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MATREX
COMPANY is pleased
to announce that we are Canada's 74th fastest growing
company according to PROFIT 100 magazine, June 2005 issue
is available in newstands today.
To see PROFIT 100 PDF 2005 article
(300 kb) <click here>.
To see Profit 100 PDF 2004 article
from last year <click
here>.
MATREX
VIDEO
We have also developed a unique 18-minute instructional
video presentation, which is now available online, you
can <click here>
to view the video now. You need a free QuickTime
Player to view this presentation video, that link is
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MATREX
COMPANY is
pleased to announce that it has officially opened
its latest production Facility in Port Perry, Ontario. (shown
below)
Located 40 km from the City of Toronto this 5 acre site and 20,000 sq.ft. manufacturing
plant will now be producing new technologies in the road construction, repair
and maintenance materials.
To learn more about our community visit www.scugogtownship.com
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MATREX
COMPANY and US AIRFORCE
Matrex Permanent Cold Patch assists
the US AIRFORCE in repairing the runways in
Afghanistan! We are pleased in some way to
assist in providing our unique technology for
pavement repair for runways and other applications
to support the efforts of our coalition forces
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Most
Heavily Travelled Highway in North America Uses
Matrex
Over
250,000 Vehicles everyday is the real performance
for Matrex Permanent Cold Patch!
Used on the most traveled highway in North America the road maintenance
Contractor Southfork Aggregate indicate it is not only durable but also
reliable.
Southfork Letter of Reference
(pdf - 91kb)
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County
of Haliburton
paves cold with EZ-Pave!
In mid summer EZ Pave was selected to pave a section of road under duress.
Easily graded into place with a grader and then compacted into place the material
is
ideal for rutted roads, new roads and can be produced through our MatrexStar
Pugmills.
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Welcome
Aboard to the Matrex Team !
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WELCOME ABOARD MIKE!
We are very pleased
to announce that Mike Fair has joined the Matrex marketing
team in Canada in the Sales and Management Position. With
many years experience in the road materials and servicing
municipalities throughout Canada, his knowledge and expertise
is a significant addition to our organization in Dust Control, De-Icing and Paving Technology.
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30 YEARS OF PROVEN EXPERTISE JOINS MATREX!
Our commitment to building the highest level of support for customers is integral
part to our success. We are pleased to announce that John
F. Foster has joined the MATREX Team in the technical and construction
support in the organization. As the former manager for the Ministry of Transportation
in Ontario for the Durham Region and York Region he provides tremendous knowledge
and expertise in road maintenance,
de-icing, construction for some of the heavily travelled roads in Canada. We wish John much success in his new position
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WELCOME ABOARD DOREEN!
Matrex Company is pleased to welcome Doreen Hoover as Executive Assistant
to the organization. With many years of experience in municipal and corporate
environments
in finance, human resource and marketing. The entire Matrex Team wishes her
much success in her new position.
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HERE WE GROW AGAIN!
The Matrex Team is very pleased to announce that Kim Rancourt has joined
the organization in the Marketing, Business Development and Client Support.
With many years experience in Road Building Products, Calcium Chloride
for Ice and Dust Control Technologies her abilities will be an integral
part of our expansion to the future. Bilingual as well in French and English
for servicing our customer needs. We all welcome Kim aboard and wish her
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MATREX PLANT KEEPS
ON BUILDING!
The entire Matrex Organization would like welcome our new Plant Superintendent
Ken Ervin at our Port Perry factory who joined most recently. With a
very
diverse and experienced background in Road Materials, Ice and Dust Control
Products and
various process packaging for construction materials his knowledge will be a
significant benefit to the Matrex Team.
We wish him much success and happiness
at our company.
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MatrexStar Emulsion Plant
In 2002 Matrex announced initiative to begin the engineering
and construction of our Bituminous Emulsion Plant in Port
Perry, Ontario. Under the supervision of Bill Diamond our
Director of Engineering and Operations the new extension
has been in
production for such Emulsion technologies as Tack Coats (SS-1,
RS-1,RS-2), Surface
Treatment (HF 150 S, HFMS2), EZ Pave COLD MIXED PAVING and
Eco-Seal
for treatment to gravel roads.
