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Frank Dottori to run GreenField Ethanol’s Cellulosic Ethanol division

TORONTO

GreenField Ethanol, Canada's largest ethanol producer, today announced the appointment of Frank Dottori as Managing Director of its Cellulosic Ethanol division. Dottori is leading the expansion of the company's ethanol strategy to include the next generation of renewable fuels – cellulosic ethanol derived from biomass.

"We are thrilled to have one of Canada's most accomplished business leaders guiding our cellulosic ethanol strategy," said GreenField Ethanol President and CEO Robert Gallant. "There is increasing public and government support for green alternatives to fossil fuels. We believe cellulosic ethanol will make a significant contribution toward satisfying these fuel needs."

After founding Tembec Inc. in 1972, Frank Dottori served as the company's President and CEO from 1979 until his retirement in 2006. Under his leadership, Tembec grew from one small pulp mill to a leading international forest products company.

Dottori's team will follow two parallel paths toward commercializing cellulosic ethanol in Canada. The first involves extensive laboratory research to develop biochemical process technology for converting plant fibres into ethanol. The second is a strategic relationship in the area of gasification – a process that has been successful in producing ethanol from feedstocks such as municipal waste streams and wood fibre. Dottori has chosen Bob Benson, a chemical engineer with 40 years of R&D experience in the biofuels, biochemical and forest products industries, to lead the company's cellulosic ethanol research and development efforts.

"GreenField is leveraging its experience and know-how to put new ethanol production technologies to work," said Dottori. "These are exciting times, as we engage in highly practical research and development and build strategic relationships to make cellulosic ethanol a commercial reality. Expect some key announcements from us in the coming weeks."