Special Situations / Industrials

Acceleware Corp.

Acceleware Corp. (TSXV: AXE), based in Calgary, Alberta, develops, manufactures and markets special purpose software / hardware accelerators used to reduce engineering design simulation and data processing run times. According to Acceleware, simulations that take 5 - 8 hours can be completed within just 15-30 minutes using the company’s accelerators. The company has experienced significant growth in distribution since founded in February 2004.

Bevo Agro Inc.

Bevo Agro Inc. Is North America's leader in plant propagation; it develops plants for final growth in greenhouses and field farms.

Brainhunter Inc.

Brainhunter Inc. is one of the leading providers of Human Capital Management (HMC) solutions, services and software in North America. Its end-to-end web based technology platform gives it the capability to offer a full range of services relating to staffing procurement for organizations. Brainhunter primarily provides IT staffing, and also Engineering and Healthcare staffing, on a full-time and contract basis to about 2,000 organizations worldwide. Within 5 years, the company’s revenues increased from $2.78 million in FY2001, to $166.50 million in FY2006.

Broadview Press Inc.

Broadview Press is an independent academic publisher with no affiliation to any larger publishing house or media conglomerate.

CIBT Education Group Inc.

CIBT Education Group Inc. (CAG) (TSX-V: MBA) is a diversified investment, operations and management firm, with subsidiaries operating in the education and advertising sectors.   While the company’s advertising business focuses on the Canadian and U.S. markets, the education business is largely focused on China.

China Education Resources Inc.

China Education Resources Inc. (formerly China Ventures Inc.) is engaged in the development and distribution of educational and training materials in China. 

CON-SPACE Communications Ltd.

Con-Space Communications Ltd.  is a recognized worldwide leader in the design and manufacturing of specialized voice communication equipment for the purpose of providing safety and efficiency to workers in confined space work environments and the Public Safety market.

Functional Technologies Corp.

Functional Technologies Corp. is a functional foods developmental company developing proprietary yeast for the global food and beverage market. FEB is also developing micro algae based biological products for the animal health care industry. FEB will commence commercial sales of its proprietary yeast products in the 2009 wine making season.

Gemcom Software International Inc.

Gemcom “GCM” is a global, customer-driven company that provides software and related services to the mining industry.  Products are used in a wide range of mining applications from production performance management to resource modeling and mine design. The company’s Mine Production Management Solutions are tailored to mining operations helping increase productivity, reduce risks, and maximise profitability.

H. Paulin & Co.

H. Paulin manufactures and distributes screws, fasteners, automotive parts, screw machine components, and fluid system products mainly to the automotive, industrial, retail (including Home Depot), and agricultural industries.

International Water-Guard Industries Inc.

International Water-Guard Industries Inc., based in Burnaby, BC, Canada, focuses on the design, manufacture, sale, and service of aircraft potable water treatment equipment and systems. IWG has been selling its products to corporate, VIP and military transport manufacturers/operators around the world since 1982.

LJ International Inc.

LJ International Inc. “JADE” manufactures and retails fine jewelry globally. The company has a presence across all industry-related processes from mining to designing, and marketing. It offers approximately 50,000 different contemporary designs ranging from earrings to bracelets. Products are ornamented with both semi-precious and precious stones such as amethyst and diamonds.

Mecachrome International Inc.

Mecachrome engages in the design, engineering, manufacture, and assembly of complex precision-engineered components for aircraft, automotive and industrial applications. Founded in 1937, the company has over 70 years of operating history. Mecachrome is the sole-source provider of more than 70% of its revenues.

MicroPlanet Technology Corp.

MicroPlanet Technology is a company based in Seattle, USA, that has developed an advanced voltage regulation technology for residential, commercial and industrial environments. The company’s voltage regulators help save energy (which in turn helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions), lower electricity bills, increase the  efficiency of electric appliances and improve utility services.

Netflix Inc.

Netflix is the world's largest online DVD movie rental service offering more than one million members access to more than 15,000 titles.

Phinder Technologies  Inc.

Phinder Technologies Inc “PHDTF” is a provider of premier, entry-level web hosting services and Internet access solutions for small businesses in the United States. The company’s efficient, systematic and readily-scalable approach to marketing and billing offers investors exposure to high growth potential.

Resin Systems Inc.

Resin Systems Inc. is a chemical/composite technology company that develops and commercializes its patented line of environmentally friendly resin formulations and end products. 

Sonic Technology Solutions Inc.

Sonic Technology Solutions Inc., based in Vancouver, Canada, has a patented technology to generate industrial-scale sonic energy. Sonic’s patented SonoprocessTM technology is the world’s first and only industrial-scale sonic generator technology. After successfully commercializing its technology in the environmental sector, the company is now actively trying to commercialize the technology’s application in the energy (heavy oil and oil sands)  and the materials sectors.

Stockhouse Inc.

Stockhouse Inc. is a provider of financial information, news, and analytical tools to financial services firms, corporations, and the media. It also provides investors with financial information through leading financial sites such as stockhouse.ca and smallcapcentre.com.

Versatile Systems Inc.

Versatile Systems Inc. is a technology company that provides software tools that allow its customers to manage their credit and sales processes. Versatile creates software that extends their customers back office to mobile workers. In addition, the company delivers technology systems and services to many Fortune 1,000 companies.