What Matcom Group does

Matcom Group, operating as Matcom Industrial Installations Inc., is a Brampton, Ontario-based industrial machinery services company founded in 1976. The firm specializes in the moving, installation, relocation, and ongoing servicing of industrial machinery and process equipment for clients across Ontario. Its customer base spans five primary verticals: aerospace, automotive, food & beverage, print & packaging, and plastics manufacturing, with additional exposure to general industrial manufacturers. The company is privately held, employs 51-100 people, and operates as a multi-trade industrial services provider rather than a manufacturer or pure logistics player.

The company's service portfolio is integrated across the full machinery lifecycle. Core offerings include machinery moving, rigging, and millwrighting as the foundational capabilities, complemented by industrial repairs and upgrades (including 24/7 emergency dispatch), parts and sales (pumps, cylinders, valves, motors, filtration), custom CWB-certified steel fabrication, automated lubrication system design and servicing, and 150,000 sq ft of industrial warehousing for short- and long-term equipment storage. The technology stack is capital-intensive and physical rather than digital: an owned fleet of Versa Lifts (15,000-80,000 lb capacity), specialized heavy transport vehicles, and dedicated warehouse infrastructure. The firm runs an in-house apprenticeship and cross-trade training program, holds Canadian Welding Bureau certification for stainless and carbon steel welding, and is WSIB-registered with documented safety education programs.

Matcom's business model is predominantly project-based professional services revenue, supplemented by recurring parts distribution and storage contract income. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, reflecting customized project scopes. Go-to-market is sales-led B2B, driven by direct phone outreach (toll-free and local lines), website quote requests, and an extensive industry association network including the Specialized Carriers & Rigging Association, Crane Rental Association of Canada and Ontario, Infrastructure Health and Safety Association, Canadian Welding Bureau, Technical Standards and Safety Authority, Toronto Construction Association, and Vaughan Chamber of Commerce. End-to-end turnkey project management is the unifying commercial wrapper, positioning Matcom as a single-vendor alternative to coordinating multiple specialty contractors.

Name

Matcom Group

Legal name

Matcom Industrial Installations Inc.

Website

https://matcom.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1976

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Matcom Group is an Ontario-based industrial machinery services firm founded in 1976, providing machinery moving, rigging, millwrighting, custom fabrication, hydraulic systems, repairs, and warehousing to aerospace, automotive, food & beverage, print & packaging, and plastics manufacturers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Vaughan

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Industrial Machinery Services: Project-based services including machinery moving, rigging, millwrighting, installation, and relocation. Revenue generated through contracted service agreements and per-project engagements for industrial clients requiring equipment management solutions.
2. Warehousing & Logistics: Long-term and short-term warehouse storage services for industrial equipment. Revenue generated from storage contracts with OEMs and manufacturing companies needing equipment logistics support.
3. Parts & Sales: Sales of industrial machine parts, hydraulic components, pumps, and filtration systems. Revenue from distribution of major brand parts and custom manufacturing of hydraulic cylinders and systems.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Matcom Group is an industrial machinery solutions company that specializes in the moving, installation, relocation, and maintenance of industrial machinery and process equipment. It delivers a unified suite of services including machinery moving, rigging, millwrighting, custom fabrication, lubrication systems, parts distribution, warehousing, and turnkey project management for industrial clients across Ontario.

Product overview

Matcom Group is a premier industrial machinery solutions company founded in 1976, offering a unified suite of integrated services for installing, relocating, and maintaining industrial machinery and process equipment. The company's core offerings include Machinery Moving Services, Millwrighting, and Rigging as the foundational capabilities, supported by complementary services including Repairs & Upgrades, Parts & Sales (hydraulic and pump systems), Custom Fabrication, and Lubrication Systems. Additional services include Warehousing & Logistics (150,000 sq ft storage) and Plant Relocation, all unified under Turnkey Project Management to deliver comprehensive industrial solutions. The company operates primarily in Ontario, Canada, serving industries including aerospace, automotive, food & beverage, print & packaging, and plastics manufacturing.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Machinery Moving Services Professional industrial machinery relocation services including disassembly, hoisting, lifting, new placement, reassembly, leveling, and transportation of equipment between locations, for industrial facilities across Ontario.
• Repairs & Upgrades Industrial machinery repair services including 24/7 dispatch, troubleshooting, on-spot repairs, equipment rebuilds, upgrades, and complete teardowns and reinstallations for manufacturing plants.
• Parts & Sales Industrial machine parts distribution and hydraulic systems services including pumps, cylinders, servo/proportional valves, motors, filtration systems, and custom hydraulic power unit manufacturing for OEMs and manufacturers.
• Custom Fabrication Custom steel fabrication and welding services including specialty frames, mezzanines, platforms, stairs, catwalks, ladders, enclosures, and miscellaneous steel structures, with CWB certification for stainless and carbon steel welding, for industrial clients.
• Lubrication Systems Design, installation, and servicing of automated industrial lubrication systems for optimal machinery performance, including custom configurations and maintenance of existing systems for industrial facilities.
• Warehousing & Logistics Industrial equipment warehousing with over 150,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor storage space, including specialized handling, logistics coordination, and transportation services for OEMs and manufacturers.
• Millwrighting Services Skilled millwright trade services for industrial equipment installation, alignment, and maintenance with qualified professionals handling complex mechanical installations for manufacturing facilities.
• Rigging Services Professional rigging services including equipment hoisting, lifting, and secure transportation with specialized equipment and licensed heavy machinery operators for industrial clients.
• Plant Relocation Complete plant relocation services including detailed planning, comprehensive scheduling, and execution for businesses moving operations to new locations across Ontario.
• Turnkey Project Management End-to-end project management services coordinating all aspects of industrial machinery solutions from planning through execution and final installation for industrial clients.

