Industrial Retrofit
Contractor — BC
Millwright-led retrofits for existing industrial equipment and production systems. Equipment upgrades, line changeovers, drive system retrofits, and machinery repurposing — executed within planned shutdown windows with precision reinstallation and alignment.
Red Seal certified. CWB W47.1 welding. ISN and Avetta approved. IUOE Local 115.
Urgent equipment failure requiring immediate action? We respond around the clock.
Retrofit Types
What We Retrofit
Mechanical retrofits for BC industrial plants modernizing existing equipment rather than full capital replacement.
Equipment Upgrades
Upgrading existing production machinery — motor replacements, drive system upgrades, improved controls integration, and mechanical retrofits that extend equipment life.
Production Line Changeovers
Reconfiguring existing production lines for new product formats, different throughput requirements, or updated process flow. Mechanical modifications with minimal new capital.
Drive System Retrofits
Replacing legacy drive systems — from fixed-speed to VFD-driven configurations, or upgrading mechanical drives to improve efficiency and reduce maintenance overhead.
Equipment Repurposing
Adapting existing equipment for a new application or process. Mechanical modifications, mounting changes, and integration into the updated plant configuration.
Structural Modifications
Millwright and welding support for structural modifications to equipment bases, mezzanines, and support structures required for the retrofit.
Facility Reconfigurations
Equipment relocations, line reconfigurations, and plant layout changes. Teardown, relocation, reinstallation, and alignment — coordinated as a single scope.
Capabilities
Retrofit Execution Scope
Mechanical modifications, welding, and precision reinstallation — all under one contractor.
Retrofit Planning & Execution
- Pre-retrofit scoping with your engineering or operations team
- Sequenced execution to minimize production impact
- Multi-task coordination across millwright and welding scopes
- Phased execution when partial operation must be maintained
Mechanical Modifications
- Equipment teardown and reconfiguration
- Custom mounting and base modifications
- Drive train modifications and replacements
- Coupling and shaft modifications for new configurations
Precision Alignment After Retrofit
- Shaft and coupling alignment post-modification
- Motor and drive alignment after installation
- Verification that modified system meets design tolerances
- Alignment documentation before production restart
Welding & Fabrication Support
- CWB W47.1 certified welding on the same scope
- Custom fabrication for retrofit-specific components
- Structural welds and equipment base modifications
- One contractor for millwright and welding requirements
Commissioning & Startup
- Mechanical commissioning after retrofit execution
- Verification of all modified systems before production restart
- Startup support and troubleshooting
- Handoff to operations with documentation
Shutdown-Window Execution
- Retrofit scoped to fit your planned downtime window
- Pre-retrofit staging of materials and components
- Self-sufficient crews — no facility supervision required
- On-time execution to minimize production loss
Process
How a Retrofit Engagement Works
Scoped before the shutdown. Executed within the window. Aligned and commissioned before restart.
Equipment upgrades and line modifications planned to minimize production impact
Define the Retrofit Scope
Call to describe the existing equipment, the desired end state, and any access or production constraints. We review drawings or site-visit as needed to confirm scope.
Plan & Quote
We sequence the retrofit, confirm parts and materials, and align execution with your shutdown schedule. Transparent pricing before anything starts.
Execute & Commission
Retrofit executed within the planned window. Alignment and commissioning completed. Equipment handed back verified and ready for production.
Why Raider — and Why It Matters
Most problems with millwright contractors come down to the same things. Here's what we hear — and what we do differently.
Common Frustrations
- Waiting days for a callback on emergency equipment failures
- Contractors who quote one price and bill another
- Generic tradespeople unfamiliar with industrial tolerances
- Crews that need hand-holding on-site — wasting your maintenance team
- Shops with no WCB or site compliance documentation
How Raider Is Different
- 24/7 emergency response — call and get a real person, not a voicemail
- Red Seal certified millwrights who understand industrial equipment
- Transparent quotes confirmed before work begins — no surprises
- Self-sufficient crews that work around your access windows and production schedule
- WCB compliant, insured, mobile and site-ready from day one
Credentials
Certified & Site-Ready
Documentation ready for industrial facility access — procurement clearance without delays.
Red Seal Certified
Interprovincial Red Seal — the journeyman benchmark for millwright trades in Canada.
WCB Compliant
WorkSafeBC registered and current. Full site compliance documentation before mobilization.
Fully Insured
Comprehensive liability coverage for on-site industrial retrofit work in BC.
ISN Approved
ISNetworld prequalified — on the approved vendor lists of major industrial operators.
Avetta Approved
Avetta-verified contractor — used by major industrial clients to vet and approve contractors.
IUOE Local 115
Unionized millwright trades under IUOE Local 115 — skilled and accountable.
Coverage
Service Area
Based in Maple Ridge, we execute industrial retrofits throughout Greater Vancouver, the Fraser Valley, and BC. Active retrofit work in Vancouver, Burnaby, Surrey, Richmond, Coquitlam, North Vancouver, Langley, Abbotsford, Chilliwack, Maple Ridge, and Vancouver Island. Province-wide for major project scopes.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Get In Touch
Scope Your Retrofit
Call to describe the equipment and the desired outcome. We scope the retrofit honestly — confirming what makes sense and what doesn't before anything starts.
Call (672) 514-0234Why Raider for Industrial Retrofits?
- Red Seal certified millwrights — precision modifications to industrial standards
- ISN and Avetta approved — no procurement delays
- CWB welding on the same scope — millwright and welding under one contractor
- Shutdown-window execution — retrofits planned to fit your downtime
- Alignment and commissioning included — not an afterthought
Hours
Mon–Fri 8AM–5PM
24/7 Emergency Available
Based In
Maple Ridge, BC
Serving Greater Vancouver & BC
Raider Industrial Services provides Red Seal certified industrial retrofit contractor services across Greater Vancouver, the Fraser Valley, and British Columbia. Millwright-led equipment upgrades, production line modifications, drive system retrofits, and machinery repurposing for industrial plants in Surrey, Burnaby, Langley, Abbotsford, Chilliwack, Maple Ridge, Coquitlam, Richmond, North Vancouver, and Vancouver Island. ISN and Avetta approved. IUOE Local 115. CWB W47.1 welding available.