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Saskarc Industries Inc.
Bridging the gap from shop to site in
western Canada and beyond
Produced by Sean O'Reilly & Written by Molly Shaw
When it comes to some of the largest industrial
projects in support of major industries in western
Canada and the northern U.S., Saskarc Industries
Inc. (Saskarc) is the turnkey professional metal
fabrication and equipment solution. Based in Oxbow,
Saskatchewan, in the province’s southeast corner,
Saskarc is highly efficient in managing contracts and
coordinating numerous scopes not offered by most
fabrication companies.
site, performing fabrication, modularization and
industrial finishing of carbon and stainless steel in
a controlled environment. In turn, this minimizes
contracts, risk and allows clients to focus on what
they do best, be it mining, petrochemical, power
generation or any number of specialties.
Small-scale fabrication to all-in-one oversized
modules
With a 52,000-square-foot custom fabrication shop, Saskarc has come a long way from the days of
Saskarc bridges the gap from shop to site with the fabricating custom agricultural equipment pieces
ability and space to take much of the work off- in the founder’s backyard. “Saskarc formed in 1991
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doing area farm repairs and small-scale oil field
projects,” recounts Saskarc’s director of sales and
marketing (DSM). “We quickly grew, expanding
into mining petrochemical and power generation
markets, including coal-fired power stations.”
“Through the 1990s and early 2000s, Saskarc
served U.S. markets, but more recently, with all
of the work and serious labor shortage here, we’ve
re-concentrated on western Canada,” continues
Saskarc’s DSM. “Traditionally, Saskarc fabricated
shippable loads and smaller projects, but over the
years we’ve changed our forte, taking work out of
costly remote locations and doing more in-house.”
Saskarc has shifted gears throughout its history
by moving into several new facilities to increase
production space and cater to the needs of clients in
mining, power generation and petrochemical.
“When we moved into the new Oxbow location this
allowed for more work indoors,” explains Saskarc’s DSM.
“With large overhead doors and indoor cranes Saskarc
can deliver oversized modules and then ship the product
for final assembly and finishing touches outside.”
Adding more production space has fueled near
double-digit growth for Saskarc over the last few
years. “What’s so attractive is the fact that we offer a
single source that really drives value for our clients,”
measures the company’s DSM. “Instead of going to
individual steel, electrical, HVAC, piping, painting
and insulation companies, we can facilitate all of that
in-house in addition to custom fabrication.”
Saskarc has developed a list of trusted subcontractors
that come in and complete scopes, as necessary, at
its own location. “This way not only allows us to
monitor quality and the schedule, it also offers one
purchase order for our customers, freeing up their
resources for other work that is in their wheelhouse,”
the DSM continues.
Ramping up in Leduc
More in-house service equals more manpower and
Saskarc has grown from 50 employees to nearly 100
over the last several years. The company’s headquarters
remain in Oxbow, but Saskarc has recently launched
a second location in Leduc, Alberta, just outside of
Edmonton.
“We’ve seen 50 percent of our work going on in the
Alberta market, where many of our major clients have
operations, so it just makes sense to open another
location here,” details the DSM.
In Oxbow, Saskarc has two modern state-of-the-art
fabrication facilities with substantial floor and office
space, including a 52,000-square-foot fabrication
shop. The shop houses five large overhead cranes, a
blasting and painting facility, as well as 14 acres of
assembly and staging area. This site gives Saskarc the
capacity to provide modular fabrication for clients in
Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba.
Additionally, in Leduc, Alberta, Saskarc has a brand
new building on 4 acres of property built for the
expansion. “This location has just come online and
we are rapidly ramping up shipments out of the new
location,” Saskarc’s DSM continues.
Saskarc performs fabrication, modularization and
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industrial finishing of carbon and
stainless steel plate work, including
panels, pump boxes, casing,
hoppers, ducting, bins, chimney
liners and stacks; also structural steel
pipe rack modules, utility modules,
conveyors, support steel, skids
and monorails. The company also
delivers access steel ladders, stairs,
platforms, walkways and catwalks.
more, Saskarc Equipment has a
sizable fleet of over 500 pieces of
In addition to a complete range specialized site equipment, ready
of custom fabrication for nearly to meet large project demands
any large industrial scope of rapidly.
work, Saskarc has recently added
an equipment group focusing “About three years ago, we saw
solely on selling and renting site an opportunity to and need for
equipment. Lighting towers, more site equipment, such as light
generators, pumps, heaters and towers, generators, heaters and
pumps; Saskarc Equipment was
the answer and the division has
grown rapidly ever since,” reveals
the DSM.
