Fast, Flexible, and Fully Weld-Free
The MakeABridge “Meccano®-style” modular bridge system can be mobile and temporary or permanent, according to the desired application. MAADI Group is ISO 9001:2008 accredited and certified to the highest quality standards, and all MAB extruded and cast aluminum components are fabricated by confident partners and processed in-house. The MakeABridge units provide sustainable pedestrian bridge infrastructure, quick-shipped in pallets on standard-size trailers for ground transport, or to be packed into shipping containers for shipment overseas and installed in just hours by a few workers, without specialized labor or equipment.
Bridging the Gap Across Industries
MakeABridge is used on golf courses and recreational trails, campuses, office complexes, factory and plant floors, and may be cantilevered onto existing roadway bridges for dedicated walking/biking lanes. Mass-production at the Boucherville facility will yield MakeABridge structures with a dead load capacity of 44 to 73 kg/m2 (9 to 15 pounds per square foot) that accommodate up to 1.5-metric-ton vehicles (i.e., golf carts, ATVs, snowmobiles), with a deflection between L/500 and L/240.
Quality, Speed, and Engineering Excellence
“We are set for full-scale in-house production of MakeABridge pedestrian bridge modules to meet the needs of the new commercial, civil, industrial, and recreational construction and renovation industries,” said Alex de la Chevrotière, P.Eng., President of MAADI Group. “By bringing production fully in-house, we ensure absolute control over every step of the manufacturing process. This approach enables us to maintain the highest quality standards and rigorously adhere to industry codes and certifications. The MakeABridge system benefits from the exceptional material properties of aluminum, which provides excellent strength-to-weight ratio, corrosion resistance, and sustainability advantages over traditional steel bridges. These inherent benefits translate directly into lower lifecycle costs for our clients due to minimal maintenance requirements and superior durability, even in harsh environments.”
Supervised by Engineers from Start to Finish
The MakeABridge production facility spans 6,000 square feet of industrial manufacturing space, equipped with state-of-the-art automated machinery and quality control labs. The entire manufacturing operation is closely supervised by MAADI Group’s dedicated engineering team to ensure every component meets exacting standards. Registered Professional Engineers from MAADI Group oversee production on the floor daily, from raw material inspection to final assembly readiness. This hands-on supervision guarantees that quality assurance protocols are strictly followed and that any potential issues are identified and corrected promptly.
With engineering oversight integrated throughout the process, the MAB modules are manufactured to be structurally sound, safe, and fully compliant with all applicable codes and regulations. The facility also incorporates a comprehensive quality testing program, including dimensional checks, material testing, and load simulations, to certify that every bridge module performs reliably in real-world conditions. This commitment to quality at every stage distinguishes MakeABridge as a premium solution in the modular pedestrian bridge market.
