ABOUT GUSPRO INC.

Precision Equipment Manufacturer Since 1932

Guspro Inc. is a Canadian manufacturer of precision equipment serving the ice sports, industrial, and manufacturing industries worldwide.

Founded in 1932 and based in Chatham, Ontario, Canada, Guspro designs, manufactures, and supports specialized equipment through its trusted brands:

Blademaster — Skate sharpening and skate service equipment
Ice King — Curling ice profiling and maintenance equipment
Bayco Ovens — Industrial heat-cleaning and curing ovens
Distributed Products - Guspro is an authorized dealer in Canada for a variety of companies

For over 90 years, Guspro has focused on building durable, reliable, and precision-engineered equipment used by professionals who depend on consistent performance.

What Guspro Does

What Guspro Does

Guspro Inc. designs and manufactures equipment used in two primary industries:

Ice Sports Equipment

Through Blademaster and Ice King, Guspro manufactures equipment used by:

Ice arenas
Professional hockey teams
Figure skating clubs
Curling clubs
Pro shops
Equipment managers
Teams and organizations

Products include:

Skate sharpening machines
Skate profiling equipment
Skate service equipment
Curling ice profilers
Ice maintenance equipment
Accessories and service tools

These products help customers maintain equipment, improve performance, and operate more efficiently.

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Industrial Equipment

Through Bayco Ovens, Guspro manufactures industrial thermal processing equipment used by:

Motor rewind facilities
Manufacturing companies
Powder coating operations
Automotive rebuilders
Industrial maintenance providers

Products include:

Heat-cleaning ovens
Burn-off ovens
Curing ovens
Armature ovens
Custom industrial ovens

Bayco ovens are designed for durability, safety, and consistent performance in demanding industrial environments.

Guspro Brands

BLADEMASTER

Blademaster is a global leader in manual skate sharpening equipment and skate service tools.

Blademaster products are used by:

Professional teams
Ice arenas
Pro shops
Figure skating clubs
Teams and organizations
Parents and skaters
Small shops

Blademaster equipment is known for:

Precision sharpening
Durable construction
Professional performance
Long service life

BAYCO OVENS

Bayco Ovens manufactures industrial heat-cleaning and curing ovens for a wide range of industrial applications.

Bayco ovens are designed for:

Controlled heat distribution
Low emissions
Durable construction
Long-term performance

Bayco Ovens are used by customers across manufacturing and industrial service industries.

ICE KING

Ice King designs and manufactures curling ice profiling equipment used to maintain high-quality curling ice surfaces.

Ice King equipment helps:

Improve ice consistency
Maintain proper pebble conditions
Improve player performance
Reduce ice maintenance time

Ice King profilers are built in Canada and used by curling clubs across the world.

DISTRIBUTED PRODUCTS

Guspro is an authorized dealer in Canada for the following companies:

Goodson
Ohio Tool Works (OTW)
Clemco
Starrett
Cleaning Technologies Group (CTG)
JENFAB Cleaning Solutions
KAR Industrial

Our Facility

Built in Canada

Guspro products are designed and manufactured in Chatham, Ontario, Canada.

Our manufacturing capabilities include:

Precision machining
Fabrication
Assembly
Quality control
Product testing

This hands-on manufacturing approach allows Guspro to maintain high standards and continuously improve product performance.

Located in Chatham, Ontario, Guspro Inc. is strategically positioned to serve both the Canadian and U.S. markets. Easy to get to, our headquarters is only 5 minutes from Highway 401, and less than an hour from Detroit, Michigan. While the company has been located in Chatham since 1932, Guspro relocated its head office and manufacturing operations in 2012. Although the new building was only 5km down the road, planning for the move took over a year.

Our new home is a modern, 100,000 square foot facility with plenty of room for additional expansion. In addition to upgraded manufacturing equipment, including a new 52' paint booth and a 80' x 200' bay with a 15 ton craneway, we're pleased to acommodate two product showrooms, a new R&D lab, and the world's only skate-sharpening museum.

Interested in a tour? We'd love to have you! Please send a message to our Customer Service team with your request to schedule a visit.

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Industries We Serve

Guspro equipment is used by professionals in:

Ice Sports

Ice arenas
Hockey teams
Figure skating clubs
Curling clubs
Pro shops

Industrial & Manufacturing

Motor rewind facilities
Manufacturing companies
Powder coating operations
Automotive rebuilders
Industrial service providers

Global Reach

Guspro equipment is used by customers across:

Canada
United States
Europe
Asia
Global industrial markets

Our distribution network supports customers worldwide with equipment, parts, and service.

Why Choose Guspro

Customers choose Guspro for:

Over 90 years of experience
Precision-engineered equipment
Durable construction
Canadian manufacturing
Reliable performance
Customer support

Guspro products are trusted by professionals who depend on consistent results and long-lasting equipment.

Manufacturer of:

Blademaster skate sharpening equipment
Ice King curling ice profilers
Bayco industrial ovens

Designed, built, and supported in Canada since 1932.

