ShengdaTech Inc. ( NASDAQ : SDTH ) is a leading manufacturer of nano precipitated calcium carbonate ( NPCC ) in the People ' s Republic of China ( PRC ). NPCC is a functional filler used in a variety of products to enhance their value. The Company is the only supplier of NPCC products to the tire industry. In addition, ShengdaTech supplies NPCC to the PVC building material, paint, ink, PE, adhesives, latex and paper industries. The company ' s headquarters is located in Shanghai, China.Fostering innovation to transform Made in China to Created in China ShengdaTech Inc. is an innovative company with cutting-edge technology and a strong research and development ( R&D) program representing China ' s aspiration to move from made in China to created in China. The Company co-developed its advanced membrane dispersion microstructure reactor technology with Tsinghua University, which produces true nano precipitated calcium carbonate ( NPCC ) particles that offer better quality control at a lower cost than other production methods currently in use. At ShengdaTech ' s new R&D centre in Shanghai, the Company focuses on both expanding current applications and developing new applications for NPCC such as modifier, asphalt, plastics, paints, and paper.Our mission is to become the leading supplier of NPCC products, with an initial focus on China. We will achieve this through expanding capacity to meet demand, keeping production cost low, providing high quality products, expanding the market for NPCC by developing cutting-edge products through research and development, building a strong management team and broadening our customer base.