Our Mission
Enabling all industries to drive sustainable business growth through automation.
Proax Technologies is a leading Technical Automation Distributor that offers innovative product solutions in the areas of Automation and Robotics, Motion Control and Machine Safety; creating close relationships with our valued customers, vendors and employees. We've been in the marketplace for over 59 years and we continue to grow and expand our product line and services to meet our customer's needs.
Currently Proax has over 190+ employees with 12 branch locations coast to coast. Our key point of difference is our in house technical solution team that enables us to provide solutions dedicated to customer specific product or solution needs. We have a team in all regions to assist you with technical support across our entire range of products.
Our Vision
To be on the leading edge of innovation in the automation world, maintaining our uncompromising principles while we grow.
Our Value Proposition
Our people are trusted technical experts in industrial automation distribution focused on meeting customers needs.
National Distribution
With 12 offices across North America and local inventory we have the supply chain to meet your needs.
Technical Expertise
We speak your language. From helping you find the right components, to custom design, our team's expertise is diverse and professional.
Quality Products
Over the years, we've partnered with the most trusted and world class manufacturers. With us, you'll find the brands you know and trust.
Online Purchasing
Our online shopping experience allows you to browse our product catalogue, review product data sheets, confirm stock availability, purchase products and pay invoices online.
Proax Technologies is proud to represent world class manufacturers in the industrial automation field, allowing us to offer customers the best possible products and solutions. With our highly trained staff, Proax offers top customer service, technical support and fast response time. We are proud to be your preferred technical automation distributor!
We Work In
Aerospace
Alternative Power
Automotive
Food & Beverage
Material Handling
Mining
Oil & Gas
Packaging
Pharmaceutical
Plastic
Water & Wastewater
Wood
2020's
2023
Proax opens up in Michigan, Sterling Heights
2020
Proax Technologies acquires Systematic Fluid Power Ltd in Kitchener, ON.
Proax Technologies is selected by BDC to be a part of their 2 year Growth Driver Program.
2010's
2019
Proax Technologies acquires C&B industrial supplies Ltd, a leader in the supply and service of compressed air equipment and industrial pneumatic components in Atlantic Canada for the past 32 years.
2018
Proax Technolgies becomes SMC's first elite distributor in Canada.
Proax Technologies receives first Great Place to Work Certification®.
2017
Proax Technologies acquires Automation West Technologies, a leading industrial automation and fluid power company located in British Columbia.
2016
Proax Technologies is proud to be first national automation distributor to hold national partnerships with its 5 core vendors: ABB, Omron, Phoenix Contact, Rittal and SMC.
2015
Alberta becomes the fifth Canadian province serviced by Proax Technologies.
Proax Technologies opens a location in Barrie, ON.
2014
Proax Technologies opens a location in Granby, QC and in Kitchener, ON (the office is now located in Cambridge, ON).
2013
Proax Technologies acquires VANCO Electrical Supplies Ltd. with a location in Vancouver, BC.
2012
Proax Technologies celebrates its 50th anniversary.
Newfoundland becomes the third Canadian province serviced by Proax Technologies.
Proax Technologies acquires Emptech North Inc. with a location in Sudbury, ON.
2000's
2009
Acquisition of Industrial Solutions.
Taylor Producto, Montrex, Axiom, and Proax Canada merge to become Proax Technologies.
2008
Taylor Producto acquires Axiom Technologies.
2007
Taylor Producto acquires Montrex including 3 locations in Montreal, QC and Toronto, ON.
2005
Axiom Technologies opens the Windsor office, ON.
2004
Producto Systems acquires Taylor Controls to become Taylor Producto.
1990's
1999
Montrex becomes certified for the start-ups and repairs of ABB drives.
1995
London Airpower becomes Axiom Technologies.
1992
Taylor Controls becomes one of the first distributors of Phoenix Contact in Quebec.
1980's
1984
Omron selects London Airpower as FA distributor for Machine Vision in southwestern Ontario.
Montrex becomes the first distributors of ABB in Quebec.
1983
London Airpower partners with Omron.
Foundation of Montrex.
1982
Taylor Controls becomes the first Omron distributor in Canada.
Inception of Producto Systems.
1980
Foundation of London Airpower.
1960's
1962
Creation of Taylor Controls.
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