Fort McMurray, AB – McKay Métis Group (MMG), the business arm of the Fort McKay Métis Nation, has announced its collaborative partnership with Badger Infrastructure Solutions Ltd., marking the establishment of McKay Badger Infrastructure Solutions LP (MBIS LP).
Through this partnership, the focus is on providing non-destructive hydrovac excavation services to critical sectors within the Wood Buffalo region. The foundation of this strategic alliance is built upon a mutual commitment to cultivating a secure and efficient workforce, coupled with the deployment of an exceptional fleet designed to deliver heightened value to our clients.
Within the hydrovac sector, MBIS LP’s operating partner stands out not only for delivering exceptional hydrovac services, but also for being the largest hydrovac company in Canada that manufactures and operates its own equipment, a distinction that holds significant value given the current challenges in the manufacturing landscape. As shortages of parts and skilled labor continue to impact today’s market, our unique position as a provider of non-destructive hydro excavation services, all meticulously crafted at our operating partner’s exclusive plant in Red Deer, Alberta, becomes even more noteworthy. Demonstrating an impressive annual production capacity of 350 trucks, the high-caliber units are tailored for diverse applications, benefiting from a wealth of over 30 years of extensive expertise.
The coming together of these forces is projected to stimulate innovative solutions, propel technological progress, and spearhead environmental awareness within the hydrovac excavation domain for our partners and clients. The outcomes of this collaboration stand to encompass both fiscal gains and broader community prosperity.
Crystal Young, President and CEO of MMG, commented, “In Badger, we see a like-minded partner that is aligned with our commitment to excellence, innovation and the well-being of the Fort McKay Métis community. Together as McKay Badger Infrastructure Solutions LP, we’re not just creating a service, but forging a path for sustainable socio-economic prosperity.”
Rob Blackadar, Badger’s CEO remarked, “This strategic partnership, established on mutual respect and benefit, aims to bring value to all stakeholders – customers, partners (including the Fort McKay Métis Nation), employees, shareholders, and the Wood Buffalo community. McKay Métis Group has a proven track record of success, and I’m confident that our collaboration holds the potential for both economic growth and broader community prosperity.”
Both entities are set to bring forward their strengths to pioneer change, set new industry benchmarks and assert themselves as market leaders.
About Badger Infrastructure Solutions Ltd.: Badger Infrastructure Solutions Ltd., through its various affiliates and subsidiaries, is North America’s largest provider of non-destructive excavating services. Badger works for contractors and facility owners in a broad range of infrastructure industries and in general commercial construction. Badger’s customers typically operate near high concentrations of underground power, communication, water, gas and sewer lines, where safety and economic risks are high and where nondestructive excavation provides a safe alternative for certain customer excavation requirements.
The Company’s key technology is the Badger Hydrovac™, which is used primarily for safe excavation around critical infrastructure and in congested underground conditions. The Badger Hydrovac uses a pressurized water stream to liquify the soil cover, which is then removed with a powerful vacuum system and deposited into a storage tank. To complement the Badger Hydrovac, the Company introduced the Badger AirvacM1, in late 2021. The Badger Airvac is also used for safe excavation but utilizes compressed air instead of water to loosen the cover soil before vacuuming and depositing excavation materials into a storage tank. Badger is unique in the non-destructive excavation industry because it designs and manufactures all of its hydrovac and airvac units at its plant in Red Deer Alberta, which has an annual production capacity of more than 350 hydrovac and airvac units.
About McKay Métis Group (MMG): McKay Métis Group is a social enterprise owned by the Fort McKay Métis Nation (FMMN). MMG specializes in services such as fuel and lube distribution, civil construction, security, all season road maintenance, aggregate supply and crushing, materials & consumables, crane services, industrial and specialty chemicals, aerial survey solutions, and more.
Our profits are used to help provide Fort McKay Métis Nation members access to affordable housing, education, elders & youth services, economic development, infrastructure and to defend the constitutional rights of the Fort McKay Métis members. The benefits of working with us are tangible – not just for your bottom line – but for the benefits you will see in our community.
For further details or media inquiries, please contact:
Robert Blackadar, President & Chief Executive Officer
Robert Dawson, Chief Financial Officer
ir@badgerinc.com
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