What York Machine Shop does

York Machine Shop (YMS) is a full-service machine shop established in 1983 and headquartered in a 17,000 square foot facility at 2731 Vigar Road, Campbell River, British Columbia. The company provides precision machining, repair, restoration, and custom manufacturing services to industrial clients across logging, pulp and paper, aquaculture, mining, aerospace, medical, drilling, and robotics sectors, and claims to serve customers worldwide. Core capabilities include conventional and manual machining, CNC machining, arc spray (cold) welding for restoration of compromised shaft surfaces, and in-house mechanical engineering design spanning hand-drawn sketches through 2D drawings and 3D models to finished parts. Named enterprise customers include North Island Chrome, Marine Harvest, Olympic Log Sort, French Creek, Alberni Pacific Division, and Lorne Wells.

The company's product and equipment portfolio spans line boring machines (4-14 S2/ET/HD, 12-36, LBM-1500, 2000-2500 large diameter bars), bore welders (Easy Weld BW-612, Smart Weld BW-830), portable milling machines (linear/gantry, exchanger, rotary), OD and ID mount flange facers (PBM-2500/4500, FF-1100/1800), inline turning lathes (ILT-1000, ILT-1600), split frames, weld isolation and testing tools, hydraulic and pneumatic tensioning and bolting equipment, and a heat exchanger family covering tube expansion (Hydrex 5003, Quadrol Matex, Hydrol 20.1), tube extraction (GripPul, RunPul, OnlyPul), and the Giotto orbital welder. Precision grinding tooling is sold under the Cliff's Bits sub-brand alongside ID mount, clamshell, and squaring tool lines. Differentiated technical capabilities center on 25+ years of arc spray welding expertise and CNC production within a state-of-the-art facility.

Revenue is generated through project-based machining services, repair and restoration engagements, custom engineering and manufacturing contracts, and an equipment rentals program — all priced on a custom quote basis with no public price list. The go-to-market approach is direct, enterprise field sales via phone (250.287.7716 / 833-447-3777), email ([email protected]), and web-based quote requests, supported by content marketing through The Superior Blog and the broader sprtool.com platform. YMS operates as a subsidiary of Superior Plant Rentals, LLC, alongside the Superior portable equipment brand and Cliff's Precision Grinding & Tooling. The company is privately held with no disclosed funding history, no public listing, and no institutional ownership.

Name

York Machine Shop

Legal name

York Machine Shop

Website

https://yorkmachineshop.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1983

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

York Machine Shop is a Campbell River, BC-based full-service machine shop (est. 1983) providing precision CNC and conventional machining, arc spray welding, and custom engineering for industrial clients in logging, mining, aquaculture, aerospace, medical, and robotics sectors worldwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Precision Machining Services

NAICS

Machine Shops (332710), Machine Shops; Turned Product; and Screw, Nut, and Bolt Manufacturing (3327), Metalworking Machinery Manufacturing (33351), Machine Tool Manufacturing (333517)

SIC

Metalworkg Machinery & Equipment (3540), Special Industry Machinery (No Metalworking Machinery) (3550), Special Industry Machinery, Nec (3559)

akta.pro primary industry

Welding, Fabrication & Field Machining Services (On-site) (IMAIACAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

CNC Machine Tools (Turning, Milling, Machining Centers) (IMAHADAA), Metal Forming & Fabrication Machines (Presses, Bending, Shearing, Stamping) (IMAHADAC), Manual Machining (Lathe, Mill, Grinding) (EDAOAGAB)

Keywords

• Precision machining services
• CNC machining
• Portable line boring
• Arc spray welding
• Custom machine parts

Headquarters

HQ city

Campbell River

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Machining Services: One-time and project-based machining services including conventional machining, manual machining, and CNC production runs for custom parts and components.
2. Repair & Restoration Services: Repair and retrofit services for industrial equipment including shaft restoration via arc spray welding, extending component lifespan.
3. Custom Engineering & Manufacturing: Design and manufacturing of custom parts and 3D machine parts from concept to final product for unique applications.
4. Equipment Rentals: Rental services for portable machining equipment and tools (referenced via 'Rentals' navigation link).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

York Machine Shop is a full-service machine shop that provides precision conventional and CNC machining, arc spray (cold) welding for industrial shaft restoration, and mechanical engineering design and manufacturing of custom parts and 3D machine parts. The company also designs, manufactures, rents, and supports a proprietary line of portable machining equipment including line boring machines, bore welders, portable milling machines, flange facers, inline turning lathes, split frames, weld isolation and testing tools, tensioning and bolting equipment, and heat exchanger tooling.

