Proudly Local Business: Ray-Arc Welding Ltd. in Camrose
Crafting dreams and welding together a community
“We love bringing a customer’s idea to life."
There’s something about the heat of the torch, the spark of metal meeting metal, and the steady hand required to bring precision to each weld. It’s a craft that demands focus and skill, where every seam is a testament to hard work and expertise.
Camrose’s Ray-Arc Welding Ltd. knows this better than anyone.
For over two decades, this family-owned business has built more than just custom gates and dream firepits — they’ve built a reputation rooted in quality, creativity, and care for their neighbours. Whether it’s turning raw metal into one-of-a-kind pieces or giving back to local causes, Ray-Arc has become a go-to name for welding that goes beyond the ordinary.
Like many entrepreneurs, Ray Law, the founder of Ray-Arc, started his career in someone else’s shop, learning the trade and refining his skills. But deep down, Ray knew he wanted more. “I really wanted to go on a journey and become self-employed,” he says. With his own welding truck and a strong sense of determination, Ray set out on his own and soon launched a 25-year career based on entrepreneurial spirit and craftsmanship.
Ray later set out to expand Ray-Arc’s services, and with the help of his wife and company co-owner Sherri, he began taking on bigger custom projects. To do so, the couple invested in a CNC plasma cutter, which Ray fondly calls the “dream cutter." This machine lets them precisely cut, shape, and manufacture custom projects with the help of computer-controlled tools.
From intricate, bespoke aluminum acreage gates to custom-made driveway signs and firepits, the team at Ray-Arc thrive on creating unique, one-of-a-kind pieces. “We love bringing a customer’s idea to life,” says Ray. “And I’m always up for a challenge.”
Over the years, Ray-Arc has made a name for themselves in the community as the “aluminum specialists,” and Ray says that has a lot to do with the number of happy customers they’ve had. “All of our projects are so original, and now that we have the plasma cutter, we’re able to make everything so much cooler.”
Aside from being proud of a project once it’s been delivered, Ray is also proud to be a local business owner with connections in the community. “Camrose is such a small community, so we’ve gotten to know just about everybody here,” he says. “And this makes our projects much more meaningful.”
Ray-Arc has rooted itself in the community, supporting local charities by donating custom pieces for silent auctions and fundraisers, as well as working closely with organizations like STARS, the MS Society of Canada and the Huntington Society of Canada.
Looking ahead, Ray remains focused on what’s important — his customers, his craft, and his community. “Even when I retire, I want to keep a plasma and continue doing custom pieces,” he says. “That will always be here, and I want to continue making people happy with the work I love.”
Ray-Arc Welding Ltd. has always been more than just a business. It’s a cornerstone of the community with a legacy of craftsmanship, creativity and community involvement. Ray and the team are always ready to turn metal into magic, one weld at a time.
"This automatic gate is probably my number one project to date," says Ray about this custom security gate the Ray-Arc team built for a client in Tofield, AB.
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