What Arpi's North does

Arpi's North Inc. is a privately held, family-owned mechanical and HVAC contracting company headquartered in Edmonton, Alberta, with operations tracing back to 1963 under predecessor Arpi's Industries. The company provides full-spectrum mechanical construction services — including HVAC, plumbing, refrigeration, sheet metal, and design-build delivery — for general contractors executing complex, large-volume industrial, commercial, institutional, and residential projects across Northern Alberta, Western Canada, and remote northern territories reaching the Baffin Islands and Northwest Territories.

Its core technical platform centers on a 25,000 sq. ft. in-house fabrication facility equipped with ductline core, spiral (up to 102" diameter), angle roll, and lock forming equipment, complemented by a full-time BIM/Revit 3D modeling staff and digital total stations that drive prefabrication, modularization, and on-site clash detection. The company holds ABSA QMS registration (# AQP-2281) for prefabricated pressure piping spools up to 60" in diameter and has maintained Alberta Certificate of Recognition (COR) safety certification since 2007.

Commercially, Arpi's North generates revenue through tender-based project contracts, integrated design-build engagements, preconstruction and cost consulting, custom sheet metal fabrication supplied to external contractors across North America, and preventative maintenance and emergency services for installed mechanical systems. Its customer base spans landmark commercial real estate (West Edmonton Mall, Stantec Tower, Canada Place, The Bow, Enterprise Square), healthcare (Misericordia Community Hospital, Qikiqtani General Hospital, Stanton Legacy Long-Term Care), sports and entertainment (Rogers Arena), transportation (Edmonton International Airport), cultural/public (Alberta Art Gallery, Shaw Conference Centre), power generation (Genesee Power Plant), and specialized verticals such as cannabis production (Freedom Cannabis). The company's TAGG Collective Inc. subsidiary extends the platform into cutting and coring specialty services.

Name

Arpi's North

Legal name

Arpi's North Inc.

Website

https://arpisnorth.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Arpi's North Inc. is a family-owned, Edmonton-based mechanical and HVAC contractor providing design-build, fabrication, and installation services for general contractors executing complex industrial, commercial, and institutional projects across Northern Alberta, Western Canada, and remote northern territories.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Edmonton

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Mechanical Construction Project Contracts: Project-based commercial/industrial/institutional HVAC and mechanical construction contracts tendered to general contractors for complex or large-volume projects across Northern Alberta. Revenue is generated per-project through tender and delivery.
2. Design-Build Services: Mechanical design-build delivery combining design criteria/calculations, equipment schedules, material specifications, and system layouts with vertical integration to construction; includes accurate capital expenditure budgeting, design build/cost savings applications, and project scheduling.
3. Preconstruction & Cost Consulting: Preconstruction services including schedule design, budgetary review, administrative and engineering support, and AutoCAD/3D modeling design services billed as part of project engagements.
4. Custom Sheet Metal Fabrication & Prefabrication: In-house custom sheet metal fabrication (rectangular duct, round duct/spiral, modular components) supplied for both internal projects and external construction, plumbing, HVAC, and mechanical contractors.
5. Maintenance & Emergency Services: Preventative maintenance and around-the-clock emergency services for installed mechanical systems (e.g., on-site project office at West Edmonton Mall supporting hundreds of operational spaces).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion4 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Arpi's North Inc. is a privately held mechanical contracting firm that designs, fabricates, installs, and maintains HVAC, plumbing, refrigeration, and sheet metal systems for industrial, commercial, and institutional projects across Northern Alberta and Western Canada. The company operates a 20,000-25,000 sq. ft. in-house fabrication facility in Edmonton that produces custom ductwork, mechanical piping spools, and modular components, and delivers projects through design-build, BIM-enabled prefabrication, and direct project management for general contractors.

Product overview

Arpi's North Inc. operates as a multi-disciplinary mechanical contracting platform rather than a single product, offering a portfolio of interrelated services anchored in HVAC, mechanical construction, plumbing, refrigeration, and sheet metal fabrication, with specialty capabilities layered on top. Its core offerings include HVAC Services, Mechanical Construction Services (industrial, commercial, institutional, residential, multi-family), Plumbing, Sheet Metal / Custom Metal Fabrication, Refrigeration, Mechanical Design Build / Construction, and Prefabrication and Modularization. Supporting specialties such as Building Information Modeling (BIM), Cannabis Grow Facility HVAC Systems, and TAGG Collective Inc. extend the platform's capabilities, with BIM powering 3D modeling, on-site coordination, and off-site fabrication that feed directly into the fabrication, prefabrication, and modularization services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• TAGG Collective Inc. Tag cutting and coring specialty services offered as part of Arpi's North's specialties.

