– CANADA, Montreal – PyroGenesis Canada Inc. (TSX-V:PYR), a TSX Venture 50 high-tech company, a Company that designs, develops and manufactures plasma waste-to-energy systems and plasma torch systems, is pleased to announce today the appointment of Andrew Abdalla as an independent director and Chair of the Audit Committee.
Mr. Abdalla, CPA, CA, is a partner at MNP, a leading national accounting, tax and business consulting firm in Canada. Mr. Abdalla brings to the Board of Directors of the Company more than 20 years of strategic planning, and tax advice, with a specific focus on sales and income tax, acquisitions and divestitures, business valuations, corporate reorganizations and spinoffs. Mr. Abdalla received his Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA, CA) designation in 1987. He holds a Bachelor of Commerce and a graduate diploma in public accounting from Concordia University in Montreal.
Mr. Abdalla was the Company’s auditor for the 15 years prior to KPMG taking on that role, and as such, has extensive valuable knowledge and background of the Company’s operations.
“On behalf of the Board, it gives me great pleasure to welcome Andrew as its newest independent member and Audit Committee Chair,” said Mr. P. Peter Pascali, CEO and President of PyroGenesis. “Not only does Andrew bring to the Board an impressive set of financial and accounting skills, but he also brings a unique familiarity, not only of the Company, but of the specific requirements demanded of a Chair of an Audit Committee. Andrew’s extensive history of having to deal with Audit Chairs, as Audit partner, lends itself well to this position. We are looking forward to having him add his expertise, to that of the Board’s, during this exciting time in the Company’s evolution.
About PyroGenesis Canada Inc.
PyroGenesis Canada Inc., a TSX Venture 50 high-tech company, is the world leader in the design, development, manufacture and commercialization of advanced plasma processes. We provide engineering and manufacturing expertise, cutting-edge contract research, as well as turnkey process equipment packages to the defense, metallurgical, mining, advanced materials, oil & gas, and environmental industries. With a team of experienced engineers, scientists and technicians working out of our Montreal office and our 3,800 m2 manufacturing facility, PyroGenesis maintains its competitive advantage by remaining at the forefront of technology development and commercialization. Our core competencies allow PyroGenesis to lead the way in providing innovative plasma torches, plasma waste processes, high-temperature metallurgical processes, and engineering services to the global marketplace. Our operations are ISO 9001:2008 certified, and have been since 1997. PyroGenesis is a publicly-traded Canadian Corporation on the TSX Venture Exchange (Ticker Symbol: PYR) and on the OTCQB Marketplace.
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