Our History 

It was the goal of founder Roslyn Weal, to create a company that provided local Indigenous Peoples' an opportunity to work and establish a career in the Insulation Trade. Similar to the opportunity that was provided to her and the start of her 25+ year career in the trade and oilfield industry. In 1980, Roslyn enrolled and completed an Insulation Trade training program offered by Cold Lake First Nations (CLFN). Following successful completion of the program, Roslyn was employed by Tall Birch, a CLFN-owned company, and gained her first work experience in the trade. Wishing to continue apprenticeship in the trade, but without a Journeyman mentor, her relatives established a company they named Arrowhead and employed a journeyman insulator to mentor Roslyn.  Arrowhead, the company, was able to secure insulation work in the local oilfield industry and employed Roslyn and other workers. Through this start, Roslyn was able to continue work in the trade throughout Alberta eventually achieving her Red Seal Journeyman ticket in the Insulation Trade.  In recognition of the help that was provided to her start in the trade, Roslyn and daughter, Wendy Blackman-Martineau, established Arrowhead Industrial Insulators Ltd. on October 18, 2004, putting the mission to provide opportunity for individuals to excel in the trade while promoting and maintaining high standards and reputation for excellence in customer service and quality workmanship.

Wendy Blackman-Martineau is co-owner and continues to work with the company in the  role of Operations Manager since inception.

Instrumental in assisting with the business start up and continued operations,  Wendy has lead the company success in continued growth, diversification and innovation over the years.