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Non-Public Companies : Materials [unknown placeholder $cat.num$] Last Updated: Mar 19, 2007 - 3:12:58 AM


Non-Public Companies : Materials
Quickparts Now Offers New ABS-M30 FDM Material
ATLANTA, GA -- (MARKET WIRE) -- 04/10/08 -- Quickparts, (http://www.quickparts.com) theleading online provider of custom manufactured plastic and metal parts,announced today the availability of the new FDM material, ABS-M30.
Apr 10, 2008 - 10:36:01 AM

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Spending Down 11% as U.S. Industrial Manufacturing Industry Completes $7 Billion in Capital and Maintenance Projects During First Quarter of 2008, an Industrial Info News Alert
SUGAR LAND, TX -- (MARKET WIRE) -- 04/10/08 -- Researched by Industrial Info Resources(Sugar Land, Texas) -- Over the last nine months, spending within theUnited States' Industrial Manufacturing Industry has remained relativelysteady. During the third quarter of 2007, capital and maintenance projectsworth $8.6 billion were completed, and during the fourth quarter, anadditional $7.8 billion in project spending was added to that total, adecline of 11.2%. During the first quarter of 2008, spending decreased onceagain, dropping an additional 11% to $7 billion.
Apr 10, 2008 - 5:36:01 AM

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Shareholder Confirms Acquisition of Shares of Augustine Ventures Inc.
TORONTO, ONTARIO -- (MARKET WIRE) -- 04/09/08 -- Wayne Isaacs would like to announce that he has acquired, as at March 27, 2008, an aggregate 325,000 common shares of Augustine Ventures Inc. (formerly Black Mountain Minerals Inc.) (the "Company"):
Apr 9, 2008 - 8:36:01 PM

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Slocan Rambler Mines (1947) Limited Applies for Revocation of Cease-Trade Orders
TORONTO, ONTARIO -- (MARKET WIRE) -- 04/09/08 -- Slocan Rambler Mines (1947) Limited ("Slocan" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that it has applied to the securities regulatory authority in Ontario to revoke the cease-trade orders issued by it in 1993 for the Company's failure to file its audited annual financial statements for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1992 and interim financial statements for the three month period ended March 31, 1993.
Apr 9, 2008 - 6:36:01 PM

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Stone Mart Features Fossil Stone Showcase in Designer Collection
NORTH HOLLYWOOD, CA -- (MARKET WIRE) -- 04/09/08 -- Stone Mart, one of the country'sleading importers of natural and exotic stone, now features an exclusiveFossil Stone Showcase in its Designer Collection. This rare collectioncontains dozens of deluxe designs made of fossilized animals and plantsthat date back to the prehistoric era. Fossil stone adds a sophisticatedtouch to any living space, and now luxury homeowners and interior designerscan find several slabs and tiles with exquisite fossils at Stone Mart.
Apr 9, 2008 - 7:36:02 AM

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Vale to Increase Nickel Production With Brazilian Projects, an Industrial Info News Alert
CORDOBA, ARGENTINA -- (MARKET WIRE) -- 04/09/08 -- Researched by Industrial Info Resources(Sugar Land, Texas) -- Vale (NYSE:RIO) (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil) isexpecting to increase nickel production in Brazil with the development oftwo major projects in Onca Puma and Vermelho.
Apr 9, 2008 - 5:36:01 AM

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Borealis Adds LDPE Unit at Stenungsund Site in Sweden, an Industrial Info News Alert
SUGAR LAND, TX -- (MARKET WIRE) -- 04/09/08 -- Researched by Industrial Info Resources(Sugar Land, Texas) -- Borealis A B (Stenungsund, Sweden) has begun sitepreparation for a low-density polyethylene (LDPE) unit at its site inStenungsund, Sweden. Borealis selected Tecnimont SpA (Milano, Italy) as theengineering and construction manager for the new unit, estimated to cost$200 million.
Apr 9, 2008 - 4:36:01 AM

