About us ...

60 Years of service ...

Wallace Machine was incorporated in 1947 by Bill Mackenrot and it began operations as a general machine shop. As such it made conveyors, shafting and did general machining. With the early acquisition of gear cutters, it then focused on the manufacture of industrial sprockets and spur gears. Over the years the company expanded production facilities to the current 15,000 square foot factory in the City of Vancouver.

The growth of the company paralleled the growth of the forestry industry in Western Canada, and as well provides sprockets and machined parts to a variety of industries across Canada.

One of the most unusual projects was a 1949 chicken plucker, and the company still has the original drawings. In addition, in 1958 the company manufactured the original wheels and other machined parts for the internationally renowned roller coaster at the Pacific National Exhibition in Vancouver. In fact, Bill Mackenrot and his wife had to ride the tallest ever [at the time] rollercoaster during the inaugural ceremonies to prove to the crowd it was safe!

Wallace Machine continues to provide high quality standard and custom made sprockets to a network of customers across Canada.


News Releases:   

We take pride in the innovations that we have initiated. To see our contibutions to the sprocket industry, take a look at our News Releases.


Who to contact:    

Ken Ken Mackenrot  is the General Manager and supervises all sales and production activities. He began working at the company in 1969 and became General Manager in 1991.



Doug Doug Mackenrot  is the Assistant Manager. With a background as a Certified General Accountant, he is also the comptroller. (As well, like Ken, he can answer any of your sprocket inquiries.)


Frank Frank Anctil  has 15 years sales experience in designing custom made sprockets. With his AutoCAD experience, he can liase with your engineering department and help design the sprocket solution you need.


Barrie Barrie Mody  started his machinist apprenticeship at Wallace Machine in 1972 and became the factory foreman in 1986. He schedules manufacturing and decides how best to rush an order though the factory.


Maybelle Maybelle Allwood  is the "front line" to Wallace Machine. She keeps track of everyone, and keeps everybody in line! Many of our customers have complemented us on choosing her as our company receptionist. (She is also the Wallace Adult Daycare Manager!)

Where to find us:

Vancouver Wallace Machine   is located in the center of the largest city in Western Canada. The city is a major seaport and has an international airport. Vancouver is only 30 miles from the U.S border. Don't worry about shipping; all major trucking companies can easily ship across the border. As well, our customs brokers can easily arrange overseas shipments, flights and transborder shipments if we need special handling for rush orders. We can also make all the shipping arrangements for you. Of course, our products qualify under NAFTA Free Trade rules. Our address is:

1663 Venables Street
Vancouver,   B.C.
Canada     V5L 2H1

Phone number: 604-254-1377    Fax number: 604-254-5155
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