Customer Testimonials - Behrends Bronze Inc.

IBI Group

Congratulations on your success! In the past, Behrends Bronze has worked with us on many cast metal signage projects for community entry features and gates. You have always been able to deliver sign products that are unique and of exceptional quality. We appreciate working with your Ideas Team to ensure that our clients get the best quality signs within budget. We would highly recommend Behrends Bronze to anyone who is looking for good service and high quality.

We look forward to working with you again in the future.

Cathryn Chopko Beck - ACP, MCIP, AALA, CSLA :: IBI Group, Edmonton AB

Ketch Resources Ltd.

Ketch Energy Ltd. first commissioned Behrends Bronze to manufacture a sign for the head office reception area in 2000. We have been very pleased with the service and exceptional quality of the product.

This sign has been moved twice and recently modified to a name change of Ketch Resources Ltd., which was very cost effective in that only the “Resources” part of the sign had to be manufactured.

We often have guests in our office who comment on what a great company sign” we have.

Thanks to Behrends Bronze for this fine addition to our office.

Linda Coates - Executive Assistant :: Ketch Resources Ltd., Calgary AB

PCL-MAXAM, A JOINT VENTURE

We would like to thank you for your contribution to this project. Behrends Bronze Inc. came through with a quality product and on time. This was a difficult project with a tight schedule and an awkward location. You handled last minute changes in a timely manner with fair and reasonable pricing.

Your company understood the project's needs and applied your expertise filling in the blanks to make everything work. Although there were some last minute decisions Chris Marshall of your firm handled it very well. We really appreciate the fact that Behrends Bronze always had a contact person available.

This bridge in the heart of Edmonton is being promoted as a landmark and a meeting place that will be recognized by everyone. Your sign does an excellent job of identifying it.

We look forward to working with you again and would be more than happy to recommend your company on any upcoming projects.

Russell Bridgeman - Project Manager :: PCL-MAXAM, A JOINT VENTURE, Edmonton AB

Weyerhaeuser

It was a pleasure to do business with you on the recent completion of the front entrance sign to the Weyerhaeuser site. The sign turned out very well and looks very professional. We have received many admirable comments from both employees and community citizens.

We have received excellent value on the bronze lettering and logo that you provided. The installation was efficient and of quality workmanship. I found your company to be easy to work with, flexible, and a provider of quality products. I can also say that if the need arises again your company will be considered to supply goods and services, and I would recommend your company to others.

Thank you for a job well done.

Larry J. Johnson - Engineering Civil/Structural Services :: Weyerhaeuser, Grande Prairie AB

PCL-MAXAM, A JOINT VENTURE

I would like to take this opportunity to thank yourself, Chris and the entire staff at Behrends Bronze for the work you did on the Old Strathcona Entranceway Gate. Your tireless efforts made this project a success. The terms “professional” and “first class” are great adjectives to describe the staff at Behrends, the working relationships established (with all parties), and the premium quality work completed on the gate.

Gen, it has been a pleasure working with you and Chris. I look forward to our next project together!!”

Ivan Beljan - Project Manager :: PCL-MAXAM, A JOINT VENTURE, Edmonton AB

Providence Center Foundation

I would like to thank you and the staff of Behrends Bronze for the wonderful installation of a series of plaques in recognition of our donors to the Cardinal Ambrozic Houses of Providence Capital Campaign.

Your professionalism and commitment to excellence was evident every step of the way. The entire process, from messaging the plaques to the actual installation, was seamless and I believe this to be a result of your attention to detail and utmost care for the client’s needs.

On behalf of Providence Centre, and particularly the Houses of Providence, I would like to thank you once again for your services. It was a pleasure working with you.”

Jennifer Stewart - Vice President :: Providence Center Foundation, Toronto ON

Camp Health, Hope & Happiness

Just a note to let you know how pleased we have been with the quality of commemorative and donor recognition signage produced by Behrends Bronze for Camp over the past few years. I have found your staff to be very cooperative in their dealings with Camp and exceptionally responsive to the needs of our non-profit organization. Behrends’ workmanship is consistently high caliber and your staff makes is clear right from the start that client satisfaction is a top priority. In terms of quality, creativity and affordability, Behrends Bronze is unexcelled in my experience. Your staff have always worked with us to ensure that we obtain the most appropriate and cost effective signage possible.

