Vista International Technologies, Inc. is engaged in developing and leveraging synergistic technologies, diverting readily available solid waste from landfills to the generation of clean energy. It is also engaged in developing collaborative partnerships for research, development and commercialization of technologies that provide clean carbon neutral fuels. The Thermal Gasifier, which is a multi-stage gasification system, is designed to convert industrial and commercial waste, biomass, waste tires and any other solid, hydrocarbon-based material into clean thermal and electrical energy. It operates in two businesses: Renewable energy and waste to energy (WTE) utilizing its Thermal Gasifier technology, and Tire derived fuel processing providing an alternative fuel supply from waste tires. On April 20, 2009, Vista International, Inc., the parent company of Vista International Technologies, Inc. acquired Electric Power Equipment Company.