BMI
BMI Ltd is a privately held industrial services company in Bridgewater, Nova Scotia, providing metal fabrication, scrap metal recycling, ISPM #15 certified wood packaging, roll-off bin service, culvert supply, and staffing solutions to construction, industrial, and exporter customers across Atlantic Canada.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1980
- HeadquartersBridgewater, Canada
- Headcount51–100
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
What BMI does
BMI Ltd is a privately held industrial services company headquartered in Bridgewater, Nova Scotia, founded in 1977 (firmographics) or 1980 (company history). The company serves construction firms, industrial operations, manufacturing plants, and exporters across Atlantic Canada through six integrated service divisions: custom metal fabrication, repair and installation; ferrous and non-ferrous scrap metal recycling; ISPM #15 certified wood pallets and shipping crates; roll-off truck and bin waste collection; culvert sales for infrastructure projects; and industrial staffing solutions. Service delivery relies on shop floor data systems, automation technologies, and modern fabrication equipment, with on-site work at customer locations and facility-based processing that includes a public-access peddler yard for scrap metal retail.
The company operates a direct-to-business go-to-market model, reaching mid-market customers through referrals, community reputation built over four decades, and direct outreach; pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. Named customer references include MacLeod Construction (scrap metal recycling) and Reynolds Industrial (custom steel fabrication). Geographic scope is concentrated in Nova Scotia and the broader Atlantic Canada region, with no disclosed international operations despite the ISPM #15 certification enabling export packaging.
In October 2020, BMI Ltd acquired OnPayroll.ca, extending its industrial staffing division into payroll-adjacent services for an undisclosed amount. The company holds ISPM #15 certification for export-compliant wood packaging. BMI Ltd is independently owned with no disclosed parent company, private equity backing, or institutional investment, and operates without a public-facing app, API, or disclosed digital marketing presence.
BMI firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- BMI
- Legal name
- BMI Ltd
- Website
- https://bmiltd.ca
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1980
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 51–100 employees
- Short description
- BMI Ltd is a privately held industrial services company in Bridgewater, Nova Scotia, providing metal fabrication, scrap metal recycling, ISPM #15 certified wood packaging, roll-off bin service, culvert supply, and staffing solutions to construction, industrial, and exporter customers across Atlantic Canada.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
BMI industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Industrial Services
- NAICS
- Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing (33331)
- SIC
- Special Industry Machinery, Nec (3559)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Scrap Metal Collection, Logistics & Aggregation (Yards, Roll-off, Container Programs) (IMAKAMAK)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Commercial & Industrial (C&I) Recycling Processing (BPALADAC)
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Where BMI is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Bridgewater
- HQ country
- Canada
- HQ region
- North America
Offices1 record
Markets served
BMI business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D
Revenue model
- Industrial Services Revenue: BMI Ltd generates revenue through multiple service lines including metal fabrication, scrap metal recycling, wood pallet/crate manufacturing, waste management, and culvert sales. Services are delivered to businesses on a project and recurring basis.
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels1 record
BMI product offering
Product offeringCore offering
BMI Ltd is an industrial services provider offering custom metal fabrication, repair and installation; ferrous and non-ferrous scrap metal recycling; ISPM #15 certified wood pallets and shipping crates for export; roll-off bin and waste collection services; culvert supply for infrastructure projects; and industrial staffing solutions. The company's services are targeted at construction firms, industrial operations, manufacturers, and exporters across Nova Scotia and Atlantic Canada.
Product overview
BMI Ltd is an industrial services company offering a portfolio of integrated services across staffing, recycling, fabrication, and wood packaging. The company operates as a single unified service provider with multiple divisions that serve the industrial and construction sectors in Nova Scotia. Core offerings include metal fabrication, repair and installation services; ferrous and non-ferrous scrap metal recycling; ISPM #15 certified wood pallets and shipping crates for export; roll-off bin service and waste collection; and culvert sales for infrastructure projects. Staffing solutions complement the service portfolio by providing skilled industrial workers to support client operations. These divisions are designed to help business partners focus on their core operations while BMI manages auxiliary industrial and logistics needs.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Metal Fabrication, Repair & Installation Custom design, fabrication, repair, and installation of steel equipment and components using modern processes and equipment, including conveyor systems, chutes & hoppers, disc screens, hog hammers & grates, and recycling equipment. Serves construction companies and industrial operations.
- Scrap Metal Recycling Ferrous and non-ferrous metal collection and processing service for all types and grades of metals, including commercial scrap bins, scrap steel, cast iron, copper, aluminum, brass, and end-of-life vehicles. A peddler yard is open to the public.
