WINNIPEG, February 4, 2013 – Empire Industries Ltd. (TSX-V: EIL) announced today that Bruce Rintoul, P.Eng., MBA, has joined the company as Chief Operating Officer of its Empire Iron Works Ltd. subsidiary, effective immediately.
“I am delighted to have a person of Bruce’s background and stature join our Company,” said Guy Nelson, Chief Executive Officer of Empire Industries. “Bruce’s skills and experience will be invaluable to us as we integrate and operationalize our international growth strategy and make our fabrication and manufacturing operations globally competitive.”
Mr. Rintoul is a professional engineer with more than 30 years of experience in the engineering and construction markets. Most recently, he was President and Chief Executive Officer of CEDA International Corporation, a North American based industrial infrastructure contractor consisting of several subsidiary companies operating through 30 branch locations. Mr. Rintoul will be responsible for Empire Iron Works’ fabrication and manufacturing operations in Vancouver, Edmonton, Stettler and Winnipeg. He will also spearhead the execution of Empire’s goal to increase its fabricated steel imports to Canada from its Chinese joint venture through its steel fabrication operations in Alberta.
Mr. Nelson added: “This appointment strengthens the operational depth of our senior management team. Bruce’s addition to the team will allow us to focus on maximizing our operational opportunities without sacrificing the attention to strategic issues in our fast-changing markets. I am looking forward to working closely with Bruce as we drive the company’s strategy forward.”