SDI Canada
SDI Canada is a Quebec-based specialty contractor that designs, supplies, and installs RF and magnetic shielding systems plus prefabricated modular buildings for MRI and CT facilities, serving hospitals, research institutions, and animal healthcare providers across Canada under exclusive distribution and OEM partnerships.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2003
- HeadquartersSaint Laurent, Canada
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
What SDI Canada does
SDI Canada is a privately held specialty medical infrastructure company headquartered in Saint-Laurent, Quebec, that designs, supplies, and installs shielding systems and modular buildings for diagnostic imaging facilities. Founded in 2003 as a Canadian division of SDI USA and consolidated under Quebec ownership in 2013 after acquiring SDI USA, the company has completed more than 1,200 projects across Canada with occasional international work in the US, Europe, Asia, and Dubai. Its primary customers are healthcare providers, with secondary reach into research institutions, animal healthcare, and security/defense applications. The customer base includes marquee Canadian academic medical centers such as University Health Network (Toronto Western Hospital), CHUM, McGill Montreal Neurological Institute, Calgary Cancer Centre, and Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital.
The company's core technology portfolio spans RF shielding (copper-nickel fabric, Hat & Flat galvanized steel, and soldered copper panels, each functioning as a Faraday cage for MRI suites), magnetic shielding using silicon steel to constrain the 5-gauss line around MRI scanners, and prefabricated PDC Cassette modular buildings that can be delivered in 12 weeks, installed in two days, and brought online within five weeks. Exclusive Canadian distribution agreements with PDC Facilities (Cassette buildings), Sentient Suites (patient experience lighting and audiovisual), and Nelco USA (radiation shielding), together with a 'designer of choice' designation from Siemens Canada (since 2012), provide a differentiated integrated offering. SDI also distributes Metrasens ferromagnetic detection systems and KKT Chillers, and offers design and construction services via turnkey, integrated project delivery (IPD), and traditional project management models, all backed by ISO 9001 certification (since 2008).
SDI operates a pure B2B enterprise field-sales model, winning projects through competitive bids, OEM referrals, and long-tenured relationships with hospital procurement teams. Revenue is generated almost entirely from project-based, quote-priced contracts ranging from approximately $150K for smaller shielding installations to over $10.5M for large multi-MRI retrofits (e.g., Toronto Western Hospital, 2018-2021), supplemented by distribution margin on exclusive product lines. The company is privately held with no disclosed institutional investors, no public financials, and a headcount in the 11-50 range.
SDI Canada firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- SDI Canada
- Legal name
- SDI Canada
- Website
- https://sdicanada.ca
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2003
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- SDI Canada is a Quebec-based specialty contractor that designs, supplies, and installs RF and magnetic shielding systems plus prefabricated modular buildings for MRI and CT facilities, serving hospitals, research institutions, and animal healthcare providers across Canada under exclusive distribution and OEM partnerships.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
SDI Canada industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Medical Infrastructure / Diagnostic Imaging Construction
- NAICS
- Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals (334515), Wiring Device Manufacturing (33593)
- SIC
- Prefabricated Metal Buildings & Components (3448), Instruments For Meas & Testing Of Electricity & Elec Signals (3825), Electrical Industrial Apparatus (3620)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Thermal & EMI/EMC Interconnect Materials (Shielding, Gaskets, Grounding) (HDAHAOAL)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Military Power Supplies, RF/Microwave Components & Ruggedized Electronics (IMABAGAJ), Enclosures, Boxes & DIN-Rail Hardware (junction boxes, cabinets, panel enclosures, DIN rail, gland plates) (IMAGAEAH)
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Where SDI Canada is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Saint Laurent
- HQ country
- Canada
- HQ region
- North America
Offices1 record
Markets served
SDI Canada business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Design and Construction Services: Turnkey, integrated project management (IPD), and traditional project management services for medical infrastructure. Covers full project lifecycle from planning and design through construction and commissioning.
- RF and Magnetic Shielding Installation: Installation of radio-frequency shielding (copper-nickel fabric, galvanized steel, soldered copper) and magnetic shielding systems for MRI rooms and other critical environments.
- Prefabricated Modular Buildings: Deployment of factory-built modular Cassette buildings for housing diagnostic imaging equipment, providing rapid deployment alternative to traditional construction.
