NORTH PLAINS, Ore.,
May 15, 2019 /PRNewswire/
-- Jewett-Cameron Trading Company Ltd. ("Jewett-Cameron")
(NASDAQ:JCTCF) is deeply saddened to announce that Donald Boone, Company co-founder and Chairman of
the Board, passed away in the evening of Thursday, May 9th.
Don served as President and CEO from 1984 until 2017 when he
voluntarily relinquished his executive positions while continuing
as Chairman of the Board of Directors. As Chairman, Mr. Boone
oversaw the successful transition and integration of experienced
new management and directors which has positioned the company for
continued success.
"The passing of Don Boone is a
tremendous loss for everyone who knew him. On behalf of the entire
Company, we send our condolences to Boone family," said
Charlie Hopewell, President and CEO.
"We at Jewett-Cameron will continue to operate the Company with the
same core principles and commitment of service to our customers,
suppliers, employees and shareholders that Don established."
About Jewett-Cameron Trading Company Ltd.
Jewett-Cameron Trading Company is a holding company that,
through its subsidiaries (Jewett-Cameron Companies), operate out of
facilities located in North Plains,
Oregon. Those businesses consist of the manufacturing and
distribution of patented and patent pending specialty metal
products, wholesale distribution of wood products, seed processing
and sales, and sales of industrial tools and clamps. The Company's
brands include Lucky Dog, Animal House and AKC licensed products in
the expanding pet market; fencing products under the
Adjust-A-Gates, Fit-Right, Perimeter Patrol, and INFINITY Euro
fence systems brands; Early Start, Spring
Gardner, and Weatherguard for greenhouses; and TrueShade for
patio umbrellas, furniture covers and canopies. Additional
information about the Company and its products can be found the
Company's website at www.jewettcameron.com.
Forward-looking Statements
The information in this release contains certain forward-looking
statements that anticipate future trends and events. These
statements are based on certain assumptions that may prove to be
erroneous and are subject to certain risks, including but not
limited to, the uncertainties of the Company's new product
introductions, the risks of increased competition and technological
change in the Company's industry, and other factors detailed in the
Company's SEC filings. Accordingly, actual results may
differ, possibly materially, from predictions contained herein.
For further information, contact:
Charlie Hopewell
President and CEO
(503) 647-0110
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