The 2 million dollar factory
enables Polymer Modified
Emulsions and the ability to produce many other new technologies.
MatrexStar Emulsion Plants will be offered in 2004 to our worldwide
Licensees. Already our
customers are complimenting the quality and service.
ECO-SEAL……..STOPS
DUST on those gravel roads.
  
Over 4 years in development Matrex is pleased to announce
that the ECO-SEAL is
performing very well as a method to stop dust and to stabilize
gravel roads. More importantly the continued application
actually builds a road surface over time. Far
safer than cutback RC30 or Calcium Chloride this product
is low cost and efficient.
(Product profile PDF - Coming Soon)
NEW
MATREX COLOUR PAVEMENT
For many years Matrex has been requested to provide our cold mixed material in
other colours. The opportunity to have various standard colours has now been
developed and we are now producing in two plants for the use on roads, paths,
gardens and driveways.
Available in many different colours the product is a ideal material for decorative
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Extending
a helping hand!
 
MATREX
COMPANY who
works in 35 countries
around the world has first hand knowledge of the
difficulty and needs of children
in developing Countries. Matrex
Company and its staff
and directors are
pleased
to announce that
we have established two charitable plans for the
future. Matrex will contribute
to UNICEF ( UNITED NATIONS
CHILDREN’S
FUND ) and to WORLD VISION a sponsorship of young
children in need of assistance
for necessities of food, medicine,
education and support. Our objective is that with
our
friends, customers, licensees and partners we can
all make a difference
in the world today.
To learn more about these organizations visit www.UNICEF.com or www.worldvision.com.
MATREX
COMPANY is pleased to announce
that it has become a proud sponsor of the Mounted Police Foundation.
This not-for-profit
organization manages the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP)
Licensing Program which funds community and youth development
projects throughout Canada. The Foundation is dedicated to
preserving the goodwill image created by the RCMP and assists
communities in need. The MPF program offers supplementary funding
for various services and leaderships initiated by the RCMP.
Matrex Company is honored to support the Mounted Police Foundation
and appreciates its devotion to helping the Canadian public.
For more information on the MPF and its programs, please visit
their website at www.mountedpolicefnd.org.
GOLDERS
& ASSOCIATES
Most recent Marshall Stability test indicates Matrex
Permanent Cold Patch obtains 22,000 N it laboratory
tests, indicating we are just as strong as Hot-Mix Pavement after
curing.
Visit Golders and Associates website at http://www.golder.com
WHAT'S
HOT !!!.......................
Pozzolanic 45 Concrete Repair is!
It is in laboratory and field applications once mixed the and
installed the product reached a temperature of 84 degrees C. which id
ideal for repairing
on those very cold winter days since it heats the damaged area and sets
in 45 minutes. It also reaches a strength of 77 Mpa or 10,000 Psi. for
durable
long term repairs for runways, floors and sidewalks.
Golders & Associates - Pozzolanic 45 Physical Properties PDF
Pozzolanic 45 brochure - Matrex
Pozzolanic 45 product profile PDF
Term or Lease Finance Program
Matrex Company announced on April 4, 2003 that it has
organized two new methods to Provide financial assistance for MatrexStar Machinery and Materials for
our North American and International Partners. Term or Lease Finance
are available on O.A.C. For periods up to 4 years.
For further information e-mail MatrexStar@aol.com or
Call 1-905-619-2525 or Fax 1-905-619-9781
MatrexStar
Pugmill “ 30” has
become an incredible success.
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Our
low cost unit for producing the Matrex Permanent Cold Patch,
EZ Pave and Base Stabilization have
Been now in the field for 2 years. The production
sites
conclude they are very reliable, Easy to operate and most of all affordable.
Most recent survey indicates production cost of $ .70 /ton USD which is far lower
than a hot mix factory. For further information e-mail matrexstar@aol.com.
