Communities around the world depend on food, water and fuel for survival - securing these vital resources is essential. Since 1905, from our boardrooms to our shop floors, we have focused not only on what we build, but on what we protect and who we serve.
From local farmers to global partners and oil and gas pioneers, we are dedicated to defending the hard work and investment of our clients. We are problem solvers at heart and leverage communication and collaboration to create storage solutions that work.
With a focus on flexibility, exceptional quality and ease of assembly, Westeel products and services are now available across the world. A century after entering the market, we have grown into a global leader in steel manufacturing and are proudly one of the first bin manufacturing ISO 9001-certified companies in North America.
Associations & Accreditations
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2015
Westeel Acquired by AGI
Westeel is acquired by Ag Growth International. www.aggrowth.com
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2013
Vicwest acquires Italian grain handling company PTM
Vicwest acquires Italian grain handling company PTM to be operated by Westeel to provide clients with comprehensive and customizable large-scale agricultural solutions.
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2013
Westeel opens international office in Mumbai
Westeel opens another international office in Mumbai, India to provide service and support to their international clients.
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2011
Westeel opens international office in Madrid
As Westeel’s European market continues to grow, Westeel opens an office in Madrid, Spain to continue providing clients with customer service and support.
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2011
Completion of conversion of Vicwest Income Fund
Vicwest Inc. announces the completion of the conversion of Vicwest Income Fund (the "Fund") to a corporation, Vicwest Inc.
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2006
Vicwest acquires Northern Steel
In a strategic move to realize higher efficiencies and acquire even greater purchasing power, Vicwest acquires Northern Steel to be operated by Westeel.
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2006
Westeel introduces above ground water storage
Westeel’s dedication to innovation results in another addition to the product portfolio as Westeel introduces above ground water storage to its North American clients.
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2004
Vicwest Corporation becomes a publicly traded company
Joining many of the world’s best and most innovative companies, Vicwest Corporation becomes a publicly traded company on the TSX.
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2003
Westeel becomes wholly owned subsidiary of Vicwest
Westeel Limited is proud to become a wholly owned subsidiary of Vicwest Corporation, a leading North American manufacturer and distributor of products and systems ranging from agricultural solutions to liquid storage.
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1998
Westeel introduces secondary containment to its product line
While demand for Westeel’s original containment products continues to be high, to meet the growing market's needs secondary containment is introduced to the product line.
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1986
Westeel amalgamtes with Vic Metal Inc.
Westeel's building products, farm roofing and siding operations amalgamate with Vic Metal Inc. to form VicWest Steel Inc.
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1982
Westeel introduces its Wide-Corr Grain Bin
Westeel introduces its Wide-Corr grain bin, a revolutionary solution for major farming operations and the grain handling industry.
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1973
Westeel purchases Anthes Western Limited
Westeel purchases Anthes Western Limited, the Winnipeg tank manufacturing facility of Molson Industries Ltd. This was the beginning of Westeel's leadership in the American Society for Mechanical Engineers (A.S.M.E.) pressure vessel and atmospheric tank/petroleum storage industry.
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1965
Westeel Products Limited purchases and amalgamates with Rosco Metal Products Limited
Westeel Products Limited purchases and amalgamates with Rosco Metal Products Limited, forming Westeel Rosco Limited. Today, Westeel's Standard-Corr grain bins continue to be sold with the WESTEEL-ROSCO stenciled name identification.
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1960
Westeel acquires Columbia Metal Rolling Mills
Westeel acquires Columbia Metal Rolling Mills along with their steel roll forming equipment and a developed line of metal wall panel and steel deck products produced in Toronto, Winnipeg and Vancouver.
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1945
Post-war civilian demand surges for steel products for use in industrial plants
Now called Westeel Products Limited, post-war civilian demand surges for steel products for use in industrial plants, road building, the oil industry, agricultural construction and general construction work. As the gasoline tractor replaces steam and horsepower on the nation's farms, the demand for on-farm fuel storage booms.
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1930
Western Steel Products Limited forms a vast manufacturing network known by the trade name “Westeel”
Western Steel Products Limited forms a vast manufacturing network known by the trade name “Westeel”. It includes plants in Regina, Calgary, Edmonton, Saskatoon, Vancouver, Toronto and Montreal, as well as sales offices in Halifax, Quebec City, Ottawa, Brandon, Swift Current, Lethbridge and Grande Prairie.
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1926
Winnipeg Ceiling and Roofing Company merges with a number of growing companies to become Western Steel Products Limited
Winnipeg Ceiling and Roofing Company merges with a number of growing companies to become Western Steel Products Limited. They design and produce the first corrugated steel granary, a structure that would soon become a familiar sight on the Canadian prairies.
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1905
Westeel begins life as Winnipeg Ceiling and Roofing Company
Westeel begins life as Winnipeg Ceiling and Roofing Company, a modest Winnipeg shop founded by W. J. McMartin to manufacture ornate ceiling panels, wall panels and sheet metal products.