GUELPH, CANADA, Monday April 28, 2025 – Arrow Machine and Fabrication Group (AMFG) in Guelph, Canada, and XGP Canada in Cambridge, Canada, announced today their new strategic alliance which will strengthen their collective position in the metalworking and engineered industrial products space.
The new entity, XGP Arrow, integrates XGP’s specialty in steel racking and protective packaging solutions with Arrow’s end-to-end design, engineering, machining, fabrication, finishing, and assembly services, providing North American OEMs with a one-stop solution for all their manufacturing, packaging, and shipping requirements.
The result of this innovative approach helps optimize and protect the manufacturing supply chain from virtually any disruption, keeping projects moving forward during challenging market conditions.
XGP Canada’s CEO, Jean Martin, has accepted the role of XGP Arrow’s president. He oversees a large team of metal protective packaging designers, engineers, fabricators, and assemblers, all dedicated to creating to-spec products that prioritize quality, durability, and effectiveness. He will report to Michael Ritchie, President and CEO of Arrow Machine and Fabrication Group.
“Creating this new partnership is an excellent move for our company,” says Mr. Martin. “We’ve seen a significant growth trajectory in both our American and Canadian businesses since our launch in 2013, and we’re confident that this alliance will further establish us as a North American leader as we open up to additional markets and help more customers achieve sustainable success.”
This new alliance also gives XGP Arrow customers access to Arrow Machine and Fabrication Group’s integrated network of engineering-focused design, metalworking, and assembly solutions. This network consists of four specialized divisions: Arrow Off-Road, Arrow Engineered Products, Kenona/Arrow Automotive, and Arrow Precision Machining. It is fueled by over 900 team members across 12 production facilities in three countries and over 22 strategic supply partnerships in Asia.
This scalability allows manufacturers to consolidate their manufacturing needs, including the safe packaging and transport of their finished metal parts, components, and products, under one company. With Arrow XGP, manufacturers can optimize project scheduling, improve efficiencies, and build bigger profits with this unique, one-stop solution.
“XGP Arrow is the game-changer our industry needs to help create sustainable profitability for our customers,” says Mr. Ritchie. “The entire Arrow family is looking forward to working with Jean and his team to transform the manufacturing supply chain and preserve the growth of our industry as a whole.”
About XGP Arrow
XPG Arrow is a strategic partnership between XPG Canada and Arrow Machine & Fabrication Group. Its team of specialized engineers uses advanced technology to design and fabricate customized, high-quality returnable steel racking, bins, and other protective packaging solutions for Tier 1, Tier 2, and leading OEMs in the automotive and industrial sectors. XGP Arrow has multiple production facilities across North America.
SOURCE: XGP ARROW
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Jean Martin, President, XGP Arrow
Michael Ritchie, President and CEO, Arrow Machine and Fabrication Group