TSX Venture Exchange Symbol "BRY"
EDMONTON, May 6 /CNW/ - Bri-Chem Corp. ("Bri-Chem") (TSX Venture Exchange: BRY) a leading Canadian wholesale distributor of industrial drilling fluids, steel products and services, today announced that Mr. Alan Campbell, Chief Executive Officer of Bri-Chem has retired effective April 30, 2009. Mr. Campbell will continue to serve as an independent member on the Company's Board of Directors and Audit Committee.
"We sincerely thank Mr. Campbell for his contributions to Bri-Chem over the past several years", stated Don Caron, Chairman of Bri-Chem. "In addition, we are fortunate to have Mr. Campbell continue to provide his fifty plus years of industry experience to our board of directors."
Don Caron, current Chairman of Bri-Chem Corp., will now assume the responsibility of President and Chief Executive Officer. Since January 2007, Mr. Caron has been actively involved with the daily activities of Bri-Chem has been instrumental in closing three major acquisitions, securing over $50M of capital and debt financings, and directly participated in numerous corporate activities and investor engagements.
About Bri-Chem
Bri-Chem operates out of its head office located in Acheson, Alberta and its principal activity is the wholesale/distribution of drilling fluids, steel products and services to the resource, industrial and construction industries in North America.
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