Davis Wire Industries

What Davis Wire Industries does

Davis Wire Industries Ltd. is a privately held Canadian wire manufacturer headquartered in Delta, BC, with a primary manufacturing plant in New Westminster, BC and branch offices in Calgary and Edmonton (Devon), Alberta. The company manufactures galvanized wire, bright wire, PVC-coated wire, reinforcing and structural mesh, and a range of galvanized products including stucco mesh, lawn fence, garden fence, and barbed wire. Core production processes include wire drawing, galvanizing, welding, and extrusion, supported by an in-house quality control lab with testing equipment producing to ASTM and CSA specifications.

The company sells primarily through direct sales via phone, email, and in-person branch engagement, with quote-based pricing for both standard and custom orders. It serves vertical segments in construction, agriculture, and fence manufacturing across Western Canada, with a stated customer base of over 2,000 businesses and notable customers including the BC Ministry of Transport. The company emphasizes its 40+ years of operating history, "Manufactured in Canada" positioning, and ability to fulfill short-term orders as core value propositions.

Revenue is generated through one-time hardware sales of physical wire products, with no disclosed pricing, digital commerce, or subscription components. The company has no disclosed parent company, no institutional investors, no funding rounds, and no public financials. Operating status is confirmed as active, with current job postings for Red Seal Electrician and Machine Operator positions.

Name

Davis Wire Industries

Legal name

Davis Wire Industries Ltd.

Website

https://daviswire.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

1983

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Davis Wire Industries Ltd. is a privately held Canadian wire manufacturer headquartered in Delta, BC, producing galvanized wire, bright wire, PVC-coated wire, reinforcing mesh, and fencing products to ASTM and CSA specifications for construction, agriculture, and fence manufacturing customers across Western Canada.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Delta

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Wire Product Sales: One-time product sales of manufactured wire products including galvanized wire, bright wire, PVC wire, reinforcing mesh, and galvanized fence products. Revenue generated through direct sales of physical products to construction, agriculture, and industrial customers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Davis Wire Industries is a Canadian wire manufacturer that produces galvanized wire, bright wire, PVC-coated wire, welded wire reinforcing mesh (including econolap and concrete pipe fabric), and galvanized fence products (stucco mesh, lawn fence, garden fence, barbed wire) at its New Westminster, BC plant. Products are manufactured to ASTM and CSA specifications using in-house quality control lab and testing equipment, and are sold directly to construction, agricultural, fence manufacturing, and government customers across Western Canada.

Product overview

Davis Wire Industries is a Canadian wire manufacturer offering a comprehensive portfolio of wire and wire products manufactured at their New Westminster, BC plant. The core product lineup includes Galvanized Wire, Bright Wire, P.V.C Wire, Reinforcing/Structural/Precast Mesh, and Galvanized Products (stucco mesh, lawn fence, garden fence, barbed wire). Supporting products include Econolap Reinforcing Fabric and Concrete Pipe Fabric for construction applications, Straightened and Cut Wire, and High and Low Carbon Bright Wire. The company produces to ASTM and CSA specifications and serves construction, agricultural, and industrial sectors.

