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The Best Managed Company Integrates Its Brands Under One Banner, Strengthening Its Industrial Capabilities

ELMIRA, ON | JANUARY 12, 2026 – Tri-Mach Group (“TMG”), a leader in end-to-end custom engineered manufacturing and industrial solutions for essential industries, is proud to announce the acquisition of Smith Steel & Fabrication, a custom heavy structural steel specialist based in Atwood, Ontario.

The move marks a key milestone in TMG’s growth strategy, expanding the group’s capabilities into industrial steel silos and tanks while reinforcing its position as a trailblazer with integrated expertise that powers industries that feed and sustain the world. 

“The acquisition of Smith Steel & Fabrication allows TMG to strengthen its presence in structural steel while complementing our existing capabilities in design, fabrication, automation, and installation,” said Krystal Darling, CEO of Tri-Mach Group (TMG). “As a singular, start-to-finish partner, this results in a more seamless experience and expanded offerings for our employees, our customers, and the industries we serve under one trusted TMG name.”

“By bringing Smith Steel’s expertise in-house, we’re expanding our reach and reinforcing TMG’s longstanding reputation for excellence,” said Ryan Martin, Chairman of Tri-Mach Group (TMG). “This move allows TMG to serve even more customers across essential industries while creating new growth pathways for our employees, partners, and community.”

Smith Steel & Fabrication will continue operating under its existing name from its Atwood location as part of the TMG family.

For employees of both organizations, this acquisition represents TMG’s ongoing commitment to stability, opportunity, and growth. As a people-first company and one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies for four consecutive years, TMG continues to invest in its workforce and culture, while continuing to innovate and expand its technical capabilities and reach.

“With Smith Steel & Fabrication now part of the TMG family, we’re building the future of industrial innovation together and reinforcing our position as both the employer of choice for skilled tradespeople and the single partner of choice for customers and their projects,” said Darling. “Our integrated structure creates more opportunities for talent development and enables TMG to accelerate excellence in the food, beverage, pharmaceutical, and now structural steel sectors.”

To learn more, watch the TMG announcement video.

This acquisition follows TMG’s strategic integration, bringing all its legacy business brands, including Advance Millwrights Inc., Ever-Kleen® Technology, Industrial Contracting Solutions Inc. Electrical & Automation (ICS), IRONCORE Technology, and now Smith Steel & Fabrication, together under the single TMG banner.

Visit www.tri-machgroup.com or follow TMG on LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/company/tri-mach-group for updates.

About Tri-Mach Group (TMG) 
Tri-Mach Group (TMG) is a leading multi-disciplinary manufacturer with integrated expertise that powers the essential industries that feed and sustain the world. As one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies, TMG operates under a single banner, and delivers end-to-end custom engineered solutions tailored to customers’ needs and defined by innovation, safety, and quality. With a focus on agriculture, food & beverage, and pharmaceutical industries, TMG is dedicated to building the future of industrial innovation.

About Smith Steel & Fabrication 
Located in Atwood, Ontario, Smith Steel & Fabrication has built a strong reputation for excellence in custom heavy fabrication and structural steel. Known for precision and durability, Smith Steel serves a wide range of industrial clients, providing the structural backbone for major manufacturing facilities across the region.

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Media Contact: 
Nicole Stuber 
nstuber@tri-mach.com 

Skilled Trades Leader Retains Gold Standard Status as It Accelerates Growth Across North America

Elmira, ON – May 14, 2026 – Tri-Mach Group of Companies (TMG), a leading North American skilled trades partner for agriculture, food & beverage, and pharmaceutical manufacturers, has once again been recognized as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies. This marks the fifth consecutive year TMG has received the prestigious designation and the second year in a row the company has achieved Gold Standard status, recognizing sustained excellence in strategy, innovation, culture, and operational performance.

“Retaining Gold Standard status for a second consecutive year is an incredible honour for TMG and our entire team,” said Krystal Darling, CEO of Tri-Mach Group. “What sets TMG apart is our people-first culture, commitment to safety and quality, willingness to innovate, and ability to deliver excellence across our five pillars in support of our vision. As we continue to grow, we remain committed to creating opportunities for our people, delivering exceptional value to our customers, and strengthening the Canadian economy as a whole.”

This recognition comes at a pivotal moment for TMG, as the group continues to scale its footprint, strengthen its portfolio of manufacturing facilities, products & solutions, and invest in long-term growth across North America. With an integrated model and customer-first approach, TMG is a trusted partner to some of the largest manufacturers and processors that feed and sustain the world.

“Our growth strategy is bold by design,” said Krystal Darling. “The demand for talent continues to rise, and we see a significant opportunity to scale our impact while continuing to raise the bar as an employer and partner. From creating a culture that attracts and retains the best people, investing in innovation, and expanding our multi-trade capabilities, TMG is building a future-focused organization designed to lead in Canada and beyond for decades to come.”

Canada’s Best Managed Companies program remains one of the country’s leading business awards programs, recognizing privately owned Canadian companies that demonstrate excellence in strategic planning, innovation and capability, culture and commitment, and governance and financial performance.

“Best Managed is a prestigious award that recognizes the significant and ongoing contributions within Canada’s business landscape,” said Ruby Williams, Partner & National Leader, M&A Advisory and Canada’s Best Managed Co-Leader. “Companies such as Tri-Mach Group who attain this high standard of excellence demonstrate consistent adaptability, versatility, and strategic acuity. Year after year, they thrive in a competitive, rapidly changing market and should be proud of their growth.”

The 2026 Best Managed winners share a common focus on innovation, resilience, strong leadership, and sustainable growth, all qualities that continue to drive Canada’s most successful private companies forward in an increasingly competitive global economy.

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About Tri-Mach Group (TMG) 
Founded in 1985, Tri-Mach Group has evolved from a fabrication business into a powerhouse collective of specialized skilled trades brands supporting critical sectors including food & beverage, pharmaceutical, industrial manufacturing, and agriculture. Today, TMG is recognized for its ability to deliver integrated, end-to-end solutions that employ multi-trades and help customers improve efficiency, safety, productivity, and operational resilience. For more information about TMG and its family of brands, visit www.tri-machgroup.com.  
 
About Canada’s Best Managed Companies Program 
Canada’s Best Managed Companies program continues to be the mark of excellence for privately-owned Canadian companies. Every year since the launch of the program in 1993, hundreds of entrepreneurial companies have competed for this designation in a rigorous and independent process that evaluates their management skills and practices. The awards are granted on four levels: 1) Canada’s Best Managed Companies new winner, one of the new winners selected each year; 2) Canada’s Best Managed Companies winner, award recipients that have re-applied and successfully retained their Best Managed designation for two additional years, subject to annual operational and financial review; 3) Gold Standard winner, after three consecutive years of maintaining their Best Managed status, these winners have demonstrated their commitment to the program and successfully retained their award for 4-6 consecutive years; 4) Platinum Club member, winners that have maintained their Best Managed status for seven years or more. Program sponsors are Deloitte Private, CIBC, Norton Rose Fulbright, EDC, The Globe and Mail, and TMX Group. For more information, visit www.bestmanagedcompanies.ca  

Media Contact 
Nicole Stuber 
Tri-Mach Group (TMG)  
nstuber@tri-mach.com  

Best Managed Program Inquiries 
bestmanagedcompanies@deloitte.ca 
Canada’s Best Managed Companies