Brian McGillivray
Chairman
OUR STORY
Our Story
1972
Started Manufacturing Machines
Incorporated and began manufacturing machinery.
1976
Opened Job Shop
Added parts processing to our services.
1979
Began Blending Our Own Chemistry
Started blending chemistry for internal use and expanded it into our product line.
1992
Plant 2 Opened
Expanded into second facility to accommodate production growth of the company.
1993
Plant 3 Opened
Continued growth led to the need for a third plant. Added parts washing and converted rotary barrel tumbling to high-efficiency vibratory tumblers.
1994
Plant 4 Opened
Further growth required the opening of Plant Four (previously Obertec).
1996
ISO Registered
Became an ISO registered company.
1997
Shot Peening Development
Began the development of shot peening services in response to high customer demand. In 1998, began offering blast-resistant part masking using high-density polyethylene and polyurethane materials.
2005
Vibratory Peening
Began the development of vibratory peening.
2006
Automation & Barcoding
As the needs of our customers change, we integrated automated barcoding and automated inspection systems.
2010
Belt & Drum Dryers
Began manufacturing belt and drum dryers.
2017
IATF Certification
Obtained IATF 16949 certification. Vibra to confirm year: the current site lists both 2017 and 2020, and the announcement post is dated November 2019.
2020
COVID-19 Response
Assisted in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic by providing finishing services for ventilator manufacturers.
2023
AS9100D Certification
Obtained the globally recognized standard for quality management systems in the aviation, space, and defense industries as AS9100D.
2024
Controlled Goods Program & Large Blast Room
Joined the Canada Controlled Goods Program, and constructed a large part-capacity shot blasting room (22 × 20 × 18 ft).
2025
Robotic Shot Peening & NADCAP
A dedicated facility extension has been constructed to support the integration of robotic shot peening systems, providing optimal environmental and operational conditions for advanced surface treatment processes. NADCAP accredited.
