SUSINESS

Newtsuit at the forefront
of deep sea technology

NORTH VANCOUVER-based International Hard Suits
Inc. and Can-Dive continue to make waves in the deep sea
industry with the Newtsuit, a diving suit that protects a
diver from pressure and avoids the need for decompres-

sion.

The technology was recently
featured in Aberdeen, Scotland at
the National Oi! Show.

Said Newtsuit inventor and IHS
and Can-Dive president Phil
Nuytten, ‘‘The interest in the suit
has gone crazy in Europe. I’ve
been in this business for a quarter
ofa century and I’ve never seen a
reception like that. The oil com-
panies, the diving contractors, _
are going nuts over it.”

The Newtsuit is used in various
applications including offshore
Petroleum production and ex-
ploration, marine construction,
scientift fe research and military

o Said Nuytten, “Right now we
have more than 300 days con-

Michael
Becker

HIGH TECH

tracted in the North Sea, with
Can-Dive doing the work. It’s
ironic but Can-Dive is going to be
making more money in the cpera-
tion than International Hard Suits
could possibly make in profit on
the suits.

“We're taking a hard look at
that right now. Maybe (IHS)
should be operating. Maybe we’re
better operators than manufactur-
ers. !t could be an interesting year
next year.’’

Meanwhile Can-Dive has been
working on a project in Greece
since October.

The Psyttalia sewage outfall
project, worth approximately
$500,000 to Can-Dive, entails the

_ construction of a twin, 2.4 metre

outfall serving Athens.
The local company is providing
a Newtsuit and diving backup to

‘ assist in the connection of 70-

metre pipeline sections. The out-
fall is several kilometres in length.

Silk plant sale raises CNIB funds

BILL STEWART is currently do-
ing a'tour.of the Lower Mainland
to raise money for the Canadian
- National’ Institute for the Blind
(CNIB). Profits from’ the travel-
ling Silk -Plant Show and Sale go
to provide specialized equipment

Stewart says wholesale buyers
frequently come to the charity
sales to see the huge selection,
then make buying decisions for
their stores.

A giant truck and trailer load of
high quality silk plants will be on

for the: blind and visually im- -

paired.

Stewart is a part-time business
instructor at Malaspina Com-
munity College in Nanaimo, and
uses the ftindraising venture as a
model .for his students. Two
business students have been hired
to assist in the running of the
operation which has paid over
$85,000 to charity since its incep-
tion two years ago.

- Why give. your profits to chasi-
ty? Stewart explains that he has
_ always ‘told his students to look

. for win-win situations — oppor-
tunities that help both parties. In
this. case, the charities. gain

- much-needed ‘funds with: no cost.
or risk. Stewart’s corapany, - Per-
petual Plant *Promotions,. wins by?
gathering © valuable market’ infor-
mation. which it applies to the
wholesale division that sells to
department stores and furniture
stores.

sale locally at the West Van Rec
Centre on 22nd Street, Sunday,
Dec. 15, from 10 a.m.m to 5 p.m.

Proceeds will be used to assist
the blind and visually impaired in
this region.

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A new 90,000 sq.ft. shopping & service convenience _
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The Bon Street Group is seeking the following tenants:

— Hair Salon
— Pet supply store

— Book store
— Tiavel agency

— 1 hour photo
~— Restaurant (3500 sq.ft. min.)

as well as businesses requiring office space (500-3,000 sq.ft.). Prospective tenants
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The holiday season is a busy time for BC Ferries.
While we've adjusted our schedules to help accommodate
increased traffic, it’s a good idea to plan ahead.

Give yourself plenty of travel time, and use Tsawwassen
terminal whenever possible. Tsawwassen offers sailings to
and from Nanaimo aboard the Mid-Island Express (8 round
trips a day), and between Tsawwassen and Swartz Bay
(Victoria). You'll also find that Tsawwassen is well-equipped to
handle busy times, with more space and passenger facilities. _

Terminal parking lots will be full so, if you can, leave your
car at home.

Watch for changes to the schedules, particularly on the
Gulf Islands routes. You'll find changes listed in our current
schedules, or call BC Ferries for details.

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