What North American Brands Inc does

North American Brands Inc (NAB) is a privately held Canadian 3PL provider founded in 1989 and headquartered in London, Ontario. The company delivers warehousing, eCommerce fulfillment, LTL/FTL transportation, returns and rework, kitting, sales and account management, and import/export services — including Section 321 duty-free cross-border shipping — primarily to international manufacturers, eCommerce sellers, and brands seeking retail expansion in the Canadian and US markets. Its service portfolio is unified through a Warehouse Management System (WMS) customer portal that provides real-time order and inventory visibility and integrates with ten major North American eCommerce and retail platforms (Amazon, Shopify, Wayfair, CommerceHub, Home Depot, Costco, Walmart, Canadian Tire, Rona, Best Buy Marketplace).

The company's revenue model combines transaction-fee-based services (eCommerce fulfillment, LTL/FTL logistics, returns/kitting), usage-based storage pricing, professional services for sales and account management, and managed import/export services. Pricing is entirely custom and quote-based, with no publicly published rate sheets and a minimum monthly charge applied. Go-to-market is sales-led and hybrid, combining enterprise field sales targeting major retailers, direct engagement with international manufacturers, and channel partner distribution through integrated marketplaces. NAB also operates four proprietary product brands (Canada Tubing Products, Canada Wire, Cord, Perplas) acquired in November 2020 and maintains a strategic European partnership with Warehouse Box for transatlantic expansion. The company has no disclosed headcount, revenue, or external funding, and its ownership structure appears founder/management-controlled.

Name

North American Brands Inc

Legal name

North American Brands

Website

https://northamericanbrands.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

North American Brands Inc is a Canadian 3PL provider founded in 1989, offering warehousing, eCommerce fulfillment, LTL/FTL logistics, returns/kitting, and cross-border import services to international manufacturers, eCommerce sellers, and brands expanding into Canadian and US markets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Third-Party Logistics (3PL) Services

NAICS

General Warehousing and Storage (493110), Freight Transportation Arrangement (488510), Warehousing and Storage (493)

SIC

Public Warehousing & Storage (4220), Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731)

akta.pro primary industry

Integrated 3PL Contract Logistics (Multi-Service) (TLAIAAAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

E-commerce Fulfillment & Omnichannel Logistics (Pick/Pack/Returns) (TLAIAAAD), Marketplace & DTC Fulfillment (Seller/Brand Fulfillment) (TLAIADAA), Warehousing Operations & Contract Storage (Dedicated/Shared) (TLAIAAAC), E-commerce & Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) Brands (TLAIALAG), WMS for 3PL/Contract Logistics (Multi-Client/Billing) (TLAEABAC), Value-Added Logistics (Kitting, Labeling, Postponement, Light Assembly) (TLAIAAAF), Third-Party Logistics (3PL) Fulfillment Providers (CRAFAMAA)

Keywords

• Third-party logistics
• ECommerce fulfillment
• Warehousing services
• Order fulfillment
• Import distribution

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. eCommerce Fulfillment Services: B2C pick pack and fulfillment services, retail/wholesale fulfillment, and Amazon FBA prep services. Revenue generated through per-order or per-unit pricing based on activity.
2. Warehousing and Storage: Storage services for pallets and inventory management. Customized pricing based on space requirements and volume.
3. LTL/FTL Logistics: Less than truckload and full truckload shipping solutions with dedicated account representatives, rate shopping, and brokerage services.
4. Returns, Rework and Kitting: Specialized value-added services including returns handling, repackaging, and kitting services.
5. Sales and Account Management: Sales team services for market expansion including head office relationships, presentations, line reviews, new product introductions, and trade show representation.
6. Import/Export Services: Duty deferral and duty drawback program management for imports, Section 321 compliance services, and customs brokerage.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

North American Brands is a third-party logistics (3PL) provider offering integrated warehousing, order fulfillment, eCommerce fulfillment, LTL/FTL shipping, returns/rework/kitting, and sales/account management services out of London, Ontario. The company also manages Section 321 duty-free importing and partners with Warehouse Box to extend coverage into UK and European markets. A proprietary WMS portal provides customers with real-time order and inventory visibility and seamless integration to all major eCommerce platforms and retail marketplaces.

Product overview

North American Brands is a 3PL (Third-Party Logistics) provider founded in 1989, offering an integrated suite of fulfillment and logistics services as a unified platform rather than discrete products. The core offering consists of eCommerce Fulfillment, LTL/FTL Shipments, Warehousing Services, Order Fulfillment, and Third Party Logistics, supported by value-added services including Returns/Re-work/Kitting, Amazon FBA Prep Services, and Sales/Account Management. The company also operates proprietary brands (Canada Tubing Products, Canada Wire, Perplas) and partners with Warehouse Box for European expansion. All services are tied together through a WMS customer portal providing order and inventory visibility, with seamless integrations to major eCommerce platforms (Shopify, Amazon, Walmart, Wayfair, Home Depot, Costco, CommerceHub) and Canadian retailers (Rona, Canadian Tire, Best Buy Marketplace). The company specializes in helping international brands access the Canadian and US marketplaces, including Section 321 duty-free importing from Canada to the US.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Canada Tubing Products: Tubing products brand under North American Brands
• Canada Wire
• Cord
• Perplas
• Hunter
• NAB Store

