“We’re Only As Good As Our Crew!”

A new vision guides an industrial contractor that has paid its dues over the last twenty-five years.

By Matthew St. Amand

Photo by Trevor Booth

For some people, moving an industrial machine the size of a battleship is just another day at the office. That’s how it is for the crew at KMJ Industrial Contractors.

There is always risk getting into the crowded industrial contracting business, but partners Rob Simard, Sean McIvor, and John Crease had two things in their favour: unmatched experience in the field and a vision for the future.

“We’ll travel anywhere in the U.S. and Mexico,” says co-owner John Crease. “We’re very diversified with what we do and can take on any project.”

This allows the team to serve a variety of industries which include automotive, manufacturing, heavy industry, plastics, machine tooling, energy and power, healthcare, food and beverage, and industrial construction.

KMJ has an arsenal of equipment to meet all job requirements. From forklifts that are rated up to 100,000 lbs. to hydraulic gantry systems, mobile cranes, and industrial cranes, KMJ has the tools to get the job done.

“We have specialized transportation, from single axle trucks to modular float systems that can accommodate any load,” Rob says. “This diverse fleet allows us to haul standard, heavy, oversized, and over-dimensional loads. We’ve even handled delicate laboratory and electronic equipment.”

Customer service is the number one priority on every project. “Our motto is: ‘We’re only as good as our crew,’” Rob says. “The crews take pride in doing a good job and keeping our customers happy.”

In addition, the safety of our workforce and job sites is KMJ’s top priority. The company maintains a zero-tolerance safety culture that actively works to identify and control any potential hazards. A dedicated safety officer is on staff to ensure compliance across every project.

“We’re a unionized shop,” Rob explains. “We have forty to fifty full time employees between the Windsor and Brampton location. If a bigger project requires more employees, we work with local union halls to supply additional manpower.”

KMJ has yet to face a challenge it could not meet. Whether it is moving and installing an MRI machine into a medical facility, or relocating a complete manufacturing plant, KMJ has the horsepower to handle the job. They have completed multiple plant relocations over the years, with minimum plant disruption and maximum cost efficiency.

“We are the complete package,” Rob continues. “We can offer all phases of a project including engineering and design, transportation, civil, electrical, mechanical, sheet metal, startup, troubleshooting and total project management.”

KMJ partners with the best electrical and piping contractors around. Their team is comprised of certified electricians, pipefitters, plumbers, welders, and sheet metal fabricators, each bringing experience in all industrial aspects.

The team does not limit itself to projects just in Canada.

“Our employees know what safety is all about,” Rob says. “We all contribute to making sure everyone goes home safe at the end of each day.”

Learn more about KMJ’s multitude of capabilities by visiting them online at kmjindustrialcontractors.com. W.E.