget: New filter cuts down oil changes.”

http://www.redding.com/news/2009/jan/04/green-gadget-new-filter-cuts-down-oil-changes