Well-equipped for the field
Insulcana congratulates
Saskarc Industries Inc.
on your much-deserved
success and recognition!
NEW LIKSKEARD
Toll Free: 800.461.2372
Local PH: 705.647.6966
New Liskeard, ON, Canada
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REGINA
Toll Free: 877.511.6423
Local PH: 306.525.6423
1831 Macrae Dr., Unit B
Regina, SK, Canada
A trusted supplier, Saskarc
Equipment rents and sells air
compressors, fuel and transport
storage tanks, generators, heaters,
lighting towers, pumps and safe
access systems, all in an effort to
be a unified source for site needs.
Saskarc Equipment offers flexible
purchasing options, including
leasing, renting, buy-outs and
standard purchases.
HAMILTON
Toll Free: 800.461.2372
Local PH: 705.524.5441
Hamilton, ON, Canada
Heavy weights
www.insulcana.com
While field work is a necessity on
any industrial job, Saskarc offers
Congratulations
Saskarc Industries Inc.
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We pride ourselves in being able
to supply you with the type of
equipment it takes to move
your cargo safely and claim free
from shipper to receiver and at
competitive rates.
We have been in business for over
50 years specializing in heavy haul
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(306) 522-2211
For over 40 years, Insulcana has been a leader
in the mechanical insulation industry,
providing superior quality and state-of-the-art
craftsmanship all across Canada. It's been an
honour & pleasure to be a part of Saskarc's
journey and we wish them continued success
for years to come.
the advantage of a controlled environment for precise,
expert fabrication of modules and components critical
to the success of the job. Given its reputation, capacity
and proximity to the project, Saskarc was appointed
to supply a number of large pieces of equipment
for SaskPower’s Boundary Dam Integrated Carbon
Capture and Store Demonstration Plant, a $1.24
billion partnership between the provincial government,
the Government of Canada and SaskPower.
Congratulations!
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As their preferred heavy haulers,
Richards Transport, Ltd. is proud
to share in the recognition of
Saskarc Industries, Inc.
It has been an honor doing
business with you over
the last 10 years.
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The project involves the complete
rebuilding of a coal-fired generation
unit equipped with a fully
integrated carbon capture unit.
The completed plant will provide
a low-emission source of electricity,
while also capturing and storing
CO2 for reuse in oil extraction.
kind in the world,” tells the DSM.
“People have come from all over
the world to see how it works and
operates.”
Fluor Canada Limited to supply
four large pump boxes completely
assembled with wear plates
installed. Shipping each pump box
is a job in itself, with each at 38 feet
Another mammoth in size and long by 20 feet wide, standing 18
scope is the Fort McMurray project feet high and weighing 240,000
for Syncrude Canada Limited’s pounds.
Mildred Lake Mine Replacement
“This is the first project of this (MLMR). Saskarc was hired by “We’ve also been working for the
K+S Potash Bethune Legacy Mine
in Saskatchewan, as well as Potash
Corp Canada,” tells the DSM.
“For Potash Corp we delivered a
head-frame project, modularizing
the work off-site through the
cold winter months all in our
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The scope included nine modules
at approximately 33 feet high and
more than 30 feet wide.”
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Proud to support the team of Saskarc Industries Inc.
Thank you for making us a part of your success.
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As Saskarc continues to expand in
its size and strengths as a full-service
custom fabricator and equipment
provider, the DSM details the
company anticipates more rapid
growth.
“At the end of the day it’s all about
trying to drive more value to our
customers – whether it’s through
modularization, steel painting,
electric or HVAC service, we help
facilitate more aspects than most
fabricators and that continues to set
us apart,” he compares.
One purchase order and one single
source for field solutions; that’s
the goal. Saskarc Industries Inc.
continues to bridge the gap in shop
to site custom steel fabrication
and equipment backed by a
foundation of integrity and trusted
professionals. •
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