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aqua q purchased by Senior Vice President Jason they continue to grow.
wgi westman group inc. (wgi) Johnston is proud to welcome The Sexton Group prides itself on providing exceptional
Aqua Q’s valued customers and its service to all members, including strong advocacy with vendor
dedicated team members to the partners, providing transactional excellence and ensuring
WGI family. members remain competitive in local markets.
They look forward to serving all If you have any questions, please call Steve Buckle at (204)
your drainage and infrastructure 694-0269 or email buckle@sextongroup.com.
needs.

sexton group announces
On December 14, 2018, WGI organizational changes and ...Message from the President continued from page 6
Westman Group Inc. (“WGI”) leadership appointments
purchased the assets and outdated. Monies need to be funneled into retraining and
operations of Aqua Q, formerly supporting those workers until they have the skills to move
known as The Plastic Drainage forward into employment in the new world economy.
Division of Armtec. The purchase Yes, we have lots to think about towards a federal election
included all five of the Aqua Q in the fall. In Ontario we made the change to (and time will
manufacturing facilities which are tell) a more fiscally responsible government. Now it is time
located in Woodstock, Orangeville for close scrutiny of our current federal government to see if
and Walkerton in Ontario; St. Clet, The Sexton Group has seen they are meeting the needs of our industry, businesses and
Quebec; and Prince George, British significant growth in recent years employees. Thank goodness we live in a democracy where
Columbia, as well as all existing and has evolved from a western we have the choice of leadership. After all, we could be living
distribution yards of Aqua Q. focused buying group to the fastest in Saudi Arabia where we wouldn’t have to worry about pay
Aqua Q is being combined growing national buying group. equity and diversification; or voting out a bad government
with the Armtec-Canada Culvert To position the Sexton Group and hopefully replacing it with a better solution.
Drainage Division of WGI. Going for continued success now and in
forward Aqua Q will operate under the future, they’re making strategic
the name Armtec-Canada Culvert. organizational changes, and are
With over 400 team members pleased to announce the following
in 24 manufacturing facilities and leadership appointments:
nine yards strategically located Eric Palmer will take on the role
across Canada, Armtec-Canada of Senior Manager Purchasing. Eric
Culvert offers its customers has been actively involved in the
the broadest range of drainage industry for over 10 years and four
solutions with the most locations with Sexton. He has shown keen
to better meet your needs. Their leadership skills, which will help to
dedicated team is focused on your shape the future of Sexton.
success, making Armtec-Canada Tom Bell has accepted the
Culvert the trusted partner for role of Senior Manager Business
transportation, construction, public Development. Tom has over 30
works, forestry, oil and gas, and years of experience in the building
mining operations throughout the supply industry and is an active
country and abroad. leader of industry associations.
WGI was founded in 1975 Krista Venn – Manager of
in Winnipeg, Manitoba by Russ Programs/Analysis. Krista has been
Edwards with six employees using with the Sexton Group for 15 years
well-worn equipment to make and has in-depth knowledge of the Delivering amazing results
riveted steel culverts. In 43 years, industry and understands the day-
WGI has grown to include Behlen to-day needs of the members. with Real Cedar.
Industries, Meridian Manufacturing, Sexton is proud to see
Westman Steel, Armtec-Canada experienced and forward-thinking
Culvert, Convey-All Industries, people move into these senior
Artspan and U-Build Steel leadership roles which will
Buildings. WGI remains a proud, strengthen their team and enable
100% family owned, Canadian them to deliver exceptional service 800 263 2445 | nuforest.com realcedar.com
Company! and value to their membership as

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