Onys

What Onys does

Onys is a Quebec-based industrial and commercial cleaning equipment distributor operating as the authorized 'guichet unique' (one-stop-shop) for Nilfisk Advance products in the province. Founded circa 2017, the company runs two physical branches — Quebec City and Laval/Montreal — and sells an equipment portfolio spanning auto-scrubbers, mechanical sweepers, combined sweeper-scrubbers, vacuum cleaners (dry and wet/dry), polishers/strippers, carpet extractors, and autonomous robotic cleaning units. The product range is sourced primarily from Nilfisk, with secondary lines from Nacecare, Viper, Pioneer Eclipse, and Cimex, plus a refurbished-equipment offering from Nilfisk, NaceCare, Nobles, and Tennant.

The underlying technology is OEM-driven rather than proprietary to Onys. Key distributed technologies include Nilfisk's REV (Random Orbital Vibration) orbital scrubbing, which the vendor claims reduces floor restoration time by up to 90%; the CRI-certified LIFT low-moisture carpet extraction system; and the AXP detergent distribution system. Equipment-level specifications indicate professional-grade throughput — for example, the Nacecare 244NX covers 7,320 sq ft per tank in 34 minutes, and the Nilfisk ES4000 delivers up to 400% productivity improvement versus ride-on extractors.

Onys monetizes through a multi-stream revenue model: one-time equipment sales (new and used), recurring technical repair services, replacement parts, and financing/rent-to-own programs. Pricing is quote-based for most equipment, with sample list pricing around $1,000 CAD for entry-level scrubbers. The go-to-market is consultative and sales-led, combining in-person consultation at branch locations, on-site training, field sales across Quebec, and a digital layer (website, social channels, monthly newsletter). Customer segments span three declared verticals — institutions (healthcare, education), commercial/hospitality, and industrial — with a base of 1,500+ customers and 9,000+ cumulative equipment units sold, all rooted in the Quebec market.

Name

Onys

Legal name

Onys

Website

https://onys.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Onys is a Quebec-based authorized distributor of Nilfisk industrial cleaning equipment, selling scrubbers, sweepers, vacuums, carpet extractors, and robotic units to institutional, commercial/hospitality, and industrial customers across the province via two branch locations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Cleaning Equipment Distribution

NAICS

Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance (811310)

SIC

Wholesale-Professional & Commercial Equipment & Supplies (5040)

akta.pro primary industry

Floor Cleaning Equipment (Scrubbers, Sweepers, Burnishers) (IMAHALAA)

Keywords

• Industrial cleaning equipment
• Floor scrubbers
• Carpet extractors
• Commercial vacuum cleaners
• Cleaning equipment distribution

Headquarters

HQ city

Saint-jean-baptiste

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Equipment Sales: Primary revenue from selling new and used industrial cleaning equipment including auto scrubbers, sweepers, vacuum cleaners, polishers, carpet extractors, and robotic equipment from brands such as Nilfisk, Nacecare, Viper, Pioneer Eclipse, and Cimex.
2. Equipment Repair Services: Technical repair services for a wide range of cleaning equipment including auto scrubbers, industrial vacuum cleaners, and sweepers, providing reliable and durable maintenance.
3. Financing Programs: Flexible budget programs offering various financing options and rent-to-own programs for equipment purchases, accommodating customers with budgetary constraints.
4. Replacement Parts: Sale of replacement parts for various cleaning equipment brands.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Onys sells and services industrial and commercial cleaning equipment in Quebec as an authorized distributor of Nilfisk Advance and other brands. Its offerings span floor scrubbers, mechanical sweepers, combined sweeper-scrubbers, dry and wet/dry vacuum cleaners, floor polishers and strippers, carpet extractors, robotic cleaning equipment, and refurbished equipment. The company bundles equipment sales with consultation, on-site training, repair services, replacement parts, and financing/rent-to-own programs.

