GUELPH, ON, Jan. 7, 2014 /CNW/ - (TSX: LNR). Linamar
Corporation is saddened to announce the passing of a member of the
Company's Board of Directors, David
Buehlow. Mr. Buehlow died peacefully on Sunday, December 22, 2013 at the age of 77.
Mr. Buehlow became a director of Linamar in 1998
and was a vital part of Linamar for over 15 years. His financial
experience through his partnership at Coopers & Lybrand (now
PricewaterhouseCoopers) was invaluable to Linamar.
"David was always an enthusiastic member of our
board and strong lead to our Audit Committee. He was a person I
admired greatly and will be sorely missed," said Linamar CEO,
Linda Hasenfratz.
The company has initiated a search for a new
director.
Linamar Corporation (TSX:LNR) is a diversified global
manufacturing Company of highly engineered products powering
vehicles, motion, work and lives. The Company is made up of 2
operating segments - the Powertrain/Driveline segment and the
Industrial segments which are further divided into 4 key divisions
- Manufacturing, Driveline, Industrial Commercial Energy ("ICE")
and Skyjack, all world leaders in the design, development and
production of highly engineered products. The Company's
Manufacturing and Driveline divisions focus on precision metallic
components, modules and systems for engine, transmission and
driveline systems designed for passenger vehicle markets. The
ICE group concentrates on similar products for on and off highway
vehicle, energy and other industrial markets. The Company's
Skyjack division is noted for its innovative, high quality mobile
industrial equipment, notably its class-leading aerial work
platforms and telehandlers. With more than 18,000 employees in 42
manufacturing locations, 5 R&D centers and 15 sales offices in
12 countries in North America,
Europe and Asia, Linamar generated sales of more than
$3.22 Billion in 2012. For more
information about Linamar Corporation and its industry leading
products and services, visit www.linamar.com
Frank Hasenfratz |
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Linda Hasenfratz |
Chairman of the Board |
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Chief Executive Officer |
Guelph, Ontario
January 7, 2014
SOURCE Linamar Corporation