Origin of Ketek Industries division
Ketek Industries Ltd. (Ketek) was founded in 1979 by a Canadian entrepreneur, Rick Abel. In the early years Ketek operated in partnership with Rose-Del's Trucking Ltd. Ketek was primarily a renter of incinerators for local clients in Alberta.
Ketek quickly developed into a full service, oilfield surface support equipment rental company. Ketek built its name on fairness, reliability, and quality.
In the spring of 1981 with the projected reduction of oilfield activity in Canada, the company decided to establish a subsidiary in Casper, Wyoming. The subsidiary, Ketek Industries Inc., operated for approximately one year before closing for economic reasons.
Vern Abel joined Ketek in June 1984 as sales manager, bringing a vast amount of experience in oilfield sales and service to the company. In 1995, after the passing of Vern, Richard Lee Abel joined the company as Operations Manager.
Ketek has been able to maintain a stable operation over the past decades because of an extensive maintenance and service policy which has become the industry standard since it was introduced by Ketek back in 1979.
In January 2011, Ketek strengthened its capabilities via an amalgamation that resulted in the new operating body of Ketek Group Inc. Clients will now be provided the same quality and reliable equipment via Ketek Industries, a member of Ketek Group Inc. This amalgamation has elevated our equipment and service representative pools to the next level.
Today, Ketek Industries has diversified into additional rental streams to continue to serve our clients equipment and service requirements. Ketek Industries continues to provide equipment such as pumps, tanks, power generation, water and sewage treaters, dryer systems, incinerators, misc. buildings, etc.
In the future we will continue to innovate, excel, and deliver. We work hard to reduce the ‘headaches’ of our clients. Let us be the answer to your oilfield surface support equipment needs.
Origin of Groundwater Control Systems division
Groundwater Control Systems Inc., (GCS), was initiated in 1960’s out of Calgary, Alberta. In the early years GCS was involved with small scale dewatering jobs.
An ownership change occurred in approximately 1983 where additional technical expertise was added to continue to develop the company’s knowledge base.
To continue to keep up with specialized dewatering services a final ownership change occurred in 1992 and at that time GCS’s mission statement was created to be a service oriented company intent on supplying an efficient and cost effective method which will address the unique groundwater concerns of its clientele. With the technical expertise that GCS has developed, a reputation for being capable of overcoming difficult situations and completing projects on time and on budget has been established. Our commitment is based on a detailed examination and appraisal of your specific groundwater need. We provide a recommendation of the most efficient manner in which to address the need and also what alternatives may be possible to suit your time and budget constraints, at all times keeping safety in the forefront.
In January 2011, GCS strengthened its capabilities via an amalgamation that resulted in the new operating body of Ketek Group Inc. Clients will now be provided the same quality and reliable dewatering and well pumping services via Groundwater Control Systems, a member of Ketek Group Inc. This amalgamation has elevated our technical expertise and equipment pool to the next level. Groundwater Control Systems still offers services for dewatering, well pumping, and contaminated groundwater treatment.
Today, Groundwater Control Systems has expanded its services areas to become a more encompassing service provider to continue to serve our client’s interests. In the future we will continue to innovate, excel, and deliver. We work hard to reduce the ‘headaches’ of our clients. Let us be the answer to your dewatering and well pumping needs.
Origin of Ketek Manufacturing and Westland Consulting divisions
Westland Incinerator Company Limited (Westland Incinerator) was founded in 1984 and incorporated in 1985 by a Canadian entrepreneur, Rick Abel. In the early years, Westland Incinerator was primarily a manufacturer of incinerators for local clients in western Canada.
In 1994, Howell Refractory and Westland Incinerator merged to meet oncoming market needs. Westland Incinerator continued to improve its incineration technology and develop its product line. Westland Incinerator's client list expanded internationally as our products and services gained recognition. We currently have products in 25 nations worldwide.
For over a decade, we have been working in association with various government bodies such as Environment Canada, Industry Canada, Canadian International Development Agency, Department of Defense, National Research Council, Government of North Western Territories and Indian Affairs, Government of Saskatchewan, etcetera. These associations have exposed Westland Incinerator to many prestigious projects.
In 2009, Westland Incinerator rebranded to Westland Environmental Services Incorporated (WES). This decision precipitated from the added capacity of WES's Centre for Sustainable Development (CSD). The CSD relies upon a highly qualified and committed team incorporating a wide range of skills to help corporations' fulfill their sustainability objectives.
In January 2011, WES strengthened its capabilities via an amalgamation that resulted in the new operating body of Ketek Group Inc. Depending on the requirements of our clients, they are now directed to either the Ketek Manufacturing division or the Westland Consulting division. This amalgamation has elevated both the manufacturing and consulting operations to the next level.
