INNOVATION BORN ON THE PRAIRIES
Plainsman Mfg. Inc
A Community platform to commercialize new products and new businesses right here on the prairies, and we want you to be a part of it!


INNOVATION BORN ON THE PRAIRIES
Plainsman Mfg. Inc is excited to bring you the Gridline Project! A Community platform to commercialize new products and new businesses right here on the prairies, and we want you to be a part of it!AREAS OF FOCUS
OUR GOAL
GET INVOLVED
What does The Gridline Project do for me?
- Royalties or commissions on your ideas
- Peer review of your idea
- Joint business ventures
- Financial investment
- Expanded network
- Be a part of supply chain for new products and businesses
- Expansion potential
- Business Diversification
- Helping support local industry
- Solve irritating technical and business problems
- Royalties or commissions on your ideas
- Peer review of your idea
- Joint business ventures
- Financial investment
- Expanded network
- Be a part of supply chain for new products and businesses
- Expansion potential
- Business Diversification
- Helping support local industry
- Solve irritating technical and business problems
Areas of Focus
Safety
Digital Technology
Production Efficiency
Operational Costs
Automation of Supply Chain
Project Opportunities
These are being actively pursued and are seeking collaboration from people like you

Degradable Frac Tech
Description
We developed degradable frac tool technology, that will remove the need to need to drill out after the frac. The frac industry will benefit.
Goal
We are lacking funding to get going. What our goal for the Gridline community is to find an investor to invest to develop our latest tool

Natural Fibre Products
Description
Using renewable resources to make alternatives to conventional products: rig-mats and oil absorbents. At it for 20 years. With sales
Goal
#1 obstacle is lack of funds to match grants to scale up our pilot facilities. Also need to hire an experienced sales/marketing manager

Point to Point Streaming Solution
Description
Our services enable head offices to get a clear, low latency (almost no delay) high definition view of what is happening on a job site or shop location
Goal
We would benefit from networking and meeting others in this industry

Well Diagnostic Tool
Description
“Listen” and record to the sounds above and below ground to look for events such as harmonics, valves opening/closing, frac stages, etc
Goal
We need help with market partnerships to make our products come to life

Rod and Tubing Pressure Washer
Description
Clean wellbore equipment while tripping out of the well
Goal
Looking for interested end users, distributors and field trials in Canada

Down Hole Wax Build Up
Description
Wax content in liquids-rich gas wells south of Grande Prairie. As wells age, wax builds up, which can plug off tubing
Goal
Looking for economic solutions with zero or positive environmental impact and is easy to install

Coal Seam Gas Wear
Description
Solids produced in coal seam gas wells (sometimes called Coal Bed Methane or CBM) cause severe wear on down hole components. Some partial solutions have be partially developed with varying degrees of success
Goal
Looking for end users to sponsor a holistic collaborative look at various solutions working in concert (e.g. sucker rod centralization, coatings, water injection, high flow pumps, etc)

Liquid Capable Gas Compressor
Description
Developed for remote gas wells that employ field compressors, to eliminate liquid separators and pumps
Goal
Looking for money and an industry partner

Torque Machine
Description
We have a torque machine to replace pipe wrenches in certain applications. It makes things safer, more productive, repeatable and measurable
Goal
We are looking for customers and/or industry partners to grow sales for our product

Thread Protector Washer
Description
Our device washes the protective caps commonly found on oilfield connections. The unit washes the inside and outside 1 cap at a time
Goal
We need help getting market penetration for sales. The unit is developed and proven

CNC Machine Design
Description
Custom machine design utilizing CNC, robotics, and latest technology. Can automate certain tasks to improve safety, and decrease costs.
Goal
Seeking: Joint ventures, Networking.
End result: Purpose built machine to do task
Obstacles: Lack of exposure and contacts.

CNC & Automation Technology
Description
Complex industrial technology products design, customization and manufacturing associated with Mechanical, Electrical, Automation & CNC
Goal
Establish a network and develop a strategic path to be taken

Development & Manufacturing Services
Description
We specialize in helping Albertan’s bring new innovative technologies to light through design and manufacturing support
Goal
We are always looking for individuals to work with and assist in their ventures to bring new products and solutions to the market

Design | Engineer | Draw | Fabricate
Description
We take problems or ideas and turn them into real products. 3-D models, engineering and help to build
Goal
We have capacity to continue to help clients bring their products to life

Talent Management | HR | Recruiter
Description
We get the right people, in the right roles, at the right time. We successfully identify top talent using unique assessment tools
Goal
Awareness about our services. Adding 15 new clients this fiscal year plus 2 recruitment campaigns per month is our goal. We want momentum

IP Expert & Advisor
Description
Nearly a decade of intellectual property experience (patents, licensing, etc) has given me expertise that many companies could benefit from.
Goal
Looking to connect with more entrepreneurs and businesses to help demystify IP and advance their IP pursuits.m
Discover Projects
If you are interested in participating in any of these projects, please contact us via email today!

Our Goal
To create a community platform that guides innovation, creates a safe place to share ideas, cultivates teamwork and advances our industry by commercializing new products and businesses.
How can I be involved?
I HAVE AN IDEA
I HAVE A PROBLEM
I HAVE A UNIQUE CAPABILITY
Have a capability or technology that could benefit many situations?
Start your journey today
We invite you to submit a little bit of information about your idea, problem or capability. This will help us connect you with the right people, and help start the conversation on where the commercialization gaps are. By working together, we can do great things.With the Gridline Project, your intellectual property remains your property.