RENO, N.V., Sept. 5, 2003 (PRIMEZONE) -- Altair Nanotechnologies Inc. (Nasdaq:ALTI) announced that its President, Dr. Rudi E. Moerck, will be speaking at the September 18 luncheon meeting of the American Section of the Societe de Chimie Industrielle. Dr. Moerck will be discussing "Nanotechnology in Chemicals, Pharmaceuticals and Drug Delivery Systems - Overview and Business Outlook."
"An invitation to speak before members and guests of the Societe de Chimie Industrielle is an honor," said Dr. Moerck. "Their sponsorship of a leading monthly speaker program with prominent government leaders, scientists and CEOs from companies such as Sumitomo Chemical, Cabot Corporation and Degussa, provides a platform for the sharing of views on important industry events that encourage the utilization of new scientific and engineering developments by a variety of industries worldwide."
"We know the science of nanotechnology will have a significant impact on industry," continued Dr. Moerck. "Nanotechnology provides the capability of altering component materials which will significantly impact the design and performance of products within the pharmaceutical industry, the production and storage of energy via fuel cell and hybrid batteries, telecommunications equipment and computers, and biotechnology and chemicals. With our partners and our intellectual properties, we believe Altair is positioned to take a leadership role in this emerging technology sector."
The luncheon is being held September 18, 2003, at the Yale Club, located on 50 Vanderbilt Avenue between East 44th and 45th Streets in New York City. The reception will begin at 11:30 a.m. with a lunch being served at 12:15 p.m. Dr. Moerck will be speaking at 1:00 p.m. For information or to RSVP, please call the Societe de Chimie Industrielle at 212.725.9539.
The Societe de Chimie Industrielle
The American Section of the Societe was founded in 1918 through the efforts of an American chemist, Jerome Alexander, and the Section's first president, Leo H. Baekeland. Similar to the French organization, the original mission of the Societe was to aid and encourage the utilization of scientific and engineering developments by the industry and promotion of chemistry in public opinion, especially among the young and those within the education system. Today, the American Section is involved in a number of non-profit activities, including speaker programs, granting fellowships and scholarships to students pursuing the study of chemistry, and honoring individuals who have significantly contributed to the industry.
Altair Nanotechnologies Inc.
Nanotechnology is rapidly emerging as a unique industry sector. Altair Nanotechnologies is positioning itself through product innovation within this emerging industry to become a leading supplier of nanomaterials and technology worldwide. Altair owns a proprietary technology for making nanocrystalline materials of unique quality both economically and in large quantities. The company is currently developing special nanomaterials with potential applications in pharmaceuticals, fuel cells, solar cells, advanced energy storage devices, thermal spray coatings, catalysts, paints and environmental remediation. For additional information on Altair's nanoparticle materials, visit www.altairnano.com.
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