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General and Mechanical Construction Services by Contractor Service & Fabrication, a Feature of "Industry Today" on Industrialinfo.com
SUGAR LAND, TX -- (MARKET WIRE) -- 04/07/08 -- Industrial Info Resources (Sugar Land,Texas) will host Contractor Service &Fabrication Incorporated (CSFCO) (Decatur, Alabama), as its specialguest on Industrialinfo.com Radio on Monday, April 7, 2008, as part of theweekly online broadcast of "Industry Today." CSFCO has served northernAlabama and the Tennessee Valley with superior construction and fabricationservices since its incorporation in 1985.
Apr 7, 2008 - 6:36:02 AM

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Contax Webinar Illuminates Challenges for Saudi Arabia's $119 Billion Refining and Energy Construction Market, an Industrial Info News Alert
SUGAR LAND, TX -- (MARKET WIRE) -- 04/07/08 -- Researched by Industrial Info Resources(Sugar Land, Texas) -- Addressing the content of a new study, "The Saudi Arabian Paradox: Opportunities & Challenges in the Kingdomof Saudi Arabia (KSA) Energy Infrastructure Market 2008," PaulEccleston, CEO of leading Middle East consultancy Contax (Dubai, United ArabEmirates), said: "There is a fantastic investment opportunity, but alsosignificant challenges. There are considerable growth opportunities forrefining and petrochemical projects in a market where project capex willtop $119 billion during 2007-2009. However there are also challenges --around talent, resource availability, and brand identity."
Apr 7, 2008 - 6:36:02 AM

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Dunn-Edwards Opens 100th Store
LOS ANGELES, CA -- (MARKET WIRE) -- 04/04/08 -- Dunn-Edwards, the Southwest's leadingmanufacturer of premium paint, is opening its 100th location in Fullerton,Calif. this week. "We've come a long way since we started 83 years ago,"explained Michael Badar, president. "Today we're known throughout theSouthwest for our high quality products and Dunn-Edwards has become the largestpaint manufacturer in the country to be majority-owned by its employees."
Apr 4, 2008 - 2:36:04 PM

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Asia Goldworks Limited Acquires 7,000,000 Common Shares of Garrison International Ltd.
TORONTO, ONTARIO -- (MARKET WIRE) -- 04/04/08 -- Asia Goldworks Limited ("AGL") is pleased to announce that pursuant to the first tranche of a previously-disclosed private placement, it acquired 7,000,000 units of Garrison International Ltd. (TSX VENTURE: GAU) ("Garrison") for an aggregate purchase price of C$700,000. These units separated at closing into 7,000,000 common shares and warrants exercisable for 7,000,000 common shares of Garrison, all of which are exercisable at $0.12 per share for a period of 18 months.
Apr 4, 2008 - 2:36:04 PM

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Pathway Quebec Mining 2008 Flow-Through Limited Partnership: Third Closing Initial Public Offering (Mining Flow-Through) Raised $3,092,000, Total Now at $13,866,100
TORONTO, ONTARIO -- (MARKET WIRE) -- 04/03/08 -- Pathway Quebec Mining 2008 Flow-Through Limited Partnership (the "Partnership" or "Pathway Quebec Mining 2008 FTLP") reports that it has completed a third closing of its Initial Public Offering (the "Offering") and raised total gross proceeds of $3,092,000 on the sale of an aggregate of 309,200 limited partnership units at $10.00 per unit pursuant to a Final Prospectus dated January 21, 2008, which is available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com. The fist, second and third closings have raised aggregate gross proceeds of $13,866,100. Wellington West Capital Inc., HSBC Securities (Canada) Inc., Desjardins Securities Inc., Canaccord Capital Corporation, Research Capital Corporation, Industrial Alliance Securities Inc. and Laurentian Bank Securities Inc. acted as agents in the Offering, with Wellington West acting as the lead agent. Following completion of the Offering, Pathway Quebec Mining 2008 Inc., the General Partner of the Partnership, will invest available funds of the Partnership primarily in flow-through shares of resource companies engaged in mineral exploration in Canada and listed on the TSX or the TSX Venture Exchange, with an emphasis on companies exploring in Quebec. The General Partner will invest the available funds such that Limited Partners will be entitled to claim certain deductions from income and investment tax credits for income tax purposes for the 2008 taxation year. The General Partner also plans to invest the available funds with a view to achieving capital appreciation of the Partnership's investments.
Apr 3, 2008 - 3:36:01 PM

