What Fortis Mining Engineering & Manufacturing does

Fortis Mining Engineering & Manufacturing is a privately held, Saskatoon-based industrial services company that delivers integrated engineering, fabrication, machining, and on-site construction for the mining and heavy industrial sectors, with primary concentration in Saskatchewan potash and uranium mining and a secondary international footprint spanning six continents. The company's core technology stack combines in-house mechanical and structural engineering design with a 21,500 sq ft fabrication shop equipped for CWB-certified welding (carbon and stainless steel) and ASME B31.1/B31.3/B31.5 piping fabrication, precision machining (lathes up to 80-inch turn length, CNC band saws, four mills), and a 380,000 lb horizontal test bed used for proof loading, pull-to-destruction testing, and third-party non-destructive recertification of mining rope attachments and lifting equipment. Proprietary productized offerings include Underground Equipment Retrieval Kits capable of generating pulling forces exceeding 1,000,000 lbs, custom hydraulic power cable reel trailers, shaft sinking equipment, and emergency personnel capsules.

The company operates three interconnected service divisions — Mining & Industrial Construction (mine hoist roping and conveyance, shaft maintenance and repair, underground construction and development, industrial construction, electrical services), Engineering (consulting, structural design, mechanical design, fall protection), and Manufacturing (fabrication, machining, equipment testing and recertification) — delivered through direct enterprise field sales on a project-based, quote-driven model. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is determined per-project by scope, equipment, labor, and timeline, with engagement pursued through RFQ/RFP processes. Fortis sells to enterprise-grade mining operators (named engagements include Cameco's Cigar Lake Mine and Saskatchewan potash producers) as well as power generation and infrastructure clients. The company is positioned as the engineering and manufacturing arm of the Northern Strands Group of Companies (NSGC), leveraging preferred supply access to sister companies Northern Strands (wire rope and rigging) and Certified Sales & Rentals (specialized equipment and recertification), and is certified to ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 standards.

Name

Fortis Mining Engineering & Manufacturing

Legal name

Fortis Engineering & Manufacturing Inc

Website

https://fortiscorporation.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Fortis Mining Engineering & Manufacturing is a Saskatoon-based industrial services firm providing integrated engineering, custom fabrication, machining, and on-site construction for Saskatchewan potash and uranium miners and international mining operators, with proprietary rope-handling and shaft-construction equipment.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Mining Engineering & Industrial Construction Services

NAICS

Support Activities for Metal Mining (213114), Support Activities for Mining (213), Support Activities for Nonmetallic Minerals (except Fuels) Mining (213115), Mining Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing (333131)

SIC

Mining Machinery & Equip (No Oil & Gas Field Mach & Equip) (3532), Construction, Mining & Materials Handling Machinery & Equip (3530)

akta.pro primary industry

Mine Construction & Development Contracting (Shaft Sinking, Tunneling, Pre-Strip, Civil Works) (IMAKAKAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Mine Operations Contracting (Open-Pit & Underground Development, Production, Load/Haul) (IMAKAKAD), Mine Surveying & Geospatial Services (Survey, Drone/LiDAR, GIS, Grade Control) (IMAKAKAK), Mine Site Support Services (Camp/Catering, Security, Fuel & Lubricants, Water, Waste, Roads) (IMAKAKAE), Drill Tools, Bits & Downhole Equipment (IMAHAMAB), Mine Maintenance & Asset Reliability Contracting (Mobile/Fixed Plant Maintenance, Shutdowns, Overhauls) (IMAKAKAF), Blasting & Explosives Services (Drill-and-Blast, Explosives Supply, Shot Services) (IMAKAKAC), Wear Parts & Consumables (GET, Liners, Drill Bits, Grinding Media) (IMAKANAH), Mining & Mineral Processing Facility Construction (IMAFADAE), Mine Site Engineering & Detailed Design (Civil/Structural/Mechanical/E&I) (IMAKAOAA)

Keywords

• Mine hoist roping
• Underground mining services
• Custom metal fabrication
• Shaft maintenance repair
• Industrial construction services

