At CEA, we’ve learned that some of the most exciting and successful projects don’t start with a polished plan. They often start with someone bold enough to ask, “What if…?”
We love working with people who think outside the box. Whether it’s a one-person startup or a small team of innovators, we thrive on helping ideas take shape from day one. When you bring us in early, that’s when the real magic happens.
One of our favourite success stories started with a two-person team looking to improve rig safety. One of our team members saw the potential and convinced them to let CEA assist with the design. Fast forward to today. We’re still building the same four air panels that came out of that original collaboration.
One long-time partner was an independent engineer with a talent for tackling unconventional challenges. We first connected in a small office, and within weeks, we were collaborating on a project. That initial spark turned into a years-long partnership filled with some of the most inventive and unexpected builds we’ve been part of. Together, we developed custom systems and solutions that led to ongoing business and long-term success.
Our customers bring the “crazy ideas,” we bring the tools—together, that’s where innovation happens.
When we help someone build something from scratch, we become more than a parts supplier, we're part of the process. We invest our time and expertise early on, knowing that if the product succeeds, we’ll have the opportunity to supply components and support for years to come.
Many of our larger projects are one-time sales with long cycles. That’s why we’re always looking for customers who build things, who sell things, and who need a partner who can grow with them.
Not every job changes the world. Some are just plain fun.
One day, a group of Harley riders rolled in with an idea to automate gear shifting on their drag bikes. We worked with them to design a custom pneumatic shifting system. The result? Fast, functional, and flat-out awesome. Cool people. Cool job.
With deep knowledge across hydraulics, pneumatics, and electrical systems, we’re not tied to one solution, we focus on what works best for your application. We call it imagineering, and we’re always on the lookout for the next creative challenge.
If you’ve got a concept that needs a technical partner to bring it to life, we’re here for it. Because at CEA, we don’t just build systems, we help build breakthroughs.
Let’s make your idea real.