Product overview

Onys is a Quebec-based industrial and commercial cleaning equipment distributor and one-stop-shop for Nilfisk Advance products. The product portfolio consists of multiple equipment categories including autorécureuses (floor scrubbers), balais mécaniques (mechanical sweepers), appareils combinés (combined sweeper-scrubbers), aspirateurs (vacuum cleaners), polisseuses/décapeuses (buffers/strippers), extracteurs à tapis (carpet extractors), and robotic cleaning equipment. Products are sourced from brands including Nilfisk (primary), Nacecare, Viper, Cimex, Pioneer Eclipse, and others. The company also offers used/refurbished equipment. Services include equipment sales, consultation, repair, training, and financing.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Industrial Floor Scrubbers (Autorécureuses) Self-propelled floor scrubbing machines for cleaning hard floors in commercial, institutional, and industrial environments. The catalog contains 22 models from brands including Nilfisk, Nacecare, and Viper.
• Mechanical Sweepers (Balais mécaniques) Mechanical sweepers for industrial and commercial floor sweeping applications. The catalog contains 11 models from Nilfisk and Viper brands.
• Combined Sweeper-Scrubbers (Appareils combinés) Combined sweeping and scrubbing machines that perform both functions in a single pass, available from Nilfisk.
• Dry Vacuum Cleaners (Aspirateurs secs) Dry vacuum cleaners for commercial and industrial cleaning applications, with 11 models available.
• Wet/Dry Vacuum Cleaners (Aspirateurs secs et humides) Wet/dry vacuum cleaners capable of handling both dry debris and liquid waste, available from Nilfisk in five models.
• Floor Polishers and Strippers (Polisseuses / Décapeuses) Floor polishers and strippers for floor maintenance and restoration, available in 22 models from Nilfisk, Pioneer Eclipse, and Viper.
• Carpet Extractors (Extracteurs à tapis) Carpet extraction machines for deep cleaning of textile floors, available in six models from Nilfisk and Cimex.
• Robotic Cleaning Equipment (Équipements robots) Robotic cleaning equipment for autonomous floor maintenance, available in three models from Nilfisk.
• Refurbished Cleaning Equipment (Équipements usagés) Pre-owned and refurbished industrial cleaning equipment from Nilfisk, NaceCare, Nobles, and Tennant, available at reduced prices with 12 listings.
• Nilfisk SC550 Walk-Behind Floor Scrubber Battery-powered walk-behind floor scrubber with 530mm working width, 40L solution and recovery tanks, up to 4 hours of battery autonomy, theoretical output of 2,120 m²/h, and silent operation at 69 dB(A). Sample base price of $1,000 CAD.
• Nacecare 244NX Compact Walk-Behind Scrubber Ultra-compact walk-behind scrubber weighing 46 lb with 80-minute lithium-ion runtime, covering 7,320 ft² per tank in 34 minutes, reducing water consumption by 80% and labor costs by 70% while cleaning 3x faster than traditional methods.
• Nilfisk ES4000 Total Carpet Care System Total carpet care system with three modes: dry sweep at 35,000 ft²/h, interim extraction at 14,000 ft²/h, and restorative extraction at 7,000 ft²/h, operating at 65 dB(A) for up to 400% productivity improvement over ride-on extractors.
• Equipment Repair Services Professional technical repair services for industrial and commercial cleaning equipment including auto scrubbers, industrial vacuum cleaners, and sweepers from multiple brands.
• Equipment Consultation Services Expert consultation to help customers select appropriate cleaning equipment based on facility requirements, supported by a decision-support tool on the company website.
• On-Site Training Services Personalized on-site training to optimize equipment performance and reduce total cleaning costs across customer facilities.
• Equipment Financing and Rent-to-Own Programs Flexible budget programs and rent-to-own options that accommodate customers with budgetary constraints for equipment purchases, structured as multi-year contracts.
• Replacement Parts Sales Sale of replacement parts for various brands of cleaning equipment to support ongoing maintenance and repair needs.

