Metal manufacturing and automation for aerospace, defense, and construction
Apex is a 225-person metal fabrication and automation shop built on traditional industrial CAD/CAM and control systems (Siemens, Allen-Bradley, CATIA, SolidWorks). The hiring surge is concentrated in manufacturing and operations roles, with a parallel focus on new process development and robotic cell deployment — indicating a shift toward higher-touch automation rather than simple job-shop scaling. Unresolved friction around NADCAP compliance, collections, and billing suggests internal process gaps that outpaced their growth.
Apex Industries manufactures precision metal components, assemblies, and access-control solutions for aerospace, defense, construction, and industrial customers. Founded in 1961 as a repair shop, the company evolved into a diversified operation spanning CNC machining, sheet metal fabrication, product development, and automation integration. They operate from Moncton, New Brunswick, with approximately 225 employees. The business serves OEMs and end-users across aerospace, naval, food & beverage, oil & gas, and architectural hardware sectors. Current work includes robotic manufacturing cell deployment, process standardization, and a quick-ship program to reduce lead times.
Apex specializes in CNC machining, sheet metal fabrication, steel doors, architectural hardware, and electronic access control systems. They also provide automation integration and robotic cell deployment for manufacturing customers.
Apex serves aerospace, defense, naval & marine, construction & architecture, optical, consumer products, packaged goods, food & beverage, and oil & gas sectors.
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