Marketwire - Commodity Chemicals

CF Stockholder Support for Agrium/CF Combination Significantly Greater Than Terra Stockholder Support for CF/Terra Combination

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 07:30:00 EST

CALGARY, ALBERTA--(Marketwire - Nov. 23, 2009) - ALL AMOUNTS ARE STATED IN U.S.$ Agrium Inc. (TSX:AGU)(NYSE:AGU) today reiterated its appreciation for the strong support it received from the stockholders of CF Industries Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CF) for Agrium's best and final offer to acquire CF, particularly in comparison to the much weaker results CF received in the proxy contest for Terra Holdings Inc. (NYSE: TRA). Mike Wilson, Agrium's President and CEO, said "Agrium is emboldened by the overwhelming support it received from CF stockholders, with 60 percent of CF shares (excluding Agrium's shares of CF) tendered to our very clear and unambiguous offer. In comparison, we understand that the votes received by CF's nominees for the Terra board represented the votes of only 38 percent of Terra's outstanding shares, after adjusting for the 7 percent of Terra shares purchased by CF ahead of the vote. Furthermore, the Terra vote was about engagement, while Agrium's tender offer re

Maintenance Becomes the Focus for Agricultural Chemical Plants in 2010, an Industrial Info News Alert

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 05:30:00 EST

SUGAR LAND, TX--(Marketwire - November 23, 2009) - Researched by Industrial Info Resources (Sugar Land, Texas) -- Producers of fertilizers, herbicides, pesticides and related products make up a rather small segment of the Chemical Processing Industry (CPI) in the United States and Canada, with fewer than 200 plants in total. Despite the size of this segment, it has been a significant player in capital and maintenance spending for the past couple of years, and the outlook for 2010 remains strong. Within this sector of the CPI, Industrial Info is currently tracking more than 70 projects with a total investment value of nearly $386 million that are planned to begin construction in 2010.

Methanex Corporation-Notice of Cash Dividend

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:00:00 EST

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Nov. 20, 2009) - Methanex Corporation (TSX:MX)(NASDAQ:MEOH)(SANTIAGO:Methanex) announced today that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly dividend of US$0.155 per share that will be payable on December 31, 2009 to holders of common shares of record on December 17, 2009.

Methanex is a Vancouver�based, publicly traded company and is the world's largest supplier of methanol to major international markets. Methanex shares are listed for trading on the Toronto Stock Exchange in Canada under the trading symbol "MX"; on the NASDAQ Global Market in the United States under the trading symbol "MEOH"; and on the Foreign Securities Market of the Santiago Stock Exchange in Chile under the trading symbol "Methanex". Methanex can be visited online at www.methanex.com.

Pacific Sands, Inc. Announces Green Living Expert Annie B. Bond's Natural Flu Protection Kit Now Available at EcoGeeks.com

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:10:00 EST

Learn How to Kill Germs in the Home or Office Using Methods and Products That Are Government-Approved, but That Won't Harm Your Health...or the Environment

Trelleborg Further Strengthens Presence in Brazil: Inaugurates New Plant for High-Performance Seals

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:52:00 EST

FT. WAYNE, IN--(Marketwire - November 20, 2009) - Trelleborg Sealing Solutions, a worldwide leading supplier of high-quality sealing and bearing systems, today announces Trelleborg continues its long-term strategy to invest in markets with favorable growth potential. The Group is now poised to further strengthen its presence in Brazil and on November 16 inaugurated a new plant in S�o Jos� dos Campos outside S�o Paulo. The facility manufactures high-performance seals for such items as aircraft and passenger cars, as well as for industrial applications. The plant is part of the Trelleborg Sealing Solutions business area and it will initially employ about 100 staff.

Chemical Processing Spending Projected to Increase in 2010, an Industrial Info News Alert

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:15:00 EST

BATON ROUGE, LA--(Marketwire - November 20, 2009) - Written by John Egan for Industrial Info Resources (Sugar Land, Texas) -- The U.S. Chemical Processing Industry (CPI) is projected to increase spending for capital projects and maintenance turnarounds in 2010, according to Trey Hamblet, Industrial Info's vice president of research for the Chemical Processing Industry. "This year has been incredibly difficult, but I believe the stage is set for a recovery in 2010," Hamblet said. "The Chemical Processing Industry is expected to benefit from a recovery in consumer demand and expansion of global trade. Although measurable improvements may be slow in coming, we are seeing an increase in plant operating rates and a gradual rebuild of inventories. The current outlook for the CPI is that spending will be restored to a healthy level by late 2010." By segment, Industrial Info Resources (Sugar Land, Texas) -- The U.S. Rocky Mountain region is set to kick off more than $6.8 billion worth of projects in 2010. Nearly two-thirds of this value ($4.5 billion) comes from projects in the Chemical Processing and Power industries. The hefty combined value of more than $1.64 billion of Chemical Processing Industry projects comes primarily from a single planned project: the expansion of Louisiana Energy Services

Skyepharma PLC - Board Change

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 02:00:00 EST

LONDON--(Marketwire - November 18, 2009) -


SKYEPHARMA PLC - BOARD CHANGE - CHAIRMAN

LONDON, UK, 18 November, 2009 - SkyePharma PLC (LSE: SKP) regrets to
announce today that its Chairman, Jeremy Scudamore, has informed the
Board that he intends to step down from the Board at the end of 2009
for health reasons.

Frank Condella, Non-Executive Director and former CEO of
SkyePharma, has agreed to take over as Non-Executive Chairman with
effect from 1 January 2010.

