Meridian Industries and Wheatland Bins were purchased by WGI Westman Group Inc. in 2002, joining a broader entrepreneurial group of companies comprised of: Behlen Industries, Westman Steel Industries, Frontier Laser and Canada Culvert. In 2004, the acquisition of Friesen USA brought together the dynamic group of smooth skin all welded bin manufacturing facilities, with the inclusion of a recognizable corporate name - Meridian Manufacturing Group. The Winnipeg based parent company, WGI, is recognized as Platinum members of "Canada's Best Managed Companies."