CE Frankin Ltd. announces leadership personnel change

CALGARY, Jan. 16 /CNW/ - CE FRANKLIN LTD. (TSX.CFT, AMEX.CFK) announced
today that Salvatore (Sam) Secreti, Vice President and Chief Financial
Officer, plans to step down on May 31, 2006. Mr. Secreti will stay on through
the year end process and allow CE Franklin to perform a search for a suitable
replacement.
"I would like to thank Sam for his exceptional service and significant
contribution to the Company's turnaround," said Michael West, Chairman,
President and Chief Executive Officer. "I respect and support Mr. Secreti's
decision to take a sabbatical from the work force to spend time with his
family."

About CE Franklin

CE Franklin distributes products and related services to the Canadian oil
and gas industry, including projects involving drilling and completions,
production and maintenance and capital construction. In addition, we are an
important provider of materials to other resource based industries. We serve
our customers through our network of 41 branches and across Canada - from
British Columbia to Ontario - as well as internationally.
Our employees are committed to delivering on the promises we have made to
our customers, partners, vendors, communities and shareholders. We promise to
listen, to improve, to work in partnership, to improve economics, to generate
new ideas and to create and build value.