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46 SPRING 2019 The Brandon Chamber of Commerce recognized their achievement by awarding Ion Coating the Outstanding New Business Award of 2019, citing the fact the Kirtons "have grown a business that started out of personal need and … has become renowned throughout North America for exceptional show- quality powder and ceramic coating, especially in the world of automotive enthusiasts." Leland Kirton, who has received orders from across Canada and the U.S., was ecstatic to learn the business that had such humble beginnings in his garage had been recognized with the Chamber award. He's also happy to have made such a successful transition from a career that had a shaky future to B U S I N E S S M E E T I N G | CO N F E R E N C E S E M I N A R | B A N Q U E T t h e ga t e s o n ro b l i n . c o m • 2 0 4 . 2 2 4 . 2 8 3 7 M a k e a n i m p re s s i o n o n y o u r g u e s t s a t M a n i t o b a 's m o s t p re s t i gi o u s f i n e d i n i n g re s t a u ra n t a n d e v e n t c e n t re . one where he is in charge — and where he is already enjoying success. "This is probably the best thing that's ever happened to me," he says. Kirton believes that both the quality of Ion Coating's work and the fact that it is extremely accessible to customers have contributed to their success. The Kirton brothers take immense pride in their quick responses. In fact, they have already expanded their service to the point where they will pick up orders in Winnipeg and bring them back once finished. ■ << CONTINUED FROM PREVIOUS ION COATING

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