Technology Analysts Select DIRTT as Cleantech Stock of the Year

CALGARY, ALBERTA--(Marketwired - Jan. 16, 2015) - DIRTT Environmental Solutions (TSX:DRT) has been selected as the Cleantech Stock of the Year for 2014 by the technology newsletter Cantech Letter.

The award was announced at the Cantech '15 Investment Conference at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre Thursday night.

"Since going public in late 2013, DIRTT has seen its profile with the investment community grow and evolve dramatically, and we're delighted to be acknowledged for one of the cornerstones DIRTT was built on," said President Scott Jenkins. "From day one, 10 years ago, our focus has been on creating truly sustainable manufactured interiors. It's reflected in the materials we use; our highly efficient, technology-driven design and manufacturing processes; and the longevity and flexibility our solutions provide our clients.

"DIRTT continually looks for ways to advance our solutions and we'll continue to build on our commitment to sustainability."

About DIRTT

DIRTT Environmental Solutions is a manufactured-construction company that uses its proprietary 3D software, ICE^®, to design, manufacture and install fully customized prefab interiors. Customers in the corporate, government, education and healthcare sectors benefit from DIRTT's precise design and costing; rapid lead times with the highest levels of customization and flexibility; and faster, cleaner construction.

DIRTT has offices, manufacturing facilities and Green Learning Centers across North America, the Middle East, Europe and Asia, in addition to a network of more than 100 sales distribution partners globally. For more information please visit dirtt.net.

About the conference and Cantech Letter

The day-long Cantech '15 Investment Conference puts entrepreneurial companies that use technology in innovative ways in front of tech-focused analysts, and concludes with a gala dinner celebrating the awards. A panel of Canada's top technology analysts were asked to name their top three picks in six categories and then rank those selections to determine the winners.

Cantech Letter, founded in 2008 by Nick Waddell, is an online magazine dedicated to Canadian tech stocks and startups. The website features contributions from some of Canada's top technology analysts and thought leaders. Cantech and Cambridge House International Inc. jointly organize the annual conference.