Meet The Team

Paul Sunnen

President

Paul spent the first 12 years of his working life at Sunnen Products Company in St. Louis. In that capacity he worked his way up from the ground floor, ending up his tenure at Sunnen in the Honing Research Lab. During this time he also attended Washington University in the evenings, achieving an Associates Degree in Business Administration in 1980, and a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Production and Management in 1982. Paul joined Guspro in the fall of 1983 to help his father, August Sunnen, run the family business. He started working in Sales, but rapidly was promoted to management, ending up as President. During his tenure at Guspro, the company has grown and diversified into many different markets. Paul is a strong believer in giving back to the community, and as such has held positions as President of the Chatham and District Chamber of Commerce, President of the Business and Community Development Corporation, President of the YMCA Foundation, as well as serving on numerous Boards of Directors.

Brian Sunnen

Vice President & General Manager

Before joining Guspro in January of 2010, Brian was an Engineering Manager for Quantum Corp. in Denver, CO. Brian initially served as Guspro’s Director of Business Development and was promoted to his current executive role as Vice President and General Manager in July of 2012. Brian is the fourth generation of leadership for the Sunnen family business. Brian brings a diverse range of experience to Guspro, having previously worked in the automotive, aerospace, and high technology industries. In 2012, Brian championed the relocation of the company’s headquarters and manufacturing operations to a more modern facility, and most recently oversaw Guspro’s expansion into the curling market with the acquisition of Ice King™. Brian holds a B.A.Sc. degree in Computer Engineering from the University of Waterloo and an MBA from the University of Colorado.

Danielle Blommers

Sales & Marketing Manager

Danielle began her career with us in Customer Service and has steadily demonstrated her skills as she’s grown into larger roles within Sales and Marketing. Now into her second decade with the company, Danielle was most recently promoted to the role of Manager – Sales & Marketing. Among those key accounts, the SPHEM group (incl. NHL), and our 40+ Blademaster distributors all know Danielle personally and routinely reach out to her as their first point of contact. A hockey enthusiast, Danielle has graduated from the Global Sports Management program at NYU. She has been instrumental in the growth of our web and social media presence. You’re just as likely to find her facilitating an OHL training program, or managing the equipment for use at pro-level events like the CHL’s Memorial Cup, the IIHF’s World Juniors, or the NHL’s 2020 Stanley Cup Playoff Series.

Mike Canniff

Engineering & Support Manager

Mike started with Guspro in 2002 shortly after graduating from the University of Western Ontario with a B.A.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering. He joined the engineering department as a project manager. He started by focusing on product improvements, quality issues (developing a corrective action report system), and technical support across all product lines. Mike’s duties also extended to supervise the engineering group – responsible for developing/updating prints, providing complete design packages (prints/bills of materials/routings) for new products across all lines, designing/quoting custom applications, as well as research and development. Mike has been involved is designing and developing several R&D projects across all product lines and has been the key contact in developing design patents for new products.

Dave Uzonyi

Director of Operations

Dave joined the Guspro Team in January 2020 as the Engineering and Quality Manager. A Mechanical Engineering Tech by trade, Dave began his journey back in 1987 with Waltec Components as a forge press operator and machinist, where he quickly excelled to become a senior design engineer and R/D project manager. In 2006, Dave traveled to Italy to coordinate and facilitate a complete start up of a state of the art fully automated manufacturing facility (Metal Forming Technologies) located in Chesterfield Michigan, where he was positioned as the AI programmer and plant manager for 4 yrs. In 2010 Dave became the research and development manager for CARBER manufacturing where he streamlined the development and production processes for all new manufactured products, restructuring the Engineering department and implementing a 3-D design modeling and its JobBoss manufacturing software, as well as implemented and certified CARBER with ISO-9001-2008 quality management system. In 2012, Dave was promoted as the General Manager of CARBER manufacturing where he was responsible for overseeing the day to day operations of the facility and staff. Recently promoted, Dave is now our Operations & Quality Director, where he oversees day to day production operations.

Matt Larkin

Operations Manager

Matt joined Guspro in 2006. During Matt’s early tenure he has held roles as Supervisor of paint and assemble departments, production control and purchasing. foreman, production manager, and became the Operations Manager in 2021. He has always taken pride in ensuring the site is running smoothly and safely. Matt is a hands-on manager and has championed the Health and Safety Committee and JHSC program to ensure the company is compliant and workers are protected. Prior to joining the Guspro team, Matt worked in the manufacturing industry as a Production Coordinator, Lead Hand and later promoted to Supervisor. It was his flexibility, dedication, sound judgment and persistent determination that drove his professional advancement. After 22 years in manufacturing, Matt still demonstrates those attributes daily while leading our organization forward.

Monica Labombard

Customer Service Supervisor

Monica joined Guspro Inc. in 2012, in the customer service department where she excelled and was promoted to the supervisor position in 2020. Monica loves working with people, problem-solving and ensuring all Customers are happy with the Guspro experience. She is very proud to be part of the Guspro team. In her downtime, she enjoys various sports and spending time with her family.