The Bumper Group of Companies is diversified, private, family-owned and headquartered in Calgary, Alberta. Bumper Development Corporation Ltd was founded in 1952 by Robert M. Borden and has been in continuous operation for over 60 years. Originally organized as a drilling company, it currently operates in the fields of oil and gas exploration and production, venture capital, real estate, and art. In addition to its head office in Calgary, Bumper maintains an office in Lyon, France.