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Research and Markets: An Essential Report on Building Material Supply

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 14:16:51 GMT

Business Wire - Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/resea rch/1d11cc/building_material) has announced the addition of the "Building Material Supply" report to their offering.

Research and Markets: The US Mineral Construction Materials Industry Makes Bulk Construction Products with Combined Annual Revenue of about $75 Bi

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 12:00:57 GMT

Business Wire - Research and Markets(http://www.researchandmarkets.co m/research/b0bbb5/cement_concrete_a) has announced the addition of the "Cement, Concrete and Construction Material" report to their offering.

Reportlinker Adds China Concrete Machinery Industry Report, 2008-2009

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 08:18:23 GMT

Business Wire - Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue.

CDC Corporation Remediates All Previously Disclosed Material Weaknesses in Internal Controls in Recent 20-F Filing

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 12:56:40 GMT

Business Wire - CDC Corporation (NASDAQ: CHINA), a global enterprise software and new media company, announced today that it filed its Annual Report on Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2008 with the Securities and Exchange Commission, on June 30, 2009.

Research and Markets: China Sourcing Reports: Building Materials

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 10:18:24 GMT

Business Wire - Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/resea rch/aa5851/china_sourcing_rep) has announced the addition of the "China Sourcing Reports: Building Materials" report to their offering.

Research and Markets: Material and Clinical Trial Requirements of Application and Approval for Imported Drug Registration

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 17:24:35 GMT

Business Wire - Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/resea rch/dad514/material_and_clini) has announced the addition of the "Material and Clinical Trial Requirements of Application and Approval for Imported Drug Registration: A Guidebook of Registration Application for Imported Biological Products China Pharmaceutical Guidebook Series (4) (3rd edition)" report to their offering.

Timber Holdings International Launches Low Maintenance Hybrid Commercial Grade Decking

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 14:07:29 GMT

Business Wire - Timber Holdings International, the original Iron Woods® brand of naturally durable hardwood products, today announced it has entered into an agreement with Correct Building Products, LLC whereby Correct Building Products will manufacture a commercial grade deck board for Timber Holdings.

New Expanded Atlantis Patient-Specific Abutment Compatibility and Material Option for Straumann Implants

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 13:14:48 GMT

Business Wire - Astra Tech, leading provider of comprehensive solutions for dental implant therapy, is pleased to announce the availability of expanded Atlantis™ abutment options for Straumann implants.

Cordex Completes Production of ATPace(TM) Clinical Trial Material

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 12:15:19 GMT

PRNewswire - Cordex Pharma, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: CDXP) announced today that it has successfully completed the production of the ATPace(TM) clinical trial material (CTM) in preparation for planned pivotal clinical trials.

Biostar Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Begins Construction of Raw Material Processing Facility of the Herbal Plantation Base

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 12:00:31 GMT

PRNewswire - Biostar Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: BSPM) ("Biostar" or "the Company"), a Xianyang based developer, manufacturer and supplier of pharmaceutical products and medical nutrients addressing a variety of diseases and conditions, today announced it began construction of its raw material processing facility.

Associated Materials, LLC Announces Completion of Issuance of Notes and Exchange of Notes of AMH Holdings II, Inc.

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 22:44:05 GMT

PRNewswire - Associated Materials, LLC ("Associated") announced today that it has completed its previously announced issuance of $20.0 million of its 15% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2012 (the "New Associated Notes") in a private placement.

Neo Material Technologies Provides Update on Trading Activity

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 10:30:12 GMT

CNW Group - Neo Material Technologies Inc. ("Neo" or the "Company") (TSX: NEM), at the request of the Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada (IIROC), on behalf of the Toronto Stock Exchange, is issuing this press release to address the recent increased trading activity in Neo's common shares.

Serious Materials Super-Insulating SeriousWindows Selected As Sustainable Industries 2009 Top 10 Green Building Product Award Winner

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 16:24:23 GMT

Business Wire - Award-winning business magazine Sustainable Industries today announced Serious Materials’ SeriousWindows as one of its 2009 Top 10 Green Building Products winners.

New 19-Micron Embedded Capacitance Material from 3M Offers Cost-Effective Option to Reduce Size and Increase Speeds in Printed Circuit Boards

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 13:42:26 GMT

Business Wire - The new 19-micron 3M Embedded Capacitance Material (ECM), introduced by 3M Electronic Solutions Division, offers printed circuit board manufacturers a high-performing choice for cost-sensitive applications.

