Marketwire - Plastics and fibers

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.

Lapolla Signs Agreement With Exova for Canadian Field Inspection

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:36:00 EST

Ensures Highest Standard for Field Performance

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, 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

AMACO and Marjon Ceramics Offer "Vessels of Hope" to Local Community

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 22:49:00 EST

INDIANAPOLIS, IN--(Marketwire - November 17, 2009) - With the aid of AMACO/Brent (American Art Clay Company), the Indianapolis-based art supply company, "Vessels of Hope" offers ceramic artists and potters a unique opportunity to make a difference in the lives of those living in the Phoenix area who are affected by cancer. This pilot project is the brainchild of Creative Arts in Healing, Inc, a non-profit charitable organization. This month they are gearing up with the almost 600 lead-free colors, from Cone 05 to Cone 10 glazes, that AMACO produces and reaching out across the valley in support of cancer patients.

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

Epolin, Inc. Announces Termination of Letter of Intent

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 15:20:00 EST

NEWARK, NJ--(Marketwire - November 17, 2009) - EPOLIN, INC. ("Epolin") (OTCBB: EPLN) (www.epolin.com) today announced that it has received a letter of termination from the proposed purchaser with regard to the previously announced non-binding letter of intent pursuant to which such strategic purchaser proposed to acquire all of the outstanding capital stock of Epolin. As a result of such termination, Epolin's obligation to negotiate exclusively with such purchaser has been terminated as well.

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

GeoDeck Composite Decking Posts Best-in-Class Results in Color Retention Testing

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 11:07:00 EST

Independent Testing* Confirms GeoDeck Color Retention Results Outperform the Competition

MTI Global Reports 2009 Third Quarter Results

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 20:11:00 EST

MISSISSAUGA, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Nov. 13, 2009) - MTI Global Inc. (TSX:MTI) today reported its financial results for the three month period ended September 30, 2009. Financial results are for the continuing operations of the Company. The continuing operations consist of Polyfab, N.A. Silicone's Milton, Florida plant, and the aerospace component of Leewood. Q3 Highlights: - Sales for the three months ended September 30, 2009 were $8.0 million, being 33.2% behind last year's sales of $11.9 million due to broad based weakness in business activity in the markets in which the Company operates.

Consolidated Envirowaste to Be Acquired by Major Shareholder Group

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 19:14:00 EST

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Nov. 13, 2009) - Consolidated Envirowaste Industries Inc. (TSX VENTURE:CWD) -

Consolidated Envirowaste Industries Inc. (the "Company") announces today that it has entered into a definitive agreement pursuant to which James Darby and Douglas Halward (together, the "Acquiring Shareholders") have agreed to acquire, by plan of arrangement (the "Arrangement"), all of the issued and outstanding common shares of the Company not owned by the Acquiring Shareholders or their spouses, for $0.14 per common share in cash.