PhosCan Chemical Corp., Toronto, has named Janet Lowe to the position of executive vice president. She will assume a variety of responsibilities, including environmental, governmental, and First Nations relations, and report to Stephen Case, president and CEO. Lowe will supervise the environmental permitting process, develop and implement community support programs and training programs, and direct numerous special projects necessary for the development of the Martison Project. Lowe is an environmental scientist with over eighteen years of experience in the consulting industry.
PhosCan is currently conducting a pre-feasibility evaluation program on the Martison Phosphate Project located near Hearst, Ont. The project entails the development of a phosphoric acid plant, utilizing the Martison phosphate deposit and sulfuric acid from the Ontario base-metal smelters.
Retired industry veteran John Bergdoll, 83, Indianapolis, passed away May 16 after a brief illness. A WWII veteran, he owned and operated The Bergdoll Co. for over 20 years before selling it to Frick Services. Bergdoll’s wife of 58 years, Kathleen, passed away May 2. He is survived by a son, a daughter, and four grandchildren.