What WS Steel does

WS Steel, operating legally as W.S. Machining and Welding Inc., is a Tier 1 OEM steel fabricator headquartered in Steinbach, Manitoba. Founded in 1989 and family-owned under the Waldner family, the company produces precision-machined, laser-cut, welded, and coated metal components and assemblies for original equipment manufacturers across agriculture, material handling, petroleum refining, recycling, public transportation, lumber processing, and poultry equipment. Named engagements include work for Clean Seed, the Recycle Everywhere program, and Winnipeg's rapid transit project, signaling a mix of heavy industrial and lighter municipal/consumer product lines.

The firm operates from a consolidated 100,000+ sq ft manufacturing campus outfitted with TRUMPF laser cutting, CNC machining, and ABB robotic welding cells, complemented by an in-house Autophoretic coatings line that brings surface finishing under direct control. It holds ISO 9001, CWB, COR, and ASME certifications, and is supported by a workforce that includes Red Seal machinists and certified pressure/vessel welders. The business is organized around two related divisions — WS Ironworks (structural steel) and Urban Park (site furnishings) — alongside the core WS Steel fabrication unit.

Commercially, WS Steel generates revenue as a contract manufacturer paid on piece-price or project terms for qualified components built to OEM specifications. Its go-to-market is relationship-driven, relying on approved-supplier status with Tier 1 customers, multi-year operating history, and code-driven certifications rather than transactional sales channels. The central-Canada location supports continental shipping, and the firm has demonstrated international export capability, including shipments to Japan.

Name

WS Steel

Legal name

W.S. Machining and Welding Inc.

Website

https://wssteel.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

WS Steel is a Tier 1 OEM steel fabricator in Steinbach, Manitoba, producing precision-machined, laser-cut, welded, and coated components and assemblies for original equipment manufacturers in agriculture, material handling, petroleum, recycling, transportation, and related industrial sectors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Steel Fabrication Services

NAICS

Steel Product Manufacturing from Purchased Steel (3312), Fabricated Structural Metal Manufacturing (332312), Plate Work Manufacturing (332313), All Other Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing (33299)

SIC

Miscellaneous Fabricated Metal Products (3490), Fabricated Plate Work (Boiler Shops) (3443), Sheet Metal Work (3444)

akta.pro primary industry

Steel Plate, Sections & Welded Assemblies (IMADACAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Structural Steel Fabrication (IMADACAA), Steel Service Centers & Processing (Slitting, Cut-to-Length, Blanking, Leveling) (IMAKABAL)

Keywords

• Custom steel fabrication
• OEM metal manufacturing
• Structural steel fabrication
• Industrial equipment fabrication
• Robotic welding services

Headquarters

HQ city

Steinbach

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Steel Fabrication and Manufacturing Services: Custom steel fabrication and manufacturing services producing high volume and large-scale products across various industries. Services include cutting, punching, bending, machining, welding, and finishing. Revenue generated through project-based manufacturing contracts as an OEM provider and Tier 1 supplier.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

WS Steel is a Tier 1 OEM steel fabricator providing custom steel manufacturing from design and engineering through fabrication, finishing, and assembly to delivery. The company operates over 100,000 sq. ft. of vertically integrated manufacturing space with capabilities including laser cutting, CNC machining, robotic welding, and finishing services (powder coating, wet painting, shot blasting). It serves as an OEM provider and Tier 1 supplier to key manufacturers across material handling, agriculture, lumber processing, poultry, petroleum, and recycling equipment sectors.

Product overview

WS Steel is a Tier 1 OEM steel fabricator offering a fully integrated manufacturing ecosystem. The company operates three distinct brands under the WS family: WS Steel (core steel fabrication), WS Ironworks (structural steel), and Urban Park (outdoor site furnishings). Core offerings span custom steel fabrication using state-of-the-art equipment including TRUMPF lasers and CNC systems, comprehensive finishing services (powder coating, wet painting, shot/sand blasting), precision assembly, and design/engineering services from concept through delivery. Manufacturing capabilities include cutting, punching, forming, tube bending, plate rolling, machining, milling, drilling, and welding operations across over 100,000 sq. feet of manufacturing space.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• WS Ironworks: Structural steel operation division of WS Steel
• Urban Park

