Toronto, ON – February 25, 2026 – Canada Metal North America (CMNA), the country’s oldest lead manufacturer with over 140 years of experience, has joined the Canadian Nuclear Isotope Council (CNIC). CMNA’s 100% made-in-Canada precision-engineered lead shielding solutions help protect people across Canada’s nuclear, isotope, and medical imagining sectors.
“Shielding isn’t just a support layer, it’s essential infrastructure that enables the safe production and delivery of life-changing isotopes,” said Melody Greaves, Executive Director of the CNIC. “Canada Metal’s work touches every corner of the isotope ecosystem, from production and handling to patient care. Their commitment to quality, scale, and reliability strengthens our national supply chain and ensures the responsible growth of Canada’s nuclear and medical sectors.”
With a history dating back to 1883, CMNA manufactures a wide array of non-ferrous metal product, including high-quality lead shielding systems including precision-milled bricks, sheet lead, modular solutions, and specialized containers used in nuclear power plants, isotope production facilities, and healthcare settings from hospital radiology departments to dental clinics.
“The Canada Metal team is incredibly proud to provide 100% made-in-Canada shielding solutions that keep technicians, doctors, patients, scientists, and researchers safe,” said Thomas Hall, Vice-President, Canada Metal. “We are deeply committed to being a reliable partner for this sector, and joining the CNIC underscores that commitment.”
By joining the CNIC, CMNA strengthens the Council’s network with a critical safety and infrastructure perspective. Nearly all the CNIC member organizations rely on radiation shielding in their operations, whether producing isotopes in reactors and cyclotrons or administering nuclear medicine in clinics. CMNA’s legacy as a Canadian manufacturer, coupled with modern equipment and techniques and a responsive team, positions them as a vital link in ensuring the long-term sustainability of isotope access in Canada and beyond.
To learn more about Canada Metal, visit www.canadametal.com.
About the Canadian Nuclear Isotope Council
The Canadian Nuclear Isotope Council (CNIC) is an independent, not-for-profit advocacy and member services organization. The CNIC supports over 115 members from across science, academia, healthcare, and nuclear-sector organizations dedicated to maintaining Canada’s position as a global leader in the production of life-saving isotopes. The CNIC raises awareness and advocates for long-term policies that support health-care innovation and will save countless lives for decades to come.
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Canadian Nuclear Isotope Council
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