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Nebu Resources Inc. Completes IPO
TORONTO, ONTARIO -- (MARKET WIRE) -- 04/03/08 -- Nebu Resources Inc. ("Nebu" or the "Company") is pleased to announce the completion of its initial public offering (the "Offering") for gross proceeds of $2,871,750. The Company issued 5,822,499 flow-through units ("FT Units") at $0.30 per FT Unit and 4,500,000 units ("Units") at $0.25 per Unit. Each FT Unit is comprised of one flow-through common share and one-half of one warrant with each whole warrant exercisable into one additional common share at $0.50 for an 18-month period. Each Unit is comprised of one common share and one-half of one warrant with each whole warrant exercisable into one additional common share at $0.50 for an 18-month period. Nebu's common shares are expected to begin trading on the TSX Venture Exchange (the "Exchange") on April 7, 2008 under the symbol "NBU", subject to final Exchange approval.
Apr 3, 2008 - 1:36:02 PM

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Seattle Manufacturing Jobs up 2.3% in '07 According to Industrial Directory's 12-Month Report
EVANSTON, IL -- (MARKET WIRE) -- 04/03/08 -- Seattle saw an increase in manufacturingemployment over the past 12 months according to the 2008 WashingtonManufacturers Directory, an industrial guide published annually by Manufacturers' News,Inc. (MNI) Evanston, IL. MNI reports Seattle gained 843 industrial jobsbetween February 2007 and February 2008 -- a 2.3% increase.
Apr 3, 2008 - 11:36:01 AM

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Inuit Communities Receive $32.6 Million in Profit-Sharing From Xstrata Nickel's Raglan Mine
QUAQTAQ, NUNAVIK, QUEBEC -- (MARKET WIRE) -- 04/03/08 -- Xstrata Nickel is pleased to announce that it has presented a cheque in the amount of Cdn$32.6 million to the Makivik Corporation, representing the local Inuit communities' share of the profits generated in 2007 by the Raglan nickel mine operation, located in the Nunavik Territory of Northern Quebec.
Apr 3, 2008 - 11:36:01 AM

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Moncrief Oil International files new suit against Gazprom in Texas.
FORT WORTH, TX and BERLIN, GERMANY -- (MARKET WIRE) -- 04/03/08 --
Apr 3, 2008 - 5:36:01 AM

Non-Public Companies : Materials
Pathway Mining 2008 Flow-Through Limited Partnership: Third Closing Initial Public Offering (Mining Flow-Through) Raised $4,424,400, Total Now at $26,268,870
TORONTO, ONTARIO -- (MARKET WIRE) -- 04/02/08 -- Pathway Mining 2008 Flow-Through Limited Partnership (the "Partnership" or "Pathway Mining 2008 FTLP") reports that it has completed a third closing of its Initial Public Offering (the "Offering") and raised total gross proceeds of $4,424,400 on the sale of an aggregate of 442,440 limited partnership units at $10.00 per unit pursuant to a Final Prospectus dated January 28, 2008, which is available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com. The first, second and third closings have raised aggregate gross proceeds of $26,268,870. Wellington West Capital Inc., HSBC Securities (Canada) Inc., Burgeonvest Securities Limited, Canaccord Capital Corporation, Raymond James Ltd., Research Capital Corporation, Integral Wealth Securities Limited and Argosy Securities Inc. acted as agents in the Offering, with Wellington West acting as the lead agent. Following completion of the Offering, Pathway Mining 2008 Inc., the General Partner of the Partnership, will invest available funds of the Partnership primarily in flow-through shares of resource companies engaged in mineral exploration in Canada and listed on the TSX or the TSX Venture Exchange. The General Partner will invest the available funds such that Limited Partners will be entitled to claim certain deductions from income and investment tax credits for income tax purposes for the 2008 taxation year. The General Partner also plans to invest the available funds with a view to achieving capital appreciation of the Partnership's investments.
Apr 2, 2008 - 6:36:02 PM

