Sempress Canada Inc.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1987
- HeadquartersMississauga, Canada
- Headcount1–10
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Sempress Canada Inc. does
Sempress Canada Inc. (operating as "Sempress Pneumatics") is a Mississauga, Ontario-based industrial distribution and light-manufacturing company founded in 1987. The firm functions as an authorized Canadian distributor and manufacturer representative for more than 17 established automation component brands, including GLOBE Airmotors, Gimatic, Röhm, Fabco-Air, Bilsing Automation, Lexair, Servomech, Schmalz, Pronal, Bonomi, Arrow Pneumatics, Metal Work, AAA Products International, E2 Systems, Peterpaul, Dynamco, and WC Branham. Its product portfolio spans pneumatic and mechanical automation components — air motors, actuators, grippers, valves, FRL units, linear motion systems, bar feeders, end-of-arm tooling, chucks, drilling/tapping units, vacuum components, inflatable products, and pressure testing equipment.
The company monetizes primarily through hardware resale (distribution margin) and a complementary custom tool-building service branded "We Build It," where in-house engineering designs and builds end-of-arm tooling and automation sub-assemblies to customer specification. GTM combines direct B2B field sales providing technical consultation, a Shopify e-commerce storefront with quote-based pricing, and a $500 CAD free-shipping threshold. Distribution is exclusively single-country/domestic within Canada, with the catalog and English/French bilingual site signaling bilingual service coverage. Sister-company Pneumotor Inc. handles the corresponding U.S. distribution of GLOBE Airmotors.
Target customers are mid-market and enterprise Canadian industrial manufacturers across automotive stamping, precision machining, woodworking, and general industrial automation. Vertical segments emphasized include Industrial Manufacturing and Automotive Industry (stamping/pressroom applications), with secondary coverage of precision manufacturing and woodworking. The firm is WBE Canada-certified as a women-owned business, providing supplier-diversity credentials for institutional procurement.
Sempress Canada Inc. firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Sempress Canada Inc.
- Legal name
- Sempress Canada Inc.
- Website
- https://sempress.ca
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1987
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1–10 employees
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Sempress Canada Inc. industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Industrial Pneumatic Automation Components Distribution
- NAICS
- Other General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing (3339)
- SIC
- General Industrial Machinery & Equipment (3560), General Industrial Machinery & Equipment, Nec (3569)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Linear Motion & Mechanical Power Transmission (Ball/roller screws, linear guides, bearings, couplings) (IMAHAGAM)
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Where Sempress Canada Inc. is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Mississauga
- HQ country
- Canada
- HQ region
- North America
Offices1 record
Markets served
Sempress Canada Inc. business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Product Distribution: Revenue generated from distributing and selling pneumatic automation components and branded products from their manufacturer partners including air motors, actuators, valves, grippers, linear systems, and related accessories. The company also provides custom tool building services.
- Custom Tool Building: Custom tools built to customer specifications. The company offers design assistance and builds custom solutions for automation applications.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Pay-as-you-go | Quote-based pricing for industrial automation components |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels3 records
Sempress Canada Inc. product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Sempress Canada is an authorized Canadian distributor and manufacturer representative for 17+ branded automation component manufacturers (GLOBE, Gimatic, Rohm, Fabco-Air, Bilsing, Lexair, Servomech, Schmalz, Pronal, Bonomi, Arrow Pneumatics, Metal Work, AAA Products, E2 Systems, Peterpaul, Dynamco, WC Branham). The company sells pneumatic components (air motors, actuators, cylinders, valves), end-of-arm tooling, bar feeders, work holding chucks, drilling/tapping units, linear actuators, inflatable products, and pressure testing equipment. It also provides custom end-of-arm tooling design and build services under its "We Build It" model.