Quantifiable outcome

• RED technology reduces floor restoration time by up to 90% while eliminating the need for stripping
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Nilfisk AdvancecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOnys is an authorized distributor of Nilfisk Advance equipment in Quebec, offering the complete range of Nilfisk products including auto scrubbers, sweepers, vacuum cleaners, polishers, and carpet extractors. As the 'guichet unique' (one-stop-shop) for Nilfisk needs in Quebec, they provide sales, consultation, and technical support services.
• NacecareminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOnys distributes Nacecare branded equipment including compact auto scrubbers (244NX) and related cleaning equipment in Quebec.
• Pioneer EclipseminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOnys distributes Pioneer Eclipse polishers and floor care equipment including models 300BU and related products.
• CimexminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOnys distributes Cimex carpet cleaning equipment including the CR48CM encapsulation cleaning machine.
• ViperminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOnys distributes Viper branded cleaning equipment including auto scrubbers and polishers.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Nilfisk: Danish-headquartered global manufacturer of industrial and commercial cleaning equipment — including the REV and LIFT technologies Onys distributes — and itself a competitor in direct sales channels. Nilfisk is comparable as both Onys's primary supplier and as the most direct potential alternative channel that large Quebec customers could buy from.
• Tennant Company: US-based manufacturer of floor cleaning equipment and owner of Nacecare (one of Onys's distributed brands). Tennant competes head-to-head with Nilfisk in scrubbers and extractors and operates its own Canadian sales/service network, making it a directly comparable incumbent to Onys's product lines and target customer.
• Kärcher: German global leader in cleaning technology, with a comprehensive line of commercial and industrial scrubbers, vacuums, and sweepers overlapping with Onys's catalog. Kärcher's direct Canadian operations and authorized dealer network compete for the same institutional, commercial, and industrial buyers Onys targets in Quebec.

Direct peers

• Hillyard: US-headquartered distributor of janitorial supplies and equipment serving commercial and institutional customers. Although primarily US-focused, Hillyard is comparable to Onys as a vertically-integrated cleaning-equipment and supplies distributor that pairs products with service, training, and consultation — a model Onys replicates in Quebec.
• Imperial Dade: Large North American janitorial supplies, equipment, and foodservice distribution company. Like Onys, Imperial Dade combines equipment sales with consumables supply and service support for commercial cleaning customers, and represents the larger-scale version of Onys's distribution-plus-service model.
• Waxie Sanitary Supply: Major US janitorial supply and equipment distributor with a long-standing focus on commercial cleaning solutions. Comparable to Onys in bundling equipment, training, repair, and supplies for institutional and commercial cleaning accounts.
• Bunzl Cleaning & Hygiene Canada: Canadian arm of global distribution group Bunzl, supplying janitorial, cleaning, and hygiene products and equipment to commercial and institutional customers. Comparable to Onys as a multi-line distributor with bundled service and supplies offerings across Canada.
• Brady Industries: US-based janitorial supply and cleaning equipment distributor serving commercial facilities across multiple states. Comparable to Onys in combining equipment distribution with consumables, training, and service for institutional and commercial cleaning customers.

Emerging players

• Avidbots: Kitchener, Ontario-based developer of autonomous commercial floor-cleaning robots. Highly relevant given Onys's recent addition of robotic cleaning equipment to its catalog; both companies are positioned to ride the same automation trend in the Canadian commercial cleaning market.
• Brain Corp: US-based AI platform powering autonomous commercial floor cleaning robots (deployed through OEM partners like Nilfisk). Comparable to Onys as a key enabler of the robotic cleaning equipment category Onys is now selling into the Quebec market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xfacebook.com/Onys.ca
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC8pYWi099F6TpgbpQgPhQMg
• Facebookfacebook.com/Onys.ca
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/onys
• Instagraminstagram.com/onys.ca/?hl=fr

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Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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