Like other non-profits, Camp He Ho Ha is actively working to develop long-term, positive relationships with our donors and supporters. Commemorative and donor recognition signage is an integral part of our overall donor relations program. Of particular importance to me as Director of Fund Development has been Behrends Bronze’s ability to produce signage that is creative with strong donor appeal. The house-shaped bronze plaques featuring dramatic roof lines, recently produced by Behrends Bronze for us, were a unique and visually appealing way of recognizing a number of funders who contributed to our capital re-roofing project last year.”

Camp Health, Hope & Happiness, Seba Beach AB

Winnifred Stewart Association

On behalf of the Winnifred Stewart Association and the Winnifred Stewart Foundation, I would like to thank you for your support in making our “Wall of Honour” 50^th anniversary project a success.

From our initial consultation, right through the design process and actual construction, you and your staff made the project very straightforward to develop and coordinate. We had a group of volunteers in charge of the design, and the samples and design sketches you provided, as well as answers to our many questions, made the decision-making quite effortless for all involved.

As a not-for-profit organization, we especially appreciated working with you to meet our budget requirement and ensuring we obtained the best result with what we could afford. We are proud to call you our partners in this effort.

We have received many compliments from our funders, donors and volunteers about our Wall of Honour and it has become a focal point in our building. We highly recommend Behrends Bronze for the quality of the work and commitment to service we receive on our project, and  would be pleased to share our experience with any other organization.

I look forward to working with all of you at Behrends on future projects."

Roxanne Dube Coelho - PR and Fund Development :: Winnifred Stewart Association, Edmonton AB

Jacob’s Construction

Further to your letter of September 11, 2003, we wish to advise that we are pleased with the entrance feature sign and address plaques manufactured by your firm. The product was manufactured and installed with very little follow up needed. We appreciate the service and will be looking at doing additional business with you in the near future. We would also have no problem referring business to you.”

R.J. (Ron) Kruger - Business Manager :: Jacob’s Construction, Leduc AB

Met Group Inc.

We are very pleased with the signage and service we received from your company. So much so, that we have ordered signage for our affiliated offices here in Edmonton.

We found that every level of the process was very professional and customer oriented. The product we received was also very innovative and reflected the nature of our business. We have received countless compliments from our clients, so obviously they think so too.

I would not hesitate to use your services again. Please feel free to use us as a reference, I would gladly speak to your prospective customers."

Linda Davies - Administration :: Met Group Inc., Edmonton AB

Wetaskiwin Health Foundation

As budgets decline and need for healthcare services increases, there is a growing reliance on the Wetaskiwin Health Foundation (WHF) to make up the short-fall. Unfortunately, every other member in the Charity Sector is finding that maintaining societal expectations will depend on new resources to the point where the Charity Sector is no longer sustainable.

Charities that manage their donor tracking and recognition programs will be receiving larger portions of donor and sponsorship dollars in the future. WHF chose Behrends Bronze to assist with planning and installing a donor wall as part of the WHF recognition program. Following an extensive research process, Behrends was chosen because they could do the job effectively and was much more reasonably priced than their competitors. It is also nice to call the Behrends office and talk to a person who understands our charity and the environment in which we are working.”

Barry McDonald - Executive Director :: Wetaskiwin Health Foundation, Wetaskiwin AB

Royal Alexandra Hospital Foundation

Behrends Bronze has taken the time and made the commitment to fully understand the Royal Alexandra Hospital Foundation in order to meet our ongoing donor recognition needs.  With creativity, accuracy and timeliness, Behrends Bronze ensures that our projects are professionally served.  We greatly appreciate and value Gen and his team.“

Kim Hill - Royal Alexandra Hospital Foundation :: Edmonton AB

Edmonton Public Schools

Behrends Bronze has been making door nameplates for Edmonton Public Schools for over 40 years. It’s good to see consistency and quality in all their work.”

