It has been a busy few weeks on the shop floor, and the Wekid team has been putting in the work! 😎 From fabrication to finishing to shipping, every step takes focus, effort, and strong teamwork to keep products and shipments moving out the door. A huge shoutout to the amazing people across Wekid whose hard work, dedication, and collaboration help get every project out the door. It takes all of us, and that is something worth celebrating! 🎉 #Wekid #Waterplay #SplashPad #MadeInCanada #SplashPadDesign #FUNBUiLDS
Wekid Manufacturing
Mechanical Or Industrial Engineering
Kelowna, British Columbia 458 followers
We’re the MAKR Group’s steel fabrication experts!
About us
We’re the Okanagan's steel fabrication experts! We’ve changed our name! Formerly WMI Manufacturing Corp. (Waterplay Manufacturing Incorporated), we’re now Wekid Mfg, a name that is as playful and spirited as the fabricators who work and play here. With 100s of 1000s of successful products installed around the globe, we know steel—it’s been our business for nearly two decades. We’re part of a group of companies that “makr” up the MAKR Group: Parkworks, Waterplay and Wekid. We all share a common passion to connect communities through play and social experiences – we’re a tiny piece of a bigger puzzle, but an important piece!
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http://www.wekidmfg.com
External link for Wekid Manufacturing
- Industry
- Mechanical Or Industrial Engineering
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Kelowna, British Columbia
- Type
- Privately Held
- Founded
- 2005
- Specialties
- Steel Fabrication , Water Distribution , product design , Fabrication , and Manufacturing
Locations
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805 Crowley Street
Kelowna, British Columbia V1Y7G6, CA
Employees at Wekid Manufacturing
Updates
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What happens when you mix big machines, curious minds, sunny skies, and a whole lot of North End energy? One unforgettable Kelowna Industry & Trades Day! 🤩 Last weekend, we opened the Wekid shop floor and welcomed families in for a behind-the-scenes look at the tools, teamwork, and talent that turn raw materials into real things. From shop floor tours to future builders asking great questions, the day was packed with the kind of curiosity we love to see. And yes, after the steel came the splash at the Waterplay test pad! 💦 We’re proud to be part of a neighbourhood that rolls up its sleeves for a good cause. Together, the day raised over $3,100 for JoeAnna’s House. Big thanks to everyone who came out, explored, and brought the fun!
Kelowna Industry & Trades Day brought Kelowna's North End to life! 🤩 On May 2, we were proud to join other North End businesses in welcoming families, neighbours, and curious future-makers for a day of exploration, connection, and hands-on learning, all in support of JoeAnna’s House. With beautiful weather and a fantastic turnout, families had the chance to discover the people, places, and skills that make Kelowna’s North End such a vibrant hub of industry and innovation. At Wekid Manufacturing, visitors toured the shop floor for a behind-the-scenes look at how ideas take shape before heading over to check out the splashes on the official Waterplay test pad! 💦 Most importantly, the day brought the community together for a great cause, raising over $3,100 for JoeAnna’s House! Thank you to everyone who came out to explore, ask questions, meet local teams, and celebrate the businesses helping build, shape, and energize Kelowna’s North End! FPS Fluid Power Solutions Inc. #MAKRGroup #Waterplay #Parkworks #WekidManufacturing #FUNBUiLDS #KelownaIndustryTradesDay #KelownaNorthEnd
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Kelowna Industry & Trades Day is this Saturday! 🎉 Join us May 2 from 10am to 3pm at Wekid Manufacturing for a behind-the-scenes look at our shop floor, see how Waterplay splash pad features come to life, and cool off under the Mega Soaker on the official Waterplay test pad. 💦 A $20 donation to JoeAnna’s House at KGH Foundation gives your family a passport to join the fun. We’d love to see you there! 👉 Event details: https://lnkd.in/gypp-2Jp 👉 RSVP: https://lnkd.in/gdT4AGDg #KelownaIndustryandTradesDay #JoeAnnasHouse #KGHFoundation #Kelowna #Community #GivingBack #MAKRGroup #WekidManufacturing #Parkworks #Waterplay
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Not quite splash-pad ready yet, but getting closer! 🎨🐊 These pieces of Waterplay's Crocodile Fellow are primed, prepped, and ready for paint, bringing this fun and feisty feature one step closer to coming to life on the splash pad! This stage is all about setting the foundation. Careful prep helps create a smooth, durable finish that looks great and holds up to years of play. It's one of those behind-the-scenes steps that makes a huge difference in the final product. From the shop floor to the splash pad, every step matters, and it's always exciting to see splash pad features taking shape.💦 #Wekid #Waterplay #SplashPad #MadeInCanada #SplashPadDesign #FUNBUiLDS
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Not that we'd ever brag but...we built this 👍
Kelowna… it’s time 💦 The wait is over. The new Activity Tower at H2O Adventure + Fitness Centre is officially open—and it’s bringing BIG energy to the pool. At Waterplay, we create incredible aquatic play experiences around the world. But this one? This one’s personal. Kelowna is home. It’s where our team lives, works, and plays—so seeing kids climb higher, splash bigger, and play longer in a space we helped bring to life right here in our own community… that’s what it’s all about. Built for inclusion. Built for connection. Built for play. Huge thanks to our friends at YMCA of Southern Interior BC for making it happen—and for continuing to invest in spaces that matter. And massive shout-out to the talented team at Wekid Manufacturing for building this beauty! Doors are open. Water's on. Let’s play.
