Houston, Texas (ISO 9001:2000 Registration # 0269; API Monogram License # 13A-0025) is strategically located at the Port of Houston. Houston has the capabilities to process multiple minerals such as barium sulfate (barite, barytes) and calcium carbonate for use in the industrial and oilfield industries. Continued improvement involves a new mill for additional process capabilities scheduled for autumn 2006 production.

New Iberia, Louisiana (API Monogram License # 13A-0031) is on the Intracoastal Waterway at the Port of Iberia in Louisiana. New Iberia has the capabilities to process barium sulfate (barite) and calcium carbonate for use in drilling fluid applications.

Corpus Christi, Texas (API Monogram License # 13A-0027) is strategically located at the Port of Corpus Christi. It serves as a barite bulk and bag facility for offshore and inland energy exploration along with industrial accounts in south Texas.

Dyersburg, Tennessee (ISO 9001:2000 Registration # 0460; API Specification Q1 Registration # 0177; API Monogram License # 13A-0037) is located along the Mississippi River with excellent access to north/south and east/west interstate highways and railroad systems to serve the industrial minerals and energy exploration markets in the central corridor of the United States. Our objective is for the timely provision of barium sulfate and calcium carbonate products utilizing our supply-chain logistics to offer distinct competitive advantages to our growing list of customers in the Midwest.