BEHLEN Steel Buildings Company Profile
For over 50 years, BEHLEN Industries LP has been a global leader in steel building systems, known for its commitment to quality, innovation, and customer service.
A Global Leader in Steel Building Solutions
For 50 years, BEHLEN Industries LP has grown to be the largest manufacturer of steel building systems in Canada. We now serve customers worldwide through a growing network of authorized builders and continue to earn a reputation as a global leader in our industry.
Our success has come primarily through our commitment to quality, innovation and customer service. Our highly trained team and in-house engineering constantly strives to rise above our customers’ expectations.
Company History
BEHLEN Industries LP was established in 1969 in Brandon, Manitoba and is Canada’s largest manufacturer of steel building systems.
BEHLEN Industries LP was the first North American steel building manufacturer registered to ISO 9001. In addition to ISO we are certified to CSA standard A660, the Canadian standard for Steel Building Systems, and are a member of Canadian Institute of Steel Construction as a Steel Fabricator. We have also been recognized since 1997 as one of Canada’s 50 Best Managed Private Companies with Platinum status since 2003, and in 2015 became a Steel Fabricator Member of the Canadian Institute of Steel Construction.
The diversity of our product line empowers us to provide a variety of cost effective building systems to the industrial, institutional, commercial and recreational markets.
We service and sell the market in partnership through our Authorized Builder network, which spans all of North America and parts of Europe. These builders are supported through qualified Regional Sales Managers, in-house engineering and Technical Customer Service Representatives that are located in regional offices throughout North America.
BEHLEN Industries LP is committed to the market we serve by providing quality products and services through cost effective building solutions on time and on budget.
Our Certificates
We hold a diverse array of certifications, including the internationally recognized ISO 9001:2015, reflecting our commitment to quality and excellence.

CSSBI Membership Certification

CSA A660-10 Certification

CSA Standard W47.1 Certification

ISO 9001:2015

CSA Standard W47.1 Certification
Our Team
At BEHLEN, our team is the driving force behind our success. Composed of dedicated professionals with diverse expertise, we are united by a shared commitment to excellence. From innovative engineers to skilled craftsmen, each member plays a crucial role in delivering top-quality solutions and exceptional service. Together, we strive to exceed expectations and bring our clients' visions to life.

Sean Lepper
Vice President & General Manager

Pat Versavel
Vice President – Engineering & Innovation

Kim Zegers
Controller

Rosamalia Villamizar
Marketing & Business Development Director

Clint Swain
Regional Sales Manager – SK, MB, North Western Ontario

Bruce McLaren
Regional Sales Manger – Southern BC

Kent Freeland
Regional Sales Manager – Northern BC, AB, NT, YT

Chad Kleisinger
Director of sales ArchWall & Behlen International

David Forsey
Architectural Representative at Westman Steel Industries & BEHLEN Steel Buildings

Pamela Plato
Customer Service Manager

Brian Miller
Manager of Estimating & Major Projects

Randy Stutsky
Engineering and Innovation Manager

Trevor Veitch
Engineering Manager

Brooke McLarty
Engineering Manager – Cambridge

Wes Pringle
Project Manager – Rigid Frame

Chad Anderson
Project Manager

Ashley Schrader
HR Manager

John Douglas
Plant Manager

Luis Pineda
Quality Assurance Manager

Andreas Riffel
Purchasing Manager

Karleigh Paul
Marketing Manager