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Manufacturing Directory
COMPANIES MAKING IT IN MANUFACTURING
Arnprior Aerospace Inc. Barrette Structural Blanchfield Commercial Kitchen Services Ltd. Braebon Medical Corp. Camcor Industries Cord King Design 1st Direct Coil Dominis Engineering Dynamic Precision Inc. Eip Manufacturing Elpa (Ontario) Inc. Feris Build Tech Gastops General Dynamics Mission Systems–Canada Havelock Metal Co. Heat-Line Freeze Protection Systems Hewitt Tool Engineering Inc. Ivaco Rolling Mills Kawartha Metals Corp. Kingston Anchors Lee Valley Nanometrics Inc. Oz Optics Piramid Manufacturing Quickmill Robadair Ltd. Sideshift Inc. Siemens Process Instruments Smartcone The Machining Center Inc. Ts Manufacturing Co.
ARNPRIOR AEROSPACE INC.
550 Employees Arnprior www.arnprioraerospace.com
Barrette Structural is a leader in the wood frame and engineered wood products industry in Quebec and Ontario. The company supplies lumber framing, roof trusses, prefabricated walls and its TRIFORCE floor system to thousands of construction projects each year in the residential, multi-residential, institutional, commercial and agricultural sector. Established in the early 2000s, Barrette Structural has grown significantly over the years and now has 700 employees at five manufacturing plants in Metcalfe, ON; Montreal, QC; Laval, QC; Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, QC and Trois-Rivières, QC. They are a branch of Barrette Ltd. Arnprior Aerospace Inc. specializes in the design, production and support of structural components for aerospace, defence and other industrial applications. They combine product design and program management skills with close tolerance fabrication, precision machining, complex assembly and integration, heat treat, chemical processing, and paint capabilities to create superior one-stop shopping value for their customers. Established in Arnprior, ON, in 1954, Arnprior Aerospace Inc. put the town on the map for aviation. They now employ approximately 550 people in a total 360,000 square feet of production space across four facilities in Arnprior, ON;
BARRETTE STRUCTURAL
40 Employees Ottawa www.barrettestructural.com
Montreal, QC; Portland, US and Chihuahua, Mexico.
BLANCHFIELD COMMERCIAL KITCHEN SERVICES LTD.
18 Employees Ottawa www.blanchfieldcks.ca
Blanchfield Commercial Kitchen Services installs and services all makes of commercial food equipment — gas, electric, microwaves, refrigeration and ventilation — and also provides custom fabricated BLASSCO stainless steel products to commercial kitchens.
Owned and operated by Peter Blanchfield, Blanchfield Commercial Kitchen Services has been serving the Ottawa area for over 30 years and employs a team of 18.
BRAEBON MEDICAL CORP.
34 Employees Kanata www.braebon.com
BRAEBON is a leading Canadian designer, manufacturer and distributor of diagnostic home sleep apnea recorders, highquality diagnostic sleep sensors, accessories, therapeutic intraoral appliances and software solutions for the sleep medicine marketplace. They have developed a unique combination of over 140 products at the forefront of sleep medicine technology that are used on six continents.
BRAEBON is based in Kanata, ON, with an office in Ogdensburg, US. They employ a team of over 30.
CAMCOR INDUSTRIES
45 Employees Carp www.camcorindustries.com
Camcor Industries is a high precision machine shop specializing in the manufacture of tight tolerance, complex geometry machined components for customers in the space, scientific instrumentation, defence & security, oceans, subsea and other sectors. Camcor’s vast manufacturing knowledge ranges from pressure-sensitive ocean bottom sensors to optical and microwave components installed in satellites orbiting the earth. Camcor was founded by Roberto and Orlando Campagna, who collectively have more than 60 years’ experience in the machining business. Their shop is located in Carp, ON.
CORD KING
Perth www.cordking.ca
Cord King manufactures the world’s most productive firewood processor, fully customizable to suit their customers’ needs. Based in Perth, ON, Cord King has grown from humble origins into an industry leader and highly respected manufacturer of highquality firewood processors and accessories. Now in use in over 16 countries across the globe, and with over 20,000 machines built, Cord King has set itself apart by providing a user-friendly and innovative machine that can produce — at a minimum — four full cords of wood per hour.
DIRECT COIL
100+ Employees Millhaven www.directcoil.com
Direct Coil is an advanced manufacturer of innovative custom heat transfer products, specializing in the design and manufacture of heating and cooling coils found in most heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration equipment and other custom engineered products. Headquartered in Millhaven, ON, and with a newly established USA manufacturing facility in Tennessee, Direct Coil has established itself as a major player in the North American market, and is poised for continued growth.
