Edmonton, Alberta (July 6, 2018) – Mikisew Group of Companies (51%) and Waiward Steel LP (49%) report that their partnership agreement to create Mikisew Waiward Limited Partnership has recently been completed. Mikisew Waiward will focus on industrial construction, fabrication and maintenance services to oil and gas producers in the oil sands region north of Fort McMurray. The partnership looks to leverage Waiward’s long standing reputation in the oil and gas sector and the Mikisew Group of Companies relationships with key oil sands producers to create a sustainable source of revenue and community development for the partnership.
“We are honored to be a trusted partner of the Mikisew Group of Companies and ultimately the Mikisew Cree First Nation” said Andy Brooks, CEO of Waiward, “and we are excited to pursue opportunities together that will have a positive impact for the community.”
“We are very excited to announce the creation of the newest Limited Partnership within our Group of Companies,” said Edward Courtoreille, Chief Executive Officer, Mikisew Group of Companies. Waiward’s experience in being a trusted provider of industrial construction and fabrication to the oil sands will allow us to grow the capacity within our organization with a strong, reputable brand and provide opportunities for Mikisew Cree First Nation membership to gain experience in trades that we have not traditionally had within our group.
About Waiward
Waiward is an industrial construction, fabrication, and plant maintenance company headquartered in Edmonton, Alberta. For more than 40 years Waiward has provided their clients with exceptional products and services, making them a leader in the industry as demonstrated by being one of Canada’s 50 Best Managed Companies since 2004. Waiward has successfully managed construction projects that included over 700 field personnel consisting of Ironworkers, millwrights, welders, pipe fitters, electricians, and painters as well as completed fabrication projects as large as 30,000 tons. For more information please visit our website at www.waiward.com or follow us on Facebook, Twitter, or LinkedIn.
About Mikisew Group of Companies
Mikisew Group of Companies is the owned economic development arm of the Mikisew Cree First Nation. The Mikisew Cree First Nation is a First Nation in Northeastern Alberta with approximate membership of 3,000 individuals predominantly residing in Fort Chipewyan, Fort McMurray and Edmonton. The Mikisew Group of Companies is comprised of two main operating entities (wholly owned) and 11 limited partnerships (majority owned) servicing the Alberta oil sands in various industries including site services, fleet maintenance, transportation services, emergency medical response and fire response, camp and catering services, construction services, structural steel,
electrical and instrumentation services, aerodrome handling and facilities maintenance. For more information, please visit mikisewgroup.com.
Adam Layton
Vice President
Indigenous and Client Relationships
Waiward
Mobile 403-803-0786
Malek Eid
Vice President
Corporate Strategy & Development
Mikisew Group of Companies
Mobile 780-996-6145
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