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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