DESIGN 1st
31 Employees Ottawa www.design1st.com
Design 1st is a full-service industrial design and engineering firm that develops simple, compelling products that incorporate human behavioral science to support organizations’ business and marketing goals. For over 25 years, Design 1st has helped entrepreneurs, startups and enterprise organizations across Canada and the United States transform ideas into winning products across a variety of industries including – but not limited to - mining, telecommunications, healthcare and robotics. Headquartered in Eastern Ontario, Ottawa and roots in Nortel Networks, Design 1st has developed over 750 projects that influence millions of people globally and secured 130 client patents. Core competencies in industrial design, mechanical engineering, electronics design, embedded firmware and manufacturing setup have established Design 1st as one of the most trusted product design firms across North America.
DOMINIS ENGINEERING
18 Employees Ottawa www.dominis.ca Dominis Engineering is a leader among marine and ship propeller manufacturers, specializing in the design and manufacture of precision propellers and impellers for high-speed vessels. The company was founded in 1985 with a vision to build high-precision propellers that reduce noise and vibrations and increase fuel efficiency. Their monoblock propellers, CP propeller blades and water jet impellers have been used on Canadian and US Navy and Coast Guard vessels. Based in Ottawa, ON, Dominis employs a team of 18. Their manufacturing facility uses state-of-the-art technology to CNC mill large sculptured surfaces to final form and finish.
DYNAMIC PRECISION INC.
12 Employees Nepean www.dynamicprecision.ca
Dynamic Precision Inc. is an Ottawabased machine shop offering CNC machining, prototyping, highspeed machining and professional welding. They are capable of machining all metals and alloys, whether hard or soft, and use both CNC and manual machining to ensure the highest level of precision no matter what the material. They also offer expert welding services certified by Canadian Welding Bureau standards.
EIP MANUFACTURING
21 Employees Pembroke www.eipmfg.ca
EIP Manufacturing is a custom precision machine shop, specializing in the design, development and manufacture of custom tooling and associated components for industries including aerospace, automotive, construction, power generation and mining and nuclear. Their services also include production machining and inspection. EIP Manufacturing, formerly known as Eddy Industrial Products, was founded in 1957 as a division of the Eddy Match Company. The company has grown significantly since being purchased by local businessmen Michael and Tim Harrington, and now employs a team of 21 at their facility in Pembroke, ON.
ELPA (ONTARIO) INC.
25 Employees L'Orignal www.elpa.ca
ELPA (Ontario) Inc. is a precision manufacturing company offering full CNC machining and welding fabrication, as well as complete manufacturing services, in the aeronautic and manufacturing industry. Their fully automated CNC shop, complemented by TopSolid and Surfcam CADCAM software, gives them the capabilities and tools to fully service diverse customers.
Founded in 1979, ELPA’s size, capabilities and reputation have grown over the years. They now employ 25 people in their shop in L’Original, ON.
FERIS BUILD TECH
20 Employees Kingston www.ferisbuildtech.com
Kingston-based Feris Build Tech Inc. is a leader in high performing, environmentally sustainable building envelope solutions. Feris' next-generation Harmonic Advanced Building Envelope Technology provides the structure, insulation, and vapour barrier all in one system, for net-zero energy consumption. Harmonic offers significant architectural design flexibility, and withstands floods, fire, and extreme weather such as hurricanes and earthquakes. Harmonic’s materials are Greenguard Certified and enable precision installation while reducing onsite waste, errors and inefficiencies. Builders can now install a Net zero ready, energy efficient building envelope four times faster with reduced requirements for skilled labour, without altering construction methods.
GASTOPS
160 Employees Ottawa, Halifax, St. John’s www.gastops.com
Gastops is recognized worldwide for its innovative contributions to the maintenance, productivity and safety of complex critical equipment used in the aviation, energy, marine, rail and mining industries. Gastops’ advanced equipment sensing and analysis products and specialized technical and engineering services add value throughout the critical equipment life cycle, from design through to in-service operations and support. Gastops’ head office is located in Ottawa, ON, with additional branch offices in Halifax, NS and St. John’s, NL. GENERAL DYNAMICS MISSION SYSTEMS–CANADA
1,100 Employees Ottawa www.gdmissionsystems.ca
General Dynamics Mission Systems–Canada is one of Canada’s leading C4ISR defence and security companies and has a worldwide reputation for excellence in the production of integrated solutions for land, airborne, maritime and cyber applications. A dynamic force in the business community, General Dynamics is building Canada’s manufacturing base; supporting research and development; and working closely with Canadian suppliers, small businesses and Indigenous companies. The company provides an innovation-driven workplace for 1,100 employees in Ottawa, Calgary and Halifax and offers exciting coop placements in engineering, information technology, commercial services and more.
HAVELOCK METAL CO.
