On April 1, 1964, Ken Achs opened Mid-West Automotive on Broadway Avenue in Saskatoon. The business has since evolved into a conglomerate that is highly regarded in the Saskatoon business community and has spanned across Western North America.

While the company has grown and evolved, one constant throughout the years is the day-to-day involvement of Ken who, now in his 80s, leads by example and is involved in nearly every aspect of the company’s operations on a daily basis.

The accomplishments of Ken and the company were celebrated in June with a 60th anniversary celebration at Saskatoon’s iconic Delta Bessborough Hotel with Mid-West’s business partners, colleagues, employees, friends, and dignitaries all coming together to commemorate this milestone.