Steve Budziszyn - Edmonton Public Schools :: Edmonton AB

Ducks Unlimited Canada

"Behrends Bronze has exceeded our expectations for delivering product over the years and the staff have been very helpful in filling our orders, often under a short time frame"

Bob Santo - Development Officer Saskatchewan :: Ducks Unlimited Canada

Brookview Community Parkland Development Project

We needed a donation plaque thanking people that contributed money and time to the creation of our park and playground.  We did not really know what we wanted, but the staff at Behrends quickly put together a design for us that looked perfect.  As volunteers we appreciated how easy it was to bring this plaque together.  Behrends did all the work for us.”

Harold Hornig - Brookview Community Parkland Development Project :: Edmonton, Alberta

Beth Tzedec Congregation

“The service we received from Pat Cummings of Behrends Bronze was excellent. Our meetings were most professional, and Pat was open to all of our suggestions. The final product was a truly collaborative effort by all involved.

I would highly recommend Behrends Bronze to everyone.”

Rabbi Moshe Saks - Beth Tzedec Congregation :: Calgary AB

Universtiy of Guelph

Behrends Bronze produced a product of the highest quality in a timely fashion which ensured the success of a very notable event.

We will continue to give our business to Behrends Bronze and will not hesitate to recommend them to other colleagues, organizations and friends. “

Siobhan Harrop - University of Guelph :: Guelph ON

Ryerson Universtiy

I would say that my call to Behrends Bronze every other year for the Alumni Achievement Awards is probably one of my favourite calls to make. Behrends Bronze is number one in quality and customer service in my estimation.”

Julie Brown - Ryerson University :: Toronto ON

Kensington Health Centre

Behrends Bronze added that final touch needed to complete both the interior and exterior of our building. The Behrends Bronze personnel were both friendly and efficient, and met our somewhat restrictive timelines with a superior product.”

Bill O'Neill - Administrator :: Kensington Health Centre, Toronto ON

Women's College Hospital Foundation

Our new donor wall exceeded my expectations. It is unique and professional, exactly what we were looking for. Feedback from our supporters has also been very positive.”

Laura Auchincloss - Women’s College Hospital Foundation :: Toronto, ON

National Capital Commission

"It is always a pleasure to work with Behrends Bronze.  I have come to know that I can count on Behrends to deliver excellent work, on schedule,on budget, and consistently with professionalism and courtesy.  Their abilities extend well beyond that of a bronze foundry that produces standard bronze plaques. Behrends is willing and able to work with their clients to develop custom pieces that are truly unique and of a very high standard."

Janet MacKay - National Capital Commission :: Ottawa ON

Land Development Coordinator

We have been ordering cast bronze address plaques from Behrends Bronze for quite a few years now. During that time we have been very pleased with the quality, consistency and service we receive from them. We highly recommend their product to others.’

Sharon Trevena, Land Development Coordinator :: Reid Built Homes, Edmonton AB

IBI Group

When we design entry features and gates for new communities, our clients look for exceptional cast metal signage that makes a statement. Since no project is ever the same, Behrends Bronze is always able to help us find a  way to deliver a sign product that is unique, of high quality and within budget.”

Sincerely,Cathryn Chopko Beck, ACP, MCIP, AALA, CSLA, Associate :: IBI Group, Edmonton AB

Saskatchewan Learning

I am writing on behalf of Saskatchewan Learning to say thank you for more than a decade of excellent service. Your top quality plaques and prompt service are much appreciated. Behrends Bronze has always gone the extra mile for the department. We look forward to many more years of working together. Best wishes for continued success with the company.

Debbie Clark - Facilities Planning Branch :: Saskatchewan Learning

O & Y Enterprises

I have been dealing with Behrends Bronze for 17 years, their family oriented company reflects pride of workmanship in all of their products.”

Joe Bottello - Building Superintendent :: O & Y Enterprises, Edmontnon AB

Schurman Construction

Behrends Bronze Inc. craft an exceptional quality plaque that is as visually appealing as it is durable. We will continue to recommend Behrends Bronze Inc. plaques to our clients.”

Barry Whiteway - Estimator :: Schurman Construction Ltd., Summerside P.E.I.

Youth & Volunteer Centre

"I just wanted to follow up with you to let you know that the donor wall unveiling held on September 29 was very successful.  Feedback from throughout the community has been exceptionally positive - particularly with respect to the quality and look of the wall.  Just wanted to thank you folks for that."

Regards!!

John Johnston - Marketing Director :: Youth and Volunteer Centre, Red Deer AB