Metal 7
Metal 7 is a Quebec-based designer and manufacturer of specialized process equipment for iron ore pelletizing plants, using proprietary thermal spray coating technology to extend equipment life. It serves global mining operators directly across six countries, with products used in approximately 80% of mining plants worldwide.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1974
- HeadquartersSept-îles, Canada
- Headcount1–10
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Metal 7 does
Metal 7 is a Quebec-based designer and manufacturer of high-performance process equipment for the mining industry, specializing in iron ore pelletizing plants. Founded in 1974 and headquartered in Sept-îles, Quebec, the company operates as a business unit of Groupe M7 alongside sister entities Enduride and Megatraction. Metal 7's core technological differentiator is its mastery of thermal spray coating technology, applied to protect critical components of process equipment and deliver extended equipment life, reduced maintenance, and improved operational efficiency — including a reduction in Scope 1 carbon emissions for customers.
The company's product portfolio spans three main lines — roller screening, ore handling, and filtration — supplemented by heavy oil burners and hardening furnace components. All products leverage Metal 7's proprietary thermal spray coating expertise to differentiate on durability and performance. Metal 7 sells directly to iron ore pelletizing plant operators through enterprise field sales, with manufacturing in Canada and a global presence spanning the United States, Mexico, Chile, Germany, and India. The company states its products are used in approximately 80% of mining plants across all five continents.
Metal 7 generates revenue primarily through custom-engineered hardware sales of project-based, quote-priced equipment to enterprise mining customers. The go-to-market is direct B2B engagement with mining operator procurement and operations teams, with no disclosed intermediaries or distributors. The company has pursued growth through acquisitions of Enduride (2017) and Megatraction Equipment (2018) to broaden its material handling product surface, and previously raised growth capital from BDC, Fondaction, Fonds de solidarité FTQ, and NCP Capital Partners in 2014.
Metal 7 firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Metal 7
- Legal name
- Metal7
- Website
- https://metal7.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1974
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1–10 employees
- Short description
- Metal 7 is a Quebec-based designer and manufacturer of specialized process equipment for iron ore pelletizing plants, using proprietary thermal spray coating technology to extend equipment life. It serves global mining operators directly across six countries, with products used in approximately 80% of mining plants worldwide.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Metal 7 industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Mining Process Equipment
- NAICS
- 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
- Iron Ore Pelletizing & Agglomeration (Pellets, Sinter Feed, Lump) (IMAKAAAE)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Concentrate & Product Handling (Agglomeration, Pelletizing, Briquetting, Drying) (IMAKALAG), Wear Parts & Consumables (GET, Liners, Drill Bits, Grinding Media) (IMAKANAH)
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Where Metal 7 is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Sept-îles
- HQ country
- Canada
- HQ region
- North America
Offices1 record
Markets served
Metal 7 business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Process Equipment Manufacturing and Sales: Metal7 generates revenue through the development and manufacture of high-performance process equipment sold to mining industry operators. Products are custom-engineered for iron ore pelletizing plants, suggesting project-based or order-based revenue with potentially long sales cycles for enterprise customers. Equipment includes roller screening, filtration systems, burners, and conveying equipment.
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels3 records
Metal 7 product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Metal 7 designs, manufactures, and sells high-performance process equipment for the global mining industry, with a primary focus on iron ore pelletizing plants. Its product range includes roller screening equipment with anti-wear coated rollers, vacuum filtration systems, heavy oil burners, ore and pellet conveying equipment, and components for hardening furnaces. The company's equipment is differentiated by its proprietary thermal spray coating technology, which extends equipment life, reduces maintenance, and improves operational efficiency for mining operators.
Product overview
Metal7 is a global provider of high-performance process equipment for the mining industry, specializing particularly in iron ore pelletizing plants. The company operates as a platform-plus-product-line architecture, combining its core expertise in surface engineering and thermal spray coating technology with a portfolio of complementary equipment products. The product portfolio spans three main product lines: Roller Screening (including anti-wear coated screening rollers), Ore Handling (ore and pellet conveying equipment), and Filtration (vacuum filtration systems), supplemented by specialized components including heavy oil burners and hardening furnace components. All products leverage Metal7's proprietary thermal spray coating technology to extend equipment life, reduce maintenance, and improve operational efficiency. The company's equipment is used in approximately 80% of mining plants worldwide across all five continents.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Metal7: Business unit specializing in high-performance process equipment for the mining industry, including roller screening, ore handling, and filtration solutions.