Products and services

• HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) Design, installation, and maintenance of commercial HVAC systems including heating, ventilation, and air conditioning for industrial, commercial, institutional, residential, and multi-family projects across Northern Alberta, delivered as a standalone contracting service.
• Mechanical Construction Services Commercial, institutional, industrial, residential, and multi-family mechanical construction services including startup commissioning, document control, and project management for large-volume projects tendered by general contractors.
• Plumbing Commercial and industrial plumbing services delivered as part of Arpi's North's mechanical contracting portfolio for general contractors across Northern Alberta.
• Refrigeration Refrigeration services for commercial and industrial mechanical construction projects bundled with the company's broader mechanical offering.
• Sheet Metal / Custom Metal Fabrication Custom sheet metal fabrication in a 20,000-25,000 sq. ft. Edmonton facility using ductline core machines, spiral equipment, angle roll machines, and lock forming equipment; capable of producing rectangular duct in under 20 seconds, round duct up to 102" in diameter, and prefabricated spools up to 60" in diameter, supplied to both internal projects and external contractors.
• Mechanical Design-Build / Construction Design-build and construction services for mechanical systems, including schedule design, budgetary review, cost control, administrative and engineering support, equipment selection, and full project management for landmark commercial projects under a single point of accountability.
• Building Information Modeling (BIM) 3D modeling for mechanical services using Revit, supporting on-site coordination, off-site fabrication, conflict interference detection, system and equipment layouts, piping and ducting prefabrication, and modularization, delivered with a full-time in-house modeling staff.
• Prefabrication and Modularization Prefabrication of mechanical piping spools and modular duct components based on BIM models, including spool maps for efficient shipping, fabrication, and site installation, adhering to ASHRAE and SMACNA standards.
• Cannabis Grow Facility HVAC Systems Specialized HVAC systems for closed-environment cannabis production facilities, including precise climate control, independent air handling dehumidification units per grow room, automated fertigation, and strict anti-contamination protocols, integrated with Priva control systems.
• TAGG Collective Inc. (Tag Cutting and Coring) Tag cutting and coring specialty services for the construction industry, operated through wholly-owned subsidiary TAGG Collective Inc. as one of Arpi's North's dedicated specialties.
• Preventative Maintenance and Emergency Services Preventative maintenance and around-the-clock emergency services for installed mechanical systems, including on-site project offices (e.g., West Edmonton Mall) supporting hundreds of operational spaces continuously.
• Industrial Mechanical Construction Mechanical contracting services for industrial projects of all sizes, supported by a 20,000 sq. ft. production facility for shop fabrication and manufacturing.
• Commercial Mechanical Construction Mechanical contracting services recognized as among the largest and most progressive in Western Canada, supporting large-scale commercial builds.
• Institutional Mechanical Construction Mechanical construction services for hospitals, schools, libraries, and other large institutional projects with extensive experience in cost-effective mechanical solutions.