Research and Markets: Cut Stock, Resawing Lumber, and Planing Industry in the U.S. and Its International Trade [Q2 2009 Edition] - Order Now

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 11:17:16 GMT

Business Wire - Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/resea rch/da067e/cut_stock_resawin) has announced the addition of Supplier Relations US, LLC's new report "Cut Stock, Resawing Lumber, and Planing Industry in the U.S. and its International Trade [Q2 2009 Edition]" to their offering.

Over 670 Knobs in a Wide Range of Styles & Materials Are Stocked by All Metric Small Parts

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 12:06:25 GMT

Business Wire - A new series of 670 knobs of all types from All Metric Small Parts are stocked in 6 different materials.

Thresher Industries Selects the Nation's Leading Engineering School to Conduct Material Testing

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 13:21:13 GMT

PRNewswire - Thresher Industries, Inc. (Pink Sheets: THRR), a California-based manufacturer of precision recycled aluminum and advanced metal matrix composite parts, is pleased to announce that it has selected the nation's leading engineering school, California Polytechnic State University at San Luis Obispo ("Cal Poly"), to set up a testing protocol for certain alloy materials as developed by Thresher.

Commercial Lumber and Pallet Company Implements MegaPath's Premium T1 Service

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 13:00:51 GMT

Business Wire - MegaPath, Inc., the leading provider of managed IP data, voice, and security services in North America, announced today that Commercial Lumber and Pallet Company (CLC), a manufacturer of new quality wooden pallets, has deployed MegaPath's Premium T1 service to deliver reliable, high-speed Internet connectivity for its locations in City of Industry and Beaumont, California.

Acadian Timber Income Fund Announces Monthly Distribution

Fri, 19 Jun 2009 20:35:07 GMT

Marketwire - Acadian Timber Income Fund (the "Fund") (TSX:ADN.UN) is pleased to announce its monthly distribution of $0.06875 per unit, payable on July 15, 2009 to unitholders of record on June 30, 2009.

Research and Markets: Latest Hardwood Veneer and Plywood Manufacturing Industry in the U.S. and its International Trade Report

Fri, 19 Jun 2009 15:20:16 GMT

Business Wire - Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/resea rch/405fb3/hardwood_veneer_an) has announced the addition of Supplier Relations US, LLC's new report "Hardwood Veneer and Plywood Manufacturing Industry in the U.S. and its International Trade [Q2 2009 Edition]" to their offering.

CanWel Building Materials Income Fund Declares June Cash Distribution and Change to Annual Distributions

Fri, 19 Jun 2009 12:30:12 GMT

Marketwire - CanWel Building Materials Income Fund (the "Fund") (TSX:CWX.UN) today announced it would change its annual distributions to $0.50 per unit from $0.70 per unit.

China Green Agriculture, Inc. Receives Green Food Production Material Trademark for Humic Acid Based Fertilizer Products

Thu, 18 Jun 2009 20:15:10 GMT

PRNewswire - China Green Agriculture, Inc. (NYSE Amex Equities: CGA; "China Green Agriculture" or "the Company"), a leading producer and distributor of humic acid ("HA") based liquid compound fertilizer through its wholly owned subsidiary, Shaanxi TechTeam Jinong Humic Acid Product Co., Ltd., announced that it has received the Green Food Production Material trademark for its humic acid based liquid compound fertilizer products.

Deltic Timber Declares Quarterly Dividend

Thu, 18 Jun 2009 16:41:44 GMT

Business Wire - The Board of Directors of Deltic Timber Corporation (NYSE: DEL) announced today a quarterly dividend of $0.075 per share will be paid to stockholders of record as of September 1, 2009, with a payment date of September 15, 2009.

Research and Markets: Other Concrete Product Manufacturing Industry in the U.S. and its International Trade [Q2 2009 Edition]

Thu, 18 Jun 2009 15:25:25 GMT

Business Wire - Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/resea rch/87b7a3/other_concrete_pro) has announced the addition of Supplier Relations US, LLC's new report "Other Concrete Product Manufacturing Industry in the U.S. and its International Trade [Q2 2009 Edition]" to their offering.

Lumber company Canfor cuts summer production by 95 million board feet

Wed, 17 Jun 2009 23:54:00 GMT

The Canadian Press - VANCOUVER, B.C. - Canfor Corp. (TSX:CFP) said Wednesday that it would cut its lumber operations by a further 95 million board feet of production.

Tampa-Based Rock Powerhouse 16 Second Stare Teams up with Award-Winning Director Justin Murray Mile Murray for the Music Video to Hit Single, Red Carp

Wed, 17 Jun 2009 17:57:22 GMT

Business Wire - Indie rock group, 16 Second Stare (www.16secondstare.com) has teamed up with the inventive young director, Justin “Murray Mile” Murray (www.murraymile.com), for the debut of the band’s new music video for their current single, “Red Carpet Material” (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F9iWecmS GuM) —also the title track to their acclaimed debut album.

