About Canals
AI solutions for every link in the industrial supply chain
Our Mission
The industrial sector is the backbone of our economy, and we are committed to the people, processes, and partnerships that keep it going. We build reliable software—not hype or half-finished ideas—powered by AI that delivers real, measurable improvements for manufacturers, distributors, and contractors.
Step 1:
Identify a Need
We listen to our customers every day
Step 2:
Work With Users
We design solutions with expert insight
Step 3:
Build
We prioritize frequent releases and updates
Step 4:
Iterate
We continually refine and expand based on feedback
Our Team
The Canals team combines the world’s top tech talent with deep industry expertise. Founded by two experienced startup operators, we’re a profitable, bootstrapped company that proudly remains majority employee owned
The industrial world runs on inconsistent data, limited standardization, and fragmented paperwork that breaks traditional software. AI can be a powerful solution, but in complex industries, its impact depends on how well it’s translated into real workflows.
At Canals, we build technology grounded in how our customers actually operate. We invest time learning the details of their day-to-day, understanding where their current systems fail, and designing solutions that empower them to do their best work. We treat every user insight as a blueprint for the next iteration, and we are always iterating.
Our goal is to make AI work across the industrial supply chain, solve real problems for our users, and keep materials moving.
In our daily lives we’re used to software that just works, products like Google, Instagram, and Uber. When I first came into the world of distribution, I was surprised to find the standard for software was very different.
At Canals, we’ve built a team of engineers and product leaders who’ve spent their careers at world-class technology companies being held to world-class standards.
We’re excited to give distributors a product they love, one that just works.
Trusted by Industry Leaders
The secret to our success is our customers’ success
Farrah Mittel
President
Canals AI has significantly impacted our order processing
It has not only substantially reduced the time for entry but also improved accuracy, especially on large orders that would take hours to enter line by line. The time savings we’ve gained have allowed our team to focus on other initiatives that enhance the customer experience. Implementation was fast and easy, and the Canals team is very responsive.
Justin Murphy
Chief Operating Officer
Canals is fantastic
It was very fast to get up and running, both technically and in terms of usage. Our team has all kinds of different backgrounds and technical abilities, and they were able to pick it up easily. We had evaluated some other options, and Canals was the most intuitive. The Canals team has been extremely responsive and willing to accommodate our requests.
John Haury
Inside Sales Manager
Canals captures order details with incredible speed and accuracy
Our order entry process used to be very inefficient. Since implementing Canals, it's like night and day! We've seen a dramatic reduction in processing times, freeing up our team to focus on strategic tasks. Canals' training and customer service have also been top notch. Overall Canals has improved our efficiency immensely, I highly recommend it for any business looking to streamline order entry and boost productivity.
John Heinzel
President
Revere’s experience implementing Canals has been extraordinary
We're used to software vendors over-promising and under-delivering. With Canals, it worked much better than expected. The few issues we had were addressed immediately. Adoption by our users has also amazed us. We hope you continue to amaze us with your dedication to being the most responsive vendor we’ve ever worked with.
Cole Harrison
Vice President of Operations
"Gamechanger" was the response I received from multiple associates when we launched
Implementation was quick and painless, and benefits were recognized immediately. The team at Canals has been wonderful to work with and responsive.
Jerry Herring
E.V.P. of Sales & Marketing
Canals turns one sales rep into many
As early adopters of artificial intelligence, we've seen our quoting get faster and smarter than ever, and it's definitely boosting sales. The technology is also a training and retention tool. I've had one of our guys say to me "I wouldn't work anywhere without this."
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