Hannafin Automation & Industrial Controls

What Hannafin Automation & Industrial Controls does

Hannafin Automation & Industrial Controls Inc. is a privately held Canadian industrial automation system integrator headquartered in Belleville (Cannifton), Ontario, serving manufacturing clients across Ontario and nationally in Canada. Founded by Adam Hannafin in 2000, the firm designs, builds, and services custom automation systems integrating PLCs, SCADA, HMIs, robotics (Universal Robots and ABB), variable frequency drives, servo motion, Cognex vision systems, and industrial 3D printing. Its product portfolio spans power and control panels up to 600VAC, motion control, automated assembly cells, custom packaging and cutting lines, palletizing, and end-of-arm tooling, supported by mechanical and electrical design using Solidworks and data collection/reporting via TrakSys and GE Digital Proficy.

The company is a Certified System Integrator for Universal Robots, Festo, and a Recognized System Integrator for Rockwell Automation, with Value Provider status for ABB Robotics and certified partnership with Cognex for vision integration. Differentiators cited include in-house 3D printing for rapid prototyping of wear and changeover parts, proprietary Pally palletizing software integration, and one-touch teach programming for gantry systems — capabilities intended to compress delivery and commissioning cycles versus generalist integrators. Named engagements and testimonials span Procter & Gamble, Deca Cables, Quinte Conservation, Kaycan/Saint Gobain, and Rushnell Family Services, with stated served verticals ranging from automotive, food and beverage, pharmaceutical, packaging, and extrusion to aerospace, defense, semiconductor, oil and gas, and medical devices.

Hannafin operates a project-based professional services model with custom quote-based pricing and multi-year contracts. Go-to-market is enterprise field sales delivered through direct on-site engineering, complemented by referral pipelines from its OEM partners and local channels such as the Belleville Chamber of Commerce. The team of approximately nine named professionals includes a Founder/Director, lead mechanical designer, controls and automation specialist, business administrator, electrical designer, mechanical designers, maintenance technician/electrician, and a senior process and engineering coordinator, with operating geographies anchored in Ontario and extending to other Canadian provinces.

Name

Hannafin Automation & Industrial Controls

Legal name

Hannafin Automation & Industrial Controls Inc.

Website

https://haic.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Hannafin Automation & Industrial Controls is a Canadian industrial automation system integrator that designs, builds, and services custom PLC, robotics, vision, motion control, and 3D-printed solutions for manufacturing clients across Ontario and Canada.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Automation System Integration

NAICS

Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables (334513), Relay and Industrial Control Manufacturing (335314), Industrial Machinery Manufacturing (33324), Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing (334519)

SIC

Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823), Electrical Industrial Apparatus (3620), Measuring & Controlling Devices, Nec (3829)

akta.pro primary industry

Control System Integration & Engineering Services (Design, Commissioning, Retrofits) (IMAGABAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Industrial Automation Software (SCADA, HMI, MES, Historian) (IMAHAHAJ), Industrial Controllers & Control Systems (PLCs, PACs, CNC Controllers) (IMAHAHAH), Motion & Machine Control (CNC, Robotics Controllers, Servo/Motion Controllers) (IMAGABAG)

Keywords

• Industrial automation integration
• Custom robotics integration
• PLC SCADA programming
• Machine vision systems
• 3D printed manufacturing parts

Headquarters

HQ city

Durham

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Automation and Robotics Integration: Design, build, and implementation of custom automation systems and robotics integration solutions for manufacturing clients. Services include custom layouts, end of arm tooling, system integration, installation, validation, and operator training.
2. Engineering and Design Services: Mechanical design, electrical design, panel builds, and CAD services using Solidworks Electrical, Mechanical, and PDM. Includes project management using SharePoint, Teams, Planner, and virtual PBX.
3. 3D Printing Services: Design and fabrication of 3D printed parts for prototypes, replacement parts, wear parts, and production-level components using industrial 3D printing.
4. Data Collection and Reporting Systems Integration: Integration of industrial data collection and reporting software solutions including TrakSys and Proficy for real-time production monitoring and OEE improvement.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Hannafin Automation & Industrial Controls is a certified industrial automation system integrator that designs, builds, programs, and services custom automation and robotics solutions for manufacturing clients. Offerings include power and control systems, motion control, PLC/SCADA software design, vision system integration, data collection and reporting, mechanical design, 3D printed parts, and tailored custom builds such as packaging, cutting, assembly, palletizing, and end-of-arm tooling.