Product overview

York Machine Shop is a full-service machine shop established in 1983 offering a portfolio of portable machining equipment and precision manufacturing services. Their product lineup centers on portable boring, welding, milling, and machining systems including Line Boring Machines (4-14 S2, 4-14 ET, 4-14 HD, 12-36, LBM-1500), Bore Welders (Easy Weld BW-612, Smart Weld BW-830), Portable Milling Machines (Linear/Gantry Mills, Exchanger Mills, Rotary Mills), Flange Facers (OD Mount, ID Mount series including PBM-2500, PBM-4500, FF-1100, FF-1800), Inline Turning Lathes (ILT-1000, ILT-1600), Split Frames, Weld Isolation & Testing equipment, Tensioning & Bolting tools, and Heat Exchanger solutions (tube expansion, extraction, and orbital welding systems). The portfolio also includes Precision Grinding & Tooling (Cliff's Bits, ID Mount, Clamshells, Squaring Tools). Complementing the equipment offerings are comprehensive services including Conventional/Manual Machining, CNC Machining (17,000 sq ft facility), ARC Spray Welding with over 25 years of expertise, Custom Engineering & 3D Machine Parts design, Training, and Equipment Rentals. The company serves diverse industries including Logging, Pulp and Paper, Aquaculture, Mining, Aerospace, and Robotics worldwide.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Conventional & Manual Machining Services Precision conventional and manual machining services using skilled machinists in a well-equipped machine shop capable of handling virtually any metal and a wide variety of parts for industrial customers.
• CNC Machining & Parts Manufacturing State-of-the-art CNC machining services across a 17,000 sq ft facility producing complex parts with high accuracy, efficiency, and versatility for medical, aviation, drilling, and robotics customers.
• ARC Spray Welding & Cold Welding Specialized thermal arc spray (cold welding) services for restoring, coating, and enhancing surface properties of compromised or deteriorated industrial shafts to extend component lifespan.
• Custom Engineering & 3D Machine Parts Mechanical engineering design and manufacturing services taking customer concepts (including hand-drawn sketches) through detailed 2D drawings and sophisticated 3D models to final custom or 3D machine parts.
• Equipment Rentals Rental program for York Machine Shop portable machining equipment and tools, providing industrial customers with access to the company's product line on a recurring basis.
• Training Services Training programs for operators of York Machine Shop portable machining equipment, supporting safe and effective use of the company's product line.
• Portable Line Boring Machines Proprietary portable line boring machines including the 4-14 S2, 4-14 ET, 4-14 HD, 12-36, LBM-1500, and Large Diameter Boring Bars (2000-2500mm) for precision on-site boring of bores from 4 to 36 inches and beyond.
• Bore Welders Proprietary bore welders including the Easy Weld BW-612 (entry-level) and Smart Weld BW-830 (advanced) for rebuilding and coating worn or damaged bores in industrial equipment.
• Portable Milling Machines Proprietary portable milling machines including Linear/Gantry Mills, Exchanger Mills, and Rotary Mills for large-scale, heat-exchanger, and rotational cylindrical on-site machining operations.
• OD & ID Mount Flange Facers Proprietary flange facers across OD Mount and ID Mount series (PBM-2500, PBM-4500, FF-1100, FF-1800) for machining and finishing flange surfaces across a wide diameter range.
• Inline Turning Lathes Proprietary inline turning lathes including the ILT-1000 and ILT-1600 for on-site turning and lathe operations across small and large diameter applications.
• Split Frames Proprietary split frame tooling used for on-site machining operations where complete disassembly of the part is not possible.
• Weld Isolation & Testing Tools Proprietary weld isolation and testing equipment covering small bore, standard bore, and gripper-type tools for industrial weld testing applications.
• Tensioning & Bolting Tools Proprietary tensioning and bolting tools including hydraulic torque wrenches, hydraulic tensioners, and pneumatic torque guns for high-torque and bolt tensioning operations.
• Heat Exchanger Tooling Proprietary heat exchanger tooling including tube expansion systems (Hydrex 5003, Quadrol Matex, Hydrol 20.1), tube extraction systems (GripPul, RunPul, OnlyPul), and the Giotto orbital welder for heat exchanger installation and maintenance.
• Superior Portable Mill Drill Proprietary portable milling and drilling machine for versatile on-site machining operations across industrial applications.
• Precision Grinding & Tooling (Cliff's Bits) Proprietary precision grinding bits and tooling accessories under the Cliff's Bits brand, including ID Mount precision tools, clamshell-style tools, and squaring tools for precision machining and alignment applications.

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Feature3 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Neway Machine Tool: China-based manufacturer of portable and on-site machining equipment — overlapping with YMS in portable boring, flange facing, and field machining solutions across global industrial customers.
• Mirage Machines: UK-based manufacturer of portable line boring and welding equipment, comparable in product scope to YMS's portable machining equipment catalog and serving overlapping mining, oil & gas, and heavy-industrial end markets.
• Summit Machine Tool: U.S.-based precision machine shop and equipment provider offering custom machining, repair services, and engineered parts — directly comparable to YMS's CNC, conventional machining, and custom-engineering service lines.
• Botek: German manufacturer of precision deep-hole drilling and machining tooling — competes with YMS in the precision metalworking tooling category and serves European industrial customers in overlapping verticals.
• Climax Portable Machining & Welding Systems: Oregon-based global leader in portable machining and welding equipment — the closest direct competitor to YMS's line boring, flange facing, and on-site machining product lines, serving many of the same heavy-industry verticals.

Broad incumbents

• Sandvik Coromant: Global leader in metal cutting tooling and machining solutions — a much larger incumbent that overlaps with YMS's tooling and precision machining business as part of a broader industrial portfolio.
• Kennametal: U.S.-headquartered global supplier of metalworking tools, tooling components, and wear solutions — comparable to YMS at the tooling/precision-machining level, but operating at much greater scale across industrial markets.
• Guhring: German precision cutting-tool manufacturer with a broad metalworking portfolio — adjacently comparable to YMS's tooling and precision machining capabilities, though serving a wider customer base globally.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/yorkmachineshop

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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