Winnipeg, Manitoba, May 4th, 2010 � Empire Industries Ltd. (TSX-V: EIL) (�Empire� or the �Company�), today announced changes to its board of directors. Norman Harrison, who was an independent director, resigned effective April 30, 2010. The board of directors has appointed Bruce Jackson to the board of directors, and to the audit committee.
�Norm Harrison has been a tremendous asset to our board. We thank him for his tireless service to Empire, and we wish him all the best,� said Guy Nelson, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Empire. �Norm had indicated to us some time ago that he felt it was time for him to step down from the board. We were grateful that he agreed to stay on to complete the audit committee work for fiscal 2009.�
The board has appointed Bruce Jackson to the board, effective immediately. Mr. Jackson has had a long and successful career as an executive in the structural steel and engineered products businesses, including 8 years as Chief Executive Officer of Dynamic Structures Inc. from 1996 to 2004. Empire acquired Dynamic Structures in 2007.
�The board felt that it was important to maintain the balance of independent directors and to ensure continued strength of the Company�s audit committee. Moreover, Bruce�s executive management experience in the steel fabrication business is going to be a very welcome and timely addition to the Company,� Mr. Nelson added.