(TSX:BUI)

WINNIPEG, Sept. 20, 2018 /CNW/ - The Board of Directors of Buhler Industries Inc. (Buhler Industries) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Marat Nogerov as President effective immediately. Mr. Nogerov joins Buhler Industries from Rostselmash Combine Plant, LLC where he has worked since 2000 after he graduated from Rostov State University with a major in Economics. During his career Mr. Nogerov held positions in Production Planning, Logistics and Sales. In 2008, he was promoted to Deputy Director of Production. In 2012, he was appointed to the position of Director of After Market Sales. 

Concurrently, Mr. Dmitry Lyubimov stepped down effective immediately, as Buhler Industries President after 11 years of service and contributions towards building Buhler Industries into a $300 million dollar Company.

"We are thankful for Dmitry's passion and strategic guidance and our entire team wishes him well in his future endeavors," stated Mr. Yury Ryazanov, Chief Executive Officer and Director. "The Board is extremely pleased to welcome Marat as our new President. He has demonstrated strong leadership, operational expertise and industry knowledge that will be instrumental in ensuring that Buhler Industries continues to expand its position as a provider of farm machinery."

"I am honoured by the Board's confidence in me and our leadership team," said Mr. Nogerov. "Buhler Industries has an incredible opportunity in the farm machinery market. To realize our considerable potential, we must focus our energy and continue to transform our product offering. A big part of my mandate is to accelerate our ability to bring great reliable products to our customers and profitability to the Company. I have the utmost confidence in the capabilities of our team and look forward to working closely with them to drive our success."

About Buhler Industries

Buhler Industries is headquartered in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada and is a publicaly traded Company on the TSX (TSX: BUI). The Company manufactures and distributes its product through several brand names including Versatile and Farm King. The Versatile line of equipment consists of tractors, sprayers, combines, tillage and air seeders. Farm King supplies augers, mowers, bale carriers, snowblowers, compact implements, sprayers, tillage and front end loaders. The Company has manufacturing facilities and warehouses in both Canada and the United States.

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