Tartan Canada Corporation sponsors Plant Maintenance Conference

February 26, 2010 — Tartan Canada Corporation is proud to have been a sponsor and exhibitor at this year's Plant Maintenance & Asset Reliability Conference. This important industry event, hosted by the Canadian Institute, took place February 23-24 at the Crowne Plaza Chateau Lacombe in Edmonton, AB.

The conference featured a number of industry-leading experts who presented the latest information on best practices, tools, and technologies for improving the reliability and overall effectiveness of plant operations.

The technical sessions covered a number of issues that are critical to plant performance, including:

• Developing a proactive maintenance culture


• Integrating CMMS and project management tools for enhanced plant efficiency


• Troubleshooting equipment problems using simple tools and techniques


• Using "lessons learned" to help your company optimize asset reliability

In addition to the scheduled presentations, a roundtable discussion, and ample networking opportunities, this conference provided an ideal venue for one-on-one consultation with a number of industry-leading maintenance service providers who were exhibiting at the venue.

Along with information about our maintenance capabilities and solutions, the representatives at Tartan Canada's booth presented additional details on our customer satisfaction promise:

Low cost maintenance since 1953

which is based on:

• Low Cost
• providing low cost solutions through low rates, quality workmanship, effective processes, and safety excellence.
• Maintenance
• specialized in maintenance, turnarounds, capital projects, and contract operations.
• Since 1953
• successfully serving customers for over 55 years.

This year's Plant Maintenance & Asset Reliability Conference was another industry recognized success. Information on next year's event will soon be available at: www.canadianinstitute.com. We look forward to seeing you there.

About Tartan Canada Corporation

Tartan Canada Corporation provides low cost maintenance solutions to the energy, utilities and processing sectors in Western Canada. Its primary focus is on field and plant maintenance, including contract operations and maintenance, as well as turnarounds and capital projects. These services are provided directly by Tartan Canada, or though subcontracting arrangements with one of its independent operating affiliates: Tartan Construction Ltd. or Lloydminster Maintenance Ltd.

Tartan Canada Corporation achieves safety excellence

January 27, 2010 — Tartan Canada Corporation announced today that its independent operating subsidiary, Tartan Construction Ltd., recorded an injury-free workplace for the year ending 2009.

"A Total Recordable Injury Frequency of zero, maintained over a one-year period is an exceptional accomplishment, and is quite rare in our industry," says Tartan's president, Darrel Howell. "I'm proud of the people and the programs we have in place that have made this possible."

Tartan's safety program is built on a strong foundation, which is supported by the following three key components:

• Proactive measures


• Management visibility


• Individual responsibility

Proactive measures include a comprehensive training program that is designed to facilitate good communication between everyone involved, while contributing directly to the overall objective of continuous program improvement. Another important element is Tartan's Behavior Based Observation Program (VOICE Cards), which is used to identify and mitigate at-risk behavior.

Management visibility helps to ensure that safety is stressed throughout the company, from the leadership team and safety management group, to the site superintendents and foreman, and the on-site workers.

Individual responsibility means that safety is not only an important component of each employee's job description, it also guides and defines the behavior of everyone who is performing work on-site.

"Our company safety policies and procedures are based on the underlying principle that all injuries are preventable," Howell says. "The fact that Tartan Construction maintained an injury-free workplace last year validates the strength of our safety program. It's important to remember, however, that safety excellence is not a one-time-only achievement; instead, it must be an ongoing process. We will continue to press forward with our best efforts to maintain the safest workplace possible for our employees, our subcontractors and our clients."

About Tartan Canada Corporation

Tartan Canada Corporation provides low cost maintenance solutions to the energy, utilities and processing sectors in Western Canada. Its primary focus is on field and plant maintenance, including contract operations and maintenance, as well as turnarounds and capital projects. These services are provided directly by Tartan Canada, or though subcontracting arrangements with one of its independent operating affiliates: Tartan Construction Ltd. or Lloydminster Maintenance Ltd.

Lac La Biche student receives Tartan Canada Corporation scholarship.

November 9, 2009 — Tartan Canada Corporation (Tartan) is pleased to announce the first scholarship to be presented through its Trade School Scholarship Program. The $1000 scholarship has been awarded to Jordan Moghrabi, who resides in Lac La Biche, Alberta.

The Tartan program provides financial assistance with technical and vocational training for high school students who are interested in entering the trades. Mr. Moghrabi will be using the proceeds of his scholarship to help cover the cost of his first semester of the Pipe Trades Program at the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT), beginning in October of this year. After completing the educational and work experience requirements for his Journeyman ticket, he is planning on opening a plumbing contracting business in the Lac La Biche area.

According to Tartan’s President, Darrel Howell, it is important to give something back to the communities that support the maintenance services industry. “We are extremely pleased that we have been able to present this scholarship to such a worthy individual as Jordan. The availability of qualified people in the trades is very important for everyone in our industry. By helping cover the cost of technical education, we hope that more people will be encouraged to pursue a career in the trades, providing them with the opportunity to achieve their long-term personal and financial goals. We wish Jordan the best of luck in furthering his education.”

Tartan has a long history of community involvement that dates back to 1953, when Tartan Construction Ltd. first began operations in the Redwater, Alberta area. “We believe that community support is absolutely essential for maintaining our company’s growth and continued success,” Howell says. “We have participated in a variety of projects in Redwater, and have since expanded to Conklin and other areas where we have company operations. In addition to donations and volunteer support, we have also been involved in a number of other initiatives, including community clean-up programs, Canada Day celebrations, and CAPP Energy in Action.”

