What CMP Automation does

CMP Automation Inc. (legal name Cambridge Metal Products Inc.) is a privately held, vertically integrated Canadian manufacturer of turnkey automation equipment, founded in 1988 and headquartered in Kitchener, Ontario. The company specializes in small diameter tubing automation and supplies CNC and dedicated tube bending machines (the patented SNB100, SNB150, and SNB200 series), tube end forming systems (EFP100), leak testing equipment, robotic assembly cells, and custom automation for automotive seating, headliners, and steering columns — all unified on the proprietary MCS100 Omron-based control platform. Beyond automotive, CMP serves medical device manufacturers (e.g., double lumen tube printing), Oil Country Tubular Goods processors, and the horticulture industry through a co-development relationship with Vineland Research and Innovation.

The company generates revenue primarily through one-time capital equipment sales of custom-engineered automation systems bundled with application engineering, design, manufacturing, installation, and field services, with all key functions performed in-house at a 25,000 sq ft lean manufacturing facility. Go-to-market is direct enterprise field sales in North America, led by partners Henry Weinhardt and Dan Weinhardt, supplemented by trade show presence (notably Tube Dusseldorf 2024 and 2026) and a European channel partnership with Mobitec (Kottmann & Berger GmbH) covering Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. The company has delivered 2,000+ machines across 4 continents and more than 10 countries, holds patents in Canada, the US, and Europe, and continues to expand product capability (SNB150/SNB200 launched March 2026) and headcount to support growth.

CMP is family-owned, with no disclosed institutional or venture capital, and operates with 11–50 employees, placing it firmly in the small specialty industrial OEM category. Its strategic positioning rests on domain depth in tube processing, patented heating technology (Next Generation Tube Heating, ~50% cycle time reduction), and the optionality of EV cooling tube applications — all of which define both its moat and its principal end-market exposure to automotive cyclicality.

Name

CMP Automation

Legal name

Cambridge Metal Products Inc.

Website

https://cmpautomation.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

1988

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

CMP Automation is a privately held, vertically integrated Canadian manufacturer of turnkey automation equipment founded in 1988, specializing in small diameter tubing automation (CNC benders, end formers, leak testers, robotic assembly) for primarily automotive, medical, oil & gas, and horticulture customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Automation Equipment

NAICS

Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing (3333), Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing (334519)

SIC

Special Industry Machinery (No Metalworking Machinery) (3550), General Industrial Machinery & Equipment (3560)

akta.pro primary industry

Motion & Machine Control (CNC, Robotics Controllers, Servo/Motion Controllers) (IMAGABAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Industrial Controllers & Control Systems (PLCs, PACs, CNC Controllers) (IMAHAHAH), Conveying, Feeding & Accumulation Systems (Packaging Lines) (IMAHAOAK)

Keywords

• Custom automation equipment
• Tube bending systems
• Tubing automation
• Assembly automation
• Robotic welding cells

Headquarters

HQ city

Kitchener

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Custom Automation Equipment Sales: CMP Automation designs and manufactures turnkey custom automation equipment for various industries. Revenue is generated through the sale of capital equipment including tube benders, end formers, leak testing machines, assembly systems, and custom automation solutions. Equipment ranges from dedicated single-purpose machines to fully flexible CNC systems.
2. Custom Development & Engineering Services: CMP provides application engineering, mechanical and electrical design, R&D/prototype development, and field service/support as part of their turnkey automation solutions. These services are bundled with equipment sales and ongoing customer support.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

CMP Automation is a vertically integrated manufacturer of turnkey custom automation equipment, primarily serving the automotive industry with a focus on small-diameter tubing automation. The product line includes CNC and dedicated nylon tube benders (SNB100, SNB150, SNB200), tube end formers (EFP100), leak testing systems, tube stripping and bundle assembly systems, CNC tube loaders/unloaders, and seating assembly systems. Beyond tubing, CMP builds robotic welding cells, automotive interior assembly (headliners, steering columns, center consoles), and specialized machines for medical, oil & gas (OCTG), and horticulture applications, with each system supported by the proprietary MCS100 Omron-based control platform.

