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SUPPLIERNEWS Praj sees profit increase in first quarter PUNE, INDIA — Praj Industries announced on July 22 that its standalone net profit for the quarter ended June 30 increased by 31.94% to $3.08 million over the same period a year ago. Total standalone sales rose to $37.2 million from $2.12 million a year ago. Shareholders approved a dividend of 63%. The company received a key order from Colombian (South America) Petroleum Company during the quarter. The order is very prestigious and with this Praj will continue to maintain substantial market share in Colombia, the company said. New businesses like Water & Wastewater Treatment Plants have made steady progress during the quarter. The group won its first overseas order for a water treatment plant for an ethanol plant. Praj entered into a Strategic Partnership with Qteros to accelerate global commercialization of cellulosic ethanol. The agreement leverages Qteros’ broadly patent protected and highly flexible CBP platform with Praj’s research capabilities and its technology, process design, engineering and construction expertise to deliver fully integrated engineering design packages for the lowest cost production of ethanol from a broad variety of non-food based feedstocks. Gajanan Nabar has been appointed as chief executive officer and managing director of Praj Industries Ltd. Nabar has over 22 years of multi-functional management experience and has prior experience in Praxair, Monsanto, Asian paints & BASF. Tometich joins CPM Roskamp as test center manager WATERLOO, IOWA, U.S. — CPM announced recently the appointment of Patty Tometich as test center manager. Tometich will be responsible for all applications testing at CPM’s pelleting and particle size reduction test center in Waterloo, Iowa, U.S. Tometich has more than 16 years of experience testing materials and providing applications solutions for customers across various industries. Most recently she served as test lab manager for University of Northern Iowa’s National Ag-Based Lubricants Center in Waterloo. As a test lab supervisor for Nestle Beverage, she was responsible for process evaluation and development for powdered drink mixes. Tometich has a bachelor’s degree in food science and technology from Iowa State University and a master’s degree in food science from the University of Illinois. “Patty’s knowledge and years of experience managing test labs will provide our customers with the best recommendations for both pelleting and grinding needs,” said Jim Hughes, CPM general manager. “We are very pleased to welcome Patty to the CPM Roskamp Champion team.” CPM’s test center processes samples of customers’ materials in a lab that simulates full-scale equipment — pellet mills, hammermills, roll crushers and shredders — to determine the most cost-efficient and effective means to consistently produce customized pelleting and grinding solutions. Information developed from this testing is central to product offerings, guaranteed equipment sizing, process recommendations, installation, start-up and commissioning requirements. Registration open for 2011 Alcohol School MONTREAL, QUEBEC, CANADA — Registration is open for the 31st Alcohol School, Sept. 18-23, Montreal, Quebec, Canada. The school is designed to educate delegates on proven technology and advances in fuel ethanol and distilled beverage production. Delegates have the opportunity to attend either fuel or distilled beverage lectures, with some presentations having a common focus. Leading industry scientists and academics, as well as Ethanol Technology Institute experts, including new scientific director Dr. Graeme Walker, will direct lectures and laboratory demonstrations. The school is designed for lab, plant and management personnel from fuel, beverage alcohol and allied industries. Courses are provided in English. Cost is $2,150. For more information, visit www.ethanoltech.com. Rockwell Automation launches Biofuels Customer Advisory Council MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN, U.S. — Rockwell Automation announced on Aug. 1 that it has launched a Biofuels Customer Advisory Council (CAC) to provide customers with a forum to discuss their needs, challenges and industry opportunities. Rockwell Automation will utilize the customer feedback to guide and validate future strategies and product roadmaps for its Pavilion8 model predictive control and plantwide optimization solutions. The 2011-12 CAC is composed of representatives from www.BioFuelsBusiness.com I BIOFUELS BUSINESS I August 2011 a diverse group of industry-leading companies, including Cardinal Ethanol, LLC, Golden Grain Energy, LLC, Kansas Ethanol, LLC, Marquis Energy, LLC, Trenton Agri Products, LLC, Western Plains Energy, LLC, Western Wisconsin Energy, LLC, White Energy, LLC and Zilor Enterprises. As part of their participation, members will have the opportunity to preview new products and take advantage of beta-testing opportunities. 19 http://www.ethanoltech.com http://www.BioFuelsBusiness.com

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Biofuels Business - August, 2011
CONTENTS
Growing in a recession
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
BIOFUELS BUSINESS NEWS
BIOFUELS MARKET REVIEW - Wheat
COUNTRY FOCUS - Focus on Costa Rica
FEATURE - Making the Deal
PRODUCTS & EQUIPMENT
SUPPLIER NEWS
AD INDEX

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Biofuels Business - August, 2011 - CONTENTS (Page 5)
Biofuels Business - August, 2011 - Growing in a recession (Page 6)
Biofuels Business - August, 2011 - CALENDAR OF EVENTS (Page 7)
Biofuels Business - August, 2011 - BIOFUELS BUSINESS NEWS (Page 8)
Biofuels Business - August, 2011 - BIOFUELS BUSINESS NEWS (Page 9)
Biofuels Business - August, 2011 - BIOFUELS MARKET REVIEW - Wheat (Page 10)
Biofuels Business - August, 2011 - BIOFUELS MARKET REVIEW - Wheat (Page 11)
Biofuels Business - August, 2011 - COUNTRY FOCUS - Focus on Costa Rica (Page 12)
Biofuels Business - August, 2011 - COUNTRY FOCUS - Focus on Costa Rica (Page 13)
Biofuels Business - August, 2011 - FEATURE - Making the Deal (Page 14)
Biofuels Business - August, 2011 - FEATURE - Making the Deal (Page 15)
Biofuels Business - August, 2011 - FEATURE - Making the Deal (Page 16)
Biofuels Business - August, 2011 - PRODUCTS & EQUIPMENT (Page 17)
Biofuels Business - August, 2011 - PRODUCTS & EQUIPMENT (Page 18)
Biofuels Business - August, 2011 - SUPPLIER NEWS (Page 19)
Biofuels Business - August, 2011 - AD INDEX (Page 20)
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