Verified Nov 2026
CNC Machining
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Toronto, Ontario
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Since 1946
NWI Precision is a specialty manufacturer headquartered in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, founded in 1946 and originally known as Paramount Gear Limited. The company employs 200 to 500 people and focuses on CNC machining of cylindrical components, including turbine engine shafts and helicopter masts, primarily from Inconel alloys. It serves the aerospace, automotive, electric-vehicle, military-defense, industrial-equipment, and nuclear sectors. In 2026, the company reported installing a new automated machining line that includes a Mazak Integrex i-250H STN machine.
NWI Precision at a glance
Revenue
$10-50M
Est. band
Employees
200-500
Founded
1946
Headquarters
Toronto, Ontario
Certifications
AS9100 · ISO 9001 · Nadcap
Industries
Automotive
Electric Vehicles
Military & Defense
Industrial Equipment
Aerospace
STABILITY SIGNALS
Established & active
80 years in operation (founded 1946).
Holds AS9100, ISO 9001, Nadcap certification(s) per public sources.
Overview
NWI Precision is a specialty manufacturer headquartered in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, founded in 1946 and originally known as Paramount Gear Limited. The company employs 200 to 500 people and focuses on CNC machining of cylindrical components, including turbine engine shafts and helicopter masts, primarily from Inconel alloys. It serves the aerospace, automotive, electric-vehicle, military-defense, industrial-equipment, and nuclear sectors. In 2026, the company reported installing a new automated machining line that includes a Mazak Integrex i-250H STN machine.
At a glance
Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
Founded | 1946 |
Headquarters | Toronto, Ontario |
Employees | 200-500 |
Revenue | $10-50M (estimated) |
Primary capability | CNC Machining |
Certifications | AS9100 · ISO 9001 · Nadcap |
What NWI Precision makes
The company holds AS9100, ISO 9001, and Nadcap certifications and has supplied critical components for CANDU reactors since 1967 under CSA N285.0 and CSA N299.2 standards.
Products and capabilities described on the company's own site include Assembly, Gear, Machining, Glass, Steel (source: nwiprecision.com).
Certifications
NWI Precision is associated with the following certifications in public sources. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part:
AS9100 — nwiprecision.com
ISO 9001 — nwiprecision.com
Nadcap — nwiprecision.com
Latest developments
2026-10-07 — NWI Precision celebrates 80 years in business (canadianmetalworking.com)
2026-07-28 — We are excited to welcome Hardutt Bhawan, MBA (Finance), C.I.M, C.MGR. to the NWI Precision Leadership team as our new Director of Finance! | NWI Precision (linkedin.com)
2026-04-14 — Our new Mazak Integrex i-250H STN has officially arrived, with installation now underway for our new automated machining line. | NWI Precision (linkedin.com)
2026-03-24 — We are increasing production capacity on a critical helicopter mast program with our DN Solutions SMX 3100LS automation project. | NWI Precision (linkedin.com)
2026-03-17 — As construction progresses on the new training and mock-up facility for the Pickering Nuclear Generating Station, we are honored to support this critical initiative as a supplier of End Fitting assemblies for … | NWI Precision (linkedin.com)
2026-03-06 — NWI Precision is laying the foundation — literally — for a major advancement in our nuclear manufacturing capabilities. (linkedin.com)
Company details
NWI Precision is privately held, operates from a 120,000-square-foot facility in North York, Ontario, and in March 2026 reported supplying end fitting assemblies for the Pickering Nuclear Generating Station training facility. NWI Precision was founded in 1946, has an estimated 200-500 employees, and is headquartered in Toronto, Ontario. On the LightSource stability read it is rated "Established & active": 80 years in operation (founded 1946). Holds AS9100, ISO 9001, Nadcap certification(s) per public sources.
Frequently asked questions
What does NWI Precision make?
NWI Precision is a specialty manufacturer headquartered in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, founded in 1946 and originally known as Paramount Gear Limited. The company employs 200 to 500 people and focuses on CNC machining of cylindrical components, including turbine engine shafts and helicopter masts, primarily from Inconel alloys. It serves the aerospace, automotive, electric-vehicle, military-defense, industrial-equipment, and nuclear sectors. In 2026, the company reported installing a new automated machining line that includes a Mazak Integrex i-250H STN machine.
Where is NWI Precision headquartered?
NWI Precision is headquartered in Toronto, Ontario.
When was NWI Precision founded?
NWI Precision was founded in 1946.
How big is NWI Precision?
NWI Precision has an estimated 200-500 employees, with revenue in the $10-50M range (estimated).
What certifications does NWI Precision hold?
NWI Precision lists AS9100 · ISO 9001 · Nadcap on its website. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part.
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