Supported by significant investment in production capacity and technical support, Volclay International’s operations in China have developed a strong position in the Chinese market for bentonite-based products within several important, rapidly growing areas.

Metalcasting comprises the largest business unit in the Chinese market. Volclay Dongming is committed to creating and maintaining close working relationships with its customers. Built on long-term commitments to the market, the company offers competitive pricing and strong technical support. Volclay International completed construction of a modern production facility in Liaoning province near local bentonite mineral resources, which will ensure a cost-competitive supply source for the developing market in China.

Construction-related products, including Waterproofing and Lining Technologies systems are part of the product portfolio offered by CETCO Technology Ltd. These products are successfully used in projects around the world for waterproofing building foundations and lining landfills, mining sites, and lagoons/ponds. CETCO is building a geosynethic clay liner (GCL) manufacturing facility in Suzhou, Jiangsu province, which will be operational by the first quarter of 2004. By completing this project, CETCO Technology Ltd. will be positioned to supply cost-competitive GCL products to customers in China and overseas countries.

Drilling fluids used in horizontal and directional drilling, waterwell drilling, large diameter tunneling, and foundation drilling are produced and sold by CETCO. Relying on technical expertise developed through our worldwide production, it has supplied drilling products for the past decade. The CETCO drilling products can also be produced and sold by CETCO operations in China

Volclay Dongming Beijing Branch Company also presents it's sister company – Nanocor's products for the Chinese market. For detailed information, please visit Nanocor's website: www.nanocor.com or www.nanocor.com.cn

Technical/sales offices located in Shanghai and Beijing support the Chinese operations.