Our Vision & Our Story - About ENERMAX
Custom Fabrication Services Driven by Safety. Defined by Quality. Built on Trust.
Enermax Mountain Manufacturing is an ASME “U”, ASME “S”, and National Board “R” Certified Manufacturing shop, located in Maple Ridge, BC. We specialize in the Design, Fabrication, and Repair of ASME Section I and Section VIII Div.1 Shell and Tube Heat Exchangers, Pressure Vessels, and ASME B31.1 and B31.3 Industrial Piping. We also have the capabilities to manufacture API 610/650 Tanks, and various custom fabrication assemblies. We have the expertise and the weld procedures to fabricate projects ranging from Carbon Steel to Titanium, and everything in between.
We employ our own in-house design team, consisting of Professional Engineers and other technical experts, who work directly with our customers, ensuring all custom fabrication services comply with the applicable customer specifications and design codes.
Our customer base includes companies involved in several industries: Oil & Gas (Parkland Refining, Enbridge, Tidewater Midstream, Imperial Oil, Nova Chemicals, Suncor, Phillips 66, Fortis BC), Pulp & Paper (Domtar Kamloops Mill, Paper Excellence, Canfor), and Chemical (Chemtrade, Erco).
Our Story
In 2002, Enermax purchased Mountain Manufacturing. It was formed as the product of a merger between Enermax Fabricators Ltd. and Mountain Manufacturing Ltd. Enermax Fabricators was founded in 1978 as an ASME certified fabricator specializing in the design and manufacture of high quality tube and shell heat exchangers and other pressure vessels. Mountain Manufacturing, founded in 1985, was a precision machine shop that offered mechanical fitting and repair services. Both companies were founded in North Vancouver, Canada.
In 1998 the original owner of Enermax was looking to retire and sold his company to our current ownership group. Enermax flourished under new ownership and in 4 years purchased a neighboring machine shop, Mountain Manufacturing. The two companies remained separate entities until our Maple Ridge facility was completed. Shortly after both companies moved under one roof and formed EM Manufacturing.
Today EM Manufacturing operates in the same spirit of quality craftsmanship as its counterparts did, but now offers the added benefits of an improved facility, modern CNC equipment and the combined services of both companies.
Heat Exchangers
As an ASME certified fabricator and machine-shop we have a broad range of custom products we manufacture.
Pressure Vessels
EM Manufacturing Ltd. is a high quality, ASME certified, custom manufacturer/fabricator, with a full service machine shop and an experienced mechanical engineering team on staff.
Custom Fabrication
EM is your partner in innovation, manufacturing technically sensitive equipment for prototyping and/or experimental processes. Download our brochures to learn more.
Why Choose Enermax Manufacturing?
Engineering & Design Excellence
As a premier pressure equipment manufacturer, Enermax delivers high-performance solutions engineered for the most demanding industrial environments. Our commitment to excellence begins with a custom-first approach. Unlike providers who rely on standard catalogue parts, we operate as a true custom heat exchanger manufacturer. Utilizing in-house P.Eng expertise, we optimize thermal designs for maximum efficiency. Our team navigates complex regulatory standards, including TEMA, API 660, and CSA B51, ensuring every shell and tube heat exchanger fabrication is fully compliant and audit-ready through advanced performance simulations.
Fabrication & Facility Strength
Our industrial fabrication capabilities are anchored by a wide spectrum of material expertise, ranging from carbon steel to exotic alloys for corrosive applications. As an ASME pressure vessel manufacturer, our strategic location near barge access and the US border allows us to manage oversized logistics for Western Canada and the Pacific Northwest seamlessly. Through vertical integration, we control the entire process, from plate rolling to final assembly, eliminating third-party delays and ensuring your project stays on schedule.
Quality Assurance & Certifications
Quality is the cornerstone of our operations. We maintain certifications that include ASME ‘U’, ‘S’, and ‘R’ stamps alongside ABSA certifications, acting as a premier partner for liability protection and safety. Our manufacturing process incorporates rigorous Non-Destructive Examination (NDE), such as hydrostatic testing and radiography, to guarantee structural integrity while upholding the highest energy-sector safety standards.
The Enermax Partnership
Choosing the Enermax Partnership means leveraging a proven history dating back to 1998. We combine the technical legacy of Mountain Manufacturing with modern financial stability. Our hands-on leadership ensures clients have direct access to decision-makers and technical support.
At Enermax, you experience the personalized agility of a local shop backed by the heavy-duty capacity of a large-scale manufacturer, making us the trusted partner for your critical infrastructure needs.