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The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville. July 29. 1998 Page 7 Bowmanville Company is Growing Quietly //, // Powerscreen No Longer Considered an 'Experiment by Jennifer Stone Staff Writer What started out as an experiment has bceome so successful that growth plans are on the horizon. Powerscreen of Canada Ltd., located just off Highway 401 near Liberty Street in Bowmanville, originally started as "an experiment for the (parent) company to sec if we could manufacture away from headquarters," says Powerscreen president Michael McGrath. The headquarters are located in Ireland, where the business started in 1966. The Bowmanville facility opened in September of 1995, and plans arc now in the works to expand the current facility. Number One - Powerscreen builds mobile aggregate, screening screening and conveying machinery machinery used to separate such materials as topsoil, sand, gravel, wood bark, and, The Statesman's Carrier of the Week Scott Lane Scott Lane has route #14. Scott enjoys basketball basketball and hockey. As our Carrier of the Week, he will receive a McDonald's Extra Value Meal. Congratulations Scott and keep up the good work. Hwy. 2 (King St. West) Bowmanville more recently, recycling materials. And McGrath says, according to a study done by Equipment Data Associates, Powerscreen is now the number one manufacturer manufacturer of its kind of machinery in the world. The company currently holds about 40 percent of the North American market, market, with 45 dealerships in the United States. About 30 people arc currently employed by Powerscreen in Bowmanville. McGrath hopes to see that number increase to about 50 before long, thanks to plans to take on a new product line. World-wide, Powerscreen employees about 2,700 people. Included in local expansion plans arc intentions intentions to increase the physical physical size of the Bowmanville facility. "Let's just say, this time, 12 months from now, we hope to have more room," says McGrath, who is meeting with local builders this week, but will have to receive municipal approval before going ahead with the project. Cash Flow Not only does Powerscreen contribute to the local economy by acting acting as an employer, but the company also bolsters Southern Ontario's cash flow by buying a great deal READY TO ROLL - Mike Yeo, who works in quality control at Powerscreen, makes a final inspection of a piece of equipment about to leave the Bowmanville facility. Powerscreen plans to expand over the next year. of materials from nearby suppliers. "Locally, we probably spend four to five million dollars a year," says McGrath. Powerscreen chose Bowmanville after looking at several different possible possible locations for a North American plant. There was a Powerscreen dealer in town for about 30 years, though that dealer has since moved to Oshawa. McGrath says the existence existence of an appropriate facility here that needed very little work and had plenty of room for expansion expansion played a large role in the decision to choose Bowmanville. No corners were cut when the company company was putting together the Bowmanville plant. "We brought the best equipment we could. Some of the equipment here is better than (the equipment) at headquarters headquarters (in Ireland)," states McGrath. Distribution Last year, the Bowmanville plant made approximately 180 machines. The machines vary in weight from 7,000 pounds to 75,000 pounds, and arc distributed through dealers across North America via the company's company's Louisville, Ky. opera tion. And McGrath says each machine is built to suit the widely varying specifications of the province or state in which it is going to be used. "We do everything here from the raw steel on through (to build the machinery). When they leave here, they're fit.for the customer; they even have (the buyer's) decals," says McGrath. Blackstock News Locals Visit Maritimes for Crop and Soil Trip by Joyce Kelly afternoon Jill VanCamp wedding in the Blackstock r\n „ h„„„,;r„i QntnrH-iv became the bride of Mike United Church The bride On a beautiful Saturday Davj(]son a very prelty along with her bridesmaid certification • reconditioning m PRIVILEGE eked by General Motors of Canada Optimum USED VEHICLES ^905-885-4573 1 -800-297-4876 : : „ : ■. * Wrï ■ FULL SIZE CARS LUMINA 'Sit GRAND PRIX 1997 lumina •«sa-, i While, V6, loaded, $1R 0 05 1997 GtMA P " X $E 27,000km. 1 While, 3.8 V6, '- ' , loaded, 26,100 km. OLDSMOBILE REGAL INTRIGUE *23,995 1993 Buick Regal 2 Door 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue white, loaded, Mdroon, 3.8 litre „ dean and sharp, $ V6, loaded, 20,000 km. *26,995 99,000 km. -S- BUICK WAGON 10,595 i1990 Buick Estate Wagon . 