FOREM
- Company typePrivate
- Founded-
- HeadquartersDelson, Canada
- Headcount1–10
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
FOREM firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- FOREM
- Legal name
- FOREM
- Website
- https://forem.ca
- Company type
- Private
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1–10 employees
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
FOREM industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Industrial Equipment Services
- NAICS
- Construction, Transportation, Mining, and Forestry Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing (53241), Fluid Power Pump and Motor Manufacturing (333996)
- SIC
- Pumps & Pumping Equipment (3561), General Industrial Machinery & Equipment (3560), Services-Miscellaneous Equipment Rental & Leasing (7350)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Pneumatic Components (FRLs, Cylinders, Valves) (IMAHAGAC)
Keywords
Where FOREM is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Delson
- HQ country
- Canada
- HQ region
- North America
Offices1 record
Markets served
FOREM business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Supply Chain
Revenue model
- Equipment Rental: FOREM rents out a vast inventory of industrial lifting and controlled tightening equipment including hydraulic torque wrenches, cylinders, battery-powered torques, pumps, and accessories. Rental terms are flexible (short, medium, and long-term) and equipment is certified and calibrated before dispatch. This is a core recurring revenue stream serving industrial job sites across Quebec and Canada.
- Equipment Sales (Proprietary and Third-Party): Sale of FOREM PROLINE proprietary products as well as distributed third-party brands (AIPI, BIA Tools, Enerpac, Simplex, Power Team). Equipment includes torque wrenches, hydraulic cylinders, pumps, manifolds, valves, hose assemblies, adapters, flange spreaders, nut splitters, pullers, multipliers, tensioners, and alignment tools.
- Certification Services: Qualified technicians certify equipment with official documentation linking tools to usage and licensing standards, providing full traceability and verified compliance for regulatory audits. Equipment certified includes pressure gauges, torque wrenches (manual, hydraulic, battery, pneumatic), cylinders, jacks, hoists, power risers, tensioners, dynamometers, and torque multipliers.
- Equipment Repair Services: Complete diagnostic, repair, and performance testing services for hydraulic and pneumatic equipment across all brands. Repairs include replacement of seals, piston refurbishment, valve cleaning, and full system pressure verification. Repairs return equipment to original manufacturer specifications.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Subscription | Pay-as-you-go | Flexible rental periods — short, medium, and long-term options available |
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | Purchase of FOREM PROLINE proprietary equipment and third-party distributed brands |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels3 records
FOREM product offering
Product offeringCore offering
FOREM rents, sells, certifies, and repairs industrial hydraulic and pneumatic equipment for controlled tightening (torque wrenches, flange spreaders, bolt tensioners, multipliers) and heavy lifting (hydraulic cylinders, pumps, jacks, hoists) used in refineries, mines, hydroelectric power plants, manufacturing, and mechanical construction. The company serves customers across Quebec and Canada from its Delson, Quebec headquarters, offering flexible short-, medium-, and long-term rentals, outright sales of its proprietary FOREM PROLINE line alongside distributed third-party brands (AIPI, BIA Tools, Enerpac, Simplex, Power Team), certified calibration with full regulatory traceability, and full-lifecycle repair services.
Product overview
FOREM is a Quebec-based industrial equipment company offering a comprehensive portfolio of hydraulic and pneumatic tools for heavy industry. Their product ecosystem centers on controlled tightening (torque wrenches) and lifting systems (cylinders, flange spreaders), complemented by a full range of accessories and pumps. The portfolio is organized around the proprietary FOREM PROLINE brand alongside distributed brands including AIPI (hydraulic tools, torque wrenches, cylinders, pumps), BIA TOOLS (hydraulic cylinders, pumps, pullers, manifolds, rescue equipment), and Stucchi (couplers). FOREM PROLINE products include hydraulic torque wrenches (FTSD square drive, FTXD-FTXL low profile, MBW backup), battery torque wrenches (FBEW), pneumatic torque wrenches (FPW), hydraulic and mechanical flange spreaders (HFS, MFS, HIFS with integrated pump), electric and pneumatic pumps (FETP, FATP), flange alignment tools, torque multipliers, and couplers. The distributed brands extend coverage into specialized cylinders, nut splitters, pullers, manifolds, valves, and rescue equipment. FOREM provides these products through rental, sale, certification, and repair services.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- FOREM PROLINE: Proprietary brand of industrial equipment including hydraulic torque wrenches (FTSD, FTXD-FTXL series), flange spreaders (HFS, MFS, HIFS series), multipliers, couplers, pneumatic torque wrenches, and other hydraulic tools.
