 | President's MessageOpta Minerals’ history of growth and development since 1880, has established a solid foundation for an even stronger future. With an on-going commitment to provide our customers with the best materials available, along with our continuous focus on new and innovative products for the future, Opta Minerals Inc. is setting the industry standard for quality and service excellence. To service our customers and maximize resources, our operating divisions are strategically located along the the North American east coast, with production facilities in Louisiana, South Carolina, Virginia, Maryland, New York, Ontario and Quebec. The proximity of these facilities to key east coast port locations enable us to ship anywhere in the world, right from the source, ensuring timely delivery of our products. As always, great care is taken in the selection, processing, handling and delivery in order to meet local and international regulations, and just as importantly, to meet only the highest standards. As we enter into the early years of this brand new century, we are poised to meet the challenges facing our customers, by offering an extensive product line and solutions that address their most demanding applications and logistical requirements. “Opta Minerals delivers optimum results” is much more than a slogan ... our history proves it, our future is built on it. David Kruse President, CEO |