Metafix, Inc. is a company whose innovative technology has brought it to the forefront of photochemical recycling and silver recovery. Established in 1987 and based in Montreal, Canada, Metafix provides systems and services to the photo imaging industries -- photo finishing, medical/industrial X-ray, microfilm, printed circuit board and graphic arts/printing. Our primary business is the design, manufacture and marketing of equipment and services for the following applications:  pH Neutralization of CTP Waste Effluent recovering silver from photo processing solution reducing photo processing chemicals, effluent and wash water recycling photochemical's, primarily developers and fixers and recovering silver from photo processing solution Secondary operations at Metafix include a recycling process for scrap film and printing plates and a smelting operation to refine silver. Our proven track record in all these operations has led Metafix to a dominant position in domestic markets and an increasing presence in the international arena. Since our beginning, Metafix has grown significantly, both in range of product and global profile. Our business spans more than 30 countries, with marketing, sales and service organizations in Canada, the United States, Latin America, the United Kingdom, Europe, India and Asia. Metafix sells and services where ever our equipment is sold. Over 90 percent of Metafix systems are sold outside Quebec and over 80 percent outside of Canada, through the following channels: Metafix is represented by a worldwide distribution network. In conjunction with our North American dealers, we also provide direct sales and service to the photo finishing market -- wholesale labs, large professional labs and minilab chains. We private label our Metafix systems for several national and multinational companies that serve the various photo imaging industries. Metafix is an environmentally-conscious company whose products and services reflect its philosophy to reduce, reuse, and recycle on-site.