Certified Ready. Delivered Anywhere.

At NorthSpec Global, we specialize in simplifying the journey for international suppliers when Canadian or U.S. customers require certified equipment. We understand that North American clients often hesitate to purchase internationally due to the complexities of import regulations, certification requirements, and local compliance. That’s where we come in. We handle the entire process—from navigating CSA or UL certification to ensuring smooth importation and final delivery—so that your products arrive at your customer’s doorstep fully certified and ready for use. With NorthSpec, you turn a potentially daunting transaction into a smooth, reliable experience for your North American clients.
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A North American Lead

You receive an inquiry from a customer in Canada or the USA requiring a machine that is CSA/UL compliant.

Collaborative Assessment

You send us your electrical schematics. We review the design to identify compliance gaps and determine the most efficient path: either guiding your team on necessary factory adjustments, or planning specific in-house retrofits to be performed at our facility.

a turnkey quote

We give you one fixed price that covers Freight + In-House Retrofit + Certification + Final Delivery. Your customer will receive a UL/CSA compliant machine that they can immediately start using.

Winning Bid

You add our fee to your price and sell your machine as "Certified Ready" & Delivered Duty Paid (DDP).

Our Services

Your Strategic Partner for North American Compliance

We recognize that navigating the strict electrical safety codes (CSA & UL) and logistics hurdles of North America can be a major barrier to expanding your business. NorthSpec Global is here to bridge that gap. We don't just move your machinery; we prepare it for the market. By receiving your equipment at our facility and managing any necessary in-house modifications, we ensure total compliance before it ever reaches your customer.

Our integrated approach merges Electrical Compliance with end-to-end Import Logistics into one effortless process. We take responsibility for upgrading wiring and components to meet SPE-1000 or UL standards, handling everything from international freight to final delivery. This empowers you to offer a "Certified Ready" product, giving your clients the confidence they need to buy from you.
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About NorthSpec Global

NorthSpec Global is a specialized compliance and logistics firm based in Toronto, Ontario, dedicated to helping international manufacturers "Open the North American market". We go beyond standard shipping by acting as your Technical Firewall. We receive machinery at our facility and perform in-house retrofits to ensure it meets strict CSA & UL safety standards before delivery.

Local Expertise

Strategically located in the Greater Toronto Area, we leverage our proximity to major transportation hubs and inspection agencies to minimize delays.

Import & Retrofit

We provide a single point of contact for freight, customs, and electrical modifications, making North American market access effortless.
faq

common questions

Not usually. The United States and Canada have strict electrical safety codes (NEC and CEC) that differ from European standards. Equipment must bear a recognized approval label valid for the specific country of use to be legally installed. We manage the Field Evaluation process to ensure your machine meets the required North American safety standards.

In most cases, no. For custom machinery or limited quantities entering the US or Canada, a "Field Evaluation" (or Special Inspection) is the standard path to compliance. This is a one-time approval that is faster and more cost-effective than full "Type Certification".

You ship the machine to our Technical Facility in the Greater Toronto Area. This is where we receive, retrofit, and stage the equipment for inspection before final delivery.

We handle a wide variety of industrial and commercial equipment, including CNC machines, food packaging lines, laboratory devices, and factory automation systems. If it requires electrical power and is intended for the North American market, we can manage the compliance and logistics.

Simply contact us with your machine's electrical schematics, a Bill of Materials (BOM), and the shipping dimensions. We will review the design and provide a comprehensive quote that covers freight, customs, and the specific inspection fees required for the destination country.

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The NorthSpec Process

Intake & Logistics

We manage the international freight and customs clearance, bringing your machinery directly to our secure GTA facility.

The Technical Firewall

This is where we differ. We perform electrical modifications and retrofits in-house to align your machine with North American codes.

Certification

We bring in accredited agencies to inspect the modified machine, ensuring it receives the official CSA/SPE-1000 or UL label.

Certified Delivery

The machine leaves our dock Certified Ready. We handle the final delivery to your customer, risk-free.