Kemex Strapping Systems Inc

What Kemex Strapping Systems Inc does

Kemex Strapping Systems Inc is a privately held Canadian manufacturer and distributor of industrial strapping and packaging equipment, founded in 1986 and headquartered at 1850 Transcanadienne in Dorval, Québec. The company operates bilingually in English and French and serves customers across Canada and the United States through a direct sales force, customer service team, and distribution network covering industrial manufacturing, construction materials, food processing, packaging, and steel/metals sectors.

The core offering spans three strapping materials — regular-duty and high-tensile steel strapping (ASTM/AAR compliant), polypropylene strapping, and polyester (PET) strapping — complemented by cord/rope and stainless steel variants for corrosive environments. The equipment portfolio is unusually broad for a small company and includes manual tools, pneumatic tools (e.g., A-380/A-385 series), battery-powered tools (OR-T 100/50/250/400, P-318/P-327/P-330), semi-automatic machines (TP-202, TP-502 Genesis), and fully automatic machines (TP-6000 family, TP-702 Mercury). Underlying technology is anchored by granted patents: the MicroLock sealless joint, the No-Seal-Joint rocking-punch mechanism, torque limit tensioning, plus pending patents for waist-high quick coil change and tool-free strap guide access. These mechanisms reportedly cut seal consumption and operator effort, with the sealless design lowering overall strapping cost by approximately 10%.

The business model is hardware sales across three streams — strapping materials (consumables), strapping equipment (manual to fully automatic), and custom turnkey unitizing systems. Pricing is quote-based through sales representatives rather than published, with multi-year contract billing cadence, and the company directs prospects to contact representatives for orders. The stated 1-10 employee count signals a lean operation, and there is no disclosed revenue, no external funding history, and no public listing. Differentiation rests on the combination of patented sealless technologies, AAR/ASTM regulatory qualifications, and a one-stop portfolio spanning consumables, tools, machines, and turnkey systems.

Name

Kemex Strapping Systems Inc

Legal name

KEMEX STRAPPING SYSTEMS

Website

https://kemexstrapping.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Kemex Strapping Systems Inc, founded in 1986 and headquartered in Dorval, Quebec, manufactures and distributes steel, polypropylene, and polyester strapping plus manual, pneumatic, battery, semi-automatic, and fully automatic strapping equipment to industrial customers across Canada and the United States.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Strapping and Packaging Equipment

NAICS

Plastics Packaging Film and Sheet (including Laminated) Manufacturing (326112), Packaging Machinery Manufacturing (333993)

SIC

Unsupported Plastics Film & Sheet (3081), Gaskets, Packg & Sealg Devices & Rubber & Plastics Hose (3050)

akta.pro primary industry

Strapping & Banding Machines (IMAHAOAM)

akta.pro secondary industry

Wrapping & Bundling Equipment (Shrink/Stretch) (IMAHAOAD)

Keywords

• Industrial strapping materials
• Steel and plastic strapping
• Packaging equipment manufacturing
• Unitizing tools and machines
• Automatic strapping systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Dorval

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Strapping Materials Sales: Manufacturing and supplying broad range of steel and plastic strapping including polypropylene, polyester, and steel straps in various dimensions and grades for industrial packaging applications.
2. Strapping Equipment Sales: Sale of unitizing equipment including handheld manual tools, pneumatic tools, battery-powered tools, semi-automatic and fully automatic strapping machines, stretch wrap machines, and labelers.
3. Custom Turnkey Systems: Large turnkey packaging and unitizing systems designed for specific customer requirements.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Kemex Strapping Systems manufactures and supplies a broad range of steel and plastic strapping (polypropylene and polyester/PET), standard and custom unitizing equipment including handheld, manual, and pneumatic tools; semi and fully automatic strapping machines; stretch wrap machines; labelers; and large turnkey packaging and unitizing systems. Products also include edge protectors, seals, dispensers, and cord/rope strapping for industrial packaging and load-securing applications.

