CE Franklin Ltd. announces CFO Change

CALGARY, June 8, 2011 /PRNewswire/ - CE FRANKLIN LTD. (TSX.CFT, NASDAQ.CFK) is pleased to announce the promotion of Mr. Derren Newell to the position of chief financial officer ("CFO").  Mr. Newell, previously Financial Controller has extensive experience and expertise in finance, accounting, audit, tax and a wealth of experience with strategic and operational support in the energy and distribution industries.

Mr. Newell succeeds Mr. Mark Schweitzer who is leaving CE Franklin to pursue an opportunity with an oil sands development company.

"Our succession planning and bench strength allows a strong performer to step into the role to continue to advance CE Franklin's strategies," said Michael West, President and CEO. "On behalf of our board of directors and management team, I would like to thank Mark for his commitment and contribution during his tenure at CE Franklin. Mark helped move forward our acquisition and diversification strategies and Derren will help us continue on this path," added Mr. West.

Derren Newell will start the role immediately and Mr. Schweitzer will ensure a smooth transition.

About CE Franklin

For more than half a century, CE Franklin has been a leading supplier of products and services to the energy industry. CE Franklin distributes pipe, valves, flanges, fittings, production equipment, tubular products and other general oilfield supplies to oil and gas producers in Canada as well as to the oil sands, refining, heavy oil, petrochemical, forestry and mining industries.  These products are distributed through its 45 branches, which are situated in towns and cities serving particular oil and gas fields of the western Canadian sedimentary basin.

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SOURCE CE Franklin Ltd.