04/08/2008

Clearford Industries Inc. Announces Appointment of Director of Research and Development

Ottawa, Ontario – (April 08, 2008) – Clearford Industries Inc. (“Clearford”, TSX-V: CLI) announced today the appointment of Jill Lauren Hass to Director of Research and Development. Ms Hass joined Clearford in June 2005 as Project Engineer, supporting the deployment of Clearford’s Small Bore Sewer™ (SBS™). Jill is a member of the American Water Works Association, the Ontario On-site Wastewater Association, the Canadian Green Building Council, the Water Environment Federation, the Young Environmental Professionals, as well as Ottawa Women in Science and Engineering. Ms Hass has a degree in Civil Engineering, with a specialization in Water Resources, and a Masters in Environmental Engineering, both from the University of Ottawa.

“I am thrilled to have Jill focused on the task of research and IP creation for Clearford,” said Bruce Linton, President and CEO of Clearford. “Throughout the past three years, she has proven herself to be a dedicated and knowledgeable professional, who is committed to protecting the environment.”

The TSX Venture Exchange does not accept responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release. No Securities Commission or other regulatory authority having jurisdiction over Clearford has approved or disapproved of the information contained herein.

About Clearford Industries Inc.
Clearford Industries Inc. is comprised of two divisions: the Wastewater Systems Division and the Brooklin Concrete Division. The Wastewater Systems Division designs and implements the patented Small Bore Sewer™ (SBS™), a watertight small diameter wastewater collection system for developers, municipalities and First Nations communities who need to create, expand or upgrade their sewage systems. This solution provides servicing with superior operational and environmental performance at a significantly lower cost when compared to historic gravity sewers. With its first installation in 1989, the SBS™ has since had several installations within Canada and the U.S. The Brooklin Concrete Division has been in operation since 1952, with 4 locations in Ontario, including: Brooklin, Newmarket, Huntsville and Haliburton. A leading producer of septic tanks in Ontario, Brooklin manufactures precast concrete products ranging from interlocking pavers and patio slabs, to retaining walls and storage structures. For more information on Clearford Industries Inc., please visit www.clearford.com.

For more information contact:
Mr. Bruce Linton
President and CEO
Clearford Industries Inc.
Phone: (613) 599-6474 ext. 301
www.clearford.com