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April is National Welding Month, and we’re fired up to celebrate the team behind the torch!🔥 At Wekid, welding is where the magic happens. It’s where stainless steel turns into something strong, splash-ready, and built to last. Every smooth bead and solid seam is a small work of art, backed by serious skill and steady hands. Our welders don't just join metal. They help bring bold, splashy features to life for communities across North America. And while the sparks may only last a second, the impact of their work lasts for years. Here’s to the crew who brings the heat all year long. We see you. We appreciate you. And we’re proud to build alongside you! 👏 #NationalWeldingMonth #WekidManufacturing #BuiltToLast #SkilledTrades #MAKRGroup
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Kelowna Industry & Trades Day is right around the corner! 🎉 Join us May 2 from 10am–3pm as businesses across Kelowna’s North End open their doors for a day of tours, demos, and family-friendly fun. We’ll be welcoming visitors into Wekid Manufacturing for a behind-the-scenes look at our shop floor and how Waterplay splash pad features are brought to life. Then cool off with refreshments and some EPIC 💦splashes💦 under our Mega Soaker on the official Waterplay test pad. Your $20 donation to JoeAnna’s House at KGH Foundation gives your family a passport to join the day’s activities and enjoy hours of interactive fun. We’d love to see you there! 👉 See full event details: https://lnkd.in/gypp-2Jp 👉 RSVP to the Facebook event: https://lnkd.in/gdT4AGDg FPS Fluid Power Solutions Inc. #KelownaIndustryandTradesDay #JoeAnnasHouse #KGHFoundation #Kelowna #BritishColumbia #Okanagan #Canada #Community #GivingBack #MAKRGroup #WekidManufacturing #Parkworks #Waterplay #FUNBUiLDS
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Kelowna Industry & Trades Day is back, and the Wekid shop floor will be open! Take a tour of our facility and see how Waterplay splash pad features are brought to life. From raw steel to splash-ready moments, it all starts here! Then head over to the official Waterplay test pad and get splashy under the Mega Soaker. 💦 It’s hands-on, a little behind-the-scenes, and a whole lot of fun! Hope to see you there! #WekidManufacturing #Waterplay #MAKRGroup #KelownaIndustryandTradesDay #JoeAnnasHouse #KGHFoundation #Kelowna #BritishColumbia #Okanagan
Kelowna Industry & Trades Day is back! 🎉 Join us, along with other local businesses in Kelowna’s North End, as we open our doors on May 2, 2026 from 10am–3pm! 🤩 Formerly known as North End Community Day, this event invites you to step inside local businesses and experience the industries that help shape our community. Expect family-friendly activities, live demos, and hands-on fun hosted by businesses across the North End. Take a tour through our facility to see what happens on the Wekid Manufacturing shop floor, and experience how Waterplay splash pad features are brought to life! Finish off your visit with refreshments and some EPIC 💦splashes💦 under our Mega Soaker on the official Waterplay test pad. A $20 donation to JoeAnna's House at KGH Foundation gives your family a passport to participate in the day’s activities and enjoy hours of interactive fun. 👉 See full event details: https://lnkd.in/gypp-2Jp 👉 RSVP to the Facebook event: https://lnkd.in/gwNY87zs FPS Fluid Power Solutions Inc. Bernie R. #KelownaIndustryandTradesDay #JoeAnnasHouse #KGHFoundation #Kelowna #BritishColumbia #Okanagan #Canada #Community #GivingBack #MAKRGroup #WekidManufacturing #Parkworks #Waterplay #FUNBUiLDS
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Before ➡️ After From the shop floor to the splash zone 💧 Every day, the Wekid team brings Waterplay products like Solis to life, transforming raw materials into bold, play-driven features that don’t just sit in a space, they pull people in! Built with purpose and made for play, Solis is designed to show up, stand out, and spark connection wherever it lands. #Wekid #Waterplay #SplashPad #MadeInCanada #PlaygroundDesign #FUNBUiLDS
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Fresh out of paint and ready to roll! 🎨 These Waterplay features won’t stay in the shop for long. Once they’re packed and shipped, they’re off to a community where a brand-new splash pad is about to come to life. Before long these FUN BUiLDS will be spraying, splashing, and turning hot summer days into the kind of memories kids carry for years! From steel to splash, it all starts here at Wekid.💦 #WekidManufacturing #Waterplay #SplashPad #SteelFabrication #FUNBUiLDS