SCS Lean Manufacturing and Innovation

Manufacturing is not an industry most people would associate with philosophy, but within this massive sector of the global economy lies an ideology that has been around since the 1940s. In 1948, Kiichiro Toyoda visited a supermarket in Japan and noticed that the shelves were stocked with just enough items to fill the shelf and…

New Wire Saw at K2 Stone

Stone may be as old as time, but the technology used to process stone continues to evolve. At K2 Stone, we are committed to producing stone products of the highest quality for our customers, and we constantly seek out and explore available technology to stay at the forefront of the North American stone industry. With…

Hazelwood Movember 2021

November, a month known for rain and colder weather has now become synonymous with the iconic moustache due to the fundraising efforts associated with men’s health that occur during this time of year. In 2003, two friends met at a pub in Australia and formed an idea to challenge other men in their life to…

Hazelwood Construction | Otter Point Road

The District of Sooke BC has awarded Hazelwood Construction Services Inc. with the contract for the Otter Point Road project. Start Date: September 2021 Estimated Completion Date: November 2021 Project Engineer: On Point Engineering Ltd Otter Point Road upgrade project includes a lane realignment, added/improved boulevard with new sidewalks, rock & mortar retaining walls, bike lanes, landscaping, street lighting…

Morrell Nature Sanctuary Trail Improvement

Located in South Nanaimo under the watchful eye of Mount Benson, the Morrell Nature Sanctuary has welcomed visitors to walk among its trails since its inception in 1985. The sanctuary came into existence after Bill Morrell, a local contractor, donated the area to the British Columbia Land Commission. His donation included a stipulation that the…

The Powder Coaters Acquisition

Hazelwood is dedicated to creating positive and lasting contributions to the communities we serve. We pride ourselves on our ability to build successful companies and bolster the local economy through job creation. As a company, we actively seek out new opportunities, and we are always interested in options that will enhance the growth of our…

K2 Stone Company Profile

Real Local. Real People. Real Stone. When it comes to building products there is nothing more timeless than natural stone. And thanks to new developments in stone production, adding real stone to your home or commercial property has never been easier. As one of the largest distributors of natural stone in Western North America, K2…

SCS Name Change Announcement

It is an exciting time to be involved in the manufacturing industry. The technology available to manufacturers continues to evolve as do the demands of consumers, and due to an increasing level of connectivity, it is possible to make contact with new customers and markets that were out of reach in the past. In order…