Headquarters

HQ city

Saskatoon

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Mining & Industrial Construction Services: Project-based fees for mine hoist roping and conveyance services, mine shaft maintenance and repair, underground construction and development, and industrial construction. Revenue is earned through direct contracting with mining and construction operators for discrete project scopes, often executed on-site at client facilities.
2. Engineering Consulting Services: Fees for consulting engagements including mine hoist system consulting, lift plans, project management, structural and mechanical design, fall protection design, and procedure development. Billed as professional service engagements, either standalone or bundled with construction project scopes.
3. Manufacturing - Fabrication and Machining: Revenue from custom fabrication and precision machining services, including structural steel, custom equipment, mining conveyances, and rope attachments. Fabricators are CWB certified in carbon and stainless steel; piping fabrication to ASME B31.1, B31.3, and B31.5 standards. Revenue earned on a per-project or per-deliverable basis.
4. Equipment Testing and Recertification: Fees for repair, restoration, and recertification of mining equipment including rope attachments, slings, D-plates, spreader beams, personnel carriers, winches, and lifting beams. Includes pull testing, proof loading, and third-party non-destructive testing services.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Fortis Mining Engineering & Manufacturing delivers integrated engineering, mining, fabrication, and on-site construction services to mine operators and industrial clients. Core capabilities include mine hoist roping and conveyance services, shaft maintenance and repair, underground construction and development, industrial construction, structural and mechanical design, consulting, custom metal fabrication, precision machining, and equipment testing and recertification. The company specializes in rapid mobilization for complex, niche mining challenges and operates a 380,000 lb horizontal test bed alongside CWB-certified welding and ASME B31 piping fabrication capabilities.

Product overview

Fortis Mining Engineering & Manufacturing is a privately owned engineering, mining, and manufacturing services company based in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. The company operates as a single unified service provider with interconnected divisions rather than a traditional software platform. Its core offerings are organized into three main divisions: Mining & Industrial Construction Services (Mine Hoist Roping & Conveyance, Mine Shaft Maintenance & Repair, Industrial Construction, Underground Construction & Development, Electrical Services), Engineering Services (Consulting, Structural Design, Mechanical Design, Fall Protection & Suspended Access), and Manufacturing Services (Fabrication, Machining, Equipment Testing & Recertification). The company also manufactures specialized products including Underground Equipment Retrieval Kits, Custom Hydraulic Power Cable Reel Trailers, and custom wire rope/electrical cable reel winders. As part of the Northern Strands Group of Companies, Fortis leverages synergies with sister companies Northern Strands (wire rope and rigging equipment) and Certified Sales & Rentals (specialized equipment and machinery). The company specializes in rapid mobilization and offers turn-key solutions from design and engineering through fabrication to on-site execution.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Mine Hoist Roping & Conveyance Services Comprehensive services for mine hoist roping and conveyance, from design, supply, installation, and emergency response, delivered to mining operators as the industry-leading mine hoist rope and conveyance handling contractor.
• Mine Shaft Maintenance & Repair Industry-leading mine shaft maintenance and repair services covering shaft rehabilitation, concrete liner repair, ground rehabilitation, shaft steel installation, and electrical cable installations for mining operators.
• Industrial Construction Versatile industrial construction services including piling, concrete work, structural steel installation, demolition, rehabilitation, and precision blasting for mining and industrial clients.
• Underground Construction & Development Full spectrum of underground mine construction and development services from operations to decommissioning, including ground control, conveyor installations, shaft sinking, and mine development.
• Electrical Services Highly qualified electrical services for industrial manufacturing and mining environments, including high-voltage splicing/terminating, motor control systems, VFD installations, and underground feeder cable work.
• Fall Protection & Suspended Access Custom-designed fall protection and suspended access systems for industrial clients, including horizontal and vertical lifeline systems, rigid rail fall protection, and custom anchors.
• Consulting Expert consulting for mine hoist systems, lift plans, project management, construction methodologies, procedure development, and engineering support for mineshaft services.
• Structural Design Full-service structural analysis and design services, including cranes, platforms, custom lifting devices, work baskets, and detailed fabrication drawings for custom components.
• Mechanical Design Innovative mechanical solutions for mining equipment, shaft sinking equipment, rope attachments, rope-handling equipment, custom lifting devices, and shaft systems including piping design.
• Fabrication Quality fabrication services from CWB-certified welders handling custom requests to large-scale projects, including mine shaft conveyances, safety barriers, spreader beams, personnel baskets, galloways, sheave stands, and reeling machines.
• Machining Custom machining services provided by skilled machinists offering solutions tailored to unique mining needs, including custom mining rope attachments such as chaseblocks, cheeseweights, swivels, and sockets.
• Equipment Testing & Recertification Repair, restoration, and recertification of mining equipment including rope attachments, slings, D-plates, spreader beams, material baskets, lifting beams, and personnel carriers, supported by a horizontal test bed capable of pulling up to 380,000 lbs.
• Underground Equipment Retrieval Kits Engineered equipment retrieval kits with high-capacity snatch blocks on purpose-built steel skid frames using multi-part reeved wire rope systems (4:1 to 13:1 mechanical advantage) generating pulling forces exceeding 1,000,000 lbs for controlled retrieval of disabled underground equipment.
• Custom Hydraulic Power Cable Reel Trailer Custom-designed self-propelled hydraulic unit for transporting and reeling large electrical cable underground, capable of lifting fully loaded cable cores, reeling 1000 ft of cable while stationary, free-wheeling cable out while driving, and fitting within mine cage dimensions.
• Emergency Personnel Capsule Emergency egress conveyance designed and fabricated for safe personnel evacuation from underground mining environments.

