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December 1, 2009 STRIKE LAUNCHES NEW WEBSITE Calgary, AB, Canada December 1, 2009 - - Stephen D. Smith, President & CEO of Strike Energy Services Inc. (Strike) is pleased to announce the launch of the new Strike Energy Services Inc. website. This user-friendly site offers information about Strike’s history, service offerings, employment opportunities, community involvement and much more. [View item] |
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September 1, 2009 STRIKE OPENS AREA OFFICE IN DAWSON CREEK, B.C. Calgary, AB, Canada September 1, 2009 - - Stephen D. Smith, President & CEO of Strike Energy Services Inc. along with Luke Teeter, Western Regional Manager are pleased to announce the a new area office in Dawson Creek, British Columbia. This new location is part of the continual growth of the organization in alignment with Strike’s Strategic plan and customer requirements. [View item] |
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July 27, 2009 STRIKE OPENS AREA OFFICES IN ATHABASCA & BATTLEFORD Calgary, AB, Canada July 27, 2009 - - Stephen D. Smith, President & CEO of Strike Energy Services Inc. along with Darin Pawsey, Eastern Regional Manager are pleased to announce the two new area offices in Athabasca, Alberta and Battleford, Saskatchewan. These new locations are part of the continual growth of the organization in alignment with Strike’s Strategic plan and customer requirements. [View item] |
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July 20, 2009 STRIKE ORGANIZATIONAL CHANGES Calgary, AB, Canada July 15, 2009 - - Stephen D. Smith, President & CEO of Strike Energy Services Inc. (Strike) is pleased to announce the following organizational changes effective July 1, 2009. Michael Tumback is promoted to Senior Vice President, Corporate Services. Wayne Pawsey is promoted to Senior Vice President, Service Group. Rory Vrolson will transfer to the position of Vice President Assets & Equipment. Brett Berg is promoted to Vice President, Finance. Curtis Kennon is promoted to Controller. Tyler Pawsey is promoted to Manager, Project Group. Jamie Batula is promoted to Senior Project Manager for the Project Group Rick Nogas will assume the role of Project Manager, Facilities. Dave Rigden will assume the role of Procurement Manager, based in Strike’s Crossfield facility. Strike is excited about the organizational changes in these business areas in alignment with Strike’s growth and strategic plans for the future. The changes outlined will allow us to manage and lead our business with the utmost efficiency as we continue to expand maintaining the high standard of service our customers have come to expect. Strike is an employee owned, Canadian company offering a comprehensive suite of services to the energy industry in Western Canada including pipeline and facility construction and maintenance, high density polyethylene fusion (HDPE), fabrication and electrical and instrumentation services. Headquartered in Calgary, Strike operates field Business Units located in Calgary, Crossfield, Bonnyville, Edson, Grande Cache, High Level and Whitecourt, Alberta along with two offices in Saskatchewan based out of Saskatoon and Battleford. Please see the attached PDF for more details. [View item] |
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January 21, 2009 STRIKE HIRES SALES MANAGER Calgary, AB, Canada January 21, 2009 - - Stephen D. Smith, President & CEO of Strike Energy Services Inc. (STRIKE) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Ron Logan as the company’s Sales Manager. Ron will report to Beth Gerrard, Vice President Business Development. Mr. Logan has been in various sales roles in the Oil & Gas industry for 27 years and he will now be applying his expertise to grow and develop the Strike sales team. "Strike is extremely pleased to have Ron join our team and look forward to the contribution and leadership he brings as we continue to grow and develop the company", said Beth Gerrard, VP Business Development. The addition of key personnel such as Ron will allow us to continue the high standard of service our customers have come to expect and the development of future opportunities as well. Strike is an employee owned, Canadian company offering a comprehensive suite of services to the energy industry in Western Canada including pipeline and facility construction and maintenance, high density polyethylene fusion (HDPE) and electrical and instrumentation services. Headquartered in Calgary, Strike operates field Business Units located in Calgary, Crossfield, Bonnyville, Edson, Grande Cache, High Level and Whitecourt, Alberta along with one office in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. Please see the attached PDF for more details. [View item] |
