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Here at West End Radiators, we are committed to delivering high-quality cores backed by our industry-leading testing to meet your recore needs.   With the addition of our state-of-the-art Aluminum and Copper-Brass manufacturing facilities, we continue to invest in expanding our capabilities to serve as your trusted partner for years to come.   Our wide range of…

On October 13, 2024 our friend and colleague, Jaye Jackson passed peacefully. Jaye was a member of our work family here at West End Radiators for over 25 years. She was our first hired employee for our copper-brass manufacturing department, going on to grow and lead the department. She wore many other hats too, including…

When it comes to servicing back-up generators our team understands how urgent it is to get your genset up and running again as quickly as possible. That’s why we have a mobile team that travels across Western Canada so that we can assess and do repairs quickly and efficiently.  This was the case for a…

At any one of our three locations in Winnipeg, Saskatoon and Estevan, our expert engineers on staff are ready to reverse engineer your heat exchanger and increase its effectiveness. We use state-of-the-art technology such as 3D laser scanners with metrology-grade precision, and 3D processing, inspection and modelling software to reverse engineer parts for a wide…

Selecting the right aftermarket mount kit for your OEM radiator is a critical aspect of ensuring a secure and efficient installation. With numerous options available, finding the perfect fit can be overwhelming. In this blog post, we’ll provide a comprehensive guide specifically tailored to heavy-duty truck applications.

Choosing the right A/C condenser is crucial for keeping your industrial or commercial devices cool. At West End Radiators, we take great pride in offering exceptional cooling solutions that increase the output of your machinery. We’ll reveal the secret behind what makes our A/C condensers stand out from the competitors in this blog post.  What…

Exciting News Alert! We’re pleased to announce our newest full service shop in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan is now OPEN! As of May 2023, West End Radiators has officially acquired the operating assets of Saskatoon Radiator Sales & Service Ltd., expanding our reach in the heavy-duty cooling industry.  Rest assured, during this exciting transition, we will continue…

When it comes to servicing Mesabi radiators, it typically becomes an “all hands on deck” type of job in our shop. These are massive rads that require careful attention and care.

For the last 20 years, we’ve been manufacturing a variety of copper-brass core styles in-house at our Winnipeg, Manitoba shop. Our copper-brass manufacturing department has expanded and changed over the years, and we very are proud of the evolution. So let us walk you through our manufacturing processes that result in manufacturing a proven, high…

When it comes to servicing John Deere radiators & other cooling system parts, we consider ourselves experts! Here’s a radiator recore for a John Deere 8650 Tractor.

With fuel prices hitting record high around the world, we know how important it is to maximize your fuel mileage. But if your charge air cooler (CAC) is leaking, you could be losing thousands of dollars annually. This post will break down how you can maximize your fuel mileage from your CAC and what to…

See the difference between a WER aluminum core vs. the OEM in this side-by-side comparison of the aluminum tubes, header and fins.

It goes without saying, our entire team here at West End Radiators is deeply saddened and upset by the events occurring in Ukraine. It hits especially close to home as one of our long time team members, Ruslan immigrated to Canada from Ukraine and still has family there who is directly affected by the war.…

When it comes to servicing transportation equipment, we know how important it is to provide our customers quick service without holding up any of their work. This was the case for our client, John Eichel Trucking Ltd.

When it comes to servicing rads for farming and cattle-ranching, we know how important it is to have a rad that can withstand dusty conditions. This was the case for our client, Rocking U Feeders located in MacGregor, MB, Canada. Here’s a look at the custom rad we built.

We’ve put together three case studies of speciality repairs and rebuilds we’ve done for our mining customers over the years to help keep their mines running with as little downtime as possible.

Harvest is here and we want to ensure your farm equipment’s cooling systems are working efficiently. Here’s our top tips to ensure they are!

Harvest is here and we want to ensure your farm equipment’s cooling systems are working efficiently. Here’s our top tips to ensure they are!