Craig Manufacturing Acquires Intellectual Property of 4-D Welding & Fabricating

May 29, 2026 - one month ago

Craig acquisition of 4-D Welding expands forestry, guarding, specialty cab, and machine modification capabilities across North America.

Craig Manufacturing Acquires Intellectual Property of 4-D Welding & Fabricating — From left: Chris McCartney, VP of Canadian Manufacturing; Debbie Blue; Amanda Thompson, Sales & Customer Support; Darrin Blue, North American Forestry Sales Specialist; Ben Craig, President; Ryan Thomas, Engineering Manager; Dan Monteith, Safety and Process Improvement Manager; and Neil Deighton, Engineering, specializing in guarding.

Craig Manufacturing Ltd. is excited to announce the acquisition of the intellectual property of 4-D Welding & Fabricating Ltd., a Kamloops, British Columbia-based manufacturer known for forestry guarding packages, specialty machine cabs, equipment modifications, and custom heavy equipment solutions.

This acquisition is an exciting step forward for Craig as they continue to grow product offerings and expand support operators across North America. By bringing 4-D’s proven product designs and forestry experience into Craig, this strengthens capabilities in specialty machine cabs, forestry guarding, equipment protection, and custom machine modifications.

4-D Welding & Fabricating has built a strong name in forestry and other heavy industries by developing practical, purpose-built products for demanding work. Their catalog includes forestry guarding packages, specialty machine cabs, FOPS, cab risers, dozer and wheel loader guarding, excavator attachments, hydraulic thumbs, custom equipment conversions, and other specialty products.

“We’re excited to bring 4-D’s products and experience into Craig. Their work in forestry guarding, specialty cabs, and machine modifications is a natural fit with what we already do, and it gives us more ways to support customers working in tough applications,” - Justin Chemello, VP of Sales at Craig Manufacturing.

As part of the acquisition, Craig is also pleased to welcome Darrin Blue, founder and President of 4-D Welding & Fabricating, to Craig Manufacturing as North American Forestry Sales Specialist. Darrin brings decades of experience in forestry equipment, guarding packages, custom conversions, and customer-driven product development.

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“Darrin’s knowledge of forestry equipment and real-world machine applications is a huge asset to our team. He knows the industry, he knows the equipment, and he understands what customers need from their machines,” - Ben Craig, President of Craig Manufacturing.

With Craig’s manufacturing capacity, engineering support, dealer network, and service locations across Canada and the United States, they are well positioned to bring 4-D’s products and machine modification experience to more customers across North America.

About Craig Manufacturing

Craig Manufacturing Ltd. is a fourth-generation, family-owned manufacturer of heavy equipment attachments and custom-built solutions for construction, forestry, mining, road building, snow removal, and other demanding industries. Founded in 1946 and headquartered in Hartland, New Brunswick, Craig serves customers across North America through its manufacturing facilities, service locations, and vast dealer network.

About 4-D Welding & Fabricating

4-D Welding & Fabricating Ltd. was founded in 1998 in Kamloops, British Columbia. The company developed and manufactured specialty products for forestry, construction, mining, sawmill and pulp mill, rail, oil and gas, and municipal applications, with a focus on custom design, manufacturing, equipment conversions, guarding packages, attachments, and heavy equipment modifications.

Source: Craig Manufacturing