With impending U.S. tariffs threatening supply chains, Canadian building owners and managers are reviewing every detail to secure their operations. Industries such as food and beverage processing, commercial real estate, healthcare, education, manufacturing, and municipalities rely on building automation to drive efficiency, reduce costs, and meet sustainability goals. Dependence on foreign suppliers leaves businesses vulnerable to unforeseeable price hikes, delays, and uncertain support. Investing in Canadian-made base-building technology solutions enhances energy performance, compliance, and security while ensuring greater financial and operational resilience for years to come.
The True Cost of Counter Tarrifs
The chart below illustrates how counter tariffs on U.S. imports could significantly impact equipment costs, lead times, maintenance, and supplier reliability, adding risk and unpredictability to your operations:
Invest in Canadian-made building technology solutions
By choosing Canadian solutions, organizations gain:
- Cost stability & reduced reliance on potentially volatile international markets
- Reliable, future-ready technology tailored for Canadian industries
- Smart energy management for lower operational expenses
- Seamless automation that enhances building performance & sustainability
- Local expertise, faster service, and long-term support
- A stronger national economy and resilient supply chains
Why Choosing Canadian Solutions Makes Sense
- Base-building systems typically last anywhere from 8 to 15+ years—partnering with trusted OEMs ensures long-term support, availability, and cost-effective upgrades.
- Trust extends beyond manufactured products— as we’re learning, it includes trade policies. Choosing a Canadian or NATO OEM ensures greater stability and fewer geopolitical risks affecting your supply chain.
- Foreign exchange rates may worsen before they improve—reducing reliance on U.S. imports protects your bottom line from financial volatility.
- Buying Canadian minimizes cost and future risk while ensuring local support, reliability, and access to utility incentives for energy-efficient upgrades.
Proven Automation & Security Solutions
viridian Automation, in partnership with industry leaders like Delta Controls (Surrey, BC), Avigilon (Vancouver, BC) and Axis Communications (Lund, Sweden), is committed to providing Canadian-made solutions that help businesses navigate these challenges.
Delta Controls provides open-protocol building automation that optimizes the performance of mechanical HVAC, lighting, and associated systems—helping you to maintain standards while lowering operational costs.
Avigilon offers intelligent security and surveillance solutions, promoting secure spaces, asset protection, and streamlined monitoring of key areas of your building environment.
Axis Communications, a global leader in intelligent security and surveillance, is a loyal supporter and trusted partner of Canadian businesses. With a strong presence in Canada, their innovative technology helps businesses maintain secure, efficient and resilient operations.
viridian Automation leverages these technologies into custom, scalable solutions designed to improve building efficiency and protect your bottom line — all while promoting Canadian expertise and innovation.
Choosing Canadian solutions, isn’t just about avoiding risks – it’s about building a smarter, more sustainable, and self-sufficient future. If you’ve been pondering what might be possible through innovative building technology solutions, combined with local utility incentives and expertise, perhaps now would be a good time to schedule a brief meeting to share information! Let’s work together to ensure your business stays ahead with automation and security solutions that are made in Canada, for Canada.