About
Over Four Decades of Maritime Strength and Innovation
Founded in 1984, owner Andrew Marshall started the business when he first noticed that the need for lobster traps ballast in the large fishing community along the Northumberland Straight. The region, with its large community of fishermen, lacked a local source for these critical pieces of gear. With a reputation for quality product and fair prices, his client base quickly expanded to serve fishermen in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, PEI & Newfoundland.
For over 40 years
Our name has been synonymous with quality, reliability, and local craftsmanship.
From the Wharf to the Home
Besides supplying the Atlantic fishing community with premium Lobster Trap Ballasts, and other related Lobster Trap manufacturing, North Shore Ballast & Concrete Works produces a wide assortment of concrete products for homeowners, contractors and businesses through out the region. Andrew makes all the ballasts and concrete products locally on-site. With over 30 years in the business, he and his team are well known for their friendly service and quality workmanship.
Today, our expertise spans across multiple industries:
For the Fleet
We remain the region's leader in high-density lobster trap ballasts.
For the Community
We provide essential infrastructure like grade adjustment rings and manhole risers for municipal projects.
For the Home
We craft custom architectural details, from chimney caps to window sills and decorative patio stones.
Innovation Built on Tradition
While we honor traditional craftsmanship, we are constantly looking for ways to innovate. Our commitment to the environment led to our award-winning recycling program, which repurposes end-of-life wire lobster traps into structural reinforcement for our concrete.
This dedication to sustainability earned us the Mobius Award for Environmental Excellence. It is a testament to our belief that a successful business should protect the land and sea that sustain it. Every product that leaves our shop carries this legacy of environmental stewardship.
Why Choose North Shore Ballast?
Serving Every Corner of the Maritimes
From our facility at 84 Patterson Rd in Pictou, we are proud to support the growth and heritage of our region. Whether you are a commercial fisherman, a civil contractor, or a homeowner finishing a dream project, you can trust North Shore Ballast to deliver quality that lasts a lifetime.
Deep Local Roots
We are a multi-generational business that understands the unique needs of Maritime customers.
Unmatched Durability
Our concrete mixes are engineered specifically to survive the salt air and intense freeze-thaw cycles of Atlantic Canada.
Custom Capabilities
We specialize in the "hard-to-find" items. If you have a unique specification or a heritage restoration project, we have the skills to create a custom mold.
Regional Reliability
We don't just serve Pictou County. We provide dependable shipping and delivery to job sites and wharves throughout Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and Prince Edward Island.
