OXNARD, Calif., April 08, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Clean Diesel Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq:CDTI) (“CDTi” or “the Company”), a leader in advanced emission control technology, received notice from board members Charles R. Engles Ph.D. and Bernard H. ("Bud") Cherry of their intention not to stand for election when their terms expire in May 2016.
“On behalf of our board of directors, I wish to extend our sincerest gratitude to both Charles and Bud for their significant contributions during 24 years of combined service to the company,” stated Matthew Beale, CDTi’s CEO. “Both Charles and Bud have served on the CDTi Board of Directors since the business combination of CDTi and Catalytic Solutions, Inc. in October 2010, and previously as members of Catalytic Solutions’ Board. Charles’ leadership skills as Chairman of the Board and his experience in the platinum group metal industry and early stage technology companies have been invaluable. With over 40 years' experience in the energy sector, Bud’s wealth of knowledge, experience and insights in energy solutions businesses have greatly benefited the company. Together they have been instrumental in championing significant strategic and organizational change at the company; change that now positions CDTi for its next phase of driving profitable growth. We wish them the very best.”
About CDTi
CDTi develops advanced materials technology for the emissions control market. CDTi’s proprietary technologies provide high-value sustainable solutions to reduce hazardous emissions, increase energy efficiency and lower the carbon intensity of on- and off-road combustion engine systems. With a continuing focus on innovation-driven commercialization and global expansion, CDTi’s breakthrough Powder-to-Coat (P2C™) technology exploits the Company’s high-performance, advanced low-platinum group metal (PGM) emission reduction catalysts. Key technology platforms include Mixed Phase Catalyst (MPC®), Base Metal Activated Rhodium Support (BMARS™), Synergized PGM (SPGM™), Zero PGM (ZPGM™) and Spinel™. For more information, please visit www.cdti.com.
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