About FortiFab
Family-owned fabrication with 50+ years behind every quote
FortiFab Manufacturing Inc. is a family-owned Langley, BC sheet metal, welding, forming, perforation, and assembly shop supporting commercial, industrial, and infrastructure projects across Western Canada and the Pacific Northwest.
50+Years
Fabricating in Langley since the early 1970s
450+Clients
Commercial, industrial, and infrastructure buyers served
16,000+Parts
Unique parts programmed and fabricated
We've been fabricating sheet metal, welding assemblies, and forming components in Langley since the early 1970s. The shop has grown from a small family operation into a multi-process facility supporting infrastructure, industrial, and commercial work across Western Canada and the Pacific Northwest.
What we do
We keep fabrication, forming, welding, and assembly under one roof so buyers don't have to coordinate across multiple vendors. We review files for manufacturability before production starts, quote with real project context, and support repeat-order relationships where the second run is faster than the first.
Where we're headed
We're investing in cobotics, plate rolling, and automation to expand capacity for infrastructure assemblies — enclosures, formed components, and welded subassemblies — while staying responsive enough for custom and short-run work. The goal is a shop that scales without losing the project-level attention that repeat buyers depend on.
Shop-floor proof
Built to answer, “Can this shop actually make my part?”
FortiFab combines family ownership with visible production capability: cutting, forming, welding, rolling, hardware, and assembly workflows that help buyers qualify the shop before a phone call.
- DXF, STEP, PDF, DWG, and BOM packages reviewed for quote readiness
- Enclosures, formed panels, brackets, guards, ducting, welded subassemblies, and rolled components
- Family-owned continuity backed by a current shop-floor team, not just executive contacts
Modern forming and sheet-metal equipment
Amada fiber laser cutting, turret punching, robotic press-brake forming, PEM insertion, DAVI plate rolling, perforation planning, and assembly support under one Langley roof.
Welding and manufacturability review
Fronius and LightWELD-supported welding workflows, file review before production, and practical feedback on bends, hardware, finish, packaging, and repeat-order readiness.
Commercial logistics discipline
RFQ intake, documentation-minded quoting, Western Canada service coverage, and cross-border coordination for Pacific Northwest projects when the work fits FortiFab capability.
Leadership and shop-floor team
The people behind the work
FortiFab is led by a family ownership team, supported by the welders, operators, programmers, and production staff shown throughout the shop.
Frank Kaulbars
CEO
Rowena Davies
CFO
Jordan Kaulbars
CTO
Our Heritage
Fortifab Manufacturing Inc.'s story is deeply rooted in a rich heritage of craftsmanship. Our origins trace back to Prussia, where the blacksmith lineage "Kalis" and farmer lineage "Baras" merged to create the surname "Kaulbars." Siegfried Kaulbars, carrying this legacy, immigrated to Canada in 1950, initially working as a uranium miner in Ontario. His wife, Gisela, followed him to their new home.
Encouraged by Hartwell, founder of ECCO Heating, Siegfried established Sieg's in 1973, laying the foundation for what would eventually become Fortifab. Under his guidance, the company grew and prospered, with his son Frank Kaulbars learning the trade and contributing to significant projects like the Vancouver Skytrain panels.
In 2017, as Siegfried and Gisela prepared for retirement, Frank and his son Jordan envisioned a new chapter. This led to the establishment of Fortifab Manufacturing Inc. in 2018, marking a new era of innovation and growth in precision fabrication.
By blending our deep-rooted craftsmanship with cutting-edge technology, Fortifab remains committed to precision, quality, and innovation. Our heritage of excellence, dating back to the blacksmiths and farmers of Prussia, continues to guide us as we expand into new industries, develop advanced manufacturing techniques, and optimize processes for the future.
Our History
Sieg's Origins (1970-1980)
Sieg's Origins (1970-1980)
In 1970, Siegfried Kaulbars began his journey when he bought two hand spinning lathes and crafted metal products at home after his day job. By 1972, the company was incorporated in Delta, BC, and acquired a 22-ton punch press for product designs. In 1973, they established their first shop in Langley, BC, with their first automatic template metal spinning machine to improve production.
Sieg's Growth (1981-1996)
Sieg's Growth (1981-1996)
In 1981, two DENN automatics were added to produce galvanized and regular steel products. By 1995, they acquired a Haeger PEM press. In 1996, Sieg's moved into a 20,000 square foot shop.
Sieg's Expansion (1997-2014)
Sieg's Expansion (1997-2014)
1997 saw the addition of a 44-ton punch press for automatic circle cutting up to 14" diameter. In 1998, they acquired two Accurpress brake presses (10ft and 6ft). In 1999, they got a Finn-power A1. By 2000, they added the Giotto-400 spinning lathe for parts up to 39". In 2014, they retrofitted two DENN 390 automatic spinning lathes with new computers and hydraulics.
Birth of Fortifab (2018)
Birth of Fortifab (2018)
In 2018, Jordan and Frank Kaulbars established Fortifab Manufacturing, bringing with them the Finnpower punch press, Haeger PEM press, and Accurpress brake presses from Sieg's.
Fortifab's Innovation Era (2019-Present)
Fortifab's Innovation Era (2019-Present)
2019 marked the acquisition of one of the first Amada fiber lasers. In 2020, we acquired one of the first robotic/automatic tool changing press brakes (Amada 3-meter long HG1003 ATC). 2021 saw the addition of Fronius iWave and TPSI. In 2024, we achieved another milestone by acquiring one of the first robotic fiber lasers in Canada.
Future Vision (2024-2030)
Future Vision (2024-2030)
FortiFab continues to invest in cobotics, advanced welding systems, plate rolling capacity, and automation to support growing demand for infrastructure fabrication. The focus is on expanding capability for enclosures, formed assemblies, and welded subassemblies while maintaining the responsiveness and project flexibility that repeat buyers depend on.
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