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January 5, 2009 STRIKE ORGANIZATIONAL CHANGES Calgary, AB, Canada January 5, 2009 - - Stephen D. Smith, President & CEO of Strike Energy Services Inc. (Strike) is pleased to announce the following organizational changes effective January 1, 2009. Shawn Campbell is promoted to Vice President, Project Group. Shawn has displayed his commitment to Strike and the success of his team by continuing to not only grow his business unit and develop his team members, but also continuing to deliver one successful project after another. Shawn will report to the VP Southeast Operations and lead the operations of the project group located in our Crossfield office. Beth Gerrard is promoted to Vice President, Business Development reporting to the President & CEO. Beth will be responsible for leading and coordinating the business development, marketing & communications and sales functions of the organization. Beth has been integral in raising the awareness of the Strike name in the industry and will continue to focus on the growth and sustainability of our organization in the marketplace. Darin Pawsey will be leaving his position as Area Manager in Bonnyville with his recent promotion to Eastern Regional Manager reporting to the VP Southeast Operations. The eastern region will include Bonnyville, Athabasca and North Battleford, Saskatchewan. Darin has been a driving factor in the recent success experienced in Bonnyville and we are sure he will continue to shine with his new responsibilities. Tommy MacLeod is promoted to Area Manager in the Bonnyville Business Unit to replace Darin Pawsey with Shaun Hebert moving into the Project Superintendent position in Bonnyville. Both Tommy and Shaun have been with Strike for several years now and are valued assets to not only the Strike team but the Bonnyville business unit in particular. Strike is excited about the organizational changes in these business units in alignment with Strike’s growth and development plans for the future. The changes outlined will allow us to continue the high standard of service our customers have come to expect and the development of future opportunities as well. Strike is an employee owned, Canadian company offering a comprehensive suite of services to the energy industry in Western Canada including pipeline and facility construction and maintenance, high density polyethylene fusion (HDPE) and electrical and instrumentation services. Headquartered in Calgary, Strike operates field Business Units located in Calgary, Crossfield, Bonnyville, Edson, Grande Cache, High Level and Whitecourt, Alberta along with one office in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. Please see the attached PDF for more details. [View item] |
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December 16, 2008 STRIKE ORGANIZATIONAL CHANGES Calgary, AB, Canada December16, 2008 - - Stephen D. Smith, President & CEO of Strike Energy Services Inc. (Strike) is pleased to announce the following organizational changes to be effective immediately. Luke Teeter will be moving into the role of Regional Area Manager. As a result, our Edson, Grande Cache and Whitecourt Business Units will fall under Luke’s direction. Mr. Teeter will report to the Vice President, Northwest Operations. Grant Acorn will transfer from our Grande Cache area office to Edson to replace Mr. Teeter as Area Manager and Loren Lybbert will be assuming management and supervision responsibilities at the Grande Cache office. Strike is excited about the organizational changes in these business units in alignment with Strike’s growth and development plans for the future. The changes outlined will allow us to continue the high standard of service our customers have come to expect and the development of future opportunities as well. Strike is an employee owned, Canadian company offering a comprehensive suite of services to the energy industry in Western Canada including pipeline and facility construction and maintenance, high density polyethylene fusion (HDPE) and electrical and instrumentation services. Headquartered in Calgary, Strike operates field Business Units located in Calgary, Crossfield, Bonnyville, Edson, Grande Cache, High Level and Whitecourt, Alberta along with one office in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. Please see the attached PDF for more details. [View item] |
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November 14, 2008 STRIKE OPENS AREA OFFICE IN SASKATOON Calgary, AB, Canada October 14, 2008 - - Stephen D. Smith, President & CEO of Strike Energy Services Inc. along with Robert Webster, General Manager of Strike Electric and Instrumentation (Strike) are pleased to announce the opening of the company’s newest Business Unit in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. The new location is part of the Strike Electric and Instrumentation Group and is the first location for Strike in the province of Saskatchewan. Please see the attached PDF for more details. [View item] |
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May 6, 2008 STRIKE ANNOUNCES ACQUISITION OF DOUBLE M ELECTRIC LTD. Calgary, AB, Canada May 6, 2007 -- Stephen D.Smith, President & CEO, Strike Energy Services Inc.(Strike), announced today that Strike has acquired Double M Electric Ltd (Double M), a privately held company based in Calgary, Alberta. Double M provides electrical services to the Energy Processing Industry, and will be a valued addition to Strike's existing suite of services. The new company will be known as Strike Electric & Instrumentation Ltd. and will be based out of Double M's existing office in south Calgary. Please see the attached PDF for more details. [View item] |
