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Artie Kos is an accomplished entrepreneur with a unique edge in the oil and gas industry, hailing from the heart of Alberta’s energy hub. With his entrepreneurial spirit and over 30 years of expertise, Artie is renowned for his remarkable ability to build service companies from the ground up.

Kos began his career founding Kos Corp. Oilfield Transportation Ltd. in 1985, specializing in the dismantling, hauling, and reassembly of drilling and service oil and gas rigs. The company swiftly grew its footprint across Western Canada with six provincial offices, a team of 215 dedicated staff, and a robust fleet of specialized equipment. Kos Corp. developed a sterling reputation for delivering reliable and efficient transportation solutions to energy sector clients across Canada and the United States. 

In 2006, the market recognized Kos Corp.’s strategic value in Western Canada’s energy landscape when it was acquired by TransForce Income Fund, further solidifying its standing in the industry.

Artie pivoted in 2019 to found Kos Automated Solutions, a company committed to the distribution of Radical Robotics products exclusively. With Kos Automated Solutions, Artie positioned his venture as North America’s leading distributor of robotic industrial tank cleaning equipment.