Celebrate Vision Health Month: Prioritize Eye Safety in Metal Manufacturing
Celebrate Vision Health Month: Prioritize Eye Safety in Metal Manufacturing May is Vision Health Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of eye health. At Hansen Industries, we understand the critical need to protect our vision, especially in industries like sheet metal, machining, and tool and die manufacturing. These fields come with …
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AMC Annual Convention and Trade Show
Hansen Industries: Proud Bronze Sponsor and Member of The Agricultural Manufacturers of Canada At Hansen Industries Ltd., we are dedicated to fostering innovation and supporting industries that drive our economy forward. We are thrilled to announce our role as a Bronze Sponsor and proud member of The Agricultural Manufacturers of Canada (AMC), an organization that …
Recycling Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) with Vitacore
Embracing Sustainability: Recycling Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) with Vitacore In the ongoing quest for sustainability, businesses and individuals alike are continuously seeking innovative solutions to reduce waste and minimize environmental impact. As we navigate through the challenges posed by the modern world, one crucial aspect that has gained prominence is the responsible disposal and recycling …
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EPTECH 2024 – Calgary
Hansen Industries Ltd. is thrilled to announce its participation in the highly anticipated 2024 EPTECH trade show in Calgary! EPTECH offers an excellent opportunity for exhibitors from diverse industries to come together and delve into electronic project needs. Save the date: October 3rd, 2024, for this remarkable event taking place at the Best Western Premier …
EPTECH 2024 – Vancouver
We’re thrilled to share that Hansen Industries Ltd. will be taking part in the much-awaited 2024 EPTECH trade show in Vancouver! EPTECH provides a fantastic platform for exhibitors across various industries to connect and explore electronic project requirements. Mark your calendars for June 4th, 2024, as the event unfolds at the Delta Hotels by Marriott …
Cultivating Change: Hansen Industries’ Earth Day Celebration
Cultivating Change: Hansen Industries’ Earth Day Celebration At Hansen Industries, we believe in the power of small actions to create a big impact. This Earth Day, we decided to celebrate in a meaningful way by encouraging our employees to connect with nature and contribute to the environment. How did we do it? By giving each …
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Hansen Gives Back
Hansen Industries Proudly Supports Local communities Community Donations to Richmond Hospital Foundation, Richmond Food Bank, and Backpack Buddies At Hansen Industries, our commitment to the communities we serve goes beyond our business endeavors. We believe in giving back and supporting initiatives that make a tangible difference in people’s lives. Recently, we had the privilege of …
Mitsubishi GX-F ADVANCED Series Laser
We are proud to welcome the latest addition to our machine family. With the latest in artificial intelligence (AI) and gas reduction technology, the new GX-F ADVANCED Series of two-dimensional fiber lasers delivers more power while using less nitrogen. Artificial intelligence is a branch of computer science that automates intelligent behavior and machine learning. This …
EPTECH 2023 – Calgary
Hansen Industries Ltd. is delighted to announce its participation in the highly anticipated 2023 EPTECH trade show in Calgary. Come visit our exhibit. EPTECH is an opportunity for a broad-range of exhibitors to network with electronic project needs. The event will be held at Best Western Premier Calgary Plaza Hotel & Conference Centre. September 26th 2023. …
EPTECH 2023 – Vancouver
Hansen Industries Ltd. is delighted to announce its participation in the highly anticipated 2023 EPTECH trade show in Vancouver. EPTECH is an opportunity for a broad-range of exhibitors to network with electronic project needs. The event will be held at Delta Hotels by Marriott Burnaby Conference Centre. June 7th 2023. Vancouver – EPTECH Shows Join …
EIC Announces the Acquisition of Hansen Industries
On April 1, 2023, Hansen Industries Ltd. was purchased by the Exchange Income Corporation (EIC). EIC is a Toronto Stock Exchange traded company (EIF) based out of Winnipeg. Hansen Industries Ltd. is thrilled to become part of the EIC family of companies. Hansen sees immediate synergies with it’s new sister company Overlanders Manufacturing Incorporated (OMI) …
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EIC to Acquire Hansen Industries Ltd. – Privacy Notice
In relation to Exchange Income Corporation’s acquisition of Hansen Industries Ltd. whichwas announced on April 3, 2023 (press release at www.exchangeincomecorp.ca/press-releases), it should be noted that personal information has been disclosed to ExchangeIncome Corporation as permitted by applicable privacy laws, including the PersonalInformation Protection and Electronic Documents Act (Canada) and the PersonalInformation Protection Act (British …
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Retirement after 33 years with Hansen Industries Ltd.
