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