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Industrial Coating
Moore’s Industrial Service Ltd.
Extending the Productive Life of Industrial Components
An industrial coating that keeps a critical component in service longer can change the economics of an entire operation. When coatings endure under challenging conditions, costly change-outs and downtime become less frequent. For over eight decades, Moore’s Industrial Service Ltd. has delivered longevity and dependable turnaround times that keep downtime and associated costs in check. Its industrial coatings and surface treatments assure critical components remain operational longer in even the most demanding conditions around the world. Its 220,000-square-foot Calgary, Alberta facility supports application of a broad range of advanced industrial coating solutions including hard chrome plating, HVOF, HVAF and E-Gun spray technologies, tungsten carbide spray coatings, sulphamate nickel underlays, along with CNC coating and polishing. “We strive to make sure that when a component leaves our facility, it gives the customer the best possible run time,” says Rob Newman, President & CEO. Reliability is built across its facility operations. When a component arrives worn out or damaged, Moore’s looks beyond simply recoating it. Its team of experts examines what happened, considers the conditions it was operating in and determines whether a different coating, underlay or repair approach could provide better durability.
Contract Manufacturing
In a market saturated with skincare offerings, Vicora Cosmeceuticals stands out as a full-service contract manufacturer specializing in unique skincare and cosmeceutical products. It partners with brands to unlock new potential, providing tailored formulations and strategic guidance for market entry. Rather than simply producing the next trending product, Vicora creates a path for sustainable, long-term success by acting as a growth catalyst for brands. “We don’t see ourselves as just a contract manufacturer, but we see ourselves as the guardian of our clients’ brands,” says H. Vanaki, executive manager. Innovation through Partnership Vicora’s approach to skincare development and manufacturing has delivered proven results across various cases, solving key challenges for clients. One notable success story involves a brand that struggled with product consistency despite extensive testing and formulation development. When the brand turned to Vicora, the team’s in-depth knowledge and advanced equipment helped stabilize the formula, ensuring consistent texture, performance and stability across batches. Successfully producing over 10 batches helped the brand restore its reputation and re-enter the market confidently. This commitment to quality is further reinforced by Vicora’s robust industry credentials. The company holds a Health Canada Site License, making it a trusted producer of OTC Natural Health topicals. Vicora is also a licensed processor of USDA Organic cosmetic products and maintains GMP certifications for both NHP products and cosmetics. Every stage of production adheres to these rigorous guidelines, ensuring both safety and compliance while ensuring the highest standards of quality. A Vision Beyond Manufacturing By leveraging extensive expertise in formulation, regulatory nuances and scalable production, Vicora helps brands create high-quality products in a crowded market. With its personalized support, brands can seamlessly scale their operations, from small-batch trials to full-scale production. Vicora’s success is rooted in its commitment to a collaborative, growth-focused approach. By working closely with clients, the company develops innovative, tailored solutions that ensure products stand out in the competitive market.
Wire and Cable
From connecting remote communities with subsea cables to carrying renewable energy across provinces, Nexans has become a driving force in Canada’s electrification journey. As a global leader in cable systems and energy solutions, the company provides power, data, specialty cables, and copper rod and wire products that serve as the backbone of modern infrastructure. Nexans’ impact reaches well beyond manufacturing. By turning geographic and environmental challenges into opportunities, the company strengthens communities across Canada, urban and rural, large and small. Grounded in sustainability, it continues to guide the nation toward a cleaner, stronger, and more connected future. With operations in more than 41 countries and a strong presence in Canada, Nexans serves residential, commercial, industrial, and utility markets. Its vertically integrated facilities in Quebec, Ontario, and Saskatchewan enable it to support clients ranging from builders and manufacturers to major provincial utilities such as Hydro-Québec, Hydro One, and BC Hydro. Yet beyond this broad reach lies a legacy of local commitment. In Weyburn, Saskatchewan, Nexans has operated the region’s only utility plant for nearly 60 years, a landmark of resilience and a cornerstone of Canada’s power networks. Connecting Every Link in the Energy Chain Positioned as a pure electrification player, Nexans’ strategy spans the entire energy ecosystem. PWR-Transmission ensures electricity is delivered from geographies with the most supply to those with the most demand. PWR-Grid focuses on reliably distributing power to communities. PWR-Connect delivers energy through infrastructure projects to end users. This structure reflects a customer-first philosophy that aligns Nexans’ capabilities with the challenges and goals of its clients. That philosophy is reinforced by a management framework built on economics, engagement, and environment or E3. Nexans fulfills its financial obligations as a public company, engages meaningfully with the communities where it operates, and integrates sustainability into every part of its operations. “Our commitment to sustainability is what makes us unique. It is about being responsible in the way we manufacture, the solutions we provide, and the communities we serve,” says Tim King, President and Managing Director for North America.