Dr Ken Cunningham, CEO of SkyePharma, commented: "The Board thanks
Jeremy for his valuable contribution as Chairman of the Company since
October 2007 and wishes him a speedy and successful recovery.  We are
very fortunate that Frank Condella is able to take over from Jeremy as
Chairman of SkyePharma. Frank will bring a strong sense of continuity
to the position as well as a deep understanding of the business and we
all look forward to continuing to work with

Clorox Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 20:05:00 EST

OAKLAND, CA--(Marketwire - November 17, 2009) - The Clorox Company (NYSE: CLX) today announced that its board of directors has declared a regular quarterly dividend of 50 cents per share on the company's common stock, payable Feb. 12, 2010, to stockholders of record on Jan. 28, 2010.

The Clorox Company

The Clorox Company is a leading manufacturer and marketer of consumer products with fiscal year 2009 revenues of $5.5 billion. Clorox markets some of consumers' most trusted and recognized brand names, including its namesake bleach and cleaning products; Green Works� natural cleaners; Armor All� and STP� auto-care products; Fresh Step� and Scoop Away� cat litter; Kingsford� charcoal; Hidden Valley� and K C Masterpiece� dressings and sauces; Brita� water-filtration systems; Glad� bags, wraps and containers; and Burt's Bees� natural personal care products. With ap

Gregg A. Mosley, President of Biotest Laboratories of Minneapolis, MN, to Address Biological Counter-Terrorism Seminar on "Methods of Destruction for the Root Causes of Contamination by Dangerous Pathogens"

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 11:32:00 EST

MINNEAPOLIS, MN and NEW YORK, NY--(Marketwire - November 17, 2009) - Gregg Mosley, President of Biotest Laboratories of Minneapolis, MN (www.biotestlabs.com), a world-renowned expert in sterilization of medical products, will address the Biological Counter-Terrorism Seminar hosted by BioDefense Corporation, November 17, 2009 at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel, New York, NY.

According to host John Meyer, President of BioDefense Corporation (NYPD-Retired), "Bioterrorism is an ever-present threat to any entity, public or private. Potential perpetrators such as disgruntled employees and customers, business competitors, activists, extortionists, terrorists, and any others with ill intent will be described and discussed. Special focus will be on understanding how a bio-pathogen attack occurs and what procedures can be employed to mitigate infection and contamination."

Zenergy International, Inc. Announces the Securing of Substantial Feedstock for Production

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 09:59:00 EST

CHICAGO, IL--(Marketwire - November 17, 2009) - Zenergy International, Inc. (PINKSHEETS: ZENG) is pleased to announce that the Company has secured feedstock from two different suppliers to continue operations and facilitate extensive production in Littlefield, Texas.

Zenergy International has recently embarked on a Biodiesel facility acquisition strategy. Greenlight Biofuels, the first of Zenergy's acquired facilities, is a sizable Texas operation currently capable of producing five million gallons per year, with the potential for substantial expansion.

Enable IPC Corporation's SolRayo Introduces Next Generation Potentiostats -- Exceptional Value Systems Offered a la Carte

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 09:00:00 EST

MADISON, WI--(Marketwire - November 17, 2009) - Enable IPC Corporation (PINKSHEETS: EIPC) today announced that its subsidiary, SolRayo, Inc., is introducing a new line of highly customizable potentiostat systems for use in energy storage characterization and electrochemistry applications. Enable IPC (Intellectual Property Commercialization) focuses on turning technologies into products and bringing them to market.

A potentiostat is a test and measurement system used by electrochemists at universities, research labs and companies worldwide.

Agrium Signs Consent Agreement With FTC Staff on CF Acquisition

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 07:15:00 EST

CALGARY, ALBERTA--(Marketwire - Nov. 17, 2009) - ALL AMOUNTS ARE STATED IN U.S.$ Agrium Inc. (TSX:AGU) (NYSE:AGU) announced today that it has signed a proposed Consent Agreement with the Staff of the Federal Trade Commission relating to Agrium's proposed acquisition of CF Industries Holdings Inc. (NYSE:CF). The remedies in the Consent Agreement are not material to the proposed transaction with CF. The Consent Agreement will now be forwarded to the Commission for its review and approval, which is generally concluded in a few weeks.

Riskmetrics Recommends CF Stockholders Tender Their Shares Into Agrium's Best and Final Offer

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 18:30:00 EST

Report criticizes CF board's accountability

New NanoMarkets Report Predicts Revenues for Silver Inks and Pastes for Printed Electronics to Reach $3.6 Billion by 2016

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 14:14:00 EST

GLEN ALLEN, VA--(Marketwire - November 16, 2009) - NanoMarkets, a Virginia-based industry analyst firm, has released a new report, "Silver Inks and Pastes: 2009 to 2016." This report provides an eight-year forecast of silver inks and pastes used for electronic devices, including photovoltaics, displays, solid-state lighting, RFID, sensors, and traditional thick-film applications. According to the report, revenues from silver inks and pastes will reach around $3.6 billion in 2016.

Potash One Appoints Erika Ritchie as Vice President of Environment and Regulatory Affairs

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 08:31:00 EST

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Nov. 16, 2009) - Potash One Inc. (the "Company" or "Potash One") (TSX:KCL) is pleased to announce that it has appointed Erika Ritchie, M.Eng., P.Eng, as Vice President of Environment and Regulatory Affairs, for its Legacy Potash project in southern Saskatchewan.

Ms. Ritchie is a registered professional engineer with a B.S. and a M.Eng in environmental engineering and has over 20 years experience in environmental engineering and management. Her most recent employment history includes roles as a Program Manager, Environmental Support as well as Senior Environmental Specialist for Cameco Corporation ("Cameco"). Her experience at Cameco encompassed managing and leading environmental assessment projects, including responsibility for budgeting, scheduling, technical assessment and documentation. Further as a Senior Environmental Specialist, she revised and implemented corporate