be overstated. With major minerals extracted and processed, the demand for reliable industrial equipment and services is at an all-time high. Kristian Electric’s ability to provide swift and efficient repair services for crucial machinery like overhead cranes ensures that mining operations remain uninterrupted, thus sustaining economic growth. EMBRACING TECHNOLOGICAL ADVANCEMENTS Technology is continuously reshaping industries, and Kristian Electric Ltd. is not left behind. The company integrates cutting-edge innovations into its product offerings, particularly in the welding machine business. Gjertsen highlights the company’s foray into induction heating technology.“We’ve expanded from selling welding equipment and plasma cutters to induction heating. This technology is used to warm steel, particularly thick pipes, to ensure proper welding. It’s a safer and more efficient alternative to traditional heating methods, like torches.” Induction heating technology provides precise control over the heating and cooling process, which is essential for high-quality welds in complex steel structures. “Induction heaters are like heating blankets you can wrap around pipes or lay on plates to warm steel quickly and safely,” Gjertsen explains. This advancement enhances safety and increases efficiency, making it a popular choice among their clients. On the administrative front, Kristian Electric is also evolving.The company is embracing digital solutions to streamline operations and improve customer service. Gjertsen explains, “We’re developing a new website with an online store to expand our sales reach. This will enable us to sell more parts and components across Canada and even the United States.” Upgrading computer systems is another ongoing effort. “Our sales team can now work remotely, accessing our warehouse and processing orders from anywhere,” Gjertsen says, introducing flexibility that boosts productivity and ensures that customer orders are handled swiftly and accurately, further 126 BUSINESS VIEW MAGAZINE VOLUME 11, ISSUE 08
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