Product overview

Kemex Strapping Systems Inc is a Canadian company (serving customers since 1986) that manufactures and supplies a comprehensive range of strapping and packaging equipment. The product portfolio centers on three core strapping materials: steel strapping (regular duty and high tensile), polypropylene strapping, and polyester strapping (PET), along with cord/rope strapping and stainless steel strapping. Supporting equipment includes automatic and semi-automatic strapping machines (TP-6000, TP-601D, TP-701P, TP-702 Mercury series), pneumatic tools (A-380, A-383, A-385 series), battery-powered tools (P-318, P-326, P-327, P-330, OR-T series), and manual tools (tensioners, sealers, combination tools). The company also offers dispensers, edge protectors, stretch wrapping machines, seals/cachets, and accessories. This is a diversified equipment and consumables portfolio where strapping materials serve as the core consumable products, supported by a broad range of application-specific tools and machines for different industrial strapping needs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Steel Strapping (Regular Duty and High Tensile) Steel strapping in regular duty and high tensile grades, available in multiple dimensions and finishes (painted black, wax, zinc), with board-conditioned edges for safety and ASTM/AAR compliance for government, railway, and heavy industrial use.
• Polypropylene Strapping Economical plastic strapping that does not require scored seals and can be heat sealed or used with sealless friction weld tools; flexible and lightweight, ideal for packaging irregular shapes.
• Polyester (PET) Strapping One of the strongest plastic strapping products, with excellent retained tension on rigid loads and shock absorption; AAR-approved High Strength Polyester for brick and lumber applications keeps shipments rust-free.
• Cord/Rope Strapping Non-woven and woven cord strapping in regular, medium, heavy, and extra heavy duty ratings for different industrial applications.
• Stainless Steel Strapping Stainless steel strapping designed for corrosive environments and special applications where standard steel strapping is unsuitable.
• Seals/Cachets Seals for steel, polyester, and polypropylene strapping, available in various sizes and types to match strapping material and tool.
• Manual Tools for Steel Strapping Manual strapping tools for steel including tensioners (DTF-56, DTF-76, DTP-100UL, DTP-125, DTW-208, DTW-210), sealers (C-3160 through C-3180, A-334 through A-431), and heavy-duty sealless combination tools (HKE, OR-H-47, CH-48, KS-4) for low-volume and field strapping applications.
• Pneumatic Tools for Steel Strapping Complete range of pneumatic strapping tools for steel strapping, incorporating the proprietary MicroLock sealless joint system and No-Seal-Joint rocking punch mechanism that eliminates separate metal seals and reduces overall strapping costs by approximately 10%.
• Pneumatic Tools for Plastic Strapping Pneumatic strapping tools for polyester (PET) and polypropylene strapping, featuring friction weld sealing for flat and round surfaces, including the P-350, P-355, P-356, P-360, and ST-POLI series for industrial packaging applications.
• Battery-Powered Plastic Strapping Tools (OR-T and P-series) Battery-powered manual and semi-automatic plastic strapping tools using Li-Ion battery technology and friction weld sealing, covering strap widths 8-25mm and tensions from 150 N to 6000 N; selected models deliver up to 600 strap cycles per battery load.
• Automatic Strapping Machines Fully automatic strapping machines for polypropylene and PET strapping with electronic tension control, auto strap feeding, adjustable table heights, and high-throughput packaging line integration.
• TP-702 Mercury Automatic Strapping Machine High-speed world-class automatic strapping machine capable of up to 65 straps per minute, featuring DC brushless motors, patented waist-high quick coil change (no bottom access required), and hinged top plate for tool-free access to strap guides for quick maintenance.
• Semi-Automatic Strapping Machines Semi-automatic polypropylene strapping machines (TP-202, TP-502 Genesis, TP-201Y) with mechanical tension control and energy-efficient operation for moderate-volume packaging lines.
• Stretch Wrapping Machines Automatic and fully automatic stretch wrapping machines with rotating arm and turntable systems for pallet wrapping, completing the end-of-line packaging solution.
• Dispensers and Strap Cutters Strap dispensers (KMW series) and strap cutters (H-100 through H-410) for ergonomically optimized factory workstations and material handling.
• Edge Protectors and Corner Boards Plastic and steel edge protectors (including CP-6, CP-7 plastic corner boards, steel corner boards, bulk bag dividers, and intersection corner boards) to protect loads and reinforce strapping during storage and transit.
• Strapping Accessories A wide range of accessory tools for strapping operations, including cutters, sealers, and complementary items designed to optimize factory workstation ergonomics.
• Custom Turnkey Packaging and Unitizing Systems Engineered turnkey packaging and unitizing systems designed and built to customer-specific requirements, integrating Kemex strapping materials, tools, and machines into complete end-of-line packaging solutions.

Quantifiable outcome

• Sealless joint reduces overall strapping costs by approximately 10% through elimination of seals
• +3 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• MJ Maillis (now part of Signode): MJ Maillis was a major European supplier of strapping systems (steel, PET, PP) and stretch wrapping equipment before acquisition by Signode. Its former product range in PET/PP strapping closely matches Kemex's polyester and polypropylene offerings.
• Polychem Corporation: Polychem manufactures polyester (PET) and polypropylene strapping materials and is one of the largest plastic strapping producers in North America. It competes directly with Kemex in the consumables side of the strapping business.
• Samuel Strapping Systems: Samuel Strapping Systems (part of Samuel, Son & Co.) supplies steel and plastic strapping plus strapping tools and equipment across North America. It directly competes with Kemex in the same geography and customer verticals.
• Signode (Crown Holdings): Signode is the global leader in strapping systems, manufacturing steel and plastic strapping plus strapping tools, machines, and stretch wrapping equipment. It is the most direct competitor to Kemex's full product portfolio across materials, manual/pneumatic/battery tools, and automatic machinery.
• Strapex: Strapex is a European-headquartered global manufacturer of strapping machines, tools, and materials (steel, PET, PP). Its product line mirrors Kemex's portfolio including battery-powered and pneumatic tools, making it a close direct peer across both consumables and equipment.
• FROMM Packaging: FROMM manufactures strapping systems (steel and plastic), stretch wrapping equipment, and air/battery-powered tools. Its breadth of product offerings across all major strapping formats makes it a highly comparable direct peer to Kemex.
• Orgapack (Signode): Orgapack is a Swiss manufacturer of battery-powered and pneumatic plastic strapping tools now part of Signode. Its tool lineup (e.g., OR-T series names referenced in Kemex's product catalog) overlaps closely with Kemex's P-series and OR-T offerings.
• Band-It / IDEAL Group: Band-It manufactures stainless steel banding, buckles, and clamping systems for industrial applications. It overlaps with Kemex's stainless steel strapping and steel strapping consumables, particularly in harsh-environment use cases.
• Dynacorp (Dynamic Systems): Dynamic Systems manufactures the ACCU-STRAP line of strapping equipment and tools, competing with Kemex in semi-automatic and automatic strapping machines plus battery and pneumatic tools.

Broad incumbents

• 3M Industrial Packaging: 3M offers industrial tapes, packaging products, and packaging solutions as part of its diversified industrial portfolio. While not a strapping specialist, it competes in adjacent packaging/closing applications for industrial customers served by Kemex.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses1 record

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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