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KaMin to Increase Kaolin Prices for Industrial Markets Dec 4, 2009 08:28AM

MACON, Ga.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- KaMin LLC announced today that it will increase prices for kaolin clay products for the global performance minerals industry effective January 1, 2010, or as contracts allow. KaMin continues to improve productivity and manage its cost base to provide cost-effective products and services to the performance minerals industry. Our goal is to create the greatest value for our customers by investing the necessary resources in innovation, technology, and people.

ABOUT KAMIN LLC

KaMin LLC is a manufacturer of high quality hydrous and calcined kaolin. With more than 70 years of experience, KaMin's high quality reserves and proprietary processing technologies produce high quality kaolins for a variety of applications.

KaMin mines and produces its kaolin exclusively in the US and sells its products to all regions of the world. KaMin operates three kaolin plants - Macon, Sandersville and Wrens - and has been recognized not only as a leader in product quality but also in its safe mining practices for many consecutive years.

    Source: KaMin LLC

Message From Her Excellency the Right Honourable Michaelle Jean, Governor General, on National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women Dec 4, 2009 08:27AM

OTTAWA, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Dec. 4, 2009) -

                             Genevieve Bergeron

                                Helene Colgan

                              Nathalie Croteau

                             Barbara Daigneault

                             Anne-Marie Edward

                              Maud Haviernick

                        Barbara Klucznik Widajewicz

                              Maryse Laganiere

                               Maryse Leclair

                              Anne-Marie Lemay

                              Sonia Pelletier

                              Michele Richard

                             Annie St-Arneault

                               Annie Turcotte

These names of the 14 students murdered at the Ecole Polytechnique de Montreal on that fateful day, December 6, 1989, still speak to us, reminding us among other things of a fundamental and decisive issue for humanity's future: gender parity.

We must remain vigilant against all forms of misogyny, against intimidation and exploitation in the form of barriers to the advancement of women's equality. Against the brutality of intransigence that allows schoolgirls to be attacked with acid. Against all attacks on the physical and psychological integrity of girls and women.

May this National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women be an occasion for all of us to reflect on the sanctity of respect for others, in absolute equality.

Michaelle Jean

National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence against Women is on December 6, 2009.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:
        Rideau Hall Press Office
        Marie-Eve Letourneau
        613-998-0287
        www.gg.ca
        www.citizenvoices.gg.ca

Source: Governor General of Canada

Research and Markets: This Essential Analysis Frost & Sullivan Report on Indian Water and Wastewater Treatment Equipment is Now Available Dec 4, 2009 08:27AM

DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/b000e5/analysis_of_indian) has announced the addition of Frost & Sullivan's new report "Analysis of Indian Water and Wastewater Treatment Equipment" to their offering.

The Indian Water and Wastewater treatment equipment market is witnessing a steady growth of over 10 percent with a large base of small and medium enterprises in the competition. Currently pegged at over INR 54,000 million, this market has received the necessary stimulus from the awareness created by NGOs, stricter environmental regulations, 11th Five Year Plan's allocation towards urban sewerage, water and sanitation facilities, and the compulsions to treat, recycle, and reuse the industrial effluent back into the process operations.

Research Overview

This Frost & Sullivan research service titled Analysis of Indian Water and Wastewater Treatment Equipment provides an in-depth analysis of market drivers and restraints, industry structure, and competitive environment besides listing the challenges faced by the industry. In this research, Frost & Sullivan's expert analysts thoroughly examine the following markets: municipal and industrial; technologies: water treatment equipment/technology (demineralization, filtration, clarification, disinfection, and membrane) and wastewater treatment equipment/technology (pretreatment, primary treatment, secondary treatment, tertiary treatment, and dewatering sludge).

This analysis is available through Frost & Sullivan's Environmental Growth Partnership Service program. With continuous access to intelligence and resources from all seven perspectives of the Complex Business Universe, the Growth Partnership Services program ensures that you and your Growth Team are able to maintain a 360 Degree Perspective of the market. This comprehensive, objective information allows your company to mitigate risk, identify new opportunities, and drive effective strategies for growth. For more information on this custom subscription service, please click here.

Market Overview

Rising Water Requirements of Populations and Industries Bolster the Indian Market for Water and Wastewater Treatment Equipment

India's rapid economic growth over the last five years has created a plethora of opportunities for the environmental industry, particularly in the areas of water and wastewater treatment. The market for water and wastewater treatment equipment will be buoyed by the growing water requirements of major industrial sectors such as power, pharmaceuticals, food and beverages, and chemicals. As these needs are not being met by the dwindling water resources and users are disgruntled by rampant water quality issues, India has fostered the growth of a INR 54,000 million market for water and wastewater treatment equipment. "The weak treatment efficiencies of wastewater, increasing awareness about environmental degradation, and greater water needs present abundant growth potential for the water and wastewater treatment equipment market," says the analyst of this research. "Government and industries are investing substantially in water and wastewater treatment for sustainable development, which is creating revenue streams for treatment equipment."

