Dowland Contracting Ltd. Signs innovative steel-based housing venture with PTH Canada and PTH China
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Dowland Contracting Ltd. Signs innovative steel-based housing venture with PTH Canada and PTH China  

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by Scott A. Sumner

    Patrick McGuinness, President and CEO of Dowland is pleased to announce an agreement to provide steel-based housing between PTH Canada and PTH China has been reached.  The ceremonial signing will took place October 17th at the Fort William Historical Park Visitor Centre. This special event was organized by Wasaya Dowland Ventures LP in consultation with numerous organizations throughout Northwestern Ontario committed to the ongoing economic development of the region, including the Federal Government, the Government of Ontario, the city of Thunder Bay, First Nations organizations and Confederation College.  “Our shared objective is to initiate an exciting long-term investment process to improve accommodations at mining sites, housing for First Nations communities and housing for new growth associated with the Ring of Fire developments across Northern Ontario” said McGuinness.   About Dowland Contracting Limited   Established in Tuktoyatuk, Northwest Territories in 1983, Dowland is a full service construction company.  Today, they operate executive offices in the Northwest Territories and Alberta and are engaged in projects across the territories, provinces and Alaska.  Dowland responds to changing conditions with a positive attitude and their diverse teams are leaders in developing solutions.  Health and Safety as well as Quality Control in Dowland work are top priorities and hallmarks of Dowland’s commitment to its employees and clients.  Dowland is the benchmark for building in the North and, with 25+ years’ experience, is the builder of choice for industrial, institutional, commercial and infrastructure projects from coast to coast to coast.   The Ontario Division office of Dowland opened July 1, 2012 in Thunder Bay.   About PTH   Established in 2003, PTH China is an ISO9001 certified company headquartered in the in the Binnhai development zone of Shaoxing, China.  PTH devotes itself to the manufacturing of pre-engineered buildings, research and design, construction installation and service of their PTH brand.  It has a production facility of more than 45,000m 2  including 35,000m2  workshops and 150 employees with 30 engineers and 35 senior skilled workers.  The facility is equipped with more than 100 sets of advanced production lines to ensure the superior quality and production capacity capable to meet the demand.   For more information on Dowland Contracting Ltd.: www.dowland.ca    

 

Patrick McGuinness  President and CEO of Dowland, principal shareholder who is a CA and been with the company for 10 years. Their head office in the Northwest Territories  and they have administrative offices in Edmonton as well as offices where where we operate.  The company began in the early 80’s and currently has about 425 employees depending on the jobs at hand. “ It is a huge  long term strategic move opening the office here in Thunder Bay. Thunder Bay and the region is very like  the area we work in now and acts as a support city for the hinterland. We have a great partner  with Wasaya. The opening up of resource opportunities in this area ties in well with our business as well, so it is a good for us.” “ Some of our projects are in towns of under 500 people. We always try to use as much local resources from local small businesses. There may be multi year opportunities in the communities. We are spread from Alaska to BC and Thunder Bay and offer  many services.  We can focus on many different markets. Don Wing has been great to have on board.” Don Wing of Dowland “  For Dowland to come into NW Ontario and make the investment here is incredible. We need to build relationships and a strong team which we have already. You need trust and the Wasaya Dowland relationship is a good one.”



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