Trisco Systems
Trisco Systems is a third generation, family-owned restoration contractor with a hand in some of the most notable projects in the eastern United States. If there is no replacement for experience, then it is clear that Trisco’s success story is just beginning.
James B. Donaghey, Inc.
A full-service mechanical contractor approaching a century in business, Alabama-based James B. Donaghey, Inc. has earned a reputation for outstanding service and on-time, budget-conscious completion of work.
CalStar Products
The process of building bricks and manufacturing concrete is known for being highly energy-intensive – a significant user or resources. As the nation’s only manufacturer of sustainable brick and masonry products, CalStar is looking to change that.
Macroe Construction
Macroe Construction can do it all. The Edmonton, Alberta based company offers a wide variety of services in order to offer the one-stop-shop solution that clients want.
TP Mechanical
Established in the mid-1950s as a residential plumber, TP Mechanical shifted its focus to commercial projects and added HVAC and fire protection to its capabilities. It has experienced growth since its inception and evolved to include a much larger focus on commercial and industrial projects of varying sizes and complexity.
Greenfire Management Services
From preconstruction services to construction management, owner representation and property management, Greenfire Management Services, LLC takes pride in working with clients on a range of construction projects.
North Star Windows & Doors
When selecting windows and doors, customers have a choice. They can pay less today to purchase products with poor insulating qualities that will have to be replaced in a few years, or invest in high-quality doors and windows that are designed, engineered and manufactured to save heating and cooling costs while lasting for decades. That is the difference in purchasing from North Star Windows & Doors.
McIntosh Box & Pallet Company
McIntosh Box & Pallet Company was established in Syracuse, New York, in 1961 by Ken McIntosh. The company has grown from one to six strategically located sites across New York State: East Syracuse, Bernhards Bay, Rome, Geneva, Buffalo and Palermo. McIntosh provides freight-sensitive wooden pallets, crates, boxes and other shipping related supplies, in addition to lumber and specialty wood products.
CubeDepot
Shipping containers are in demand around the world, but getting your hands on one is not always straightforward. CubeDepot has pioneered a hassle-free solution for both buyers and suppliers, so that individuals can easily acquire them, and suppliers can easily unload them.
Allen’s Transport
Allen’s Transport Ltd. is a western Canadian speciality company providing equipment for waste, gravel, speciality oil field chemical and acid hauling, as well as tank truck services, flat deck hauling, dust control and a host of related services.
G2S Equipment
G2S Equipment is the foremost wholesale distributor of tools and equipment for the automotive, heavy-duty fleet and industrial markets. It serves the mobile distributors and auto parts stores. It has had a long history of success in providing the highest quality products, knowledge, and service to its customers across Canada. G2S is showing no signs of slowing its dominance in the market.
MIRATECH
MIRATECH is a leading provider of mission critical emission and noise reduction solutions for natural gas and diesel reciprocating engines. From catalysts and housings to silencers, monitoring systems, and more, MIRATECH has the comprehensive suite of solutions that engine packagers, engine dealers, end users, and engineer procure and construct (EPC) contractors are seeking.
Eatonton-Putnam County, Georgia
Almost 230 years after becoming a state, there’s good reason for Georgia to be on everyone’s mind. Georgia was selected the “#1 State for Business in America” in 2014 according to Consumer News and Business Channel (CNBC). In 2014, Area Development Magazine ranked Georgia “#1 State for Doing Business”. Site Selection Magazine ranked Georgia “#1 State Business Climate” in both 2013 and 2014.
Edeniq
Ethanol production has skyrocketed into a $50 billion industry. But, there’s a catch. This clean-burning fuel is typically extracted from corn and sugarcane – two commodities that hold a crucial position in the global food supply.
Alouette Cheese
Cheese is one of the most versatile food items in the world. It is found in the cuisines of most, if not all, cultures and boasts a variety of applications, where it can be both the star of the flavor show or a supporting act, helping to elevate flavors, textures and complexity.
Premier Proteins
When a massive chain of fast food restaurants advertises ‘Top Grade Sirloin’ or ‘100 percent Angus Beef’ it is somewhat deceptive – and nowhere near the quality of beef provided by Premier Proteins. Premier Proteins is a supplier of ultra-high quality meat to the retail and food services sector. It specializes in Wagyu/Premier American Kobe Beef®, Japanese Kobe beef and Premier American Grass-Fed Beef® along with Berkshire pork. Business in Focus spoke with its, owner Timothy Haas, to learn more.
Tuffy’s Pet Foods
It’s been said that the road to one’s heart is paved with paw prints. And, if statistics have anything to say about our love for our four-legged friends, it would be this: pets touch our lives in ways that only pets can; they love unconditionally expecting only love and commitment in return.
Asher's Chocolate Company
Asher’s Chocolate is a company with a rich history, and an even more promising future. For more than 120 years the family owned and operated chocolate maker has provided the U.S. with high quality sweets at affordable prices – and the team is looking forward to what the future holds.
Triangle Tool Corporation
For over fifty years, Triangle Tool Corporation has exceeded the needs of its customers through the design and manufacture of high quality large scale molds and its custom machining businesses. With its headquarters in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the company works with clients in a variety of industry sectors including appliances, consumer goods, industrial, oil & gas, and transportation.
Max Die Group
“Made in China.” This notification can strike fear into the hearts of corporations and businesses around the world. Huge production capacity, cheap labour and low prices are a detriment for those who choose to compete with the nation of 1.3 billion. Conversely, the labels “Made in Canada” and “Made in U.S.A.” are largely indicative of high craftsmanship, strong labour practices, and quality product. Max Die Group is no exception.
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A Look at Alberta’s Growth
The “Alberta Is Calling” campaign, promoting the province and all it has to offer, has been a resounding success thanks to strong market conditions including accelerated oil prices and wage growth tied to the booming energy and natural resources sectors.
Saskatoon Regional Economic Development Authority (SREDA)
Discussing the many advantages of living and working in Saskatoon, Erin Lawson says that for her, just one reason is the “three-song commute”—the length of time it takes to get just about anywhere in Saskatoon. With less time on the road commuting each day, you have more time to enjoy moments that matter, time for yourself, your family, and your community.
City of San Luis, Arizona
The City of San Luis, Arizona, on the U.S.-Mexican border, is poised to become a key player in regional commerce and development, capitalizing on its unique position to build a dynamic economy that offers opportunities for all, according to Armando Esparza, San Luis’ Director of Economic Development and Government Affairs.
Caglia Environmental
Caglia Environmental is a family-owned waste disposal and recycling business with a solid track record of leadership within the industry. After highlighting the company’s innovative approach in 2017 and 2022, Business in Focus sat down with the team again this month to hear the latest developments.
Specific Mechanical Systems
Specific Mechanical Systems Ltd., a Victoria, British Columbia-based company that designs, manufactures, and installs brewing and distilling equipment, has expanded its automation processes and market reach since it was profiled in November 2022 in Business in Focus magazine. In the face of significant technical challenges, the company has automated its already innovative distillation system.
Michelin North America
Since 1891, when Michelin brothers Édouard and André, who ran a rubber factory in Clermont-Ferrand, France, applied for their first patent for an easy-to-remove pneumatic bicycle tire that lent itself to quick repairs, Michelin has been revolutionizing the tire industry.