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Vaughan Chamber of CommerceminorOthersIndustry association membership providing networking and business development opportunities in the Vaughan and Greater Toronto Area business community.
• Specialized Carriers & Rigging AssociationcoreOthersInternational trade association membership enabling Matcom to provide services worldwide. The association sets standards and provides resources for the specialized carrier and rigging industry.
• Crane Rental Association of CanadaminorOthersNational industry association for crane rental companies, providing standards, training resources, and industry representation.
• Crane Rental Association of OntariominorOthersProvincial industry association for crane rental companies operating in Ontario.
• Infrastructure Health and Safety AssociationminorOthersOntario organization providing health and safety training and resources for the construction and infrastructure industries.
• Canadian Welder's BureauminorOthersOrganization providing welding certification and standards for Canadian fabrication operations.
• Technical Standards and Safety AuthorityminorOthersOntario-based authority establishing safety standards for technical industries including welding and fabrication.
• CN RailroadminorOthersRail transportation partnership for logistics and industrial equipment shipping services.
• Toronto Construction AssociationminorOthersIndustry association for construction companies in the Greater Toronto Area providing networking and business opportunities.
• Lift and MoveminorOthersEquipment handling and lifting initiative providing specialized lifting solutions and resources.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• Bay Ltd. Diversified Canadian industrial contractor providing equipment moving, mechanical installation, fabrication, and field services primarily in Western Canada. Comparable multi-trade industrial services model in a Canadian regional market.

Broad incumbents

• BrandSafway: Global industrial services company offering scaffolding, rigging, insulation, coatings, and access solutions to industrial and infrastructure customers. Comparable in providing integrated on-site industrial services, though broader in scope than Matcom's machinery moving focus.
• Henkels & McCoy: Large North American infrastructure and industrial services contractor with capabilities spanning heavy equipment installation, pipefitting, and field services. Comparable in serving industrial clients with comprehensive field services, though infrastructure-weighted.

Direct peers

• Heede International: U.S.-headquartered crane rental and specialized heavy lifting provider serving industrial clients with similar machinery installation and relocation needs. Comparable in heavy lifting and machinery handling services.
• Maxim Crane Works: Major North American crane rental and rigging services provider serving industrial, commercial, and infrastructure customers with specialized lifting, heavy haul, and equipment installation capabilities comparable to Matcom's core.
• Reliable Industrial Services Group: Industrial services firm offering machinery moving, rigging, millwrighting, plant relocation, and warehousing to manufacturing customers. Closely aligned service mix and end-market exposure to Matcom.
• Wajax Corporation: Canadian industrial products and services distributor with an overlapping heavy equipment, parts, and aftermarket support customer base. The most directly comparable Canadian peer given shared geography and industrial vertical focus.
• Turner Industries: U.S. industrial contractor providing multi-trade services including heavy rigging, mechanical installation, and field maintenance to industrial clients. Comparable multi-trade delivery model with similar manufacturing and process industry customers.
• Bigge Crane and Rigging Co. U.S. heavy machinery moving and rigging contractor operating one of the largest specialty crane fleets in North America. Direct match on transportation, hoisting, installation, and relocation services for industrial machinery.
• Barnhart Crane & Rigging Co. One of the largest U.S. machinery moving, rigging, and millwrighting contractors serving industrial clients across aerospace, automotive, and heavy manufacturing. Closely comparable business model with project-based heavy equipment relocation, installation, and custom rigging services.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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