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What's
New in the Laboratory…
Matrex’s Director of Bitumen and Technology George Kerr has
been pursuing the development and introduction of 6 new products for
introduction this summer. New technology in Dust Control on gravel
roads, Concrete Overlays,
Road Emulsions and Polymer Modifiers for Hot Mix. We also have slated
our new MATREX LIQUID RUBBER for crack sealing.
In April 2003, Matrex initiated test production using Slag
or refractory style crushed Aggregate from steel production.
Initial results at
the test site are
very promising and offer some major benefits in recycling and
durability as well. Completed report will be finalized
by 2004.
Photo and Article courtesy of Port
Perry Star - Birgitta MacLeod
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By Jillian Follert - Scugog
Business News
When business owner Michael Bryant is looking to attract top notch talent to
his team, he tells them about the "Port Perry Dream.""People find
out that they can escape from Toronto and work in a beautiful small town for
a growing company and they get excited," he explained. "Then, when
they see how welcoming and helpful the community is, they want to move here and
be part of it."
Mr. Bryant said it was Port Perry's supportive atmosphere that helped propel
his road emulsion manufacturing business to the top half of Profit Magazine's
2004 list of Canada's fastest growing companies.
Ranked number 38 overall, and number nine in terms of manufacturing, Matrex Inc.
has seen massive growth since it was founded in 1996, with only two employees.Today,
the company has a bustling manufacturing plant in Port Perry's industrial park
and ships products to 35 countries around the world.Mr. Bryant recently bought
a home in Nestleton and said many of his new employees are also making the move."From
day one we have felt warmly welcomed here. When I first got started, staff from
the township helped guide me through the approvals process and get set up," he
said. "Now, as the business is growing, local business owners are giving
me advice and support. That is what gives us an edge on the competition."
Mr. Bryant noted that Matrex is the first new road emulsions company to enter
the industry in Ontario in 25 years. He estimated that the company's unique "Permanent
Cold Patch" accounts for about half of their business.
" In winter and spring you have potholes full of water and because of that,
asphalt won't stick to them, so they're hard to fix," he said. "We
developed this product to stick in the rain or cold, or any other type of condition."
The Township of Scugog was one of Mr. Bryant's first customers, and surrounding
municipalities have since embraced the technology.
" The roads here in Scugog are under so much duress, it was great that we
were able to help with this product," Mr. Bryant said. "It's nice that
Larry Postill (Township Public Works Director) is adventurous and always willing
to try new things."
According to Mr. Bryant, the United States Air Force recently tested the cold
patch for their use and found it to be as durable as conventional paving. It
has been shipped to Afghanistan and Iraq to repair military runways and may soon
be used to build emergency paved landing strips overseas.
Mr. Bryant stressed that a constant stream of new and innovative products, like
the cold patch, set Matrex apart from its competitors.
" We're that leading edge company that's always looking to do new things,
like coloured pavement and an alternative to road salt," he said. "We
also just came out with a new environmentally friendly product to spray on dusty
roads. There's always something new going on."
As well as an innovative spirit, Mr. Bryant credits good old fashioned business
strategy with the company's success.
" We believe in 110 per cent service, 24 hours a day, seven days a week,
anywhere in the world," he said. "Having great employees that realize
we can be successful against the big competitors also helps."
The Port Perry plant currently has ten employees, and Mr. Bryant estimated that
number will climb to 30 within the next two years. The majority of those people
are local residents, which he said makes a big difference.
" There's a young, committed workforce in this township that we're tapping
into and it's fabulous," he said. "Living in this area has given them
a range of skills and they're really dedicated to us and their community.
That's something other companies just can't compete with us on."
NEWS RELEASE
TRANSMITTED BY: 
PORT PERRY, ONTARIO-- The first sign
that spring has arrived is not only the
disappearance of the snow and ice from the winter, but the instant appearance
of the common pothole that plaque our city streets, highways, parking lots
and driveways at home. They are developed by the freeze-thaw cycles of the
winter and the constant wear and tear that the pavement is exposed to by automobiles,
heavy trucks and our climate. Potholes are a menace to motorists causing expensive
repairs, insurance claims and a drain on public works or road maintenance budgets.