Products and services

• Custom Steel Fabrication and OEM Manufacturing Tier 1 OEM custom steel fabrication services covering plate/sheet cutting (laser, plasma, flame), punching, forming, tube bending, plate rolling, machining, milling, drilling, and welding. Serves manufacturers across material handling, agriculture, lumber processing, petroleum, recycling, and transit sectors as an OEM provider.
• WS Ironworks Structural Steel Services Structural steel fabrication services through the WS Ironworks division serving construction and infrastructure projects requiring structural steel components.
• Urban Park Outdoor Site Furnishings Outdoor site furnishings including benches, receptacles, and custom urban furniture for streetscapes, public squares, parks, and waterfronts, offered with custom design capabilities alongside established product lines.
• Material Handling Equipment Fabrication Custom-designed material handling equipment manufactured by WS Steel's engineering team for material handling equipment manufacturers.
• Lumber Processing Equipment Fabrication Custom manufacturing solutions for lumber processing applications and equipment used by lumber processing companies.
• Poultry Transportation and Processing Equipment Custom equipment fabrication for poultry transportation and processing industries.
• Custom Recycling Systems Fabrication Custom recycling systems and bins manufactured for recycling programs, including the Recycle Everywhere recycling bins contract in 2013.
• Medical Cabinets Fabrication Heavy-duty medical cabinets meeting hospital standards, manufactured using innovative fabrication techniques including 3M tape technology.

Quantifiable outcome

• Manufacturing facility expanded to over 100,000 sq ft with 7th expansion in 2013

Named customers8 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Urban ParkcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1989Urban Park is a family owned, Canadian Company founded in 1989. Urban Park has built their business on providing top quality site furnishings to a wide range of customers and markets. They specialize in streetscapes, public squares, parks and waterfronts, creating site furnishings that complement any setting. Urban Park is a member of WS group and offers custom design capabilities alongside established product lines.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves15 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Waiward Steel: Waiward is a Canadian Tier 1 structural and miscellaneous steel fabricator serving industrial, commercial, and infrastructure customers. Closely comparable to WS Steel in vertical integration, B2B project-based model, and Tier 1 OEM positioning in Western Canada.
• Supreme Steel: Supreme Steel is a Canadian structural steel and miscellaneous metals fabricator serving infrastructure, commercial, and industrial projects. Comparable to WS Ironworks division and WS Steel's broader fabrication scope, with similar project-based Tier 1 supplier model.
• Atlas Manufacturing: Atlas Manufacturing is a Canadian metal fabrication and machining company serving OEM customers in agriculture, transportation, and industrial markets. Comparable mid-market Tier 1 supplier profile with similar custom fabrication and finishing capabilities.
• BTD Manufacturing: BTD is a U.S. Midwest-based custom metal fabrication and Tier 1 OEM supplier offering laser cutting, forming, welding, machining, finishing, and assembly. Closely mirrors WS Steel's vertically integrated model and serves similar OEM end markets including agriculture and industrial equipment.
• Iron Age Corp: Iron Age provides custom metal fabrication, finishing, and assembly to OEM customers across multiple industries. Comparable mid-market Tier 1 supplier profile to WS Steel with similar in-house integration of cutting, welding, and finishing services.
• M&I Structural Steel: M&I Structural Steel provides structural steel and miscellaneous metals fabrication for commercial, industrial, and infrastructure projects. Comparable to WS Ironworks division's structural steel fabrication scope with similar B2B project-based service model.
• Helander Metal Fabricating: Helander is a precision sheet metal fabricator offering laser cutting, forming, welding, and finishing to industrial OEM customers. Comparable in scale and service mix to WS Steel, with similar Tier 1 supplier positioning for North American manufacturers.

Broad incumbents

• Canam Group: Canam is a major Canadian steel fabricator producing structural steel, steel joists, and platework for construction and industrial customers. Directly comparable to WS Steel's fabrication capabilities and end markets, but operating at significantly larger scale across North America.
• Samuel, Son & Co. Samuel is one of North America's largest metal service centers and processors, offering steel processing, fabrication, and distribution. Comparable to WS Steel's processing capabilities but at significantly larger scale and broader geographic reach.
• Russel Metals: Russel Metals is a major Canadian metal products distributor and processor with fabrication operations. Adjacent to WS Steel's steel service and processing business, with overlap in plate, sheet, and structural steel product lines.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance8 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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