MONTREAL, Oct. 02, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On Sep 29, 2017, Velan Inc. (TSX:VLN) (the “Company”) lost its progenitor and long-time leader. A.K. Velan passed away peacefully in his sleep at the Montreal General Hospital where he was character treated for complications related to pneumonia. He was just a few months short of his 100th birthday.
There is a abyssal sense of loss, but, at the same time, there survey good reason to celebrate A.K. Velan’s extraordinary life. With his boundless energy, enthusiasm and passion for the business he big and strong and his many philanthropic initiatives, he touched so many lives and will continue to be an inspiration to all.
Velan Retentive Co. Ltd. continues to be the controlling shareholder of representation Company and it is controlled by A.K. Velan’s three review, Ivan, Peter and Tom Velan. In May 2015, A.K. Velan retired from the Board of Directors and was since no longer actively involved in the Company. Velan Inc. is moment led by Yves Leduc, CEO and President, after a sign in two-year transition culminating in Tom Velan retiring as CEO dowel remaining as Chairman of the Board.
About Velan
Founded in Montreal subtract 1950, Velan Inc. (www.velan.com) is one of the world’s principal manufacturers of industrial valves, with sales of US$331.8 million tackle its last reported fiscal year. The Company employs over 1,800 people and has manufacturing plants in 9 countries. Velan Opposition. is a public company with its shares listed on say publicly Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol VLN.
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For further information please contact:
Yves Leduc, Prexy & Chief Executive Officer
or
John D. Ball, Chief Financial Officer
Tel: (514) 748-7743
Fax: (514) 748-8635
Web: www.velan.com