Products and services
- Industrial Equipment Rental Flexible rental of industrial lifting and controlled tightening equipment for heavy industry customers operating refineries, mines, hydroelectric power plants, manufacturing, and construction sites across Quebec and Canada. Certified and calibrated equipment is dispatched with terms tailored to project duration.
- Equipment Certification Services Certification services performed by qualified technicians providing official documentation linking tools to usage and licensing standards for full traceability and regulatory compliance audits on industrial equipment.
- Equipment Repair Services Diagnostic, repair, and performance testing services for hydraulic and pneumatic equipment across all brands, returning equipment to original manufacturer specifications to minimize downtime on industrial sites.
- FOREM PROLINE FTSD Square Drive Hydraulic Torque Wrench Proprietary square-drive hydraulic torque wrench designed for controlled tightening of critical bolted assemblies in heavy industry, including refineries, mines, power plants, and mechanical construction sites.
- FOREM PROLINE FTXD-FTXL Low Profile Hydraulic Torque Wrench Proprietary low-profile hydraulic torque wrench for controlled tightening in confined industrial spaces where standard-profile wrenches cannot fit, with multi-position safety swivel and corrosion-resistant nickel plating.
- FOREM PROLINE MBW Backup Wrench Proprietary magnetic backup wrench enabling hands-free operation during controlled tightening in non-sparking industrial environments.
- FOREM PROLINE FBEW Battery Torque Wrench Proprietary cordless battery-powered torque wrench providing portable controlled tightening for confined spaces and industrial job sites without access to an air compressor or electrical power.
- FOREM PROLINE FPW Pneumatic Torque Wrench Proprietary pneumatic torque wrench designed for controlled tightening in hazardous industrial environments where electricity presents risks or compressed air is readily available.
- FOREM PROLINE HFS Hydraulic Flange Spreaders Proprietary hydraulic flange spreaders for separating industrial flanges safely during maintenance and assembly, equipped with integrated safety block and quick-coupler connection.
- FOREM PROLINE MFS Mechanical Flange Spreaders Proprietary mechanical flange spreaders for industrial flange separation with smooth, friction-free operation reducing damage and breakage during maintenance work.
- FOREM PROLINE HIFS Hydraulic Flange Spreaders with Integrated Pump Proprietary hydraulic flange spreader with an integrated pump for flange separation in tight access spaces, featuring a unique wedge design for easy maintenance.
- FOREM PROLINE FETP Electric Torque Wrench Pumps Proprietary electric pumps designed to supply the hydraulic pressure required for FOREM PROLINE hydraulic torque wrench controlled tightening operations on industrial job sites.
- FOREM PROLINE FATP Pneumatic Pumps Proprietary pneumatic pumps for powering hydraulic torque wrenches in environments where electricity is unavailable or hazardous, with explosion-proof remote controls and multi-tool manifolds.
- FOREM PROLINE FA Flange Alignment Tools Proprietary mechanical and hydraulic flange alignment tools for precise positioning of flanges during industrial assembly and maintenance operations.
- FOREM PROLINE FTM, HT3, HT4 Torque Multipliers Proprietary torque multipliers providing high torque capacities from 1,250 to 35,000 ft-lbs for heavy industrial bolting applications, reducing physical effort required.
- FOREM PROLINE TSR Bolt Tensioner Proprietary bolt tensioner for controlled, precise tensioning of bolts in industrial applications requiring accurate load application.
- FOREM PROLINE Hydraulic Couplers Proprietary quick-connect hydraulic couplers for rapid connection and disconnection of hydraulic equipment on industrial job sites.
- AIPI and BIA TOOLS Hydraulic Cylinders Comprehensive distributed range of hydraulic cylinders for industrial lifting and pushing applications, available for sale and rental.
