AV Gauge & Automation achieved Platinum Club status with the Canada’s Best Managed Companies program by retaining its Best Managed designation for seven consecutive years or more. submitted photo
CTMA member company, AV Gauge & Automation, has achieved Platinum Club status with the Canada’s Best Managed Companies program by retaining its Best Managed designation for seven consecutive years or more.
Celebrating over 30 years, Canada’s Best Managed Companies program awards excellence in private Canadian-owned companies with revenues of $50 million or greater. To attain the designation, companies are evaluated on their leadership in the areas of strategy, culture and commitment, capabilities, and innovation, governance and financial performance.
“We are incredibly thrilled to be named one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies for the 10th consecutive year. This milestone is a proud reflection of our team’s dedication, passion, and commitment to excellence, and it reinforces the trust our customers and partners place in us every day,” said Tim Campeau, president of AV Gauge & Automation.
Canada’s Best Managed Companies is one of the country’s leading business awards programs recognizing innovative and world‑class businesses. Every year, hundreds of entrepreneurial companies compete for this designation in a rigorous and independent evaluation process. Applicants are evaluated by an independent panel of judges with representation from program sponsors and special guests.
“What makes our company a winner is our ability to adapt, innovate, and deliver results despite significant challenges,” said Campeau. “Over the past year, we successfully developed new products not only for our core automotive customers but also for emerging industries, expanding our reach and capabilities. At the same time, we navigated major geopolitical shifts, including tariffs that heavily impacted our customers, while also rebounding from program delays and cancellations tied to the OEM electric vehicle production pullback. These achievements reflect the resilience, creativity, and relentless focus of our team, and are what continue to set us apart.”
The 2026 cohort of Best Managed Companies shares common themes, including fostering a people-centric culture, implementing a strategic company framework, investing in innovation and technological advancement, and maintaining financial resilience and strong corporate governance. Together, these practices strengthen the Canadian economy by promoting sustainable growth, enhancing competitiveness, and cultivating a thriving business ecosystem.
“Exploring new avenues for the advancement of tomorrow, this year’s Best Managed winners displayed courage, resourcefulness, and creativity,” said Ruby Williams, partner & national leader, M&A Advisory and Canada’s Best Managed Co-Leader. “We’re extremely proud to highlight the impressive achievements of companies such as AV Gauge & Automation in a rapidly evolving business world. Their exceptional accomplishments leave you feeling inspired, celebrated, and connected.”
Established in 1985, AV Gauge continues to lead the world in new solutions for conformance, validation, and quality control verification. AV Gauge has grown to multiple facilities across Canada, the United States, and Mexico, employing over 300 people to meet its customers’ exacting demands in their pursuits for even higher quality.
For more information, visit www.avgauge.com.