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Coe Newnes McGehee wins innovation award

Salmon Arm, BC, Canada - April 3, 2006
Coe Newnes McGehee today announced it was named the Innovative Organization of the Year by OSTEC, the Okanagan Science and Technology Council, at their annual Innovation Awards dinner Thursday night, March 30.

This award recognizes a leading organization that has demonstrated innovation, leadership, sound business practices and community involvement in the research, development and/or application of science or technology.

“We’re honored to be recognized by OSTEC as the Innovative Organization of the Year. Coe Newnes McGehee has a long and proud tradition of introducing new technologies and processes to the lumber and plywood industries,” stated Shawn Casey, Chairman and CEO of Coe Newnes McGehee. “Our people are always looking for ways to do things better and provide more value to our customers.”

During the OSTEC judges’ visit to the Coe Newnes McGehee facility in Salmon Arm, dimensions of innovation beyond product technology were presented and discussed. Product development processes and close working relationships with suppliers and key customers contribute to Coe Newnes McGehee’s ability to advance lumber recovery, grade and throughput.

Carl Flatman, Senior Research and Development Engineer, was honored as one of the finalists for the Innovator of the Year Award. This award recognizes a leading individual, who has demonstrated innovation, leadership, sound business practices and community involvement in research of science or technology and/or the development and application of science or technology. Carl has been instrumental in developing sensor technologies such as x-ray, microwave, and machine vision for automated lumber grading applications.

About Coe Newnes McGehee
Coe Newnes McGehee combines the resources and experience of two of the most respected industry leaders; Coe Manufacturing and Newnes/McGehee. Building on a reputation for quality, innovation and customer support, Coe Newnes McGehee offers the broadest range of machinery products and services for the lumber and veneer/plywood markets.

For more information, please contact:

Miki Tokola
Director of Marketing
503.268.4009
E-Mail: mtokoka@coenm.com

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