EDMONTON, Alta. — Raydan Manufacturing Inc. has announced the appointment of the company’s sales and marketing representative, Rita Stegerman, to the Canadian Transportation Equipment Association (CTEA) board of directors.

The CTEA is an organization comprised of commercial vehicle manufacturers, their dealers, component manufacturers, and service providers who promote excellence in commercial vehicle manufacturing through the development of standard practices. The CTEA also initiates and encourages research and development programs to improve component and vehicle design.

“It’s an honour to have a representative from Raydan Manufacturing Inc. on the board of the Canadian Transportation Equipment Association,” said Ray English, Raydan president and CEO. “Mrs. Stegerman has been instrumental in helping Raydan achieve its goals, and is working diligently to push the company towards obtaining a national safety mark. One of her recent projects was representing the company in working with a joint venture partner on a bid proposal for the Canadian Dept. of National Defense, which resulted in the successful awarding of a large military project. Mrs. Stegerman has worked in various departments of the Company and is currently a member of the sales team working at the OEM level. Her energy and enthusiasm are sure to be an asset to the CTEA board of directors.”

The appointment is for a two-year term, ending October 2007. For more information visit www.ctea.on.ca