FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
AUGUST 26, 2019

Russell Patterson Joins Canature WaterGroup as Executive Vice President

Carmel, IN – Canature WaterGroup is pleased to announce the addition of Russell Patterson as Executive Vice President (EVP) of Business Development. Russ will be leading our Rainfresh® retail sales initiatives in the U.S.A. and Mexico and will be responsible for overall sales strategy in Mexico.

An accomplished leader with extensive business strategy and operational management experience, Russell has spent 34-years building his career in the water conditioning and retail industries. During his 20-year career with Marmon Water LLC (a Berkshire Hathaway company), he held successive management positions including serving as president of EcoWater Systems (2016-18) and of KX Technologies LLC (2007-2015). Prior to joining Marmon Water, Patterson learned the consumer goods industry through his 14-years at Electrolux.

“Over the years, Russell has earned a reputation as a visionary leader who knows what it takes to successfully grow a profitable business. His unique blend of marketing and operational acumen led to the significant growth and strong market position of both EcoWater and KX Technologies. We look forward to having him join our executive management team as we pursue new growth and business opportunities,” said Don Fettes Canature CEO & President.

ABOUT CANATURE WATERGROUP
Canature NA Inc. sells residential and commercial water treatment products through both the Independent Water Dealer and Professional Plumbing Channels as well as excelling at private brand solutions for large specialty distributors. The company is a subsidiary of Canature Health Technology Group Co. Ltd. and is responsible for the business and operations in the United States, Canada and Mexico. Canature WaterGroup has been serving the North American water industry for fifty years and has six distribution facilities.

ABOUT ENVIROGARD
Envirogard was founded and incorporated in 1970. The Company has built a reputation as the premier Canadian manufacturer in the retail sector, with long standing customer relationships. Products are designed, manufactured and assembled at the Company’s 21,300 square-foot manufacturing facility in Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada.

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Media Contact: Jill Clark, Marketing Manager; e-mail: jill.clark@canaturewg.com