MarShield Custom Radiation Shielding Products provides radiation shielding solutions for the Medical and Nuclear Industries and is a division of Mars Metal Company. Marshield is an experienced and widely-proven partner for corporations, institutions, the military and government seeking a full-service provider of radiation protection solutions.
Experience
Since 1979, MarShield lead radiation protection, storage and shielding products have brought value to various commercial markets including nuclear, medical, veterinary, and dental as well as institutions and government bodies engaged in scientific research through to military operations and national defence. Today MarShield designs and manufactures products for clients in the USA, Canada and targeted international markets worldwide.
Our quality management system is certified to both ISO 9001:2015 and CSA N299.3-16.
Facilities
MarShield has 2 locations with over 50,000 sq ft of manufacturing and warehouse space located in Burlington, Ontario – the industrial centre of Canada. This significant advantage provides close proximity to major power and nuclear plants, access to key raw material markets, as well as strong local infrastructures for truck, rail, air or ocean freight. This location also allows us to tap into a highly-skilled workforce to uphold our rigorous quality standards.
Partnership
MarShield draws expertise from its diverse parent, Mars Metal Company. Mars Metal supplies a wide variety of industries including: Nuclear, Medical, Material Handling, Aerospace and Marine. Mars Metal has developed defined processes for quality assurance to satisfy the unique standards for each of these industries.
Please contact us to quote on any shielding application – our expertise is always a phone call away at 1-800-381-5335.
US Government Contract Requirements
MarShield is a long-term supplier to many US Government Agencies. Products manufactured by MarShield in Canada, a qualifying country under the Trade Agreements Act, compete on an equal basis with U.S.-made products, as outlined in Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) Part 25 and the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) Part 225.
Awards
Year | Award / Achievement | Division |
---|---|---|
1994 | Chamber of Commerce Outstanding Export Merit Award | MarsMetal |
1995 | Chamber of Commerce Outstanding Export Achievement Award | MarsMetal & MarsKeel |
1995 | Ontario Top 100 Entrepreneurs of the Year : Ontario Business Report | Kevin Milne, CEO |
1996 | Ontario Top 100 Entrepreneurs of the Year : Ontario Business Report | Kevin Milne, CEO |
2000 | Blue Ribbon Award of Honour in recognition of philanthropic partnership with Hospital for Sick Children | Mars Metal Company |
2002 | Babcock & Wilcox Award for Outstanding Performance and dedication of a Supplier | MarsMetal |
2008 | Chamber of Commerce Excellence in Manufacturing Award | Mars Metal Company |
2011 | Certificate of Achievement to Environmental Leadership and Sustainabilty | Mars Metal Company |
2012 | Chamber of Commerce Excellence in Manufacturing Award | Marshield |
2016 | Awarded Tier1 Supplier to Darlington / Bruce Power Facilities | MarShield |
2019 | Awarded and Accredited NEW ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System | MarShield/Mars Metal Company |
2020 | Awarded and Accredited CSA N299.3-16 Quality Assurance Standard | Mars Metal Company/MarShield |