Catalyst plant in S'pore

Catalyst plant in S'pore

SINGAPORE (Reuter): CRI/Criterion Manufacturing Singapore
(Pte) Ltd has said in a statement it has completed a new plant in
Singapore to manufacture fresh catalyst and regenerate used
catalyst for Asia-Pacific refiners.

The company is a joint venture of CRI International Inc and
Criterion Catalyst Company LP of the United States.

Managing director of the joint venture, Dave Wood, said in the
statement the new plant would play an important role in meeting
the region's rapidly growing need for fresh catalyst and
regeneration services.

R.F. Schimbor, President of CRI International, said the plant
was the first step in CRI's strategic plan to supply products and
services to the Asia-Pacific region. "We fully expect to become a
major supplier in this region...," he commented.

Total current investment in the plant exceeds Singapore $25
million (US$17.67 million).