IPSCO Names New Chief Financial Officer
Lisle, Illinois, June 29, 2000 -- IPSCO Inc. (NYSE: IPS) announced today that Robert Ratliff would assume the post of Vice President and Chief Financial Officer on 1 July. He succeeds Edwin Tiefenbach who retires as Chief Financial Officer following a 35-year career with the company.
Prior to June Ratliff was controller of a large Illinois headquartered company which had been listed on the New York Stock Exchange prior to its takeover by another firm. Although new to the steel business Ratliff has 27 years experience in financial and accounting roles and among other credentials holds an M.B.A. in accounting from DePaul University. He reports to Roger Phillips, President and Chief Executive Officer, and will be located at IPSCO's Lisle, Illinois operational headquarters.
As a mini-mill flat rolled steel producer since 1960, IPSCO has over 40 years of experience producing a diversified group of steel products and providing value-added materials to its customers. The company is recognized as a leader in using technology to produce high quality products in the most efficient way and at the lowest possible cost. The company has processing operations throughout the United States and Canada.
Company Contact:
Anne Parker
Vice President Trade Policy and Communications
IPSCO Inc.
Tel: 630-810-4790
or
Roger Phillips
President and Chief Executive Officer
Tel: 306-924-7262