About

The Westbrook Group of Companies are a professionally managed group of privately held and third generation family-owned operating companies with history back to 1959. Starting from a 14,000 square foot greenhouse, the company consists of over 1 million square feet of greenhouse space and 250,000 square feet of production and office space with 4 separate operating divisions serving the North American market.

With a strong focus on innovation, integrity, quality, governance, and sustainability we develop companies and people for long term success.

The Trailers division is led by 2 strong consumer brands in the Light Duty and Kit trailer segment: Stirling and Marathon. Products include light duty trailers, and partially assembled Kit trailers sold in store and online through Mass Market retailers. Local manufacturing ensures the highest of quality, durability, and smooth ride. The unique Galvalume construction process ensures rust resistance and has helped the team deliver quality trailers to retailers and consumers across Canada and the United States.

The Greenhouses division, with almost 1 million square feet of available greenhouse space, grows a variety of indoor potted plants. We use an effective combination of human resources and mechanical automation to increase efficiency and reduce our impact on the environment. With sales to mass market and wholesalers in North America, Westbrook-grown potted Mini Roses, Kalanchoes and Violets make the Greenhouse division a market leader in the US according to IRi Year ending 2020 data.

With 80,000 sq. feet of state-of-the art manufacturing facilities, the Systems division designs, manufactures, and installs commercial greenhouse structures for the Floriculture industry throughout North America. As a recognized leader in greenhouse structure design and manufacturing, and over 50 years of expertise, the Systems division provides a wide range of designs and ventilation options tailored for small to mid-size Floriculture growers.

Al VanderWier

Al Vanderwier, a key member of the Westbrook Systems team for over 27 years, plays a vital role in fulfilling all our customers’ needs day in and day out. From being a main contact for our customers and builders to loading our products for delivery, his commitment to ensuring the customer gets everything they require is unwavering. His reliable dedication to his role and to Westbrook is a key part to the successful relationships we maintain with our customers and suppliers. Al is in constant communication with all the stakeholders of any project that comes through Westbrook and works to ensure all deadlines are met.

Our Mission

The Westbrook Group of Companies strives for the best of family business culture with best practice governance, management, and strategy. We care for the communities we share, the sustainability of our products, and the long- term future of planet. We create sustained growth with a diverse collection of extraordinary people, distinctive brands and best in class products. Through governance, integrity, and a focus on quality, innovation, and sustainability we develop companies and people for long term success.

Our Vision

Sustain and grow an extraordinary Group of Companies that past generations of stakeholders are proud of, current generations are engaged with, and future generations will carry forward. Stakeholders include our communities, our people, our shareholders, our customers, and our suppliers.

Our Values

The Westbrook Group of Companies values Passion, Selflessness, Courage, Curiosity, Innovation, Commitment and best practice Governance. Combined, we strive to be great corporate citizens that live these values daily to provide the best possible customer and consumer interactions with our product and our people.

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