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School nutrition programs play a crucial role in Canada by promoting the health and well-being of children, enhancing their educational experience, and addressing food insecurity. These programs provide nutritious meals and snacks to students, ensuring they have access to adequate nutrition throughout the school day.  Nutrition programs help children meet their dietary needs, contributing to…

We are pleased to announce that Level Steel of Vars, Ontario, has joined SPN as a fabricator member! Level Steel’s mission is to manufacture a true product while developing meaningful relationships with a community that shares its core values. Their focus is on the production of structural and miscellaneous steel for commercial, industrial, institutional, and…

Are you a human resource firm specializing in finding qualified welders for structural steel fabricators? We would like to hear from you! With many employees retiring, there is a growing demand for skilled trades. Our members are looking for knowledgeable and skilled individuals to join their teams. Let’s talk about opportunities as an HR Preferred…

Steel Plus Network welcomes Canadian Weld Rod & Wire Inc. (CWRW) to our strong network! Effective June 1, 2023, CWRW joins SPN as a preferred supplier.  Canadian Weld Rod & Wire Inc. is Alberta’s authorized Nelson Stud distributor. CWRW distributes genuine North American studs with a large stock of headed anchors, threaded studs, and deformed bar…

Steel Plus Network is pleased to present to you… KIDS OF STEEL! A national endowment fund geared to raising money for school nutrition programs. To learn more and to contribute please visit Kids of Steel. We are also pleased to announce that, upon initial presentation of this endowment fund to the attendees at the SPN…

Who’s currently hiring in the structural steel industry?     Check out these Steel Plus Network members’ current job listings!   ATLANTIC CANADA MQM Quality Manufacturing  RKO Steel QUÉBEC Breton Steel Acier Marquis Acier Select Acier Trimax Beauce Atlas Canam Lainco  ONTARIO ACL Steel Benson Steel Kubes Steel Walters Group WESTERN CANADA Abesco EZ Steel Supreme Steel Waiward…

We are pleased to announce that JCT Metals of Strathroy, Ontario has joined SPN as a fabricator member! JCT Metals was founded by Gary Wicks in early 2012 when he saw an opportunity to break into the market. Gary’s main focus since starting out has been to create a quality product with excellent service. Gary’s story starts…

We are pleased to announce that Collins Steel of Edmonton, Alberta has joined SPN as a fabricator member! Collins Steel is a family-owned and operated structural steel fabricator, established in 1984 by Paul Collins. In 2012, Paul’s sons, Jason and Ryan, purchased the company. Today, they harness their years of experience to fabricate and install quality…

On behalf of Jacques Labbé, Chair of the Board of Steel Plus Network, we are pleased to announce the appointment of Greg Schofield of Marid Industries Ltd. (Nova Scotia) as Board Member, representing the Atlantic region.   As COO, Greg is a key member of Marid’s executive and ownership team. He specializes in keeping the sales funnel full…