MRT Automation

What MRT Automation does

MRT Automation Ltd. is a privately held Canadian industrial automation integrator founded in 1995 and headquartered in Midland, Ontario. The company provides turn-key automated assembly and test systems, custom CNC machining, robotic welding fabrication, jigs and fixtures, mechanical design, electrical controls, and prototype development to B2B industrial manufacturers. Its core technology stack includes SolidWorks 3D solid modeling for design and finite element analysis, a robotic weld cell, CNC machining and turning/milling equipment, and control systems built on Omron PLCs with HMI and PC-based programming (Visual Basic). The company is vertically integrated across the full automation lifecycle — from machine concept development through design, fabrication, control systems, and programming — which is the central element of its value proposition.

The business model is project-based: engagements are custom-quoted, won through direct B2B sales (phone, email, website contact), and billed as multi-year contracts for design and build, with ancillary revenue from installation, startup, troubleshooting, and scenario-based operator training. The primary customer segment is horizontally defined (manufacturers across industrial verticals rather than a single end-market), and the company also sells a small direct-to-consumer retail product (Stow N' Go Sled Deck) via its website. MRT holds ISO 9001:2000, ECRA electrical contractor licensing (License 7004487), CWB Group welding certifications (CSA W47.1, W59), and Controlled Goods Directorate registration — credentials that gate access to regulated manufacturing work in Canada.

The company operates from a single Canadian facility, serves North America, and is founder-controlled by Glen Moreau (President). Marketing is limited to website, YouTube, and Facebook, with no enterprise sales motion, no channel partners, no external investors, and no funding history disclosed. Operating headcount is 11–50, and the company is currently celebrating its 30th anniversary, indicating sustained but low-profile operations.

Name

MRT Automation

Legal name

MRT Automation Ltd.

Website

https://mrtautomation.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

MRT Automation Ltd. is a Canadian industrial automation integrator founded in 1995 that designs and builds custom turn-key automated assembly, test, CNC machining, robotic welding, and control systems for B2B industrial manufacturers, operating from a single facility in Midland, Ontario.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Midland

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Automation Systems: Project-based revenue from design, fabrication, and installation of custom turn-key automation solutions. Includes assembly systems, test machines, and specialized manufacturing equipment.
2. Machining and Fabrication Services: CNC machining, welding fabrication, and short-run production services for custom parts and tools. Revenue generated from one-off jobs and short production runs.
3. Support and Training Services: Installation, startup, troubleshooting, and training services for installed automation systems. Includes scenario-based training for operators and supervisory personnel.
4. Retail Products: Direct retail sales of manufactured products such as Stow N' Go Sled Deck to consumers via contact-based ordering.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

MRT Automation Ltd. provides turn-key automated manufacturing solutions for industrial manufacturers, covering machine concept development, mechanical design, fabrication, CNC machining, robotic welding, and electrical control systems including PLC and HMI programming. The company delivers complete end-to-end automation systems from simple workstations to multi-stage assembly and test lines, plus supporting services such as prototyping, short-run production, installation, and operator training.

