Form 6-K WESTPORT FUEL SYSTEMS For: Jan 09

 

   

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549 

 

FORM 6-K 

 

REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

For the month of January 2017

 

Commission File Number: 001-34152

 

 

WESTPORT FUEL SYSTEMS INC. 

 (Translation of registrant's name into English)

 

1750 West 75th Avenue, Suite 101, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, V6P 6G2 

 (Address of principal executive offices)

 

 

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 EXHIBIT INDEX

 

 

Exhibit		Description
99.1		News Release Dated January 9, 2017 - Mariano Costamagna Transitions from Westport Fuel Systems Board of Directors

 

 

 

 

 

 SIGNATURES

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

 

	Westport Fuel Systems Inc.
	(Registrant)
Date: January 9, 2017	By:	/s/ Ashoka Achuthan
		Ashoka Achuthan Chief Financial Officer

 

 

 

 

 

Exhibit 99.1

 

 

 

Mariano Costamagna Transitions from Westport Fuel Systems Board of Directors

~ Remains in Company Ambassador Role ~

VANCOUVER, Jan. 9, 2017 /CNW/ - Westport Fuel Systems Inc. ("Westport Fuel Systems") (TSX:WPRT / Nasdaq: WPRT) announced today that Mariano Costamagna has stepped down from the Board of Directors while continuing in his ambassador role with the company.  Mariano Costamagna was Fuel Systems' chief executive officer from January 2005 to May 2016.  Upon the closing of the merger, he joined the Board of Westport Fuel Systems and began his role as ambassador, both effective June 1, 2016.

"I would like to thank Mariano Costamagna for his guidance and expertise while serving on the Board during the initial transition period and integration of two alternative fuel system market leaders," said Warren Baker, Chairman of the Board.  "With over 30 years of experience in the alternative fuels industry, we are glad to have his continued support through his role as ambassador, reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer," he added.

Mr. Costamagna's Board resignation is effective from today, Monday, January 9, 2017.

The Westport Fuel Systems eight-person board currently consists of: Warren J. Baker (non-executive chairman), Nancy Gougarty (Chief Executive Officer), Brenda J. Eprile, Anthony Harris, Colin S. Johnston, Scott Mackie, Rodney Nunn, and Peter Yu.

About Westport Fuel Systems

At Westport Fuel Systems, we are driving innovation to power a cleaner tomorrow. We are inventors, engineers, manufacturers and suppliers of advanced clean-burning fuel systems and components that can change the way the world moves. Our technology delivers performance, fuel efficiency and environmental benefits to address the challenges of global climate change and urban air quality. Headquartered in Vancouver, Canada, we serve our customers in more than 70 countries with leading global transportation and industrial application brands. At Westport Fuel Systems, we think ahead. For more information, visit wfsinc.com.

SOURCE Westport Fuel Systems Inc.

 

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For further information: Inquiries: Todd Skene, Manager, Investor Relations & Communications, Westport Fuel Systems, T: +1 604-718-2046, [email protected]

CO: Westport Fuel Systems Inc.

CNW 08:00e 09-JAN-17

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