The municipal segment as well as industries such as pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, food processing, refining, and power depend private and public funds. The government's national water policy and urban renewal mission encourage private investments in municipal water and wastewater projects. Global partnerships will aid the acquisition of the sophisticated equipment required to meet such customer demand. Moreover, given the pace at which the industrial sector is growing in India, the need for novel and effective treatment equipment is expected to be on the upswing. The highly polluted state of surface water sources and stringent pollution control norms are hiking the demand for effluent treatment and thereby, boosting market revenue.

However, these significant prospects notwithstanding, the market is bogged down by the lack of transparency and funds, fragmentation, and slow pace of policy implementation. Further, it has to deal with a largely cost-conscious end-user base, opposition to privatization, and inadequate technical expertise in operating and maintaining the advanced but complex treatment systems. Market participants need to strategize ingeniously to offset these issues and earn a solid footing in the market. "Gaining access to emerging technologies, developing a wide product portfolio, monitoring end-user trends, and developing competitive pricing strategies as well as project management skills will help them garner a substantial share of the market," notes the analyst.

Market Sectors

Expert Frost & Sullivan analysts thoroughly examine the following market sectors in this research:

    --  Municipal
    --  Industrial
    --  Technologies

The following technologies are covered in this research:

Water Treatment Equipment/Technology:

    --  Demineralization
    --  Filtration
    --  Clarification
    --  Disinfection
    --  Membranes

Wastewater Treatment Equipment/Technology:

    --  Pretreatment
    --  Primary treatment
    --  Secondary treatment
    --  Tertiary treatment
    --  Dewatering sludge
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Key Topics Covered:

Introduction

    --  Background
    --  Research Scope
    --  Product Coverage
    --  Study Approach and Research Methodology
    --  Sample Plan

Executive Summary

Overall Water and Wastewater Treatment Equipment

    --  Market Analysis
    --  Headline Trends
    --  Growth Opportunities
    --  Market Revenues by Segment
    --  Industry Challenges
    --  Key Market Drivers
    --  Key Market Restraints
    --  Top Market Trends
    --  Market Forecasts
    --  Market Share of Key Participants
    --  Competitive Structure

Municipal Water and Wastewater Treatment Equipment

    --  Market Analysis
    --  Current Market Revenues
    --  Municipal Water Market by Equipment
    --  Municipal Wastewater Market by Equipment
    --  Market Share Analysis
    --  Municipal Market Forecasts

Industrial Water and Wastewater Treatment Equipment

    --  Market Analysis
    --  Current Market Revenues
    --  Industrial Water Market
    --  Industrial Wastewater Market
    --  Market Share Analysis
    --  Industrial Market Forecasts

Analysis of Regulatory and Environmental Aspects

    --  Environmental Norms

Analysis of Market Opportunities

    --  Key Opportunities
    --  Attractiveness by Segment
    --  Attractiveness by Industrial End User
    --  Best Practices - Key Success Factors
    --  Analysis of Market Opportunities

Conclusions

About Frost & Sullivan

    --  Who is Frost & Sullivan
    --  What Makes Us Unique
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    --  Global Perspective

For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/b000e5/analysis_of_indian

    Source: Research and Markets

Message From Her Excellency the Right Honourable Michaelle Jean, Governor General, on National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women Dec 4, 2009 08:27AM

OTTAWA, ONTARIO -- (MARKET WIRE) -- 12/04/09 --

                             Genevieve Bergeron

                                Helene Colgan

                              Nathalie Croteau

                             Barbara Daigneault

                             Anne-Marie Edward

                              Maud Haviernick

                        Barbara Klucznik Widajewicz

                              Maryse Laganiere

                               Maryse Leclair

                              Anne-Marie Lemay

                              Sonia Pelletier

                              Michele Richard

                             Annie St-Arneault

                               Annie Turcotte

These names of the 14 students murdered at the Ecole Polytechnique de Montreal on that fateful day, December 6, 1989, still speak to us, reminding us among other things of a fundamental and decisive issue for humanity's future: gender parity.

We must remain vigilant against all forms of misogyny, against intimidation and exploitation in the form of barriers to the advancement of women's equality. Against the brutality of intransigence that allows schoolgirls to be attacked with acid. Against all attacks on the physical and psychological integrity of girls and women.

May this National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women be an occasion for all of us to reflect on the sanctity of respect for others, in absolute equality.

Michaelle Jean

National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence against Women is on December 6, 2009.

Contacts:
Rideau Hall Press Office
Marie-Eve Letourneau
613-998-0287
www.gg.ca
www.citizenvoices.gg.ca

Research and Markets: This Essential Frost & Sullivan Report on the Indian Building Paints Market is Now Available Dec 4, 2009 08:26AM

DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/362e75/the_indian_buildin) has announced the addition of Frost & Sullivan's new report "The Indian Building Paints Market" to their offering.

