About GardGroup

The company first established its market presence as Oil Gard in February of 1976 and was co-founded by Gordon F. Hawken and his son Donald F. Hawken. Today, Donald Hawken is still President of GardGroup and all its divisions. 

GardGroup Inc. is Canada's leading developer and distributor of surface coatings to the automotive, marine and aviation industries since 1976. For over 45 years our proprietary products and services incorporate and maintain some of the most stringent clinical, industrial and eco environmental guidelines in today’s competitive marketplace. We continually strive to make GardGroup the world’s name for trusted product standards and service excellence.

With a team that is comprised of industry professionals with extensive backgrounds in the protective coatings and surface protection industry, GardGroup continues to offer an unbeatable reputation for quality and service with over 45 years of industry experience.