Chandga International Holdings Inc. (fka CIHD)

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News...Primarily China fertilizer play, but now China cardio play as well...nice!

Changda International Holdings, Inc. (CIHD-OTC-BB) Appointed by the Provincial Government of Shandong, China as Founder of an R&D Center for Pharmaceutical Building Blocks Used in the Production of Cardiovascular MedicationLast update: 1/27/2010 11:28:00 AM

WEIFANG, China, Jan 27, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Changda International Holdings Inc., the Weifang based specialty Chemicals manufacturer has been appointed by the Provincial Government of Shandong as the founder of an R&D Centre for pharmaceutical building blocks suitable for cardiovascular medications. Cardiovascular diseases are among the top three causes of death in china for men and women. "This is significant news for our company and further emphasizes our continued efforts to broaden our product range, applications and move up the value chain," said QinRan Zhu, CEO of the company. "We have always been firm believers in the pharmaceutical sector in China. Since we ventured into this market we have progressed rapidly, as this development is only one of a few in the recent past," added HuaRan Zhu, Executive Director and Head of the Chemical Division. The Shandong government only grants this status for a limited number of projects, each with a special field and only leading enterprises are granted access to this program. About Changda International Holdings, Inc. (CIHD) Changda International Holdings, Inc., through its wholly owned subsidiaries, Weifang Changda Chemical Industry Co., Ltd. and Weifang Changda Fertilizer Co., Ltd., produces compound fertilizers and snow melting agents in China. Changda is one of the leading compound fertilizer producers in Shandong Province, China, and is led by an experienced management team committed to diversifying the Company's product offering and delivering tailored services to its customers.