Kentz Canada and PCL sign JV agreement - 21 August 2008
Kentz Canada and PCL sign JV agreement
19th August 2008, Calgary Canada - Kentz Canada, the Canadian operations arm of engineering and construction company Kentz Group, is pleased to announce the signing of a joint venture agreement with PCL Industrial Management Inc. to pursue a major oil sands project in Fort McMurray, Alberta.
Kentz' role includes the delivery of electrical, instrumentation, automation and telecommunications scopes of works as well as the provision of support in foreign management and labour from its international sources of operation. PCL is the largest construction contractor in Canada and the seventh largest in North America. PCL is a general contractor with considerable self perform capabilities in all key disciplines and is headquartered in Edmonton, Alberta.
Dr. Hugh O'Donnell, the Chief Executive of Kentz Group, said: "We are delighted to be working with PCL on the development of prestigious projects in Alberta and we look forward to bringing together the strengths Kentz and PCL to deliver the highest quality solution driven service."
Peter Stalenhoef, President and COO of PCL's industrial companies added that "PCL Industrial Management Inc. looks forward to undertaking this exciting project with Kentz. The combined systems and resources of both PCL and Kentz provide a strong team for the execution of this work".