When I first moved to London, Ontario, mid-pandemic, I was surprised by the number of robotics and automation integration companies located in The Forest City. I thought I would make a list, as there is a lot of talent here in the form of toolmakers, programmers, robot and PLC programmers, automation professionals, machine vision professionals, project managers, and supply chain professionals serving advanced manufacturers around the world, literally.
Konnexio Automation manufactures flexible automation systems and its own line of servo-based automation tools called Adapto. They design and build machines to automate assembly and test processes for the automotive, consumer goods, and medical device industries.
JMP Automation, now Convergix Automation, is well known for F&B automation systems, that is, food and beverage and large robotics automation systems (think ABB Robotics) with tray handling and large palletizing, automated systems. The HQ used to be in London but has moved to Michigan as they add more divisions.
ARMO Tool and Abuma Manufacturing
Armo Tool is a third-generation toolmaker and robot systems integrator, tackling challenging automated systems, material handling, and custom machinery, including tube benders for the automotive market. Now Armo work in aerospace, defence, nuclear power and food. Abuma Manufacturing is a sister company to ARMO Tool and works in stainless steel welding, assembly, contract manufacturing, defence industries.
Industrial automation solutions that deliver bottom-line results and advance your capabilities for the future, BOS is a key supplier to Automotive OEMs and excels in high-tech, vision-guided welding automation systems.
Edge is another talented multidisciplinary machine builder operating in woodworking, electronics, consumer, automotive, HVAC and Food and Beverage automation systems.
At Ditanu Automation, they build standard products for material handling, food automation and complete turnkey automated solutions for the advanced manufacturing industry.
Sodeia Automation in London supplies complete automated assembly systems for automative industry. Sodecia is part of a large international company that manufactures automotive parts. Sodecia GTAC London, is a leading player in the automation industry; the centre specializes in the development and integration of state-of-the-art technologies.
TFA Solutions is a full turnkey, end-to-end solutions-based automation company that specializes in designing, building, and integrating automated machines as well as providing performance improvements and enhancements to existing equipment.
An event that the London Economic Development Corporation runs, Manufacturing Matters, is an annual must-attend event for manufacturers in the London area. It attracts 1,500 attendees and is usually held at The London Convention Centre.
As an unofficial spokesperson for the automation and robotics industry in London, if you have any questions: Reach out I may be able to help.
