VANCOUVER, BC — June 10, 2010 – IBC Advanced Alloys Corp. (TSX.V:IB) (“IBC” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that it has appointed Kevin Raftery as a Special Advisor to the Company’s Beralcast® division. He is one of the co-inventors of Beralcast(r) technology and is named on US Patents 5,603,780 and 5,421,916. Mr. Raftery’s advisory services will focus on assisting the Company with its Beralcast(r) marketing and operating plan as well as helping to develop the longer-term business strategy for Beralcast®.
Mr. Raftery is currently the Director of Tactical Reconnaissance Systems for ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance) systems for a Fortune 500 company which is a leading global supplier of systems and services to the aerospace and defense industry. He has direct experience and understanding of Beralcast’s many aerospace, military and commercial applications and is a strong supporter of the advanced beryllium aluminum alloy’s potential.
“We are delighted to have the opportunity of Kevin’s support to our Beralcast® division and have the benefit of his longstanding and in-depth knowledge of this alloy, its technology and the market,” said Anthony Dutton, President and CEO of IBC Advanced Alloys. “Apart from Ray White, President of Beralcast®, Kevin is probably the most knowledgeable person we know concerning this alloy’s remarkable characteristics and its enormous potential, not only in the aerospace sector, but also in a wide range of commercial applications. IBC has already had very positive market feedback since our acquisition of the technology,” continued Dutton, “and we are looking forward to working with Kevin as we develop the market for the family of beryllium aluminum Beralcast® alloys.”
About IBC Advanced Alloys Corp.
IBC is an integrated manufacturer and distributor of rare metals (beryllium) based alloys and related products serving a variety of industries including nuclear energy, defence, automotive, telecommunications and a range of industrial applications. IBC has 80 employees and is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada with production facilities in Pennsylvania, Indiana, Massachusetts and Missouri. Additionally, IBC owns prospective beryllium properties in the Western US and Brazil covering approximately 9,500 hectares. IBC is creating a dynamic global beryllium and advanced alloys company. IBC’s common shares are traded on the TSX Venture Exchange under the symbol “IB”.
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IBC Advanced Alloys Corp.
Ian Tootill, Director of Corporate Communications
(604) 685-6263 ext 110
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Website: www.ibcadvancedalloys.com
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