No questions on Darco's technological competency. Organic and inorganic treatments; membrane filtration and separation; electro-winning; chemical precipitation; vacuum degasification ? name it and Darco's veteran CEO is able to clearly articulate each process and its use within the water treatment spectrum. Having only the technology is not sufficient as a competitive edge noted CEO Mr Thye; ability to match and execute solutions effectively is the key.

Municipal treatment plants at final stage of construction. Darco expects both its Chu Bei and Kerya wastewater treatment plants to be completed and commissioned by end of this year. The Chu Bei and Kerya plant is planned for treatment capacity of 20,000 cmd and 30,000 cmd respectively. Upon commissioning, Darco will provide management services to these plants for a period of 3 and 5 years.

True environmentalist. Darco purifies the environment through solid, water and air. The recent addition of BOO waste recycling facilities ("WRF") in Tao Yuan County marks its foray into solid waste management. Darco's WRF handles all domestic garbage for the County backed by a guarantee minimum volume of 50,000 kg/day from the County government. The management believes that WRF is the first in Taiwan and is optimistic about expansion to other counties in Taiwan following the success in Tao Yuan.