Press Releases
Superconductive Components, Inc.
Retains Earth Chemical Co. Ltd
as Its Exclusive Distributor for Japan
CONTACT:
J.R. Gaines, Jr.
Vice President
Superconductive Components, Inc.
(614) 486-0261
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- March 2, 2000 -- Superconductive Components, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: SCCI) announced today the that Inorganic Division of Earth Chemical Co., Ltd has been retained as its exclusive distributor for the country of Japan.
"In the competitive international race to develop and commercial applications of high temperature superconductivity, the strength of the Japanese program is its size coupled with its endurance," stated Dr. Edward R. Funk, president of SCCI. "The national program is supported by strong commitments from government, large corporations and universities. Total investment in superconductivity in Japan is estimated to be twice that of the US. SCCI has a lot to gain by successfully penetrating the Japanese market for its superconductive powders, sputtering targets, Large Domain Levitators™, and related products."
Earth Chemical Co., Ltd., established in 1892 with current capital of more than 800,000,000 yen, manufactures and sells industrial chemicals, pharmaceuticals, consumer products, agricultural chemicals, health foods and single crystal substrates. In a written statement Earth Chemical Manager Y. Murayama stated, "I think the quality of the goods from Superconductive Components is very high. In order to insure the success for our business we need to maintain high quality and also quick response between SCCI and us and our customers."
"Earth Chemical has pioneered the sales of our products into this very demanding market," stated company Vice President J.R. Gaines, Jr., "and we are very pleased to have them, based on their success to date, commit to representing our products exclusively."
Superconductive Components, Inc., head quartered in Columbus, Ohio, manufactures superconductors for wire used in magnets and cables, sensors for biomedical applications, and circuitry for computing, wireless and other applications. Its wholly owned division, Target Materials, Inc., manufactures, thin film materials for photovoltaics, flat panel displays, electronic switches, hardness and decorative coatings. The company sells it product in the US and over 40 foreign countries. For additional information contact J.R. Gaines, Jr., Vice President, at 614-486-0261.
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