The Tartan scholarship program was developed in response to the company’s community involvement in schools in Conklin, Lac La Biche and other local regions. To qualify, applicants must reside within the geographic area encompassing Lac La Biche, Conklin, Chard, and Chipewyan Prairie Dene First Nation (Janvier).

Tartan will be continuing to award scholarships during the 2009/10 school year for high school students in the Conklin and area region who are interested in entering the trades. Tartan’s Scholarship Application Form can be requested by e-mail (info@tartan.ca), or downloaded at www.tartanconstruction.ca/0910-scholarshipform.pdf.

For more information about Tartan’s Trade School Scholarship Program, please contact Erica Thorsen @ (780) 732-8835

Tartan Canada Corporation participated in Energy in Action (EIA) in Conklin, Alberta

June 15, 2009 — Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers (CAPP) is the voice of Canada's upstream oil and natural gas industry, representing over 130 member companies. The CAPP has introduced Energy in Action which provides companies with an opportunity to express their commitment to the environment and communities that their companies operate in.

Tartan Canada Corporation participated in Energy in Action (EIA) in Conklin Alberta on May 28th 2009. The purpose of the Energy in Action Program is to bring industry and communities together to care for our natural environment.

Together with representatives from Devon, Chevron, Canadian Natural Resources, EnCana, Enerplus, Nexen, Opti, Paramount and Total, Tartan helped approximately 30 school children plant 3 truck loads of trees, shrubs and flowers in their school yard. Children also painted wooden cutouts of flowers and butterflies to help decorate their schoolyard.

Tartan also donated equipment and personnel to transport the four truckloads consisting of the cutouts and plants from Calgary and Fort McMurray.

Volunteers and children participated in a lunch and learn where we learned the importance of Personal Protective Equipment and children raced to see who could suit up the fastest.

Employees from participating companies got a much deserved break from their regular work schedules and had a chance to interact with people from the community.

Thank you to Dunvegan Gardens Ltd. in Fort McMurray for the beautiful plants and all of their help in making this event a success.

Murray Peterson joins Tartan Board of Directors

September 10, 2008 — Murray has over 35 years of experience in the oil and gas, pipeline and utilities industries. Most recently, he was Managing Director of Lloydminster Maintenance. He holds a B. Sc. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Saskatchewan and is a registered Professional Engineer. Murray has served on a number of industry boards, including being the Past Chairman of Construction Labour Relations - Saskatchewan.

Tartan Canada Corporation acquires Lloydminster Maintenance Ltd.

September 9, 2008 — Tartan Canada Corporation has acquired Lloydminster Maintenance Ltd (LML). Based in Lloydminster and Estevan, LML has provided plant maintenance and construction services since 1992.

“Together, Tartan and LML provide a broad range of maintenance, turnaround, and sustaining capital services”, said Darrel Howell, Tartan’s President. “We look forward to continuing to serve our plant and field clients in Alberta and Saskatchewan”.

Tartan Canada Corporation is awarded maintenance contract for Devon Canada Corporation’s Jackfish SAGD Project

July 22, 2008 — Tartan Canada Corporation has been awarded a long-term contract to provide mechanical maintenance, insulating, and millwrighting services to Devon Canada Corporation’s (Devon) Jackfish SAGD Project.

“We are pleased to be a part of the ongoing operations team at Jackfish. We look forward to growing with Devon and the Conklin community,” said Darrel Howell, Tartan’s President.

Mike Langley joins Tartan Board of Directors

June 17, 2008 — Tartan Canada Corporation is pleased to announce the appointment of Mike Langley as Independent Director.

Mike joined the Tartan Board in 2008. He is a professional chemical engineer with over 30 years experience in the oil and gas and chemical industries, the majority in heavy oil and oil sands.
Mike held senior positions in several organizations including Husky Energy, Ranger Oil, Ensyn Petroleum and North American Oil Sands Corporation. He was a founder and the first full time employee at North American Oil Sands Corporation which was sold to Statoil in June 2007. After six months assisting with the Corporate integration he retired at the end of 2007.
He was formerly a Director of the Petroleum Technology Research Centre in Regina and is Founder of the Oil Sands Executive meeting Group in Calgary. Mike is currently providing advisory services to several Companies in the energy industry.

Tartan Canada Corporation acquires Guy's Mobile Mechanical in Conklin, Alberta

February 15, 2008 — Tartan annouced today that it has acquired the Conklin AB operations of Guy’s Mobile Mechanical. This will give Tartan a local base to provide construction and maintenance services to operators in the southern Athabasca oilsands region.

“Guy Cloutier and his team have provided much needed services to SAGD operators in the Conklin area for the last 12 years. We look forward to continuing to serve these and new customers, and to becoming a part of the Conklin community,” said Darrel Howell, Tartan’s President.

Darrel Howell hired as President and Director

August 1, 2007 — Tartan Canada Corporation is pleased to announce the appointment of Darrel Howell as President and Director.

Darrel has over 30 years of experience in the oil sands/heavy oil industry, primarily with Flint Energy Services, Husky Energy, and Syncrude Canada. Most recently, he was Senior Vice-President of Flint Transfield Services. He holds a B. Sc. and M. Sc. In Mechanical Engineering from the University of Alberta and is a registered Professional Engineer. Darrel has served on a number of industry and community boards, including the Alberta Chamber of Resources, Lakeland College, and the University of Calgary Senate.