FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA--(Marketwired - May 16, 2014) - Poly Shield Technologies Inc. (OTCQB:SHPR) (the "Company") announces that Brad Eckenweiler has resigned as Chief Executive Officer and as a director of the Company. Mr. Eckenweiler's resignation was not due to, and was not caused by, in whole or in part, any disagreement with the Company, whether related to the Company's operations, policies, practices or otherwise. Upon his resignation, the Company made a severance payment of $252,000 to Mr. Eckenweiler.
Poly Shield Technologies Inc. thanks Mr. Eckenweiler for his contribution to the development of the Company and wishes him the best of success in his future business endeavors.
To fill the vacancy created by Mr. Eckenweiler's resignation, the Company appointed Rasmus Norling as Chief Executive Officer.
About Poly Shield Technologies Inc.:
Poly Shield Technologies Inc. develops and markets environmental, pollution emissions, energy saving, corrosion and durability solutions to a worldwide market.
Poly Shield Technologies Inc.'s proprietary DSOX-15 Fuel Purification System is a cost-effective technology designed to remove sulfur from fuel in an effort to meet the upcoming sulfur emissions regulations due to take effect in 2015. The technology is currently aimed at the maritime industry which includes vessels for cruise-line, freight shipping and tanker companies and can be installed during normal vessel operation without the need to use expensive dry dock time. The technology has a worldwide application that is not limited to the maritime industry.
Poly Shield's Fluoropolymer coatings are formulated specifically for extreme durability, reduced maintenance and enhanced aesthetics and can be used in a number of different industries.
On behalf of the Board of Directors, Rasmus Norling, Chief Executive Officer, Chief Technical Officer and President
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