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Edge Marine several years ago, Babin said.
The acquisition brought Blue Water Group
into the marine waste disposal industry,
allowing the company to collect and treat
ship waste from vessels in Halifax Harbour
prior to transport to the local landfill.
SALES HAVE GROWN TO
MORE THAN $165 MILLION
Not only is the business expanding in
terms of services they provide, but their
revenues and staff numbers have also
risen steadily. Sales that were $7.5 million
in 1998 are now over $165 million and the
company is providing jobs for more than
150 people across the country. A global
network of suppliers, 200,000 square feet
of warehouse space and 24/7 international
support puts BlueWater Group at the fore-
front of their field.
Finding the right employees has also
been a crucial part of the company’s suc-
cess and that can mean going through a
lengthy hiring process to ensure the fit is
right for both Blue Water Group and the
prospective hire. But the time and effort
pays off. “We have a pretty good retention
rate,” Babin said. “We’re trying to foster a
sense of communication and cooperation
