DROP History

1955-2005

Design & Manufacture of Sprockets as QM industries

2006

Sprocket line acquired from QM Bearings / Timken and new facility constructed in Prince George BC Canada dedicated to sprockets 

2007-2009

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Additional sprocket line acquired from Cannon Sprockets and additional manufacturing plant located in Vancouver BC Canada

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Introduction of new Super-Alloys and advanced through hardened materials

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2010-2012​

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Opened new 22000 ft integrated sprocket manufacturing facility. On the Canadian/ US Border

Added additional advanced manufacturing equipment to maintain same or next day deliveries  

2013-2016

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Implementation of advanced Material Resource Planning System ERP, MRP and CRM

2016

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Facility expansion adding an additional 13,000 sqft of manufacturing capacity along with 3 new advance cutting and machining cells 

2017-2018

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Additional material hardening, processing and fabrication facilities