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Webcast Alert: LyondellBasell Announces First-Quarter 2008 Earnings Teleconference

LyondellBasell announced the following schedule and contact information for its first-quarter 2008 earnings teleconference:

Asbestos Verdict Upheld by California Court of Appeals, Announces Baron & Budd

On March 11th, eighteen months after winning a $3.9 million wrongful death verdict in Los Angeles Superior Court against Stamford, Conn.-based Crane Co. (NYSE: CR) on behalf of the family of a U.S. Navy veteran who died from his exposure to asbestos, Baron & Budd, P.C. has announced that the verdict was affirmed by the California Court of Appeals.

$12 Million Verdict Leads to Settlement Between Asbestos Victim and Garlock Sealing Technologies

The law firm of Baron & Budd, P.C. today announced that mesothelioma sufferer James Grumley and his family have settled with former asbestos manufacturer Garlock Sealing Technologies (based in Palmyra, NY) for a confidential amount following a jury verdict of $12 million in damages. Grumley contracted mesothelioma -- an excruciating and fatal cancer associated with asbestos exposure -- after working for decades as a boiler mechanic at a Johnsonburg paper mill.

Dow Corning Opens Solar Module & Assembly Application Center

Demonstrating its commitment to drive solar power innovations, Dow Corning Corp. (NYSE: DOW) today opened a Solar Solutions Application Center in Freeland, Michigan, to collaborate with customers to develop, evaluate and pilot material solutions used to manufacture solar panels.

Cabot Announces Joint Venture With China National Bluestar Group To Build A Second Fumed Silica Manufacturing Facility in China

Cabot Corporation (NYSE: CBT) announced today that its subsidiary, Cabot (China) Ltd., has signed a joint venture agreement with the China National Bluestar Group to build a facility for the manufacture of fumed silica in China. The agreement was signed in Beijing on May 16, 2008 and represents an expansion of the relationship between the two companies, which began with the construction of China's first state of the art fumed silica manufacturing facility in Jiangxi province in 2004.

SpongeTech(R) Delivery Systems, Inc. to be a Sponsor on 'Mike and the Mad Dog Radio Show' Today for the Subway Series between the New York Yankees and the New York Mets

SpongeTech(R) Delivery Systems, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: SPNG) announced that they will be a sponsor of the Willie Randolph Report on the Mike and the Mad Dog Radio Show on WFAN-AM beginning today. The Mike and the Mad Dog Radio Show broadcasts daily Monday through Friday from 1:00 to 6:30 p.m. EDT. Willie Randolph, the New York Mets Manager, does a weekly segment on the show where he gives updates on the team and their stats.

Goodyear Names Patrick Stobb Director of Investor Relations

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber (NYSE: GT) Company announced today that Patrick Stobb has joined the company as director of investor relations. Stobb will report to Darren Wells, Goodyear's senior vice president of finance and strategy and will be located at the company's headquarters in Akron.

Albemarle Reaches Agreement in Principle with Weifang Sinobrom Import and Export Company, Ltd. to Form New Bromine Derivatives JV in China

Albemarle Corporation (NYSE: ALB) and Weifang Sinobrom Import and Export Company, Ltd. (Sinobrom) have reached an agreement in principle to form a new joint venture that will combine the existing business of Sinobrom, a leading marketer of bromine derivatives in China, with Albemarle's global bromine expertise in the specialty chemical industry. The new joint venture, Sinobrom Albemarle Bromine Chemicals (Shandong) Company Ltd., will be 75-percent owned by Albemarle's subsidiary, Albemarle Holdings Limited, with the remaining 25 percent to be held by Sinobrom. The launch of the joint venture is subject to final approval by the Chinese authorities, which is expected within 60 to 90 days.

China Green Agriculture, Inc. Announces Solid Third Quarter Fiscal Year 2008 Results

China Green Agriculture, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: CGAG) ("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., today announced its financial results for the third quarter of fiscal year 2008 ended on March 31, 2008.

