Mars Metal – Specialty Casting Division is a division of Mars Metal Company, a lead casting, lead fabrication, and finishing facility. Established in 1979, Mars Metal Company manufactures specialized lead products for customers in a variety of industries worldwide.
Along with these customer driven designs, we manufacture and supply medical/x-ray/radiation shielding products for our MarShield Division, which includes the nuclear, medical, veterinary, and dental industries.
At Mars Metal, our diverse production facilities include capabilities of producing precision lead castings from less than 1 lb. to over 250,000 lbs in single, continuous pours.
Our customer driven focus allows us to excel at all aspects of customer service including component scheduling, on time delivery, design support, and material consultation, that is unparalleled in our industry. Our worldwide shipping services, efficiently expedites our products to every corner of the globe.
Safe Material Policy
At Mars Metal we recognize our responsibility to provide leadership in the provision of a safe and healthy working environment. We are certified by the Ministry of the Environment.
Mission Statement
It is our Mission at Mars Metal Company to provide service to our customers to the highest possible standard. We will strive to supply products that exceed our client’s expectations in design, quality, and reliability.
Corporate Values
- Always produce high quality products
- Excel in customer satisfaction
- Always provide respectable communication
- Always practice ethical business standards
- Safe material handling, recycling and environmental controls at all times
Our quality management system is certified to both ISO 9001:2015 and CSA N299.3-16.
Additional Mars Metal Company Divisions
MarsKeel – www.marskeel.com
MarShield – www.marshield.com
Us Government Contract Requirements
Mars Metal is a long-term supplier to many US Government Agencies. Products manufactured by Mars Metal 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 | Milestone | Recognition Details | Division |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | Chamber of Commerce Outstanding Export Merit Award | Recognized for export performance and international business growth. | Mars Metal |
| 1995 | Chamber of Commerce Outstanding Export Achievement Award | Awarded for continued excellence in exporting Canadian manufactured products. | Mars Metal & MarsKeel |
| 1995 | Ontario Top 100 Entrepreneurs of the Year, Ontario Business Report | Recognition of leadership and entrepreneurial achievement. | Kevin Milne, CEO |
| 1996 | Ontario Top 100 Entrepreneurs of the Year, Ontario Business Report | Second consecutive recognition for sustained business leadership. | Kevin Milne, CEO |
| 2000 | Blue Ribbon Award of Honour, Hospital for Sick Children | Recognition of philanthropic partnership and community support. | Mars Metal Company |
| 2002 | Babcock & Wilcox Award for Outstanding Supplier Performance | Awarded for performance, reliability, and dedication as a key supplier. | Mars Metal |
| 2008 | Chamber of Commerce Excellence in Manufacturing Award | Recognized for manufacturing excellence and operational performance. | Mars Metal Company |
| 2011 | Certificate of Achievement for Environmental Leadership & Sustainability | Recognition of environmental responsibility and sustainable manufacturing practices. | Mars Metal Company |
| 2012 | Chamber of Commerce Excellence in Manufacturing Award | Awarded for continued manufacturing excellence. | MarShield |
| 2016 | Tier 1 Supplier, Darlington & Bruce Power Nuclear Facilities | Approved as a Tier 1 supplier supporting Ontario nuclear generating stations. | MarShield |
| 2019 | ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System Certification | Accredited quality management system supporting regulated industrial, medical, and nuclear work. | MarShield / Mars Metal Company |
| 2020 | CSA N299.3 16 Quality Assurance Certification | Certified quality assurance program for nuclear grade supply and manufacturing. | Mars Metal Company / MarShield |
| 2025 | Official Ambassador, Canadians for CANDU | Recognized for contribution to Canada’s nuclear supply chain and support of Canadian nuclear technology. | MarShield |
| 2025 | OCNI Membership, Organization of Canadian Nuclear Industries | Accepted as a member of Canada’s national nuclear industry association. | MarShield |
| 2026 | Contract Security Program (CSP), Designated Organization Screening (DOS) | Registered under PSPC’s Contract Security Program, enabling participation in government and defence related contracts. | Marswell Metal Industries Ltd. |
| 2026 | Defence Supply Chain Participation, Irving Shipbuilding | Through its parent company, contributing to Canada’s National Shipbuilding Strategy as a supplier to Irving Shipbuilding. | Marswell Metal Industries Ltd. |
| 2026 | Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) | Engagement with the world’s leading radiology and medical imaging community. | MarShield |
| 2026 | Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging (SNMMI) | Participation in the global professional community advancing nuclear medicine and molecular imaging. | MarShield |
| 2026 | American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) | Engagement with the international radiation oncology and cancer treatment community. | MarShield |
| 2026 | Canadian Radiation Protection Association (CRPA) | Participation in Canada’s professional association focused on radiation safety and protection. | MarShield |
| 2026 | Registered with Canada’s Controlled Goods Program (CGP) | This registration authorizes the company to examine, possess, and transfer controlled goods in accordance with the Defence Production Act and the Controlled Goods Regulations. CGP Registration # CG24479 | Marswell Metal Industries Ltd. |