- Distribution of Specialized Products: Exclusive Canadian distribution of specialized medical imaging products including Sentient lighting systems, ferromagnetic detection systems, biomedical cooling systems, and specialized shielding accessories.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Multi-year contract | Project-based custom pricing |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels4 records
SDI Canada product offering
Product offeringCore offering
SDI Canada designs, supplies, and installs radio-frequency (RF) and magnetic shielding systems, prefabricated modular buildings (PDC Cassette), and turnkey construction services for diagnostic imaging facilities. The company builds Faraday cages for MRI rooms using copper-nickel fabric, galvanized steel, or soldered copper panels, and provides silicon-steel magnetic shielding to limit MRI 5-gauss emissions. Its exclusive Canadian distribution rights for PDC Cassette modular buildings, Sentient patient experience products, and Nelco radiation shielding round out a full-project delivery model from design through commissioning.
Product overview
SDI Canada is a medical infrastructure company offering a portfolio of shielding solutions, modular buildings, and construction services for diagnostic imaging facilities. The core offerings include RF shielding (in copper-nickel fabric, galvanized steel Hat & Flat, and soldered copper variants), magnetic shielding systems, and PDC Cassette® prefabricated modular buildings for housing MRI and CT equipment. These are complemented by specialized accessories (distributed exclusively in Canada), patient experience enhancement solutions, and biomedical cooling systems. Design and construction services support projects through turnkey, integrated project management (IPD), or traditional delivery methods. The company serves healthcare, animal healthcare, security, and research industries across Canada.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- RF Shielding Solutions Radio-frequency shielding systems that create Faraday cages for MRI rooms and other critical environments. Available in three material variants: copper-nickel fabric, galvanized steel (Hat & Flat), and soldered copper panels. Sold to healthcare facilities, research institutions, and security projects requiring MRI-compliant RF containment.
- Magnetic Shielding Systems Silicon steel magnetic shielding systems that limit the 5-gauss line emitted by MRI scanners to protect users outside the imaging area and shield MRI machines from external electromagnetic interference. Used in MRI facility construction and retrofit projects.
- PDC Cassette Prefabricated Modular Building Factory-built modular buildings designed to house MRI and CT imaging equipment, delivered to site in 12 weeks, installed in 2 days, and patient-ready within 5 weeks of craning. Exclusive Canadian distribution via PDC Facilities partnership. Sold to hospitals seeking rapid deployment alternative to traditional construction.
- KY Trailer Mobile Medical Unit Mobile medical unit solution for rapid deployment on site with easy relocation capability. Pre-installed with required equipment, compatible with MRI, CT, PET/CT, and primary care unit applications. Sold to healthcare facilities requiring temporary or relocatable imaging capacity.
- Design and Construction Services Comprehensive design and construction services for medical infrastructure projects, delivered via three methods: turnkey services, integrated project management (IPD), and traditional project management. Covers full lifecycle from planning and design through construction and commissioning. Sold to healthcare facilities and research institutions undertaking imaging infrastructure projects.
- Specialized Shielded Accessories Shielded enclosure components including shielded doors, windows, RF filters, waveguides for medical gas and sprinklers, floor anchors, and MRI manufacturer-specific accessories. Sold as a complementary product line alongside RF shielding installations.
- Patient Experience Enhancement Solutions Integrated solutions developed in partnership with Sentient Suites to improve patient comfort during MRI, CT, and other imaging procedures. Includes RGB/Warm White LED panel lights, BOSE speakers, 4K displays, nature themes, LED directional lighting, virtual windows and aquariums, and room control touchpads. Sold to imaging departments to reduce patient anxiety.
- Sentient MRI Lighting Products Non-ferrous LED lighting products specifically designed for MRI rooms, compatible with strong electromagnetic fields in imaging environments. Distributed exclusively in Canada by SDI Canada.
- Ferromagnetic Detection Systems Ferromagnetic detection equipment for MRI facilities to prevent hazardous objects from entering the imaging room. SDI Canada distributes Metrasens detection systems in Canada as part of integrated MRI safety solutions.
- Biomedical Cooling Systems
Quantifiable outcome
- Completed over 1,200 projects since 2003
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Companies that use SDI Canada
Customer profileNamed customers14 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
SDI Canada technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
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Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature7 records
SDI Canada partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- Siemens HealthineerscoreCollaboration on MRI installation projects including Saskatchewan's first modular MRI Cassette with MAGNETOM Flow.Elite MRI system. SDI Canada serves as a preferred installation partner for Siemens equipment in Canada.
- Sentient SuitescoreExclusive Canadian partnership for Sentient patient experience enhancement solutions including MRI-compatible lighting, audio-visual systems, and ambient environment controls.
- PDC FacilitiescoreExclusive Canadian partnership for PDC Cassette prefabricated modular buildings. SDI Canada deploys these factory-built modular solutions for housing diagnostic imaging equipment across Canada.
