What Apex Industries does

Apex Industries Inc. is a privately held Canadian metal manufacturer founded in 1961, headquartered in Moncton, New Brunswick, with over 200 employees across Atlantic Canada and 125,000+ square feet of manufacturing space. The company operates four distinct business groups from a single campus: (1) the Aerospace Component Manufacturing Group, an AS9100-certified and NADCAP-accredited facility producing precision machined, sheet metal, welded, and assembled components for Boeing, Lockheed Martin, Bombardier, Bell Helicopter, and BAE Systems across military and commercial fixed-wing and rotorcraft programs; (2) the Steel Door Manufacturing Group, described as Canada's leading detention and security door supplier, producing commercial, fire-rated, detention, stainless steel, and security doors and frames shipping to over 100 countries; (3) the Custom Contract Manufacturing Group, offering build-to-spec CNC machining, fabrication, sheet metal, welding, painting, coating, and assembly for oil and gas, defense, nuclear, and custom machinery clients; and (4) the Product Development & Automation Group, providing turn-key mechanical and electrical design, machine control programming, and vision system integration using SolidWorks, EPLAN, Siemens TIA Portal, Allen Bradley RS LOGIX 500, and Cognex/Keyence/LMI vision systems.

The business model is project-based and quote-driven, with no published pricing and sales routed through division-specific contacts (e.g., Paul Best for steel doors, Brian Melanson for aerospace, Jeff Dude for automation). Revenue is generated through hardware sales to aerospace primes and government defense buyers (Royal Canadian Navy, RCMP, Global Affairs Canada, Department of National Defence), channel partnerships for steel door distribution via architects, general contractors, and distributors, and professional services for product development and automation engagements. The company cites 99% on-quality and on-time performance, 100% on-time delivery on the South Health Hospital project's 7,000+ openings, and 100% quality compliance per Lockheed Martin's buyer testimonial as quantified performance outcomes.

The company holds industry certifications including AS9100, NADCAP (chemical processing and welding), Canadian Controlled Goods, ISO 9001:2015, CSA W47.1, NCAGE, and compliance with NFPA 80, UL 10C, UBC-7-2, CAN/ULC S104-10, ANSI/NAAMM/HMMA 861/867, and ASTM F1450 standards for steel door manufacturing. Recent strategic activity includes a September 2025 partnership with MARL International (a Glamox subsidiary) to manufacture LED marine lighting systems for the Royal Canadian Navy's River-class destroyers under a licensing agreement at the Moncton facility, with first delivery scheduled for late 2026. A wholly-owned subsidiary, NorthRidge Stone, operates in stone products adjacent to the core metal manufacturing business. Keith Parlee serves as CEO as of May 2025.

Name

Apex Industries

Legal name

Apex Industries Inc.

Website

https://apexindustries.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1961

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Apex Industries is a privately held Canadian metal manufacturer founded in 1961 in Moncton, operating four business groups (aerospace components, steel doors, contract manufacturing, and automation) serving aerospace primes, government, and industrial customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Precision Metal Manufacturing and Aerospace Components

NAICS

Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing (33641), Other Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing (3329)

SIC

Aircraft & Parts (3720)

akta.pro primary industry

Metal Airframe Structures & Machined Parts (IMABAEAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Rotorcraft Parts & Components Manufacturing (Tier Suppliers) (IMABABAM), Structural Assemblies & Integration (Airframe Subassemblies) (IMABAEAD), Interior Structural Components (Floor Beams, Seat Tracks, Frames) (IMABAEAJ)

Keywords

• Precision CNC machining
• Aerospace component manufacturing
• Custom steel doors
• Contract manufacturing services
• Industrial automation solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Moncton

