Tianjin / China The traditional business of Cofermin China, Tianjin circles around the procurement, processing and quality control of various raw materials sourced in China. These are being processed and stockpiled at the company's own facility in Teda, close to Xingang port and are supplied to the domestic as well as to the international markets. Apart from the above the team of Cofermin China is very active in the market development and distribution of imported speciality products for the Chinese foundry, steel and refractory industries. Representations include the following well-known companies: Andalusite Resources (PTY) Ltd., South Africa — Andalusite Kyanite Mining Inc., USA — Kyanite and Mullite Ruetgers Chemicals AG, Germany — Pitch binders for refractory applications Samchrome Ltd., South Africa — Processed chromite sand for the foundry and refractory industries In 2006, Cofermin China has successfully started the processing and distribution of foundry and refractory grade chromite sand.