- Wood Pallets & Crates ISPM #15 certified custom and production wood pallets, shipping crates, and containers for domestic and international export, including warehousing and logistics services.
- Roll-off Trucks & Bin Service Waste and scrap collection service for construction sites, businesses, and industrial operations, offering roll-off bin rentals, scheduled pickups, and flexible sizing options.
- Culvert Sales Quality culvert supply for drainage and infrastructure projects across Nova Scotia, available in various sizes for residential and commercial applications with expert guidance.
- Staffing Solutions Industrial staffing services providing skilled professionals and expert industry leaders to support business partners' core operations.
Companies that use BMI
Customer profileNamed customers2 records
Segments2 records
Ideal customer profiles2 records
BMI technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
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App detail
BMI partnerships and signals
Strategic signalScale indicators1 record
Recent moves4 records
Expansion highlights4 records
BMI competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Nefab: Nefab provides customized packaging solutions, crates, and logistics services for industrial customers. Its engineered-packaging and export-logistics offering is comparable to BMI's certified wood packaging, warehousing, and export support.
- UFP Industries: UFP Industries manufactures and distributes wood packaging, pallets, and related engineered products. It is a direct packaging comparator for BMI's custom and production pallets, shipping crates, and containers.
- GFL Environmental: GFL Environmental provides waste collection, recycling, and related environmental services to commercial and industrial customers. Its recycling and roll-off collection capabilities directly overlap with BMI's waste and scrap handling operations, although GFL operates at substantially greater scale.
- AIM Recycling: AIM Recycling is a scrap-metal collection and processing operator serving commercial and industrial customers. It is the closest direct comparable for BMI's ferrous and non-ferrous recycling, scrap-bin, and end-of-life vehicle activities.
Broad incumbents
- Waste Management: Waste Management operates large-scale collection, recycling, and disposal services for commercial and industrial customers. It is a broad incumbent comparable to BMI's waste collection and recycling operations, but its national scale and service mix are much wider.
- Cascades: Cascades is a North American packaging and recycling company with exposure to industrial and commercial customers. It is a broad incumbent comparator for BMI's recycling, packaging, and logistics-related service lines.
- EMCO Corporation: EMCO Corporation distributes industrial supplies, equipment, and related services to construction and industrial customers. It is a broad adjacent comparator for BMI's multi-line industrial service model and customer base.
- Wajax: Wajax distributes and services industrial machinery, equipment, and related parts across Canada. It is a broad incumbent comparable to BMI's custom fabrication, repair, installation, and industrial equipment capabilities.
- Commercial Metals Company: Commercial Metals Company is an established steel and metals business with fabrication and recycling exposure. It is a broad metals-sector comparator for BMI's steel fabrication and ferrous/non-ferrous scrap activities, though its manufacturing and distribution footprint is much larger.
Regional players
- Miller Waste Systems: Miller Waste Systems is a Canadian waste and recycling company with collection, bin, and material-handling capabilities. It is comparable to BMI's roll-off, scheduled-pickup, and commercial waste-service model, with a broader regional footprint.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
BMI social profiles
Digital presenceBMI compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance1 record
BMI financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
BMI leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
BMI funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
BMI M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A1 record
Investments
M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Frequently asked questions about BMI
What does BMI do?
BMI Ltd is an industrial services provider offering custom metal fabrication, repair and installation; ferrous and non-ferrous scrap metal recycling; ISPM #15 certified wood pallets and shipping crates for export; roll-off bin and waste collection services; culvert supply for infrastructure projects; and industrial staffing solutions. The company's services are targeted at construction firms, industrial operations, manufacturers, and exporters across Nova Scotia and Atlantic Canada.
Is BMI a public or private company?
BMI is a private company. It is classified as unknown and is currently operating.
When was BMI founded?
BMI was founded in 1980. It employs 51 to 100 people.
Where is BMI based?
BMI is headquartered in Bridgewater, Canada, in the North America region.
How does BMI make money?
One revenue line is on record: industrial Services Revenue.
Who are BMI's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Nefab, UFP Industries, GFL Environmental and AIM Recycling. Broad incumbents are Waste Management, Cascades, EMCO Corporation, Wajax and Commercial Metals Company. Miller Waste Systems is listed as a regional player.
Does BMI have an API?
No public API is recorded for BMI.
What industry is BMI in?
BMI's product category is Industrial Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAKAMAK, Scrap Metal Collection, Logistics & Aggregation (Yards, Roll-off, Container Programs), with a secondary code of BPALADAC, Commercial & Industrial (C&I) Recycling Processing. Its NAICS code is 33331 and its SIC code is 3559.