Peterborough www.havelockmetal.com Havelock Metal is eastern and central Ontario’s premier manufacturer and roll former of metal roofing, siding, trim and flashing, selling directly to the public. For more than 25 years, they have made it their mission to fabricate the best possible residential, commercial and agricultural roofing, siding and accessories. They offer a wide variety of steel profiles that can be manufactured in many colours, textures and woodgrains. Havelock Metal was founded in 1993 and relocated their entire manufacturing facility and showroom to Peterborough, ON, in 2018.
HEAT-LINE FREEZE PROTECTION SYSTEMS
18 Employees Algonquin Highlands www.heatline.com Heat-Line Freeze Protection Systems specializes in developing and manufacturing the most advanced water pipe freeze protection systems using self-regulating technology. The company is committed to developing products out of necessity, providing heat tracing and heat cable products that meet the needs and challenges of those who call some of the most extreme cold climates home. Many of Heat-Line’s proprietary designs are patented within North America and carry trademarks globally. Founded in 1988, Heat-Line is located in Algonquin Highlands, ON, and employs a team of 18. Learn more about what Heat-Line has to offer at www.heatline.com.
HEWITT TOOL ENGINEERING INC.
20 Employees Smiths Falls www.hewitttool.com
Hewitt Tool Engineering Inc. is an original manufacturer of quality precision metal cutting tools used in the manufacture and maintenance of commercial, military and executive aircraft. The company offers special tool design to help customers improve the efficiency and quality of their product where Hewitt tools are used.
Founded by Peter Hewitt in 1989, Hewitt Tool’s original employees brought with them years of worldclass engineering and techniques to produce high-quality, reliable tooling. The company now employs approximately 20 people at their shop in Smiths Falls, ON.
IVACO ROLLING MILLS
500 Employees L'Orignal www.ivacorm.com
Ivaco Rolling Mills is one of North America’s largest suppliers of hot rolled wire rod and continuous cast steel billets to the automotive, energy, agriculture, construction and telecommunication industries. They are dedicated to supplying high-quality products to both the domestic and international markets and are proud to be a certified Canadian Women Business Enterprise business. Established in the early 1970s and acquired by Heico Holdings Inc. in 2004, Ivaco now has approximately 500 employees. Its facilities are located on the banks of the Ottawa River in L’Original, ON.
KAWARTHA METALS CORP.
55 Employees Peterborough www.kawarthametals.com
Kawartha Metals Corp. is one of central and eastern Ontario’s largest suppliers of steel, aluminum, brass and plastic material, carrying over 5,000 different grades. They specialize in custom metal orders and hard-to-find metal products. Kawartha Metals Corp. has recently moved into a new 100,000 square foot facility at 1961 Fisher Dr., Peterborough, ON, which offers more room for inventory and stateof-the-art material processing equipment and material finishing services. The company employs over 55 highly trained employees. Kawartha Metals can service the needs of many manufacturers who need added value cut-to-size metal goods. Kawartha Metals Corp. services the Collingwood, Huntsville, Perth and Kingston areas.
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KINGSTON ANCHORS
Kingston www.kingstonanchors.com
Kingston Anchors is a specialty supplier of superior-quality boat anchors, bow rollers, roller wheels, accessories, dinghy davit systems, pins and custom metal manufacturing. Their products are handcrafted in Canada with pride from 100% marine-grade stainless steel. The company has been proudly serving North America’s boat manufacturers, boating enthusiasts and weekend warriors since 1977, and their reputation for high quality and exceptional customer service has earned them an impressive national and international client base.
LEE VALLEY
425 Employees Ottawa www.leevalley.com
Lee Valley is a family-owned Canadian business specializing in unique tools and gifts for woodworking, gardening and other hobbies and crafts, as well as products that solve everyday problems. Their mission is to foster the creative spirit of their customers by finding and developing some of the best tools in the industry. Veritas Tools, the manufacturing arm of Lee Valley, is a world leader in woodworking tool design innovation. With 250 products and more than 100 patents in lines that include woodworking planes, sharpening equipment, marking and measuring tools, router tables, drilling accessories and more, Veritas is a leading developer of products for discerning woodworkers. Their research and development engineers, industrial designers and modern manufacturing facility combine to create innovative tools of the highest quality.
NANOMETRICS INC.
150+ Employees Kanata www.nanometrics.ca
Nanometrics Inc. is a leading earthquake monitoring company specializing in full-service, integrated solutions for studying manmade and natural seismicity. Working with the world’s leading scientific institutions, universities and geological surveys, they’ve found solutions to the most difficult monitoring challenges. The company’s innovative technology is used in mission-critical seismic arrays and tsunami warning systems in over 100 countries across the globe. Nanometrics Inc. is headquartered in Kanata, ON, with offices in Calgary, AB; Beijing, China; and Houston, US. For the past two years, the company has been recognized for overall business performance and sustained growth by Canada’s Best Managed Companies.
