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Every breath you take is 78% nitrogen. While nitrogen is a crucial component of DNA and proteins, our bodies cannot utilize it in its gaseous ...

UPDATED – Previously published August 18, 2023 Managing supply chain costs is essential for profitability, but it requires care, expertise, and ...

UPDATED – previously published August 9, 2023 The constant evolution in manufacturing processes and the increasing demand for cost-effective ...

There’s a lot that goes into getting a product made. When different parts of the process are misaligned, delays can happen, quality can falter, ...

ISO 9001:2015: A Cornerstone of Excellence for Manufacturers

Wesgar isn’t your typical supplier. As partners, we consider ourselves honorary members of your team and just as vested in your success. ...

As this is Wesgar’s tagline, it’s a question we get asked many times per year and one we love explaining:

In today’s world, you cannot afford to choose between customization and efficiency. Your customers demand tailored solutions with quick ...

Expanding Wesgar’s sustainability program. While we have implemented various initiatives over the years to minimize the environmental impact of ...

SUCCESS STORY FOR ANIMAL LOVERS

Wesgar has expanded its welding department by 60% to meet customer needs and upgraded to a custom-built smoke extraction system. To accommodate ...

SUCCESS STORY FOR ADVENTURERS Compact, rugged kitchen units designed to fit most utility vehicles for home-cooked meals while exploring the ...

Sheet metal helps solar energy companies develop faster, cheaper, and better solutions Many companies are trying to find better, cheaper, and ...

COMMERCIAL ELECTRONICS AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS SUCCESS STORY Alpha‘s high-paced production needs place high demands on Wesgar to ensure success ...

Better ways to mitigate supply chain issues While COVID-19 might not officially be considered a pandemic anymore, there is little doubt that it ...

Wesgar recently reached out to its client base with an online questionnaire to discover how they ranked, and the results are positive, with over ...

ECO FRIENDLY SUCCESS STORY Sustaining the environment with sturdy and efficient home garden composters that keep vermin at bay, produce soil ...

Wesgar was the proud recipient of the Topaz Pinnacle Award at the Manufacturing Safety Alliance of BC (MFSA) gala dinner in recognition of its ...

Wesgar has successfully installed the TRUMPF TruLaser 3031 Automation with LiftMaster to manage loading sheet metal more efficiently than ever ...

Powder coatings have become the preferred finish for many industries, used in heavy equipment, marine transportation, electronics, outdoor ...

Wesgar is proud to announce it has attained a certificate of recognition (COR) for Occupational Health and Safety awarded through the ...

What is a bus bar? An electrical or grounding bus bar is the backbone of an electrical distribution network, connecting various electrical ...

In the manufacturing industry, the term High-Mix, Low-Volume (HMLV) is often loosely used to describe smaller batches of different products, but ...

Wesgar’s new powder coating supply gun equipment is now fully operational, producing consistent and high-quality powder-coated parts. The Sames ...

The roller coaster ride of matching supply with ever-changing demands If your business is at the mercy of varying customer demands and to keep ...

Wesgar is proud to announce the long-awaited arrival of a state-of-the-art panel bender designed and manufactured by Salvagnini in Italy. The ...

Wesgar’s continued growth, serving clients in Western Canada and the Pacific Northwest, has precipitated yet another expansion of its warehouse ...

Wesgar is pleased to announce the addition of a Haas VF-9 large-frame vertical CNC machining center with 84” travel and a second Haas VF-3 ...

Wesgar’s latest cutting-edge welding collaborative robotic unit, TruArc Weld 1000, is now fully operational in the company’s 100,000 square foot ...

Wesgar follows through on its commitment to leverage state-of-the-art equipment in its world-class 100,000 square-foot Port Coquitlam plant with ...

Wesgar continues to execute on a master plan to expand its operations in order to satisfy the rising demand for its specialized high-mix, ...

Wesgar is pleased to announce the completion of a major upgrade to our powder-coat line. The upgrade installation was started on December 22, ...

Wesgar is pleased to announce the addition of the Haas VF-3 Vertical Machining Center to our machine shop: 40″ x 20″ x 25″ (1016 x 508 x 635 ...

Wesgar is pleased to announce the addition of the Trump Trumatic 5000r/1600 Auto Load/Unload. With a maximum punch press area of 60″ x 120″, ...

Wesgar has added the Trumpf TrumaBend V850 to its custom sheet metal fabrication plant press brake equipment. This leading edge equipment can ...

Wesgar is pleased to announce the installation of the Trumpf TrumaBend V50 to compliment its press brake equipment. This equipment can handle ...

Wesgar has completed installing a new J&M wet paint booth. The advantage of its recirculating style of AMU is that during the bake cycle the ...

Wesgar is pleased to announce the addition of the Trumpf TruBend 5058 press brake equipment to its custom fabrication plant. Machines in the ...

Wesgar is pleased to announce the addition of the Trump TruBend 7036 to our press brake equipment. The TruBend Series 7000 ensures that both ...

Wesgar announced our partnership with Weatherhaven at a recent media event. the partnership will include building re-deployable shelters for the ...