Products and services

• eCommerce Fulfillment B2C pick pack and fulfillment service with seamless integration to all eCommerce platforms, providing single-point order and inventory management with customer portal visibility for eCommerce sellers.
• LTL/FTL Shipments Less Than Truckload and Full Truckload logistics solutions providing effective market access and delivery with dedicated account representatives, brokerage services, and coast-to-coast national distribution.
• Returns, Re-work, and Kitting Specialized services including customer returns management, repackaging, and kitting to keep business operations running smoothly and efficiently.
• Sales and Account Management Veteran sales team providing head office relationships, presentations, line reviews, new product introductions, and trade show representation for Canadian market expansion at major and regional retailers.
• Section 321 Importing Duty-free import service allowing U.S. customers to receive up to $800 USD in goods per day from Canada, enabling reduced landed costs and duty elimination for Canadian marketplace sellers shipping into the United States.
• Warehousing Services Warehouse storage and management services for storing products from a few pallets to larger volumes, with receiving, put-away, and inventory management in London, Ontario.
• Order Fulfillment End-to-end order fulfillment services including B2B and B2C distribution, pick pack and label operations with same-day shipping capability.
• Third Party Logistics (3PL) Integrated third-party logistics offering combined warehousing, fulfillment, and distribution services with WMS portal access for order and inventory visibility.
• Value-Added Services Additional 3PL services including kitting, marketing support, and compliance-focused solutions to maximize business value for sellers and brands.
• Amazon FBA Prep Services Preparation services for Amazon FBA (Fulfillment by Amazon) including labeling, packaging compliance, and FBM (Fulfillment by Merchant) options for Amazon sellers.
• Canada Tubing Products Proprietary brand offering tubing products manufactured and distributed through North American Brands' logistics network.
• Canada Wire Proprietary brand specializing in wire products, operated as a separate entity with its own website and distribution channel.
• Perplas Proprietary brand offering cord products, operated as a separate entity with its own website.
• European 3PL Solutions (Warehouse Box Partnership) European 3PL solutions partnership providing warehousing, order processing, pick and packing, Amazon FBA prep and FBM, delivery, tracking, and returns in the UK and Europe through Warehouse Box locations in Wigan (UK) and Robakowo (Poland), including freight forwarding, taxation and VAT, customs clearance, Amazon listings, distribution, and packaging.

Quantifiable outcome

• Fast onboarding - can start shipping within days after receiving products
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration10 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Warehouse BoxcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean 3PL solutions partner based in Wigan, UK and Robakowo, Poland. Provides warehousing, order processing, pick and packing, Amazon FBA prep and FBM, delivery, tracking and returns for UK and European markets. Offers full integration with e-commerce platforms. Through this partnership, North American Brands can help clients expand into Europe with support for freight forwarding, taxation and VAT, customs clearance, Amazon listings, distribution, and packaging.
• AmazoncoreTechnology or IntegrationeCommerce platform integration for fulfillment services including FBA prep and FBM order processing. Seamless order and inventory management through integrated systems.
• ShopifycoreTechnology or IntegrationeCommerce platform integration providing seamless order and inventory management for Shopify merchants using North American Brands fulfillment services.
• Home DepotminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRetail marketplace partner for distribution and fulfillment of products through Home Depot's Canadian and US operations.
• CostcominorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRetail warehouse partner for distribution and fulfillment services through Costco's Canadian and US operations.
• WalmartminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRetail marketplace partner for distribution and fulfillment of products through Walmart's Canadian and US marketplace.
• Canadian TireminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCanadian retail partner for distribution and fulfillment services through Canadian Tire's extensive retail network.
• RonaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCanadian retail partner for distribution and fulfillment services through Rona's home improvement retail network.
• Best Buy MarketplaceminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMarketplace partner for distribution and fulfillment of electronics through Best Buy's Canadian marketplace.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Radial: Large eCommerce fulfillment and omnichannel 3PL offering B2B and B2C distribution, returns, and marketplace integration similar to NAB's value proposition for enterprise retailers and brands.
• ShipBob: Tech-enabled eCommerce 3PL offering multi-warehouse fulfillment, WMS portal, and platform integrations comparable to NAB's eCommerce fulfillment and WMS capabilities, though at much larger scale across the US and Canada.
• ShipMonk: Tech-enabled 3PL with multi-location US fulfillment, WMS technology, and platform integrations serving SMB and mid-market eCommerce sellers in the same segment as NAB.
• Shopify Fulfillment Network: Shopify-owned fulfillment network providing warehousing, pick/pack, and returns to Shopify merchants — directly competes with NAB for the same Shopify-integrated eCommerce fulfillment use case.
• PFSweb: eCommerce-focused 3PL providing end-to-end fulfillment, customer care, and commerce enablement — closely comparable business model targeting brand customers with integrated technology solutions.

Broad incumbents

• Flexport: Global logistics and freight forwarding platform with growing fulfillment and cross-border services — overlaps with NAB's LTL/FTL brokerage and international brand onboarding for NA market entry.
• DHL eCommerce: Global integrator with NA fulfillment and cross-border capabilities competing for international brands seeking NA distribution — broader portfolio but overlapping target customers and services.

Regional players

• DelGate Logistics: Canadian 3PL based in Ontario offering warehousing, distribution, and eCommerce fulfillment with cross-border services — most directly comparable regional competitor serving the same Canadian SMB eCommerce market.

Emerging players

• Global-e: Cross-border eCommerce solutions provider handling localization, payments, and logistics for international DTC brands — comparable cross-border expertise targeting international brands entering North America.
• Floship: Cross-border eCommerce fulfillment and logistics provider connecting international brands to North American customers — directly comparable cross-border focus and SMB target market.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

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