Today our Social Committee organized a Retirement Party for an employeewho has been a key player in our Quality Organization for 33 years.TD has had many roles in our Sheet Metal Shop with the most recent beingthe Final Inspector.
Occupational Safety Standard of Excellence (OSSE)
Hansen Industries Ltd. is honoured to have been certified to a high standard of safety. The Manufacturing Safety Alliance of BC has awarded us the Occupational Safety Standard of Excellence (OSSE) certificate. Our employees worked for a year towards this goal! Hansen Industries Certificate OSSE
Doctor Of Philanthropy
Hansen Industries Ltd. is proud to have received a Doctor of Philanthropy recognition award from the Richmond Hospital Foundation (RHF). We having been donating to the RHF since 1996!
EPTECH 2022
We are proud to be able to display at, andattend, the 2022 EPTECH trade show.
Metal Stamping Using In-house Built Dies
Our Tool and Die Shop stamps out metal stamped parts that can reduce part costs by an order of magnitude. Part accuracy and repeatability are unrivalled by more modern CNC methods. Contact us today for a quote on your next sheet metal or machined component project.
Cutting metal at the speed of sound with Omax Waterjet Cutting Machines
One of our favourite ways to cut sheet metal is waterjet cutting, and one of our most used machines is our OMAX 55100 unit. Water is pumped at an impressive 50,000 PSI to cut with extreme precision and detail for even the most complex shapes and designs. Sand and water exit the mixing tube at …
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Sheet metal versatility and Covid-19
Sheet metal is so versatile and can be cut and bent into a variety of shapes. At Hansen Industries we absolutely love seeing the creative ways our clients ask us to manufacture sheet metal for them. We most often deal in sheet metals with a maximum thickness of 0.125 inches in steel and aluminum. For …
Technology Supplier Profile: TRUMPF
TRUMPF is a world-leading company for machine tools, laser technology, and electronics for industrial applications. It was founded in 1923 as a series of mechanical workshops and today it distributes technology worldwide, including our sheet metal machining shop in Richmond, BC, Canada. In the last fiscal year TRUMPF: Employed 14,490 employees Had 3,784 million Euros …
Hansen Industries is open for business!
The COVID-19 pandemic is an unprecedented period for everyone and it is more important than ever to come together, communicate and share information. Why are we open? Hansen Industries Ltd. Is considered an essential service as defined by the Provincial Government of BC. Our parts go into machines that are making vaccines against COVID-19, into …
Why metal stamping is a cost-effective method for sheet metal projects
Metal stamping turns flat sheet metal into simple or complex shapes and designs. It can be a cost-effective method of forming sheet metal for your next project because stamped parts typically have higher repeatable accuracy and lower part cost. How metal is stamped We will import your CAD drawings into our metal stamping machines. Accuracy …
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Reasons to hire local for metal manufacturing
Do you buy local in your business? When you’re looking for a metal manufacturing fabricator for your next project do you look to oversees manufacturers or one in your home country? Here are 4 reasons to hire a Canadian- or North American-based metal manufacturer: Save on Tariffs: Tariffs and import/export fees from overseas manufacturers can …
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Bjorn Hansen, April 28, 1935 to January 15, 2020
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our company founder Bjorn Hansen. Bjorn was a wonderful man who came to Canada and had the courage and vision to start a small metal fabricating firm. The Celebration of Life will be held at 1 p.m. on February 15, 2020 at 2021 Indian Fort …
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Lean Manufacturing and Human Connection
We’ve shared before how we use lean manufacturing processes to ensure we’re getting products to you in the most efficient way possible. But, our “technical” processes are only part of the story. Our staff is the other part of our lean processes. Even the leanest, efficient manufacturing processes will do no good if we’re not …
From our family to yours, Happy Holidays!
The years seem to go by faster and faster every year. It feels like just yesterday it was Jan 1, 2019. Well, they do say “time goes by fast when you’re having fun,” so I guess we had a great year! No matter your background or beliefs, for most of us the holidays are centered …
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Common Industries Relying on Metal Fabrication
Metal, plastic, rubber, and aluminum are just a small sample of the materials you can use to make a part or design a project. We, obviously believe that sheet metal and machined components are the best. Today we thought we’d take a step back from our waterjet cutters and our CNC machines to look at …
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Halloween at Hansen Industries Ltd.
