NationMaster - Encyclopedia: McLean Group of Companies

McLean Group of Companies is collective of companies owned by the McLean Family in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. The company's head offices are located in Vancouver and primarily invests in the developement of real estate projects in North America. The company also has businesses in aviation, film, and telecommunications. The aggregated assets of the company are estimated at a value of US$1 billion.^[1] Its most notably controlled companies are Vancouver Film Studios, The Landing, Pacific Backlot Services, Signal Systems, and Blackcomb Helicopters. Vancouver (pronounced: ) is a city in south-western British Columbia, Canada. ... Motto: Splendor Sine Occasu (Latin: Splendour without diminishment) Official languages English Capital Victoria Largest city Vancouver Lieutenant-Governor Iona Campagnolo Premier Gordon Campbell (BC Liberal) Parliamentary representation - House seats - Senate seats 36 6 Area Total - Land - Water (% of total) Ranked 5th 944,735 kmÂ² 925,186 kmÂ² 19,549 km... World map showing North America A satellite composite image of North America. ... The United States dollar is the official currency of the United States. ...

History

The McLean Group of Companies was founded by David McLean in 1972.^[1] The company originally started in real estate investment in the Vancouver area and later branched of to other places in Canada such as, Alberta, British Columbia, and Ontario. They also invest heavily In the United States in California, Georgia, Washington, and Hawaii. David George Alexander McLean (born 1938) is a Canadian lawyer, businessman and the Chairman of the Board of the Canadian National Railway Company. ... 1972 (MCMLXXII) was a leap year starting on Saturday. ... Motto: Fortis et liber (Latin: Strong and free) Official languages English (see below) Flower Wild rose Tree Lodgepole Pine Bird Great Horned Owl Capital Edmonton Largest city Calgary Lieutenant-Governor Norman Kwong Premier Ed Stelmach (PC) Parliamentary representation - House seats - Senate seats 28 6 Area Total - Land - Water (% of total... Motto: Splendor Sine Occasu (Latin: Splendour without diminishment) Official languages English Capital Victoria Largest city Vancouver Lieutenant-Governor Iona Campagnolo Premier Gordon Campbell (BC Liberal) Parliamentary representation - House seats - Senate seats 36 6 Area Total - Land - Water (% of total) Ranked 5th 944,735 kmÂ² 925,186 kmÂ² 19,549 km... Motto: Ut Incepit Fidelis Sic Permanet (Latin: Loyal she began, loyal she remains) Official languages English (de facto) Capital Toronto Largest city Toronto Lieutenant-Governor James K. Bartleman Premier Dalton McGuinty (Liberal) Parliamentary representation - House seats - Senate seats 106 24 Area Total - Land - Water (% of total) Ranked 4th 1,076... Official language(s) English Capital Sacramento Largest city Los Angeles Area Ranked 3rd - Total 158,302 sq mi (410,000 kmÂ²) - Width 250 miles (400 km) - Length 770 miles (1,240 km) - % water 4. ... â€œWashington Stateâ€ redirects here. ... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ...

In 30 years the company has operated, it has acquired and developed over 2,100 residential condominiums, apartments, and 200 acres of urban land.^[1] In the 1980s the company purchased Northstar International Studios which later became Vancouver Film Studios.^[2] A condominium, or condo for short, is a form of housing tenure. ...

Vancouver Film Studios

In 1987, The McLean Group of Companies purchased Northstar International Studios which marked the beginning of fillm production for the company. The film production centre has expanded beyond the original building of NIS, which has since been renamed, 'Studio D' and continues to be Vancouver Film Studio's busiest 'studio'.^[2] In 1998 Northstar International Studios was renamed Vancouver Film Studios.^[2] VFS in 2006 was the recipient of a BC Export Award in the New Media and Entertainment section, and was recognized as one of the top 21 exporters in British Columbia, Canada.^[1] Motto: Splendor Sine Occasu (Latin: Splendour without diminishment) Official languages English Capital Victoria Largest city Vancouver Lieutenant-Governor Iona Campagnolo Premier Gordon Campbell (BC Liberal) Parliamentary representation - House seats - Senate seats 36 6 Area Total - Land - Water (% of total) Ranked 5th 944,735 kmÂ² 925,186 kmÂ² 19,549 km...

The Landing

Purchased by the McLean Group in the early 1980s, the same time as Vancouver Film Studios, The Landing is a 174,713 sq ft. building contructed in 1905 as a supply warehouse serving goldrush miners during the Klondike Gold Rush.^[3]^[4] The building is located in historic Gastown at 375 Water Street and was renovated and partly reconstructioned in 1987 for safety reasons. For the Neil Young album evoking this phrase, see After the Gold Rush. ... A typical gold mining operation, on Bonanza Creek. ... Map of Gastown Statue of Gassy Jack, Gastown. ...

The Landing is one of many real estate companies the McLean Group owns. Other related companies are Erinmore Management, Blanca Realty, McLean & McLean, and Harbour Landing Construction.^[5]

Pacific Backlot Services

In 2000, The McLean Group founded Pacific Backlot Services, the on-lot production services department of Vancouver Film Studios.^[6] Since, it has expanded to service productions not just at VFS, and still remains a corporate subsidiary.

Signal Systems

Originally a department of Vancouver Film Studios, the company has emerged to become an independent telecommunications company operated by the McLean Group.^[7] The company specializes in wireless, satellite, radio, and IP communications. Sacha McLean is the President and COO. The company has partnerships with Bell Canada, Cisco Systems, David Clark Company, Otto Engineering, Daniels Electronics Limited, and Hutton Canada. ^[7] Bell Canada Enterprises (TSX: BCE, NYSE: BCE), legally BCE Inc. ... A Cisco ASM/2-32EM router deployed at CERN in 1987. ...

Blackcomb Helicopters

Blackcomb Helicopters, Ltd was founded in 1989 by Steve Flynn.^[8] The McLean group acquired the company in 2006.^[9] The company primarily participates in commercial operations in the tourism, film, and skiing industry around Whistler-Blackcomb. It is also contracted by the resort and government for fire fighting, rescue, and construction. Whistler Blackcomb is a ski resort located in Whistler, British Columbia, Canada. ...

The McLean McCuaig Foundation

The McLean McCuaig Foundation is a charitable foundation of The McLean Group of Companies.^[1]

References

^ ^a ^b ^c ^d ^e The McLean Group of Companies Overview. The McLean Group of Companies. Retrieved on 2007-02-13.
^ ^a ^b ^c History of Vancouver Film Studios. Vancouver Film Studios. Retrieved on 2007-02-10.
^ The Landing History. The McLean Group of Companies. Retrieved on 2007-02-13.
^ The Landing Summary. The McLean Group of Companies. Retrieved on 2007-02-13.
^ The McLean Group Real Estate. McLean Group of Companies. Retrieved on 2007-02-13.
^ About Us. Pacific Backlot Services. Retrieved on 2007-02-13.
^ ^a ^b About Signal Systems. Signal Systems. Retrieved on 2007-02-13.
^ About Us. Blackcomb Helicopters. Retrieved on 2007-02-13.
^ The McLean Group Aviation. The McLean Group of Companies. Retrieved on 2007-02-13.

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