“Nel-Tekk is a great fit for Safway Canada,” says Steve Wilson, president of Safway Canada. “Nel-Tekk and Safway have similar operating philosophies with a passion for developing a culture of safety, understanding customer needs and exceeding expectations.”

Nel-Tekk was founded in 1987 to serve the Imperial Oil site in Sarnia. Nel-Tekk has completed thousands of insulation and abatement projects of all sizes, including numerous routine maintenance, capital projects and large, major shutdowns and turnarounds. Recognized for their expertise in the industrial sector, Nel-Tekk also has experience in commercial and institutional construction. In addition, Nel-Tekk has established an outstanding track record in safety, with no lost time injuries in more than 25 years and more than 2.5 million man-hours worked safely.

Nel-Tekk will provide Safway with 27+ years of IAF (insulation, abatement and fireproofing) experience and expertise,” explains Mike Guerette, manager of Nel-Tekk. “We look forward to being part of Safway Canada and continuing to grow to become the clear leader in scaffolding, access, insulation and coatings, and supporting the delivery of seamless SIP (scaffolding, insulation and painting) and multiservice solutions in our area.”

As part of Safway Canada, Nel-Tekk employees will continue to provide insulation and abatement services at the Imperial Oil site in Sarnia. By the beginning of 2015, a Safway Sarnia Branch will be established at the current Nel-Tekk site in Sarnia, offering a full range of access and industrial services including scaffolding and related products; professional engineering; project management and coatings, as well as mechanical insulation; asbestos, mould and lead abatement; and fireproofing. “By working together, we can deliver superior performance and customer service, as we grow and excel in today’s marketplace, creating the best multiservice company in Canada,” concludes Wilson.