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This Month's Tiny Gems - February 2010
American Dairy, Inc. (NYSE AMEX: ADY)
China North East Petroleum Holdings Ltd. (NYSE AMEX: NEP)
Solarfun Power Holdings Co., Ltd. (NASDAQ: SOLF)
American Dairy, Inc. (NYSE AMEX: ADY)
American Dairy, Inc. (NYSE AMEX:ADY), through its subsidiaries, conducts operations in the People's Republic of China. The company is one of the leading producers and distributors of premium infant formula, milk powder, and soybean, rice and walnut products in the People's Republic of China.
American Dairy’s products are specially formulated for particular ages, dietary needs and health concerns. The company has over 200 company-owned milk collection stations, two dairy farms, six production facilities with an aggregate milk powder production capacity of 1,220 tons per day and a distribution network that reaches over 90,000 retail outlets.
The company’s growth strategy includes expanding production capabilities by investing in world-class production processes, enhancing distribution capabilities in first-tier PRC markets, and aligning sourcing, production and distribution by region. In addition, American Dairy recently appointed a new head of sales and marketing that has more than 15 years experience in the field.
American Dairy’s corporate goal is to accelerate growth through production facility expansion in China and through ongoing product development and diversification. With Chinese consumers' demand for milk products growing faster than China’s supply, American Dairy is well positioned to build its business and market share.
China North East Petroleum Holdings Ltd. (NYSE AMEX: NEP)
China North East Petroleum Holdings Ltd. (NYSE AMEX:NEP), an independent oil company, focuses on producing crude oil in Northern China. Pioneering in China's private oil exploration and production industry, China North is the first Chinese non-state-owned oil company trading on the NYSE Amex.
Leasing its first oil field in 2003, China North currently operates four oilfields with more than 247 wells in Northern China. According to a report prepared by PetroChina Jilin Branch of Research Institute for Exploration and Development, total geological reserves of the oilfields that NEP operates total 75 million barrels.
With a firm foundation laid, China North aims to execute a multi-pronged strategy to take advantage of opportunities that have resulted from China’s oil demand and supply gap. Specifically, the company will accelerate well drilling, implement mature technologies to increase production, and consider acquiring E&P related businesses.
With a strong track record of oil production management, China North’s results-driven employees are committed to accelerating production, generating strong cash flow and creating shareholder value. Keep an eye on this company in the coming month as management continues to pursue new opportunities for further growth.
Solarfun Power Holdings Co., Ltd. (NASDAQ: SOLF)
Solarfun Power Holdings Co., Ltd. (NASDAQ:SOLF) manufactures ingots, PV cells and PV modules as well as provides PV module processing services to convert PV cells into PV modules. Selling its products through third-party distributors, OEM manufacturers and directly to system integrators, the company produces both monocrystalline and multicrystalline silicon cells and modules.
The company’s main focus is on bringing the best value to their customers by offering the latest advances in solar technology and vertically integrated manufacturing solutions. Backed by more than a decade of Electronic Manufacturing experience, Solarfun is committed to maintaining quality of the highest standard.
Solarfun has achieved an aggregate annual manufacturing capacity of 360 MW. As part of an expansion plan, they have also added capacity of 15 MW for automated Building Integrated PV (BIPV). Long-term commitments are important to the company as evident by its provision of 25-year warranties and prompt post-sale service.
With a strong management team and efficient performance, Solarfun has grown into a leading player in the global photovoltaic industry, in both their products and contract manufacturing solutions. Solarfun is well positioned for continued growth as the global economy demands increasing amounts of energy from renewable sources.