Services we provide:

Equipment we supply:

 

Company Mission, Vision, Values

    We are dedicated to and participate in environmental improvements that foster a sustainable future by creating business opportunities that make economic sense to stakeholders. Specifically by redirecting asphalt shingles from landfills, for use as valuable paving resource.

    Our vision is to be the facility of choice for residential asphalt shingle recycling, by:

    • Delivering superior customer service
    • Running professional, efficient, well maintained facilities
    • Operating safely and reliably at all times
    Our values:
    • Honesty
    • Integrity
    • Quality and discipline
    • Respect for others
    • Respect for the environment
    • Win win business solutions

    A Brief History

    Gemaco Sales Ltd. was incorporated in 1958 by Mr. Garnet Marks. Mr. Marks originally owned the Mercedes Benz dealership in Kelowna. His love for equipment and the agriculture industry soon took him in new directions, and as the global need for recycling grew, Mr. Marks began sourcing and supplying equipment to support environmental solutions. Today, this original company spirit lives on.

     

    Key milestones:

    • 1958 Gemaco Sales Ltd first incorporated.
    • 2005 purchased by Mr. R. Davies. With an agricultural background, equipment sales remained the main focus.
    • 2007 purchased by current owners who continued the equipment sales tradition. Soon after President Terry Charles identified the opportunity in recycling asphalt shingles.
    • 2009 owners attended the 4th Asphalt Shingle Recycling Forum in Chicago, IL which anchored their belief in the viability of Recycled Asphalt Shingle operations in Canada. They returned home and set forth to establish operations on Annacis Island in Vancouver.
    • 2010 Gemaco Recycled Asphalt Shingle Station operations on Annacis Island began.

Management

Terry Charles, President

  • Over 30 years experience in the equipment and transportation industry
  • Previously owned and operated two transportation companies (20 years)
  • Licensed heavy duty mechanic
  • Profit & loss management
  • Sales & business development
  • Strategic & marketing planning
  • Key account manager
  • Fleet management
  • Budget and contract management
  • Presentations, training and staff development

    • Current Responsibilities:
  • Operations
  • Business development and sales
  • Business planning and board member
  • Safety officer

Hilary Hanna, Vice President

  • Over 25 years experience in customer service
  • Previously owned and operated retail store (8 years)
  • Licensed class 1 driver
  • Human resources management, payroll, bookkeeping
  • Staff development & training
  • Public relations, event planning
  • Sales, advertising, marketing & promotions
  • Excellence in customer service
  • Inventory & quality control
  • Leadership dynamics, team building, coaching & motivational skills

    • Current Responsibilities:
  • Operations
  • Customer service and sales
  • Site and head office administration
  • Business planning and board member

Kelly Hanna P. Eng., Corporate Secretary

  • Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering (1987)
  • Member of the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta
  • 23 years experience in the oil & gas industry
  • Positions held as design engineer, operations engineer, project manager, area supervisor and plant maintenance superintendent.
  • Business planning, budgets
  • Contract management
  • Partner relations

    • Current Responsibilities:
  • Assist site and head office administration
  • Business planning and board member