Cremins, Gentile & Markley, a Fairfax
law firm, agreed to merge with the McLean
regional office of Sands Anderson Marks & Miller
PC. Principals William D. Cremins, Colleen
M. Gentile and Jennifer Cremins join the
staff of seven attorneys in McLean
in a practice to serve business and professional clients. (News
release)
Greenlight Energy, a
Charlottesville-based energy company, was sold to
BP Alternative Energy for
$98 million. Greenlight owns a number of wind-power
projects in 15 states. Greenlight’s portfolio was attractive
to BP, which focuses on alternative energy sources
and processes. (The Daily Progress)
Performance Fibers Inc., a producer of man-made
industrial fibers and fabrics headquartered in Richmond,
bought INVISTA Resins & Fibers GmbH’s German polyester
yarn business. The move is Performance’s third major
expansion in the past year in a continuing focus to
build its global presence. (Business Wire)
