SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
Current Report Pursuant
to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): May 13, 1998
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Dura Products International, Inc.
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(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
Ontario, Canada
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(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)
0-22943 00-0000000
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(Commission File Number) (I.R.S. Employer I.D. No.)
60 Carrier Drive, Etobicoke, Ontario M9W 5R1
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(Address of Principal Executive Offices, Including Zip Code)
(416) 679-0556
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(Registrant's Telephone Number, Including Area Code)
Not Applicable
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(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
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Item 5. Other Events.
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The Registrant incorporates herein by reference the press release
made available to the public on May 13, 1998, a copy of which is included in
this report as Exhibit 20. The press release refers to the appointment of
Michael P. Zuk to the Board of Directors and to the position of Chief Execu-
tive Officer of the Company.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,
the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by
the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
DURA PRODUCTS INTERNATIONAL, INC.
Date: June 4, 1998 By: /s/ Carl D. McMurray
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Carl D. McMurray
Chief Financial Officer
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Current Report on Form 8-K
DURA PRODUCTS INTERNATIONAL, INC.
Exhibit Sequential
Number Description of Exhibit Page No.
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20 Press Release dated May 13, 1998 5
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EXHIBIT 20
DURA PRODUCTS INTERNATIONAL, INC.
60 Carrier Drive, Etobicoke, Ontario M9W 5R1
PRESS RELEASE
For Immediate Release
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May 13, 1998
Listed: CDN (Canadian Dealing Network) Current Price: $3.80
Symbol: DURP Shares Outstanding: 22,588,264
Dura Products International announces appointment of Michael P. Zuk to Board
of Directors and CEO of the Company
Toronto, ON - Keith Carrigan, President of the Company today announced that
the Board of Directors appointed Mr. Michael P. Zuk to the Board. Michael Zuk
will also assume the responsibilities of Chief Executive Officer.
Mr. Carrigan stated "the management team is currently running at full tilt
completing the commercialization of the Toronto facility, bringing the Boston
facility online, advancing additional joint venture arrangements and pallet
leasing opportunities. The appointment of Mr. Zuk as CEO adds substantial
experience to our management team in terms of strategic planning, corporate
development and finance. With this appointment, the management team is
better positioned to advance the Company's products and to develop current
market opportunities." Mr. Zuk's primary responsibilities are the negotiation
and structuring of joint ventures, raising of capital and management of
institutional relationships. Mr. Carrigan's primary responsibilities will be
the commercialization of the technology and production related issues.
Dura Products International, Inc. is an eco-efficient producer of a pro-
prietary composite material made from a combination of recycled post
consumer/post industrial plastics and cellulose fibre. The Duraskid pallet
is the first product manufactured from the composite material.
For more information, contact:
Investor Relations: Chinggis Capital Corp., contact Robert Zuk
Tel: 416-740-2426; Fax: 416-740-7785; E-mail: [email protected]
Website: [email protected]
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