SAXONBURG — Brayman Construction Corp., has been awarded the "No. 1 Bridge of 2009 Award" for its Intersection 64 Kanawha River Bridge by Roads & Bridges magazine.

The bridge, located in Charleston, W.Va., is the longest concrete-box girder span in the United States, at 2,975 feet along an "S" curve.

Brayman said it used its 2009 version of John Roebling's wire rope, which Roebling developed in 1841 and was used to build the Brooklyn Bridge. Brayman is headquartered in Saxonburg, just like Roebling.

In the construction of the Kanawha River Bridge, Brayman used about 1,020 tons and 568 miles of wire rope.

The bridge will be completed by the end of the year.

HARRISBURG — The state Department of Environmental Protection has given awards to 16 Pennsylvania individuals, organizations and businesses for outstanding efforts to protect and restore watersheds, reduce pollution and conserve energy, educate the public on environmental issues and revitalize communities.Jerry Feldman, who owns Jerry's Car Wash and Northway Car Wash in Allegheny and Butler counties, was honored along with his business partner and son, Mark Feldman.Jerry Feldman implemented water conservation measures in 2004 resulting in about a 60 percent reduction of water consumption. He has also volunteered his time serving on the board of directors for the PA Car Wash Association, and also as a member of both the Pennsylvania Statewide Water Resources Committee and the Ohio River Basin Regional Water Resources Committees since their inception in 2002.In addition, he has enthusiastically led the committee formed to guide the development of the PA Water Resources Technical Assistance Center.

PITTSBURGH — Mark Katich of Cranberry Township has been promoted to general manager for VITAS Innovative Hospice Care of Pittsburgh.Katich manages all aspects of VITAS' Pittsburgh program, overseeing program operations, developing business opportunities, hiring and mentoring new staff, and representing VITAS throughout the community.He joined VITAS in 2007 as director of market development. Katich earned a bachelor's degree from Robert Morris University in Moon Township.

ZELIENOPLE — Zelienople business owners Mike and Tim Lyon are being honored for their outstanding business performance at the Home Instead Senior Care annual international meeting held in Omaha, Neb.Home Instead Senior Care is the world's leading provider of non-medical home care and companionship to older adults with offices worldwide including Zelienople.The Lyons were recognized with Cornerstone V, Presidential I and Presidential II awards, at the event this week. The awards are presented for superior sales and service satisfaction.

PENN TWP — J&J Fire Protection Co., in Penn Township, has been awarded the Safety Training and Evaluation Process STEP Award in recognition of the company's Platinum Level of achievement and its ongoing efforts in the development of a quality safety program for 2010.The award was presented at the annual Associated Builders and Contractors Dinner April 17.J&J Fire Protection is owned by William and Vicki Gass of Penn Township.

Marmon/Keystone, a wholesale distributor of tubular products with headquarters in Butler, has announced a promotion and a retirement.Vernon Donaldson has been promoted to manager of material requirements planning at the corporate office. Donaldson began his career in 1998 as branch service correspondent at the East Butler service center. He advanced through several purchasing positions and in 2008 he was named a buyer at the corporate office. He holds a bachelor's degree in business administration from Slippery Rock University.Robert Jordan is retiring from his position as manager of material requirements planning as of April 23. Hired in 1985 as records coordinator, he has served as inventory control coordinator, corporate buyer, and in 1992 was named to his most recent post. Jordan is a graduate of SRU and served in the U.S. Army for two years.

BROOKLYN, Ohio — Union workers have approved a deal to keep open a Hugo Boss men's suit plant in Ohio where workers got the support of actor Danny Glover.Union officials did not immediately know the margin of Friday's ratification vote or offer details of the three-year agreement. It was announced earlier in the day by the company and union leaders.Hugo Boss had said the plant in the Cleveland suburb of Brooklyn was not globally competitive when it announced in late December that it would close the facility April 27. The company had sought concessions from the plant's 375 workers to keep it open.Hugo Boss AG is based in Metzingen, Germany.