inventory online or call us with specific requests. We check our stock and provide information, helping them decide whether to purchase or look for other options.” STRATEGIC INVESTMENTS AND KEY PARTNERSHIPS As Kristian Electric Ltd celebrates a decade of successful operations in Saskatoon, the company has consistently reinvested its profits to ensure steady growth and stability. Gjertsen emphasizes the importance of this approach, highlighting that reinvesting profits in the company offers a more secure and predictable future. This way, Kristian Electric maintains a robust foundation and prepares for long-term growth and expansion. Key partnerships also play a vital role in Kristian Electric’s success. “Our number one supplier for welding equipment is Miller Electric,” Gjertsen notes. “We’ve been servicing Miller machines since 1969 and started selling them about six years ago. Miller is our top line for welding machines, and we have a strong working relationship with them.” The company also collaborates with other significant brands in the industry.“We service various machines, including Lincoln, Hypertherm, Fronius, andThermal Dynamics. But Miller remains our primary partner,” says Gjertsen. Kristian Electric has a long-standing partnership with Demag Cranes and Hoists in the overhead crane business.“We’ve been a distributor for Demag for 40 years, and it’s been a key part of our success in the crane business,” Gjertsen states.“We also work with brands like Columbus-McKinnon, R&M Materials Handling, and Kito, but Demag is our leading line.” FUTURE GROWTH AND STRATEGIC INITIATIVES As Kristian Electric Ltd. looks toward the future, it anticipates significant growth and continued success in the Saskatchewan market.The company’s leaders have clear and optimistic views on the next 18 months, driven by strong relationships with customers and strategic expansions. “We expect substantial growth in the next 18 months,” Gjertsen states confidently. “The economy in Saskatchewan is thriving, and we’re becoming well-known for our unique products. We’re securing some excellent jobs and building a base of reliable, repeat customers who trust us. Our efforts are paying off, and we’re expanding more and more throughout the province.” Haduik echoes this sentiment, highlighting the increasing engagement with larger construction companies. “We’re dealing with a lot of big 131 BUSINESS VIEW MAGAZINE VOLUME 11, ISSUE 08 KRISTIAN ELECTRIC
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