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July 9, 2008
New Flyer Industries Inc. (TSX:NFI.UN) (“New Flyer” or the “Company”), the leading manufacturer of heavy-duty transit vehicles in Canada and the United States, is pleased to announce the appointment of Wayne Joseph to the position of Executive Vice President Operations effective July 21, 2008.
Wayne brings to New Flyer a proven track record in bus manufacturing management over a 35-year career. He will be responsible for bus manufacturing operations and will provide direct leadership to the following functional groups: Supply Management, Engineering Services, Manufacturing Operations, Quality Assurance, and Program Management.
Wayne will replace Michel Aziza, who has announced his retirement effective August 19, 2008 after six years with New Flyer.
About New Flyer
New Flyer is the leading manufacturer of heavy-duty transit buses in the United States and Canada. The Company’s three facilities -- in Winnipeg, MB, St. Cloud, MN and Crookston, MN -- are all ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001 certified. With a skilled workforce of approximately 2,300 employees, New Flyer is a technology leader, offering the broadest product line in the industry, including drive systems powered by clean diesel, LNG, CNG and electric trolley as well as energy-efficient gasoline-electric and diesel-electric hybrid vehicles. All products are supported with an industry-leading, comprehensive parts and service network. New Flyer’s Income Deposit Securities are traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol NFI.UN.
For further information, please contact:
New Flyer Industries Inc.
Glenn Asham
Chief Financial Officer
Tel: 204-224-1251
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