CoorsTek Holds Grand Opening for Newest Facility in South Korea

Today, CoorsTek held a grand opening ceremony at their newest technical ceramics manufacturing facility in South Korea. Significant increases in demand for high-purity and other specialty ceramics, primarily for the semiconductor manufacturing and flat-panel display industries, fueled the additional facility.

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CVF Technologies Reports Results for First Quarter

CVF Technologies Corporation (OTC Bulletin Board: CNVT) a holding company that is involved in the business of developing and managing early stage companies primarily engaged in the clean-tech sector today reported financial results for the first quarter 2008.
Kronos Worldwide, Inc. Announces Quarterly Dividend and Announces Results of Annual Stockholder Meeting

Kronos Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: KRO) announced that its board of directors has declared a regular quarterly dividend of twenty five cents per share on its common stock, payable on June 20, 2008 to stockholders of record at the close of business on June 10, 2008.
Quality Distribution, Inc. Appoints Thomas M. White as Chairman of the Board

Quality Distribution, Inc. (Nasdaq: QLTY) announced the election of Thomas M. White as Chairman of the Board. Tom is currently an operating partner for Apollo Management L.P. specializing in the distribution and transportation industry. Prior to Apollo Management, Tom was Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer of Hub Group, Inc. from 2002 to 2007. Tom began his career at Arthur Andersen where he spent 23 years in a variety of partner leadership roles.
Polymer Group, Inc. Announces Price Increases in Latin America

Polymer Group, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: POLGA; POLGB) (PGI) announced that it will raise prices on its materials sold in Latin America due to significantly higher oil-based raw material and other increased local production costs.
Air Products Declares Quarterly Dividend

The Board of Directors of Air Products (NYSE: APD) today declared a quarterly dividend of 44 cents per share of common stock. The dividend is payable on August 11, 2008 to shareholders of record at the close of business on July 1, 2008.
Voltaix Receives Recognition Award for Safety From The New Jersey State Industrial Safety Committee

Voltaix(R), LLC, a leading manufacturer of specialty materials for the photovoltaic and semiconductor industries, announced today that they have received the New Jersey Governor's Occupational Safety & Health Award for achievement in the prevention of occupational injuries during 2007.
PolyOne Shareholders Elect Directors, Approve Equity Plan and Independent Public Auditors

PolyOne Corporation (NYSE: POL), a leading global provider of specialized polymer materials, services and solutions, announced that shareholders at today's annual meeting elected the following directors to serve on the board until the 2009 annual meeting: Stephen D. Newlin, J. Douglas Campbell, Dr. Carol A. Cartwright, Gale Duff-Bloom, Richard H. Fearon, Robert A. Garda, Gordon D. Harnett, Edward J. Mooney and Farah M. Walters.
Dow Directors and Officers Elected

Stockholders at The Dow Chemical Company's (NYSE: DOW) 111th Annual Meeting today re-elected Arnold A. Allemang, Jacqueline K. Barton, James A. Bell, Jeff M. Fettig, Barbara Hackman Franklin, John B. Hess, Andrew N. Liveris, Geoffery E. Merszei, James M. Ringler, Dennis H. Reilley, Ruth G. Shaw and Paul G. Stern to the Company's Board of Directors for one-year terms.
Environmental Operating Solutions Selected to Present at Dow Jones Environmental Ventures Conference

Environmental Operating Solutions, Inc. (EOS) announced today that the company has been selected to present at the upcoming Dow Jones Environmental Ventures Conference in San Mateo, California on May 21, 2008. The presentation will be given by Eric Stoermer, President and Chief Executive Officer.
Albemarle to Increase Prices of Phosphorus-Containing Flame Retardants

Specialty chemicals maker Albemarle Corporation (NYSE: ALB) will increase the prices of its ANTIBLAZE(R) and certain phosphorus-containing SAYTEX(R) flame retardant products used in construction and furnishing applications effective immediately, or as contracts allow.

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