Plus Industries Inc

What Plus Industries Inc does

Plus Industries Inc is a Saskatchewan-registered nonprofit organization, founded in the 1960s and incorporated in 1981, that delivers residential support, supported employment, day programs, and a portfolio of community-integrated commercial services to adults with intellectual disabilities in Melfort, Saskatchewan, and the surrounding northeast Saskatchewan region. The organization operates four core disability programs—Supported Employment, Residential Services (Greentree Home), Supported Living, and Day Program—currently serving over sixty participants, alongside nine commercial service lines that include Brown Bag Lunches, Snow Removal, Yard Care, the Wood Shop, Confidential Shredding, Paper and Cardboard Recycling, Commercial Cleaning, the Plus Stuff Junction retail store, and the Melfort SARCAN depot.

The commercial service lines serve a dual purpose: generating revenue for the nonprofit while providing supervised vocational training and employment for program participants. Revenue is derived primarily from the Saskatchewan Ministry of Social Services for disability programs, supplemented by transactional revenue from commercial cleaning, snow removal, yard care, shredding, and recycling services billed to local businesses and residents; SARCAN beverage-container refunds (with published per-container rates); retail sales at Plus Stuff Junction; Brown Bag Lunches meal sales; and charitable donations processed through CanadaHelps. Operations run from three Melfort locations: a headquarters and SARCAN depot at Box 2557, 609 Hamilton Avenue West; the Plus Stuff Junction retail store in the historic Clift Building at 109 Main Street; and five recycling drop-off sites distributed across the city. The organization holds $5,000,000 in commercial general liability insurance to underwrite its commercial cleaning engagements.

The organization is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors chaired by Acting Chair Corey Thiessen, with strategic and operational partnerships spanning the Ministry of Social Services, Community Living Service Delivery (CLSD), the Saskatchewan Association of Rehabilitation Centres (SARC), the SARCAN provincial recycling network, the North East Supported Employment Program (NESEP), and the City of Melfort. It is recognized regionally, including via the 2024 SARC Great Work Award. No proprietary technology, software platform, or AI capability underpins delivery; the model is fundamentally labor- and community-based, relying on direct support workers, supervisory staff, and program participants.

Name

Plus Industries Inc

Legal name

Plus Industries Inc

Website

https://plusindustries.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

1960

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Plus Industries Inc is a Saskatchewan nonprofit that delivers residential support, supported employment, and day programs to over sixty adults with intellectual disabilities in Melfort, while operating commercial services—including a SARCAN depot—that fund and provide vocational training.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Disability Support and Community Services

NAICS

Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability Facilities (62321), Vocational Rehabilitation Services (6243), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412)

SIC

Services-To Dwellings & Other Buildings (7340), Services-Employment Agencies (7361), Refuse Systems (4953)

akta.pro primary industry

Disability Services & Independent Living Support (BPAGAEAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Disability Services & Assistive Solutions (Accessibility, Assistive Tech) (BPAGALAM), Specialized Assisted Living for Developmental/Intellectual Disabilities (Adult) (HLADABAJ)

Keywords

• Disability support services
• Supported employment programs
• Residential support services
• Community-based services
• Commercial cleaning services

Headquarters

HQ city

Melfort

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Government-funded Programs: Financial support from the Ministry of Social Services for residential services, supported living, day programs, and supported employment services for individuals with intellectual disabilities.
2. Commercial Services Revenue: Revenue generated from providing commercial cleaning, snow removal, yard care, wood shop products, recycling services, confidential shredding, and SARCAN depot operations to local businesses and residents.
3. Brown Bag Lunches: Sale of homemade meals delivered to businesses and homes in Melfort and industrial area.
4. Plus Stuff Junction Retail: Revenue from the community gift store selling products made by Plus Industries participants, gift ware, and art/craft supplies.
5. Donations: Charitable donations accepted through CanadaHelps platform for supporting community programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Plus Industries delivers a coordinated portfolio of disability support programs and commercial services for the Melfort, Saskatchewan community. It provides supported employment, residential and supported living, and a day program for adults with intellectual disabilities, while operating commercial service lines (commercial cleaning, snow removal, yard care, confidential shredding, recycling, a wood shop, and Brown Bag Lunches), a community gift store (Plus Stuff Junction), and the Melfort SARCAN recycling depot.

Product overview

Plus Industries is a community services organization offering a coordinated portfolio of disability support programs and commercial services. The organization operates as a collection of integrated programs and service businesses including four core programs (Supported Employment, Residential Services/Greentree Home, Supported Living, and Day Program) and nine commercial services (Brown Bag Lunches, Snow Removal, Yard Care, Wood Shop, Confidential Shredding, Recycling, Commercial Cleaning, Plus Stuff Junction, and SARCAN). The commercial services serve dual purposes: generating revenue while providing employment opportunities and skill-building for individuals with disabilities. The SARCAN depot is a key recycling operation, while the Wood Shop produces custom woodworking products. Together, these offerings create a comprehensive ecosystem supporting independence, employment, and community integration for individuals with intellectual disabilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SARCAN: Melfort SARCAN Depot - recycling services for beverage containers, electronics, paint, and batteries
• Plus Stuff Junction
• Greentree Home