Quantifiable outcome

• $100M+ project value at West Edmonton Mall across multiple build phases since 1979
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers16 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• United Association of Plumbers and Pipe Fitters Local 488coreOthersLong-standing labor union relationship: 'Arpi's North also maintains a long standing relationship with the Plumber and Pipe Fitters Local 488.' Used as the primary source for recruiting skilled plumbing trades people. Bidirectional: union provides skilled labor pipeline; Arpi's provides employment and apprenticeship opportunities.
• Sheet Metal Workers International Association Local 8coreOthersLong-standing labor union relationship: 'Arpi's North also maintains a long standing relationship with the ... Sheet Metal Workers International Local 8.' Provides skilled sheet metal workforce for fabrication and installation. Bidirectional: union supplies skilled trades; Arpi's offers employment.
• TAGG Collective Inc.flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as a dedicated 'Specialty' on the Arpi's North site navigation; in the FAQ, 'TAGG Cutting and Coring' is referenced as one of Arpi's areas of specialization alongside Cannabis Growth Facilities, BIM, Metal Fabrication, and Construction. Appears to be a closely affiliated entity providing cutting and coring services as part of Arpi's mechanical construction offering.
• Engineering Consultants (unnamed major market firms)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerArpi's partners with 'major market consultants' on each project: 'Our strong relationships with all the major market consultants allows us to create a team that's tailormade for each project.' Engineering firm creates design criteria and calculations; Arpi's then creates equipment schedule, material specifications, and system layouts.
• Autodesk (Revit / AutoCAD)coreTechnology or IntegrationArpi's North uses Revit for 3D BIM modeling and AutoCAD design as core technology platforms: 'Generate 3D models for mechanical services using Revit.' BIM procedures developed over the last decade across all aspects of mechanical construction.
• YOUCAN Youth ServicesminorOthersCommunity charitable partner supported by Arpi's North: 'It is our pleasure to support such charities as the YOUCAN Youth Services.' Non-profit dedicated to empowering youth.
• University of Alberta Golden Bears Football ClubminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity sponsorship: 'Arpi's North is proud to support the potential leaders of tomorrow, with the opportunity to excel through their education while balancing a healthy and active lifestyle.'
• Kids Kottage FoundationminorOthersCharity partner since 2012: 'Arpi's North has been sponsoring the Kids Kottage Foundation since 2012 by donating their Sky Suite for an Oilers game as an auction item, this has helped raise a significant amount of funds, equivalent of keeping 70 children safe for one day.'
• Alberta Cancer FoundationminorOthersCharitable partner listed among organizations Arpi's North supports as part of its community-minded giving back program.
• Children's Autism Services of EdmontonminorOthersCharitable partner listed among organizations Arpi's North supports as part of its community-minded giving back program.
• Poor Boys-Good Neighbour FundminorOthersCharitable partner listed among organizations Arpi's North supports as part of its community-minded giving back program.
• AIT (Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training) Board of Family ScholarshipsminorOthersArpi's North provides scholarships for future tradespeople through the AIT Board of Family Scholarships 'recognizing excellence in the trades.' Helps apprentices afford trade school.

Scale indicators13 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Trotter & Morton Group of Companies: Western Canada-based mechanical and electrical contractor with a similar HVAC, plumbing, sheet metal, and design-build portfolio across institutional, commercial, and industrial projects. Highly comparable in service mix, customer profile, and regional footprint.
• Black & McDonald: Canadian mechanical, electrical, and utility contractor with national reach offering HVAC, plumbing, refrigeration, and facility services. Comparable in core mechanical contracting scope, multi-trade integration, and design-build delivery, though broader geographically than Arpi's.
• Carmichael Engineering Ltd. Mechanical contractor based in Western Canada providing HVAC, plumbing, sheet metal fabrication, and building services to commercial, institutional, and industrial clients. Closely comparable regional peer with overlapping in-house fabrication and design-build capabilities.
• Ackerman Mechanical Ltd. Alberta-based HVAC, plumbing, and mechanical services contractor serving commercial and industrial customers. Comparable in regional focus, service mix, and reliance on unionized trades and project-based delivery.
• Canem Systems Ltd. Western Canadian mechanical and electrical contractor with design-build, fabrication, and installation services for institutional, healthcare, commercial, and industrial projects. Directly comparable in scope and delivery model.

Broad incumbents

• PCL Constructors Inc. One of Canada's largest general contractors with significant in-house mechanical capabilities, competing with Arpi's for design-build mechanical scopes on large institutional, healthcare, and commercial projects. Overlaps where PCL self-performs mechanical rather than subcontracting.
• EllisDon Corporation: National Canadian general contractor with mechanical, electrical, and building services capabilities. Competes with Arpi's for integrated design-build mechanical scopes on large landmark projects across Western Canada.
• Bird Construction Inc. National Canadian construction firm with substantial mechanical and M&E self-perform capabilities following the Stuart Olson acquisition. Competes for institutional, commercial, and industrial mechanical scopes in Western Canada.
• AtkinsRéalis (formerly SNC-Lavalin): Global engineering, construction, and project management firm with mechanical and HVAC design-build capabilities. Overlaps with Arpi's on complex institutional and infrastructure projects where engineering-led delivery is required.

Regional players

• Division 15 Mechanical Ltd. Western Canada mechanical contractor focused on HVAC, plumbing, and sheet metal for commercial and institutional projects. A smaller regional peer with comparable service mix and customer profile.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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