WGI Expresses Gratitude for a Successful Grand Opening at Their New Cambridge Location
(Cambridge, Ontario, Canada) – On June 17, 2014, the new WGI Westman Group’s Super Centre had a successful Grand Opening/Open House which commemorated the expansion of their massive network into Ontario, and officially opened their new Cambridge facility.
WGI Westman Group Inc., is a dynamic entrepreneurial group of companies comprised of Behlen Industries LP, Canada Culvert, Frontier Laser, Meridian Manufacturing, and Westman Steel Industries. The Westman Group operates manufacturing, sales and distribution facilities in 27 centres across Canada and one in the United States. As well, it maintains dealer networks throughout North America and has a worldwide customer base.
Through WGI’s expansion into the Ontario marketplace, they have created over 120 new jobs to date and firmly plant their roots in the City of Cambridge. On June 17, they formally introduced themselves in a celebratory Grand Opening event. This special event was held in appreciation of their clientele, host city, talented employees and welcoming market. It was a monumental occasion.
“WGI wishes to sincerely thank the more than 200 people that attended our Grand Opening at our new 605 Sheldon Drive location. The day was an amazing success filled with guided tours, fabulous food, stimulating addresses and inspired conversations! We appreciate each person that joined us, from representatives from the City of Cambridge and Conestoga College, to delegates from the Chamber of Commerce and our valued clients. Above all and most importantly, it was a day that would not have been a success without the organization and dedication of ALL of our employees”. – Mary Taylor-Keefe, General Manager, Westman Steel Industries.
“Our Grand Opening offered incredible tours of all of the businesses that reside at this location and were led by our accomplished employees that run the daily operations in our 140, 000 ft² plant. This was a unique effort within our industry and was very informative. Our event was designed to provide transparency as well as raise awareness of the array of business units and their products that are unique parts of WGI”, said Bob Carswell, National Sales Manager for Canada Culvert.
Being a privately held company such as WGI, ensures that an environment which caters to their clients’ needs can be part of their company’s culture. All aspects of business can be conducted in a more personal manner than at a large public company, and part of this personal approach is demonstrating their gratitude through presenting an incredible Grand Opening event.
WGI Westman Group is looking forward to years of growth in their new community through membership with the Chamber of Commerce, participation in apprenticeship programs, continued R&D and the evolution of their manufacturing facility. They fully anticipate that the Cambridge, Ontario, market will take them to new heights, creating further employment for the region of Waterloo and continued business success!
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