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Oil and Gas

Pat Wilson Camex Equipment Sales & Rentals Inc. Nisku

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at Wilson launched Camex modestly in 1992, working from the back of his pickup truck. Today the company supplies high-quality new and used transportation equipment to western Canada, the United States and wordwide. Camex has one of the most comprehensive lines of oilfield and construction equipment in western Canada and also manufactures customized oilfield trucks and trailers. Now with five locations, Camex boasts an inventory of over 1,500 pieces of new, used and refurbished equipment. When did you know you wanted to be an entrepreneur? Right from high school, when I first started working. What’s next for the business? Expansion — a new manufacturing facility coming on stream, a new sales, rental and maintenance facility and new product lines. How are you accelerating growth in Canada? Diversification of product lines, new facilities to increase manufacturing capability and efficiency, streamlining infrastructure and investing in new hires to accommodate new business and future growth. What have you done to ensure your company remains innovative and entrepreneurial? Expanded product lines, let employees be leaders and strived for perfection. What’s the toughest feedback you’ve ever received and how did you learn from it? Low oil prices. Our philosophy is to retain our greatest resource — our employees — though the downturns. Also, properly managing your inventory is critical so you have product on hand when the market turns around. Who has been your greatest inspiration? My mentor Mike Myshak from Myshak Sales & Rentals Ltd. He’s the reason I’m here today.

My best advice for other entrepreneurs is this: don’t be afraid to lead by example.

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EY Entrepreneur Of The Year 2015

What’s your legacy? “To be the world’s largest rig moving, vacuum and fluid handling equipment sales and rental business, supported by top-notch employees and discerning customers.“


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