Products and services

• Brown Bag Lunches Meal delivery service offering homemade brown bag lunches delivered to homes and businesses in the Melfort and industrial area, prepared and delivered by program participants. Orders are placed 48 hours in advance with cash accepted for drop-off and card for pick-up only.
• Snow Removal Winter maintenance service providing snow clearing for driveways, sidewalks, and other areas to keep residential and commercial properties safe and accessible.
• Yard Care Landscaping and grounds maintenance services including lawn mowing and seasonal clean-ups for residential and commercial properties in Melfort.
• Wood Shop Custom woodworking facility producing items such as cutting boards, pallets, crates, bee boxes, picnic tables, and stakes, with custom cutting and specialty item building available.
• Confidential Shredding Secure document destruction service for sensitive business information, meeting regulatory requirements for data privacy.
• Recycling Paper and cardboard recycling service with multiple drop-off locations throughout Melfort, including pickup service for businesses with large volumes.
• Commercial Cleaning Professional cleaning services for businesses with daily or weekly schedules, including specialized floor cleaning, stripping, and waxing, with vetted staff and $5,000,000 Commercial General Liability Insurance.
• Plus Stuff Junction Community gift store selling products produced by Plus Industries participants, gift ware, and supplies for paper arts and scrapbooking enthusiasts, located in the historic Clift Building at 109 Main Street, Melfort.
• SARCAN Recycling Depot SARCAN recycling depot accepting beverage containers, electronics, paint, and batteries with Drop & Go service for convenient container processing and refunds. Operated by Plus Industries as part of the provincial SARCAN network.
• Supported Employment Employment program offering training, coaching, and job placement for adults with intellectual disabilities, with on-site coaching and community-based work settings, delivered in partnership with the North East Supported Employment Program (NESEP).
• Residential Services / Greentree Home Supportive living arrangements providing assistance with daily tasks, meal preparation, personal care, and health management in comfortable home settings with compassionate staff.
• Supported Living Flexible in-home support service for individuals living independently, including help with household chores, health monitoring, and social engagement.
• Day Program Structured day program offering skill-building activities, social activities, crafts, physical exercise, and life skills training for individuals with intellectual disabilities.

Quantifiable outcome

• Serves over sixty participants through various programs
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Ministry of Social ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides financial support, leadership, and consultation to ensure positive outcomes and community integration for participants. Primary government funding source for disability services programs.
• Community Living Service Delivery (CLSD)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerA branch of the Ministry of Social Services that collaborates with Plus Industries to support the needs of individuals with intellectual disabilities, promoting independence in their communities.
• SARC (Saskatchewan Association of Rehabilitation Centres)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOffers training, consulting, and leadership services to support non-profits working with individuals experiencing intellectual disabilities. Awards SARC Great Work Award to recognize achievements.
• SARCANcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPlus Industries operates the Melfort SARCAN depot as part of a provincial network for recycling levy containers. Accepts beverage containers, electronics, paint, and batteries.
• City of MelfortminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartners with Plus Industries as a designated recycler, with multiple drop-off locations for recyclables across the city.
• Melfort Donors ChoiceminorGTM or Marketing PartnerA local organization supporting Plus Industries among other community groups, helping sustain and enhance their services through donor contributions.
• North East Supported Employment Program (NESEP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPlus Industries collaborates with NESEP to extend resources and expertise for supported employment services, providing additional job placement support for participants.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Others

• SARCAN: Provincial beverage-container and recycling network of which Plus Industries' Melfort depot is a part. Not a peer in service terms, but a critical operating partner and exclusive franchise grantor.
• Saskatchewan Association of Rehabilitation Centres (SARC): Provincial industry association that supports Saskatchewan nonprofits serving individuals with intellectual disabilities, including training, consulting, and the Great Work Award program. Industry-body counterpart to Plus Industries.
• Inclusion Saskatchewan: Provincial advocacy and family-support organization for people with intellectual disabilities in Saskatchewan. Adjacent ecosystem player that influences policy and refers participants to community providers like Plus Industries.

Direct peers

• SaskAbilities: Saskatchewan-wide nonprofit offering employment services, residential programs, and day programs for people with disabilities. Highly comparable to Plus Industries' integrated mission-plus-commercial-services model within the same province.
• L'Arche Canada: National nonprofit operating homes and day programs for people with intellectual disabilities across multiple Canadian cities. Comparable mission and residential-services focus, though larger scale.
• Neil Squire Society: Canadian nonprofit providing employment programs, vocational rehabilitation, and assistive-technology support for people with disabilities. Directly comparable supported-employment and skill-building focus.
• Cosmopolitan Industries: Saskatoon-based social enterprise providing vocational training, employment, and day programs for individuals with intellectual disabilities, with commercial services. Closest geographic and operating-model peer to Plus Industries.

Broad incumbents

• March of Dimes Canada: Large national disability-services nonprofit offering employment, residential, and accessibility programs across Canada. Overlaps with Plus Industries' supported employment and residential lines but at national scale and broader scope.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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