Another fun Halloween celebration at Hansen Industries! Lots of great costumes, tricks and treats enjoyed!
Save Money with Lean Manufacturing
How Lean Manufacturing will save you money on your next Sheet Metal Fabrication Project We’ve been doing this for a while. We use and develop productivity and manufacturing practices that allow us to produce quality finished products in the most efficient way possible so that we can save you money. We commonly use Synchronous Manufacturing …
Sheet Metal Projects: How long does it take to…?
We get clients asking about our turn-around times so much, we thought we’d write a blog post about it! Here’s what you need to know about how long it takes to complete your sheet metal project. How long does it take to get a project quote? We aim to turn-round all project quotes within 24 …
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Safety guidelines for sheet metal fabrication shops
Safety is always our #1 concern at Hansen. The safety of our manufacturing staff, office staff, and our customers is of the utmost importance. Here are a few ways we keep our staff and customers safe, while producing high quality, on-time product every time: We understanding correct material handling We handle, by hand, all of …
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Okuma Horizontal Machine Centre
Hansen has just ordered an Okuma MB-5000H Horizontal Machining Centre with a 10 station Pallet Pool. Check out a 10 station Pallet Pool here.
Trumpf Trumatic 1000
Trumpf Trumatic 1000 We recently installed our Punch/Laser Combination machine with Automation. The machine can handle up to 5’x10′ metal sheets. The SheetMaster Compact allows for automatic unattended loading and unloading of the raw and cut sheets. You can learn more about the Punch-Laser here!
If it wasn’t for inventors, where would we be today?
The world would be a different place if we didn’t have people inventing, innovating, and trying to develop products that make the world a better place. If it wasn’t for the invention of metal stamping machines, computer technologies, and waterjet cutting machines, we wouldn’t be in business today! We’re proud of all the talent we …
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Check out EPTECH 2019 Vancouver
EPTECH Vancouver is part of Canada’s largest coast-to-coast electronics trade shows and we’re excited to have one in our very own backyard, in Vancouver, BC tomorrow! And, we’re excited to be attending this year’s show! These electronics shows are held nationwide with 7 planned for throughout 2019. They’re organized by EP&T, Canada’s information leader for …
How can you make your worksite safer?
Workplace injuries are sadly a common occurrence at worksites and offices. However they don’t have to be. Here are a few ways to make your place of work safer: Have first aid supplies accessible: Have basic first aid kits and supplies available to all staff. Check regularly to ensure supplies are kept stocked and any …
How to attract students to manufacturing careers
There is a whole crop of students and young people ready and waiting to start careers in manufacturing, they just need a little push in our direction. Thankfully, the world still recognizes the need and importance of the manufacturing industry (a 2019 US-based survey that discovered that more than 80% of people said the manufacturing …
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Four Common mistakes in Sheet Metal CAD drawings and how you can fix them
Did you know that a poor CAD drawing can take as much as five times longer to process than a good one? Save yourself time and extra design costs by submitting your sheet metal CAD drawings correctly. Here are a few common errors we find in CAD drawings submitted to us: Mistake #1: Drawings require …
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The technical specs for creating sheet metal design files
Did you know that a poor CAD drawing can take as much as five times longer to process than a good one? Save yourself time and extra design costs by submitting your sheet metal CAD drawings correctly. Here are a few common errors we find in CAD drawings submitted to us: Mistake #1: Drawings require …
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What is the best metal cutting process for my project?
As you probably noticed, there are many techniques and tools to cut sheet metal. Here is a brief guide to understanding which sheet metal cutting process is best for each type of cut and material. CNC Punching: This is ideal when your project has many holes (like electronic chassis often have) and is ideal because …
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Happy Holidays from the Hansen Family
The festive season is upon us and we’re noticing it everywhere we go. Hansen Industries had an amazing year and we’re proud to celebrate it. Not only are we celebrating our own accomplishments at this time of year, but we’d like to celebrate yours as well. We’re proud to have helped so many new clients …
Get an inside peek at our sheet metal fabrication process
We are passionate about sheet metal. It’s used in nearly every industry and has so many applications and uses. This month, we want to share a little behind the scenes info about our sheet metal fabrication processes at Hansen. Many processes and unique tools are needed to turn a sheet of metal into your finished …
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Manufacturing Matters: October is Manufacturing Month
This month we celebrate Manufacturing Month to help raise the profile of our industry to government, youth, the workforce, and the public. Manufacturing is key player in the prosperity of our province, contributing 7.1% to the GDP and employing over 174,200 people! It’s spearheaded by the Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters (CME), and they’ve partnered with …
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Mitutoyo Coordinate Measuring Machine
The Mitutoyo Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) has now been installed in our Machine Shop!
