Northern Strands Group of Companies
Northern Strands Group of Companies is a privately held Saskatoon-based industrial holding company whose four subsidiaries supply mining equipment, rigging, fall protection, engineering, fabrication, and modular construction services to mining, construction, heavy industrial, and nuclear energy customers across North America.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1972
- HeadquartersSaskatoon, Canada
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
What Northern Strands Group of Companies does
Northern Strands Group of Companies (NSGC) is a privately held, Saskatoon-based industrial holding company operating four wholly-owned subsidiaries that collectively serve mining, construction, heavy industrial, agricultural, and nuclear energy customers across North America. The group is anchored by Northern Strands, which provides mining wire rope, rigging, fall protection, suspended access equipment, and safety training, and Certified Sales & Rentals, which offers new and used equipment sales, rentals, mechanical services, and recertification. Fortis Mining Engineering and Manufacturing extends the group into underground mining construction, equipment engineering, manufacturing, fabrication, equipment testing, and mechanical services under ISO 9001, 14001, and 45001 certifications. NS Modular, the most recently added subsidiary, delivers turnkey modular fabrication, construction, and ASME/ABSA-certified pressure piping and vessel work from a 50-acre compound with a 44,000 sq. ft. indoor facility serving British Columbia, Alberta, and Saskatchewan.
The group's commercial model blends equipment sales, equipment rentals, project-based engineering and fabrication services, and mechanical/recertification services. Revenue is generated through direct enterprise B2B sales targeting mining operators (notably Saskatchewan potash mines that produce ~40% of global potash supply), construction firms, and heavy industrial buyers. The March 2025 MoU with Westinghouse Electric Company extends the model into nuclear reactor component manufacturing for AP1000 and AP300 projects in Canada and globally. Pricing is quote-based across product lines, with rentals charged on a per-project basis and engineering/manufacturing services typically structured as multi-year contracts.
The group is led by President Garry Clarke and remains locally owned with no institutional private equity or venture capital investment. Infrastructure investments — including a new consolidated headquarters at 802 60th St E in Saskatoon and the NS Modular 50-acre compound — alongside the Westinghouse nuclear partnership signal an active expansion phase, though the firm discloses no revenue, headcount, or financial performance data.
Northern Strands Group of Companies firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Northern Strands Group of Companies
- Legal name
- Northern Strands Group of Companies
- Website
- https://northernstrandsgroup.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1972
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- Northern Strands Group of Companies is a privately held Saskatoon-based industrial holding company whose four subsidiaries supply mining equipment, rigging, fall protection, engineering, fabrication, and modular construction services to mining, construction, heavy industrial, and nuclear energy customers across North America.
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- akta.pro rank
Northern Strands Group of Companies industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Mining Equipment and Industrial Services
- NAICS
- Mining Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing (333131), Agriculture, Construction, and Mining Machinery Manufacturing (3331), Boiler, Tank, and Shipping Container Manufacturing (3324), Construction Machinery Manufacturing (333120)
- SIC
- Construction, Mining & Materials Handling Machinery & Equip (3530), Mining Machinery & Equip (No Oil & Gas Field Mach & Equip) (3532)
- akta.pro industry
- Wear Parts & Consumables (GET, Liners, Drill Bits, Grinding Media)Modularization, Offsite Fabrication & Heavy Lift LogisticsEnergy, Utilities & Environment/Nuclear Energy/Nuclear Power Plant Development, EPC & Project DeliveryContainment, Civil Structures & Modular Construction SystemsEnergy, Utilities & Environment/Nuclear Energy/Nuclear Reactor Technology & Components (SMRs, Gen III/IV, Instrumentation & Controls)Pressure Vessels, Columns & Storage Tanks (ASME/Process Vessels)Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Industrial Machinery & Heavy Equipment/Process & Industrial Plant EquipmentMining & Mineral Processing Facility ConstructionIndustrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Construction & Civil Engineering/Industrial Construction (Plants & Facilities)
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Where Northern Strands Group of Companies is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Saskatoon
- HQ country
- Canada
- HQ region
- North America
Offices2 records
Markets served
Northern Strands Group of Companies business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Equipment Sales (New & Used): Sale of mining wire rope, rigging equipment, fall protection systems, suspended access equipment, and related accessories. Northern Strands company sells products directly to mining and construction customers.