Vulcan Materials Announces Successful Closing of Common Stock Offering

Wed, 17 Jun 2009 17:31:32 GMT

Business Wire - Vulcan Materials Company (NYSE:VMC), the nation’s largest producer of construction aggregates, announced today the closing of its previously reported public offering of common stock.

James Hardie(r) Launches HardieZone(tm) Siding in North America

Wed, 17 Jun 2009 15:00:14 GMT

GlobeNewswire - particularly the coastal regions -- the HZ10 product's composition is resistant to moisture damage, cracking, splitting, rotting, swelling, high winds, termites and flame.

Forestar Completes Sale to Hancock Timber Resource Group

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 20:16:08 GMT

Business Wire - Forestar Group Inc. (NYSE: FOR) today announced that it completed its previously announced sale of approximately 75,000 acres of timberland in Georgia and Alabama for $120 million to Hancock Timber Resource Group, which is acquiring the timberland on behalf of its investors.

Associated Materials, LLC Announces Issuance of Notes and Exchange of Notes of AMH Holdings II, Inc.

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 11:00:35 GMT

PRNewswire - Associated Materials, LLC ("Associated") announced today that it has entered into a purchase agreement pursuant to which it will issue $20.0 million of its 15% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2012 (the "New Associated Notes") in a private placement.

Research and Markets: In 2008, the Export Amounts of Chinese Raw Material Medicines Totalled 18 Billion USD Says the 2009 Research Report on Chinese C

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 09:01:44 GMT

Business Wire - Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/resea rch/cdf061/research_report_on) has announced the addition of the "Research Report on Chinese Chemical Pharmaceuticals Industry, 2009" report to their offering.

Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. Acquires Aggregate Operations from CEMEX

Mon, 15 Jun 2009 12:55:19 GMT

Business Wire - Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. (NYSE:MLM), announced today that it has acquired three quarries plus the remaining 49% interest in an existing joint venture from CEMEX, Inc.

MKS Announces Material License Transaction

Mon, 15 Jun 2009 12:00:26 GMT

Marketwire - MKS Inc., (MKS) (TSX:MKX) today announced that it has entered into a software license transaction under which it expects to record license revenue of approximately US$2 million in the first quarter of fiscal 2010.

Lightwave Logic, Inc. Re-Confirms Previous r33 Test Results of its 'Next Generation Electro-Optic Material Platform'

Fri, 12 Jun 2009 17:32:26 GMT

PRNewswire - Lightwave Logic, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: LWLG; ht tp://lightwavelogic.com), a technology company focused on the development of electro-optic polymer materials for applications in high speed fiber-optic telecommunications and optical computing, announced today current tests results support the earlier results (r33) of its Perkinamine class materials.

Ritchie Bros. to sell remaining 37 concrete pump trucks of Pumpco complete dispersal in Atlanta unreserved auction

Fri, 12 Jun 2009 12:00:33 GMT

PRNewswire - Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers (NYSE and TSX: RBA), the world's largest industrial auctioneer, is conducting...

West Timmins Mining Inc. Announces no Material Change

Thu, 11 Jun 2009 20:20:26 GMT

Marketwire - West Timmins Mining Inc. (TSX:WTM) (the "Company") announced today that there are no corporate developments or undisclosed material changes involving the Corporation to account for its recent rise in stock price.

Zacks Releases Four Powerful ''Buy'' Stocks: Lumber liquidators, Best Buy, American Dairy and Dr. Pepper Snapple Group

Thu, 11 Jun 2009 17:31:06 GMT

Business Wire - Four free stock picks are being made available today on Zacks.com. The industry’s...

Vulcan Materials to Enhance Financial Flexibility

Wed, 10 Jun 2009 20:49:24 GMT

Business Wire - Vulcan Materials Company (NYSE:VMC), the nation’s largest producer of construction aggregates, today announced that it intends to offer 11.5 million shares of common stock in an underwritten public equity offering.

Z Corporation Introduces zp150 Composite Material for Tougher 3D Printed Parts, Rich Colors and Whiter Whites

Tue, 09 Jun 2009 13:01:04 GMT

PRNewswire - Z Corporation today released zp(R)150, a premium composite build material for its ZPrinter(R) 450 and ZPrinter(R) 650 3D printers. zp150 improves the strength and color of 3D printed models for 3D CAD while producing whiter whites for applications such as architectural modeling where true white is the traditional standard.