Nor-Arc Steel Fabricators

What Nor-Arc Steel Fabricators does

Nor-Arc Steel Fabricators is a privately held, family-owned Canadian steel fabrication company founded in 1975 as Leveille Welding and incorporated under its current name in 1980. Operating through two divisions (Nor-Arc in Earlton, Ontario and Normex Métal Inc. in La Sarre, Quebec, the latter established in 2001), plus a business and technical development office in Sault Ste. Marie, the company manufactures custom steel equipment, pipes, pressure vessels, boilers, conveyors, structural steel, and combustion systems for the mining, forestry, energy/biomass, and commercial construction sectors. Technical capability is anchored by a 28,000 sq ft fabrication area with 168-ton lifting capacity and the ability to fabricate pieces up to 110 feet long and 30 feet in diameter, supported by CWB welding certifications and seven TSSA Certificates of Authorization covering pressure piping, boilers, and pressure vessels per CSA B51, ASME B31.1/3/5, ASME Section VIII Division 1, ASME Section 1, and API 620/650/653 standards.

The company's revenue model is project-based custom fabrication plus installation and field services, complemented by counter sales (REO Department) for walk-in metal products, crane and equipment rentals (25-80 tons), and an in-house training course program. Go-to-market is direct enterprise field sales targeting industrial clients in mining, forestry, and energy, with cross-border logistics supporting deliveries across North and Central America. Notable project references include Toronto Pearson International Airport Terminal 1, structural steel for a New York skyscraper for Goldman Sachs/DCM, DeBeers Diamond Mine (Attawapiskat), and Matachewan Gold Mine.

The product portfolio spans core fabricated equipment (mining equipment, forestry conveyor systems, biomass combustion furnaces and boilers from 1-2.5 MW/h, water intake pipes 4'-16' diameter, and the AGGMIXER electronic calibration conveyor mixer at 600-800 tons/hour) and a comprehensive services stack including project engineering (AutoCAD, Inventor, Advance Steel), material forming, specialized equipment manufacturing, industrial maintenance and installation, steel structure fabrication, pressure vessel and boiler work, painting and sandblasting (with NDT), machining, automotive service, counter sales, and in-house training courses. The company is led by President Mario Léveillé and celebrates its 50th anniversary in 2025.

Name

Nor-Arc Steel Fabricators

Legal name

Nor-Arc Steel Fabricators

Website

https://norarc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1975

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Nor-Arc Steel Fabricators is a family-owned Canadian steel fabricator (founded 1975) operating two plants (Earlton, Ontario and La Sarre, Quebec) that designs, builds, and installs custom industrial equipment, including conveyors, pressure vessels, boilers, structural steel, and mining and forestry systems, for enterprise clients in mining, forestry, energy, and commercial construction.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Steel Fabrication and Manufacturing

NAICS

Steel Product Manufacturing from Purchased Steel (3312), Boiler, Tank, and Shipping Container Manufacturing (3324), Fabricated Pipe and Pipe Fitting Manufacturing (332996)

SIC

Fabricated Plate Work (Boiler Shops) (3443), Steel Pipe & Tubes (3317)

akta.pro primary industry

Steelwork & Fabrication Facilities (Plate/Section Processing, Welding Lines) (IMAJALAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Pipes & Tubing (Metal, Plastic & Composite) (IMADALAC), Pipe & Tube Manufacturing (Seamless & Welded OCTG/Line Pipe/Structural Tube) (IMAKABAI), Wear Parts & Consumables (GET, Liners, Drill Bits, Grinding Media) (IMAKANAH)

Keywords

• Steel fabrication
• Structural steel manufacturing
• Pressure vessel fabrication
• Mining equipment fabrication
• Industrial conveyor systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Earlton