- Equipment Rentals: Rental of specialized mining and construction equipment through Certified Sales & Rentals. Broad equipment fleet with test certificates provided on all rental equipment.
- Engineering & Manufacturing Services: Engineering services, manufacturing, fabrication, and modular construction through Fortis. Includes underground mining construction, equipment engineering, and ASME-certified pressure work.
- Mechanical Services: Mechanical services including equipment repair, rebuild, refurbishment and recertification for underground mining equipment through Certified Sales & Rentals and Fortis.
- Training Services: Safety training services including rigging, fall arrest, and suspended access training through Northern Strands.
- Modular Construction Services: Turnkey modular solutions from concept through fabrication, assembly, and construction for heavy industrial and commercial sectors through NS Modular.
- Nuclear Reactor Component Manufacturing: Manufacturing key components for Westinghouse's AP1000 and AP300 nuclear reactors including steel structures, custom fabricated pieces, pressure piping, and machined elements under the MoU signed March 2025.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Pay-as-you-go | Equipment Sales - Quote-based pricing for mining wire rope, rigging, fall protection, and accessories |
| Usage-based | Pay-as-you-go | Equipment Rentals - Rental fleet with test certificates |
| Other | Multi-year contract | Engineering & Manufacturing Services - Project-based pricing |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels5 records
Marketing channels7 records
Northern Strands Group of Companies product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Northern Strands Group of Companies supplies mining wire rope, rigging, fall protection, suspended access equipment, and related safety training through Northern Strands; provides new and used equipment sales, rentals, mechanical services, and recertification through Certified Sales & Rentals; delivers underground mining and industrial construction, mine equipment engineering, manufacturing, fabrication, equipment testing, and mechanical services through Fortis; and executes turnkey pipe, structural steel, modular fabrication, modular construction, field services, and ABSA/ASME-certified pressure work through NS Modular. The group also manufactures nuclear reactor components under a 2025 MoU with Westinghouse for AP1000 and AP300 projects.
Product overview
Northern Strands Group of Companies (NSGC) is a portfolio of four specialized subsidiaries operating as a unified group for mining and construction solutions. Northern Strands serves as the core product division offering mining wire rope, rigging, fall protection, and suspended access equipment plus safety training. Certified Sales & Rentals provides equipment sales, rentals, and recertification services. Fortis Mining Engineering and Manufacturing delivers engineering, fabrication, and construction services with six specialized divisions. NS Modular offers turnkey industrial project solutions with fabrication, modular construction, and field services. The group also manufactures nuclear reactor components through a partnership with Westinghouse for AP1000 and AP300 projects.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Northern Strands: Mining wire rope, rigging, fall protection, and suspended access equipment and services company spanning over five decades of industry experience
- Certified Sales & Rentals
- Fortis Mining Engineering and Manufacturing
- NS Modular
Products and services
- Northern Strands Mining Wire Rope, Rigging, and Safety Equipment Supply Supply of mining wire rope, attachments, rigging, lifting chain and accessories, fall protection equipment and systems, suspended access equipment and systems, and grain bin and agricultural terminal safety equipment, plus rigging, fall arrest, and suspended access training for mining and construction customers throughout North America.
- Certified Sales & Rentals Equipment Sales, Rentals, and Recertification New and used equipment sales and rentals, mechanical services, and recertification services for the mining and construction industries across North America, with test certificates provided on rental equipment and a broad equipment fleet built on 50 years of industry experience.
- Fortis Mining Engineering and Manufacturing Services Privately owned Saskatoon-based provider of underground, mining, and industrial construction; mine and mining equipment engineering; manufacturing and fabrication; equipment testing and recertification; mechanical services; and safety training. Operates as six divisions with global contracting, subcontracting, and consulting reach, and holds ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 certifications.
- NS Modular Turnkey Industrial Fabrication and Construction Full-service, turnkey solutions for complex industrial projects from concept and procurement through fabrication, assembly, and construction, including pipe, structural steel, and modular fabrication; modular construction and assembly; field services, installation and commissioning; ABSA- and ASME-certified pressure piping, vessel and boiler work; and indoor and outdoor storage and equipment preservation. Operates from a 50-acre compound with a 44,000 sq. ft. indoor facility serving British Columbia, Alberta, and Saskatchewan.