Product overview

CMP Automation is a medium-sized, vertically integrated manufacturer of turnkey automation equipment serving primarily the automotive industry since 1988. The company specializes in small diameter tubing automation and offers a comprehensive portfolio of CNC and dedicated tube bending machines (SNB100, SNB150, SNB200 series), tube end forming systems (EFP100), leak testing equipment, and robotic assembly solutions. Beyond tubing automation, CMP provides seat assembly systems (pallets, conveyors, carousels), custom automation for automotive interiors (headliners, steering columns, center consoles), robotic welding cells, and specialized equipment for EV cooling tubes, medical devices, horticulture, and oil & gas industries. The product line is unified by the proprietary MCS100 Omron-based control platform, enabling integrated control across bending, forming, testing, and assembly operations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• SNB100 Servo Nylon Tube Bender Fully flexible CNC manufacturing platform that uses servo technology to bend nylon tubes, designed for low-volume prototype runs through high-volume production. The system supports multiple contours and quick changeover via HMI data entry. Targeted at automotive and industrial manufacturers needing flexible small-diameter nylon tube bending.
• SNB150 CNC Nylon Tube Bender Patented CNC nylon tube bender with tube diameter range of 6mm-28mm O.D., featuring Next Generation Tube Heating technology that delivers up to 50% reduction in cycle time. Suited for prototyping and low to medium volume production.
• SNB200 CNC Nylon Tube Bender Patented CNC nylon tube bender for tubes up to 40mm OD x 2.5mm wall, designed for heavy service EV truck industry applications. Features Next Generation Tube Heating technology with up to 50% cycle time reduction.
• EFP100 Tube End Former Industry standard end forming machine with linear slide components, 17.5 ton clamping force, and 7.4 ton ram force. Delivers 1-hit cycle under 3 seconds and 3-hit cycle under 6 seconds, with tube diameter range 5/8 to 1-1/4 inches.
• Dedicated Nylon Tube Bending Machines Dedicated and flexible nylon tube bending machines incorporating induction heat technology, with tube diameter sizes from 8mm to 25.4mm. Designed and built to unique customer specifications for high-volume dedicated production.
• Metal Tube Bending Equipment Full range of metal tube bending solutions including Single Tube Power Bender, Dual Tube Power Bender, Stage Power Bender, Dedicated Tube Bending Machine, Square Tube Bending, and Stainless Steel Tube Bender with Mandrels.
• Leak Testing Systems Comprehensive leak testing solutions for tube assemblies, including inline and standalone systems, supporting multiple leak test equipment brands (ATEQ, Cincinnati, ATC).
• Tube End Forming Systems Automated tube end forming machines including the EFP100 End Former, automatic end forming integrated with CNC tube bending systems, and laser stripping combined with end forming.
• Tube Bundle Assembly Systems Robotic and automated tube bundle assembly systems for multi-tube configurations (2-tube and 4-tube bundles) with automated clip loading, integrated leak testing, and material handling.
• CNC Tube Loader/Unloader Systems Complete line of CNC tube loaders (SHL050, SHL100, SHL200, SHL300) and unloaders (SHU) for automated tube bending cells, with bulk feeding systems and quick diameter adjustments.
• Seat Assembly Pallets Conveyor-based seat assembly pallets with tilt and rotate features providing ergonomic operator benefits. Available for front row, seat back, and bus seating applications.
• Seat Assembly Conveyor Systems Turnkey conveyor-based assembly systems incorporating specifically designed seat assembly pallets with upgrade paths and scalability.
• Seat Assembly Carousel Systems Rotary carousel assembly systems offering a lower-cost alternative to conveyor systems while retaining the core ergonomic benefits of CMP's seat assembly pallet designs.
• Robotic Welding Cells Robotic spot, MIG, and drawn arc welding cells featuring turntable and Ferris wheel trunnion tables, geometric weld fixtures, quick tooling changeover, and automated stud feeding systems.
• Projection Weld Machines Automated projection weld machines with multi-station weld bases and interchangeable weld fixtures for geometric tooling.
• Nylon Tube Bead Forming Machines Standalone stations and fully automated machines for high-volume production of bead forming on nylon tubes, with servo-adjustable bead positioning and laser micrometer measurement.
• Connector Assembly & Leak Testing Machines Flexible machines for assembly of quick connectors to tubes with integrated leak testing, suitable for EV cooling tube assemblies and fuel tube assemblies.
• Headliner Assembly Systems Automated machines for automotive headliner component assembly featuring ergonomic motions, integrated controls, and glue-setting processes.
• Steering Column Assembly Machines Tier One automotive steering column subassembly equipment with innovative designs for high-quality component assembly.
• Robotic Inspection Systems Automatic testing equipment for the automotive industry using multi-axis robots with offset probes for 3D profile verification and optional vision systems.