Non-Public Companies : Materials
Mazorro Resources-IPO Extension
OTTAWA, ONTARIO -- (MARKET WIRE) -- 03/31/08 -- Mazorro Resources Inc. ("Mazorro" or the "Company") announced today that the deadline for completion of its initial public offering has been extended to April 15, 2008. The agreements relating to its option to acquire a 60% interest in the Cimarron property have been amended to provide that Mazorro has until April 15, 2008 to complete its initial public offering. Previously, Mazorro was required to complete its initial public offering by March 31, 2008.
Mar 31, 2008 - 8:36:02 PM

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GGD Resources Inc.: Press Release
TORONTO, ONTARIO -- (MARKET WIRE) -- 03/31/08 -- GGD RESOURCES INC. ("GGD" or the "Corporation") is pleased to announce the results of certain steps taken to reorganize its share capital. GGD is an inactive reporting issuer seeking a new business in the resource sector with an objective to maximize shareholder value. The shares of GGD do not trade on any stock exchange or generally recognized trading system.
Mar 31, 2008 - 5:36:01 PM

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Stone Mart Presents Marble Tiles and Slabs for Luxury Home Market
NORTH HOLLYWOOD, CA -- (MARKET WIRE) -- 03/31/08 -- The timeless elegance of marble tile,slabs and flooring adorns thousands of homes the world over. Stone Mart, one of the country'sleading vendors of exotic stone and tile, has unveiled its own uniquecollection of marble products specifically for the luxury home market andbrings forward some of the finest selections from around the globe.
Mar 31, 2008 - 7:36:01 AM

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HMZ Announces CNQ Final Listing Approval
TORONTO, ONTARIO -- (MARKET WIRE) -- 03/31/08 -- HMZ Metals Inc. ("HMZ" or the "Company") announced that HMZ Common Shares will be listed for trading on the CNQ Stock Exchange under the symbol "HMZA" as of March 31, 2008.
Mar 31, 2008 - 7:36:01 AM

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Evergreen Energy Shifts Strategy, Idles Wyoming Coal Upgrading Projects, an Industrial Info News Alert
SUGAR LAND, TX -- (MARKET WIRE) -- 03/28/08 -- Researched by Industrial Info Resources(Sugar Land, Texas) -- Although technically still operating as of presstime, Evergreen Energy Incorporated (NYSE:EEE) (Denver, Colorado) hasannounced plans to idle operations at its K-Fuel coal thermal upgradingplant in Gillette, Wyoming. First reported by Industrial Info in 2004, the $160million K-Fuel coal thermal upgrading plant began operations at the FortUnion coal mine in 2007. After failing to reach rated capacity of 750,000tons per year, Evergreen Energy hired Bechtel Corporation to perform anoptimization study for bringing the plant up to its rated capacity.
Mar 28, 2008 - 6:36:01 AM

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More Small Manufacturers Considering Expansion; Near Term Investment Plans to Focus on Human Resources, Customer Needs Says Latest Small Business Research Board Study
NORTHFIELD, IL -- (MARKET WIRE) -- 03/27/08 -- More owners and managers of manufacturingbusinesses plan to grow their operations during the course of the next 12to 24 months, but they will be doing so more through investments in humanresources and customer needs rather than in facilities and processes,according to the latest Small Business Research Board (SBRB) study releasedhere today.
Mar 27, 2008 - 11:36:01 AM

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Focus on the World Metal Finishing Chemicals Market
LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM -- (MARKET WIRE) -- 03/27/08 -- Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report related to the Chemicals industry is available in its catalogue.
Mar 27, 2008 - 5:36:01 AM

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Examine the World Fatty Esters Market
LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM -- (MARKET WIRE) -- 03/27/08 -- Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report related to the Food Ingredients industry is available in its catalogue.
Mar 27, 2008 - 5:36:01 AM

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Focus on the World Bromine Market
LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM -- (MARKET WIRE) -- 03/27/08 -- Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report related to the Chemicals industry industry is available in its catalogue.
Mar 27, 2008 - 5:36:01 AM

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High Growth Forecasted for the World Fluorochemicals Market
LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM -- (MARKET WIRE) -- 03/26/08 -- Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report related to the Chemicals industry industry is available in its catalogue.
Mar 26, 2008 - 5:36:01 PM

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Examine the World Solvents Market
LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM -- (MARKET WIRE) -- 03/26/08 -- Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report related to the Chemicals industry industry is available in its catalogue.
Mar 26, 2008 - 3:36:01 PM

