MISSISSAUGA, ONTARIO -- (MARKET WIRE) -- April 18, 2007 -- Covalon Technologies Ltd. (the "Company" or "Covalon") (TSX VENTURE: COV) is pleased to announce that effective March 27, 2007, its Lead Director, Bradford Williams, has assumed the position of Chairman of the Board previously held by the Company's President and Chief Executive Officer, Frank DiCosmo.