This research service covers the entire Indian building paints market study to include the decorative paints segment used in buildings.

Research Overview

This Frost & Sullivan research service titled The Indian Building Paints Market provides the market dynamics, trends, and viable growth strategies. In this research, Frost & Sullivan's expert analysts thoroughly examine the following markets: premium, mid, and economy segments.

This analysis is available through Frost & Sullivan's Chemicals & Materials Growth Partnership Service program. With continuous access to intelligence and resources from all seven perspectives of the Complex Business Universe, the Growth Partnership Services program ensures that you and your Growth Team are able to maintain a 360 Degree Perspective of the market. This comprehensive, objective information allows your company to mitigate risk, identify new opportunities, and drive effective strategies for growth. For more information on this custom subscription service, please click here.

Market Overview

Growing Disposable Income and Lifestyle Changes Provide Vibrant Prospects for the Indian Building Paints Market

The rising Indian middle class has added a splash of color to the Indian building paints market with their improving product awareness and disposable income. The growth in the construction segment, which mirrors the mounting affluence of the middle class, has further fuelled the demand for building paints. The market's main revenue stream is the repainting segment, and the growing prosperity of the public has augmented business from this segment. The Indian Government's plan to declare huge economic packages for investments in housing schemes is also expected to hike the demand for both interior and exterior paints for new projects as well as repainting requirements. The market is witnessing a slow shift from low-quality economy paints to high-quality premium, environment-friendly paints due to consumers' willingness to spend on aesthetically appealing premium products. "Earlier, sales were seasonal, hitting a high during festivities, but the current market is maintaining an average high sale throughout the year," says the analyst of this research. "Additionally, the growing brand awareness and novel marketing strategies are boosting the use of paints."

While the local participants are finding the going good currently, they should be wary about the escalating presence of multinationals. As the market becomes increasingly populated, the intense competition, rising raw material costs, and price variations are likely to restrain the market. The key raw materials, which account for nearly 70 percent of the cost of the paints, are experiencing extreme price fluctuations, which have rippled into the cost of paints. With more than 2,000 participants in the market, the paint companies find it difficult to maintain their price margins since consumers have a wide choice of paints to select from. On the other hand, the entry of multinationals has greatly enhanced the quality of paints in the country. Moreover, it has compelled participants to invest in R&D to develop technologies that cater to the diverse demands of Indian consumers.

One of the main challenges of catering to this market is reaching out across the country. To ensure complete reach, participants have to establish a complex, yet efficient distribution structure. "A strong distribution network is critical to success in this market since the products are made available to the consumers only through distributors," notes the analyst. Participants also have to focus on product development to offer value-added products and features for their discerning customers that are demanding newer and better products.

Market Sectors

Expert Frost & Sullivan analysts thoroughly examine the following market sectors in this research:

Premium Mid Economy Frost & Sullivan Growth Partnership Services

Frost & Sullivan's Growth Partnership Services empower companies to accelerate their growth by achieving top-line improvements and bottom-line results. This is accomplished by helping Frost & Sullivan's clients execute successful growth strategies and providing their Growth Teams with the skills, know-how, and tools to generate growth opportunities, evaluate these opportunities to create a growth pipeline, and implement a growth strategy to deliver measurable business results.

Frost & Sullivan's growth solutions support the entire growth process:

TEAM Research is a program that furnishes clients with access to market research, competitive intelligence, financial benchmarking, and market strategies and analysis, and provides access to industry experts to aid in generating growth opportunities.

Growth Consulting Services unite clients with Frost & Sullivan's industry experts to evaluate opportunities and develop customized strategies and business plans to drive top-line revenue and margin growth.

Growth Team Membership is a career-focused offering that was developed to address the unique challenges that senior executives face when implementing strategies to achieve aggressive corporate growth targets.

Key Topics Covered:

Overview of the Indian Building Paints Market Executive Summary

    --  Objective and Scope
    --  Research Methodology
    --  Major Research Findings
    --  Key Market Dynamics
    --  Competitive Structure
    --  Product Segregation
    --  Conclusions
    --  Definitions
    --  India - Key Economic Indicators
    --  Total Indian Market Overview - Interior versus Exterior
    --  Total Indian Market Overview - Split by Chemistry
    --  Total Indian Market Overview - Split by Segments
    --  Market Engineering Measurements
    --  Competitor Analysis
    --  Industry Challenges
    --  Market Drivers and Restraints
    --  Distribution Structure
    --  Forecasts and Opportunities
    --  Competitor Profiles
    --  Porters Five Analysis
    --  Key Success Factors
    --  Strategic Recommendations for a New Entrant
    --  Product Life Cycle Analysis
    --  Conclusion

For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/362e75/the_indian_buildin

    Source: Research and Markets