Hire is significant for industry leader looking towards its
future
TORONTO, May 14, 2024
/CNW/ - IKO Industries, a global leader in the manufacturing and
distribution of roofing, waterproofing and insulation products
announced today that it has recently named Darren Rafter as it's Director of
Sustainability.
Mr. Rafter brings nearly a decade of experience in the Corporate
Sustainability field to IKO's operations, previously working for
Canadian based companies FGF Brands and Lantic Sugar.
"We are very excited to have Darren joining the IKO family,"
stated Guy Tremblay, Vice President
of Operations for IKO North America. "Sustainability is a field of
growing importance, not just for our industry, but for business in
general. To have someone with Darren's experience coming to
work with us to establish our sustainability practices on an
enterprise basis is a significant step, and we're excited about
what the future holds for us with his guidance in this field. Like
our partnership with Northstar in Calgary and our pilot project in Hawkesbury that seeks to achieve a zero-waste
goal for the plant, this is another step forward in a much longer
process of becoming a leader in sustainability in our
industry."
"I am very excited to join IKO and integrate sustainability
across all areas of the organization," noted Rafter. "I am looking
forward to building on the successful and impactful projects and
programs already in place, to become a leader in sustainability in
the building materials industry."
About IKO
IKO is a world-wide leader in the roofing, waterproofing and
insulation industry for residential and commercial markets. A
vertically integrated company, IKO operates more than 35
manufacturing plants throughout North
America and Europe. IKO is a family-owned business
established in 1951.
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