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194 195 Should they choose to perform maintenance or not to perform maintenance is based upon the final, deliverable report.We want owners to choose us because we can best solve the prob- lem, we’re the most experienced, and we offer the most insights into their problem.” Going forward, Milbrandt says he is looking into new markets within the whole potash min- ing chain from ground to customer. “We’re see- ing a lot of planned potash projects in devel- opment,” he reports. “We’re also looking at rail cars and getting more integrated into mining production sites to the retail fertilizer depots.” On the macro level, he says that the company’s aim is to continue to build strategic alliances directly with mine owners, and to be known as a full-service provider for a client’s protective coatings by detailing the best specifications and supporting its execution during construction and beyond. “We want to continually strive into AKZONOBEL COATINGS LTD. CANADA/INTERNATIONAL PAINT PREFERRED VENDORS n Park Derochie www.parkderochie.com Providing uncompromising, quality workmanship to clients is a strong component within the core principles of Park Derochie. With more than 60 years of experi- ence, Park Derochie provides shop and/or field services to both industrial and large commercial customers throughout North America and continues to lead the way as one of Canada’s premier industrial contractors. Their long-term, knowledgeable staff and qualified tradesmen are dedicated to meeting or exceeding project requirements while providing customers with integrity, exemplary safety standards and exceptional quality. n Reichhold www.reichhold.com deep relationships and be viewed as a solution provider and work with owners in a strategic manner,” he declares. “That’s the long-term vi- sion that we have to undertake.” Milbrandt believes that the company’s long legacy and expertise in the field of protective coatings, provides a stepping stone to manifest that vision. “When dealing with International Paint, you can expect to deal with professional, technical, and experienced support with rec- ommendations based on significant history and testing,” he states. “We’re unique in that we can engage in worldwide projects; we can work on regional specifications; and we can deliver product throughout the world.We look forward to future project investment from increased in- frastructure spending and mining and commod- ity increases in 2018 and beyond. We will be engaged thoroughly to support owners, industry consultants, and service suppliers to support best practices in asset protection and mainte- nance planning.”