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Proax Achieves ABB Value Provider Status for Drives Products

Sept 24, 2026 - Proax Achieves ABB Value Provider Status for Drives Products AVP

September 24, 2026

Proax Achieves ABB Value Provider (AVP) Status for Delivering Comprehensive Drives Expertise to Canadian Customers

Proax is proud to announce its official recognition as an ABB Value Provider (AVP) marking a significant milestone in the company’s commitment to delivering comprehensive drives expertise to Canadian customers. 

The AVP authorization recognizes Proax’s demonstrated commitment to consistent quality, deep understanding of local markets, and technical support. As an official ABB AVP, Proax brings ABB’s complete drives portfolio, including AC and DC drive systems, and motion control systems, directly to industry professionals across Canada with the reliability and local presence they depend on.

What AVP Authorization Means 

Proax’s AVP status means the company is highly trained, regularly audited, and officially authorized to deliver technical support. This designation strengthens Proax’s ability to serve the Canadian market with complete product knowledge, and the local support that drives efficient, productive operations. 

Strategic Win for Canada’s Industrial Ecosystem 

This authorization is a key part of ABB Canada’s local-for-local strategy, designed to strengthen service and presence across Canadian markets. By partnering with trusted national providers like Proax backed by ABB’s global standard, Canadian operations benefit from proven energy-efficient solutions that help lower operating costs and reduce energy consumption, dependable reliability and uptime with local support when it matters most. 

Being authorized as an ABB Value Provider is recognition of Proax’s commitment to delivering world-class products and expertise to Canadian customers. This status strengthens our ability to serve our customers with complete product knowledge and the reliability that drives efficient, productive operations across Canada.

Stephen Daub, President, Proax Technologies

Proax joining as an AVP is exactly the kind of partnership we’re looking for. They’re committed, they know the market, and they are dedicated to enabling all industries to drive sustainable business growth.

Ryan Clancy, National Sales Director for Distribution, ABB, Motion Drive Products 

Recently, Proax hosted Tuomo Hoysniemi, ABB’s Division President for Motion Drive Products, and the dedicated national account team on-site to celebrate this milestone, a testament to the strength of partnership built on people and shared commitment to customer success. 

For more information on Proax Technologies solutions HERE

Sept 24, 2026 - Proax Achieves ABB Value Provider Status for Drives Products AVP

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