Here at GWC, we hold ourselves to the duty of providing for those who have not found as much fortune in this life as we have. We have supported many organizations all across Canada over the years, and our divisions each compete to outdo one another in their charity work. Here’s a list of the … [Read more...]
posted on March 7, 2014 by
Winnipeg’s firefighters join the battle against frozen water pipes
Winnipeg families have been without water for over a week, and firefighters have begun to deliver 20-litre Reliance Products Aqua Paks filled with water to those homes, courtesy of Winnipeg’s fire department. Over 700 properties in Winnipeg have no running water due to frozen water pipes. … [Read more...]
posted on September 13, 2013 by
The Bodtker Group of Companies Run for the Cure on October 6th!
This year marks our third annual Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation CIBC RUN FOR THE CURE event as a national corporate team! It also marks the third time that the Bodtker Group has gathered together as a team and shown Canada that we stand behind our corporate social responsibility in the fight … [Read more...]
posted on July 4, 2013 by
Buckets of Love for Alberta Flood Victims
Our hearts (and buckets) go out from the Bodtker Group and its subsidiaries to all of those who have been affected by the recent devastating floods across Alberta. Heavy rains have brought catastrophic flooding, impacting multiple communities and forcing thousands of people from their homes. We … [Read more...]
posted on May 22, 2013 by
The Space Race
Empty containers either waiting to get filled up or those recently emptied take up precious space, which isn't very funny when you're trying to manage your facility. At the same time, you need to keep containers on hand to fill up on demand or you want to keep used containers to clean up, … [Read more...]
posted on May 15, 2013 by
Inventory Management: Getting a little help from your friends
The Beatles sang, “I get by with a little help from my friends.” And never a truer lyric was sung. None of us get by on our own. We all seek out help, advice and assistance, especially when it comes to running a business and your inventory management. And while we don’t think the Fab Four had … [Read more...]
posted on May 8, 2013 by
Intermediate Bulk Containers (IBCs)
A Flexible Solution to Complex Problems - Intermediate Bulk Containers Rigidity and inflexibility flies in the face of industry. To innovate, we have to bend. To create, we have to flex. It’s new ideas, new ways of thinking and the ability to adjust to circumstances that brings success. When we … [Read more...]
posted on April 24, 2013 by
Necessity is The Mother of Invention
Throughout human history, necessity has driven invention and innovation, necessity is the mother of invention. Fire allowed us to cook our meat. The wheel, lever and pulley became essential tools to drive industry. The incandescent light bulb ushered in a new age of production. Our modern age is … [Read more...]
posted on March 13, 2013 by
Reconditioned Steel Drums Following the Life of a Drum
Imagine a versatile life, one filled with adventure, travel and of helping others. Sounds like a dream come true, right? Well, that’s pretty much the life of reconditioned steel drums. From the beginning to the end of a reconditioned steel drums life span, it could cross the globe, hold … [Read more...]