• Medical Tube Printing Machine Double Lumen Tube Printing Machine for the medical industry with extruded aluminum frame, Lexan guarding, light curtain, 3-position rotatable tube nest, and Domino Ax350i inkjet printer, including integrated vision inspection.
• Horticulture Automation Systems Agricultural automation including automated seedling transplanting systems, plug transplanting, bulb planting, and robotic mini-cucumber tray loading with machine vision options. Developed in cooperation with Vineland Research and Innovation and deployed in real growing operations.
• Oil & Gas Automation Systems Tube transfer systems and hydrotesters for Oil Country Tubular Goods (OCTG) manufacturers, including casing threading lines and oil well threading lines.
• Auto End-Form, Bend and Weld Cell Integrated manufacturing cell combining bulk hopper feeding, swaging, ID sizing, flaring, bead forming, spin forming, vision inspection, dedicated tube bending, projection welding, and braze paste dispensing with robotic material handling.
• Tube Stripping Systems Automated tube stripping solutions including CO2 laser stripping for Nyclad coating, Nylcad tube stripping systems (short and long), polypropylene stripping, and automated peeling machines.
• Center Console Pallets Conveyor-based assembly pallets for center console applications featuring tilt and rotate capabilities for ergonomic operator benefits.
• Off Line Seat Assembly Fixtures Offline fixtures for seat assembly processes including skinning, close out, clip insertion, and ODS sensor installation.
• Seat Side Member Assembly Automation Fully automated dial-type system for side member assembly and welding with 10-position dial indexer, multiple feeding systems, orbital riveting, and robotic MIG welding.
• Seat Frame Assembly Dial Rotary dial transfer systems for high-volume metal component assembly in the seating industry.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 50% reduction in Plastic/Nylon tube-bending cycle time with Next Generation Tube Heating technology
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Mobitec (Kottmann & Berger GmbH)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 22 January 2024CMP Automation Inc. partnered with Mobitec, Kottmann & Berger GmbH in Birenbach, Germany to provide European sales and service with specific emphasis on Germany, Austria and Switzerland. Mobitec provides 24/7 service support and strong market coverage for CMP's full range of automation solutions. The partnership combines CMP's state-of-the-art machine solutions with Mobitec's extensive technical knowledge in the tubing industry and local support capabilities. Combined team provides training, installation, commissioning support, and excellent after-sale service. Mobitec contact: Mr. Thorsten Mutschler, Tel: 0049 (0)7161 / 95350-0.
• Vineland Research and InnovationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCMP Automation cooperated with Vineland Research and Innovation to design and build a standard Mini-Cucumber Packing System for the greenhouse growing industry. This technology has successfully been deployed in real growing operations. CMP develops horticultural automation in conjunction with end-users to ensure equipment meets specific requirements.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• BLM Group: Global manufacturer of tube bending and tube fabrication machinery (laser cutting, bending, end forming), directly competing with CMP in automated tube processing for automotive and industrial customers.
• Numalliance: French manufacturer of CNC wire, tube, and profile bending machines serving automotive, furniture, and industrial customers; overlaps with CMP's servo-driven bending automation portfolio.
• Unison Ltd: UK-based specialist in CNC tube bending machines and tube manipulation automation, closely matching CMP's core nylon and metal tube-bending product line for industrial customers.
• Rädlinger ZSK: German builder of CNC tube bending machines and bending cells for automotive and industrial applications, directly comparable in equipment type and target customers to CMP's SNB and bending cells.
• Schwarze-Robitec: German specialist in CNC tube bending machines and tube processing automation, a direct peer in both technology (CNC bending, end forming) and end markets including automotive.
• AddisonMckee: North American supplier of tube bending, end forming, and fabrication machinery with a strong automotive focus, comparable to CMP's tube automation and assembly offerings.

Broad incumbents

• KUKA AG: Large industrial automation and robotics incumbent whose robotic welding cells and assembly lines overlap with CMP's robotics-based custom automation for automotive Tier-1s.
• ATS Automation: Major turnkey automation integrator serving automotive, healthcare, and industrial customers; provides broader-scale competition to CMP's custom automation and assembly offerings.
• FANUC America: Dominant CNC and motion control supplier whose controllers and servo technology underpin much of CMP's equipment class, representing both an enabler and adjacent broader competitor.

Others

• Vineland Research and Innovation: Canadian horticultural research partner that co-developed CMP's mini-cucumber packing system; relevant as a publicly identified innovation partner and ecosystem participant rather than a direct competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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