About Whiting Equipment Canada
Whiting made its official entry into the Canadian market in 1930 with the establishment of Whiting Corporation (Canada) Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary headquartered in Toronto, Ontario.
For the next 25 years, the company primarily served as a trusted provider of sales and service for Whiting products manufactured in the United States. Over time, increasing demand led to the production of more equipment in Canada through strategic sub-contracting agreements with local manufacturers, utilizing Whiting’s advanced designs and proprietary technology. These products included chemical processing equipment, metallurgical equipment, and railway and transit MRO equipment.
By 1955, the growing need for Whiting’s equipment made it evident that dedicated manufacturing facilities were essential in Canada. That year, Whiting took a significant step forward by acquiring the assets of Volta Manufacturing Ltd.—a respected furnace manufacturer since 1914—along with its plant and office facilities in Welland, Ontario.
As demand for Whiting’s innovative solutions grew beyond North America, several customers in the United States and Asia urged the company to establish manufacturing operations in China. After an extensive search for the right strategic partner, Zhejiang NAMAG Equipment Manufacturing Co., Ltd. was founded in 1997 as a foreign-controlled equity joint venture with Zhejiang Tongxiang Coal Mine Machinery Plant. This partnership provided access to a workforce of approximately 1,100 employees and a massive 2.6-million-square-foot fabrication and machining facility near Shanghai.
Whiting Canada bought Handling Specialty, a custom material handling design/build firm in Grimsby, Ontario in 2011 to add to their growing portfolio of industrial equipment manufacturing.
Since then, Whiting has continuously expanded its global manufacturing footprint, refining its expertise in design, engineering, and service across its product lines, including Whiting, Handling Specialty, Swenson, Volta, Trambeam, and Trackmobile.
Today, Whiting Equipment Canada Inc. stands as a highly respected and globally recognized provider of premium industrial equipment and services, catering to both Canadian and international markets with a commitment to innovation, quality, and reliability.
Trusted for over 100 years.
Our Clients
Why Choose Whiting Equipment for Your Next Capital Investment?
Whiting Equipment is a leader in designing and manufacturing solutions for the chemical, metallurgical, and rail industries, with an unparalleled reputation for quality and innovation. Backed by the expertise of Whiting Corporation, a global industry pioneer since 1884, and supported by Whiting Equipment Canada’s subsidiary companies, our team of highly skilled engineers, technical sales specialists, and manufacturing and service professionals work collaboratively to deliver exceptional results. When it comes to reliability, expertise, and industry-leading solutions, Whiting Equipment is the clear choice for your next capital investment.
Services & Solutions
Whiting’s team of industry experts is committed to enhancing productivity, minimizing downtime, and prioritizing workplace safety. We proudly serve the chemical, metallurgical, and rail industries worldwide.