TSX-V: GGG, OTCQB: GPHBF
NEW YORK, NY, Aug. 24, 2015 /CNW/ - Graphene 3D Lab Inc.
(TSX-V: GGG) (OTCQB: GPHBF) ("Graphene 3D") Board
Chairman, Jason Martin is pleased to
announce a new executive leadership structure. Ian Klassen, Company Director, will be appointed
President and Chief Operating Officer. Elena Polyakova will immediately serve as
Co-Chief Executive Officer with Daniel
Stolyarov.
"Since the launch of our conductive filament in March this year,
the Company has seen strong sales demand and interest from several
manufacturing partners to work with us on future polymer projects
outside of the 3D printing industry," said Mr. Martin. "We
have bolstered the management team to ensure our founders have the
support they need to maximize future opportunities for Graphene
3D."
Mr. Klassen has 25 years of experience in public company
management, public relations, government affairs and
entrepreneurialism. He has extensive experience in public company
administration, finance, government/legislative policy, media
relationship strategies and project management. He has spent
many years leading North American mineral exploration companies and
sits on the Board of Directors of both private and public
companies. Previous to his management activities within private and
public companies, Mr. Klassen held a variety of positions within
federal Canadian politics including; Senior Political Advisor to
the Minister of State (Transportation); and Chief of Staff, Office
of the Speaker of the Canadian House of Commons.
Mr. Klassen graduated with an undergraduate Honours Degree from
the University of Western Ontario in
1989. In 1992, Mr. Klassen received the Commemorative Medal for the
125th Anniversary of the Confederation of Canada in recognition of his significant
contribution to his community and country.
Martin reflected on the Company's first full year of operation
since listing on the TSX-V in August of 2014. "It has been a
year of significant accomplishments for our Company which include:
filing a patent for the world's first 3D printed graphene battery;
launching the sale of conductive filaments; and establishing and
expanding our filament production facilities. We have several other
projects in our development pipeline."
"Our company is rapidly moving from principally an R&D focus
to creating a variety of revenue models", added Elena Polyakova, Co-Chief Executive
Officer. "We have established a revenue channel with our
functional 3D filaments, now we are expanding our revenue
opportunities as a leading graphene manufacturer. The recent
acquisition of Graphene Labs (see August
12 new release), will allow our work with advanced material
polymers to expand into markets beyond the 3D printing sector. We
look forward to Ian joining our management team to work with us in
bringing these new revenue opportunities to fruition".
As well, the Company wishes to announce that, subject to
regulatory approval and in accordance with its shareholder approved
stock option plan, it has granted incentive stock options to Mr.
Klassen to purchase up to 200,000 common shares exercisable on or
before August 24, 2020 at a price of
$0.69 per share.
About Graphene 3D
Graphene 3D Lab is in the business of developing, manufacturing,
and marketing proprietary graphene-based nanocomposite materials
for various types of 3D printing, including fused filament
fabrication. The Company is also involved in the design,
manufacture, and marketing of 3D printers and related products for
domestic and international customers.
The Graphene 3D Lab facility is located in Calverton, NY and is equipped with material
processing and analytical equipment. The company has four US patent
applications pending for its technology. For more information on
Graphene 3D Lab, Inc., visit www.graphene3dlab.com.
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