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Steel Door Manufacturing: Manufactures custom steel doors and frames including industrial/commercial, fire-rated, detention, stainless steel, and security doors. Ships to over 100 countries globally. Revenue from product sales with project-based pricing.
2. Aerospace Component Manufacturing: Supplies precision aerospace components and assemblies for military and commercial programs in fixed-wing and rotorcraft markets. AS9100 certified facility with NADCAP accreditation. Long-term contracts with aerospace primes.
3. Custom Contract Manufacturing: Build-to-spec services including fabrication, CNC machining, sheet metal, painting, coating and assembly. Services clients across various sectors including oil and gas, defense equipment, and custom machinery.
4. Product Development and Automation: Turn-key solutions in product development and automation services from design to full commercialization. Serves food processing, pharmaceutical, ophthalmic, and manufacturing industries.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Apex Industries is a diversified metal manufacturer organized into four business groups: (1) Aerospace Component Manufacturing, producing precision CNC-machined, fabricated, welded, and assembled parts for military and commercial aerospace programs; (2) Steel Door Manufacturing, producing custom steel doors and frames including industrial/commercial, fire-rated, detention, stainless steel, and security doors shipped globally; (3) Custom Contract Manufacturing, offering build-to-spec CNC machining, fabrication, welding, sheet metal, painting, coating, and assembly; and (4) Product Development & Automation, providing turn-key mechanical/electrical design, machine control, and system integration from concept through on-site commissioning.

Product overview

Apex Industries is a diversified metal manufacturing company organized into four distinct business groups that operate semi-independently: (1) the Aerospace Component Manufacturing Group providing precision CNC machining, sheet metal, welding, assemblies, special processing, and manufacturing engineering for military and commercial aerospace programs serving Boeing, Bombardier, Lockheed Martin, and Bell; (2) the Steel Door Manufacturing Group producing custom steel doors and frames including commercial/industrial, fire-rated, detention, stainless steel, and security doors, positioning it as Canada's leading detention and security door supplier; (3) the Custom Contract Manufacturing Group offering build-to-spec CNC machining, fabrication, sheet metal, welding, integration/assembly, and paint/finishing services across multiple industries; and (4) the Product Development & Automation Group providing turn-key machine design and automation solutions using SOLIDWORKS, EPLAN, Siemens/Allen Bradley control systems, and vision systems from concept through commissioning.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Aerospace Component Manufacturing Group AS9100-certified, NADCAP-accredited manufacturing group supplying precision CNC-machined, fabricated, welded, and assembled components for military and commercial fixed-wing and rotorcraft programs. Serves aerospace OEMs and Tier 1/2/3 suppliers including Boeing, Bombardier Aerospace, Lockheed Martin, Bell Helicopter, and BAE Systems. Capabilities include precision machining, sheet metal, TIG welding, assemblies and kitting, special processing, and manufacturing engineering.
• Steel Door Manufacturing Group Custom steel door and frame manufacturing group producing industrial/commercial, fire-rated (NFPA 80, UL 10C, UBC-7-2, CAN/ULC S104-10), detention, stainless steel, and security doors. Canada's leading detention and security door supplier, shipping products to over 100 countries and serving architects, general contractors, distributors, and institutional and government buyers.
• Custom Contract Manufacturing Group Build-to-spec contract manufacturing offering CNC machining, fabrication, welding, sheet metal, painting, coating, and assembly for clients across multiple sectors worldwide. Handles parts from small precision components up to large-scale fabrications (up to 234 by 96 by 36 inches), serving industrial, oil and gas, defense equipment, nuclear, and custom machinery customers.
• Product Development & Automation Group Turn-key product development and automation services combining mechanical design (SolidWorks), electrical design (EPLAN), machine control (Siemens TIA Portal, Allen Bradley RS LOGIX 500), vision systems (COGNEX, BANNER, KEYENCE, LMI), CNC machining, sheet metal fabrication, assembly, system integration, and on-site commissioning. Serves food processing, pharmaceutical, ophthalmic, light manufacturing, construction, and self-serve kiosk industries.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% on-time delivery achieved for South Health Hospital project with 7,000+ openings
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers13 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• MARL International (Glamox)coreTechnology or Integration · 9 September 2025Partnership with Canadian manufacturer MARL International, a subsidiary of lighting group Glamox, to supply marine lighting systems for the Royal Canadian Navy's first three River-class destroyers. Apex Industries will produce LED lighting systems (approximately 9,000 lights per ship) under a licensing agreement at its Moncton facility, with MARL serving as the lighting design authority. First delivery scheduled for end of 2026.
• BoeingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic aerospace component supplier with direct OEM approvals. Boeing engagement includes CH-47 Chinook Triple Door project where Apex created a monolithic component replacing sheet metal assembly.
• Lockheed MartincoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAerospace component supplier with extensive process approvals including machining, anodize, chemical conversion, painting, welding, assembly, and bonding. Quality recognition awarded for 100% compliance.
• Bombardier AerospacecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAerospace component supplier for Global 5000/6000 aircraft programs. Apex supplies handrails and extensions. 5-star quality recognition received. Extensive BAPS process approvals.
• Bell HelicoptercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAerospace component supplier with BPS process approvals including cleaning, marking, chemical film treatment, anodize, painting, bonding, NDT, and assembly.
• BAE SystemscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAerospace component supplier with LMA process approvals covering machining, hardness testing, NDT, anodize, chemical conversion, painting, welding, assembly, and bonding.
• Rolls-Royce Naval MarineminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCustom contract manufacturing partner for LARS (Launch and Recovery System) components for naval marine applications.
• Art FXminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerContract manufacturing customer for retail kiosk products.
• Canadian Steel Door Manufacturers Association (CSDMA)minorOthersIndustry association membership for steel door manufacturing in Canada.
• National Association of Architectural Metal Manufacturers (NAAMM)minorOthersIndustry association membership for architectural metal manufacturers.
• Hollow Metal Manufacturers Association (HMMA)minorOthersIndustry association membership under NAAMM division.
• Door and Hardware Institute (DHI)minorOthersIndustry association for door and hardware professionals.
• American Correctional Association (ACA)minorOthersIndustry association membership relevant to detention and security door products.
• Detention Equipment Manufacturers Association (DEMA)minorOthersIndustry association for detention equipment manufacturers.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Boeing: Major aerospace OEM and Apex's largest commercial/defense customer (CH-47 Chinook program). Included as a broad incumbent to contextualize customer-side bargaining power and program-level risks facing Tier 2/3 suppliers like Apex.
• ASSA ABLOY (Curries): Global access solutions leader whose Curries hollow metal door brand competes with Apex in commercial and institutional hollow metal doors. A large incumbent that defines competitive pricing in the broader steel door market.
• Lockheed Martin: Major US defense prime and Apex aerospace customer with full LMA process approvals. A broad incumbent that defines the certification and quality bar Apex must meet to retain supplier status.
• StandardAero: Independent aerospace MRO and components provider across engine, airframe and component services. Comparable to Apex on aerospace customer overlap and quality certification requirements, though much larger and more diversified.
• Allegion (Steelcraft): Global commercial steel door and hardware manufacturer whose Steelcraft brand competes directly with Apex's Steel Door Manufacturing Group in commercial, fire-rated and institutional doors. Larger scale and broader product portfolio.

