Product
Bermal Contracting produces a breadth of stones, in a number of unique colors. The variety of textures and shades allow landscapers to create individualized and customized designs. From sleek and elegant to bold and rustic, landscaping with natural Canadian rock adds a rich natural finish to all outdoor design projects.
Bermal Contracting excavates:
- Patio stone Horizontal & Stand up
- Veneer patio Stone & Veneer
- Ledge Stone
- Stackable Stone & Corner stone
- Boulder Stone.
The black flagstone stone found in the quarry is a favorite among customers, and Bermal is the only quarry to produce this color in the region. This stone is often used in the terrain surrounding swimming pools, because it doesn’t contain rust and will not stain.
Bermal Contracting’s dark grey and light grey ledge stone differ from the traditional rust brown stone. Soft lines and smooth textures of the ledge stone reflect the rugged feel of the mountains.
This quarry also hosts a deposit of light cobalt blue rock. A very valuable rock, it is becoming very popular for decorative flair. The rock is often crushed and used in driveways, dry flower beds and as accent pieces. The excavation of this rock will be explored in the future, once the company becomes established, and is certain to expand the company’s market base.
Business
In addition to the company’s unique product, Bermal Contracting’s quarrying process differentiates the company from competition. The company quarries on site, which lowers transportation costs and results in more competitive pricing.
The company will produce pallets of varying size that will be sold directly to medium and high-end landscapers. Currently the company projects that they will be able to produce 10 pallets of stone a week, with a retail value of $1,500 to $2,500 per pallet.
At this time, the company is investing in capital equipment in order to start and run operations. The company plans to be on site in May 2011.
Company Bios
Raffaella Bernar
President and Officer
Ms Bernar started working as a contracted logging owner and operator 11 years ago, and now ventured into stone excavation (patio stone, ledge stone, stackable stone & boulder stone), and offers dedication and knowledge in both the logging and mining industries to the NWTT subsidiary Bermal Contracting Inc. Ms Bernar is well-known and respected in the logging and mining community and leads the company’s efforts and focus on excavating the black flagstone that is popular among customers. Her knowledge of the industry and industry professionals has allowed her to make contacts with various people with expertise in building roads, drilling, blasting, excavating and trucking. This experience had allowed Ms Bernar to become a valuable member of the logging community, and a key player in British Columbia's stone excavation.
Mark Malcolm
Vice President and Officer
Mr Malcolm has been working in the trucking and logging industry for 25 years. Mr Malcolm and members of his family worked in the mining industry, managing mine operations in British Columbia and Yukon (Gold River, British Columbia; Kelowna, British Columbia; Yellow Knife; Nunavut). Mr Malcolm has high expertise in preparation and launch of quarrying sites and extensive knowledge of quarrying equipment (Rock Crushers, Excavators, Conveyors, Loaders and Bulldozers).
Glenda Palmer
Officer
Ms Palmer has been managing the administrative aspects of the mining operations, and brings 25 years of experience working in the mining industry as the administrative force. Ms Palmer has been coordinating operations in Brenda Mines, Kelowna, British Columbia. Over the years, Ms. Palmer offered her expertise in mining staff training, advisory services and related managerial services such as such as mining and quarrying laws and policies in Canada.
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