Today, Ketek Manufacturing has efficient and environmentally conscious product-based solutions to destroy and/or dispose of hazardous, bio-medical, industrial, and municipal waste for its clients and Westland Consulting boasts a broad range of professional expertise that can offer full-service solutions that are innovative and cost-effective regarding your corporate sustainability issues. Whether designing and installing an incinerator, or helping our clients achieve their corporate social responsibilities, our experts deliver responsive and comprehensive results.
In the future we will continue to innovate, excel, and deliver; on time, every time. Let us be the answer to your fabrication and/or consulting needs.
Origin of Alltek Loss Prevention division
Alltek Loss Prevention Inc. (Alltek) was founded in 2002 as an Edmonton, Alberta based company that provides safety and loss control services for a wide variety of clients. Our experience and knowledgeable team of professionals can provide services and education in a vast segment of industry. With our 25 years of combined experience in the field of safety and loss prevention, we can create, implement, or maintain your safety program with confidence. Client satisfaction and the resulting long term relationship are the goals of our company. These goals will be achieved through quality service and integrity in all our dealings with our clients.
In January 2011, Alltek strengthened its capabilities via an amalgamation that resulted in the new operating body of Ketek Group Inc. Clients will now be provided the same quality and reliable consulting services via Alltek Loss Prevention, a member of Ketek Group Inc.
Today, Alltek Loss Prevention still believes that through education, training, and encouragement unplanned events can be prevented. By working with clients and their employees Alltek Loss Prevention can integrate safety and loss prevention seamlessly into any business operation.
In the future we will continue to innovate, excel, and deliver. We work hard to reduce the ‘headaches’ of our clients. Let us be the answer to your safety and loss prevention consulting needs.
Origin of Ketek Group Inc.
On January 1, 2011, a dewatering and water transfer company, Groundwater Control Systems Inc. (GCS); an oilfield equipment rental and service company, Ketek Industries Ltd. (Ketek); an incinerator manufacturing and sustainability consulting company, Westland Environmental Services Inc. (Westland); and a safety consulting company, Alltek Loss Prevention Inc. (Alltek) amalgamated to form Ketek Group Inc. (Ketek Group).
A quick glance at the amalgamating companies that will constitute Ketek Group may leave some wondering why four so seemingly diverse businesses have found common purpose under one corporate roof. For Ketek Group’s President and CEO Rick Abel it was a vital move to make, in the interest of continuing the highest practical level of service to the clients of each individual company. “Certainly the amalgamation has internal administrative advantages,” says Rick, “but it also allows us, as a group, to draw on a wider range of expertise, draw from a larger pool of employees and equipment, and manage increased financial flexibility.”
Ketek Group will operate five divisions – Groundwater Control Systems, Ketek Rentals, Ketek Manufacturing, Westland Consulting, and Alltek Loss Prevention. Rick explains: “The divisional names have a close resemblance to the legacy companies that made up Ketek Group because we felt that it is important for industry to recognize that the amalgamation will not result in a deterioration of the key values that made GCS, Ketek, Westland, and Alltek successful, client-service driven companies.”
Ketek Rentals and Groundwater Control Systems’ catalogue of equipment is quite diverse and made up of approximately 6,000 pieces including brand products – such as ITT Flygt submersible electric pumps and Selwood diesel pumps. Other equipment consists of electric generators, transformers, light towers, matting, water and sewage treatment and storage, fluid handing units – tanks, aluminium piping, rubber hose, boosters, floats, etc., various custom buildings – mobile fitness centres, smoke shacks, geo-labs, etc., and environmental-bins.
Ketek Manufacturing designs and builds solid- and liquid-waste incinerators for sale domestically and internationally. Westland Consulting provides auditing, consulting, and training services for corporate sustainability. Alltek Loss Prevention delivers industrial safety inspection, supervision, consultation, incident-investigation, and training services.
Ketek Group’s home base consists of a combined 50,000 sq. ft. of offices and shops situated on approximately 20 acres of adjacent lots in Edmonton. Both Ketek Rentals and Groundwater Control Systems divisions have local representation in branches in Fort McMurray, Wabasca (lay-down yard only), Fort St. John, and Fort Nelson. Plans are currently underway to expand in Fort McMurray and to open a Grande Prairie location.
Under the new corporate alignment, Ketek Group expects to expand its already sizable portfolio of equipment and services. For Ketek Group’s team and Rick Abel, just what the future holds will depend on, “whether we can add value for customers from a service and quality point of view. Predicting and managing change is the intrigue of business.”
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