Calgary, AB, March 6, 2026
Spartan Controls, a leading automation solutions provider, today announced it has been appointed the exclusive industrial sales channel for Danfoss Drives across Western Canada. This strategic relationship expands customer access to industry-leading Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) technology, supported by Spartan’s deep application expertise and extensive regional service infrastructure.
Under the agreement, Spartan will provide sales, application engineering and lifecycle support for Danfoss’ portfolio of high-performance drives throughout British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Canada’s northern territories serving the energy, water and wastewater, mining, infrastructure, and industrial manufacturing markets.
“We’re extremely excited to partner with Danfoss, a global leader in industrial drive technology,” said Patrick Payne, Vice President at Spartan Controls. “By combining Danfoss’ world-class innovation with Spartan’s application expertise, we can seamlessly integrate Danfoss drives into our PowerVue™ MCC solutions and deliver even greater value to our customers. With our strong Western Canadian presence and Danfoss’ DrivePro® Services portfolio, this partnership enables faster response, comprehensive lifecycle support, and the operational confidence our customers expect.”
Spartan Controls, a leading automation solutions provider, today announced it has been appointed the exclusive industrial sales channel for Danfoss Drives across Western Canada. This strategic relationship expands customer access to industry-leading Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) technology, supported by Spartan’s deep application expertise and extensive regional service infrastructure.
Under the agreement, Spartan will provide sales, application engineering and lifecycle support for Danfoss’ portfolio of high-performance drives throughout British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Canada’s northern territories serving the energy, water and wastewater, mining, infrastructure, and industrial manufacturing markets.
“We’re extremely excited to partner with Danfoss, a global leader in industrial drive technology,” said Patrick Payne, Vice President at Spartan Controls. “By combining Danfoss’ world-class innovation with Spartan’s application expertise, we can seamlessly integrate Danfoss drives into our PowerVue™ MCC solutions and deliver even greater value to our customers. With our strong Western Canadian presence and Danfoss’ DrivePro® Services portfolio, this partnership enables faster response, comprehensive lifecycle support, and the operational confidence our customers expect.”
Together, we are giving customers access to advanced drive technology and DrivePro® Services through a trusted and local organization - delivering both global innovation and regional responsiveness.
Ammar Rashid, Country Head, Danfoss Drives Canada
Danfoss Drives are recognized globally for their reliability, energy efficiency, and application flexibility, helping customers improve uptime, reduce energy consumption, and meet increasingly demanding operational and sustainability goals. Through this partnership, Danfoss expands its reach in Western Canada by working with a trusted regional partner known for technical depth and success in complex industrial applications.
“Spartan Controls’ strong local presence and technical expertise make them an ideal partner for Danfoss in Western Canada,” said Ammar Rashid, Country Head, Danfoss Drives Canada. “Together, we are giving customers access to advanced drive technology and DrivePro® Services through a trusted and local organization -- delivering both global innovation and regional responsiveness.”
Customers will benefit from a single point of contact for drive selection, system integration, commissioning support, and after-sales service. Spartan Controls will also provide access to training, application-specific expertise, and local inventory strategies designed to reduce lead times and improve responsiveness.
This collaboration reflects a shared commitment by Spartan Controls and Danfoss to deliver innovation, operational excellence, and long-term value to industrial customers across Western Canada.
“Spartan Controls’ strong local presence and technical expertise make them an ideal partner for Danfoss in Western Canada,” said Ammar Rashid, Country Head, Danfoss Drives Canada. “Together, we are giving customers access to advanced drive technology and DrivePro® Services through a trusted and local organization -- delivering both global innovation and regional responsiveness.”
Customers will benefit from a single point of contact for drive selection, system integration, commissioning support, and after-sales service. Spartan Controls will also provide access to training, application-specific expertise, and local inventory strategies designed to reduce lead times and improve responsiveness.
This collaboration reflects a shared commitment by Spartan Controls and Danfoss to deliver innovation, operational excellence, and long-term value to industrial customers across Western Canada.
About Spartan Controls
Experience industrial innovation at Spartan Controls—the recognized leading provider of industrial automation products, services and solutions in Western Canada. For over 60 years, Spartan has provided customers with high-performance solutions, industry expertise, lifecycle support, and technical training, delivering value and outcomes our customers want. Our automation solutions are used in all process industries including oil and gas, oil sands, mining, pulp and paper, chemical, power, pipeline, municipal and food & beverage. We are dedicated to creating a sustainable modern world and providing exceptional customer experiences where expertise and collaboration come together.
For more information, please visit www.spartancontrols.com
For more information, please visit www.spartancontrols.com
About Danfoss
Danfoss engineers solutions that increase machine productivity, reduce emissions, lower energy consumption, and enable electrification.
For more information, please visit https://www.danfoss.com/
For more information, please visit https://www.danfoss.com/