Product overview
Sempress Canada Inc. is a distributor and supplier of industrial pneumatic and automation components, not a product manufacturer. The company serves as an authorized distributor for 16+ brand partners, offering a comprehensive portfolio of pneumatic and mechanical automation products organized into distinct product categories. The portfolio centers on GLOBE air motors (vane, piston, compact, and geared variants) as the flagship product line, complemented by Fabco-Air and Gimatic actuators (cylinders, rotary actuators, multi-power boosters). Air preparation is covered through Arrow Pneumatics and Metal Work FRL units. Material handling includes Lexair bar feeders and Bilsing Automation end-of-arm tooling (carbon fiber beams, grippers, modular tooling). Work holding encompasses Rohm and Lexair chucks (power chucks, collet chucks) and WC Branham brakes and intensifiers. Drilling and tapping is handled by AAA Products (Jiffy drills/taps) and E2 Systems. Pronal provides inflatable products (lifting bags, pipe plugs, storage tanks, bottle grippers). Linear motion products come from Servomech (ball screw jacks, linear actuators, bevel gearboxes). Pressure testing equipment is supplied by GLOBE Test Equipment. Additional products include Bonomi valves, Peterpaul solenoid valves, Dynamco high-speed valves, Schmalz vacuum components, and tool changers/clamping devices. The company operates on a 'We Build It' model offering custom tool design and build services alongside the distributed brand portfolio.
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Products and services
- GLOBE Vane Air Motors Standard vane air motors available in various sizes (V1 through V8) with hub, face, foot, NEMA, and IEC mount options, ATEX certified. For industrial automation applications requiring pneumatic rotary power.
- GLOBE Piston Air Motors High-torque piston air motors available with brake, controls, and/or gearbox options for demanding applications. Customizable for specific requirements.
- GLOBE Compact Air Motors
- Fabco-Air Pneumatic Cylinders (F-Series, Pancake, Hi-Power, Multi-Power, Longstroke, MLR/MLS, MK, Square 1) Comprehensive line of pneumatic air cylinders from Fabco-Air including direct interchange round body cylinders, pancake, hi-power, multi-power, longstroke, round head, square head, and square body variants for industrial automation.
- Gimatic Rotary Actuators Pneumatic rotary actuators including 2-position models like AR25180 with various stroke options for automation applications.
- FRL Units (Filters/Regulators/Lubricators) Complete air preparation line from Arrow Pneumatics and Metal Work including filters, regulators, lubricators, desiccant products, and air control units in mini, intermediate, standard, mid flow, and high flow series from 1/8" NPT to 3" NPT.
- Pneumatic Mufflers, Silencers & Breather Vents Pneumatic exhaust mufflers, silencers, and sintered bronze breather vents in various NPT sizes for industrial pneumatic systems.
- Lexair Bar Feeders (Rhinobar, ILS, PROFImat, ecoPROFI) CNC machine bar feeders for automated material loading including RB-2.5, RB-3.0, MMRB Multi Mini, ILS-RBL, ILS-MUK 70, ILS-MUK 100, PROFImat, and ecoPROFI series. Handles round, square, hex, and odd geometries.
- Lexair Parts Unloaders & Accumulators Unload Pro automatic parts unloading system for CNC machines handling workpieces up to 3.15" diameter and 48" length, plus Rotary-Pro stand-alone parts accumulator for safe conveying and collection of finished components.
- Bilsing End-of-Arm Tooling (EOAT) Comprehensive EOAT solutions from Bilsing Automation including carbon fiber tooling (lighter, stiffer, harmonically stable), servo-controlled T-beams for tandem presses, robot grippers (miniature to 1764 lbs), hot stamp grippers (rated to 1000°C), modular tooling system with automatic coupling, vacuum cups, and custom EOAT tooling carts.
- Gimatic & Rohm Pneumatic Grippers 2-jaw and 3-jaw self-centering pneumatic parallel grippers from Gimatic (DH and TH series) and centric/parallel grippers from Röhm for automated work holding and precision part handling.
