Liberty Casting is the largest acquisition in Canerector’s history. But size alone is never what draws Canerector to a business. It looks for strength. Strength in team. Strength in expertise. Strength in the way a business shows up for its customers. That is what made Liberty Casting such a great fit. Based in Delaware, Ohio, … Read More
Some journeys really do come full circle. The Canerector Foundation has made a $1.5-million gift to Queen’s University’s Smith Engineering, promoting hands-on learning opportunities through funding of the McLaughlin Hall Machine Shop, a cornerstone of experiential education at Queen’s. In recognition of this investment, the shop’s open bay area will be named the Canerector Foundation … Read More
When Rodrigue Métal met with Canerector in September 2023, they thought they were presenting a straightforward expansion plan: upgrade two aging buildings, boost capacity, and keep building momentum. Amanda Hawkins, Canerector’s CEO, listened, nodded… and then asked one bold question that changed everything: “Why not bring everything under one roof?” According to Pascal Perron, Rodrigue’s … Read More
When Amit Jain was first introduced to Harris-Stolper and DFMZ, he saw more than two manufacturers of protective enclosures. He saw an opportunity to unite opposites. One, rugged, the other refined, unifying the heavy-duty and the precision-engineered under one powerful idea. “I often told the team,” Amit recalls with a grin, “the market went from … Read More
Mountain climbers know that reaching the summit is easier, faster and more enjoyable with support. Along the way, they establish basecamps, places to share knowledge and prepare for the next push higher. At Canerector, we’ve long embraced our own version of Basecamps. For us, they aren’t about scaling peaks but about building stronger companies, stronger … Read More
Bringing Together Legacy, Expertise, and Customer Commitment We are pleased to announce that TIW Western Inc., a Canerector company, has expanded its product offering with the addition of Nor’West Controls, a respected Alberta-based manufacturer of analytical sample coolers. Founded in 1975, Nor’West Controls built a reputation for reliable, rugged sample coolers engineered to meet the … Read More
When Sonja Wilson first entered the workforce, her “office” was a storage room behind the weight room at the local YMCA. She was a junior auditor for a public accounting firm, and her assigned workspace had a unique ambiance: the steady aroma of sweat and the chorus of strained grunts from weightlifters. “They stuck the … Read More
When Sean Monaghan began considering the next stage for Promac, he knew the decision wouldn’t be based solely on the bottom line. Since its launch in 1992 by Sean and his cousin Michael, Promac carved out a niche as an Alberta-based specialized provider of downhole tooling for the oil and gas industry. Finding the right … Read More
Born from a deep-rooted commitment to giving back, the Canerector Foundation has grown significantly since its launch in 2019 having now given a whopping $30 million in donations, with a minimum disbursement of 10 million annually. Philanthropy has long been a priority for the Hawkins family, owners of Canerector Inc. Now in its 3rd generation … Read More
Not every corporate executive can look back at a volcano-induced flight ban as one of his fondest memories from a career spent traveling the globe. Of course, Canerector Vice President Jonathan Puddy is not your run-of-the-mill executive. Throughout his career, he has embraced his work as he does his life – with joy and humor, … Read More