Released on November 2, 2000
A Melfort business is being honoured by SaskPower for providing superior
products and service.
GP Fibreglass Ltd. has been chosen to receive the SaskPower Power of Business
award. The award was introduced last year to recognize the important role
local firms play in the corporation's success and the Saskatchewan economy.
Crown Investments Corporation Minister John Nilson presented the award to GP
Fibreglass Ltd owner and president Gregg Phillips at the company's headquarters
in Melfort today.
"SaskPower makes every effort to support local Saskatchewan businesses," Nilson
said. "Over the last 13 years, GP Fibreglass has provided SaskPower with an
excellent product at an excellent price."
Located 14 km outside of Melfort, GP Fibreglass Ltd. opened its doors in 1983
and manufactures a diverse range of fibreglass products. Since 1987, the
company has supplied SaskPower with over 28,000 fibreglass box pads used to set
transformers on, as well as more than 5,000 aerial warning markers.
"When SaskPower supports local business we all benefit," Phillips said. "Their
support contributes to our company's success and to the local economy. We want
to thank them for recognizing the ability of local suppliers to provide
excellent products and services at competitive prices."
SaskPower averages over 80 per cent of its purchases from local firms and over
the last 15 years has purchased over $3.2 billion in goods and services from
Saskatchewan suppliers.
GP Fibreglass Ltd. employs 10 full time people at its shop just outside of
Melfort and utilizes the latest in computerized manufacturing equipment.
On October 26th, Trans Canada Machining of Herbert also received a SaskPower
Power of Business award. In 1999, firms including Eastern Air Supplies of
Canora, Alcatel's Weyburn Plant, Partners Technologies Incorporated of Regina
and CIM of Humboldt were honoured.
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For more information, contact:
Larry Christie
SaskPower
Regina
Phone: (306) 566-3167
Toll Free: 1-888-536-0000