New Partnership with 5th Axis to Deliver Industry-Leading Workholding and Automation Solutions Across Western Canada

Vancouver, BC – [April 15, 2025] – Thomas Skinner, one of Western Canada's leading providers of machine tools, tooling, and manufacturing solutions, is proud to announce a new partnership with 5th Axis, a global leader in premium workholding, automation, and CNC accessory solutions.

Through this collaboration, Thomas Skinner will become an official distributor of 5th Axis products, expanding access to cutting-edge workholding technologies for manufacturers throughout Western Canada.

Founded by machinists for machinists, 5th Axis is known for its innovative, high-precision vises, fixtures, and automation solutions, engineered to meet the evolving demands of modern CNC machining. With a focus on multi-axis machining, maximum rigidity, and quick-change efficiency, 5th Axis solutions are trusted by top manufacturers worldwide to increase productivity, improve part quality, and optimize shop floor operations.

Thomas Skinner is excited to partner with 5th Axis and bring their best-in-class workholding and automation products to customers.  5th Axis shares Thomas Skinner's commitment to innovation, quality, and helping manufacturers succeed. "Together, we are better equipped to deliver the tools our customers need to compete at the highest levels." Said representative at Thomas Skinner

With this partnership, Thomas Skinner customers will now have direct access to:

• 5th Axis' premium self-centering vises, dovetail fixtures, and multi-axis workholding systems

• Quick-change automation-ready solutions to reduce setup times and maximize machine uptime

• Complete solutions designed for 3-axis, 4-axis, and 5-axis CNC machining applications

  
  

Thomas Skinner’s expanded offering with 5th Axis products will support a wide range of industries, including aerospace, medical device manufacturing, automotive, mold and die, and precision engineering.

About Thomas Skinner

Serving Western Canada since 1904, Thomas Skinner is a trusted partner to manufacturers, providing advanced machine tools, tooling, and support services. With locations across British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba, Thomas Skinner is committed to delivering top-quality products and unmatched customer service to support Canadian manufacturing excellence.Learn more: www.thomasskinner.com

About 5th Axis

Based in San Diego, California, 5th Axis is a leading manufacturer of CNC workholding and automation solutions. Designed and built by machinists, for machinists, 5th Axis products are engineered to optimize performance in the most demanding machining environments around the world.Learn more: www.5thaxis.com

Media Contact 

Carolina Barreto

Marketing Coordinator

marketing@tskinner.com 

(604) 207-3142