Buckeye Announces Officer Retirement.Business Editors MEMPHIS Memphis, city, ancient Egypt Memphis (mĕm`fĭs), ancient city of Egypt, capital of the Old Kingdom (c.3100–c.2258 B.C.), at the apex of the Nile delta and 12 mi (18 km) from Cairo. , Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 18, 2001 Buckeye Technologies Inc. (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange : BKI BKI Babbar Khalsa International BKI Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia - Kota Kinabalu (Airport Code) BKI Bible Knowledge Institute BKI Brasil Kaffe Import (Danish Coffee Importer) ) today announced the retirement of Dr. B. Jerry L. Huff, Senior Vice President, Research and Development, effective June 30, 2001 after 40 years of service. Dr. Huff began his career with Buckeye after completing his undergraduate education undergraduate education Medtalk In the US, a 4+ yr college or university education leading to a baccalaureate degree, the minimum education level required for medical school admission; undergraduate medical education refers to the 4 yrs of medical school. Cf CME. at the University of Mississippi The University of Mississippi, also known as Ole Miss, is a public, coeducational research university located in Oxford, Mississippi. Founded in 1848, the school is composed of the main campus in Oxford and three branch campuses located in Booneville, Tupelo, and Southaven. in 1961. After a leave of absence, he completed his doctorate at Georgia Institute of Technology Georgia Institute of Technology, in Atlanta, Ga.; coeducational; state supported; chartered 1885, opened 1888. It is a member school in the university system of Georgia. Significant among its facilities and programs are the Frank H. in 1968 and returned to the Company. Dr. Huff has headed Buckeye's Research and Development organization since it became an independent company in 1993 and was promoted to his current position in July 1997. Dr. Huff has made an extraordinary contribution to Buckeye's technological competence. His research and development experience in the areas of polymer chemistry and fiber science has been instrumental in the creation of many of Buckeye's product innovations. Dr. Huff's leadership, knowledge and personal example have enabled Buckeye to build a scientific base that is the foundation of the Company's success. Buckeye, a leading manufacturer and marketer of specialty cellulose and absorbent absorbent /ab·sor·bent/ (-sor´bent) 1. able to take in, or suck up and incorporate. 2. a tissue structure involved in absorption. 3. a substance that absorbs or promotes absorption. products, is headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee, USA. The Company currently operates facilities in the United States, Germany, Canada, Ireland and Brazil. Its products are sold worldwide to makers of consumer and industrial goods. Certain matters discussed in this press release may constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws that involve risks and uncertainties, including but not limited to economic, competitive, governmental, and technological factors affecting the Company's operations, markets, products, services and prices, and other factors. For further information on factors which could impact the Company and the statements contained herein, please refer to public filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. |
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