Katcon Global S.A. has been confirmed as Exhibitor for the Diesel Emissions Conference India 2011, taking place on the 6 – 8 September 2011, Intercontinental Eros, New Delhi, India.

The Conference has quickly developed the reputation as the complete networking platform for the Indian diesel emissions industry. It attracts diesel emissions professionals from around the world eager to learn about the future of diesel emissions in India, and will showcase the most innovative technologies available in today’s market.

Katcon Global has started construction of a modern, state-of-the-art facility to host our Technical Center. The building will be located at an industrial park for innovation and technological research. Our Technical Center, KIIT, Katcon Institute for Innovation and Technology, will fully integrate product development, prototype development and testing.

KIIT is planned to be fully operational and ready to start work by November 2011.

Katcon Global S.A., major Chinese and international stakeholders of the automotive, diesel, lubricant and AdBlue industry, and other Chinese Officials met at the Conference & AdBlue Forum Asia 2011 from February 22nd – 24th in Beijing to discuss the current and future implications for the Chinese diesel vehicle and consequently the country’s AdBlue market.

Katcon Global S.A. has been confirmed as Exhibitor for the Diesel Emissions Conference & ARLA 32 Forum Brazil 2011, taking place on the 5 –7 April 2011, Renaissance, Sao Paulo, Brazil. The conference will discuss developments of PROCONVE P7 diesel emissions legislation for heavy duty trucks, future legislation for non-road vehicles, and the possible return of diesel passenger cars in Brazil.

Katcon was among the distinguished 8 companies invited to the start of construction ceremony at the PIIT (Investigationa and Technological Innovation Park) in Monterrey. The Science and Technology Ministry organized the event, being witnessed and inaugurated by the Governor of the State of Nuevo León.

KATCON move to his new manufacturing facilities in Australia. Located in Melbourne, these manufacturing facilities allocate more space and new technologies than the older facilities, which allow to increase production.

Bienes Turgon, S.A., a holding company based in Monterrey, Mexico with presence in the automotive industry, through Katcon in Mexico and Venezuela, announces that, in accordance with the proposed schedule, it has successfully closed the first stage of the acquisition of Delphi's global business of catalytic converters and exhaust systems.

Bienes Turgon, S.A., a Mexican holding company based in Monterrey, Mexico with interests in the automotive industry through its subsidiary Katcon, S.A., announces the acquisition of all of Delphi Corporation's global exhaust system business.