Quantifiable outcome

• 5,000+ projects successfully executed
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Northern StrandscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSister company within the Northern Strands Group of Companies (NSGC). Northern Strands is a world-leading provider of mining wire rope, hoisting and rigging equipment, and fall protection and suspended access systems and training. Fortis leverages Northern Strands as a preferred supplier of specialized mine shaft wire rope and attachments, enabling Fortis to offer integrated rope handling solutions without separate procurement. This partnership is described as a key competitive advantage.
• Certified Sales & RentalscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSister company within the Northern Strands Group of Companies (NSGC). Certified Sales & Rentals provides specialized equipment, machinery, and services including repairs, recertifications, and underground ready equipment. Fortis sources equipment and rigging supplies from Certified Sales & Rentals for project execution, complementing its own in-house capabilities.
• Northern Strands Group of Companies (NSGC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNSGC is the parent group encompassing Fortis, Northern Strands, and Certified Sales & Rentals. The group promotes a 'Three Companies: One Solution' approach, enabling cross-company expert pooling, equipment sharing, and integrated service delivery. NSGC coordinates group-wide initiatives including charitable partnerships, careers, and marketing, with Fortis positioned as the engineering and manufacturing arm of the group.
• Northern Strands Group of Companies (NSGC) - Modular DivisionminorOthers

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Boart Longyear: Boart Longyear is a global drilling services and products provider for the mining industry offering diamond core drilling, reverse circulation, and rotary blasthole services — comparable as a mining-services peer with broader global scale than Fortis and overlapping customers in production and exploration mining.
• Komatsu Mining (Joy Global): Komatsu Mining (formerly Joy Global) is a major OEM of surface and underground mining equipment including longwall systems, continuous miners, and hoist products — operating as a broad incumbent serving the same mining operators that use Fortis for specialized shaft and rope services.
• Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions: Sandvik Mining is a global OEM of mining equipment (drilling, loading, hauling) and rock processing tools — a broader incumbent whose equipment customers in the mining sector overlap with Fortis' mining services customers, though Sandvik is far larger and an OEM, not a service contractor.

Direct peers

• DMC Mining Services: DMC Mining Services is a Canadian shaft sinking and underground mining contractor that delivers mine construction, raise boring, and shaft lining services — directly comparable to Fortis' Underground Construction & Development and Mine Shaft Maintenance offerings for potash and base-metal miners.
• Cementation Canada: Cementation (part of the North American Mining group) provides shaft sinking, underground construction, and mine contracting services across Canada and globally — a close peer to Fortis on mine development and shaft services, with overlapping potash and uranium customer base.
• Redpath Mining: Redpath Mining is a global shaft sinking and underground mining contractor offering shaft construction, hoist installations, and raise boring — directly competing with Fortis for specialized shaft and mine development projects across multiple commodities and geographies.
• Thyssen Mining (Deilmann-Haniel): Thyssen Mining is a German-rooted shaft sinking and mine construction contractor with global project delivery — a direct peer to Fortis' shaft sinking, mine construction, and customized hoisting equipment capabilities.
• Prairie Machine & Parts Mfg. Prairie Machine & Parts is a Saskatchewan-based manufacturer of mining equipment and mining services supplier serving potash and uranium producers — a close regional peer overlapping with Fortis on Saskatchewan potash mining customers and custom engineered equipment.
• Pybar Mining Services: Pybar is an Australian underground mining contractor delivering mine development, production mining, and shaft services — comparable to Fortis' underground construction and rope-handling capabilities, though focused on the Australian market.
• Barminco (Perenti): Barminco, now part of Perenti, is a leading Australian underground mining contractor offering mine development, production, and shaft works — directly comparable to Fortis' specialized underground and shaft-sinking services, primarily competing in Australian and African mining markets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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