Our History
Locweld is founded in the downtown core of Montreal, Quebec by Mr. Morris Fast. The company operates under the name “Locweld and Forged Products Limited” and specializes in the fabrication of steel frames for doors and windows.
A significant opportunity in transmission tower fabrication was emerging and Locweld pivots to capitalize on this growth industry.
The company relocates to a new 175,000 square foot facility on the South Shore of Montreal and officially begins operating under the name “Locweld inc.”
The company expands the size of the facility to 220 000 square feet to meet increased demand in Canada and the United States.
The Great Ice Storm causes massive, never-before-seen destruction to Quebec’s electric infrastructure with over 1500 towers damaged. For weeks Locweld operates around the clock to help Hydro-Québec restore power to 1.4 million households.
Locweld fabricates our first large-scale project in the American market, 13 000 tons of steel lattice towers for a 765kV line
Tacoma River Crossing Project: for this challenging project, Locweld fabricates some of the tallest lattice transmission structures in the United States. At 448 and 478 feet, the structures span the Tacoma Narrows and cover an impressive distance of 1.19 miles.
Locweld receives the first of several consecutive recognitions as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies.
Champlain Bridge Project – at 252 ft, Locweld fabricates the tallest monopoles ever constructed in Canada.
Locweld earns the regional distinction for the Prix Performance Québec, the highest distinction awarded annually by the Premier of Quebec to the best performing private companies and public organizations.
Locweld earns the highest distinction for the Prix Performance Québec. This is the highest distinction awarded annually by the Quebec government to private companies and public organizations based on the quality of their management and overall performance.
Locweld Inc. joins the ECORESPONSIBLE Program to promote, accelerate and facilitate the integration of sustainable development principles and the implementation of environmentally responsible practices in all its activities. Our vision is to establish Locweld as the sustainable leader in our industry while providing the best experience for our clients.