Canadian technical automation distributor since 1962, supplying automation, robotics, motion control and machine safety products across 13 branches.
Proax Technologies is a technical automation distributor founded in 1962, operating 13 branches coast to coast across Canada and serving customers throughout North America. The company supplies product solutions in Automation and Robotics, Motion Control, and Machine Safety, alongside a broader industrial automation line covering PLCs and HMIs, Sensors, Pneumatics, Motor Controls, and Industrial Networking. Its customers span industrial automation, manufacturing, robotics, and machine building/OEM sectors.
An in-house technical solution team, which designs and supports customer-specific products and solutions, is cited as the company's key differentiator. Regional teams across all areas deliver technical support across the entire product range, reflecting the technical solution engineering capability that underpins the business.
With more than 190 employees and over 60 years in operation, Proax Technologies is described as one of North America's fastest-growing automation distributors, and continues to expand its product line and services. The company reports building close relationships with customers, vendors, and employees; it holds Great Place to Work certification and was named the 2025 Automation Innovator Award recipient by SMC Automation.
