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How Startec is helping bring Canadian innovations and ideas for clean technology to the world
December 6, 2023On October 2, a delegation of over 50 Alberta business leaders arrived in our nation’s capital to meet with federal government officials. Their mission was twofold: to share a renewed narrative about our province, and to reinforce Canada’s opportunity to lead. Their message was clear and concise: Canada has an incredible opportunity to lead globally, and Alberta wants to help.
The Future of Startec
July 18, 2023Startec announces a leadership transition with Joel Cawthorn moving to the Board of Directors, Gord Kelly becoming President of Startec Refrigeration Services, Neil Eastwood becoming Vice President, and Kristi Cawthorn being promoted to CEO of the Startec Group of Companies, emphasizing a new path of unification and collaboration among the company's operations.
How Retrofitting this Unit Saved Our Client Over $1.5 Million
November 24, 2020Our client needed to retrofit a surplus sour compressor to meet the specifications and operating conditions of their existing plant. They required a low-cost solution that maintained facility operations while meeting strict regulatory requirements. This can be difficult to accomplish with an older surplus unit, but Startec was able to find the best solution to this problem.
Conversations with an Expert: How the Right SCM Team Impacts the Client Experience
September 17, 2020Supply Chain Management (SCM) is constantly evolving to meet the demands of the energy industry as it transforms to support consumer demand while adapting to market changes. Over the course of Frazer's career, SCM has earned a seat at the table when it comes to making strategic decisions for the business. It’s much more complex than the old school of thought where buyers simply issued a purchase order.
Conversations with an Expert: How Retrofitting this Plant Increased Productivity Without Extensive Downtime
July 24, 2020After reviewing the original design, as well as additions made to the plant, our team resized their existing reboiler to allow it to boil off the extra water content while maintaining the same Ethylene Glycol (EG) flow rate (heat medium). Since we did the majority of the fabrication, QC, painting, and insulation at our facility, were able to minimize the amount of time and labour spent in the field installing the modifications. The end result was our client was able to save money and at the same time, minimize the downtime of the facility to under two weeks.
Conversations with an Expert: The Effectiveness of a Debottlenecking Study with Leon Sutherland
July 3, 2020Debottleneck studies are an important step in discovering what could be minimizing the throughput of your operation. It is a cost-effective way to optimize your facility, while allowing you to continue operating with minimal downtime. When our client added new wells with higher flow rates and different composition, a debottleneck study was the solution they needed to optimize their plant relative to these new conditions. We sat down with Leon Sutherland, Startec Applications Engineering & Product Development Manager, to learn more.
Startec Compression & Process CEO Joins the Board of Directors at Strad Energy Services Ltd.
December 5, 2018Tasked with the development and execution of Strad’s strategic planning, Kristi joins existing board members.
Welcome to the Startec Shepard Shop
October 24, 2018On October 4, 2018, Startec Compression & Process launched their ground-breaking 102,000 sq. ft. property to a group of 200 Everyday Maverick industry influencers.
Startec’s Everyday Mavericks Team Up in New Shepard Shop Facility
September 13, 2018On June 7, 2018, Startec’s team of Everyday Mavericks recognized the culmination of this approach with the grand opening of their new 85,000 square-foot fabrication facility in Calgary, Alberta.
Startec Compression & Process Appoints New President
August 21, 2018Kristi Cawthorn, CEO of Startec Compression and Process is pleased to announce the appointment of Keith Nutting as President.
Startec Appoints Kurt Schaerer As Vice President Of Operations
May 23, 2018Kristi Cawthorn, President of Startec Compression and Process, is pleased to announce the appointment of Kurt Schaerer, as Vice President of Operations.
Startec Expansion Brings Together Two Divisions Under One New Roof
May 15, 2018Startec is pleased to announce that as of May 15, the two divisions of the company have moved to a larger, more purpose-fit facility in southeast Calgary.
Startec selected as one of Canada’s Top Small & Medium Employers
April 13, 2018The “Everyday Mavericks” of Startec are proud to announce the company has been selected as one of Canada’s Top Small & Medium Employers.
Creating opportunity from challenge
March 15, 2018When opportunity knocks, the Startec Everyday Mavericks answer. So when the economic climate darkened and much of the industry was contracting, Startec chose to take a different path - and expand in a significant way.
2017 Startec’s Employee Golf Event – 5th Annual John Anton Memorial
September 18, 2017Every year in August Startec holds the John Anton Memorial Event to commemorate one of our own Everyday Mavericks who sadly lost his battle with cancer in March 2013. John Anton is fondly remembered as a friend, colleague, teammate and valued employee whose favourite pastime was playing the game of golf.
Startec Attends the Spartan Executive Skins Charity Golf Tournament – 2017
August 30, 2017Startec participated in the Spartan Executive Skins Charity Golf Tournament at Stewart Creek Golf Club in Canmore on August 21st.
Startec Shows True Maverick Spirit at the X Warrior Challenge event in Calgary
May 15, 2017Congratulations to the Everyday Mavericks that participated on the X Warrior Challenge on May 13!
Kristi Cawthorn & EY Entrepreneurs Of The Year open the Market
April 12, 2017Kristi Cawthorn, President of the Compression and Process arm of Startec and 2016 EY Entrepreneur Of The Year Award Winner in the Manufacturing category, joined a group of EY Entrepreneur Of The Year winners, judges and sponsors to open the Toronto Stock Exchange this morning.
Startec President Wins 2016 EY Entrepreneur of the Year Award
November 15, 2016Startec Compression & Process Ltd. President, Kristi Cawthorn Zadderey, has won the EY Entrepreneur of the Year award in the manufacturing category.
Startec a Finalist in EY Entrepreneur of the Year Award
October 13, 2016Startec Compression & Process Ltd. President, Kristi Cawthorn Zadderey, has been selected as a finalist for the EY Entrepreneur of the Year award.
AltaGas Opens New Townsend Facility
September 14, 2016The AltaGas Townsend facility celebrated its official grand opening, with gas processing equipment designed and built by Startec.
Seven Generations Cutbank Facility Starts Processing
March 30, 2016The Seven Generations Cutbank facility has started processing liquids rich gas with processing equipment designed and built by Startec.
Startec Creates Two Separate Operating Companies
October 1, 2015With the growth of Startec over the past several years, two operating divisions were created: Startec Compression & Process Ltd., and Startec Refrigeration Services Ltd.
Grand Opening of East Lake Assembly Facility
June 4, 2015Startec employees and family were on hand to celebrate the grand opening of the East Lake assembly facility in SE Calgary.