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" 1997 Grand AM Red, 4-door, *17 005 loaded, 31,000 km. , MALIBU 1998 Malibu IS Silver, V6, loaded, sun roof, 22,000 km, *21,995 SUNBIRD 2 DOOR JIMMY 4x4 1989 Pontiac Sunbird Blue *1,900 1988 GMC Full Size Jimmy 4x4 Red,V'O, AAe • 5spd. *2,995 as is 1989 Cavalier - 4 Door While, air, aulo * | ,900 as is and her parents Richard and Ruby VanCamp arrived at the church in a stately horse-drawn carriage. The dinner and dance was held at the Recreation Centre. As Mike comes from Bermuda, there were many guests from there. Various Bermudian customs were part of the wedding as well. Following their honeymoon, honeymoon, Jill and Mike will make their home in Bermuda. Best wishes, Jill and Mike. On Sunday noon, Richard and Ruby hosted a barbecue which many of the relatives and guests attended. attended. Last week, a number of rural folk enjoyed a Durham Crop and soil trip to the Maritimes. Those from this area who attended this week long tour were Ernie and Connie Swain, Ria and Peter Hoogevcen, Rika Wygcrdc, Alma Duff, Margaret Mountjoy, Eileen McLaughlin, Edith McLaughlin, Merrill and Jean VanCamp and their friends Fern and Clayt Pcllctt of New York State, Walter and Audrey Wright, Lloyd and Thelma Wright, Clarence and Grace Bajema. During their travels travels they flew, travelled by bus and ferry. One highlight was the Titanic dinner at the Waterfront Warehouse in Halifax. The time was spent Bowmanville Toastmasters The chairman Toastmaster Irene Konzclmann chose the theme "Summer Memories" for the meeting of Bowmanville Toastmasters on July 21, 1998. The Table Topics Master, Toastmaster Vanessa Hughes aeted as a genie giving giving wishes to the impromptu speakers. Toastmaster Marilynn Dow captured the Table Topics Trophy describing describing lier wisli about paradise. The Toastmaster of the evening, Toastmaster Brian Forrest wove the chairman's theme throughout his introductions introductions of Toastmaster Karen Marlin and Carol Wonnacoll. "Arthur's Dilcmna" about building self-confidence, presented by Toast master Martin, won the award. Toastmaster Mike Sullivan introduced the individual individual speech evaluators. Toastmaster Russ LcBlanc was presented with the Best Evaluator Trophy. In his overall evaluation of the evening, Toastmaster Sullivan praised the members of the head table for their preparedness; lie also commented commented on the fun and exhilaration exhilaration that pervaded the meeting. The August meeting schedule of Bowmanville Toastmasters is: August -I ami August IS. We meet Tuesday evenings, 7:30 p in. to 9:30 pm. at Darlington Hydro Information Centre. sightseeing and visiting various various farm activities. Bill and Jean Ferguson, Kevin Ferguson attended the wedding of Jean's niece Lori McKee in Norwich United Church on Saturday. There were 13 tables at the weekly Tuesday evening card party with the following winners - Ruby Smith with a high of 110, Verna Draper, Doris Hill, Harry Hill, Verna Robinson, Richard Potter and Verna Shite. Draws were won by Milt Lacey 2, Elsie Pogue, Charlie Stapleton and Irene Hoffman. Please mark your calendars calendars for a miscellaneous community shower that will be held on Saturday, August 15 at 2 p.m., in honour of newly-wed Marilyn (Green) Tobin at the St. John's Parish Hall. Many from here attended attended the Open House in honour honour of Lawrence and Gwendolyn Malcolm's fiftieth fiftieth wedding anniversary held at Nestleton on Sunday. Congratulations Lawrence and Gwen. A reminder of the Lake Scugog Regatta this coming weekend. There will be many activities. See the posters for details. Graduate Charlene Lewis Charlene Alccia Lewis recently graduated graduated from Sir Sandford Fleming College, Peterborough, Ontario. Charlene received her diploma in Massage Therapy and successfully completed completed the College of Massage Therapists of Ontario Registration Examinations. Site was the recipient recipient of tile Massage Therapy Program Faculty Award at Convocation held June 19, 1998. Presently, Charlene is practicing at Hands on Health Care Massage Therapy Clinic in Whitby. Proud parents are Boh and Sandra Lewis of Qrono.