Building Basecamps: How Canerector Climbs Together

August 26, 2025

Mountain climbers know that reaching the summit is easier, faster and more enjoyable with support. Along the way, they establish basecamps, places to share knowledge and prepare for the next push higher. At Canerector, we’ve long embraced our own version of Basecamps. For us, they aren’t about scaling peaks but about building stronger companies, stronger … Read More

TIW WESTERN Inc. Acquires Nor’West Controls

July 22, 2025

Bringing Together Legacy, Expertise, and Customer Commitment We are pleased to announce that TIW Western Inc., a Canerector company, has expanded its product offering with the addition of Nor’West Controls, a respected Alberta-based manufacturer of analytical sample coolers. Founded in 1975, Nor’West Controls built a reputation for reliable, rugged sample coolers engineered to meet the … Read More

Empathy Over Ego: The Career Journey of Sonja Wilson

June 4, 2025

When Sonja Wilson first entered the workforce, her “office” was a storage room behind the weight room at the local YMCA. She was a junior auditor for a public accounting firm, and her assigned workspace had a unique ambiance: the steady aroma of sweat and the chorus of strained grunts from weightlifters. “They stuck the … Read More

Finding the Right Home: A Business Legacy Secured for the Long-Term

April 22, 2025

When Sean Monaghan began considering the next stage for Promac, he knew the decision wouldn’t be based solely on the bottom line. Since its launch in 1992 by Sean and his cousin Michael, Promac carved out a niche as an Alberta-based specialized provider of downhole tooling for the oil and gas industry. Finding the right … Read More

The Canerector Foundation: Dedicated to Impact, Driven by Purpose

April 8, 2025

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

The Power of Legacy: Celebrating Milestones

January 29, 2025

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

December 18, 2024

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!

November 4, 2024

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

October 15, 2024

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