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Sun-North Systems

Sun-North Systems Ltd

Seaforth, Ontario, Canada

Farm Equipment & Herd TechAutomation & Controls
Founded 1986Manufacturer, Authorized DistributorSells to Dairy Farms
Profile last updated: July 16, 2026

About

Founded in 1986, Sun-North Systems is a dairy industry manufacturer based in Seaforth, Canada selling farm equipment & herd tech, automation & controls.

Sun-North Systems is a Canadian manufacturer, distributor and installer of natural, power and dual ventilation systems for livestock housing, including dairy barns. Founded in 1986 by Daniel Lambert in Hensall, Ontario, the company moved to Seaforth and built a 41,000 sq ft office and manufacturing facility by 1999. Its range includes curtains, panels, exhaust systems, power drives, linear actuators and electronic controls. Dairy-specific offerings include parlour curtains and dairy housing ventilation. The company distributes Phason Controls, exhibits at dairy trade shows and is a member of the Global Dairy Institute. Its sister company, Envira-North Systems Ltd, is also referenced.

Location

Seaforth, Canada

Founded

1986

Legal name

Sun-North Systems Ltd

Focus areas

natural ventilationbarn curtainsdairy housinglivestock ventilationparlour curtainsventilation controls

Languages

EN

Products & capabilities

Supply categories

Farm Equipment & Herd TechAutomation & Controls

Supplier role

ManufacturerAuthorized DistributorService Provider

Sells to

Dairy Farms

Services

Installation

Products

Parlour Curtains

Dairy barn curtain

Interior curtains dividing sections of a dairy building, such as the parlour and holding area; stored up and out of the way when not in use.

Original Top-Down Curtain

Barn curtain

Curtain permanently fastened at the bottom of the wall opening and lowered from the top by a cable system.

Split System Curtain

Barn curtain

Curtain system that opens the top section in cold weather or the entire system in hot weather.

No-Main Curtain

Barn curtain

Low-maintenance curtain that operates without a main cable.

Roll-Up Curtain

Barn curtain

Curtain system offering multiple climate control options.

Roll-Over Curtain

Barn curtain

Curtain material rolled onto a rotating pipe at the bottom of the curtain when opened.

Power Drives

Curtain and panel drive

Panel and curtain drives with a built-in linear limit switch system and safety switches.

Linear Actuators

Actuator

Medium duty (1500 lb lift) and heavy duty (2500 lb lift) linear actuators, plus smaller vent door actuators.

Max-Vent Insulated Chimneys

Exhaust chimney

Passive chimneys that exhaust moist, stale air from the building envelope without power.

Nova-Lite XL Panels

Natural light panel

Insulated light panels with double the thickness and R-value of the original Nova-Lite panels.

Altra-Seal Panels

Sidewall panel

Lightweight continuous rigid panel that slides over sidewall openings on livestock housing.

Brands represented

Phason Controls

Service regions

CanadaUnited StatesRussiaChinaAustraliaMiddle East

Standards, references & customers

Sustainability claims

Lower traditional energy costs for barn ventilationNo-power passive ventilation via Max-Vent Insulated Chimneys

Credentials & affiliations

Industry memberships

Global Dairy Institute

Other dairy suppliers in Canada

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