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Fabrication Services: Bespoke steel fabrication, structural steel manufacturing, and specialized equipment fabrication for industrial clients. Revenue generated through project-based contracts.
2. Installation and Field Services: Industrial maintenance, shutdown services, and installation performed by qualified field supervisors, welders, millwrights, and machinists deployed to client sites.
3. Counter Sales (REO Department): Retail metal sales, crane/equipment rental, custom metal forming, welding, cutting, machining services, and metal products at the counter.
4. Equipment Rental: Crane rental (25-80 tons), welders, generators, lights, manlifts and other equipment available for rent.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Nor-Arc Steel Fabricators manufactures custom steel pipes of all sizes and lengths, belt conveyors, chimneys, and specialized equipment for the mining, forestry, and energy industries. The company produces mining equipment, forestry material handling systems, biomass combustion furnaces and boilers, water intake pipes, and electronic calibration conveyor mixers, and provides engineering, welding, machining, painting, and on-site installation services. Operations span two divisions (Nor-Arc in Ontario and Normex Métal in Quebec) supported by CWB and TSSA certifications for pressure vessel and structural fabrication.

Product overview

Nor-Arc Steel Fabricators operates as a steel fabrication and manufacturing company with two divisions: Nor-Arc (Ontario) and Normex (Quebec). The company offers a unified portfolio of custom-built industrial equipment and fabrication services. Core products include transportation and handling systems for forestry (conveyors, bins), mining equipment (tanks, chutes, structures), energy production equipment (combustion furnaces, boilers, penstocks), water intake pipes, and electronic calibration conveyor mixers. These products are complemented by comprehensive services including project engineering, material forming, specialized equipment manufacturing, industrial maintenance/installation, steel structure fabrication, pressure vessel/boiler services, painting/sandblasting, machining, automotive service, counter sales (REO department), and in-house training courses. The company serves the forestry, mining, energy, and general construction industries across North America.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Nor-Arc: Steel fabrication division of the company based in Earlton, Ontario.
• Normex

Products and services

• Transportation Systems and Handling Equipment for Forest Products Custom-designed conveyor systems and flow control bins for the forestry industry, including belt conveyors, drag conveyors, push plate conveyors, screw augers, and roller conveyors for material handling of raw materials and finished wood products.
• Mining Industry Equipment Specialized equipment for mining operations including steel structures housing mining equipment, wastewater retention tanks, mineral handling equipment, rubber-lined chutes with ceramic and wear-resistant steel plates, welded/bolted/hybrid tanks, launders, skid dumps, charging stations, slingers, and water-cooled furnace hoods.
• Energy Production Equipment (Combustion Furnaces and Boilers) Combustion furnaces, boilers, and auxiliary equipment for biomass energy utilization from 1 MW/h to 2.5 MW/h capacity, including infeed conveyors, ash exit conveyors, chimneys, and cyclone/particle sensors.
• Water Intake Pipes Custom-fabricated pipes and conduits ranging from 4' to 16' in diameter and 1/4" to 3/4" thickness, available as elbows or straight sections for water intake systems.
• Electronic Calibration Conveyor Mixer Portable mechanized system (AGGMIXER) for mixing solid materials such as sand, salt, dirt, pellets, and wood chips with electronic calibration for precise mixture control, 600-800 tons/hour processing capacity, AirRide suspension, and diesel-powered hydraulic system.
• Project Engineering Services Engineering department providing AutoCAD, Inventor, and Advance Steel drawings, designs, turnkey projects, and product improvements for custom equipment clients across mining, forestry, and energy sectors.
• Material Forming Services Material forming including rolling (plates, beams, angle and pipes), bending, pressing, plasma cutting, and robotic equipment for steel structure fabrication.
• Specialized Equipment Manufacturing Fabrication of specialized equipment with capacity for pieces up to 110 feet long x 90 feet wide, lifting capacity up to 168 tons, 28,000 sq ft fabrication area, 8,000 sq ft paint/blasting shops, and 8,000 sq ft machine shop.
• Industrial Maintenance and Installation Deployment of field supervisors, welders, millwrights, and machinists for shutdowns, maintenance, and installation projects including high-pressure vessel repairs, tanks, conveyor systems, steel structures, piping, welding, and mobile machining.
• Steel Structure Fabrication Custom steel structure fabrication for commercial buildings, platforms, stairs, handrails, hoist frames, and bridges. Notable projects include Toronto Pearson Airport Terminal 1 expansion and New York commercial buildings.
• Pressure Vessels and Boilers Design, fabrication, installation, inspection, and evaluation of power piping, process piping, refrigeration piping, and ASME-certified pressure vessels and boilers under multiple TSSA Certificates of Authorization.
• Painting and Sandblasting Indoor sandblasting, painting, and NDT (Non-Destructive Testing) procedures compliant with environmental laws for fabricated steel products.
• Machining Services Complete machining services for personalized projects executed in an 8,000 sq ft machine shop, including line boring and mobile machining.
• Automotive Service Complete automotive service department offering preventive maintenance, annual inspections, general repairs for automobiles, trucks, trailers, and heavy equipment including brakes, clutches, engines, exhaust, suspension, and on-site welding and machine shop services.
• Counter Sales (REO Department) Walk-in counter sales including crane/hoist rental (25-80 tons), equipment rental, fire pit rings, metal forming, welding, cutting, machining, blasting, painting, line boring, and metal products at the Earlton location.
• Training Courses In-house training courses including WHMIS 2015, hoisting and rigging, working at heights, lock out tag out, frame scaffolding, confined space, respirator, forklift, telehandler, elevated work platform, driver training, and chainsaw operations.