Products and services
- Roller Screening High-performance roller screening equipment and anti-wear coated screening rollers used by mining operators for sizing and processing iron ore pellets in pelletizing plants. The product leverages Metal 7's proprietary thermal spray coating technology to extend equipment life and reduce maintenance.
- Ore Handling Ore and pellet conveying equipment designed for material handling throughout the iron ore pelletizing process in mining operations, integrating with Metal 7's broader process equipment portfolio.
- Filtration Vacuum filtration equipment for dewatering and processing applications in mining and iron ore pelletizing plants, engineered for performance and reliability in demanding mineral processing environments.
- Heavy Oil Burners High-performance industrial burners for heating applications in hardening furnaces and other thermal processes used in iron ore pelletizing plants, designed for energy and resource efficiency.
- Hardening Furnace Components Various wear-resistant components and parts designed for hardening furnaces in iron ore pelletizing plants, leveraging Metal 7's thermal spray coating expertise to improve durability and longevity.
Quantifiable outcome
- Products used in approximately 80% of global mining plants
- +2 more outcomes
Companies that use Metal 7
Customer profileSegments1 record
Ideal customer profiles1 record
Metal 7 technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature6 records
Metal 7 partnerships and signals
Strategic signalScale indicators2 records
Recent moves5 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Metal 7 competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Bradken: Manufacturer of engineered wear parts and mill liners for mining, mineral processing, and rail. Comparable due to similar focus on wear-resistant castings and components that protect critical mining equipment.
- Kennametal: Manufacturer of wear-resistant materials, tooling, and surface engineering solutions for mining and industrial applications. Comparable due to shared focus on extending equipment life through advanced materials and coatings.
- Magotteaux: Belgian specialist in wear-resistant grinding media and crusher parts for mining and mineral processing. Directly comparable to Metal7 in surface engineering and extending equipment life in harsh operating environments.
- Trelleborg (Mining & Infrastructure): Provider of polymer-based anti-wear solutions for screening, conveying, and material handling in mining. Comparable to Metal7's anti-wear coated rollers and screening equipment used in iron ore processing.
Broad incumbents
- Metso: Global mining and aggregates equipment OEM with broad product lines including screens, mills, and material handling. Metso's screening and wear-protection solutions compete with Metal7 in iron ore processing applications, though Metso operates at much broader scale.
- FLSmidth: Engineering company supplying equipment and full plants for the mining and cement industries, including pyro-processing and material handling systems adjacent to pelletizing. Comparable because FLSmidth serves iron ore processors with capital equipment across the value chain.
- Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions: Division of Sandvik providing drilling, crushing, screening, and materials handling equipment for mining. Comparable due to overlap in screening and wear-resistant components used in mineral processing plants.
- Danieli: Italian supplier of metallurgical plants and equipment for the steel industry, including iron ore pelletizing plants and downstream processing. Comparable as a turnkey pelletizing plant supplier where Metal7 supplies critical wear-resistant process components.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
Metal 7 social profiles
Digital presenceMetal 7 financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Metal 7 leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles1 record
Metal 7 funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds1 record
Investors4 records
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Metal 7 M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A2 records
Investments
M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Frequently asked questions about Metal 7
What does Metal 7 do?
Metal 7 designs, manufactures, and sells high-performance process equipment for the global mining industry, with a primary focus on iron ore pelletizing plants. Its product range includes roller screening equipment with anti-wear coated rollers, vacuum filtration systems, heavy oil burners, ore and pellet conveying equipment, and components for hardening furnaces. The company's equipment is differentiated by its proprietary thermal spray coating technology, which extends equipment life, reduces maintenance, and improves operational efficiency for mining operators.
Is Metal 7 a public or private company?
Metal 7 is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was Metal 7 founded?
Metal 7 was founded in 1974. It employs 1 to 10 people.
Where is Metal 7 based?
Metal 7 is headquartered in Sept-îles, Canada, in the North America region.
How does Metal 7 make money?
One revenue line is on record: process Equipment Manufacturing and Sales.
Who are Metal 7's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Bradken, Kennametal, Magotteaux and Trelleborg (Mining & Infrastructure). Broad incumbents are Metso, FLSmidth, Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions and Danieli.
Does Metal 7 have an API?
No public API is recorded for Metal 7.
What industry is Metal 7 in?
Metal 7's product category is Mining Process Equipment. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAKAAAE, Iron Ore Pelletizing & Agglomeration (Pellets, Sinter Feed, Lump), with a secondary code of IMAKALAG, Concentrate & Product Handling (Agglomeration, Pelletizing, Briquetting, Drying). Its NAICS code is 333131 and its SIC code is 3532.