Operational Excellence,
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DFI Corporation celebrates 50 years of success
This year marks the 50th anniversary of DFI
Corporation (DFI), a multi-national company headquartered
in Edmonton, Alta., that has become a
leader in the design, manufacturing, supply and
installation of steel piling products.
Under the leadership of owner Dave Freeland, a man
of vision and determination, DFI has with safety and efficiency,
become a “one-stop shop,” able to complete any job
from start to finish by providing pile design, pile manufacturing,
pipe supply, transportation and installation
services. By owning its supply chain, DFI can maintain
control over project schedules and costs – a huge benefit
to its customers.
COMPANY PROFILE
How it all began
“In the beginning, Dave Freeland Transport Ltd. was primarily
an oilfield trucking service provider,” said Mark Dyck,
vice president of operations. “Starting with one truck, Dave
continued to grow the business at a moderate pace while
expanding into rental equipment.”
Twenty years later, with increasing experience in hauling
equipment and materials across Western Canada and into
the Northwest Territories, Freeland came across an opportunity
to get into the pile driving business and he saw what the
future offered.
Wade Thompson, president of DFI, has been with the
company for over 22 years and he tells the story this way:
By Deb Draper
PHOTOS: DFI ARCHIVES AND KODY THOMPSON
DFI’s state-of-the-art
facility and purpose-built
equipment, showcased
on the day of its 50th
anniversary celebration
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