VB Steel is a family-owned custom steel fabrication and welding shop located in Chisholm, Ontario, just outside North Bay. Owned and operated by Ian and Lisa Van Blyderveen, the shop serves residential, commercial, industrial, and institutional projects. Its work includes custom metal pieces that are made in-house instead of imported products offered again for sale. VB Steel focuses on practical metalwork with careful fit and finish for customers across Northern Ontario.
Projects can require parts that fit established dimensions and hold up under demanding conditions at work sites. VB Steel provides steel structure fabrication for industrial, commercial, institutional, and residential projects throughout Northern Ontario. Services include structural components, small structural steel projects, brackets, frames, custom reinforcements, beams, and columns. Qualified welders use MIG, Flux Core, and Stick processes for repairs, new work, installations, and made-to-order assemblies. Work can begin with project requirements, sketches, or pictures that clarify the requested result clearly.
"A clear sketch or description gives us a useful starting point for discussing dimensions, material, and finishing details. We can share a starting drawing and a screenshot for review before any cutting work begins. Then we can adjust requested details before fabrication begins on the approved metal piece. Careful preparation helps us do the job right from the approved concept through final fabrication," said a company spokesperson.
Ian Van Blyderveen has worked with metal for 26+ years in structural steel fabrication and custom fabrication. He is a Red Seal Certified Structural Plate Fitter/Welder and a CWB Certified Welding Supervisor. VB Steel holds CWB Division 2 certification and uses a hands-on process for project work. Fixturing means holding parts securely in position during fabrication to help maintain consistent fit before welding begins. Its work covers large, small, simple, and complex structures for projects across Canada over many years.
Projects needing corrosion-resistant material can use stainless steel fabrication through VB Steel's custom work services. Customers can bring an idea, drawing, picture, or clear description to begin a local project discussion. The shop carries square tubing, angles, flat bars, and plates in stock for applicable requirements. Other steel can be ordered when project specifications call for a particular material type or size. Functional components, fire pits, railings, gates, and décor receive the same careful fabrication attention at VB Steel.
About VB Steel
VB Steel is a Chisholm, Ontario custom steel fabrication and welding shop serving residential, commercial, and industrial needs. The company makes each item in-house, from custom components and structural work to signs, gates, and outdoor features. Family ownership guides responsive communication, precise workmanship, and practical service for customers throughout Northern Ontario and beyond. Visit vbsteel.ca to explore custom metal fabrication, welding, delivery, installation, and shipped products for Canadian projects.