Business Briefs — Sequim Gazette, Sept. 28, 2016

Published 1:32 am Wednesday, September 28, 2016

Archiphyte assigned patent

Archiphyte, a Sequim company, has been assigned a patent (9,440,411) developed by Roy T. Hellwig, Sequim, for “living roof and wall systems using cultivated mineral wool mats to support BLAVEs, methods of cultivation and inoculants therefor.”

The patent application was filed on Feb. 10, 2011 (13/024,945).

Johnsons attend tree trade show

Lazy J Tree Farm’s owners, Steve and Ann Johnson, recently attended the Pacific Northwest Christmas Tree Association’s annual conference and trade show.

The speakers covered topics such as Christmas tree disease control and the growing shortage of Christmas trees over the next five years.

A panel of tree growers talked about harvest techniques and tips on crew safety. Tim O’Connor, president of the Christmas Tree Promotion Board, unveiled the new national marketing theme “It’s Christmas, Keep It Real!”

The Johnsons also picked up some new items for their farm store for the U-cut Christmas tree season at Lazy J Tree Farm, located at 225 Gehrke Rd, Port Angeles.

Call 457-5950.

Rock Steady Boxers hold open house

Sequim Gym’s Rock Steady Boxers will be hosting an open house and potluck to celebrate six months with Rock Steady Boxing.

This boxing-based program is designed to improve the lives of people with Parkinson’s, increasing strength, stability, balance and flexibility.

Learn about the program, learn about the gym, meet boxers and learn how to support this community resource.

There will be food and beverages in the main gym at 145 E. Washington St. from 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

For more information on Rock Steady Boxing, visit sequim.rsbaffiliate.com.

Composite recycling center receives grant

The Composite Recycling Technology Center has earned a $1.73 million state grant to fund advanced manufacturing equipment at its new Port Angeles facility. The grant by the Washington State Department of Commerce, from its Clean Energy Fund 2 program, will allow purchase and installation of equipment to recycle carbon fiber scrap from the aerospace industry into value-added products.

Production should begin by the end of 2016, creating more than 20 jobs by the end of 2017.

The facility’s product offerings will focus long-term on clean-energy applications, with specific products yet to be announced.

This grant was made possible by matching funds provided by the Port of Port Angeles through a series of Economic Development Services Agreements with the CRTC.