Pioneering Precast Innovation in Western Canada
Western Canada’s precast industry has gained a new driving force: Matbar Industries, who recently partnered with Progress Group to bring cutting-edge automation into mesh production. With the installation of the M-System BlueMesh mesh welding plant, the young company has positioned itself as a pioneer in rebar mesh production across the region.
Founded in 2024, Matbar Industries has quickly established itself as a forward-thinking player in the Canadian precast industry. Operating from a 20,000sq/ft precast facility in Alberta, Canada, the company manufactures precast wall panels with custom cut-outs as well as rebar mesh panels for flooring systems.
Choosing automation to stay ahead of the curve
From the beginning, Matbar aimed to differentiate itself in a highly competitive market. The decision to automate production with Progress Group’s M-System BlueMesh mesh welding plant was driven by the desire to become pioneers in Western Canada.
The mesh welding plant enables high-speed, fully automated mesh welding with very high precision. Its automated welding heads and labelling features allows Matbar to deliver products that are consistent, customizable, and easy to integrate into precast production processes.
Shaping the future of precast in North America
With the installation of the M-System BlueMesh mesh welding plant, Matbar Industries has positioned itself as a regional innovator in Western Canada’s precast industry. By combining entrepreneurial ambition with Progress Group’s advanced automation technology, the company is setting new standards in mesh production. With its forward-looking strategy and strong partnership with Progress Group, Matbar Industries is well on its way to shaping the future of precast in North America.
We knew what we were getting with Progress Group. A well-established reputation in the precast world, as well as unmatched machine quality and performance.
Jordan Gibson, Sales Representative Matbar Industries
Boosting efficiency with profit
Together with the M-System BlueMesh, Matbar also relies on the profit MES-software. This software allows optimizing the entire planning and production workflow by ensuring that all processes – from order entry to scheduling and resource allocation run smoothly and efficiently. By providing real-time insights into production capacity, material use, and delivery times, profit enables the team to react quickly to changing requirements while keeping costs low and under control. For Matbar, profit is a key factor in combining automation with smart production management, ensuring maximum output and reliable delivery performance.