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BC Greenhouse Builders
BC Greenhouse Builders Ltd. was incorporated in 1951. Henry Heinen, employed with the company since 1959, purchased the company in 1972 with his wife Greta. With Henry’s expertise in design and manufacturing, he endeavoured to create the highest quality greenhouses called Cross Country Greenhouses. Henry and Greta’s son Rick now leads the company into new markets with innovative designs while continuing the legacy of a quality made product.
Greenhouse Roof Vent Troubleshooting
Do you have a greenhouse roof vent that is no longer opening or not opening enough?
Over the years, the piston moving through the seals gradually wears the seal material away, allowing a gradual seepage of wax out of the cylinder. This reduces the pressure within the cylinder and needs to be replaced. But it could also be that the wax in the cylinder just needs a simple kick start and a warm bath. Here is a tip to see if you can get them working again:
Greenhouse Garden Tips: Maximizing space to grow your own food
Maximize the growing space in your greenhouse
We are contacted daily by people looking to purchase a greenhouse to grow their own fruits and vegetables. Some concerns we hear are about food quality, potential supply chain issues, or even just having fresh produce readily available. When you are a gardener with a smaller sized greenhouse, you have to get creative to make space for new growth.
Want a New Backyard Attached Greenhouse?
Where will you put it?
The closer your attached greenhouse gets, the better it looks. Or at least it feels that way.
70th Anniversary Celebration - Greta & Henry Heinen
Our 70th Anniversary celebrations conclude with Greta and Henry Heinen, owners of BC Greenhouse Builders
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Rick Heinen - 70 Years and the Future of BCG
Looking Back
GM, Kyle Exner, reflects on BCG's history & transformation
About Kyle
Kyle began his storied career with BCG in 1997. “I actually worked with Rick’s brother in law Roger at Ryder Truck Rentals and he knew that Rick was looking for someone as an office guy. In true Roger fashion, he really oversold it and called it a ‘worldwide conglomerate’ as Roger would do and I thought “Wow, this sounds amazing”. Worldwide actually meant that the company had shipped a greenhouse to Australia once.” Flash forward to 2021 with Rick and Kyle at the helm and we truly are worldwide!
70th Anniversary Celebration with Kevin Stayner
Kevin Stanyer, Custom Fabrication Manager, talks about his role at BC Greenhouses.
When it comes to custom greenhouses, Kevin is an amazing resource for the team at BCG. The custom projects that are designed and manufactured from his department are unique, complex and quite frankly cool. But let’s go back to the beginning for a moment.
Greg Blair Talks BCG Shop
Greg is a bit of a mystery man. His role at BC Greenhouse Builders has greatly evolved in the almost twenty years he has been here. No one is entirely certain what he does exactly due to the complexity and unbelievable amount of detail required.
Nathan Steegstra's Reflection for our 70th Anniversary Celebration
Nathan Steegstra, a factory greenhouse installer for BC Greenhouse Builders, reminisces on his history
“I started approximately 20 years ago and I was hired by Jay. Jay said it was the most unorthodox interview ever,” Nathan chuckles. “My buddy Darren worked for BCG and I picked him up from one of their parties. All I remember is Henry’s big arm is around my neck and he hands me a beer. Kyle starts interviewing me and then I think “I gotta get out of here”. Two weeks later, Nathan joined the production crew and is now our lead factory greenhouse installer.