Along with continual innovation, Barkman believes that business is built upon loyalty. From the homeowner who enjoys their backyard patio to the architects that design and specify vast urban parks and plazas, the commitment to these relationships and partnerships is the key to building better communities. That is why Barkman is so proud of the […]
READ MOREThe month of March ushered in some warm temperatures as well as company achievements that we are truly proud of. We feel honoured to have been named one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies for the second year in a row and to be a finalist in FEX Manitoba’s 2019 Family Enterprise of the Year Award (FEYA). “What amazes me about Best Managed […]
READ MOREFor the second year running, Barkman partnered with the University of Calgary to hold the Architectural Student Design Competition. Students were tasked with designing an element or series of elements using precast concrete that would act as a physical barrier for pedestrians and cyclists travelling alongside a road. In Calgary, the addition of curbs and […]
READ MOREBarkman is excited to be returning to the Winnipeg Home and Garden Show, now in its 44th year. This year the Barkman booth will feature Broadway 65mm in the new Prefetto Granite colour mix, the Harvest Grove Napoleon Grill and Compact Pizza Oven landscape kits, and Cast planters. Barkman has also partnered with eleven other contractors, each of which will be displaying Barkman […]
READ MOREBarkman Hardware Arnold, Edwin and Peter Barkman started Barkman Hardware when they first bought Bills’ Paint Shop on Mainstreet in 1948. Starting out as a small tinsmithing shop, the company soon grew to include all manner of plumbing and heating supplies. According to the late Peter Barkman, “It was just an open space with a […]
READ MOREBarkman is being recognized for overall business performance and sustained growth with the prestigious Canada’s Best Managed Companies designation. The 2018 Best Managed program award winners are amongst the best-in-class of Canadian owned and managed companies with revenues over $15 million demonstrating strategy, capability and commitment to achieve sustainable growth. Now in its 25th year, […]
READ MOREBarkman Concrete values education and enjoys partnering with students to contribute to their learning through Barkman’s scholarship program. Since 2010, Barkman has partnered with the University of Manitoba to hold an annual architectural design competition. Groups of students are charged with designing an innovative and unique concrete product with parameters that are outlined by Barkman […]
READ MOREThe ASLA EXPO is upon us again and this year it’s in Los Angeles. The ASLA EXPO is the largest in the industry and is a great way to come in contact with new products, services, technology applications, and design solutions. Drawing thousands of customers each year and hundreds of exhibitors, it really is an invaluable opportunity […]
READ MOREJuly 1st has always been a time for celebration for all Canadians. This year will be a bit unique given that we won’t have any fireworks due to Covid-19 restrictions. But that doesn’t mean that we can’t be in a festive mood and plan for a great Canada Day celebration. Here are some of our […]
READ MOREEvery year, Barkman holds a Family Picnic where our employees and their families can relax, have fun and be entertained. For this year, the picnic was held last Monday, June 19th at the A.D. Penner Park in Steinbach, where three hundred people enjoyed an evening of delicious food, kids games and musical entertainment. Thankfully, the rain stayed away […]
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