Process Research ORTECH Inc was formed in January 1999 to take over the Process Technologies division of ORTECH Corporation (Formerly Ontario Research Foundation) under the privatization scheme of the Ontario Government. The mandate of this company is to continue the research and development work carried on by this division of ORTECH Corporation for the past 70 years, and to explore innovative solutions in this area to better serve the needs of Canadian industries as well as international companies.

Process Research ORTECH (PRO) is now a privately owned organization serving mining, metallurgical, recycling and chemical industries. Recognizing the need for sustainable development for these industries the company has expanded to offer its clients process technologies for economic advantage, environmental stewardship and socital care. PRO, a world class service facility with its laboratory and pilot plant offers services on:

Its internationally recognized technical and business experts with their hands-on industrial and academic experience offer services in product and prcoess development with primary and recycleable materials. Technologies adapted to obtain these solutions include pyrometallurgy, hydrometallurgy, electrometallurgy and mineral processing. These solutions address the needs for recycling and environmental issues. The team with its wealth of experience offers innovative and yet practical solutions for its clients’ needs in process development, process compression, evaluation of plant performance, improvement of plant operation and plant modernization.

In addition to developing its own technology, PRO remains connected to the cutting edge of new and innovative technologies which have promise for its potential clients. This includes the Torbed^TM technology for carrying fast reactions at medium to high temperatures and the Tetra technology for production of high density solids, adoption of pretreatment and membrane technology for treating process effluents and brackish water, and innovations in solvent extration technologies for recovering precious metals.The testing equipment for these technologies exists directly at its facility.

Recognizing the role of competition and obtaining process solutions PRO is working with its sister company Process Research Management Inc. (PRM) in providing skill development and training in the areas of its interest by conducting and promoting conferences, courses, workshops, executive consulting and on-site training. This includes the Gypsum and Fly Ash 2004 conference which is the eighth in the series of Gypsum conferences initiated by Ortech Corporation.

Situated in Mississauga, Ontario, the facility is within a 30 minute drive from the Toronto International Airport and is well connected with major highways for fast access.

For further information, please call us at 905- 822-4941 ext. 257 (Lorraine Sequeira) or email us at info@processortech.com.