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Nightingale Farms - LaSalette

Nightingale Farms Limited is currently in the 3rd generation of growth. The company was founded in 1950 by Frank J. Nightingale, with only two commodities; strawberries and tomatoes. What once was a small family farm has grown to a vast 1500 acres of Field, Greenhouse and High Tunnel conventional and organic operation, which is currently owned and operated by Bill Nightingale Sr, and Bill Nightingale Jr. The Farm currently produces many conventional and organic items, both in bulk and many value added packaging options. The organic label “Norfolk Organic” was enrolled in 2003 and is growing consistently. At Nightingale Farms LTD our team focuses on being leaders in Quality Produce, Innovation, and meeting customers’ demands. We are consistently adapting and leading customer trends, such as Organics and Organic Speciality items that we provide to our Wholesale customers. Our products can be found at all major chains, independence, and many small farmer’s markets. ×

Marc Vanden Bussche - Delhi

We are a 3rd generation family business built on the values of exceptional service and expert knowledge. Based in Delhi, Ontario with four Ontario locations and one Eastern Canada location to serve you. Vanden Bussche Irrigation believes in total customer satisfaction. We strive to be your most valued resource in irrigation by providing irrigation design, consulting, environmental facts, world-class equipment, and service excellence. For over 50 years, our company growth has been steadily built on the talents of many energetic, highly trained people who believe in our customer - first service approach. We are experts in a full range of irrigation applications, from trickle to slurry systems as well as suppliers of world-class irrigation equipment to hundreds of farmers and contractors, golf courses, cities and municipalities. Since 1954, Vanden Bussche Irrigation has been a system design and installation leader. We are innovators, always keeping up with new technologies and testing out new trends in our own fields at the Vanden Bussche learning center. Whether you need a whole new irrigation system, just a few replacement parts, or an upgrade to your current irrigation controls and configuration, Vanden Bussche has what you need. We'll be happy to discuss your project needs with you when you contact us. ×

Liberty Linehaul Inc. - Ayr

Liberty Linehaul Inc. was formed on November 17th, 1987 as an LTL and truckload carrier specializing in international freight between Canada and the United States. The management team at Liberty Linehaul Inc., with their diverse backgrounds of experience in the transportations industry, has guided this company through many economic environments. We certainly have seen steady, calculated growth over these past 20+ years. We have been blessed with some very long term loyal customers. We all manage those relationships with a goal of giving customers more than they expect. We accomplish this by hiring and training the best people available. We provide our people with the best equipment maintained to our exacting standards. We support each other through our systems which are maintained by ISO standard. We realize the value for great people. We commit to give them a safe, clean work environment. They will receive fair compensation, realistic assignments and recognition for good performance. We expect that by treating our people fairly that they will help use maintain our external relationships with customers and suppliers. I, personally, have always known each employee. As we grow it does get to be more of a challenge however, employees make our success and knowing each of them is very important to me. My door is always open. We also have a subsidiary company in Montebello, California which was established in January 1997. Liberty Linehaul West Inc. operates by the same guiding principals and shares the same goals for excellence as its Canadian parent. We are very proud of our accomplishments. Canada�s Elite Fleet has a bright future and many years of continued success. ×