CPI Automation

What CPI Automation does

CPI Automation Ltd. is a privately held Canadian industrial automation distributor and custom-engineering provider headquartered in Mississauga, Ontario, in continuous operation since 1994. The company sells the 80/20 T-slot aluminum extrusion system — a modular structural framing platform — alongside fasteners, panels, linear bearings, clamping solutions, and floor-to-frame components through an e-commerce web store carrying 4,500+ SKUs at unit prices ranging from approximately $0.49 to $292. CPI is an authorized distributor for 16 industrial automation brands including 80/20 Inc., DeStaCo, Bimba, Norgren, Camozzi, Continental Hydraulics, Control Air, and others, with $1M+ of local inventory supporting Canadian fulfillment.

Beyond distribution, CPI operates in-house manufacturing capabilities including CNC machining using HAAS TM 2P and HAAS VF4SS equipment, CAD custom design, fabrication, and 3D printing, enabling turnkey custom solutions from design through finished parts. The company serves enterprise customers across six primary verticals — aerospace, arts and entertainment, education, food and packaging, healthcare, and refining and generation — with a named-customer base that includes Bruce Power, Siemens, Cummins, MDA, Maple Leaf Foods, Howden, and Genpak, alongside university research accounts at McMaster University, University of Ottawa, and Toronto Metropolitan University.

The business model combines transactional e-commerce sales (one-time product purchases with publicly listed unit pricing) with quote-based custom engineering and fabrication projects (multi-year/enterprise contract cadence). The go-to-market is a hybrid of direct enterprise sales via phone and email and digital self-serve through the web store, supplemented by partner-driven referrals. Across 30+ years of operation, the company has accumulated 750+ active clients and 4,500+ completed projects. There is no disclosed revenue, no external funding, no parent company, and no public listing; ownership commentary indicates a founder- or privately-held structure without institutional investors.

Name

CPI Automation

Legal name

CPI Automation Ltd.

Website

https://cpiautomation.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

CPI Automation Ltd. is a privately held Canadian industrial automation distributor and custom-engineering provider based in Mississauga, Ontario, specializing in 80/20 T-slot aluminum extrusion systems and in-house CNC machining, fabrication, CAD design, and 3D printing services for enterprise customers across aerospace, healthcare, manufacturing, food and packaging, education, and energy sectors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Automation Components

SIC

Wholesale-Industrial Machinery & Equipment (5084)

akta.pro primary industry

Factory Automation Cells & Integrated Systems (Assembly, Welding, Painting Lines) (IMAHAHAL)

akta.pro secondary industry

End-of-Line Integration & Packaging Line Systems (IMAHAOAN)

Keywords

• Industrial automation components
• Aluminum extrusion systems
• CNC machining services
• Custom fabrication services
• Automation parts distribution

Headquarters

HQ city

Mississauga

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Product Sales: CPI Automation generates revenue through direct sales of automation components including aluminum extrusions, fasteners, hardware, linear bearings, pneumatic and hydraulic components, panels, doors, and accessories. Products are sold through their e-commerce web store with prices ranging from under $1 to several hundred dollars per item.
2. Custom Fabrication and Engineering Services: Revenue from custom fabrication, machining, and engineering design services for tailored automation solutions across multiple industries including aerospace, healthcare, and industrial manufacturing.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

CPI Automation is a Canadian industrial automation distributor and solution provider that sells the 80/20 T-slot aluminum extrusion system and over 4,500 supporting components (fasteners, panels, linear bearings, clamps, floor-to-frame hardware) through its own e-commerce web store and direct sales. The company complements distribution with in-house custom services including CNC machining (HAAS TM 2P and VF4SS), fabrication, CAD design, and 3D printing to deliver tailored automation solutions to enterprise customers across aerospace, healthcare, manufacturing, education, and food and packaging industries.

