Intertape Polymer Group Inc. elects new director

Intertape Polymer Group Inc. announced that Mr. James Pantelidis has been confirmed as a new member of the Company's Board of Directors, following Intertape's 2012 annual meeting of shareholders held on May 16, 2012. 

Mr. Pantelidis has extensive experience, both at Executive operating positions and as a Board member. He is currently Chairman of the Board of Parkland Fuel Corporation and has been Chairman and Director of EnerCare Inc. since 2002. He also serves on the Boards of RONA Inc., Industrial Alliance Insurance and Financial Services Inc. In addition, he is a member of a number of Board Committees. Mr. Pantelidis has a Bachelor of Science degree and a Master of Business Administration degree, both from McGill University.

Intertape Polymer Group Inc. is a recognized leader in the development, manufacture and sale of a variety of paper and film based pressure sensitive and water activated tapes, specialized polyolefin films, woven fabrics and complementary packaging systems for industrial and retail use. Headquartered in Montreal, Quebec and Bradenton, Florida, the Company employs approximately 1,800 employees with operations in 19 locations, including 12 manufacturing facilities in North America and one in Europe.