And like many tech warriors looking to pep up sluggish revenues, Nosbusch also aims to offer more services, such as plant design or on-site management and training.

FORBES: Choreographer of the Assembly Line

By services Mitchell means anything beyond matching suppliers with customers--such as providing financing, on-site inventory management, parts-tracking software and chip programming.

FORBES: Stuck in the Middle

The best practices this group's document speaks to better on-site waste management practices, more recycling of wastewater, progressive fracturing fluid disclosure, and protecting private water supplies are vital concepts of responsible gas development.

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