Sns Industrial Group

What Sns Industrial Group does

SNS Industrial Group is a privately held Canadian industrial automation distributor headquartered in Cambridge, Ontario, founded in 1989 and operating for over 35 years. The company distributes components across four principal categories — automation and controls, fluid power, robotics and vision, and sensing and machine safety — through authorized partnerships with multiple manufacturers including Noark Electric (Premium Authorized Distributor), Leuze (Authorized National Distributor), Mindman (Authorized National Distributor), AirTAC (Authorized Distributor), Maple Systems, Wöhner, Nanotec, Saginaw Control & Engineering, Finder, Epson, QC Conveyors, Hiwin, Festo, and Airtrol. SNS also serves as the Ontario partner for Mech-Mind Robotics, distributing industrial 3D cameras and AI-powered vision software, and operates a proprietary custom cylinder manufacturing line under the SNS Cylinder Brand spanning NFPA tie-rod, mill type, welded, and custom-engineered cylinders.

The company's product portfolio is built entirely on third-party manufacturer IP, with SNS contributing value through authorized distribution, application engineering support, same-day shipping for orders placed before noon, and custom solutions for specific customer applications. It also operates a sub-brand called SNS Automation and runs a website with 'Request a Quote' and 'Request a Demo' CTAs. Customer segmentation is horizontal, spanning OEMs, industrial automation buyers, manufacturing and industrial machinery operators, and robotics/automation integration firms.

Revenue is generated primarily through hardware sales (product distribution and custom cylinder manufacturing) supplemented by value-added services including application engineering and custom solutions. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. The company employs between 11 and 50 staff, holds no disclosed institutional capital or parent company, and reports no acquisitions, funding rounds, or leadership changes in the available record.

Name

Sns Industrial Group

Legal name

SNS Industrial Group

Website

https://snsindustrial.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

SNS Industrial Group is a Cambridge, Ontario-based authorized industrial automation distributor, reselling components across controls, fluid power, robotics, and sensing from manufacturers including Noark, Leuze, Mindman, and Mech-Mind, while also manufacturing custom hydraulic and pneumatic cylinders under its own brand for Ontario industrial customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Automation Distribution

NAICS

Hardware Merchant Wholesalers (423710), Industrial Machinery Manufacturing (3332)

SIC

Wholesale-Industrial Machinery & Equipment (5084)

akta.pro primary industry

Process Control & Automation Electronics Manufacturing Services (PLCs, I/O, DCS/SCADA hardware) (IMAGAGAK)

Keywords

• Industrial automation distribution
• Custom cylinder manufacturing
• Pneumatic fluid power components
• Machine safety sensors
• Robotics vision systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Saint George

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Product Distribution: SNS Industrial Group generates revenue through the resale and distribution of industrial automation products from multiple manufacturer partners. They offer products across automation & controls, conveyors, fluid power, robotics & vision, and sensing & machine safety categories.
2. Custom Cylinder Manufacturing: The company manufactures custom-engineered cylinders for specific client application needs, including NFPA hydraulic and pneumatic tie-rod cylinders, welded type cylinders, mill type cylinders, and custom valve actuator cylinders.
3. Value-Added Services: Beyond product sales, SNS provides application engineering support, custom solutions, and technical expertise to help customers solve challenging problems and improve efficiency.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

SNS Industrial Group is an Ontario-based authorized distributor of industrial automation and control products, reselling and integrating offerings from multiple manufacturer partners across automation & controls, conveyors, fluid power, robotics & vision, and sensing & machine safety categories. Beyond product distribution, the company manufactures custom-engineered hydraulic and pneumatic cylinders under its own SNS brand and provides value-added application engineering and custom solutions for industrial customers.

Product overview

SNS Industrial Group is an industrial automation distributor offering a comprehensive portfolio of automation and control products, fluid power components, robotics and vision systems, and sensing/safety equipment through partnerships with multiple manufacturers. The core offerings include: Automation & Controls (Maple Systems HMIs/PLCs/IPCs, Noark Electric motor controls/circuit protection/VFDs, Wohner busbar systems, Finder relays, SCE Enclosures, Nanotec motors/actuators); Conveyors (QC Conveyors); Fluid Power (AirTAC, Airtrol, Festo, Mindman pneumatic components, and Custom Cylinders including NFPA Tie-Rod, Mill Type, Welded, and custom engineered cylinders); Robotics & Vision (Epson robots, Mech-Mind 3D cameras/AI software, Hiwin linear guideways); and Sensing & Safety (Leuze optical sensors and safety products). Value-added services include same-day shipping, technical expertise, and custom engineered solutions for specific applications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SNS Cylinder Brand: SNS cylinder brand for pneumatic and hydraulic cylinders including NFPA hydraulic and pneumatic Tie-Rod cylinders, Welded Type cylinders, Mill Type cylinders, custom Valve Actuator cylinders, and custom Tie-Rod cylinders