Product overview

Hannafin Automation & Industrial Controls is a custom industrial automation system integrator offering a portfolio of solutions designed to reduce unplanned downtime, maximize efficiency, and increase throughput for manufacturing clients. The core offerings include Power and Control Systems (with electrical panel design and builds up to 600VAC), Motion Control Systems, Industrial Automation Software Design (PLCs, SCADA), Vision System Design and Integration (Cognex-based), Data Collection and Reporting Systems (TrakSys/Proficy), and Mechanical Design services. As certified integrators for Universal Robots and ABB Robotics, the company also offers specialized robotics integration, repair services, and custom robot solutions. The Custom Builds division provides tailored solutions including Custom Packaging, Custom Cutting, Automated Assembly, Palletizing (with Pally software), and End of Arm Tool design. Supporting services include 3D Printing (prototyping and production parts), consulting, project management, and operator training. All solutions are designed to adhere to plant expectations including 5S and Six Sigma standards.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Power and Control Systems Custom power and control software design, branded industrial software implementation, and power distribution systems design up to 600VAC, including electrical panel design and builds for manufacturing clients.
• Motion Control Systems Custom turnkey motion control solutions integrating hardware and software for scalable, cost-effective systems that improve efficiency across multiple manufacturing industries.
• Industrial Automation Software Design Custom software solutions for industrial automation including PLC programming, SCADA systems, and integration of existing automation systems to streamline processing for manufacturers.
• Vision System Design and Integration Custom 2D and 3D vision system software design and integration, including Cognex vision systems, for 100% quality control inspection in high-speed production environments.
• Data Collection and Reporting Systems (DCRS) Centralized real-time data collection and reporting systems integrated with TrakSys and Proficy software to improve OEE and reduce unplanned downtime for manufacturing operations.
• Mechanical Design Custom mechanical design services including computer-aided design, stress simulations, motion analysis, 3D printing, prototyping, testing and validation for manufacturing optimization.
• Universal Robots Integration Certified System Integrator services for Universal Robots collaborative robots (UR3, UR5, UR10, UR16, UR20, UR30) covering packaging, material handling, machine tending and assembly.
• ABB Robotics Integration Value Provider services for ABB Robotics including IRB robots for palletizing, higher cycle times, heavier lifting loads and complex operations in manufacturing environments.
• 3D Printed Parts Rapid prototyping and production-quality 3D printed components for quick changeovers, replacement parts, and complex part fabrication using industrial additive manufacturing.
• Custom Packaging Flexible automation solutions for packaging diverse products with vision-guided robotic systems, zone-based safety using light curtains, and one-touch teach programming for manufacturers.
• Custom Cutting Solutions Custom cutting tables with auto-load systems for high-speed, accurate cutting (tolerances to +/- 1/16 inch) supporting products from 48 to 112 inches in building materials and similar industries.
• Automated Assembly Process Multi-cell assembly solutions with vision-guided UR10E robots, kanban processing, safety PLCs, and HMI for recipe management in manufacturing operations.
• Palletizing Solutions Collaborative robot palletizing using Pally software for reduced programming time and optimized pack patterns, supporting UR10, 16, 20, 30 cobots in environments as low as zero degrees.
• End of Arm Tool (EOAT) Design and Build Custom end of arm tooling designs using vacuum, magnetic, or gripper technologies for unique packing, loading, and product moving requirements in industrial automation.

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

AI capability4 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Universal RobotscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCertified System Integrator for Universal Robots, the world's #1 collaborative robot brand. Hannafin provides sales, installation, validation, and support services for UR cobots (UR3, UR5, UR10, UR16, UR20, UR30) across various industrial applications.
• ABB RoboticscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorABB Value Provider for ABB Robotics, one of the world's leading robotics and machine automation suppliers. Hannafin provides installation and validation services for ABB robot systems including IRB series robots.
• Rockwell AutomationcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRecognized Systems Integrator for Rockwell Automation products, the leading North American provider of automation control systems including Allen Bradley PLCs, HMIs, and industrial automation software.
• FestominorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCertified System Integrator for Festo automation solutions, providing expertise in pneumatics, electrical automation, and industrial controls.
• CognexcoreTechnology or IntegrationCertified integration partner for Cognex vision systems. Hannafin's team has completed specialized training to integrate and support Cognex Vision Systems including In-Sight, VisionPro, and DataMan products for quality control applications.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Dynamic Automation: Custom automation and robotics integration firm serving packaging, consumer products, and discrete manufacturing — directly comparable in service portfolio and customer base to Hannafin.
• Acieta: US-based custom industrial automation and robotics integrator with FANUC Authorized System Integrator status and full-service capabilities from concept to installation. Closely matches Hannafin's model of custom integration with OEM partner certifications and is the most directly comparable peer.
• ATS Corporation: Canadian-headquartered global automation solutions provider with a major Canadian footprint, offering custom automation, robotics, and digital solutions. Most relevant Canadian peer, though at much larger scale, providing an apples-to-apples regional comparison for Hannafin.
• APT Manufacturing Solutions: Custom industrial automation integrator focused on robotic systems, machine building, and end-of-line solutions for manufacturers. Highly comparable to Hannafin in custom integration services and OEM-driven lead flow.
• Genesis Systems (IPG Photonics): Robotic integration specialist focused on non-automotive applications including aerospace, heavy machinery, and food & beverage — sectors that overlap with Hannafin's served verticals. Comparable in custom robotic system design and build.
• Eckhart: Industrial automation solutions provider specializing in custom automated manufacturing systems, robotics integration, and in-house design/build. Overlaps with Hannafin in custom packaging, assembly, and material handling automation delivered to North American manufacturers.

Regional players

• Robotiq: Canadian-founded cobot accessory and software provider serving the Universal Robots ecosystem, headquartered in Quebec. Adjacent rather than directly competing, but a relevant Canadian cobot-ecosystem peer for benchmarking and ecosystem context.

Broad incumbents

• Comau: Global industrial automation and robotics company offering custom automation solutions across automotive, manufacturing, and process industries. Overlaps with Hannafin's custom integration capabilities but at much larger scope.
• Yaskawa America (Motoman Robotics): Major industrial robot OEM with a large integrator network in North America, competing in the same end markets as Hannafin through its own services arm and channel partners. Comparable on the robotics integration axis but at OEM scale.
• JR Automation: One of North America's largest custom industrial automation and robotic integration providers, offering custom automated manufacturing solutions across multiple verticals. Directly comparable in service mix (custom integration, vision, motion) to Hannafin but at materially larger scale and broader geographic reach.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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