Founded in 1938, Akhurst is one of North America’s largest independent machinery distributors, with five branches strategically located across Canada, along with a sales office dedicated to their U.S. customer base. Akhurst Machinery Group also includes the operations of Cantek America Inc. and Leadermac USA who are set up to distribute equipment directly and through dealers throughout the United States. With sales and service staff strategically located across Canada and the US, Akhurst can offer their customers local support that is unparalleled in the industry. Working as a full-service organization, they can assist you with the selection of your equipment, financing, installation, training, parts support, and after-sales service. Cantek America Inc. | Leading and providing solid wood and panel processing machinery with top design quality and excellent overall dollar value for the North American market since 1985. Leadermac USA | Manufacturing moulders to the highest quality standards and offering the latest technology together with the greatest productivity at the lowest unit cost since 1972.
LAWER S.P.A.
awer is a leading Italian company specializing in the design and manufacturing of automatic weighing, dosing, and dispensing systems for industrial applications. With decades of experience, Lawer supports companies operating in the rubber, masterbatch, plastics, and chemical sectors, helping them optimize production processes through precision, efficiency, and reliability. Our solutions are engineered to handle powders, granules, and liquids with high accuracy, ensuring consistent product quality and full process control. From standalone systems to fully integrated automation lines, Lawer provides tailor-made technologies designed to meet the specific needs of each customer. Innovation is at the core of our approach. We continuously invest in research and development to enhance performance, reduce waste, and improve sustainability across production processes. Our systems are designed to minimize material loss, reduce manual operations, and increase overall plant efficiency. Beyond technology, Lawer stands for partnership. We work closely with our clients from the initial project phase to installation and after-sales support, ensuring a seamless and reliable experience worldwide. Headquartered in Italy, Lawer serves an international market, delivering high-quality solutions that combine engineering excellence with flexibility and customer focus. | With over 50 years of experience, Lawer is a global leader in the design and manufacture of automatic weighing and dosing systems. Established in 1970 in Italy to serve the textile industry, Lawer successfully applied its know-how in precision dosing to other demanding sectors—such as technical rubber, color masterbatch, and tire manufacturing. Lawer systems are engineered for maximum repeatability, ensuring that each batch is identical to the next. This level of control is essential for companies seeking consistent product quality, reduced variability, and compliance with rigorous production standards. Our solutions guarantee full traceability and process control, while enabling significant cost savings through precise raw material management and minimized waste. By increasing efficiency and reducing rework, Lawer systems help manufacturers to boost productivity. All Lawer equipment is 100% designed and manufactured in Italy, combining mechanical excellence with digital integration. An efficient after-sales network in China, Turkey, and the United States ensures responsive service and long-term support worldwide. | Lawer, an Italian company founded in 1970, has developed advanced technologies and know-how in the automatic weighing of powder and liquid products. Their expertise in single- or multi-weighing systems has made them a trusted partner in the food industry. Continuous investments in safety and improvement of the working environment further enhance the reliability and efficiency of their systems. | Founded in 1970, Lawer is an Italian company specialized in industrial weighing systems. It has developed advanced technologies and know-how in the automatic weighing of powder and liquid products, including pigments, additives, and chemicals, as well as single- or multi-weighing systems, and equipment for the preparation of compounds, masterbatch, handling and packaging systems. Its products, solutions and services supply the technical rubber, tire, masterbatch industries. | Founded in 1970, Lawer is an Italian company specialized in industrial weighing systems. It has developed advanced technologies and know-how in the automatic weighing of powder and liquid products, including pigments, additives, and chemicals, as well as single- or multi-weighing systems, and equipment for the preparation of compounds, fillers, masterbatch, handling and packaging systems. Its products, solutions and services supply the technical rubber, tire, color masterbatch industries to increase reliability, safety, and efficiency.
LASERCRAFT TECHNOLOGIES
Custom sheet metal manufacturing. Laser and Saw cutting, welding (MIG,TIG,Laser), Press Brake, Machining, Assembly/Kitting, Finishing.
LARSON TOOL & STAMPING CO.
Founded in 1920, Larson Tool is a 5th-generation, family-owned medium-to-high volume contract manufacturer specializing in deep draw and precision metal stamping. Complete in-house prototyping, process development, tool build, & production. Press capacity to 450 tons, bed size to 120″ x 60″, draw depths of up to 22″. Assembly, welding, waterjet, machining & value-added operations.
KVAL Inc.
Kval Machinery (www.kvalinc.com) sets the standard for residential and commercial door equipment, specializing in high quality and innovative CNC machines for door manufacturers and distributors alike. Kval is family-owned and operated and has served the woodworking industry since 1947. The company was founded in 1947 by A.A Kvalheim, a Norwegian cabinet-making carpenter who utilized his skillset and ingenuity to design and build revolutionary machinery. Since inception in the mid 40’s, KVAL has focused its efforts on providing its customers with innovative equipment of the highest quality while instilling teamwork, honesty, and integrity throughout. KVAL maintains its high-quality product by controlling each step of the manufacturing process here in the United States. Within the KVAL facility, raw steel is received and finished machinery is shipped; we design, cut, machine, weld, paint, wire, and program each and every machine “in-house” with the best components and materials available. As KVAL has past our 75th year servicing the woodworking industry, the 3rd and 4th Generations continue to grow the KVAL legacy by leading the industry in CNC technology, state-of-the-art machine software, robust safety features and provides our customers with cutting edge support solutions.
KURT MANUFACTURING
More than 75 years of manufacturing. expertise, 100% employee-owned and operating over 500,000 sq. ft. of manufacturing space. Kurt provides complex machining services, including right angle head machining and vertical and horizontal milling and turning. Kurt Die Casting offers both aluminum and zinc casting services with a variety of alloys and inhouse machining capabilities.