Attracting women to manufacturing careers in Canada
Last year the Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters (CME), created an action plan to promote and inspire more women to join their ranks. They recommended 5 areas to improve: Role Models: As an industry, we need to promote more women role models in our ranks. By highlighting high-profile women, it may inspire the younger generation to …
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Why we use waterjet cutting for precision cuts
Waterjet cutting for metal uses a high pressure jet of water and sand (which exits the mixing tube at roughly the speed of sound) to make precision cuts. It leaves no blurs or Heat Affected Zones (HAZ). Our waterjet cutting machines can cut a wide range of metal and non-metal materials including hardened tool steel, …
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Why Hansen Industries Ltd. is a member of the CME
We are a proud member of the Canadian Manfucatureres and Exporters association! Since joining the CME, we’ve increased sales and plant efficencies, and improved our employee’s safety. We’ve further reduced our labour and legal costs, and are now always ahead of the game with advanced notice to government funding and policies. We highly recommend joining …
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Help us celebrate Canada’s 151st Birthday
Hansen Industries is a proud Canadian company. Today we’re celebrating our nation’s 151st birthday! Many of our staff will be out enjoying various Canada Day celebrations in and around Vancouver, BC this weekend. We work hard during the week supporting our customers through the entire life cycle of their product so when a long weekend …
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Sheet Metal Guidelines: Deburring and surface finishing
When metal is cut or stamped, it creates sharp edges called burrs. Even though they are small, burrs can cause assembly problems, interfere with fluid flow, cause worker injury, and can also cause increased stresses and subsequent fatigue failure of the part. The techs at Hansen Industries will choose the best deburring method to produce …
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What is Lean Manufacturing?
At Hansen, we’re dedicated to lean manufacturing practices, which means we take a close look at our processes to ensure we’re being as efficient as possible while minimizing waste of all forms, which in turns saves our customers money! Here are seven ways we aim eliminate waste in our business (based on lean manufacturing principles): …
Metal Equipment Profile: Trumpf CNC Punch Presses
We’d like to introduce you to 2 of our Trumpf CNC punch presses: the TRUMPF 2020R and TC200R. Both use Merry Mechanization’s SMP 3D modelling and tool-path software and use pre-aligned tool cartridges. The 2020 features: Punching Force: 20 tons Max Simultaneous X/Y Speed: 4300 inch/min Max Stroke Rate (Punching): 900/min (2200/min marking) 360 Degree …
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Common sheet metal design difficulties
When designing projects for sheet metal fabrication, you need to make several design accommodations to ensure that any fasteners or cuts made near edges, bends, or other fasteners don’t distort your final product. Below are a few places where distortions could occur and how to avoid them. If you need help designing your next sheet …
MMP Tradeshow | March 13, 2018
Hansen Industries Ltd. invites you! The Metalworking Manufacturing Production and Design Engineering Expo 2018 Tuesday, 13 March 2018 from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM (PDT) Tradex 1190 Cornell Street, Abbotsford, BC FREE REGISTRATION FREE PARKING Click here to register!
Sheet Metal File Formats and Features
When your next project needs thin, flat pieces of metal in precise shapes and sizes, consider versatile sheet metal. Sheet metal is used in many metalworking projects and countless everyday objects are fabricated from it. Hansen Industries can manufacture your parts created quickly. Below are our design file specifications and recommendations, however we are able …
Hansen Sheet Metal Design Guidelines
When metal is formed by an industrial process into thin, flat pieces it’s known as sheet metal. It’s a fundamental form used in metalworking and is versatile enough to be cut or bent into a variety of shapes and forms. At Hansen Industries, our strength is manufacturing precision parts with tolerances up to +/- 0.005” …
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas… Everywhere you go
We all feel the chill in the air signalling the holiday season. This holiday season, the entire staff at Hansen Industries wants to wish you a Very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Since 1975, we’ve supported our customers through the product conceptualization, prototyping, production and service phases of their product life cycles. We …
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High Volume Metal Stamping
For high-volume production metal stamping, Hansen Industries has the machinery, facilities and experience to know which form of fabrication or machining will result in the most cost-effective, quality parts for your project. When sheet metal volumes approach 500 to 1000 per run then metal stamping should be considered. We build dies in-house that are dedicated to one …
Hansen wins coveted Quality Award
Today our customer acknowledged our perfromance with a quality award!
