Winkler & District Chamber of Commerce

Business Excellence Award: Convey-All Industries Inc.

In 1983, Bob Toews opened a 2,000 square foot welding shop in Winkler, this has grown to be Convey-All Industries, and one of North America’s industry leader in custom manufacturer of conveyor systems for a wide range of farm and industrial uses. That being said Convey-All was the first Canadian Company to manufacture agriculture tube conveyors.

Currently Convey-All owns and operates several companies, including recently acquired NuSteel Industries which is being revived successfully, Winkler Mini Storage, and Global Hydronics which is an Outdoor Wood Furnace MFG. Their contribution to Agriculture Industry has been outstanding. This company’s determination and the creativity of the people at Convey-All have driven their success.

Convey-All grew its business by expanding product lines, doing custom repair work, and selling conveyors across Western Canada. When Convey-All was asked to build a line of Drill Fill tanks for filling seeding drills, they pioneered the process of putting the conveyor system right into the Drill Fills. The Drill Fills era has come to an end. With a new major line now called Seed Tenders. Convey-All has been marketing its seed tenders, and tube conveyors in Canada and the United States.

Convey-All Industries has provided innovative quality solutions for over 25 years in both the Agriculture and the Oil and Gas Industries. The Oil and Gas products came along in the last 8 years; currently Convey-All is number 2 in the industry producing Frac Sand handling equipment. Convey-All developed some new products for the oil industry for handling Frac Sand which is used for conditioning new wells or reconditioning old wells so the oil and gas flows better to the well heads.

Owner Bob Toews knows full well the importance of diversification and has developed a line of outdoor wood furnaces to supplement business. In partnership with a local plumbing and heating business they studied existing units and designed and manufactured their own concept. They sell their Outdoor Wood Furnaces to customers across Canada and throughout the Eastern United States.

These furnaces provide an inexpensive source of heat. The Company’s strength remains its ability to custom manufacture a wide range of products. These products have been marketed all over the world, into countries like Russia, Kazakhstan, Mexico and South Africa, currently active in 9 different countries and growing.

Convey-All has increased their labor force over their 25 years in business. Beginning with a staff of 26 in 1996 when Henry Friesen joined the team, today they employ a staff of just under 200, and growing. Convey-All has benefited from Manitoba’s Provincial Nominee program attracting an ever increasing number of skilled immigrants. Over half of Convey-All’s workforce is made up of German speaking immigrant workers from Germany, Russia and Mexico.

Convey-All also supports community development; examples would be, building and donating the goal posts for Pembina Valley Minor Football, providing scholarships for graduating GVC students and financially supporting community projects like Bethel Heritage Park. Convey-All is extremely aware that all of this is only possible by having above average people working with and for Convey-All.

Convey-All Industries Inc. has made an exceptional contribution to Winkler business and the economic growth of this region. This business was awarded the Best New Product Award at the Manitoba Ag Days in Brandon in 2009. The award for its Commercial Seed Tender, a new multi compartment tender which allows agriculture producers to transport seed and fertilizer simultaneously without seed damage or cross-contamination. The tender is being sold worldwide.

Convey-All Industries Management team has the knowledge and expertise to adapt to their markets, being knowledgeable and diversified with innovative products to a wide range of industries.

Business Builder Award: Pfahl’s Drugs Ltd.

“At Pfahl’s, You’re Among Friends”

We, the employees of Sig Pfahl at Pfahl’s Drugs, would like to nominate Sig Pfahl, a humble , hardworking man who started up with nothing, for growing a successful pharmacy business with many long term loyal employees and customers.

He bought Wiebe’s Rexall Drugs in November of 1987 and started with 6 employees. Today he owns 2 stores with over 20 employees.
Throughout the past 24 years he has excelled and inspired his staff with
providing excellence in customer service.

Sig has always gone the extra mile for his customers whether it is one on one consultation, special needs, after hours services, free pick-up and delivery, personal house calls or medical presentation at the Senior Centre.