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Problem solved

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Products and services

• Galvanized Wire Complete line of galvanized wire ranging from .051" (1.6 mm) to .243" (6.2 mm) in high or low carbon with various galvanized coatings. Used in high tensile fence systems, chain link fences, barbed wire, and pulp baling wire. Manufactured to ASTM and CSA specifications for tensile and galvanized coating.
• Bright Wire High and low carbon bright wire produced from hot rolled rod, drawn through dies. Products include straightened and cut wire for construction, manufacturing, and reinforcement applications. Used in concrete pipe reinforcement, concrete piles and columns, and retail display racks.
• P.V.C Wire High quality extruded vinyl (PVC) wire for chain link fence manufacturing, extruded over a galvanized core wire for added protection. Available in green, black, brown, and white colors in various gauges. Adheres to ASTM F668-83 Class 1 specifications.
• Reinforcing, Structural & Precast Mesh Welded wire fabric products for concrete reinforcement including welded wire fabric, econolap reinforcing fabric, and concrete pipe fabric. Used in construction, concrete slabs, and pipe reinforcement. Manufactured to ASTM A185 and CSA G30.5 specifications.
• Galvanized Products Range of galvanized wire products including stucco mesh, lawn fence, garden fence, and barbed wire for construction and agricultural applications.
• Stucco Mesh High quality 16 gauge galvanized stucco mesh for Western Canada's housing market. Used for stucco applications and as temporary fencing or partitions. Conforms to section 9.29.4.3 of the National Building Code of Canada.
• Lawn Fence Non-climbable fence produced from heavy coated galvanized 12.5 Gauge wire with .80 oz. zinc coating per square foot. Used for residential, farm, and Ministry of Transport applications including airport fencing.
• Garden Fence 14 Gauge galvanized wire garden fencing designed to keep out birds, rabbits, and small predators. Also usable as tomato cages with 1" x 4" spacing on bottom and 4" x 4" spacing on top.
• Barbed Wire Galvanized steel barbed wire on easy-to-handle reels. Features 12.5 Gauge double stranded line wires with 4 pt. 14 Gauge barbs at 6" intervals. Conforms to provincial and federal specifications.
• Econolap Reinforcing Fabric Welded wire fabric developed specifically for reinforcement of concrete slabs-on-grade and topping-slabs. Features 12" spacing for worker access and 6" spacing on sheet edges for economy in lapping. Manufactured to ASTM A185 and CSA G30.5 specifications.
• Concrete Pipe Fabric Welded wire fabric for reinforcement of concrete pipe in various sizes and shapes. Manufactured to ASTM A185 (smooth) and ASTM A497 (deformed) specifications. Also produces Flexicage expandable wire mesh for efficient concrete pipe cage fabrication.
• Straightened and Cut Wire Variety of straightened and cut wire in many sizes and lengths, available in smooth or deformed for concrete reinforcement. Used for ornamental iron working, roll threading, and concrete reinforcing. Manufactured to CSA G30.3 and ASTM A82 specifications.
• High and Low Carbon Bright Wire High and low carbon bright wire produced from hot rolled rod, drawn through dies. Used in concrete pipe reinforcement, concrete piles and columns, and retail display racks. Manufactured to CSA G30.3 and ASTM A82 specifications, with CSA G30.14 and ASTM A490 for Deformed Low Carbon.

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature3 records

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Red Brand (Keystone Steel & Wire): Red Brand, a division of Keystone Consolidated Industries, manufactures agricultural and construction fencing wire products including barbed wire, field fence, and welded mesh — closely overlapping Davis Wire's galvanized fence and barbed wire product lines.
• Southwestern Wire: Southwestern Wire is a US manufacturer of industrial galvanized and bright wire for construction, agricultural, and industrial customers — directly comparable to Davis Wire's galvanized wire and bright wire core product lines.
• Insteel Industries: Insteel Industries is a US-based manufacturer of welded wire reinforcement products (WWR) and prestressed concrete strand for nonresidential construction — a direct comparable to Davis Wire's reinforcing/structural/precast mesh business.
• Mar-Mac Industries: Mar-Mac Industries manufactures agricultural wire products including barbed wire and fence wire in North America, directly overlapping Davis Wire's agricultural fencing offerings.
• Tree Island Steel: Tree Island Steel is a BC-based manufacturer of galvanized wire, welded wire mesh, and fence products serving North American construction and agricultural markets — a near-direct comparable to Davis Wire in both product mix and regional footprint.

Broad incumbents

• Gerdau Ameristeel: Gerdau is a major North American long products steel producer with wire rod operations, supplying raw material to and competing with regional wire drawers like Davis Wire.
• Nucor Corporation: Nucor is the largest US steel producer and operates wire rod and rebar fabrication businesses. It serves as a major upstream supplier of wire rod (Davis Wire's input) and downstream competitor in welded reinforcement.
• Bekaert: Bekaert is a global leader in steel wire products including fencing, reinforcement mesh, and agricultural wire, with significant North American operations. It competes with Davis Wire in fence and construction wire but at vastly larger scale and broader product breadth.
• Leggett & Platt: Leggett & Platt is a diversified manufacturer with a sizable Wire Products segment serving bedding, automotive, and industrial markets. While broader than Davis Wire, it competes in industrial wire forming and fabricated wire components.
• Zekelman Industries (including Atlas Tube): Zekelman Industries is a leading North American steel pipe and tube manufacturer with adjacent wire-related operations, competing indirectly with Davis Wire for industrial and construction end markets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance7 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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