Product overview

CPI Automation is a distributor and solution provider of industrial automation components, centered on the 80/20 Aluminum Extrusion System. The core offering is the CPI Automation Web Store (store.cpiautomation.com) with over 4,500 products spanning T-slotted aluminum profiles in multiple series (10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 40, 45), fasteners and hardware, panels and door components, linear bearings and motion components, clamping solutions, and floor-to-frame components. The 80/20 system serves as the foundational product line, with all other products (fasteners, hardware, panels, bearings, clamps) designed as compatible accessories and add-ons for the extrusion framing system. Beyond product distribution, CPI Automation provides complementary manufacturing services including fabrication, CNC machining (HAAS equipment), CAD custom design, and 3D printing, enabling customers to receive turnkey automation solutions from design through finished parts.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• 80/20 Aluminum Extrusion System Core product line consisting of T-slot aluminum profiles with T-shaped slots along their length, allowing attachment of accessories and fasteners to build custom modular structures and automation solutions for industrial, aerospace, healthcare, food and packaging, and research customers.
• T-Slotted Aluminum Profiles Cut-to-size aluminum profile stock in multiple series and sizes serving as the primary structural element for 80/20-based custom automation framing projects.
• Fasteners and Hardware Anchor fasteners, T-nuts, bolts, screws, washers, brackets, and specialized connectors used to join and assemble 80/20 T-slot aluminum framing components into custom automation structures.
• Panels and Door Components Plastic panels, aluminum plates, wire mesh, hinges, handles, latches, and door hardware for converting 80/20 framing into enclosures, guards, cabinets, and access-controlled structures.
• Linear Bearings and Motion Components Standard and high-cycle linear bearings, Unibearings, linear bearing pads, and dynamic pivots used to integrate sliding and motion functionality into 80/20-based automation frames.
• Clamping Solutions Hold down clamps, pull action latch clamps, squeeze action clamps, and straight-line action clamps used to fixture and secure workpieces in automation and assembly applications.
• Floor to Frame Components Casters, leveling feet, base plates, and other anchoring hardware used to mount or mobilize 80/20-framed structures on factory or laboratory floors.
• Custom Fabrication Services Custom manufacturing of components and structures by manipulating raw materials through cutting, bending, welding, and joining processes to produce project-specific parts per customer designs.
• CNC Machining Services CNC machining service for precise and repeatable manufacturing of metal, plastic, and composite components with tight tolerances, using HAAS TM 2P and HAAS VF4SS equipment for automated operations.
• Custom CAD Design Services CAD-based 2D/3D design service that creates validated digital representations, specifications, and optimized designs for manufacturability of custom automation components and assemblies.
• 3D Printing Services 3D printing service used for cost-effective prototyping, functional part production, and tooling with reduced lead times and material waste compared to traditional manufacturing.

Quantifiable outcome

• 30+ years of industry experience delivering automation solutions
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• 80/20 Inc.coreTechnology or Integration80/20 Inc. is a premier partner specializing in T-slot aluminum extrusion systems. CPI Automation is an authorized distributor of 80/20 products including profiles, fasteners, and accessories. The partnership enables CPI to offer the complete 80/20 modular framing catalogue to Canadian customers with local inventory.
• DeStaCo (Destaco)coreTechnology or IntegrationDeStaCo is a leading manufacturer of industrial automation components including clamps, connectors, and material handling equipment. CPI Automation distributes DeStaCo products for automation applications across aerospace, manufacturing, and packaging industries.
• BimbacoreTechnology or IntegrationBimba is a manufacturer of pneumatic and hydraulic cylinders, valves, and motion control products. CPI Automation provides Bimba products for industrial automation and fluid power applications.
• NorgrencoreTechnology or IntegrationNorgren (IMI Precision Engineering) manufactures pneumatic and fluid control equipment. CPI Automation distributes Norgren products for automation, process control, and industrial applications.
• CamozzicoreTechnology or IntegrationCamozzi Group specializes in pneumatics, automation, and fluid control. CPI Automation offers Camozzi products for industrial automation solutions.
• Continental HydraulicscoreTechnology or IntegrationContinental Hydraulics manufactures hydraulic pumps, motors, valves, and power units. CPI Automation distributes hydraulic components for industrial and mobile equipment applications.
• Control AircoreTechnology or IntegrationControl Air manufactures pneumatic equipment including air preparation units, filters, regulators, and lubricators. CPI Automation provides Control Air products for pneumatic automation systems.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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