Our production managers gathered in Toronto, where we hosted an opportunity for growth and further strengthening of our companies’ network. This seminar, the first in-person gathering for the group since prior to the pandemic, was a continuation of the virtual seminars series on developing management skills. We would like to thank the attendees that joined … Read More
As part of our long-term commitment to strengthening our network, sharing ideas, and developing our teams, we held an event for key sales individuals this month. This was our first in-person seminar since prior to the pandemic, when we initiated a series of virtual seminars, including one earlier this year for our Sales and Procurement … Read More
With our sincere respect and gratitude, Canerector announces the retirement of Richard Bélanger, President of Robert Mitchell Inc. Richard’s leadership skills have shone throughout his career. Richard Bélanger’s Early Beginnings with Robert Mitchell in the 1980s Richard received a diploma in college studies in motorized equipment. Upon graduation, his school sent his resume to Robert … Read More
Canerector is pleased to share that TIW Western Inc. (TIWW) has merged with Petro-Tech Heat Technology Inc. The combined product offering and engineering capabilities of these two companies will provide a single-source service unmatched anywhere else within the heat transfer industry. “With the merger, we have maintained the Petro-Tech brand and integrated the operations fully … Read More
During the Open House Celebration held on June 11, for Canerector’s 75th anniversary, we offered tours of the artwork adorning the walls of our corporate office building. We consider ourselves very fortunate to be able to work in an environment surrounded by inspiring art from talented artist Jarmila Kavena, and were honoured to share the … Read More
Photo above: Randy Lauder speaks to his peers after receiving his retirement recognition award at the 2022 Presidents Meeting. Canerector wishes to extend our thanks and appreciation to Randy Lauder on his 20 years with the company as he moves into retirement. Over the course of his time as president of MBB Power Services (MBB), … Read More
Photo above: Pierre Désormeaux and his wife Manon Côté stand with Canerector CEO Amanda Hawkins after his boardroom dedication ceremony at the 75th anniversary Canerector open house. It is with much joy and gratitude that Canerector announces the dedication of our boardroom in honour of retired vice president Pierre Désormeaux. Pierre’s work helped shape Canerector … Read More
In honour of our 75th anniversary, Canerector held an open house celebration on Saturday, June 11th. All of our presidents from across North America were in Toronto for our annual Presidents Meeting and joined our corporate office staff to celebrate this special occasion in person. Canerector’s Open House Takes Us Back to Its Humble Beginnings … Read More
It is with much pleasure that we, at Canerector, were able to resume our annual Presidents Meeting face-to-face this year. Following COVID-19, we have been eager for the wonderful opportunity to unite our company leaders in person. PRESIDENTS MEETING ROUNDTABLES & TRADE SHOW One of the many benefits of this gathering is the opportunity for … Read More
Canerector wants to extend our deepest thanks to Connexus President Cliff Lane for his service of 45 years. A charismatic family man who finds joy in all he does, Cliff Lane left his mark with many in the industry through his energetic personality and thoughtful leadership. In the beginning His career path started in 1977 … Read More
Canerector is working to support our businesses in helping them achieve success across all facets of their company. In our spring production seminar we focused on management training. At Canerector, we believe that great leadership is part of the recipe to great success within a corporate structure. And, we know that great leadership can only … Read More
Photo: The Labrador Metal Works team stand proudly together following the reopening of their company after closing their doors due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This year, Labrador Metal Works’ team has plenty to celebrate! The business is once again up and running after being shut down completely for almost two years. Hit hard by the … Read More
Spring Sales and Procurement Development Seminar At Canerector we value our long-term commitment to our companies and strive to provide them with access and opportunities to enhance growth, sales, and corporate success whenever possible. Our company leaders work hard with a goal to provide unparalleled service to their customers. We help them in that goal … Read More
We are pleased to introduce Kevin Guile, Vice President, joining the team at Canerector. Kevin has multiple years of sales, operations, general management and executive experience in steel fabrication and construction. Starting his career as a drafter/detailer, he has held progressively more senior roles during his distinguished career at Supreme Steel. Most recently, Kevin was … Read More
Cecil and Stanley Hawkins circa the 1980s. Canerector is proud to be celebrating 75 years of operation. Since its creation in 1947, the company has undergone an incredible transformation from a small field team to a multi-company family business. Its success is closely related to the three successive owners of the same family who were … Read More
We are pleased to announce Kevin Medwick as President & General Manager at Champ Metal Fabrication. With over 10 years of experience in manufacturing and distribution, Kevin served in senior leadership positions in the metal and machining industry. Through his career, he has led sales increases, operational improvements such as on time delivery and significant … Read More
We are pleased to announce that Joe Tabak has joined the team at Canerector. Joe has multiple years of sales and marketing, supply chain, operations and general management experience in various manufacturing environments. Most recently, he was the President of Composite Systems, a division of Shawcor, where he held increasingly senior positions during his 20-year … Read More
We are pleased to introduce Rudi Pieterse, President of Connexus Industries. With the upcoming retirement in May 2022 of current President, Cliff Lane, Rudi is able to have a smooth transition from Cliff’s leadership to his own. Rudi joins Connexus after time with both FWS Group of Companies and Sandvik Group among others, where he … Read More
