For over 30 years, Auburn Rentals has led the way in manufacturing high quality, executive class well site relocatable structures for engineers, geologists, and other experts working in the demanding oil and gas industry.
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Superior Drilling Products, Inc.
Oil and Gas Experts
Superior Drilling Products, Inc. has a history of serving the demanding needs of oil and gas industries for over twenty years from its headquarters in Vernal, Utah. Through constant research, the company remains one of the most technologically innovative companies in their field. Superior Drilling designs, manufactures and remanufactures drill bit and horizontal drill string enhancement tools as well as remanufacturing polycrystalline diamond compact (PDC) drill bits for the oil and gas industry.
CR Metal Products
A Quick-Response Metal Services and Solutions Provider
For the last seventy years, CR Metal Products has been a leading job shop metal fabricator and has extensive experience providing customers with a single-source solution for custom metal fabrication, powder coating and silkscreen printing. Vice President of Operations Mark Chadwick spoke with Business in Focus about CR Metal Products.
Kilmarnock Enterprise
People Make the Difference
At Kilmarnock Enterprise, people make the difference. “People are our greatest asset,” states President and CEO Isabelle Graveline.
Urtech Manufacturing
Innovating Today for Tomorrow
Greg Gehl is a man on a mission: to shatter the misconception that sending manufacturing services to China is cheaper than manufacturing in North America. He believes that manufacturing can be performed at comparable costs, with greater speed, efficiency and unrivalled attention to every aspect of the processes – from inception to completion – right here at home.
Almita Piling
Canada’s Leading Screw Pile Provider
As Canada’s leading provider of screw piles, Almita Piling has designed, manufactured, and installed them for a variety of companies and industries since 1991. The unique helix design of the screw pile developed by Almita Piling enables them to be screwed directly into the ground, offering better value than traditional piling methods for customers who are looking to build foundations deep into the ground.
Sandy City, Utah
Where Mountain Meets Urban
Sandy City, Utah is truly where mountain meets urban. The city has a population base of 250,000 residing within a five-mile radius, a location fifteen miles south of downtown Salt Lake, and enjoys the natural beauty of the Wasatch Front. Just twelve miles away from a number of ski resorts and Cottonwood Canyon, there is an abundance of outdoor recreation amenities to contribute to active and family-oriented lifestyles.
Cedar City, Utah
Small Town, Big Opportunities
Located three hours south of Salt Lake City and just two and a half hours north of Las Vegas, Cedar City, Utah is proving to be a beacon of growth and development. Cedar City is the largest city in Iron County and serves as a regional commercial center to surrounding rural communities in southern Utah and eastern Nevada.
Layton City, Utah
Diversity with Prosperity
Incorporated in 1920, Layton, Utah, named after Mormon leader Christopher Layton, grew from humble roots to become one of the most prosperous cities in the state. Layton is ranked as the 39th Best Place to Live in the US by 24/7 Wall Street, a recognition that is attributable to forward thinking, progressive leadership and sound development decisions. The city has established itself as a great place to live, work and play.
City of Ogden, Utah
Preserving History in Modernity
Ogden, Utah has a lot to be excited about. With a winning location, a diverse economy, a thriving downtown core, and abundant natural assets, the first established city in the state of Utah has also been ranked by Forbes as one of America’s Fastest-Growing Cities.
Braden-Burry Expediting
By Land, Air, Ice and Sea
Braden-Burry Expediting is a logistics company that deals with some of the most extreme weather conditions in the world. This aboriginally-owned company, which specializes in serving the far north, has been in operation for four decades. The company performs expediting, supply chain logistics, project staffing and cargo handling services. We spoke with President Heather Stewart to learn more.
Northern Industrial Sales
A One-Stop Shop for Quality
Northern Industrial Sales (NIS) is a highly respected supplier of over 120,000 various products to the oil and gas, forestry and mining industries. Its branches extend into some of Canada’s most remote hamlets in places like Yellowknife, Inuvik, and Watson Lake.
ICEIS Safety
A New Approach to Safety
Based in Fort MacKay and Fort McMurray, Alberta, ICEIS Safety provides full-service occupational health and safety consulting via its experienced consultants. The company also offers training programs and staffing with skilled labour.
ASAP
Standing on Guard
Is bigger really better? Perhaps in certain situations, but we all have had dealings with large corporate icons that have left us feeling like a number and not a valued client. ASAP Secured Inc. (ASAP), a boutique solutions provider, in contrast, provides incomparable and customized services designed for each client’s security needs.
Buffalo Inspection Services
Leading the Field in Industrial Testing
Buffalo Inspection Services is the largest non-union non-destructive examination (NDE) company operating in Alberta, British Columbia, Saskatchewan and Manitobia and the work it does is crucial to the safety of the public at large. We spoke with Chief Operating Officer Bari Walsh and Chief Executive Officer Martin Heitkoetter about retaining grassroots values, the difficulty of finding people with the right skill sets and the potential for further growth.
Specialized Desanders
State of the Art Innovation in the Energy Sector
Frac sand or formation sand produced in gas wells can damage production equipment. Headquartered in Calgary, Alberta, Specialized Desanders has two field offices in the province, as well as one in British Columbia and one in Pennsylvania. It is the only service provider in Canada to offer multiphase Desanding as its sole service.
Shrieve Chemical Products Company
Oilfield Industry Experts
Fast approaching forty years in business, The Shrieve Group of Companies provides a broad range of quality chemical products into a variety of industries around the globe. The Group has a primary focus on oilfield chemicals, commodities and specialty chemical products including synthetic air-conditioning and refrigeration fluids, dielectric fluids, and other industrial lubricants and products.
Larlyn Property Management Ltd.
A Family Company with its Eye on the Future
There are over a million family-owned businesses in Canada. These businesses contribute 60 percent to our nation’s GDP and employ 50 percent of the workforce. Needless to say, family businesses are huge drivers to our nation’s economy and have a proven competitive advantage and survival rate compared to non-family entities.
Indiana County, Pennsylvania
Powered for the Future
Indiana County, Pennsylvania is bridging the past and the future. Located an hour from Pittsburgh, in the foothills of the Alleghenies, the community’s traditional coal industry is still active – but increasingly, the Marcellus and Utica Shale Plays are providing new opportunities, while a variety of non-energy sectors are also moving in to take advantage of the business friendly environment.
City of DeSoto, Texas
Poised for Growth
Known as the “Beacon City of Southern Dallas County,” the City of DeSoto, Texas is located just 15 miles south of Dallas. With its convenient location and low cost of living, the City has grown to become a great place to conduct business as well as a great place to live for residents looking to relocate to the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex.
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