Winners focused on growth, grew by 12 per cent
Despite economic uncertainty, the 2011 Canada's 50 Best Managed Companies grew by 12 per cent last year, generated over $5 billion in combined revenue and employed over 20,000 Canadians. The annual list evaluates the management skills and practices of employers and is sponsored by Deloitte, CIBC, National Post and Queen's School of Business in Kingston, Ont.
"These companies have proved that, even in an uncertain economy, if you are nimble enough, innovative enough and have a growth-oriented focus, there are opportunities to be found." says Dino Medves, senior vice-president of CIBC Commercial Banking. "These companies, their executives and their employees serve as inspiring examples of what can be accomplished with a well thought out business plan, a strong team and a disciplined management approach."
The 2011 winners focused on growing their businesses and identifying new income streams, according to John Hughes, Deloitte partner of private company services and national leader of Canada's 50 Best Managed Companies program.
"They grew through targeted spending in the form of acquisitions, enhancing their infrastructure and on product and service innovation."
2011 Canada's 50 Best Managed Companies
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Company name |
City |
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Airline Hotels |
Saskatoon |
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ALPHA Assurances auto et habitation |
Drummondville, Que. |
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Avison Young |
Toronto |
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Blackjack Investments |
Sherwood Park, Alb. |
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Burnbrae Farms |
Lyn, Ont. |
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CarProof |
London, Ont. |
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CARSTAR Automotive Canada |
Hamilton |
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Cruickshank Construction |
Kingston, Ont. |
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Da-Lee Dust Control |
Stoney Creek, Ont. |
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David Aplin Group |
Edmonton |
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Delcan |
Markham, Ont. |
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DIRTT Environmental Solutions |
Calgary |
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DynaLIFEDx |
Edmonton |
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E.C.S. Electrical Cable Supply |
Richmond, B.C. |
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ELRUS |
Calgary |
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Equipment Sales & Service |
Toronto |
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FLOFORM Countertops |
Winnipeg |
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Fresh Direct Produce |
Vancouver |
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Genumark |
Toronto |
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Giftcraft |
Brampton, Ont. |
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Groupe Trans-West |
Lachine, Que. |
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Hendrix Restaurant Equipment & Supplies |
Brockville, Ont. |
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HTS |
Toronto |
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Hunter Amenities International |
Burlington, Ont. |
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Joe Johnson Equipment |
Innisfil, Ont. |
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KUBRA |
Mississauga, Ont. |
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LMS Reinforcing Steel Group |
Surrey, B.C. |
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Long View Systems |
Calgary |
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Magna Electric |
Regina |
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Manderley Turf Products |
Ottawa |
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Mayhew |
Thornhill, Ont. |
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McDougall Energy |
Sault Ste. Marie, Ont. |
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Milgram & Company |
Montreal |
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New York Fries and South St. Burger Co. |
Toronto |
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Oceanex |
St. John's |
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Pennecon |
St. John's |
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Polycorp |
Elora, Ont. |
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Questrade |
Toronto |
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Real Matters |
Markham, Ont. |
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Rex Power Magnetics |
Concord, Ont. |
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Rotobec |
Ste-Justine, Que. |
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Seacore Seafood |
Vaughan, Ont. |
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SOLMAX INTERNATIONAL |
Varennes, Que. |
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Solvera Solutions |
Regina |
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Southwest Properties |
Halifax |
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Spence Diamonds |
Vancouver |
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STRIKE Group |
Calgary |
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Studon Electric & Controls |
Red Deer, Alb. |
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The Central Group |
Mississauga, Ont. |
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Vector Construction Group |
Winnipeg |