- Siemens CanadacoreDesignated 'choice designer' partner for Siemens Canada, providing design and installation services for Siemens medical imaging equipment.
- Nelco USAminorExclusive Canadian partnership for Nelco radiation shielding products, including doors and enclosures for Linac radiation treatment.
- GE HealthcarecoreEquipment manufacturer partner for MRI and imaging equipment installations. SDI Canada provides shielding and infrastructure for GE Healthcare equipment including 3T and 1.5T MRI systems.
Scale indicators4 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights2 records
SDI Canada competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Nelco: US-based manufacturer of radiation shielding products including shielded doors and enclosures for Linac rooms. SDI is Nelco's exclusive Canadian distributor; the two companies' product portfolios overlap heavily in healthcare shielding.
- ETS-Lindgren: A global leader in RF and EMC shielding, anechoic chambers, and EMI test solutions. Directly comparable to SDI Canada's RF shielding and EMI consulting services, though ETS-Lindgren manufactures products and operates at a much larger international scale.
- Ray-Bar Engineering: US manufacturer of radiation shielding products, doors, windows, and lead-lined building components for medical and industrial applications. Comparable to SDI on shielded enclosure accessories and healthcare construction components.
- MarShield: Canadian manufacturer of magnetic shielding, RF shielding, and radiation shielding products. Directly comparable to SDI's magnetic and RF shielding core offering and competes for similar healthcare and research customers in Canada.
- Telaforce (formerly Gaven Industries): US provider of RF shielded enclosures, MRI rooms, and electromagnetic shielding for healthcare, defense, and research markets. Directly comparable to SDI on RF shielding installation and shielded room construction.
- PDC Facilities: US-based manufacturer of prefabricated modular healthcare buildings including the PDC Cassette that SDI Canada exclusively distributes in Canada. Closely comparable on the prefab modular imaging-building product line.
- Veritas Medical Solutions: Provider of radiation shielding solutions for healthcare facilities, including MRI suite design and shielding installation services. Directly comparable to SDI on shielding and healthcare infrastructure services.
Emerging players
- AMICO Group: Diversified medical infrastructure provider with products spanning healthcare construction, imaging accessories, and OEM distribution. Partial overlap with SDI's accessory distribution and healthcare construction capabilities.
Regional players
- IMEDCO: Swiss-based provider of RF cabins and MRI shielding rooms for hospitals and research centers. Comparable in product and service offering but primarily serves the European market rather than North America.
Others
- Lindgren-Pitman / MRI Accessories: US-based supplier of MRI accessories including RF filters, waveguides, and shielded enclosure components. Comparable as a component supplier to SDI's accessory distribution and MRI infrastructure work.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
SDI Canada social profiles
Digital presenceSDI Canada compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance1 record
SDI Canada financial estimates
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Frequently asked questions about SDI Canada
What does SDI Canada do?
SDI Canada designs, supplies, and installs radio-frequency (RF) and magnetic shielding systems, prefabricated modular buildings (PDC Cassette), and turnkey construction services for diagnostic imaging facilities. The company builds Faraday cages for MRI rooms using copper-nickel fabric, galvanized steel, or soldered copper panels, and provides silicon-steel magnetic shielding to limit MRI 5-gauss emissions. Its exclusive Canadian distribution rights for PDC Cassette modular buildings, Sentient patient experience products, and Nelco radiation shielding round out a full-project delivery model from design through commissioning.
Is SDI Canada a public or private company?
SDI Canada is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was SDI Canada founded?
SDI Canada was founded in 2003. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is SDI Canada based?
SDI Canada is headquartered in Saint Laurent, Canada, in the North America region.
How does SDI Canada make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. Design and Construction Services are the primary driver. The others are RF and Magnetic Shielding Installation, prefabricated Modular Buildings and distribution of Specialized Products.
Who are SDI Canada's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Nelco, ETS-Lindgren, Ray-Bar Engineering, MarShield, Telaforce (formerly Gaven Industries), PDC Facilities and Veritas Medical Solutions. AMICO Group is listed as an emerging player. IMEDCO is listed as a regional player. Lindgren-Pitman / MRI Accessories is listed as an others.
Does SDI Canada have an API?
No public API is recorded for SDI Canada.
What industry is SDI Canada in?
SDI Canada's product category is Medical Infrastructure / Diagnostic Imaging Construction. Its primary akta.pro industry code is HDAHAOAL, Thermal & EMI/EMC Interconnect Materials (Shielding, Gaskets, Grounding), with a secondary code of IMABAGAJ, Military Power Supplies, RF/Microwave Components & Ruggedized Electronics. Its NAICS code is 334515 and its SIC code is 3448.