OZ OPTICS
260 Employees Ottawa www.ozoptics.com OZ Optics Ltd. is a leading worldwide supplier of fiber optic products for existing and next-generation optical networks. In addition to designing and manufacturing components and test equipment for fiber optics markets, the company offers award-winning fiber optic sensor systems for remote monitoring of oil and gas pipelines, wells, refineries, bridges, dams and other large structures, and security fences, as well as for fire detection. OZ Optics' head office is located in Ottawa, ON, with a manufacturing, administration and R&D facility. The company has also established manufacturing facilities in Turkey and China.
PIRAMID MANUFACTURING LTD.
12 Employees Nepean www.piramidmfg.com Ottawa-based Piramid Manufacturing Ltd. is a small, family owned and operated sliding closet door company specializing in the manufacture and installation of high-quality closet doors, room dividers, barn doors and hardware. With a focus on quality products and great service, we are always searching for motivated workers looking to work in the construction industry. Piramid was established by Clifford Fleury and Anna Cox in 1978. They are located in Nepean, ON, and employ a team of 12.
QUICKMILL
70 Employees Peterborough www.quickmill.com
Quickmill Inc. is a world-class manufacturer of CNC milling machines and CNC drilling machines. Their gantry- and bridgestyle CNC machining centres offer some of the best value on the market today, and are used in industries such as heat transfer, power generation, aerospace, structural steel, mold and die, machine shops and off-road equipment. Quickmill’s origins can be traced back to 1984, when a small machine shop producing low-cost parts on high-cost machines realized the demand for a lower-cost vertical drilling machine to save on inhouse labour. They now employ a team of 70 at their facility in Peterborough, ON.
ROBADAIR LTD.
70 Employees Ottawa www.robadair.com
Robadair Ltd. is a leading supplier of custom precision metal fabrication for hi-tech, telecommunications and military applications offering a complete build to print and assembly service. They hold industry certifications including an AS9100 quality program, Nadcap, CWB, and Controlled Goods. Centrally located in Ottawa, Robadair Ltd. operates a full-fledged sheet metal shop and assembly operations in a 35,000 square foot facility and a separate 12,000 square foot machine shop. With various industry relationships, Robadair Ltd. provides full turnkey solutions including plating and silk-screening services.
SIDESHIFT INC.
Carleton Place www.sideshift.com
Sideshift Inc. delivers a range of affordable, high-performance docking products and operates as the only North American volume manufacturer of externally mounted thrusters, shipping to thousands of customers in over forty countries. The company’s own revolutionary bow and stern thruster technology sets the standard for affordable, powerful and easy-to-install thruster solutions for all types of boats, including monohull, pontoon and houseboats.
SIEMENS PROCESS INSTRUMENTS
Peterborough www.siemens.ca
The Siemens Process Instruments factory designs and manufactures sophisticated measurement instruments and automated equipment for the process industries. Siemens Peterborough is part of the global Process Instrumentation business segment and operates under the Siemens Canada umbrella.
Siemens automatic equipment is used in a wide variety of applications in industries such as oil and gas; environmental; chemical; food and beverage; pharmaceutical; and mining, aggregate and cement. Siemens Canada is a subsidiary of Siemens AG, a global technology company focused on intelligent infrastructure for buildings and distributed energy systems and on automation and digitalization in the process and manufacturing industries.
SMARTCONE
15 Employees Stittsville www.thesmartcone.com
SmartCone Technologies Inc. provides a futureproof, modular IoT platform for solutions surrounding safety, surveillance, asset tracking and more. Since 2011, they have been researching and developing IoT technologies to make safety more intelligent, cost-effective, adaptable, scalable and mobile, all at the highest standards of security and privacy. SmartCone’s mission is to save lives and secure people’s assets.
THE MACHINING CENTER INC.
The Machining Center Inc. (TMC) provides full-service custom machining, fabrication, maintenance, and engineering and design to a diverse customer base. TMC was established in 1988 and strives to provide customers with quality and cost-effective parts and services in a timely fashion, with honesty, integrity and professionalism. They work with companies from a wide range of sectors including nuclear, food, aerospace, oil and automotive from a 14,000 square foot facility in Belleville. Their diverse skillset and community connections offer a wide variety of work opportunities - from replacing broken tractor parts to making factory equipment for Kellogg’s and Procter & Gamble.
TS MANUFACTURING CO.
100 Employees Lindsay www.tsman.com TS Manufacturing has the largest selection of steel for sale in the Kawartha Lakes and Lindsay area. They also have the machinery to cut or process steel so it is ready for fabrication. Their services include welding and fitting, engineering consulting, high-definition plasma cutting, mobile welding, processing and painting, and machining and millwrighting, as well as repair work for their local agricultural and construction clients.
