10/08/2009

Clearford Announces the Appointment of Bruce Linton as President
and CEO

Ottawa, Ontario – (August 10, 2009) – Clearford Industries Inc. (“Clearford” or the “Company”, TSX-V: CLI) today announced the appointment of Bruce Linton as President and CEO.  Mr. Linton replaces John Kelly who has held this position since August 2008.  Mr. Kelly will remain as a Director of the Company.
 
Mr. Linton was previously Clearford’s President and CEO from January 2005 to July 2008 when, under obligations as part of the purchase by Armtec Limited Partnership of Clearford’s Brooklin Concrete Division, he entered into a consulting contract with Armtec.   Prior to joining Clearford in 2005, he was the General Manager and Re-Founder of ComputerLand, President and Co-Founder of webHancer Corp., and worked in various capacities at CrossKeys and Newbridge Networks.  
 
Mr. Linton expressed confidence in the future of Clearford, “I have always been excited about this Company, and I believe that the global demand for Clearford’s integrated system is very strong. I am delighted to be given the opportunity to lead Clearford to success,” he said.
 
Company Chairman, Rod Bryden said, “This past year has been pivotal for Clearford. After completing sale of the Brooklin Concrete Division, Clearford carefully assessed its technology and the evolving market for wastewater management. The company’s Small Bore Sewer™ (SBS™) has been enhanced by two years of research and development to deliver the highest quality of effluent for treatment to potable quality, and collection of methane from decomposing solids, at substantially lower cost than traditional sewage collection and treatment systems.  The strategy to integrate the SBS™ with state-of-the-art MBR and Reverse Osmosis technology will deliver a low cost system to receive wastewater and return clean water to the environment and methane for production of electricity. We are delighted that Bruce Linton has agreed to return to Clearford.  His depth of industry knowledge and wide-reaching understanding of the market potential for Clearford’s technology will position the Company very favorably as it continues its evolution,” concluded Mr. Bryden.
 
Mr. Bryden recognized the excellent work of the outgoing CEO, “John Kelly has been instrumental in moving the company forward. We are grateful for his significant contribution, and pleased that he will continue providing valuable input as a member of Clearford’s Board of Directors.”  
 
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About Clearford Industries Inc.

Clearford Industries Inc. operating unit, 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. For more information on Clearford Industries Inc., please visit www.clearford.com.

For more information contact:
Mr. John Kelly
President and CEO
Clearford Industries Inc.
Phone: (613) 599-6474 ext. 307
www.clearford.com