Quantifiable outcome

• Fabrication capacity for pieces up to 110 feet long and 30 feet diameter
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Perma-Pipe International Holdings: Specializes in pre-insulated and specialty piping systems for district energy, oil and gas, and industrial applications. Adjacent fit to Nor-Arc's water intake pipes and process piping, but focused on pre-insulated piping systems primarily in the US.

Direct peers

• Smith & Long: Ontario-based steel fabrication and erection company serving industrial and commercial clients. Comparable in regional footprint, structural steel offerings, and industrial client base across Ontario and Eastern Canada.
• Steelfab: US-based steel fabricator specializing in heavy industrial and structural work for mining, energy, and heavy commercial clients. Directly comparable in custom heavy fabrication, mining/energy exposure, and turnkey project delivery model.
• Ironbark Fabrication: Industrial steel fabricator serving resource and energy sectors with custom equipment, structural steel, and field services. Similar in serving remote mining and energy operators with engineering-to-installation capability.
• Waiward Steel: One of Canada's largest structural and industrial steel fabricators with similar offerings in structural steel, pressure vessels, and modular assemblies for resource and infrastructure projects. Direct overlap with Nor-Arc's structural steel and mining/heavy industrial fabrication scope.
• Canam Group: Canadian-headquartered steel fabricator serving construction, bridges, and industrial projects with engineered steel structures and fabricated components. Most comparable on the structural steel and process equipment fabrication side of Nor-Arc's book.

Broad incumbents

• Russel Metals: Large North American metal distribution and processing company with fabrication services. Adjacent rather than directly competitive, but overlaps with Nor-Arc's metal products and counter sales (REO) on smaller-scale steel product needs.
• Mueller Industries: Established North American manufacturer of copper, brass, and aluminum products with fabricated components serving industrial markets. Overlaps with Nor-Arc's fabricated pipe and fittings for industrial customers at a much larger scale.

Others

• Dundee Sustainable Technologies (NOT APPLICABLE - excluded): Removed - not a direct comparable.
• AGGMIXER / Aggmixer: Product brand owned by Nor-Arc for the Electronic Calibration Conveyor Mixer. Listed here as an ecosystem reference rather than a peer; included only to acknowledge the company's own product line.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance23 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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