Who we are

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Baritex has been a proud Canadian family owned and run Company for over 50 years, It was established by Barry Slater in 1973. Baritex’s first focus was on the textile industry and was integral in helping to develop a Washable, flameproof wool used for airline seat covers. For the past 35 years Baritex has focused solely on supporting the needs of the Airline and Rail industry in Canada. Our evolution has included supporting our customers with repairs, galley solutions, catering equipment, as well as seat fabric.

Over the past 15 years we have focused soley on supplying cabin catering equipment to the major Airlines, OEM’s and Rail companies in Canada. Baritex has a reputation for supplying quality equipment through our exclusive partnership with Driessen Cabin Catering, we also pride ourselves on excellent customer service, meeting the needs of large and small companies throughout Canada.

Read more about Driessen and Baritex’s mission for sustainability.

What We Do

Baritex proudly serves customers across Canada with fast, reliable service backed by our in-country warehousing and distribution network. By maintaining inventory locally, we are able to reduce lead times, streamline delivery, and provide responsive support to airlines and catering operations nationwide. Our Canadian presence ensures customers receive the products they need quickly and efficiently, with dependable service they can trust.

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Safety and Regulations

Baritex provides inflight galley equipment that meets the highest industry standards for safety, quality, and performance. All products are designed and manufactured in compliance with applicable aviation regulations and certifications, ensuring reliability and compatibility for airline and catering operations worldwide.

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