Last Updated: 2012-10-25

Axion Technologies

Company information

Legal Name:   Axion Technologies Ltd
Operating Name:   Axion Technologies
Alternate Name:   Pocatec Ltée
Alternate Name:   Technologies Balios Inc.
Mailing Address 151 Du Parc-de-L'Innovation St LA POCATIÈRE, Quebec G0R 1Z0	Location Address 151 Du Parc-de-L'Innovation St LA POCATIÈRE, Quebec G0R 1Z0
Telephone: (418) 856-1454
Fax: (418) 856-5978
Email: info@axiontech.ca
Website URL: http://www.axiontech.ca

Contact information

Ray Little
	Title:   Representative
	Area of Responsibility:   Domestic Sales & Marketing Export Sales & Marketing
	Telephone:   (705) 326-5037
	Fax:   (705) 326-2302
	Email:   ray.little@axiontech.ca
Yves Coderre
	Title:   General Manager
	Area of Responsibility:   Management Executive Manufacturing/Production/Operations
	Telephone:   (418) 856-1454
	Ext:   2163
	Fax:   (418) 856-5978
	Email:   yves.coderre@axiontech.ca
Carl Cassista
	Title:   President
	Area of Responsibility:   Management Executive Domestic Sales & Marketing Export Sales & Marketing
	Telephone:   (418) 856-1454
	Ext:   2101
	Fax:   (418) 856-5978
	Email:   c.cassista@axiontech.ca

Company description

MISSION: Design, manufactures and markets Passenger Information and Security Systems for mass transit market. Founded in 1974 12,000 square foot facility Subsidiaries: PCS Technologies, Plattsburgh, New York; Électronique S.E.M, St-Nicolas, QC; Axion Technologies A/S, Hilleroed, Denmark Specialization: Mass transit communication systems (audio and visual) CCTV systems Automotive electronics Our reputation: High quality supplier Outstanding customer service Very innovative Fast turnaround Our strengths: Research and development Customized products Stability and expertise of the engineering department State of the art technology Project management Passenger Information System: Axion has been involved in Mass Transit Information System since 1980 and are recognized as the North American Market leader. Other Products: Sold in more than 25 States and more than 20 European countries. "The Axion team is responsive to your needs." Our flexibility enables us to offer custom-designed products and to answer specific needs requiring the Light Emitting Diode technology.
Country of Ownership:	Canada
Year Established:	1974
Exporting:	Yes
Quality Certification:	ISO 9001
Primary Industry (NAICS):	334310 - Audio and Video Equipment Manufacturing
Alternate Industries (NAICS):	334410 - Semiconductor and Other Electronic Component Manufacturing 339950 - Sign Manufacturing 541420 - Industrial Design Services 541710 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering and Life Sciences
Primary Business Activity:	Manufacturer / Processor / Producer
Total Sales ($CDN):	$25,000,000 to $49,999,999
Export Sales ($CDN):	$25,000,000 to $49,999,999
Number of Employees:	200

Product / Service / Licensing

Product Name:	Destination Signs
LCD or LED destination signs for Mass Transit applications
Product Name:	LED destination signs
LED destination signs for buses and coaches, Marker Lights, Door Lights, ATC lights & Brake Lights for trains and subway cars.
Product Name:	Passenger PA systems
PA system for mass transit application including automatic announcement with digitized recorded voice
Service Name:	Electronic Design
Specialized in mass transit application

Technology profile

Specialized electronic equipment designer and manufacturer

Market profile

Alliances:

• Sales/Marketing
• Technology

Industry sector market interests:

• Environment

Geographic markets:

Export experience:

• Algeria
• Denmark
• France
• Germany
• Indonesia
• Ireland
• Japan
• Spain
• United Kingdom
• United States
• Alabama
• Arizona
• Arkansas
• California
• Colorado
• Connecticut
• Delaware
• District of Columbia
• Florida
• Georgia
• Idaho
• Illinois
• Indiana
• Iowa
• Kansas
• Kentucky
• Louisiana
• Maine
• Maryland
• Massachusetts
• Michigan
• Minnesota
• Mississippi
• Missouri
• Montana
• Nebraska
• Nevada
• New Hampshire
• New Jersey
• New Mexico
• New York
• North Carolina
• North Dakota
• Ohio
• Oklahoma
• Oregon
• Pennsylvania
• Rhode Island
• South Carolina
• South Dakota
• Tennessee
• Texas
• Utah
• Vermont
• Virginia
• Washington
• West Virginia
• Wisconsin
• Wyoming

Actively pursuing:

• Austria
• Belgium
• Brazil
• Bulgaria
• Czech Republic
• Finland
• Gibraltar
• Greece
• Hungary
• Iceland
• Italy
• Korea, Republic of
• Luxembourg
• Malta
• Mexico
• Montenegro
• Morocco
• Netherlands
• Norway
• Poland
• Portugal
• Romania
• Russian Federation
• Serbia
• Singapore
• Sweden
• Switzerland
• Taiwan
• Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of

Sector information

Key / Major clients:

Novabus, Prévost car, New Flyer Industries, North
American Bus Industries, ABC Bus, Van Hool,
Transbus International, Thomas Built Bus,
Girardin, MCI, MCI de Mexico S.A de C.V, Alstom
Bombardier Transportation, Bombardier Concarril