Laser-cut Star Wars Spaceship Models
The capabilities of Laser Cutting are endless! Once in a while we come by a cool project that even amazes us! We get the oportunity to work on a variety of difference projects and we have a ton of fun working with our clients to creat unique solutions. We thought you might like these Laser Cut Starwars …
Metal – An Art
At Hansen Industries, we have the opportunity to work with metal everyday. The best part of our jobs is seeing our client’s projects come to life. For us, this is an art. It’s amazing what metal is capable of creating. Turns out, we’re not the only people who appreciate metal as an art form. Check …
Product Spotlight: Laser Cutting
Hansen’s Mitsubishi Laser Processing System The NX is Mitsubishi’s fastest laser system using a 4000 watt resonator to drive a flying optics bed. We have a 16 shelf tower that is capable of holding 96,000 pounds of raw material and programmable over/under unload carts that can handle 22,000 pounds of material before we have to …
MMP Panel Discussion with our President
NEW AT DEX AND MMP EXPOS: PANEL DISCUSSION | Time: 9-10am Hard Rock Casino Vancouver Theatre 2080 United Blvd. Coquitlam, BC FREE TO ATTEND Limited Seating Available DEX and MMP are table-top tradeshows where engineers, product developers, machine builders and systems integrators can discuss, network, and solicit advice on the latest technologies and applications that drive …
ISO 9001: 2015 Certification
We are proud to be one of the first fabricating companies in BC to upgrade to the latest ISO-9001 2015 standard.
Vancouverites get creative with sheet metal
The weather in the lower mainland took everyone by surprise these past few months. With temperatures dropping and the city streets becoming ice rinks – it became a problem – especially for athletes. For those used to running outside every day, the weather can be a huge issue especially when you don’t own a treadmill. …
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Vanier Park Cyclocross
Once again we are sponsoring the Vanier Park Cyclocross Race. Hansen makes the finisher medals for the adult and kids races. Click here if you want to race or volunteer!
Video Clip of a Progressive Die
This is a video clip of a progressive die we made for a customer!
New 5′ x 10′ Omax 60120 Waterjet has arrived!
We now have two waterjets! Our new 60120 with a cutting envelope of 5′ x 10′ and our rebuilt 55100 with a cutting envelope of 4′ x 8′. Both machines have Tilt-A-Jet heads that eliminate taper at the cut. The machines can cut thickness up to 12″. Call us for a quote.
Cardiac Classic | August 10, 2014
Hansen Industries sponsors the 2014 Provincial Cross-Country Mountainbike Championships on August 10th! The Cardiac Classic is back in 2014 and this year it will play host to the 2014 Provincial XC mtb championships on behalf of Cycling BC. You don’t have to be a lycra clad racer type to participate. Our event will have opportunities …
Richmond News Article
Richmond Profiles of Excellence: Hansen Industries LTD. Since 1975, Hansen Industries LTD has supplied precision sheet metal and machined components to Fortune 500 manufacturers around the world. While providing clients with a complete package – from product conceptualization to prototyping to production – Hansen actually has no products of its own, says President Edwin Beange. …
Cyclocross Finisher Medals 2013
Canadian Olympian Catharine Pendrel (center) is seen here wearing a Medal manufactured by Hansen Industries Ltd., and designed by Bluefish Studios. Hansen employees donate time to charitable organizations and the medals are donated as a way of giving back to the community.
Canadian Metalworking Article
Job shop profile: Hansen Industries After only doing work for electronics companies, the shop realized they needed to diversify – now they’re thriving as a result. VANCOUVER — On a quiet, leafy street in an industrial area of Richmond, B.C. sits Hansen Industries – a company that’s very much a reflection of the city it …
Business in Vancouver Article
Manufacturing wins with innovation Light on horizon for B.C. manufacturers grappling with global recession and locked in mortal combat with China and other formidable off-shore competitors Krisendra Bisetty Edwin Beange grew up in Sudbury – home of the big nickel. “A nice place to live and a nicer place to leave,” he quipped. “The only …