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Ward Industrial Equipment's Manufacturing Resources - Welland Ontario
Ward Industrial Equipment operates integrated engineering, fabrication, machining, assembly, and finishing resources within a single facility in Welland, Ontario. This co-located capability allows us to control quality, schedule, and execution for heavy industrial equipment serving mining, metals, and bulk material handling applications, including projects delivered in coordination with EPC partners.
Welding and Fabrication
Ward is a CWB-certified fabrication shop equipped to weld and assemble small and large carbon steel and stainless steel structures. Our fabrication work supports heavy-duty industrial equipment where structural integrity, fit-up accuracy, and long service life are critical.
We routinely handle large weldments, complex assemblies, and components built for demanding operating environments.
Machining
Our machining capability is focused on industrial MRO and precision support for our fabrication, repair, and Herculock operations. The shop is equipped for general machining, repair work, and component refurbishment where turnaround time and reliability matter more than production volume.
This capability allows us to diagnose, repair, and return critical equipment to service quickly while maintaining dimensional control.
Facilities
Located in Welland, Ontario, our facility consists of approximately 45,000 square feet of fabrication space on 3.4 acres. The buildings are fully craned, with additional crane coverage extending into a significant portion of the yard.
This layout allows us to fabricate, assemble, and stage large equipment without artificial size constraints.
Metal Processing
Metal processing is the foundation of accurate fabrication. Cutting, burning, bending, and forming operations establish the dimensional accuracy that carries through every subsequent manufacturing step.
By controlling this work in-house, we reduce variability, shorten lead times, and improve consistency across fabricated assemblies.
12,000 Watt Laser
At the core of our metal processing capability is a 12,000-watt laser cutting system providing high-speed, high-accuracy plate processing. In-house laser cutting improves responsiveness, reduces dependency on outside vendors, and allows tighter control of schedules.
The system is capable of cutting material up to approximately 1.125 inches thick. For heavier sections, we work with established partner facilities cutting to our specifications.
Locking and Babbitt
Our Herculock team specializes in structural crack repair of cast iron and steel components, along with the repair and pouring of babbitt bearings. These techniques allow critical components to be restored rather than replaced, often extending service life significantly.
This work supports heavy industrial equipment where replacement is costly, impractical, or involves long lead times.
Engineering
All projects are supported by an in-house engineering and design team focused on practical, buildable solutions. Our engineers work closely with fabrication, machining, and assembly to ensure designs translate cleanly from drawings to finished equipment.
This approach results in robust designs suited to real operating conditions, not theoretical duty cycles.
Finishing
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We provide surface preparation and coating services to suit industrial service environments, including blasting and painting with customer-specified coatings. Where required, galvanizing is coordinated through trusted trade partners.
Finishing is selected to balance corrosion protection, durability, and lifecycle cost.
Assembly, Millwright & Electrical
Assembly and millwrighting are core to our manufacturing process. We routinely assemble complex mechanical systems and support installation, alignment, and commissioning activities.
Electrical installations are provided as part of complete equipment builds. Through established relationships with electrical engineers and panel builders, we offer coordinated, turnkey solutions where required.
Shipping
Shipping large industrial equipment requires more than transportation. It involves proper packaging, load planning, regulatory knowledge, and facilities capable of safe handling.
Our team manages these details so equipment arrives at site intact and ready for installation. Ward equipment operates globally, supported by disciplined shipping practices developed through experience.