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February 12, 2008 CANADA'S 50 BEST MANAGED COMPANIES ANNOUNCED Toronto, February 12, 2008 – The winners of the 2007 Canada’s 50 Best Managed Companies award enjoyed the highest profit and revenues since the program’s inception, boasting combined sales of $8.5 billion and average sales growth of 31%. The Best Managed program celebrates its 15th anniversary this year, and winning companies continue to raise the bar for Canadian business success, by showcasing their adaptability and sustainability. “This year’s winners leveraged their entrepreneurial passion to drive their revenue, profits and value in the face of triple-digit oil prices, a strong Canadian dollar, and mixed economic signals south of the border,” commented John Hughes, Deloitte partner and national leader of the Best Managed program. Please see the attached PDF for more details. [View item] |
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January 14, 2008 STRIKE OPENS AREA OFFICE IN CROSSFIELD Calgary, AB, Canada January 14, 2008 - - Stephen D. Smith, President & CEO, Strike Energy Services Inc., announced today that the company has acquired property for a new location in Crossfield, Alberta. This new property will accommodate office and shop space for Strike’s Crossfield area office representing the companies 7th Business Unit. The Strike and Project Group will also be based out of this location once construction is complete. The office facility is currently open with construction on shop space cheduled to commence this spring. Please see the attached PDF for more details. [View item] |
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July 31, 2007 STRIKE APPOINTS VICE PRESIDENT FINANCE AND CORPORATE SERVICES Calgary, AB, Canada July 31, 2007 - - Stephen D. Smith, President & CEO of Strike Energy Services Inc. (Strike) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Michael J. Tumback as the company’s Vice President Finance and Corporate Services effective July 1, 2007. Mr. Tumback comes to Strike with over 26 years of increasingly senior financial and operational positions in the accounting, oil and gas construction services and general contracting industries. Over the years, Michael has developed his skills at many well recognized organizations including Arthur Anderson, Lafarge Construction and Flint Canada Inc. Most recently, Michael was the Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of CANA Construction Ltd. Michael graduated from the University of Saskatchewan with a Bachelor of Commerce in 1980 and obtained his designation as a Chartered Accountant in 1983. Please see the attached PDF for more details. [View item] |
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July 30, 2007 STRIKE OPENS AREA OFFICE IN BONNYVILLE Calgary, AB, Canada July 30, 2007 - - Stephen D. Smith, President & CEO of Strike Energy Services Inc. (Strike) is pleased to announce the opening of the company’s seventh Business Unit in Bonnyville, Alberta. The new location strengthens Strike’s geographic coverage in Alberta and responds to customer requirements in the area. Mr. Darin Pawsey has been promoted to the position of Area Manager and will report to the Vice President, Southeastern Operations. Darin’s advancement throughout his career is due to a dedicated work ethic, sound construction knowledge, strong problem solving skills, honesty and integrity. His experience within the oil and gas industry has taught him how to effectively execute projects in a safe, cost effective, schedule driven and quality assured manner. “Strike is very pleased to have Darin leading our team in the Bonnyville area. We have no doubt that the addition of this location, along with Darin’s solid qualifications, will help round out the organization and allow us to continue our growth within the energy services sector” , said Stephen Smith. Strike is an industry leader providing pipeline and facility construction and maintenance to the energy industry. Headquartered in Calgary, Strike operates field Business Units located in Balzac, Bonnyville, Calgary, Edson, Grande Cache, High Level and Whitecourt. Contact information: STRIKE Bonnyville Area Office 4902 - 55 Avenue Bonnyville, AB T9N 2K6 Telephone: (780) 826-6815 Facsimile: (780) 826-4964 [View item] |
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April 2, 2007 STRIKE ANNOUNCES ACQUISITION OF G&B PIPELINE SERVICES Calgary, AB, Canada April 2, 2007 - - Stephen D. Smith, President & CEO, Strike Energy Services Inc. (Strike), announced today that Strike has acquired G&B Pipeline (G&B), a privately held company based in Okotoks, Alberta. G&B Pipeline provides oil and gas pipeline and facility construction services. “The addition of G&B strengthens Strike’s geographic coverage in southern Alberta and adds HDPE pipe fusion capabilities to our growing service offering. Curtis Glidden and G&B have developed a solid reputation as a quality company with leading expertise in HDPE pipe fusion that Strike will be proud to carry forward” said Stephen Smith, President & CEO of Strike. Strike is an employee owned, Canadian company providing pipeline and facility construction and maintenance services to the Energy Industry in Western Canada. Locations include Calgary, Whitecourt, Edson, Grande Cache and High Level, Alberta. [View item] |
