Akhurst Machinery Limited
WholesaleBritish Columbia, Canada51-200 Employees
Akhurst Machinery Limited operates as a wholesale distributor of industrial equipment, serving sectors including secondary woodworking, structural steel, sheet metal, and general machine tools. Founded in 1938 by William W.A. Akhurst, it remains a family-owned business now in its fourth generation. Headquartered in Delta, British Columbia, the company maintains branch offices in Edmonton, Mississauga, Longueuil, and Dieppe to support customers with local service and a full range of equipment selections, installation, training, parts, and after-sales support. It positions itself as one of North America’s largest independent machinery distributors, with a dedicated U.S. sales presence and partnerships with suppliers such as Cantek America Inc. and Leadermac USA. A recent development includes a 2025 strategic partnership with X-Floc Dämmtechnik-Maschinen GmbH, illustrating its ongoing expansion of supplier relationships.