Southridge Attracts $4 Million Asian Investment

Southridge Enterprises, Inc. announced that it has signed an agreement with Beijing-based investment firm, Shenyang Rrzk Co., Ltd., to sell a 20% interest in the Company’s El Salvador ethanol facility for $4 million. This foreign investment participation in the El Salvador plant stems directly from the effectiveness of our Asian market awareness... 

SunPower Names Luis Torres Managing Director, Market Development Southern Europe

SunPower Corporation, a manufacturer of high-efficiency solar cells, solar panels and solar systems, today announced that Luis Torres has joined the company as managing director, market development southern Europe. In this newly created role, he is responsible for working with public policy officials, industry colleagues and solar advocates to grow... 

Southridge Receives $7.5 Million for Brazil Ethanol Plant

Southridge Enterprises, Inc. announced that the Company’s subsidiary, Southridge Brasilia Corp. (“SBC”), has received a total of $7,500,000 from its project partners for the construction of the ethanol facility in Brazil. Southridge director, Mr. Marcio Santos, has been working closely with our Brazilian partners Durmundo Carasca SA... 

Ultra Enters Agreement to Acquire Texaco-Branded Fuels Marketing Business in Brazil

Ultra signed on this date a purchase agreement to acquire Texaco-branded fuels marketing business in Brazil from Chevron Corporation. With this acquisition, Ipiranga reaches nationwide coverage. Ipiranga’s and Texaco’s operations will create a network of more than 5 thousand service stations and will have 23% market share in Brazil. - Brazil... 

Chevron to Sell Fuels Marketing Business in Brazil to a Subsidiary of Ultrapar Participacoes

Chevron Corporation announced that two of its subsidiaries have entered into an agreement with a subsidiary of Ultrapar Participações S.A. (Ultrapar) to sell Chevron’s fuels marketing business in Brazil for approximately $730 million plus a working capital adjustment. The final amount will vary based on exchange rate fluctuations and the actual... 

Air Products’ Mobile Hydrogen Fueler Technology Backs New York and New Jersey National Hydrogen Tour ‘08 Stops

Air Products’ mobile hydrogen fueler technology is based at the Liberty Science Center in Jersey City, New Jersey for two days with good reason. It is fueling the hydrogen powered fuel cell vehicles of multiple automakers venturing into New York City and for an event at the Liberty Science Center tomorrow as part of the national Hydrogen Tour... 

PureSpectrum, Inc. Formally Files Patent Application for Dimmable CFL Bulb

PureSpectrum, Inc. has continued the expansion and strengthening of its intellectual property portfolio by filing a patent application with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office for dimmable Compact Fluorescent Lamps (CFL). In addition to filing for full patent protection for the dimmable CFL bulb design, the company has also begun proceeding to upgrade... 

Southridge to Build Awareness in Asian Markets

Southridge Enterprises, Inc. announces that it has signed a market and investor awareness contract with investment and marketing firm, Kikomaki Corp., to bring exposure to the Asian brokerage community. The contract is for a one year period, during which Kikomaki will be featuring Southridge to the retail client bases of a number of large Asian brokerage... 

Brazilian Sugarcane Industry Supports EPA Decision But Urges U.S. Congress to Do Its Part on Ethanol Import Tariff

The Brazilian Sugarcane Industry Association (UNICA) welcomes the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s decision to maintain the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) at its current level, but urges Congress to reduce the imported ethanol tariff that increases the cost of gasoline for American drivers. “Today’s EPA decision was sound. It... 

DuPont Titanium Technologies Announces a Price Increase for Titanium Dioxide Products in Western and Central European and North Africa Markets

DuPont Titanium Technologies today announced a price increase for DuPont(TM) Ti-Pure® titanium dioxide grades sold in Western and Central Europe, Turkey, Greece and North Africa (Maghreb countries). Effective Aug. 15, prices for DuPont coatings, plastics, specialty, paper and laminate titanium dioxide grades will increase by 50 Euros per tonne in all...