Mars Metal Heads to Irving Shipbuilding’s 3rd Annual Supplier and Awards Day
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Mars Metal Company/MarShield, Burlington, ON
Posted on Oct 6, 2026
On Friday, October 9, Mars Metal will be in Halifax for Irving Shipbuilding’s 3rd annual Supplier and Awards Day. The event brings together representatives from more than 35 suppliers to recognize excellence across Irving’s supply chain. We are proud to be counted among them.
A Part of Canada’s National Shipbuilding Strategy
In March, Mars Metal was awarded a multi-million-dollar, multi-year subcontract from Irving Shipbuilding to produce lead ballast components for the Royal Canadian Navy’s River-class destroyers under Canada’s National Shipbuilding Strategy. Every component is manufactured at our Burlington, Ontario facility using 100 % Canadian-sourced materials and Canadian labour.
Read more about our partnership with Irving Shipbuilding.
Marine Ballasts Built to Defence Standards
Through our MarsKeel division, Mars Metal produces reliable internal ballast for defence applications. We’re ISO 9001 certified for quality management, CSA N299.3-16 certified, and registered under the Controlled Goods Program.
Meet Our Team in Halifax
Mars Metal is grateful to Irving Shipbuilding for the invitation, and we are looking forward to celebrating the suppliers who keep this program moving. Kevin Milne, President, and Bill Souter, Custom Keel Sales & Design, will be representing Mars Metal. If you are attending, come by and say Hello! We would welcome the chance to connect with fellow suppliers and the Irving team.
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