Most methods of repair in inclement weather are not effective and repetitive
applications of the same potholes is costly as well.
A Cure to the "Common Pothole" .....Matrex Company
has introduced a unique type of technology named Matrex Permanent
Cold Patch for the effective
and long term repairs to potholes, utility cuts and wide cracks
in any weather conditions. This Bitumen Based, Polymer Modified
repair product
is cold applied,
easily installed in temperatures from -15 degrees C. to + 38
degrees C and creates a tenacious bond even when standing
water or inclement
conditions are
present.
What makes this cure so beneficial is that Matrex Permanent Cold Patch enables
Road Crews or anyone to easily repair the potholes or other maintenance problems
just once. It blends well to pavement and offers beneficial environmental aspects
due to production and use as well.
The technology is very durable and in applications in rigorous
traffic conditions is withstanding 250,000 cars per day on
the most traveled
highway in North
America. The US Air Force most recently requested Matrex Permanent
Cold Patch for requirements for runway and road repairs in
Afghanistan due
to it's ability
to solve difficult problems in pavement. Used by the major cities
in Canada such as Toronto and Ottawa this technology provides
the beneficial cure
to the "Common Pothole".
There is a photo available on CCNMatthews website at
http://www2.cdn-news.com/database/fax/2000/matr423.jpg
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Secret ingredient gives CEO leg up on competitors!
By David Silverberg - Business
Edge
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101 teaches entrepreneurs to think global and act local.
But suppose a more advanced course taught students to
accomplish the reverse by thinking locally and acting
globally. Suppose again that this course's professor
is a rising CEO in an oft-neglected industry.
In this hypothetical class, Michael
Bryant could finally wax poetic about road emulsions
and
water-based solvents to explain how repairing a city's skin is more than
a Band-Aid solution.
Bryant and his staff of 12 at
Matrex Company prefer to stare down the potholes, cracked
subway tracks and other urban scabs with a technology
so impressive that the Port Perry company is fielding
orders from the United States and the Middle East.
The Permanent Cold Patch sounds
like a painfully icy bandage, but it is a road's best
friend. Tougher than asphalt and climate-friendly,
the patch is poured into any crack, cut or pothole
in a road and begins to set automatically.
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Tyler
Anderson, Business Edge
Matrex CEO Michael Bryant has turned the Permanent Cold Patch
into a solution for road-surface care around the world.
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A
co-polymer, the patch's secret ingredient, quickens
the setting process and requires no rollers or
extra manpower. In short, the patch saves money
and allows transportation to continue flowing,
unlike some cold patches that only last 18 months.
No wonder almost every continent is hungry for
Matrex products and Bryant couldn't be happier
- or busier.
"We're shipping to Atlanta,
Afghanistan," said Bryant before a trip to
Argentina. "It's exciting to see global acceptance
of a company founded on a small idea."
Think local. That was
how a small idea took root. Bryant found top
Canadian scientists to develop a bituminous
aggregate mixture that bonded permanently,
evolving into a polymer-modified asphalt.
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Small Ontario townships such
as Scucog were the first clients. Word-of-mouth sparked
long-term contracts such as the agreement between Matrex
and the Toronto Transit Commission. Cold Patch is the
TTC's "product of choice," Bryant says, when winter
cold creates fissures in subway tracks.
Financial success attracted media
attention and Profit Magazine listed Matrex No. 38
on its 2004 Top 100 Fastest-Growing Companies. One
key stat is a clue to Matrex's progress: Revenue ballooned
by more than 1,700 per cent between 1998 and 2003,
growing to about $8 million from roughly $440,000.
"We're up against big companies,
but we're getting sales from our website, from our
international trips," Bryant says. "We think outside
the box and make sure we deal with one customer at
a time so they feel welcome."
Matrex has won over St. Thomas,
a city of 35,000 south of London. Roads foreman Roy
Orchard, whose crews have been using Matrex products
for three years, says pothole problems prompted him
to use Cold Patch.