Products and services

• Maple Systems HMIs, PLCs, and IPCs
• Noark Electric Motor Controls & Circuit Protection
• Noark Ex9VF7 Variable Frequency Drive
• Wöhner Busbar Systems & Power Distribution
• Finder Relay Interface Modules
• SCE Enclosures
• Nanotec Drive Solutions
• Hiwin Linear Motion Components
• QC Conveyors
• AirTAC Pneumatic Components
• Airtrol Fluid Power Components
• Festo Pneumatic & Automation Components
• Mindman Automation Components
• SNS Custom Cylinders (NFPA Tie-Rod, Mill Type, Welded, Custom Engineered)
• Epson Industrial Robotics
• Mech-Mind 3D Vision & AI Robotics Solutions
• Leuze Optical Sensors
• Leuze Machine Safety Products
• Application Engineering Support & Custom Solutions

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

AI capability6 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Noark ElectriccoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSNS Industrial Group is a Premium Authorized Distributor for Noark Electric, a global manufacturer of low-voltage electrical components specializing in motor controls and circuit protection for OEMs. Products include molded case circuit breakers (15A to 1200A), miniature circuit breakers, rotary disconnect switches, manual motor starters, contactors and overloads, safety contactors and relays, soft starters, enclosed breakers, and power circuit breakers up to 4000A.
• LeuzecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSNS Industrial Group is an Authorized National Distributor for Leuze, a safety product manufacturer with over 60 years of experience. Products include safety light curtains, safety laser scanners (RSL 200), safety controllers and relays, safety switches, safety radar systems, and safe bar code positioning systems (FBPS 600i). Leuze is one of the world leaders in safety products.
• MindmancoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSNS Industrial Group is an Authorized National Distributor for Mindman, established in 1979, providing high-quality automation components. Products include solenoid valves, air treatment units (F.R.I. units), pneumatic cylinders (ISO profile, compact, miniature), electric actuators, fluid power accessories, MCTC automatic tool changers, and grippers/end of arm tooling.
• AirTACcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSNS Industrial Group is an Authorized Distributor for AirTAC International Group, established in 1988, recognized globally in pneumatic equipment manufacturing. Products include solenoid valves, control components, preparation units, actuators (ISO profile, compact, miniature cylinders), fittings and tubing, air grippers, power clamps, and linear guideways.
• Mech-Mind RoboticscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSNS Industrial Group is the Ontario, Canada partner for Mech-Mind Robotics, an industry-leading supplier of industrial 3D cameras and software suites for robotic applications. Products include Mech-Eye industrial 3D cameras (DEEP, LSR L, PRO S, PRO M, NANO, LNX-8000 series), Mech-Vision machine vision software, Mech-DLK deep learning software, and Mech-Viz robot programming software. Solutions include bin picking, palletizing, depalletizing, and machine tending.
• Maple SystemsmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMaple Systems is an industry leader in HMIs, PLCs, and IPC products for industrial, OEM, automation and municipal applications.
• WöhnermajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWöhner specializes in busbar systems and power distribution solutions for industrial applications. Products include busbar supports, fuse holders, switch disconnectors, and motor starters designed for compact installations and high efficiency.
• NanotecmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNanotec specializes in precise, high-performance drive solutions including integrated motors, brushless DC motors, stepper motors, motor controllers, and linear actuators for automation systems, automatic laboratory equipment, and medical devices.
• Saginaw Control & Engineering (SCE)majorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSaginaw Control & Engineering (SCE) has been serving the electrical industry since 1963, specializing in manufacturing both standard stock and custom designed enclosures with state-of-the-art equipment including automated forming, fiber optic laser cutting and welding technology.
• FindermajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFinder manufactures relay interface modules and other automation control products.
• EpsonmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEpson Robotics division products for industrial robotics and vision applications.
• QC ConveyorsmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorQC Conveyors provides conveyor systems for industrial applications.
• HiwinmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHiwin provides linear motion components including linear guideways for industrial automation applications.
• FestominorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFesto provides fluid power and pneumatic components for industrial automation.
• AirtrolminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAirtrol provides fluid power components for industrial applications.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Investors

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