Product overview

MRT Automation offers a comprehensive suite of turn-key automation solutions and manufacturing services. The core portfolio includes Turn-key Automation Solutions (complete end-to-end automated assembly and test systems), CNC Machining, Jigs & Fixtures, Welding Fabrication, Electrical Controls, Mechanical Design, Prototypes, and Short Run Productions. Additionally, the company offers a retail product (Stow N' Go Sled Deck). These services span from machine concept development through design, fabrication, control systems, programming, and installation, serving manufacturers requiring automation from simple to multi-stage systems.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Turn-key Automation Solutions Complete end-to-end automation solutions for automated assembly and test systems, covering machine concept development, design, fabrication, control systems, and programming for industrial manufacturers requiring systems from simple to multi-stage.
• CNC Machining CNC machining services including 3D profile machining and milling, double start helical bit operations, CNC turning and milling, and large CNC milling projects for basic to complex parts and one-off to short-run production needs.
• Jigs & Fixtures Custom jigs and fixtures developed using 3D solid modeling software for accurate CAD representation, prototype evaluation, and Finite Element Analysis to determine stress and deflection levels for manufacturing tooling.
• Welding Fabrication Welding fabrication services using a robotic weld cell to develop weld fixtures and welding processes, addressing heat deformation, porosity, and weld aesthetics for custom tools, one-offs, and production components.
• Electrical Controls Electrical control system design, panel fabrication, PLC and HMI programming, PC and robot programming, machine wiring, troubleshooting, and installation and commissioning services for automation systems.
• Mechanical Design Mechanical design services including concept development, CAD modeling, complex 3D profiled jigs, and custom automation and tooling solutions developed using SolidWorks 3D solid modeling software.
• Short Run Productions Short run production capabilities using a robotic weld cell and CNC equipment to handle production spikes or low-volume demands, with custom production tooling development for manufacturers.
• Prototypes Prototype development services using 3D solid modeling software to provide accurate CAD representations for prototype evaluation prior to machining and fabrication.
• Stow N' Go Sled Deck Retail product - a sled deck available for direct purchase through the company via the online shop.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Electrical Safety Authority (ESA)coreOthersMRT Automation Ltd. is licensed with the Electrical Contractor Registration Agency (ECRA) of the Electrical Safety Authority. License number: ECRA License: 7004487. This certification confirms compliance with Ontario Regulation 570/05 requirements for electrical work.
• Government of Canada - Controlled Goods DirectoratecoreOthersMRT Automation Ltd. is registered with the Government of Canada's Controlled Goods Directorate, allowing the company to examine or possess controlled goods and controlled technology in Canada.
• CWB GroupcoreOthersThe CWB Group is accredited by the Standards Council of Canada (SCC) as a Certification Body for CSA welding-related standards. MRT holds certifications for CSA W47.1 and W59 standards.
• International Organization for Standardization (ISO)coreOthersMRT Automation Ltd. is ISO 9001:2000 certified, demonstrating compliance with international quality management standards.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• ABB Robotics & Automation: Global supplier of industrial robots, PLCs, and integrated automation systems used in welding, assembly, and material handling — overlapping with MRT's robotic weld cell and automated assembly offerings at a much broader scale.
• Yaskawa America: Supplier of industrial robots, motion control, and drives widely used in welding and material handling automation — comparable to MRT's robotic welding and motion-controlled assembly work, operating at significantly greater scale.
• Mitsubishi Electric Automation: Major PLC, HMI, CNC, and industrial automation supplier — directly comparable to MRT's PLC programming and CNC machining/control capabilities, and an incumbent for the underlying automation components MRT integrates.
• KUKA Robotics: Global industrial robot and automation systems manufacturer whose welding, assembly, and material-handling robots are directly relevant to MRT's robotic weld cell and custom tooling work; both an incumbent and a technology provider.
• Rockwell Automation: Global industrial automation incumbent offering PLC, drives, motion control, and integrated automation solutions; competes with MRT on the controls/integration layer while also supplying much of the underlying technology MRT programs against.
• Siemens Digital Industries: Global automation giant providing PLCs, drives, motion, and integrated digital industrial solutions; represents both a competitor on larger turn-key scopes and a key technology supplier for integrators like MRT.

Direct peers

• ATS Automation Tooling Systems: Cambridge, Ontario-headquartered turn-key automation systems integrator serving global manufacturers with custom assembly, test, and material handling automation — directly comparable to MRT's core offering, just at much larger scale.
• JMP Solutions (Avancez): Canadian-based systems integrator specializing in custom automated assembly, welding, robotics, and control solutions for industrial manufacturers — closely overlapping MRT's scope of automated assembly & test systems and PLC/HMI integration.

Others

• Burkert Fluid Control Systems: Manufacturer of fluid control, solenoid, and process automation components integrated into custom test and assembly machines — comparable to MRT's automated test systems (displacement, torque, flow) where fluid control subassemblies are common.
• Festo Didactic / Festo Automation: Global pneumatics, electric automation, and process automation component supplier — a key technology vendor for the type of custom automation systems MRT builds, particularly on the fluid power and actuator side.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCFNUcJlSLwkMmSygh0Y0FSA
• Facebookfacebook.com/glenmoreau1965
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/mrt-automation-ltd

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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