"My guys just get in there, fill
up the hole and leave, before they even block traffic," Orchard
says.
Highway repair crews also appreciate
Matrex's contribution in the field. Southford Aggregates,
which maintains roads on Highways 401 and 404, wrote
Bryant a thank-you letter: "Matrex has withstood the
heavy traffic demands very well, while allowing us
to repair the damaged pavement expeditiously."
The local touch helps. But so
does expansion and Matrex has been setting its sights
overseas for several years. The U.S. Air Force uses
Cold Patch to repair landing strips in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Recently, Bryant spoke to manufacturers in Southeast
Asia about road repairs, although it wasn't the tsunami
that took Matrex there. They already had been working
in Bangkok for 18 months.
Act global. Pierre Trudeau taught
Bryant that pearl and it wasn't just a business strategy.
Bryant appreciates his fulfilling projects, ranging
from smoothing roads in Kabul to filling asphalt scars
in Brazil. Matrex also supplies countries with a concrete
repair mix known as Pozzolanic 45, furthering bolstering
the company's international appeal.
Field support from Export Development
Canada also smoothed any bumps in Matrex's ascent.
Bryant appreciates "a financial
institution that understands the global market.”
After all, he says, Matrex is
not just working in one country.
On any given day, Bryant could
be leading a seminar in eastern Europe, where he sells
$200,000 worth of Cold Patch after a little one-on-one
chat (true story). Or Bryant could be in Port Perry
manning an urgent phone call at 5 a.m. that demands
materials to repair a runway (also true). Working 75
hours a week is only a symptom of Bryant's dedication
to making this road-emulsion business a global leader,
since it is already a hit in Canada.
And how does Matrex set itself
apart from established competitors?
"I credit my people," Bryant
says, almost too predictably, but then he rushes to
justify.
" I've gone out to find retired experts to work as
consultants. I've surrounded the company with highly
qualified people."
Stressing innovation also carries
a footnote: Social responsibility, he believes. "We're
helping the environment with our products," Bryant
says, explaining how a new alternative to roadside
salt could replace the more corrosive variety used
today.
A non-corrosive liquid de-icer,
under trial in North Wellington about 100 kilometres
west of Kingston, aims to reduce water pollution and
work effectively in any temperature.
Coupled with motives that sound
too altruistic to be true is Bryant's commitment to
charity work. Contributing to UNICEF and World Vision
made him realize "that there is an incredible need
for all of us to understand and come to help those
so unfortunate."
After visits to Africa and Russia,
Bryant understood that need so thoroughly he tried
to set up financing for Third World countries desperate
for HIV medication. Although the drug companies rejected
Bryant's idea, a lesson emerged: A company can start
a chain reaction, one that makes changes incrementally.
Matrex has already won that honour.
Going global is paying off and it is only looking better
for the nine-year-old company.
Bryant tactfully talks about
going public: "I envision the company to be so well-managed
and well-financed that it will be in a public trading
situation shortly."
Bryant hopes his company will
be attractive to investors because of Matrex's advantage
in the transport industry. "Roads are important to
getting goods transported," he says, leaving a silence
that implies Matrex leads in road emulsions and repairs.
The confidence comes as no surprise since exports are
50 per cent of revenue.
While Matrex may choose to have
its headquarters in a quiet town of 20,000, it's applying
valuable lessons across the world.
"Moving to Port Perry made us
a big fish in a small town, and we like that," Bryant
says. "We're close to the townspeople and we're close
to lakes, so it feels like we're part of the community.
Bigger companies move in and then move out.”
He pauses. "We're the opposite.
We don't want to lose touch of what shapes us."
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Thank You for your support...
Matrex Company would like to announce that it
is experiencing a strong growth and in the year 2003 obtained
a 76% growth in revenues and
the use of it is forecasting a 60% Increase in 2004 due to the
development of new products for the martketplace.
The management and staff would like to thank all
our valued customers for their past and future support.
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