Canals AI builds artificial-intelligence software that automates order and quote processing for wholesale distributors. Its platform ingests customer requests arriving as emails, PDFs, handwritten notes, or spreadsheets and converts them into quotes or orders ready for a company's ERP system. The technology is trained to handle the specific complexities of distribution, including product variants, pricing rules, and customer-specific terms. Customers include The Kendall Group, Kirby Risk, United Electric Supply, and dozens of other distributors across North America and South America.
The company applies natural language processing and document-processing techniques across electrical, plumbing, HVAC, lumber, and industrial-supply channels. Its stated goal is to cut the time sales teams and counter staff spend re-keying information, allowing them to focus on higher-value work. Canals AI reports that it is profitable and growing fast, though it has not disclosed funding details.
Headquartered with a team of roughly 70 people, the firm emphasises hands-on support and iterative feedback from its customer base. Industry verticals served include any segment of wholesale distribution where incoming purchase orders or quote requests arrive in unstructured formats.