- AIPI and BIA TOOLS Hydraulic Pumps Distributed range of manual, electric, and pneumatic hydraulic pumps for powering hydraulic cylinders across industrial job sites, including models rated for explosive atmospheres.
- AIPI SHNG and SHNS Hydraulic Nut Splitters Distributed hydraulic nut splitters designed to remove corroded or seized nuts from bolted assemblies without damaging surrounding hardware.
- BIA TOOLS Hydraulic Rescue Tools (Series 200/300/500) Distributed hydraulic rescue tools for emergency industrial rescue operations, including spreaders, cutters, rams, and gas-powered rescue pumps.
- BIA TOOLS HKP and HPH Hydraulic Punches Distributed hydraulic hole punch tools for creating openings in metal plates and structural components during industrial maintenance and fabrication.
- BIA TOOLS IPUL and PUL Hydraulic Pullers Distributed hydraulic pullers with 3-jaw designs for extracting gears, bearings, and other press-fit components during industrial maintenance.
- BIA TOOLS Hydraulic Manifolds Distributed hydraulic manifolds for distributing hydraulic fluid to multiple tools on industrial job sites, including stainless steel models rated for 10,000 PSI.
- BIA TOOLS V-66, V-82, V-42 Hydraulic Valves Distributed hydraulic needle valves for flow control and pressure regulation in hydraulic systems serving industrial equipment operations.
Quantifiable outcome
- Controlled tightening accuracy of ±4% repeatability, eliminating risks of over- or under-tightening critical bolted assemblies
- +1 more outcomes
Companies that use FOREM
Customer profileNamed customers4 records
Segments3 records
Ideal customer profiles2 records
FOREM technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature3 records
FOREM partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.
- AIPIcoreAIPI is a manufacturer of hydraulic tools distributed by FOREM. Products include hydraulic cylinders (DRC, SHC, DHC, SRC, SLC, SFC, SHT, SHTL series), nut splitters (SHNG, SHNS), electric pumps (EPC4/8/10/15/25), and manual pumps (HP series). AIPI equipment is available in FOREM's catalogue alongside FOREM PROLINE proprietary products.
- BIA ToolscoreBIA Tools is a manufacturer of industrial hydraulic and pneumatic equipment distributed by FOREM. Products include cylinders (DR, SR, SH, DH, SL, SF, CLL, CLP, MSC, RAC, RACH, TC, SMC, ULH series), pumps (AFP, AFP-D, AFP-R, EP, EEP series), valves (V-66, V-82, V-42), manifolds, hoses, couplers, pullers, and nut splitters. BIA Tools products are available through FOREM's catalogue.
Scale indicators3 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
FOREM competitors and assessment
Company assessmentMarket position
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
FOREM social profiles
Digital presenceFOREM compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance1 record
FOREM financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
FOREM leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles1 record
FOREM funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
FOREM M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Frequently asked questions about FOREM
What does FOREM do?
FOREM rents, sells, certifies, and repairs industrial hydraulic and pneumatic equipment for controlled tightening (torque wrenches, flange spreaders, bolt tensioners, multipliers) and heavy lifting (hydraulic cylinders, pumps, jacks, hoists) used in refineries, mines, hydroelectric power plants, manufacturing, and mechanical construction. The company serves customers across Quebec and Canada from its Delson, Quebec headquarters, offering flexible short-, medium-, and long-term rentals, outright sales of its proprietary FOREM PROLINE line alongside distributed third-party brands (AIPI, BIA Tools, Enerpac, Simplex, Power Team), certified calibration with full regulatory traceability, and full-lifecycle repair services.
Is FOREM a public or private company?
FOREM is a private company. It is classified as family owned and is currently operating.
When was FOREM founded?
FOREM was founded in -1. It employs 1 to 10 people.
Where is FOREM based?
FOREM is headquartered in Delson, Canada, in the North America region.
How does FOREM make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. Equipment Rental is the primary driver. The others are equipment Sales (Proprietary and Third-Party), certification Services and equipment Repair Services.
Does FOREM have an API?
No public API is recorded for FOREM.
What industry is FOREM in?
FOREM's product category is Industrial Equipment Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAHAGAC, Pneumatic Components (FRLs, Cylinders, Valves). Its NAICS code is 53241 and its SIC code is 3561.