- Rohm and Lexair Power Chucks & Collet Chucks Work holding solutions including Rohm DURO-A 3-jaw power chucks (110mm to 400mm) for CNC lathes, Lexair 5C/16C/65mm Flex Grip collet chucks, and 2-jaw, 3-jaw, 4-jaw CNC power chucks for automated work holding.
- AAA Products Drilling & Tapping Equipment (Jiffy 3D, 3S, 3T Series) Hydraulic motor driven Jiffy 3D drilling units with ASA/Jacobs/Morse spindle options, Jiffy 3S spindle units for automatic drilling/tapping/milling, and Jiffy 3T automatic tapping units for high-volume production.
- E2 Systems Drilling & Tapping Units Pneumatic and electric spindles for automatic drilling, tapping, milling, and flow drilling used in automotive, woodworking, and precision manufacturing.
- Pronal Inflatable Products (Lifting Bags, Pipe Plugs, Bottle Grippers, Storage Tanks, Jacks) Comprehensive inflatable engineered products including air lifting bags (1 to 81 tons), inflatable pipe plugs (OPL, OPLT, OPAP, OFR, OHP/OPV series), bottle grippers (MC, MCC, MCB, MDG, MCP), flexible storage tanks, inflatable jacks, underwater lifts/parachutes, manhole framework, aircraft recovery bags, compensators, and seals/stoppers.
- Servomech Linear Actuators & Screw Jacks Italian-made linear motion products including ball screw jacks (MA series, 5-350 kN), acme screw jacks (SJ series, 5-800 kN), high speed screw jacks (HS), linear actuators (ILA, TMA, HSA series), planetary roller screw actuators (HPA, 100-1000 kN), Linearmech actuators (LMR), linear servoactuators (SAM), and ball screws/nuts.
- Servomech Bevel Gearboxes (BG Series) High performance bevel gearboxes with ratios from 1:1 to 1:4, suitable for input speeds up to 3000 rpm with low noise and high efficiency.
- WC Branham Air/Oil Intensifiers Convert shop air (80-100 psi) into hydraulic pressure with various ratios (5:1 to 36:1). Includes OVLBOOST series with Buna-N or EPDM seals for industrial hydraulic applications.
- WC Branham Pneumatic Caliper Disc Brakes 38, 47, and 200 series caliper disc brakes with dynamic torque ratings up to 70 lbf per 100 psi x braking radius. Available in single and double acting configurations.
- AAA Products Pneumatic Control Valves High-quality pneumatic control valves from AAA Products International with over 50 years reputation for precision engineered rugged directional control air valves.
- Peterpaul Solenoid Valves Premier manufacturer of high-quality solenoid valves including hazardous locations, high pressure, low wattage, magnetic latching, and manifold valve products.
- Bonomi Valves & Actuators Italian manufacturer of high quality ball valves, butterfly valves, check valves, and electric/pneumatic actuators for civil and industrial fluid systems.
- Dynamco High Speed Miniature Valves Precision engineered miniature valves providing precise delivery of pneumatic signals for equipment requiring extreme speed and accuracy.
- GLOBE Pressure Test Systems Complete gas booster, amplifier, and manifold systems for pressure testing with various gases including nitrogen, oxygen, hydrogen, CO2. Includes air-driven liquid pressure test systems for hydrostatic and high-pressure applications.
- Schmalz Vacuum Technology Components Vacuum suction cups, vacuum generators, gripping systems, and clamping solutions from Schmalz for automation applications.
- Metal Work Pneumatic Components Italian-made actuators, valves, FRL units, fittings, and handling components for automation systems since 1967.
- Tool Changers Automatic and manual tool changers for CNC machine tool integration.
- Tool Clamping Systems Tool clamping systems including RÖHM interchangeable clamping devices for CNC machines.
- Custom Tool Building Services ("We Build It") Custom end-of-arm tooling and automation solutions built to customer specifications with design assistance from technical staff with 25+ years industry experience.
Companies that use Sempress Canada Inc.
