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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

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

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.

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.

Exacto Inc. Doubling Space to Accommodate Rising Demand for Crop Protection, Pest Management Adjuvant R&D, Manufacturing

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 11:25:00 EST

SHARON, WI--(Marketwire - November 17, 2009) - Exacto Inc. will significantly increase its capacity to develop, manufacture and distribute adjuvant products that enhance chemicals used for crop protection, pest control and vegetation management through a move to larger quarters custom-designed for lean manufacturing and quality control.

Exacto, whose adjuvants and surfactants are sold by other companies under private labels, is doubling its space by the move to a 50,000-square-foot facility in Sharon, Wis., from its original location about 20 miles southeast in Richmond, Ill.

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.

AMNE Signs MOU for Five States in the Northeast

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 08:30:00 EST

NEW HAVEN, CT--(Marketwire - November 17, 2009) - American Green Group, Inc. (PINKSHEETS: AMNE) (www.americangreengroup.com) and its wholly owned subsidiary Paradigm Polymers have executed a Memorandum of Understanding with Triumph Energy, Inc. ("Triumph"), which will give Triumph the rights to five states in the Northeast.

Triumph would have the right to sell and distribute all Paradigm Products within their region, which is defined as New Hampshire, Vermont, Mass, Rhode Island, and Maine.

Forum Oilfield Technologies Selects Cymphonix's Network Composer to Stop Network Congestion

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 08:02:00 EST

Ability to Shape and Prioritize Bandwidth Helps International Manufacturer Optimize Network and Improve Productivity

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

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