CanTorque and MFM Tools Partnership: Edmonton To Fort McMurray

Press Release: July 07 2021

CanTorque and MFM Tools establish Distribution Partnership: Bolting Tools From Edmonton To Fort McMurray & Wood Buffalo Region!

CanTorque is excited to announce that we’ve appointed MFM Tools, a division of The Mikisew Group of Companies as a fully authorized Sales, Service and Rental Distributor of CanTorque’s range of products.

“When we began our manufacturing program, we knew that identifying and establishing reputable distribution was going to be very important for us to get our products to market. In the case of Fort McMurray, there was only ever one company on our list and that, of course, was The Mikisew Group.

We have known them since their original days as Guthrie Tool and have always had the utmost respect for their commitment to quality as well as their dedication to their customers. Getting to know Dan and Jeff over the past year has assured us beyond any doubt that we’re working with the best in industry.

They are ideal representatives as they share our belief of putting customer needs first and ensuring that every order processed solves a customer’s problem. I’m looking forward to being of service to MFM Tools and their customers.”

~ CanTorque President, Colin Livingston.

CanTorque was founded in 2000 specializing in designing and manufacturing industrial torque and tensioning tools. Headquartered in Edmonton CanTorque is Canada’s only hydraulic wrench manufacturer and is an industry leader when it comes to sculpting the world’s finest bolting tools.

“MFM couldn’t be happier with this new distribution agreement we have entered into with CanTorque.

Being a local Indigenous owned company ourselves, we felt it was extremely important to find a Canadian manufacturer of quality tools. Colin and team have done an amazing job over the years in developing the most reliable products in the marketplace, best of all they are manufactured right here in Alberta.

Our sales and service team are excited to be able to provide CanTorque solutions to our current and future clientele.”

~ MFM CEO, Dan Gallagher.

Over CanTorque’s 20+ years our mission remains unchanged: fabricate top-quality tools for the world's most complex projects, while maintaining a focus on delivering premier customer service.

MGLP is a wholly owned entity of Mikisew Group, formerly known as Guthrie Tool Repair. One of Fort McMurray’s most established businesses, Guthrie began working alongside the oil sands industry more than 40 years ago. In 2017 Mikisew Group and Guthrie formed MGLP as a majority-owned partnership. MGLP has grown to a team of 600 skilled trades professionals with entrepreneurial values that will never change.

Reputation, relationships and quality matter — to us and to you.

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