Born from a deep-rooted commitment to giving back, the Canerector Foundation has grown significantly since its launch in 2019 having now given a whopping $30 million in donations, with a minimum disbursement of 10 million annually. Philanthropy has long been a priority for the Hawkins family, owners of Canerector Inc. Now in its 3rd generation … Read More
Author: Veronique D'Amours
A Legacy of Leadership, Laughter and Lasting Impact: Celebrating Jonathan Puddy’s Career at Canerector
Not every corporate executive can look back at a volcano-induced flight ban as one of his fondest memories from a career spent traveling the globe. Of course, Canerector Vice President Jonathan Puddy is not your run-of-the-mill executive. Throughout his career, he has embraced his work as he does his life – with joy and humor, … Read More
The Power of Legacy: Celebrating Milestones
As we look ahead to a new year filled with exciting possibilities, we can’t help but reflect that our foundation for the future is built upon the legacies of our past. Every member of the Canerector family of companies plays a vital role in shaping who we are, together forming the strength that drives us … Read More
Building Strength in Pulp and Paper: Welcoming Enerquin
Canerector is proud to announce that Enerquin Air Inc. has joined our group. This marks the fifth acquisition of the year and, more importantly, a powerful partnership with our business, Paprima Industries. Together, the two companies will collaborate to deliver additional solutions to their shared market. For over 40 years, Enerquin has been a trusted … Read More
Canerector Welcomes Promac Industries to Our Growing Network!
Canerector is excited to announce the acquisition of Promac Industries Inc., a move that strengthens our machining capabilities particularly in the energy services sector. “We’re thrilled to welcome Promac Industries to our network,” said Matt Warden, Canerector’s Senior Vice President. “Promac’s focus on downhole tooling and high-end machining, paired with its extensive technical knowledge in … Read More
A Gateway to Growth and Opportunity
Celebrating Our WBE Certification Can an achievement be remarkable and routine at the same time? Can it be worth celebrating while also being standard operating procedure? The answer to these questions can be found in the latest certification within Canerector. This year, several Canerector companies within Canada successfully completed Women’s Business Enterprise (WBE) certification, an … Read More
Introducing Our New VP of Finance: Jesse Waltman
We’re thrilled to welcome Jesse Waltman as our new Vice President of Finance. Jesse brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to Canerector, with responsibilities spanning accounting and finance, M&A, HR, procurement, and legal within North American manufacturing, distribution, and marketing environments. Jesse’s passion for developing teams and making finance accessible to non-finance leaders makes … Read More
Honouring Kevin’s Leadership: A Farewell from Canerector
As we bid farewell to Kevin Stinson, our VP of Finance, we celebrate not just the accomplishments, but the values he’s embodied and instilled in our company. Kevin joined us at a pivotal time in October 2020, after a global challenge. Finding the right person had proved to be a challenge, but when we met … Read More
Passing the Torch: An Acquisition Story
Of all the challenges business owners face while shepherding their organizations, perhaps none is more emotionally charged than that of making the decision to sell. In the case of multi-generational family-owned and run businesses, making that call can be even more difficult. Perhaps nobody understands this better than Tom and Wally Trepp who recently sold … Read More
Canerector Strengthens its Position in the Casting Industry Through Acquisition of Excal Inc.
Canerector, a leading industrial products and services provider, announced today the acquisition of Wyoming, USA-based Excal Inc., further strengthening its position in the casting industry served by its Foundrion Group. “The acquisition of Excal Inc. marks the third acquisition in three months for Canerector’s Foundrion Group. It underscores our confidence in the foundry market and … Read More