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Canada Controls Announces the Acquisition of West Excel Automation 

Jan 9, 2026 - Canada Controls Announces the Acquisition of West Excel Automation

January 9, 2026

Canada Controls & West Excel Automation Announce Official Acquisition

By: LinkedIn post Canada Controls

Canada Controls is thrilled to announce the official acquisition of West Excel Automation effective December 15th, 2025!

This strategic move brings together two major industry names with a shared vision. That vision being to deliver highly innovative, reliable, and forward-thinking automation and building technology solutions in Canada. By combining their strengths, they are unlocking new possibilities, expanding their capabilities, and creating even greater value for you including:

  • A Powerhouse of Expertise: More specialists, more experience, and even stronger technical support.
  • Expanded Product Offerings: A deeper, more diverse portfolio of cutting-edge technologies to elevate your projects.
  • Innovation at Scale: Enhanced resources that will accelerate development and bring you smarter, more efficient solutions.
  • Seamless Service Continuity: Your trusted team remains your trusted team—now backed by a larger national network.

Together, Canada Controls and West Excel Automation are combining decades of expertise to create a Canadian customer-focused automation partner, that is highly capable, reliable, and committed to your needs. Their goal is to equip you with the tools, technology, training and support to help you succeed today and lead tomorrow.

They are excited for this new chapter and even more excited about the opportunities it creates for their current valued clients and partners, as well as future connections and partnerships!

If you have any questions or would like to learn more about what’s ahead, your Canada Controls representative is always there to help.

For more information on Canada Controls HERE

For more information on West Excel Automation Ltd. HERE

Jan 9, 2026 - Canada Controls Announces the Acquisition of West Excel Automation

View original LinkedIn acquisition post HERE

View original LinkedIn post by Darrell Driver, General Manager at Canada Controls HERE

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