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Get a Deep Insight into the World Rubber Processing Chemicals Market
LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM -- (MARKET WIRE) -- 03/26/08 -- Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report related to the Chemicals industry industry is available in its catalogue.
Mar 26, 2008 - 2:36:01 PM

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Key Challenges and Issues Facing the World Epoxy Resins Market
LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM -- (MARKET WIRE) -- 03/26/08 -- Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report related to the Chemicals industry industry is available in its catalogue.
Mar 26, 2008 - 1:36:02 PM

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Buzz Off Insect Shield and Cintas Corporation Partner to Incorporate Insect-Repellent Apparel Technology Into Uniforms
SEATTLE, WA -- (MARKET WIRE) -- 03/26/08 -- Buzz Off Insect Shield, LLC, and CintasCorporation announce the launch of a new insect-repellent uniformcollection ideal for those who work daily in the outdoors where pesky andpotentially dangerous bugs can be a chronic issue.
Mar 26, 2008 - 10:36:06 AM

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Solarmer Energy, a Rising Organic Solar Cell R&D Company, Announces Appointment of Vice President of IP Development and Strategic Alliances
EL MONTE, CA -- (MARKET WIRE) -- 03/26/08 -- Solarmer Energy, Inc., a developer offlexible, translucent plastic solar cells, today announced that DinaLozofsky has joined the company as the Vice President of IntellectualProperty Development and Strategic Alliances. Ms. Lozofsky joins Solarmerwith more than 10 years experience in intellectual property (IP) managementand in leveraging IP to structure strategic alliances for both companiesand universities.
Mar 26, 2008 - 6:36:01 AM

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Materia / Cargill Venture Secures Independent Financing
PASADENA, CA -- (MARKET WIRE) -- 03/25/08 -- Materia, Inc., a catalyst technology companyand Caltech spin-off, announced today the creation and independentfinancing of a new company that builds on technology developed by Materiain partnership with Cargill, Incorporated. The new entity, named ElevanceRenewable Sciences, Inc., will harness the potential of natural oilscombined with Materia's Nobel Prize winning metathesis technology toaggressively grow in the $500 billion specialty chemicals market. Emergingfrom collaboration between Materia and Cargill that started in 2004 afterreceiving a $1.8 MM matching grant from the U.S. Department of Energy,Elevance was recently formed and secured more than $40 million in venturecapital led by investments from TPG STAR, L.P. and TPG BiotechnologyPartners II, L.P. The new company expects to generate over $1 billion insales by 2016.
Mar 25, 2008 - 8:36:01 AM

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Renforth Resources Inc. Proposes Private Placement
TORONTO, ONTARIO -- (MARKET WIRE) -- 03/20/08 -- Renforth Resources Inc. ("Renforth") is pleased to announce that it has signed an engagement letter with IBK Capital Corp. with respect to a private placement to raise gross proceeds of up to $6,000,000. The private placement will consist of the issuance of common shares at an issue price of $0.28 per share in consideration for cash proceeds of up to $3,000,000 and the issuance of "flow-through" common shares at an issue price of $0.50 per share in consideration for cash proceeds of up to $3,000,000. The net proceeds of the private placement offering will be used for general corporate purposes and to commence Renforth's exploration program within the McFaulds Lake "Ring of Fire" discovery area in north-eastern Ontario. The closing of the private placement is subject to the completion of definitive documentation with the subscribers and IBK Capital Corp. in its capacity as agent. All securities issued will be subject to a four month hold period following the closing date.
Mar 20, 2008 - 2:36:02 PM

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Texas Rockets to the Top 10 States for Industrial Project Spending in 2008, an Industrial Info News Alert
SUGAR LAND, TX -- (MARKET WIRE) -- 03/20/08 -- Researched by Industrial Info Resources(Sugar Land, Texas) -- An analysis of active industrial projects scheduledto begin construction in 2008 reveals the top 10 states for industrialproject spending. Based on projects with scheduled construction kickoffs in2008, Texas leads the way with an astounding 612 projects totaling morethan $30 billion. Project spending in Texas represents about 10% ofspending planned nationwide.
Mar 20, 2008 - 6:36:01 AM

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