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Dana Cantelo

A highly caffeinated, professional marketer by day, and a music-loving, vegan and toddler-wrangler by night. Most will say, Dana has always had a notable way with words and, therefore, blogging came naturally in her role as the Marketing Communications Specialist at Verduyn Tarps since 2021. She enjoys planning and interacting with clients at tradeshows and helping to manage all social media accounts. Dana's career highlights include obtaining both an Advanced Diploma in Business Administration (2015) and a Bachelor of Commerce in Marketing from Humber College (2020) while starting her own vintage resale business. Her resume consists of nearly two decades of various leadership roles in the fashion, beauty, transportation, and home improvement industries. She is dedicated to strengthening brand relationships and promoting brand loyalty through genuine connections in both the B2C and B2B markets.

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Posts by Dana

From Frost to Flowers: Tarp Uses for Spring

By Dana Cantelo / February 28, 2026

Tarp uses for spring are endless in Canada’s transitional season—melting snow, budding gardens, and unpredictable weather. During this time, tarps become incredibly handy not just in the garden but across a range of outdoor activities and home projects. Here’s how Canadians are putting them to work: In the Garden Weed Control & Soil Prep Occultation, […]

Driving Canada Forward: Trucking Trends and Load Protection for 2026

By Dana Cantelo / January 19, 2026

Canadian trucking industry trends 2026 reflect a market shaped by steady freight demand, infrastructure investment, rising costs, and a growing focus on reliability and load protection. Freight activities will remain strong across major sectors such as construction, steel, lumber, and heavy-haul. This strength will be driven by both domestic and international trade. Simultaneously, government investment […]

Verduyn Tarps Returns to LO Congress 2026

By Dana Cantelo / December 19, 2025

Verduyn Tarps is proud to return once again to LO Congress, taking place January 6–8, 2026 at the Toronto Congress Centre in Toronto, Ontario. Presented by the Landscape Ontario Horticultural Trades Association, LO Congress is Canada’s premier trade show for landscape, snow and ice, hardscape, and outdoor construction professionals—and we’re excited to reconnect with the […]

Behind the Pink Ribbon: Introducing Our Feature on Meaghan’s Journey

By Dana Cantelo / October 1, 2025

We’re proud to share that Verduyn Tarps was recently featured in Women Driving Change Magazine with the article “Rolling Forward, a Family Knit Together by a Pink Ribbon.” (Read the full feature here)  And the timing couldn’t be more fitting: October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month in both Canada and the United States — a […]

Heavy Haulers Take Flight: Verduyn Tarps at the United Way Hamilton Halton Plane Pull 2025

By Dana Cantelo / September 25, 2025

On Saturday, September 13th, our Verduyn Tarps team swapped out our usual loads for something a little different—a 200,000 lb plane! As part of the United Way Hamilton Halton Plane Pull 2025, we joined dozens of local teams in an unforgettable test of strength, teamwork, and community spirit.  Meet the Heavy Haulers  We proudly competed […]

Thank You, PMTC, for an Exceptional Conference Experience!

By Dana Cantelo / July 8, 2025

At Verduyn Tarps, we are proud to have been a first-time Gold Sponsor of the Private Motor Truck Council of Canada (PMTC) 2025 Annual Conference—and what an incredible experience it was!  Held from June 17 to 19, 2025, at the Niagara Falls Convention Centre in Niagara Falls, Ontario, this three-day event brought together professionals from […]

Verduyn Tarps Celebrates 39 Years of Excellence Serving Canada’s Trucking Industry

By Dana Cantelo / May 30, 2025

For nearly four decades, Verduyn Tarps has been a trusted partner to Canadian truckers, providing durable, reliable, and innovative tarping solutions that protect loads and keep drivers safe across our vast country. As we celebrate 39 years in business, we’re proud to recognize the hardworking trucking community that makes Canada’s economy move.  A Legacy of […]

Speaking The Same (Business) Language: Verduyn Tarps & Techno Diesel

By Dana Cantelo / February 6, 2025

Verduyn Tarps has always been impressed with the reputation and unmatched commitment to customer service that Techo Diesel has demonstrated. After representatives from each team had the opportunity to meet face-to-face at the Truck World 2024 tradeshow, the desire to leverage each other’s strengths, resources, and market presence was felt, mutually.  In Fall 2024, Verduyn […]

Verduyn Tarps at the Canadian Concrete Expo 2025: Innovation Meets Industry

By Dana Cantelo / January 28, 2025

Verduyn Tarps is thrilled to announce its participation in the highly anticipated Canadian Concrete Expo (CCE), set to take place on February 12th-13th, 2025 in Toronto, Ontario. The event, renowned for showcasing the latest innovations and technologies in the concrete industry, is the perfect opportunity for us to highlight our high-quality, durable, and reliable tarp […]

Ice Rink Tarps: A True Gift with Purchase

By Dana Cantelo / December 13, 2024

Exciting Holiday Giving: 10% of All Ice Rink Tarp Sales Going to Gore Park Community Outreach!  This December, we are celebrating the season of giving in a special way—by donating 10% of all ice rink tarp sales to the Gore Park Community Outreach. As winter approaches and outdoor ice rinks start to pop up in […]