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CHEMTRADE SELLS EXCESS VACANT LAND AT LEEDS, SOUTH CAROLINA LOCATION
TORONTO, Ontario, August 5, 2008 -- Chemtrade Logistics Income Fund (TSX: CHE) announced today that it has sold excess vacant land at its site in Leeds, South Carolina for approximately US $2.9 million.
Chemtrade President and Chief Executive Officer, Mark Davis, said, “Our Leeds plant will now occupy approximately 400 acres, which is more than sufficient for our current and future expected needs at that location. The sale of the excess land is a further example of our continuous efforts to ensure the most efficient use of our assets to maximize returns for our unitholders.”
Chemtrade operates a diversified business providing industrial chemicals and services to customers in North America and around the world. Chemtrade is one of the world's largest suppliers of sulphuric acid, liquid sulphur dioxide and sodium hydrosulphite, and a leading processor of spent acid. Chemtrade is also a leading regional supplier of sulphur, sodium chlorate, phosphorous pentasulphide, and zinc oxide.
This news release contains certain statements which may constitute “forward-looking” statements within the meaning of certain securities laws, including the “safe harbour” provisions of the Securities Act (Ontario). The use of any of the words “anticipate”, “continue”, estimate”, “expect”, “may”, “will”, “project”, “should”, “believe” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements.
- This news release contains forward-looking statements about the objectives, strategies, financial condition, results of operations and businesses of the Fund. These statements are “forward-looking” as they are based on current expectations about our business and the markets we operate in, and on various estimates and assumptions.
- Forward-looking statements in this news release describe our expectations as of the date of this news release.
- Our actual results could be materially different from our expectations if known or unknown risks affect our business, or if our estimates or assumptions turn out to be inaccurate. As a result, we cannot guarantee that any forward-looking statement will materialize.
- Forward-looking statements do not take into account the effect that transactions or non-recurring items announced or occurring after the statements are made may have on our business.
- We disclaim any intention or obligation to update any forward-looking statement even if new information becomes available, as a result of future events or for any other reason.
- Risks that could cause our actual results to differ materially from our current expectations are discussed in the Risks and Uncertainties section of our MD&A.
- Further information can be found in the disclosure documents filed by Chemtrade Logistics Income Fund with the securities regulatory authorities, available at www.sedar.com.
For further information:
Mark Davis
President & CEO
Tel: (416) 496-4176 |
Rohit Bhardwaj
Vice President, Finance & CFO
Tel: (416) 496-4177 |
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