LAVAL, QUEBEC--(Marketwire - October 23, 2008) - Savaria Corporation (TSX: SIS), the second largest company in the accessibility industry in North America, is pleased to announce the nomination of Mr. Robert Champagne to its Board of Directors. Mr. Champagne is a Chartered accountant who brings extensive manufacturing experience to the company. During his twenty-five years at Canplast, he has lead plant expansions across North America, has implemented major products re-engineering as well as Total Quality Management initiatives.