TUCSON, Ariz., June 13, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Bourque Industries,
Inc. (Pink Sheets: BORK), which is developing carbon metal alloys
and related product applications using a patented process
called Kryron, announced today that it has entered into a
scientific consulting agreement, adding depth to the
organization.
Mr. Robert Rieger was added as a
Technical and Scientific Consultant. Robert "Bob" Rieger is a
highly experienced corporate executive in the business development
and manufacturing of advanced materials. Bob enjoyed a very
successful 39-year career primarily leading global specialty
chemical and advanced materials businesses at the most senior
levels. During this time, Bob served as president, CEO, COO,
group VP and group president of companies and businesses with
annual revenues in the $30 million to
over $1 billion range.
Bob earned his Bachelor and Masters Degree in Ceramic
Engineering in 1972 and 1973 respectively from Georgia Tech.
Additionally he was awarded a Masters Degree in Business
Administration from Syracuse University
in 1977.
Most recently, Bob served as a member of the board and COO of M
Cubed Technologies, a leading producer of ballistic armor plates
for the military and other applications in the electronics, optics
and industrial wear industries. Prior to M Cubed he was President
of Global Laboratory Products for Fisher Scientific International
in New Hampshire and a Senior
Group VP at Ferro Corporation, managing electronic materials and
specialty materials businesses. From 1994 to 1997 Bob was
headquartered in London as
managing director of an international minerals business for
Cookson Matthey. Bob served as
Vice President and President of Tam Ceramics, a subsidiary of
Cookson Group in Niagara Falls
from 1979 until 1994. Before Tam, Bob spent the first 5 years
of his career with Corning Inc.
He holds membership in the American Ceramic Society, Keramos
(Ceramic Engineering Honorary), Sigma Xi (Research Society of
North America) and the National
Institute of Ceramic Engineers. Additionally, he is a
recipient of the Young Ceramic Engineer's Award of the American
Ceramic Society for 1990, and was named a Distinguished Engineering
Alumnus of Georgia Tech in 1995.
Matthew Schissler, Chairman
commented: "The Board is delighted to add Bob to the
team. Bob brings tremendous knowledge of both material
science and industry trends that will be keys in determining the
Company's direction. Bob will be instrumental in providing
the Company and shareholders valuable guidance on Kryron, its
applications, competitiveness, potential industries and both a
short and long vision of Bourque Industries' future."
About Bourque Industries
Bourque Industries, Inc. is a development stage company pursuing
advanced materials science techniques to develop and
produce metal alloys and related product applications
using what management believes may be a revolutionary
metal-alloying process, Kryron. Management believes
Kryronized alloys may have a potential for paradigm-shifting
applications across a wide range of industries, including ballistic
armor, electrical, aviation, automotive, mining, medical devices,
agriculture and heavy equipment, consumer electronics, and
more. Our fundamental goal is to prove up the particular
qualities of Kryron, and then seek to establish broad market
penetration across a wide range of industries. Please visit
www.bourqueindustries.com.
CONTACT: info@bourqueindustries.com
This release includes forward-looking statements within the
meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section
27E of the Securities Act of 1934. Statements contained in this
release that are not historical facts may be deemed to be
forward-looking statements. Investors are cautioned that
forward-looking statements are inherently uncertain. Actual
performance and results may differ materially from that projected
or suggested herein due to certain risks and uncertainties
including, without limitation, ability to obtain financing and
regulatory and shareholder approvals for anticipated actions. Such
statements are based on management's current expectations and are
subject to certain factors, risks and uncertainties that may cause
actual results, events and performance to differ materially from
those referred to or implied by such statements. In addition,
actual or future results may differ materially from those
anticipated depending on a variety of factors, including continued
maintenance of favorable license arrangements, success of market
research identifying new product opportunities, successful
introduction of new products, continued product innovation, sales
and earnings growth, ability to attract and retain key personnel,
and general economic conditions affecting consumer spending.
Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these
forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof.
BORK does not intend to update any of the forward-looking
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except as may be required by law.
SOURCE Bourque Industries, Inc.