Who Supplies Our Bricks?
by Dwayne Regehr
Barkman Concrete has been Earthworks Landscaping's primary supplier of concrete pavers, slabs and retaining wall blocks since we first opened our doors in 1998. The strong partnership that we have developed is based on our mutual commitment to providing the best materials and service to our customers.
For almost 70 years, Barkman Concrete Ltd. has developed a name as an innovator and leader in precast concrete manufacturing. Originally founded in Steinbach, Manitoba, Barkman now employs more than 250 people in four different locations across North America. Since 1948, Barkman has manufactured precast concrete products for residential and commercial installations and are regularly shipped throughout Canada, the US and other areas worldwide.
Barkman has been the local brand of choice of Winnipeggers for hardscape products, offering the most diverse, quality tested precast concrete products in Canada. In the past six years, with a firm foundation in the Prairies, Barkman has expanded to the Western provinces and northern United States.
Barkman's product lines come in the form of pavers, slabs, landscape kits, steps, site furnishings, trenching products, agriculture products, retaining wall systems, skate parks, and other specialty products. The company's production capacity has increased with the opening of the new Hess plant in Steinbach, currently the most technologically advanced paver plant in North America, allowing Barkman to serve the precast concrete needs of a larger customer base.
Despite its size, Barkman continues to maintain a family-led atmosphere. Alan Barkman, the current president who is the second generation of his family to lead the company, continually emphasizes the highest quality standards and superior customer service. He places importance on cultivating a flat organizational structure where any customer or employee can approach anyone with any concerns or issues.
