MISSISSAUGA, ON, July 1 /CNW/ - CPI Plastics Group Limited ("CPI") announced today that Ronald W. Mitchell, President of the Company has retired effective June 30, 2008. Mr. Mitchell has agreed to act as a consultant to the Company and will continue on as a member of the Board of Directors.

Peter F. Clark, Chief Executive Officer, said, "Ron has made a significant contribution to CPI over the years and it is without question that he will be greatly missed."

CPI Plastics Group Ltd. is a Canadian-based plastics processor and a recognized international leader in thermoplastics profile design, engineering, processing and value added manufacturing. CPI is comprised of three key divisions. CPI's Outdoor Living Products Group manufactures and markets eon(R) Decking and Fencing Systems, as well as high value-added cladding and accessory components to the outdoor hot tub industry. CPI's Film Products Group manufactures and markets the Rack Sack(R) household refuse management system and a wide range of branded and private label household and industrial refuse bags. CPI's Custom Products Group supplies leading OEM manufacturers with custom profile solutions to enhance quality, cost effectiveness and process ability. Based in Mississauga, Ontario and Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin, CPI's dedicated team of over 600 employees currently manufactures out of six plants occupying 530,000 square feet of manufacturing space and housing over 135 extruders. To learn more about CPI, visit our website at www.cpiplastics.com.