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CANADA’S TOP SMALL & MEDIUM EMPLOYERS (2026)
GINCOR Werx is committed to developing its people
T
ina Tedford has
built her career at
GINCOR Werx from
the ground up. She
started out working
on the plumbing, braking systems
and other components of the
customized trailers the company
builds, as well as in assembly. Now
she’s the quality inspector with an
eye for detail and affectionately
known as “the shop mom.”
“I’ve learned and grown a lot
since I started at GINCOR Werx,”
says Tedford. “The company
supports whatever training or
educational program I want to do.
It’s just a great company to
work for.
Headquartered in Newmarket,
Ont., GINCOR Werx operates
in 11 communities. It custom
manufactures vocational vehicles.
An industry leader known for
its quality workmanship and
technical innovation, its products
include dump bodies, work-ready
trucks, snow and ice equipment,
flat decks, van bodies, live bottom
trailers, and heavy haul
float trailers.
For Tedford, the work is
demanding but rewarding. The
company gives her full rein to
keep to the highest standards.
Nothing gets out of the plant
without her say-so.
“I was pretty much hand-picked
for the quality position because
I’m a perfectionist, somebody that
cares,” says Tedford. “I’m very
meticulous and I take pride in my
work and the products
we produce.”
That sort of empowerment is
part of a company culture that is
employee focused, says president
and CEO Luc Stang.
“It’s a people-first organization.
We take care of our people, and
our people take care of others
— that’s definitely a part of our
mantra,” says Stang.
“If you have the right character,
aptitudes and attitude, we will
move mountains to help
you succeed.”
GINCOR Werx puts health and
safety at the heart of its holistic
approach to employee support.
That includes comprehensive
mental and physical health programs, including a mental health
practitioner benefit. Employees
enjoy flexible working hours and
time off. The company also provides profit sharing and bonuses.
It invests heavily in employee
development and growth.
“We work to ensure we’re
creating career paths so this is not
just a job, but a career for individuals who would like to go on this
journey with us,” says Stang.
“We emphasize personal growth
and development as well as
developing the organization. We
invest quite actively in continued
education and training materials
for our employees because we’re
constantly working on continuous
improvement at all levels.”
Tedford says the result is a
company that has never forgotten
it started out as a family venture,
creating a relaxed atmosphere
where you can know all your
fellow employees’ names despite
its remarkable growth from 24
people when founded to nearly
400 today.
“This is my work family. There
If you have the right character, aptitudes and
attitude, we will move mountains to help
you succeed.
Luc Stang, president and CEO, at GINCOR Werx.
— Luc Stang
President and CEO
