Formally named Canada West, the first Canadian chapter of the Concrete Reinforcing Steel Institute consists of 10 member companies in British Columbia,
Formally named Canada West, the first Canadian chapter of the Concrete Reinforcing Steel Institute consists of 10 member companies in British Columbia, Saskatchewan, Alberta, and Manitoba. The new chapter, part of the CRSI Western Region that includes the western U.S., was formed to enable members as a group to promote cast-in-place reinforced concrete to building industry professionals. Canada West officers include: Chairman Martin Gobin, Heritage Steel, Ltd., Langley, B.C.; Vice Chairman Marvin Olansky, A&H Steel, Ltd., Edmonton, AB; and, Secretary-Treasurer Arnie Matt, Arden Steel, Ltd., Regina, SK.