this metal manufacturing business supplies goods to steel service centres throughout western canada and the pacific northwest. In this niche market, the company has developed production efficiencies helped by a refined focus on a narrow product range. Excellent quality and customer service have fueled deep penetration in the regional market. Growth has slowed somewhat in recent years as the owner is comfortable with the current business model. Management keeps things simple by selling good volume of a few key products to a relatively small number of customers. The company runs only one shift with almost no marketing efforts, and there are ample opportunities for geographic expansion and/or the addition of distribution channels.