Paul Weinzierl

Garneau Inc.

Garneau Inc. is an integrated energy service company with business activities focused on: * The application of high performance protective coatings and linings for oil and gas pipeline protection. * Design and fabrication of oilfield equipment for domestic and international markets. * Design and fabrication of pipe coating plants for the international market. * Distribution of oil country tubular goods and line pipe products. During more than 30 years of operating experience, Garneau Inc. has developed significant expertise and innovative technology, and has maintained a long-term focus on continuously improving the pipe coating process with cost-effective quality coatings. A talented and effective management team provides the vision and experience for long-term profitable growth and increasing shareholder value. Originally Garneau Inc. was founded in 1968 by Maurice Garneau, and remained a family owned private corporation until being taken public by Glen Garneau, CEO and President, in 1997. The initial IPO assisted in financing a "State of the Art" 65,000 sq. ft coating facility in Camrose, Alberta. Garneau's head office is located in Nisku, Alberta with a sales office in Calgary.