RBR Management Changes

Frank admits he will also be keeping an eye on the corporate pub, Irene's, a venue of renown for live music in downtown Ottawa. Greg has led the engineering developments of the company for two years.

RBR has steadily grown to a company of 25 people and it produces a fine range of products with excellent customer support. It has a first rank reputation internationally for its instruments which are used to measure water quality in the oceans and on land.

The RBR story has had its recent challenges: business in 2009 was the best ever. However, 2010 started with a dramatic drop in sales and the first quarter was about 30% behind expectations. By hard work and diligence on everyone's part the company has maintained staff levels, continued product development, and the 2010 August sales surpass those of any previous year. To do all of this in the face of widespread recession and extreme currency exchange challenges is a great credit to the efforts of the staff and the sales agents worldwide.

We shall ensure that this is as seamless a transition as possible. Frank has already handed over to the internal team a lot of the customer and agent support efforts that he has led for the last decade, whilst he remains available to dispense wise counsel as required. You will soon see a steady stream of exciting new products flowing from the development efforts of the last couple of years. We intend to maintain the corporate philosophy of top quality instruments together with personal customer service, and we continue to build upon the experience and foundation that has been established. RBR moves towards its fortieth year in good shape and in good hands. We trust that you will offer Greg congratulations and enthusiastic support as he takes on his new role.