Equipment Sales & Service Limited is a Platinum
Club winner of Canada’s Best Managed Companies
Equipment Sales & Service Limited (ESS) was recognized for
overall business performance and sustained growth with the
prestigious Canada’s Best Managed Companies designation.
The 2018 Best Managed program award winners are amongst
the best-in-class of Canadian-owned and managed compa-nies
with revenues over $15 million demonstrating strategy,
capability and commitment to achieve sustainable growth.
Having achieved the Best Managed designation for seven
consecutive years, ESS joins an elite group of companies that
have attained Platinum Club status.
Now in its 25th year, Canada’s Best Managed Companies
is one of the country’s leading business awards programs
recognizing Canadian-owned and managed companies
for innovative, world-class business practices. Every year,
hundreds of entrepreneurial companies compete for this
designation in a rigorous and independent process that eval-uates
the caliber of their management abilities and practices.
Michael and Peter Willis, co-executive chairmen and
owners of ESS said: “Last year was a challenging and
rewarding year for our company. We continued our focus
on growth, both organically and through acquisition. We
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opened a branch in Québec City which, together with our
Montreal location, gives us a strong Québec presence. We
expanded our representation of Link-Belt Cranes into B.C.
ESS also acquired Selix Equipment Inc., a successful distribu-tor
of drilling and foundation equipment that now represents
a number of major product lines including Sandvik, Soilmec,
GEAX and ICE. As importantly, we are securing our future as
a family-owned business by implementing our succession
plan as third generation family members take on leadership
responsibilities as managers and board members.”
“Best Managed Platinum winners have exceptional
insights and knowledge into business management prac-tices.
They are an inspiration and really take their game to a
new level,” said Peter Brown, partner, Deloitte, and co-leader,
Canada’s Best Managed Companies program.
Applicants are evaluated by an independent judging
panel comprised of representatives from program sponsors
in addition to special guest judges. The 2018 winners share
commonalities that include a clear strategy and vision,
investment in capability and commitment to talent.
Morgan Cronin, president of ESS, said: “It was a significant
accomplishment to be awarded our first Best Managed des-ignation
in 2011. However, I believe it is even more difficult
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“Best Managed
Platinum winners
have exceptional
insights and
knowledge
into business
management
practices. They
are an inspiration
and really take
their game to a
new level.”
– Peter Brown, Canada’s
Best Managed
Companies program
www.canadianbusiness.com/lists-and-rankings/best-managed-companies/platinum-winners
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