ShengdaTech, Inc. Engages KPMG as New Independent Auditor

ShengdaTech Inc., a leading manufacturer of nano precipitated calcium carbonate and a major manufacturer of coal-based chemical products in Shandong Province, PRC, today announced that it has engaged KPMG as its new independent registered public accounting firm, effective November 11, 2008. KPMG replaces Hansen, Barnett & Maxwell, P.C., which was... 

ShengdaTech Breaks Ground at New NPCC Facility in Zibo

ShengdaTech, Inc. a leading manufacturer of nano precipitated calcium carbonate (NPCC) in the People’s Republic of China (PRC) and a major manufacturer of coal-based chemical products in Tai’an City, Shandong Province, PRC, today announced that the Company has broken ground on its new NPCC facility in Zibo and has begun construction. The... 

Castrol GTX Workers Protest Against ‘Blame Culture’

BP Castrol tanker drivers, working for Wincanton, are poised to take industrial action from midnight tonight, Wednesday, October 22nd until midnight on Thursday, October 23rd. The stoppage will bring the distribution of famous brands such as GTX and Magnatec to a halt nationwide. The 46 drivers, all members of Unite, are based at two sites in Ellesmere... 

Construction Progresses on Terrabon’s New Semi-Works Biofuels Conversion Facility in Bryan, Texas

Terrabon, L.L.C. announced today that construction is progressing as scheduled on its new semi-works biofuels conversion facility in Bryan, Texas. Construction is set for completion in October 2008. The new facility, which broke ground in May of this year, will confirm the scaled-up, commercial feasibility of the Company’s MixAlco(TM) technology,... 

DuPont Launches Photovoltaic Solutions Business in India

DuPont announced the introduction of its DuPont Photovoltaic Solutions (DPVS) business in India. DuPont Photovoltaic Solutions is a leading global supplier to the photovoltaic industry, offering a broad and growing portfolio of innovative solutions for both crystalline silicon and thin film modules designed to help deliver clean, sustainable energy... 

China Domestic Production of Dimethyl Ether is Expected to Reach 4.36 Million Tons in 2008 and 7.84 Million Tons in 2009 and 14.84 Million Tons in 2010

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the “The Development of China’s Coal-based Alcohol Ether Energy 2008” report to their offering. China’s current energy resources are typified by a huge resource of coal, but a shortage of gas and oil. The total reserves of petroleum and natural gas amounted to 15.5 billion barrels...