IBT History
Innovative Blast Technologies (IBT), originally known as Always Dependable Service Inc. (ADS), has a rich history in the shot blasting industry.
In December 1994, Always Dependable Service Inc. (ADS) was established in Ontario, Canada, focusing on distributing, manufacturing, and on-site rebuilding of components for air and airless shot blast equipment. By 1997, recognizing the growing demand across North America, ADS expanded by launching its New & Used Equipment Division. To support this growth, in 2003, ADS acquired a 38,000 sq. ft. facility at 340 Hatt Street, Dundas, Ontario, equipped with three ten-ton cranes and a 28 ft. clearance under the hook, enhancing its capacity to service and assemble larger equipment.
In June 2008, ADS further expanded by acquiring Peen & Clean®, a contract peening and cleaning company with over 30+ years of experience located in Burlington, Ontario. This acquisition allowed ADS to offer a broader range of surface preparation services.
By 2010, ADS underwent a massive corporate restructure and rebranded as Innovative Blast Technologies (IBT), positioning itself as a global competitor in the surface preparation market with 50 employees and representation in the USA, China, and Mexico. Operating out of a 100,000 sq. ft. facility with a 40-ton lifting capacity and 38 ft. clearance below the crane hooks, IBT was well-equipped to build, assemble, and test all equipment in-house.
In July 2018, after a decade of growth, Peen & Clean® was sold to Latem Industries Limited, enhancing Latem’s metal finishing capabilities. In August 2018, IBT purchased a facility at 435 Elgin Street in Brantford, Ontario, downsizing and aiming to educate/train skilled workers in collaboration with educational institutions.
By 2022, IBT sold its Brantford building to focus on engineering and specialized services within the surface preparation niche market. In March 2023, IBT established a satellite office at 32 Tamara Place in Brantford, Ontario, continuing its commitment to engineering equipment and parts.
As of 2025, IBT is poised to adapt to industry improvements, with further developments to be announced.
IBT strives to be the worldwide leader in sales, service, maintenance of wheel/air blast equipment and related industries. IBT continues to research and develop in the global market.
Our Mission
Provide expert sales, service and maintenance to the exclusive shotblast industry based on our traditional company values.
Our Vision
Our vision is to be the worldwide leader in sales, service and maintenance of wheel/air blast equipment and related industries. We will be innovative and continue to research and develop in the global market. We will be respected. We will grow. We will be profitable. We will be a great place to work.
Company Values
IBT core values define who we are and how we think and act, as individuals and as a business. They guide us in everything we do. We actively “work together” in the “pursuit of excellence” with an “entrepreneurial spirit”. We strive at all times to act with “integrity”, “respect for others” and provide a balanced “life/work” environment.
It’s always been about Customer Satisfaction! 
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