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Proax Earns Great Place to Work® Certification

November 16, 2023

Proax Earns Great Place to Work® Certification

Proax Technologies, a leading Technical Automation Distributor, is excited to announce it has once again received Great Place to Work® certification. This is the 6th year in a row they have received this certification. This announcement follows an extensive and independent analysis conducted by Great Place to Work Institute® Canada, based on valuable feedback provided by employees through an anonymous survey about their workplace experience.

As an industry leader in Automation & Robotics, Pneumatics, Industrial Controls, Mechanical Solutions, Motion Control, and Machine Safety, Proax Technologies is renowned for developing innovative solutions to satisfy the specific needs of their clients.

“At our company, we firmly believe that everyone contributes to our success. We have created an environment that fosters collaboration, encourages innovation, and respects diversity. Here, everyone matters. Everyone has a voice”.

Stephen Daub, President of Proax Technologies

Nancy Fonseca, Senior Vice President of Great Place to Work® Canada, emphasized the significance of a great workplace, highlighting the importance of trust among employees, pride in their jobs, and camaraderie with colleagues. She stated,

“Our data shows that great workplaces experience stronger financial performance, reduced turnover, and higher customer satisfaction than their peers. Additionally, work environments built on trust foster innovation, agility, resilience, and efficiency.”

Awards and Recognition

Proax, who recently celebrated its 60th anniversary, has also been awarded the Strategic Partner award from Omron Automation, Value Provider in Safety Partner from ABB,  Diamond Partner Excellence Award from Phoenix Contact, recognized as a Platinum Partner from Rittal for enclosures and climate solutions and received the Excellence Award from Premier Tech Systems and Automation. We are thankful for these recognitions from our vendors and industry partners.

About Proax Technologies:

Proax Technologies is a renowned Technical Automation Distributor, serving Canada for over 60 years. With expertise in Automation & RoboticsPneumaticsIndustrial ControlsMechanical SolutionsMotion Control, and Machine Safety, Proax delivers top-tier products and fosters strong relationships with customers, vendors, and employees.

About Great Place to Work:

Great Place to Work® is a globally recognized authority on high-trust, high-performance workplace cultures. Through its assessment tools, advisory services, and certification programs, Great Place to Work identifies and honours Canada’s Best Workplaces, acknowledging outstanding workplace cultures that promote trust and employee well-being.

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