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Where it all began; Our History

Company founder, Louis J. Kalmar has been designing wire machinery from a young age. His experience in the industry is unmatched, with a broad understanding of cable making concepts and methods.

Today, the third generation of the Kalmar family is still building wire machinery in Canada.

Our Products MEET THE TEAM

Introduction

Kalmark Integrated Systems is the industry leader in the manufacturing of rotating equipment for wire & cable production. Equipment can be used to produce electrical wire and cable, steel rope, conduit, flexible pipe, and BRE-optics products.

With over 35 years experience, we have a broad understanding of what you need to accomplish your goals in production speed and capacity. Based on North American standards, and our family values, we stand behind the safety and reliability of the equipment we produce.

We also offer services such as production consulting, project management, plant relocation, foundation design, detailed manufacturing drawings, installation supervision and alignment by laser, as well as after sales service and spare parts.

We offer flexible solutions to meet your cable making demands. This may include custom modifications, upgrading of individual components, factory reconditioned equipment, as well as integrating new and existing sections.

KALMARK maintains its commitment to Canadian Manufacturing through our latest expansion of a 44,000 square foot building in Simcoe, Ontario.

We provide customized solutions to Canadian, US, and International wire and cable makers.

1986-1994

L. Kalmar establishes Cabletrade, getting into business making machinery.

1990

L. Kalmar files patent for side-loading Wire Twisting Machine.

1995

The KALMARK brand is established.

2003

KALMARK re-positions itself, selling internationally; becoming the number one preferred brand in Asian Markets.

2012

Introduced a new design for 2.2m & 3.0m Single Twist Roll-Form Stranding Line for to up 61 by 500mm².

2013

Research & Development produces the Interlock Strip Rewinding System, to expand Interlock Armouring line of equipment.

2016

Introduces a new front-loading 50mm Interlock machine with adjustable angle tooling head.

Leading Industry Innovation.

KALMARK constantly innovates and develops technologies best suited to current industry trends. Whether it our newly developed 150mm Armouring Machine or our complimentary Strip Rewinding System, we have the solutions suitable to meet your needs.

Our comprehensive approach to business is seen through each step of the process; from fabrication of simple parts, to building and assembly, to real-world testing and in-house operations.

Cut and Folded

We use the most modern technologies such as folded steel, rather than tubing; minimizing welds.

Pneumatic Operation

Our equipment uses pneumatics for safety and control circuits, rather than all-electric design;
no more slip rings!

Quality Built

We employ proper welding technique. Check for yourself. We don't cover them up, as many companies do these days.