Strategic Expansion Delivers Faster, Local Support, and Integrated Precision Services to Industrial Clients Across Canada
December 2025 | Milwaukee, WI –In-Place Machine Company, LLC (IPM), a globally recognized leader in precision on-site machining and engineering solutions, is pleased to announce the acquisition of On The Road Machining Ltd. (OTR Machining) of Port Colborne, Ontario, Canada. This acquisition supports IPM’s continued strategic growth initiative to expand field machining capabilities and strengthen its presence throughout North America.
A trusted provider of in-situ machining services, OTR Machining brings a strong customer base, skilled field machinists, and a solid reputation for responsiveness and reliability, adding valuable regional support to IPM’s growing Machining Services Division, which also includes Western Machine Works in Portland, OR, and BR Machine in Baton Rouge, LA.
“We’re proud to welcome On The Road Machining to the In-Place Machining Company team,” said Dean Flint, CEO of IPM. “This partnership enhances our ability to serve industrial customers throughout Canada with expert field machining services, while also supporting our broader mission to be the one source for all of their precision service needs – whether that’s in the field, in the shop, or through advanced measurement technologies.”
With this addition, IPM now offers an even broader range of services across two integrated divisions:
Machining Services Division
In-Place Machining Company, Western Machine Works, BR Machine, and On The Road Machining Services include:
- On-site field machining
- In-shop large component repair
- Boring, milling, drilling, and flange facing
- Journal repair and shaft restoration
- Certified welding, metal spray, and custom fabrication
- Emergency and rapid-response field support
Measurement & Alignment Services Division
OASIS Alignment Services, Exact Metrology, and East Coast Metrology Services include:
- 3D laser scanning & modeling
- Dimensional metrology & inspection
- Precision machine alignment & diagnostics
- ISO/IEC17025-certified metrology instrument calibration services
Together, IPM’s divisions provide unmatched technical expertise, geographic reach, and integrated solutions across industries including hydropower, wind energy, military & defense, shipbuilding, pulp & paper, aerospace, and heavy manufacturing.
“Joining IPM opens the door to new opportunities for our team and our customers,” said Jason Pruyn, President of OTR Machining. “We’re excited to bring our local expertise into a larger organization that values craftsmanship, customer service, and long-term partnerships.”
OTR Machining will operate as a division of In-Place Machining Company, continuing to serve Canadian industry from its location in Port Colborne, Ontario.
CONTACTS
Dean Flint
President & CEO
In-Place Machining Company, LLC
3811 N. Holton Street
Milwaukee, WI 53212
414.600.0511
[email protected]
Jason Pruyn
President
On The Road Machining
60 Invertose Drive
Port Colborne, ON L3K 5X7
905-835-5223
[email protected]
In-Place Machining Company: On-Site Machining Solutions In-Place, Any Place in the World.
In-Place Machining Company is the premier provider of high-precision on-site field machining, in-shop repair, dimensional metrology, alignment, and calibration services for complex industrial components and machinery. With 19 service centers across the U.S. and Canada, IPM delivers expert service to a wide range of customers in power generation, shipbuilding, aerospace, metals, automotive, and defense. For more, visit www.inplace.com.
On The Road Machining: A Division of In-Place Machining Company
Located in Port Colborne, Ontario, On The Road Machining Ltd. provides expert in-situ machining services for critical components and infrastructure across Canada. Serving industries from coast to coast, the company delivers precision field services with the highest standards of quality, reliability, and professionalism. Specialties include field flange facing, portable boring, milling, drilling, and custom machining – capabilities that help minimize downtime and keep critical operations running efficiently. For more information, visit www.ontheroadmachining.com.