- Nuclear Reactor Component Manufacturing Manufacturing of key components for Westinghouse AP1000 and AP300 advanced nuclear reactor projects in Canada and globally, including steel and modular structures, custom steel fabricated pieces, pressure piping, machined elements, and specialized rigging.
Quantifiable outcome
- Saskatchewan mines can reach 3,600 feet in depth; NSGC provides equipment and services supporting these operations
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Companies that use Northern Strands Group of Companies
Customer profileNamed customers3 records
Segments5 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
Northern Strands Group of Companies technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
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AI maturity
App detail
Feature5 records
Northern Strands Group of Companies partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- Westinghouse Electric CompanycoreNSGC and Westinghouse signed a Memorandum of Understanding to support AP1000 and AP300 advanced nuclear reactor projects in Canada and globally. NSGC will manufacture key components including steel and modular structures, custom steel fabricated pieces, pressure piping, machined elements, and specialized rigging. Westinghouse is owned by Brookfield and Cameco and is the only nuclear vendor with proven Generation III+ reactor technology ready for deployment in Canada by 2035. This is a significant strategic partnership positioning NSGC in the nuclear energy supply chain.
- Make-A-Wish CanadaminorNSGC has been granting a wish each year for over a decade through Make-A-Wish Canada. Annual BBQ fundraising events raise funds for wishes. NSGC employees have personal connections to the program. Sponsorship of trees and gifts for wish kids at Trees of Joy events.
- Rock 102 (CKSL-FM)minorPartnership with Rock 102 radio station for Stuff the Bus food bank donation events. Rock 102 provides live radio coverage at NSGC events including Make-A-Wish BBQs. Joint marketing to promote community events and food bank donations. Stuff the Bus events collect non-perishables for Saskatoon Food Bank.
- Saskatoon Food Bank & Learning CentreminorNSGC partners with Saskatoon Food Bank through annual Stuff the Bus events. Collects non-perishable donations and spaghetti to support food bank operations. Food bank serves over 8,000 homes monthly with food hampers. Supports community during periods of increased need including school breaks.
Scale indicators8 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Northern Strands Group of Companies competitors and assessment
Company assessmentMarket position
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
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Northern Strands Group of Companies social profiles
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Trust signalCompliance5 records
Northern Strands Group of Companies financial estimates
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Northern Strands Group of Companies leadership team
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Profiles1 record
Northern Strands Group of Companies subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries4 records
Northern Strands Group of Companies funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Northern Strands Group of Companies M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Northern Strands Group of Companies
What does Northern Strands Group of Companies do?
Northern Strands Group of Companies supplies mining wire rope, rigging, fall protection, suspended access equipment, and related safety training through Northern Strands; provides new and used equipment sales, rentals, mechanical services, and recertification through Certified Sales & Rentals; delivers underground mining and industrial construction, mine equipment engineering, manufacturing, fabrication, equipment testing, and mechanical services through Fortis; and executes turnkey pipe, structural steel, modular fabrication, modular construction, field services, and ABSA/ASME-certified pressure work through NS Modular. The group also manufactures nuclear reactor components under a 2025 MoU with Westinghouse for AP1000 and AP300 projects.
Is Northern Strands Group of Companies a public or private company?
Northern Strands Group of Companies is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was Northern Strands Group of Companies founded?
Northern Strands Group of Companies was founded in 1972. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Northern Strands Group of Companies based?
Northern Strands Group of Companies is headquartered in Saskatoon, Canada, in the North America region.
How does Northern Strands Group of Companies make money?
Seven revenue lines are on record. Equipment Sales (New & Used) is the primary driver. The others are equipment Rentals, engineering & Manufacturing Services, mechanical Services, training Services, modular Construction Services and nuclear Reactor Component Manufacturing.
Does Northern Strands Group of Companies have an API?
No public API is recorded for Northern Strands Group of Companies.
What industry is Northern Strands Group of Companies in?
Northern Strands Group of Companies's product category is Mining Equipment and Industrial Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAKANAH, Wear Parts & Consumables (GET, Liners, Drill Bits, Grinding Media), with a secondary code of EUAKAAAM, Modularization, Offsite Fabrication & Heavy Lift Logistics. Its NAICS code is 333131 and its SIC code is 3530.