Metalware Corporation (CA), a Montreal-based manufacturer of industrial steel shelving and storage systems, reported a ransomware claim attributed to threat actor thegentlemen. The incident impacted Metalware Corporation in #Canada
Incident Details
- Victim: Metalware Corporation
- Sector: Manufacturing
- Country: CA
- Actor: thegentlemen
- Source:
- Discovered: 2026-09-26T08:48:02.502579+00:00
- Published: 2026-09-21T16:54:57+00:00
Information
- Canadian manufacturer of industrial steel shelving and storage systems based in Montreal, Quebec, operating since the early 1950s
- Best known as the inventor of boltless “No-Bolt” shelving, patented in 1954 by founders Irving and Ben Levitt, and widely adopted as an industry standard for order-picking warehouses
- Still family-owned and led by second- and third-generation owners, including President Mark Levitt
- Produces Interlok No-Bolt shelving, E-Series widespan shelving, multi-tier and high-bay systems, shelf-supported mezzanines, and modular drawer solutions at its Montreal plant
- Sells through authorized distributors across North America
- Reference clients include the Government of Canada, Porsche, and Walmart
Disclaimer: This post is based on public claims made by the ransomware group "thegentlemen". I cannot confirm the accuracy of the information. However, I would be happy to share any official statement from the affected organization to provide clarification.