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Conifex Announces Completion of Note Maturity Extension 0

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA — (Marketwire) — 12/10/12 — Further to its news release of December 4, 2012, Conifex Timber Inc. ("Conifex" or the "Company") (TSX VENTURE: CFF) today announced that it has completed the extension of maturity of its $12.0 million principal amount of senior secured notes (the "Notes") to December 31, 2013. The interest rate on the Notes remains unchanged, a one percent extension fee was paid and, if the Notes are repaid after June 30,

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VAPR Planning to Enter the Asian Market, Beginning in Macau 0

LOS ANGELES, CA — (Marketwire) — 12/10/12 — VaporBrands International, Inc. (PINKSHEETS: VAPR) ("VAPR") is planning to introduce Vapor Brand Domestic-s ("VBD-s") personal electronic vaporizing units ("PEVUs") into the Asian market initially targeting Macau. VAPR hopes to unseat the market dominance of combustible tobacco products in China-s Special Administrative Region (SAR) of Macau. China is the world-s largest producer and consumer of combustible tobacco pro

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MFRI Announces Third Quarter 2012 Results and Significant Increase in Order Backlog 0

NILES, IL — (Marketwire) — 12/07/12 — (NASDAQ: MFRI)Sales were $58 million in the current quarter down from $71 million in the prior-year quarter. Piping systems sales decreased $8.9 million in the quarter driven by a decline in U.S. sales partially offset by an increase in sales in the Middle East. Filtration products- sales decreased by $3.3 million due primarily to reduced demand for fabric filters.Gross profit was $11.4 million in the current quarter down from $12.4 million in the prior-

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West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. („WFT“): Dividend Notice 0

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA — (Marketwire) — 12/06/12 — The Board of Directors of West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. (TSX: WFT) has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.14 per share on the Common shares and Class B Common shares in the capital of the Company, payable on December 28, 2012 to shareholders of record on December 18, 2012.Dividends are designated to be eligible dividends pursuant to subsection 89(14) of the Income Tax Act (Canada) and any applicable provincial legislation pertaining to

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Fortress Paper Adopts Shareholder Rights Plan 0

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA — (Marketwire) — 12/06/12 — Fortress Paper Ltd. ("Fortress Paper" or the "Company") (TSX: FTP) announces that its board of directors has adopted a shareholder rights plan (the "Rights Plan").The Rights Plan has been adopted to ensure, to the extent possible, that all shareholders of the Company are treated fairly and equally in connection with any take-over bid or other acquisition of control of the Company and that the Company-s boa

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No Decision yet on Rebuild of Lakeland Mills Sawmill 0

PRINCE GEORGE, BRITISH COLUMBIA — (Marketwire) — 12/04/12 — Lakeland Mills Ltd. today extended congratulations to Hampton Affiliates on its decision to rebuild the Babine Forest Products sawmill in Burns Lake."The explosion and fire that destroyed the Babine mill last January was a tragedy that had devastating impacts on the Burns Lake region," said Greg Stewart, president of Sinclar Group Forest Products, of which Lakeland Mills is a division. "We are extremely happy for the

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International Barrier Technology Announces Board of Directors and Officers 0

WATKINS, MN — (Marketwire) — 12/04/12 — (TSX VENTURE: IBH) (OTCBB: IBTGF) held its annual general meeting on Friday, November 30, 2012. Shareholders approved all matters put before them at the meeting. Messrs. Michael D. Huddy, David J. Corcoran and Victor A. Yates were elected directors of the Company for the ensuing year.The Board has reappointed Michael D. Huddy as President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company and appointed Melissa McElwee as Chief Financial Officer in place of Dav

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Conifex Announces Agreement in Principle to Extend Note Maturity and Corporate Change 0

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA — (Marketwire) — 12/04/12 — Conifex Timber Inc. (TSX VENTURE: CFF) ("Conifex" or the "Company") today announced that it has reached an agreement in principle to extend the maturity date of its $12.0 million of senior secured notes to December 31, 2013, subject to final documentation and other customary conditions. The interest rate on the notes will remain unchanged, there will be a one percent extension fee and, if the Notes are repaid after

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Northwest Pipe Company Elevates Montross to Chief Executive Officer 0

VANCOUVER, WA — (Marketwire) — 12/03/12 — Northwest Pipe Company (NASDAQ: NWPX), a leading manufacturer of welded steel pipe for the water transmission and energy infrastructure markets, today announces Scott Montross will become President and Chief Executive Officer on January 1, 2013 as part of a planned transition. Current President and Chief Executive Officer, Richard Roman, will assume the role of Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors. Mr. Roman has been President and CEO since 2

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