Direct peers

• Nordam: US-based independent aerospace structures and MRO provider for commercial and military platforms. Comparable scope (aerospace structures, transparencies, MRO) and similar mid-size independent supplier positioning in the global Tier 2/3 supply chain.
• Avcorp Industries: British Columbia-based Tier 2/3 aerospace structures and assemblies manufacturer serving Boeing and other commercial/defense primes. Closest pure-play comparables to Apex on aerostructures work, certified processes and build-to-print model.
• Magellan Aerospace: Canadian Tier 2/3 aerospace components and assemblies manufacturer serving Boeing, Lockheed Martin and other OEMs. Direct comparable to Apex's Aerospace Component Manufacturing Group in product mix (machined structures, assemblies) and customer base.
• Héroux-Devtek: Quebec-based Tier 1/2 aerospace manufacturer of landing gear, hydraulic and electromechanical systems. Comparable in operating model (Canadian aerospace Tier supplier with AS9100 certifications) and customer overlap (Boeing, Lockheed Martin, Bell).

Regional players

• IMP Aerospace & Defence: Atlantic Canada-based aerospace MRO and components provider headquartered in Halifax. Same regional cluster as Apex with overlapping defense aerospace customer base and skilled-labor pool in the Maritimes.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/apex_industries

Compliance14 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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