Peers & Profiles

Mindful that very few companies turn 100 at all, Brady Corporation is now celebrating its milestone anniversary. “Thank you for our first 100,” says a special anniversary website. “Here's to our next.”

A transformer, we all have an idea about what it is and what it does. It's one of those things that we never notice. Its usefulness is obvious, even essential. You can’t connect devices into an outlet if there isn’t a transformer somewhere...

O’Neil Electric’s recipe for success is a simple one. Strip away the slick new counters at their Woodbridge head office, peel off the well-designed wrap on their delivery trucks, and forget about strategic acquisitions, market analytics, or diversifying.

Bob Shapiro is one of the most respected stalwarts of the industry. We sat down with him to talk succession, history, relationships and how to land right side up.

Jean-Sébastien Bercier, CPMR / Vice-Président Ventes et Marketing chez Desdowd et président de la Canadian Electrical Manufacturers Representatives Association (CEMRA) a pour une deuxième année consécutive participé à un grand événement de cyclisme, sur deux jours : le Cyclo-défi Enbridge contre le cancer au bénéfice du Centre du cancer Segal de l'Hôpital général juif. Les 5 et 6 juillet dernier, accompagné de milliers d’autres cyclistes, il a parcouru les routes du Québec. Jean-François a pris cet engagement pour en finir avec cette terrible maladie, et, confie-t-il il devra faire beaucoup d'efforts pour y arriver.

Canadian Electrical Wholesaler sat down with Thomas Brockway, founder and president of Brockway Enterprises, an independent electrical manufacturers' representative for the Atlantic provinces, to talk business, industry challenges, leadership, customers, and the bright future of Atlantic Canada.

Located across from Clear Lake in Ontario’s Kawarthas region, Michael’s Way is a cottage retreat for chronically ill children and their families. It’s an ongoing labour of love, and one that can use your help.

I crossed paths with Patrick Marion during my first interview in the electrical industry world almost 20 years ago. My mandate was to meet with electrical industry leaders so that I could learn the trends, the origins, the actors… In short, to learn more about the world in which I was going to dive. The subject of the interview was Pierre Dowd, who introduced me at the end to Patrick Marion by saying hey, here's the person who will succeed me.

Becoming one of the largest independently owned distributors in Ontario is one thing, protecting the brand that made the business so successful is another. In 1955 Joseph Ozad founded Electrozad in Windsor Ontario and the company has thrived and prospered in markets that are diverse and wide spread.

Ideal Supply has been operating since the mid 1920’s and its ability to adapt, grow and change to meet the opportunities it was presented is a hallmark of its history. So too is the ability of the management of the company to attract, nurture, develop and encourage its team from within.

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Magic Lite Announces New Sales Agent for the GTA

LDS Magiclite LS 400 Magic Lite has announced the signing of Lightspec Canada Inc. as their Specification Sales Agent for the GTA.

As the Canadian Division of Lightspec, LLC, NY, this agency is headed by Steve Danzig as President and Neil Whiteford as Sales Manager. This talented sales team has over 150 years combined experience with Lighting Design, Applications, Lighting Controls, Distribution and Project Management. They are committed to bringing attentive service and expertise to their clients for their designs, projects, lighting requirements and acting as their trusted advisor and partner.

CBC Lighting Steps up in Increased Demand for ...

CBC Lighting has established itself as a premier lighting wholesaler in Canada as well as the U.S. ...

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