Industrial Coating
Motivating and Challenging Technical Professionals in a Manufacturing Environment
Scott Marcus, Process Engineering Manager, Flex-N-Gate
Material Handling Equipment
Lean Manufacturing Excellence
Terrence H. Slaughter, Plant Production Manager, Toyota North America
Industrial Automation
Driving Success In Food Manufacturing Engineering
Fernando Garcia Vidal, VP of Engineering, Monogram Foods
Manufacturing Consulting
Empowering Excellence: A Clorox Leadership Journey
Khari Wilder, Plant Director, The Clorox Company
Rubber and Tire
Strategic Leadership for Optimizing Chocolate & Cocoa Production
Thiago Jube, Process Technology Manager, Barry Callebaut Group
IN MY OPINION
CNC Machining
Decarbonizing the Industrial Sector Through Natural Refrigerant Heat Pumps
Wayne Borrowman, Director, Research and Development, CIMCO Refrigeration Inc
LAST WORD
Hexagon
Lean Manufacturing and the Benefits of a Pull-Based, Paperless Shipping System
Ana Carpio, Manufacturing Manager, Knoll
IN FOCUS
Canadian Coating Operations: Strengthening Industrial Surface Performance
Industrial coating services in Canada protect infrastructure and equipment through advanced surface preparation, durable coatings, controlled application, inspection and condition-based maintenance.
Electromagnetic Testing: Advancing Industrial Equipment Performance across Canada
Advanced testing technologies are helping Canadian manufacturers improve electromagnetic compatibility, identify interference risks and build more reliable industrial equipment.
EDITORIAL
Engineering Resilience in Canadian Manufacturing
Canadian manufacturing increasingly depends on extending equipment life, controlling process variation and improving efficiency without compromising quality. This issue of Manufacturing Outlook Canada examines how advanced industrial coating services can protect critical components while contributor perspectives explore the leadership discipline and lean systems needed to sustain reliable manufacturing performance.
Our cover story recognizes Moore’s Industrial Service Ltd. as the Top Industrial Coating Services Provider in Canada 2026. With more than eight decades of experience, Moore’s combines hard chrome plating, HVOF, HVAF, E-Gun spray technologies, tungsten carbide coatings, sulphamate nickel underlays, CNC coating and polishing within its 220,000-square-foot Calgary facility. Its integrated approach allows components to be inspected, repaired, coated and finished under one roof. The company handles approximately 3,000 units monthly and applies its expertise to demanding components including PCP rotors, hydraulic equipment and drilling components. Its ISO 9001:2015-certified quality system, laboratory testing and focus on root-cause analysis reinforce its commitment to component longevity and dependable turnaround.
Moore’s value extends beyond applying a coating. By examining why a coating failed and considering operating conditions, material changes and alternative processes, its team helps customers pursue longer service life and fewer disruptive change-outs. This approach reflects the company’s broader objective of returning components to service with the best possible run time.
Contributor Abraham Norton, VP, Operations, Creative Liquid Coatings, emphasizes that operational excellence depends on disciplined execution. His perspective identifies unchecked deviation as a persistent threat to quality, delivery and safety while highlighting supervisors and frontline leaders as essential control points for maintaining standards.
Ana Carpio, Manufacturing Manager, Knoll, brings a lean manufacturing perspective through her experience developing a pull-based, paperless shipping system. By aligning production with actual customer demand and digitizing scheduling, her approach reduced excess inventory and waste while improving accessibility, collaboration and employee productivity.
Together, these perspectives demonstrate how Canadian manufacturing can create lasting value by combining technical expertise, disciplined execution, digital efficiency and a clear focus on extending productive performance.
