OUR STORY

Forge 53° is a Canadian architectural metalwork firm founded in 2015 by childhood friends Mike Muirhead and Jesse Rudiger-Aasgard. Having previously established Forge North Services, a successful metal fabrication company, they noticed an increasing demand for industrial-style furnishings. Driven by this growing market, Mike and Jesse made the transition from tradesmen to craftsmen. Inspired by the Canadian landscape, history, and industry, Forge 53° now specializes in architectural metalwork, custom furniture, and interior design features.

All of the product design and fabrication takes place in Edmonton, Alberta, located on the 53rd northern parallel. Mike and Jesse’s love of their hometown is saturated into the entirety of the Forge 53° lineup; products and projects are named after historic Edmonton streets, municipal landmarks, Alberta ghost towns, bridges, and friends.