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September 1, 2006 STRIKE OPENS AREA OFFICE IN GRANDE CACHE Calgary, AB, Canada September 1, 2006 - - Stephen D. Smith, President & CEO OF Strike Energy Services is please to announce the opening of the company’s fifth Business Unit in Grande Cache, Alberta. The new location has been established in response to customer demands and aligns with the company’s strategic growth plan. Strike is headquartered in Calgary and operates from Business Units located in Calgary, Whitecourt, High Level, Edson and Grande Cache. The companies previously announced location in Balzac is scheduled to open in 2007. Strike is a private, employee owned, non-union, Alberta based oil and gas construction and service company. Strike’s western Canadian service suite includes; pipeline construction, facility construction and maintenance. For more information contact M. D. Ranger, 403.620.4548 [View item] |
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June 27, 2006 STRIKE APPOINTS BOARD OF DIRECTORS Calgary, AB, Canada June 27, 2006 - - Ronald H. Shannon, Chairman of the Board, Strike Energy Services Inc. is pleased to announce the following appointees to the Board of Directors:
Strike is headquartered in Calgary with Business Units situated at High Level, Whitecourt, Edson, and Calgary with an additional Business Unit scheduled to open in Balzac. Strike is a private, employee owned, non-union, Alberta based oil and gas construction and service company. Strike’s western Canadian service suite includes; pipeline construction, facility construction and maintenance. For more information contact M. D. Ranger, 403.620.4548 [View item] |
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May 23, 2006 STRIKE AQUIRES LAND IN BALZAC Calgary, AB, Canada May 23, 2006 - - Stephen D. Smith, President & CEO, Strike Energy Services Inc., announced today that the company has acquired a land parcel which is located in the newly developed Wagon Wheel Industrial Park at Balzac, AB. The new development will accommodate office and shop space for Strike’s Project Group and the launching of the companies fifth Business UnitConstruction of the new facility is presently in the architectural phase. Construction is scheduled to commence immediately. The new Business Unit aligns with the companies corporate strategic plan and is a direct response to the ongoing requirements of our customers. Strike presently operates from Business Units located in High Level, Whitecourt, Edson and Calgary. Strike is a private, employee owned, non-union, Alberta based oil and gas construction and service company. Strike’s western Canadian service suite includes; pipeline construction, facility construction and maintenance. For more information contact M. D. Ranger, 403.620.4548 [View item] |
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June 17, 2005 STRIKE LAUNCHES NEW GROUP Calgary, AB, Canada June 17, 2005 - - Stephen D. Smith, President & CEO has announced the launch of the Strike Energy Services Inc. “Project Group.” This latest initiative will be lead from the company’s corporate head office in Calgary under the direction of Wayne Pawsey – Vice President-Project Group. The new division will execute “stand-alone” pipeline and facility construction projects throughout Alberta. The company is headquartered in Calgary and has area offices in Whitecourt, High Level and Edson. Strike is a private, employee owned, non-union, Alberta based oil and gas construction and service company. Strike’s western Canadian service suite includes; pipeline construction, facility construction and maintenance. For more information contact M. D. Ranger, 403.620.4548 [View item] |
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June 6, 2005 STRIKE OPENS AREA OFFICE IN EDSON Calgary, AB, Canada June 6, 2005 - - Stephen D. Smith, President & CEO is please to announce the opening of the company’s third Area Office in Edson, Alberta. The new location has been established in response to customer demands and aligns with the company’s strategic growth plan. Luke Teeter has been appointed to the position of Edson Project Superintendent and will report to Rory J. Vrolson, Vice President Service Group. The company is headquartered in Calgary and has Area Offices in Whitecourt, High Level and Edson. Strike is a private, employee owned, non-union, Alberta based oil and gas construction and service company. Strike’s western Canadian service suite includes; pipeline construction, facility construction and maintenance. For more information contact M. D. Ranger, 403.620.4548 [View item] |
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November 1, 2004 STRIKE OPENS CORPORATE HEAD OFFICE IN CALGARY Calgary, AB, Canada November, 2004 - - Strike Energy Services Inc. is pleased to announce the official opening of their corporate head office in Calgary. Strike Energy Services Inc. is an oil and gas service company offering pipeline and facility construction and maintenance services. Area offices have been established in Whitecourt and High Level, Alberta and have commenced operations. The employee owned, non-union, Canadian construction company is privately held and was registered in the Province of Alberta in 2004. The management team includes; Ronald Shannon, Stephen Smith, Wayne Pawsey, Rory Vrolson, Mikki Ranger, Darin Pawsey, Harvey Hilhorst and Kenny Knittig. For more information contact M. D. Ranger, 403.620.4548 [View item] |
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