About Us
About us
Owner & Operators – Ian and Lisa Van Blyderveen
Ian Van Blyderveen and his wife, Lisa Van Blyderveen, own and operate VB Steel. Ian began working with metal 26 years ago in structural steel fabrication and custom fabrication.
Ian is a Red Seal Certified Structural Plate Fitter/Welder and a CWB Certified Welding Supervisor. He has extensive experience with CNC processing and cutting equipment, robotic welding, and fixturing. He has processed and fabricated large, small, simple, and complex structures across Canada.
Vision & Mission
Our company is family-owned and operated, with over twenty-two years of industry experience. Our primary focus is precision and quality. We provide service for residential, commercial, and industrial applications. Every project is handled with care. Our skilled craftsmanship ensures quality products. We pride ourselves on honest, responsive communication. We are based in North Bay, Ontario, but we will ship any product to you.
Family-owned, 26+ years’ experience
Precision-Focused, Quality Craftsmanship
Residential, commercial, industrial service
Honest and responsive communication
North Bay based, Canada-wide shipping
Why VB Steel
We are CWB division 2 certified with extensive experience with CNC. We can create what you need, from one-offs to bulk fabrication, with our experienced team in a vast array of projects we offer dependable, efficient services.
Why Trust us
Trusted metalwork, proven performance, no shortcuts.VB Steel has more than 26 years of experience in fabricating residential, commercial, and industrial projects. Our Red Seal and CWB-certified team is equipped with modern tech and committed to quality on every job, from one-off custom builds to high-volume production.
30k+ successful projects and parts delivered
Got Questions? We’ve Got You Covered.
We receive many questions about our work. We have posted our top questions here, but if your question is not mentioned here, please use our contact us form.
Do we do custom work?
Yes, we ask for a clear description of what you are looking for, even pictures or sketches help. We then draw something up as a starting point and send you a screenshot. From there, we can modify/alter or cut as is. We want to make sure you are satisfied with your product.
How do you hang them?
There are many options. Depending on where you plan to hang/mount it, you can use trim nails, command Velcro tape, screws, or double-sided tape.
How do you cut the signs?
We use a CNC (Computer Numerical Control) Plasma cutter. The plasma cutter can cut up to 1” thick, and our table is 5’x10’.
Can you cut more than steel?
In theory, we can cut anything conductive. We have cut copper, brass, aluminum, and steel.
Do you sell steel?
Yes, we do. We carry a variety of square tubing, angles, flat bars, and plates in stock, and we can order anything you need.
What thickness of steel do you use for your signs?
We typically use 16-gauge steel, which works great for signs. For larger signs, we use 14-gauge steel and 11-gauge steel.
Do you offer different sizes?
We can make most designs larger, but making them smaller usually results in less detail.
What else do you do?
We can make almost anything from steel, from signs and fire pits to stairs, railings, gates, beams, and columns. We are certified by the CWB (Canadian Welding Bureau), which holds our welding to the highest standards.
Will my metal product rust?
Most of our products are powder-coated; the few exceptions will be noted. Powder coating is a process in which a powder is electrostatically sprayed onto the metal and then cured in an oven, usually between 350 and 420 degrees. If there are no blemishes exposing bare metal, your product is protected from the elements.
Do we ship?
Yes
Delivery & Installation Services
Delivery and installation available for North Bay and area.
Priced per order. Call or message us for more details.