Customer profileSegments4 records
Ideal customer profiles2 records
Sempress Canada Inc. technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
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- Has API
- No
- API docs
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Sempress Canada Inc. partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
18 partnerships are on record, tiered core.
- GLOBE Airmotors & Test EquipmentcoreAuthorized distributor of GLOBE Airmotors for pneumatic motors and GLOBE Test Equipment for pressure testing systems in Canada. Also partner Pneumotor Inc. (sister company) distributes GLOBE products in the United States.
- GimaticcoreAuthorized distributor of Gimatic products including linear and rotary actuators, grippers, and end-of-arm tooling. Gimatic has operated in the automation market for over 35 years with over 5,000 products.
- RÖHMcoreAuthorized distributor of RÖHM clamping, tool holding and systems including cylinders, mandrels, drill chucks, live centers, tool clamping systems, and vices.
- Fabco-AircoreAuthorized distributor of Fabco-Air products including grippers, valves, sensors, slides, and actuators. Fabco-Air has been a trusted partner in pneumatics for over 60 years.
- Bilsing AutomationcoreAuthorized distributor of Bilsing Automation material handling solutions including robot grippers, modular tooling, carbon fiber tooling, and vacuum cups. Bilsing has over 40 years experience in automotive stamping and body shop applications.
- Lexair InccoreAuthorized distributor of Lexair bar feeders, chucks, closers, and valves. Lexair offers over 260,000 different valve combinations and provides full range of work holding solutions.
- ServomechcoreAuthorized distributor of Servomech linear actuators, ball screw jacks, acme screw jacks, bevel gears, ball screws and nuts. Servomech has been proudly made in Italy since 1989.
- SchmalzcoreAuthorized distributor of Schmalz vacuum cups, handling products, and automation solutions. Schmalz is a third-generation family business and market leader in automation with vacuum technologies.
- PronalcoreAuthorized distributor of Pronal inflatable products including air lifting bags, pipe plugs, bottle grippers, trench shields, tanks, and holders. Pronal is a global leader in flexible, inflatable engineered products.
- Bonomi North AmericacoreAuthorized distributor of Bonomi pneumatic actuators, ball valves, butterfly valves, and check valves. Bonomi is a leading Italian manufacturer of high quality fluid regulation components.
- Arrow PneumaticscoreAuthorized distributor of Arrow Pneumatics air preparation products including filters, regulators, lubricators, desiccant products and air control units.
- Metal Work PneumaticscoreAuthorized distributor of Metal Work pneumatic components including actuators, valves, FRL units, fittings and handling components. Metal Work has been a market leader since 1967.
- AAA Products InternationalcoreAuthorized distributor of AAA Products International pneumatic control valves, drilling/tapping equipment and Jiffy Drill products. AAA has over 50 years reputation for high-quality pneumatic valves.
- E2 SystemscoreAuthorized distributor of E2 Systems drilling, pneumatic self-feed, and tapping systems including spindles for automatic drilling, tapping, milling and grinding processes.
- PeterpaulcoreAuthorized distributor of Peterpaul solenoid valves including hazardous locations, high pressure, low wattage, magnetic latching, and manifold valve products.
- DynamcocoreAuthorized distributor of Dynamco high speed miniature valves providing precision engineered performance for pneumatic signal delivery in equipment requiring extreme speed and accuracy.
- WC BranhamcoreAuthorized distributor of WC Branham pneumatic and hydraulic industrial machinery components including caliper disc brakes, linear actuators, and gearboxes.
- Pneumotor Inc.coreSister company that distributes GLOBE Airmotors and pneumatic accessories in the United States, complementing Sempress Canada's Canadian distribution.
Scale indicators3 records
Recent moves5 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Sempress Canada Inc. competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- AutomationDirect: Online industrial automation distributor selling PLCs, pneumatics, sensors, and motion control products direct to customers across North America. Competes with Sempress on e-commerce convenience for smaller-volume buyers of automation components.
