HUNTSVILLE, Ala., May 30, 2006 (PRIMEZONE) -- Wolverine Tube, Inc. (NYSE:WLV), today announced that the Board of Directors of Wolverine Tube, Inc. has appointed John L. "Jack" Duncan, who currently serves as the lead non-management director on the Company's Board of Directors, to be Chairman of the Board of Directors, effective June 24, 2006. Mr. Duncan has been a member of Wolverine's board since the Company's initial public offering in 1993.
Chip Manning, President and Chief Executive Officer, stated, "Jack's experience and many years of service to Wolverine will be valuable in his assuming the responsibility of Chairman of the Board." Speaking for the Board, Manning continued, "We look forward to moving the Company ahead under Jack's leadership and with added guidance from our new Board members and management team."
About Wolverine Tube, Inc.
Wolverine Tube, Inc. is a world-class quality partner, providing its customers with copper and copper alloy tube, fabricated products, metal joining products as well as copper and copper alloy rod, bar and other products. Internet addresses: www.wlv.com and www.silvaloy.com.