Mars Metal Company

06/19/2026

Construction is officially underway on Canada's first River-class destroyer following the historic keel laying in Halifax. Congratulations to Irving Shipbuilding on reaching this major production milestone for the HMCS Fraser.
Marswell Metal Industries Ltd. is proud to support the National Shipbuilding Strategy as a trusted partner in Irving Shipbuilding’s supply chain. We manufacture our components right here in Canada, utilizing 100 percent Canadian-sourced materials and Canadian labour to produce the specialized lead ballast components for this 15-ship program.
Read the full article to learn more about the launch of this critical defence program: https://bit.ly/4gsXxMf

Irving Shipyard in Halifax officially began construction of the first of Canada's 15 new River-class destroyers.

06/11/2026

Mars Metal will be at the 52nd Annual CECA Convention in Victoria, BC from June 15 to 18. Stop by Booth #54 to meet Cory Aitken and talk through custom lead counterweights, elevator test weight carts, and lead fabrication for project-specific requirements.
Need test weight carts fast? Mars Metal has in-stock carts ready to ship across Canada and the U.S.
Meet us at the event, or get a quote before your next certification deadline: https://bit.ly/3B2uFZf

05/25/2026

Mars Metal will be at CANSEC 2026 from May 27–28 at the Cohere Centre in Ottawa.
Bill Souter will be available to discuss how Mars Metal supports defence programs with precision metal fabrication, machining, documentation, material traceability and process control.
Visit our defence manufacturing page to learn how Mars Metal supports precision fabrication for regulated defence programs: https://bit.ly/4tVf3vT

05/05/2026

Marswell Metal Industries is proud to share that we are now a member of the Ontario Defence Association.
Walter Silva will be attending the ODA’s official launch reception on May 7 at the Royal Canadian Military Institute in Toronto.
The event brings together industry leaders, government stakeholders, and partners across Ontario’s defence and security ecosystem.
Marswell Metal Industries supports defence and security environments with engineered metal solutions built for sensitive applications, technical requirements, and long-term performance.
We look forward to connecting with those focused on protecting people, facilities, and critical operations.

05/04/2026

Marswell Metal Industries is proud to announce that we are now a member of the Canadian Association of Defence and Security Industries (CADSI).
We support defence and regulated industries with precision metal fabrication, custom ballast solutions, engineered metal components and quality-controlled manufacturing built around traceability and repeatability.
We look forward to connecting with Canada’s defence and security community through CADSI.

04/22/2026

How much space are your test weights costing you?
Stackable configurations let you hit exact load requirements without overcomplicating your setup. Lead-filled options reduce footprint. Steel options reduce cost. Both keep your certification process tight.
Build the right combination for your facility and stop working around limitations: https://bit.ly/3BRwPux

04/15/2026

When elevator systems need to meet new capacity requirements, space becomes the problem.
A major contractor was facing compliance deadlines, but with limited shaft room, traditional steel weights couldn’t deliver the added capacity without exceeding height restrictions.
Mars Metal solved it with custom cast lead elevator weights. By replacing a portion of the existing steel stack with higher-density lead, the required weight was achieved within the same footprint, bringing the system back into compliance on schedule.
If your upgrade is constrained by space, there’s a smarter way to make weight work. See how we did it: https://bit.ly/4av3LpT

04/09/2026

We’re pleased to share that Marswell Metal Industries Ltd. is now registered with Canada’s Controlled Goods Program (CGP).
This registration authorizes us to examine, possess, and transfer controlled goods in accordance with the Defence Production Act and the Controlled Goods Regulations, and supports our work in regulated defence and security‑sensitive environments.
CGP Registration #: CG24479

04/08/2026

Before takeoff, everything is pushed to its limit.
In aerospace testing, weight equals precision. From load shifting simulations to destructive testing, every pound needs to behave exactly as expected.
Mars Metal’s stackable test weights are built for that reality. Consistent, easy to handle, and engineered to meet exact specifications for both destructive and in-flight testing.
When performance is measured in margins, your testing tools can’t introduce variables.
See how aerospace teams are building safer test programs with the right weight systems: https://bit.ly/3CBPrzq

04/01/2026

One facility. Multiple lifting devices. One solution.
Stackable steel test weights give you the flexibility to test all lifting devices across your site without reinventing your setup every time. Clearly labeled, configurable, and built to match your handling requirements.
Build a testing setup that actually fits how your facility runs: https://bit.ly/4sSQNKS