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 Mission

Enabling all industries to drive sustainable business growth through automation.

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!


Stephen Daub

Stephen Daub, President & CEO

We Work In

Aerospace

Alternative Power

Automotive

Food & Beverage

Material Handling

Mining

Oil & Gas

Packaging

Pharmaceutical

Plastic

Water & Wastewater

Wood

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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1960's

1962

Creation of Taylor Controls.

Proud member of

A3
Canadian Manufacturing and Exports
Construction Association of Nova Scotia
la Chambre de commerce du Montréal métropolitain
Electro-Federation
Innovators Alliance
MBOT
Construction Association of Newfoundland
Oakville Chamber of Commerce
Prox Industriel
Regroupement des Équipementiers en Automatisation Industrielle