- Motion Industries: Industrial MRO distributor specializing in bearings, power transmission, fluid power, and automation products with Canadian operations. Overlaps significantly with Sempress's fluid power and motion control portfolio for industrial customers.
- Camozzi Automation: Italian manufacturer of pneumatic components, valves, and motion control products with direct North American sales. Competes with Sempress's represented Italian brands (Metal Work, Bonomi, Servomech) on similar cylinder/valve product lines.
- McMaster-Carr: Massive industrial MRO distributor with a comprehensive catalog including pneumatic components, valves, and actuators. Ships across North America including Canada and competes with Sempress for direct-ship industrial customers.
- SMC Corporation: World's largest manufacturer of pneumatic components, with extensive direct sales and distribution in Canada. SMC competes with Sempress's portfolio in the same cylinder/valve/actuator space, and represents the most direct substitute for many of Sempress's distributed brands.
- Festo: Global manufacturer and direct distributor of pneumatic and electric automation technology, including cylinders, valves, actuators, and motion control. Festo is a direct competitor to Sempress in the Canadian pneumatic components market, though Festo manufactures its own products while Sempress represents third-party brands.
Broad incumbents
- MSC Industrial Direct: Major North American metalworking and industrial MRO distributor with a broad catalog of cutting tools, MRO supplies, and fluid power products. A broad incumbent competitor for industrial buyers' pneumatic and tooling spend.
- Grainger: Largest broad-line industrial MRO distributor in North America with full Canadian presence via Acklands-Grainger. Competes with Sempress for pneumatic and automation purchases by offering one-stop sourcing across millions of SKUs.
- Parker Hannifin: Global motion and control technologies giant with a major pneumatic and automation division (Parker Hannifin Motion & Control). Competes with Sempress across pneumatic cylinders, valves, and grippers via direct Canadian sales channels.
Emerging players
- Radwell International: Distributor of new and surplus industrial automation and motion control products including pneumatics, sensors, and drives. Operates as a complementary distributor focused on automation MRO — partial overlap with Sempress's component lines.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
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Frequently asked questions about Sempress Canada Inc.
What does Sempress Canada Inc. do?
Sempress Canada is an authorized Canadian distributor and manufacturer representative for 17+ branded automation component manufacturers (GLOBE, Gimatic, Rohm, Fabco-Air, Bilsing, Lexair, Servomech, Schmalz, Pronal, Bonomi, Arrow Pneumatics, Metal Work, AAA Products, E2 Systems, Peterpaul, Dynamco, WC Branham). The company sells pneumatic components (air motors, actuators, cylinders, valves), end-of-arm tooling, bar feeders, work holding chucks, drilling/tapping units, linear actuators, inflatable products, and pressure testing equipment. It also provides custom end-of-arm tooling design and build services under its "We Build It" model.
Is Sempress Canada Inc. a public or private company?
Sempress Canada Inc. is a private company. It is classified as unknown and is currently operating.
When was Sempress Canada Inc. founded?
Sempress Canada Inc. was founded in 1987. It employs 1 to 10 people.
Where is Sempress Canada Inc. based?
Sempress Canada Inc. is headquartered in Mississauga, Canada, in the North America region.
How does Sempress Canada Inc. make money?
Two revenue lines are on record. Product Distribution is the primary driver. The others are custom Tool Building.
Who are Sempress Canada Inc.'s main competitors?
Direct peers on record are AutomationDirect, Motion Industries, Camozzi Automation, McMaster-Carr, SMC Corporation and Festo. Broad incumbents are MSC Industrial Direct, Grainger and Parker Hannifin. Radwell International is listed as an emerging player.
Does Sempress Canada Inc. have an API?
No public API is recorded for Sempress Canada Inc..
What industry is Sempress Canada Inc. in?
Sempress Canada Inc.'s product category is Industrial Pneumatic Automation Components Distribution. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAHAGAM, Linear Motion & Mechanical Power Transmission (Ball/roller screws, linear guides, bearings, couplings). Its NAICS code is 3339 and its SIC code is 3560.