Canadian Equipment Financing Company Awarded Gold Standard Rating

Edmonton, Alberta, August 27, 2011 – Patron West, a trusted Edmonton equipment leasing and financing brokerage, announced today that they have achieved a Gold Standard rating with their key lending partners. This Gold Standard rating was awarded based on the quality of business that Patron West refers to their lending partners.

It is Patron West's commitment to maintaining high standards for integrity in business that has allowed them to maintain strong relationships with good Canadian lenders. These relationships, in turn, ensure that their clients receive the best financing and leasing agreements for their equipment.

This attention to high business standards also filters down into Patron West's dedication to quality customer service. Each and every client benefits from Patron West's quality-focused approach to business, because Patron West takes the time to truly understand their client's financial reality and needs. They then carefully match their client with the optimal lender best able to help them achieve their objectives. This is how Patron West has come to help thousands of small and medium-sized businesses obtain competitive equipment financing.

"We're very proud to have received a Gold Standard rating from our key lenders," said Ryan Risling, President. "For many years our company has held a penchant for quality service and honesty in business, and this Gold Standard rating represents our partners' recognition of that. We enjoy instilling confidence in our partners and clients with our quality-focused business philosophy, and we look forward to many more years of working with small and medium-sized businesses in Canada."

About Patron West

Patron West is an equipment finance and lease broker that has been helping small and medium-sized businesses across Canada meet their equipment financing needs. Patron West is dedicated to understanding the needs of every one of our clients and works to ensure that the financing program selected is best suited to the individual business. Patron West specializes in financing manufacturing equipment, office equipment, construction equipment and commercial vehicle leasing. Learn more about our hassle-free approach to financing by visiting the website or contacting us directly.