Pfahl’s has also been a leader in blister packing medications as well as in-store blood pressure, blood sugar and cholesterol level testing.

Pfahl’s Drugs has sponsored a summer Barbeque in support of Cancer Care for the past several years. He has also given back to the community as a proud member of the Winkler Fire Department for over 7 years. He is currently a member of his church’s Elder Board.

Thank you, the staff of Pfahl’s Drugs and Winkler Pharmacy (Dean’s).

 

Business Builder Award: Hi-Way Groceteria Ltd.

Hi-Way Groceteria’s mission is to provide Winkler with fast, friendly customer service. Their focus is always on the customer. This requires employees to have knowledge of the products and services offered at Hi-Way Groceteria.

The employees take pride in knowing all the procedures of the store. Like any business, their goal is to grow and offer services that are not available elsewhere.
They provide services for the following:
• Fuel
• Greyhound Bus
• Purolator
• Fed Ex
• UPS
• Western Union
• U-Haul
• Groceries
• And of course Junk Food!

Hi-Way Groceteria has shown continuous growth since inception. Owner John Neufeld and his Daughter Calleen, a team of 5 full time employees and up to 15 part time employees have demonstrated superior customer service and strong work ethic. This makes Hi-Way Groceteria a welcoming place to shop or ship. And having the store being available 24/7, will satisfy all those 3 AM slurpy cravings. This is certainly a good win for the Neufelds’ and a huge asset for the business community of Winkler.

P. W. Enns Business Achievement Awards

Achievement, Nominate, Celebrate

1. The Winkler & District Chamber of Commerce desires to offer a full range of business awards to its membership to achieve the outcomes listed below:
   • Raise the profile of the Winkler & District Chamber of Commerce within the community and within the membership.
   • Recognize, celebrate and profile the accomplishments of members.
   • Motivate members to excel within their respective businesses while also giving back to the community.
   • Offer added value to a Winkler & District Chamber of Commerce membership.
2. Nomination information is available at the Chamber office. Deadline for nominations will be September 17, 2012. All nominations shall be received at the Winkler Chamber office. Upon receipt, these nominations shall be forwarded to the Business Development Committee of the Winkler & District Chamber of Commerce. Results for all nominees along with recommended award recipient for each category will be forwarded to the Winkler & District Chamber of Commerce Executive to be voted on by the Executive.
3. All awards will be presented to the recipients at the Chamber Annual Banquet.

P. W. Enns Business Excellence Award

Recognizing a successful business that has made an exceptional contribution to Winkler Business and community service.

All award receipts will be evaluated in the following factors:

• Business achievement and growth
• Employment growth
• Contribution to the industry and community
• Overall positive impact on community through spirit, drive and vision
• Volunteer service and leadership

P. W. Enns Business Builder Award (10 employees or under)
AND
P. W. Enns Business Builder Award (over 10 employees)

Honours a business that demonstrates continual positive business growth, superior customer service and embraces an outstanding commitment to quality.

To nominate a business for a Business Builder Award, simply explain how the company has demonstrated excellence and commitment to quality in as many of the applicable areas listed below:

• A mission statement, vision, or goal for the business
• Exceptional customer service philosophy and practices
• Product service offerings
• Positive business growth
• Overall positive impact on community through spirit, drive and vision

Business Achievements Awards nomination form

 

Click Here to download printable Nomination Form

Click Here to fill out and submit form online

Business Achievements Awards Rules & Regulations

Nominees may receive an award in one category only. If a nominee is a finalist in more than one category, their submission will stand in the category where they have achieved the highest score.

Nomination packages must be for one business only.

A separate nomination package must be submitted for each award category in which the nominee is to be considered.

A business may be re-nominated in any future year.

The Winkler & District Chamber of Commerce reserves the right to limit the number of selected nominees and/or withhold an award in any category.

Nomination packages will not be returned. Please do no include materials that you would like returned.

Tapes or videos will not be accepted.

All applicants must be a chamber member in good standing.

After awards are presented, all of the nomination information is destroyed.