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IWL Steel Fabricators was originally established in the 1950s in Saskatoon, Sask.

We are proudly 100 per cent Aboriginal owned by the Clearwater River Dene Nation of LaLoche, Sask.

Clearwater River Dene Nation is the fourth generation of ownership at IWL, and is committed to growing and expanding the company to meet its full potential. In return, profits are returned to ownership to be used at the band level to fund community needs, including housing, infrastructure, and social programs.

Through the core competencies of the Clearwater River Group of Companies, we are able to provide fullservice, cost-effective customer solutions for a wide array of projects, large or small. With three fabrication facilities, we have a multitude of options to best facilitate project execution.

IWL is certified to Canadian Welding Bureau CSA Standard 47.1 – Division 2. We employ Level 2 and Level 1 CWB Welding Inspectors, as well as CWBcertified welding supervisors. All welding personnel hold valid CWB tickets for various procedures and material alloys.

Our Quality Management System is third-party audited by Quasar via the Canadian Institute of Steel Construction. The cornerstones of the system include material traceability, dimensional verification, ITP implementation, project execution, and subcontractor management.

By being signatory to Mission: Zero we support the goal of a workplace with zero injuries. With a focus on safety first to prevent injury, and elimination of unsafe work practices, we provide our employees with a safe work environment. In addition, we are ISNetworld certified as a subcontractor, consistently maintaining an “A” rating with our clients.

With professional engineers on staff working in conjunction with external engineering firms, we provide an integrated approach to project solutions. Our CAD/CAM department uses 3D modelling technology to provide detailed fabrication drawings for both shop and field use; as well as input data for our robotic fabrication equipment. the design concept to the reality of fabrication. The direct interface of modelling software to automated fabrication ensures the additional benefit of increased productivity, integrated project management, scheduling accuracy, reduced field cost, and maximum site efficiency. By continuing to invest in new equipment and the latest technology, more efficient material processing is an ongoing goal. A recently purchased, fully automated five-axis processing machine is able to cut, bevel, and cope pipe and tubing up to 12 inches in diametre. The accuracy and efficiency of this process will ensure decreased delivery times for processed material. In addition to pipe processing, the new technology is able to bevel, weld prep, and countersink plate up to a maximum of two inches.

Material is traceable throughout the fabrication process. At time of drawing issue, all pieces are assigned a unique barcode. This barcode forms the basis of all documentation moving forward. Barcode scanning ensures accurate shipping documents and eliminates the possibility of delivery delays or missing components. Through cellphone technology, we are able to facilitate barcode scanning on site to further assist in material receiving, tracking, and site storage.

We can perform work as a supplier to a project owner or general contractor, or act as a general contractor and manage several subtrades.

We are a multi-dimensional fabricator with capabilities to do a wide range of steel fabrication projects:

• Structural steel, pipe supports, pipe skids, and modules;

• Platework – tanks, chutework, pump boxes, surge bins, hoppers, and launders;

• Material handling – conveyor galleries, belt conveyors, cross conveyors, mechanical soft drop system, and bucket elevator casings;

• Splitter gates, grizzlies, material gates, motor bases, and pipe spools;

• Platforms, stairs, handrail, and mezzanines;

• ASME welding, sandblasting, painting, galvanizing, and installation services are available through our qualified subcontractors. s

Proudly serving the mining industry for over 60 years.

817-50th Street East Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Canada S7K 3Y5

www.iwlsteel.com

T: 306-242-4077 F: 306-934-2827 E: info@iwlsteel.com

The quality and complexity of our platework capabilities ensures customer satisfaction

Specializing in: • Integrated 3D modelling & fabrication • Bucket elevator casings • Tanks • Customized fabrication for material handling • Mechanical chutework • Pipe spools • Conveyor galleries & pipe modules • Belt conveyors & cross conveyors • Pump boxes & launders • Potash grizzlies • Material gates & splitter gates • Cyclones

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