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CEDA

Specialty industrial and environmental services provider

Overview

CEDA provides specialty industrial and environmental services across North America to industries like oil and gas, petrochemical, mining, and power generation. It delivers a broad range of services—from pressure and vacuum work and fluid transportation to chemical cleaning, tank maintenance, pigging and decoking, exchanger work, fabrication, manufacturing equipment, project services, tailings management, and environmental solutions—using its equipment and processes to keep plants running and reduce outages. The company differentiates itself with integrated, end-to-end solutions across multiple industries and regions, backed by a broad service portfolio, specialized equipment, and a strong safety record. Its goal is to help customers improve reliability and efficiency while maintaining a zero-incident safety culture so everyone goes home safely.

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About CEDA

Simplify's Rating
Why CEDA is rated
B-
Rated B on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

Industries

Industrial & ManufacturingEnergy

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Calgary, Canada

Founded

1973

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What believers are saying

  • Job fairs in November 2026 show hiring momentum in Newfoundland and Labrador.
  • CEDA's 2026 acquisitions expand geographic reach and raise cross-selling into Montney and U.S. markets.
  • Hillcore's 2024 ownership supplies capital for equipment, tuck-ins, and larger industrial projects.

What critics are saying

  • Oilfield activity weakens turnaround demand, pressuring utilization across CEDA's Western Canada fleet in 2027.
  • Integrating Breakthrough and DDT strains management attention, systems, and safety performance after two 2026 acquisitions.
  • A major workplace incident or environmental spill could cripple CEDA's reputation and contract pipeline.

What makes CEDA unique

  • CEDA operates 120-plus services, bundling pressure, vacuum, pigging, and decoking operations.
  • July 9, 2026 DDT acquisition deepens North American decoking specialization and fleet capabilities.
  • CEDA's Platinum Club status in 2026 signals disciplined execution across industrial maintenance and environmental work.

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Benefits

  • Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
  • 401(k) Company Match
  • Flexible Work Hours

Growth & Insights and Company News

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

5%

2 year growth

5%
Newswire
Jun 19th, 2024
Hillcore Group Acquires CEDA

Hillcore Group, a leading Canadian investment firm, completed the acquisition of CEDA from OMERS on June 18, 2024. This acquisition aligns with CEDA's strategic objectives and aims to enhance value for clients. Kevin Fleury, President & CEO of CEDA, expressed excitement about the new opportunities. Greg Tedesco, Managing Director & CFO of Hillcore, emphasized the importance of CEDA's leadership team and welcomed its 1,500 employees. OMERS thanked CEDA for their partnership over the past 19 years.

Catering Insight
Sep 9th, 2023
Former Welbilt sales director Steve Hemsil reveals new assignment

Former Welbilt sales director, Steve Hemsil, will join Ceda in a new role from Monday 11 September.

Catering Insight
Jul 21st, 2023
Ceda launches agile leadership programme for catering equipment sector

Ceda launches agile leadership programme for catering equipment sector.

Catering Insight
Feb 27th, 2023
Advance Group MD steps up to Ceda board role

Advance Group’s managing director Ryan Yeates has joined the board of distributor trade body Ceda.

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