CINCINNATI, Jan. 24, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- CECO Environmental
Corp. (Nasdaq:CECE), a leading global energy, environmental, and industrial technology company today announced that
Jeffrey Lang, the Company's Chief Executive Officer, President and a director, has decided to step
down as CEO, President and a member of the Board of Directors as of February 1, 2017. The
Board has appointed Dennis Sadlowski, currently a member of the Board, to serve as interim CEO
while a search process is conducted to identify a permanent CEO. Mr. Lang has agreed to be available to the Company through
a transition process.
"We want to thank Jeff for the leadership and integrity he has provided during his seven years at CECO Environmental.
There has been considerable progress made in building CECO for the future. Jeff recognized that now is the best time to
find a new voice to lead CECO through its next growth phase. On behalf of the Board and all CECO employees, we wish Jeff
all the best in the next step of his career," said CECO's Chairman, Jason DeZwirek.
Jeff Lang said "I am proud of the progress that we have achieved at CECO over the past seven
years and I am most proud of the senior business leaders that we have been able to attract and develop. I know CECO is very
well positioned for the future through its quality leadership, asset-light business model and expanding recurring revenue and
global footprint. I look forward to following the Company's future success in the years to come."
Jason DeZwirek added "We are fortunate to have someone with Dennis' capabilities on the Board
ready to lead the continued progress at CECO. He has extensive experience leading industrial companies with a strong market
focus to drive financial performance."
Mr. Sadlowski, 55, previously held a number of senior leadership roles including CEO of Siemens Energy and Automation, COO of
LSG Sky Chefs, and CEO of International Battery. Mr. Sadlowski also previously worked at General Electric and Thomas & Betts.
Mr. Sadlowski continues to serve on the board of directors and audit committee of Trojan Battery, a privately-held global leader
in deep cycle lead-acid batteries. He earned a Bachelor's degree in Chemical and Nuclear Engineering from the University of California at Berkeley, and his Master's Degree in Business Administration from Seattle
University.
ABOUT CECO ENVIRONMENTAL
CECO Environmental is a leading global technology company that is committed to clean, safe and efficient fluid handling
and filtration, energy, and environmental air pollution control. Through its well-known brands, CECO provides a wide spectrum of
products and services that play a vital role in helping companies achieve exacting production standards, and meet increasing
plant needs and stringent emissions control regulations. For more information, visit the company's website at www.cecoenviro.com.
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debt incurred in connection with our recent acquisitions and our ability to repay or refinance it or incur additional debt in the
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a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
Contact:
Jason DeZwirek
Chairman
1-800-606-2326
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