SIMSA Statement on Alberta Plated Vehicles
December 8, 2017
December 8th, 2017 SIMSA Statement on Alberta Plated Vehicles Regarding the Government of Saskatchewan policy of “Alberta Plated Vehicles Won’t Be Allowed on Ministry of Highways and Infrastructure’s New Job Sites;“ The Saskatchewan Industrial and Mining Suppliers Association (SIMSA) makes the following statement, “We want a policy that is fair to Saskatchewan contractors.” – 30 … Continued
SIMSA-Mosaic Roundtable – Record Participation by SIMSA Members and Mosaic Staff
November 3, 2017
November 2nd, 2017 Download this release HERE Mosaic sent a record amount of staff to the SIMSA-Mosaic Roundtable Event, and SIMSA members intron attended in record amounts. The SIMSA Mosaic Roundtable Event saw a record 18 staff members attend from Mosaic – a record amount. The attending most notably included Bruce Bodine, Senior Vice President … Continued
Saskatchewan Oil and Gas Supply Chain Forum – Phenomenal Networking Opportunities
October 12, 2017
October 5th, 2017 Saskatchewan Oil and Gas Supply Chain Forum – Phenomenal Networking Opportunities (PDF version HERE) A who’s who of Saskatchewan oil sector attended the 3rd Annual Saskatchewan Oil and Gas Supply Chain Forum. The supply chain heard from and met-with the procurement staff of; Husky, TransCanada, Enbridge, Crescent Point, Torc, Teine, and Plains … Continued
SIMSA Members Meet Face-to-Face with Procurement Staff at GPS
June 15, 2017
June 14th, 2017 PDF version of this release HERE SIMSA Members Meet Face-to-Face with Procurement Staff at GPS Saskatchewan Industrial Suppliers Association (SIMSA) members, were able to meet face-to-face with the procurement staff of Crescent Point, Enbridge, and TransCanada during the SIMSA “speed networking event” at the Global Petroleum Show (GPS) in Calgary on June 14th, … Continued
SIMSA's 2017 AGM Marks Transitions
May 23, 2017
May 23rd, 2017 SIMSA’s 2017 AGM Marks Transitions [PDF version of this item is HERE The Saskatchewan Industrial and Mining Suppliers Association (SIMSA) held its Annual General Meeting (AGM) today – it marked several transitions in their Board, Bylaws, and membership size. The AGM also featured a presentation on transition in Saskatchewan’s potash sector, with a … Continued
SIMSA’s Membership Growing Rapidly In Number and Individual Size
May 23, 2017
May 23rd, 2017 DOWNLOAD PDF VERSION HERE SIMSA’s Membership Growing Rapidly In Number and Individual Size The Saskatchewan Industrial and Mining Suppliers Association (SIMSA) is growing rapidly. SIMSA’s membership has grown by 47% – from 74-members on November 1st 2016, to 109-members today. And, the growth has not only been in the number of members, … Continued
SIMSA Notes Business Case for Unsuccessful Bid Practices
May 10, 2017
May 10th, 2017 SIMSA Notes Business Case for Unsuccessful Bid Practices The Saskatchewan Industrial and Mining Suppliers Association (SIMSA) noted several news items on May 8, 2017, in regards to the “practice that honorariums are paid to unsuccessful bidders.” These articles often refer to, “In 2015-16, Saskatchewan paid private companies $5.6 million for unsuccessful bids … Continued
The SIMSA BHP Billiton Hatch/Bantrel Event – a networking bonanza
April 27, 2017
The SIMSA BHP Billiton Hatch/Bantrel Event – a networking bonanza [Download release as PDF HERE] April 27, 0217 Once again, the room was filled for the Saskatchewan Industrial Suppliers Association (SIMSA) members-only event with BHP Billiton and Hatch/Bantrel on Wednesday, April 26th in Saskatoon. Representatives from the three companies presented an update on the Jansen potash … Continued