OAKVILLE, ON, Jan. 8, 2014 /CNW/ - Vicwest Inc. (the "Company") (TSX:
VIC, VIC.DB, VIC.DB.A) today announced the appointment of Rod A.
Crawford as its Chief Financial Officer, effective February 3rd, 2014.
Mr. Crawford brings more than 30 years of strategic, financial and
manufacturing experience to his new role. He joins Vicwest Inc. from a
leading private North American container manufacturer for the food
industry where he was Vice-President, Finance and Administration for
the past eight years. Earlier in his career, he served in CFO roles at
Tiercon Industries Inc., a private-equity owned Tier 1 automotive parts
manufacturer, and REA International Inc., also a Tier 1 automotive
parts manufacturer. Mr. Crawford began his career at Deloitte LLP.
"Rod is a responsive, hands-on business leader with a proven track
record of driving profitability improvements in multi-location, highly
competitive manufacturing environments," said Colin Osborne, President
and CEO. "His experience in turnaround, high growth and start-up
situations will serve us well, as will his expertise in financial
analysis, planning, technology and lean manufacturing. I am confident
that his results-driven approach will make him a valued contributor to
our leadership team in short order."
Mr. Crawford is a CPA and Member of the Chartered Professional
Accountants of Ontario. He holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the
University of Toronto.
ABOUT VICWEST INC.
Vicwest Inc. is a leading manufacturer and distributor of engineered
storage and handling systems for grain, fertilizer and liquid storage
as well as building construction products for agriculture, commercial,
industrial and residential markets. We operate through two
strategically aligned divisions: Vicwest Building Products and
Westeel. With approximately 7,000 customers, 1,200 dedicated employees
and 34 business partners, we are positioned for growth in domestic and
international markets. Vicwest Inc. is a member of the S&P/TSX
SmallCap Index. For more information, visit www.vicwestinc.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
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statements within the meaning of applicable securities laws.
Forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to,
management's beliefs, plans, estimates, and intentions, and similar
statements concerning anticipated future events, results,
circumstances, performance or expectations that are not historical
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"may", "will", "expect", "intend", "estimate", "anticipate", "believe",
"should", "plans" or "continue", or similar expressions suggesting
future outcomes or events. Such forward-looking statements reflect
management's current beliefs and are based on information currently
available to management. Forward-looking statements involve risks and
uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from
those contemplated by such statements. Readers are encouraged to
review the most recently filed Management's Discussion and Analysis and
other disclosure documents filed by the Company with Canadian
securities regulatory agencies and commissions. Readers are cautioned
not to place undue reliance on the Company's forward-looking
statements. The forward-looking statements contained herein are made
as of the date of this press release and except as required by
applicable law, the Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update
or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new
information, future events or otherwise.
SOURCE Vicwest Inc.
