McCoy Corporation Announces Management Changes

EDMONTON, Oct. 11, 2012 /CNW/ - McCoy Corporation ("McCoy" or "the Company") (TSX:MCB), a supplier of innovative products and services for the global energy industry, today announced that Milica Stolic will step down as Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective December 31, 2012. In addition, the Company announced that Kenny Watt has been appointed as Vice President (VP) of Global Services for McCoy's Drilling and Completions division, effective immediately.

"On behalf of everyone at McCoy, I want to thank Milica for her dedication, contributions and tremendous effort during her 13 year career with McCoy," said Jim Rakievich. "Milica has been instrumental in the growth McCoy has experienced over the last decade, and the Board of Directors, management and staff would like to wish Milica the best in her future endeavors."

Ms. Stolic will continue her responsibilities until the end of the year and McCoy will initiate a search for Ms. Stolic's replacement immediately.

Based in Aberdeen, Scotland, Mr. Watt will develop McCoy's global service and support organization through various strategic locations worldwide.

"Part of McCoy's growth strategy is to increase our international Drilling and Completions sales footprint, and we are building a strong management team to support this initiative," said Jim Rakievich, President and CEO of McCoy. "Mr. Watt's extensive international experience will provide invaluable guidance as McCoy continues to grow our global service organization."

Mr. Watt has worked in the oil and gas sector for more than 20 years. At Baker Hughes, he was responsible for the global tubular running services division as VP, Tubular Running Services, Integrated Operations. Mr. Watt also served as VP Tubular and Completion Services for BJ Services Company, leading the global operations, safety, quality, strategic growth and financial planning efforts.  He has significant experience in the international drilling and completions industry, particularly in Europe, Asia Pacific, North America, Russia and the Middle East.

About McCoy

McCoy provides innovative products and services to the global energy industry. McCoy's two segments, Energy Products & Services and Mobile Solutions, operate internationally through direct sales and distributors with its operations based out of Western Canada and the U.S. Gulf Coast. McCoy's corporate office is located in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada with offices in Alberta, British Columbia, Louisiana, and Texas.

Forward-Looking Information

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SOURCE: McCoy Corporation

Mr. Jim Rakievich
McCoy Corporation
President and Chief Executive Officer
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E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.mccoyglobal.com