Newalta Income Fund Announces Satellite Acquisition
CALGARY, ALBERTA--Newalta Income Fund ("Newalta") announces that it has closed today the acquisition of an oilfield satellite facility near Redwater, Alberta. The acquisition includes oil production with development potential. The acquisition is consistent with the Fund's strategy to acquire and develop satellite operations to increase geographic coverage. "We are pursuing additional acquisition opportunities which complement our existing business and which can be completed at responsible prices," said Ron Sifton, Senior Vice President, Finance and Chief Financial Officer of Newalta. Newalta Income Fund is an open-ended trust that maximizes the inherent value in certain industrial wastes through recovery of saleable products and recycling, rather than disposal. Through an integrated network of 37 state-of-the-art facilities, Newalta delivers world-class solutions to a broad customer base of national and international corporations, in a range of industries, including the automotive, forestry, pulp and paper, manufacturing, mining, oil and gas, petrochemical, and transportation services industries. With a strong track record of profitable growth and environmental stewardship, Newalta is focused on leveraging its proven competencies in new service sectors and geographic markets from coast to coast.
For further information: Newalta Income Fund - Ronald L. Sifton, Senior Vice President, Finance and Chief Financial Officer, (403) 206-2684; Website: www.newalta.com