Strategic Partnerships Lakeside is an exclusive Emerson sales and service channel in Central Canada and recently announced a distribution partnership with ValvTechnologies. This positions Lakeside to cross-sell high-end control technologies and valve solutions to its existing industrial client base.

Geographic Expansion With seven facilities across Canada including a new Thunder Bay footprint and active regional events, Lakeside is expanding its on‑the‑ground presence in Northern Ontario, creating opportunities for local service contracts, project scoping, and rapid deployment of automation solutions.

Digital Transformation The launch of Digital Solutions and emphasis on digital transformation suggests upsell potential to customers seeking cloud, data analytics, and remote monitoring capabilities integrated with Emerson-based automation.

Industry Recognition Being a Platinum member of Canada’s Best Managed Companies for 23 consecutive years signals reliability and financial stability, making Lakeside a favorable partner for large-scale, multi-site automation projects and long-term maintenance agreements.

Key Capabilities Lakeside’s focus on complete automation solutions, safety and uptime, and exclusive Emerson technology positioning provides a clear up-sell path into process optimization services, instrumentation upgrades, and high‑value valve and control systems through the ValvTechnologies alliance.