February 14, 2008, Toronto, ON – Media are invited to join the Honourable Jim Prentice, Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for the National Research Council Canada (NRC), as he recognizes the innovative accomplishments of Sault Ste. Marie-based firm, Forest BioProducts Inc.
Forest BioProducts is a leader in biodiesel production technologies that allow small-scale producers to produce their own fuel from a variety of feedstocks.
Date: Friday, February 15, 2008
Time: 12:15 p.m. EST
Place: Forest BioProducts Inc., 178 Drive-In Road, Unit 1, Sault Ste. Marie (Ontario)
Dignitaries: The Honourable Jim Prentice, Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for NRC, Pat Mortimer, Vice-President, Technology and Industry Support, NRC and Dr. Luc Deschesne, President and CEO, Forest BioProducts Inc.
NRC works hand in hand with partners from industry, government and universities to help ignite the spark of innovation in communities across the country and give Canadian companies a competitive edge in today's marketplace.
For more information, please visit the NRC Web site at http://www.nrc-cnrc.gc.ca, or contact:
Claudine LaforceCommunications OfficerNational Research Council CanadaTel.: 613-998-5521Claudine.Laforce@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca
Deirdra McCrackenPress SecretaryOffice of the Honourable Jim PrenticeMinister of IndustryTel.: 613-995-9001McCracken.Deirdra@ic.gc.ca