Conrex Steel’s President Larry Harrison has been featured in MetalForming (MF) magazine for an informative Q&A. In a discussion with editor Brad Kuvin, Harrison provides an honest and open account of his management insights and learnings. Since he joined the company as president in 2017, Harrison has invested in changing the company culture to being … Read More
The team at Monett Metals Inc. was recently called on to bring another artist’s vision to life. Previously, we shared about Monett’s support of the creation of a memorial for 9/11 first responders. This time, Monett aided in the creation of a permanent art installation for the City of San Francisco, California. Monett poured a … Read More
Above Photo: The Hon. Doug Ford tours Conrex Steel’s new 3500-ton head press. On Friday, November 19th, Conrex Steel unveiled North America’s largest ever head press. Ontario’s Premier, The Hon. Doug Ford, toured the facility and joined Canerector CEO, Amanda Hawkins, in congratulating Conrex Steel along with their partners on this project. “I love coming … Read More
Conrex Steel unveils new massive 3500-ton hydraulic press – the largest head press of its kind in North America. The project was lead by Conrex Steel in partnership with hydraulic press manufacturer, Macrodyne Technologies Inc., and with the support of Next Generation Manufacturing Canada. With facilities in Etobicoke and Kingston, ON, Conrex Steel specializes in … Read More
Canerector is pleased to introduce Kevin Stinson, Vice President of Finance at Canerector. Kevin is an experienced finance executive with international corporate, financial, and operational accounting experience. He started his career as an auditor with Doane Raymond / Grant Thornton Chartered Accountants, before joining Nexans Canada Inc. for the next 27 years. Nexans, headquartered in … Read More
Douglas Barwick (DB) Piping Group celebrated their 50th anniversary this year, and also honoured employee John Jonkman’s 50 years of service. Their longest serving employee, plant manager Jonkman joined Douglas Barwick’s predecessor company when he was still in his late teens. To mark this significant milestone for the company, Jonkman helped unveil a 50-year plaque … Read More
As Canerector approaches its 75th anniversary in 2022, we thought it was time for a refresh! Our team is proud to announce the launch of our new website. We have spent many hours focusing on tailoring our website to bring you the latest information and news about Canerector and our businesses. Our new website provides … Read More
In 2022, Canerector will celebrate its 75th anniversary. To honour our heritage, we felt it was an appropriate time to refresh our logo. To understand how our logo evolved to where it is today, we must first look back to its origins. Rooted in historical significance, the logo’s evolution is one that has a unique … Read More
Canerector is pleased to introduce Francisco Capacho, President of Dixon Hard Chrome. Francisco brings over 15 years of experience building and leading electroplating companies in Latin America and Canada. His expertise in metal finishing, plating, coatings, quality systems and wastewater treatment will be essential to Dixon Hard Chrome and the various services they offer … Read More
We are pleased to introduce Guillermo Alonso, President of Mitchell Aerospace. Guillermo brings over 30 years of experience within the aerospace manufacturing industry, specializing in client diversification and growth. He especially demonstrated his abilities upon taking over the management at Alta Precision, a family business founded in 1979. Guillermo was instrumental in building a solid … Read More
We are pleased to introduce Ron Pitre, President of Keddco Manufacturing Inc. Ron has over 20 years of experience within the distribution and manufacturing industries. He has held multiple senior roles and, most recently, was the Vice President of Global Sales at Hi-Kalibre Equipment based in Edmonton. Ron has a proven track record of developing and … Read More
We are pleased to announce that Dominic Côté has joined the Canerector team as Vice President. During his time as President and General Manager of Design Filtration Microzone (DFMZ), Dominic led the successful development of the DFMZ team, consolidated the team into one location from two, and built a comprehensive growth strategy. The insight and … Read More
On June 30, 2021, John Beingessner retired from his position of President at the Aberfoyle Metal Treaters. John started his career working through various roles in his family’s multi-generational heat treating business – B&W Heat Treating, before taking on the part of President and General Manager. His expertise in all facets of the business has been … Read More
We are pleased to welcome David Denton as the President & General Manager for TJ Machine & Tool Ltd. David brings with him experience in driving sales growth and leadership at machine shops serving the automotive, electronics, defense and heavy equipment industrial industries. He has held a number of leadership roles including Chief Operating Officer … Read More
Tex-Fab is pleased to announce their recent merger with complimentary sister company, Brumley Manufacturing. Both of these companies have a long history as key players in the oil and gas industry. By bringing them together under a Tex-Fab umbrella, we are able to provide a more holistic solution to meet our clients’ needs. The move … Read More
A big congratulations to the team at Highland Foundry Limited! Not only are they celebrating their 50th anniversary this year, but they also won two safety awards from the Manufacturing Safety Alliance of BC: The Sapphire Safety Pinnacle Award The JHSC (Joint Health and Safety Committee) Excellence Award Founded in 1970, the team produces highly … Read More
As an organization, we have always looked for ways to give back to the communities where we operate and where our people live. Helping to make sure our communities are thriving is an important responsibility of anyone running a business. We are very pleased to share that we have created the Canerector Foundation, which will … Read More
On January 13, 2020, we acquired Quality Fabrication Inc., a precision sheet metal fabrication and machining business located in Los Angeles, California. QFI operates out of a 50,000 sq ft building and performs laser cutting, punching, bending, machining, welding, grinding and assembly operations, in addition to having a full in-house paint and silk-screening shop. The … Read More
The Monett Metals’ team had a rare opportunity when they were approached by the 9/11 Memorial & Museum to support creation of a memorial for 9/11 first responders, survivors and members of the Manhattan community. Years after the 9/11 attacks, tens of thousands of people continue to struggle with medical conditions or have died due … Read More