Jan 30, 2019
Southwire Canada welcomes Janny Hogen Esch to the role of Manager, Customer Experience, and Sean Large to the position of Industrial Sales Representative, Western Canada.
Janny will be responsible for driving process improvements, systems development and engagement strategies that will enhance the overall customer experience. She is an international business professional with expertise in customer and employee engagement as well as in operational performance optimization. She has held leadership positions in industries where technology and innovation play a key role, most recently as a customer services manager with Signify in the lighting and IoT business.
Sean will be responsible for supporting Southwire’s industrial customer base. He is a graduate of University of Guelph and comes to Southwire after more than 20 years in the electrical products industry, with past assignments at both Siemens and GE. Most recently, Sean was the Western Canada sales representative for Prysmian Power Cables. Sean will continue to reside in Calgary.
Changing Scene
National Investment in Building Construction Up 2.2% in May
Total investment in building construction increased 2.2% in May to $15.2 billion. Gains in the residential sector (+2.8% to $10.4 billion) led the increase, while the non-residential sector edged up 0.9% to $4.8 billion. On a constant dollar basis (2012=100), investment in building construction rose 1.8% to $12.7 billion.
Gap in investment between multi-unit and single-unit dwellings continues to grow
Investment in multi-unit dwellings rose 7.6% in May to $5.5 billion, while investment in single-unit dwellings declined 2.2% to $4.9 billion.
Aztec Electrical Supply
Aztec Electrical Supply is one of the most dynamic, fastest growing electrical and automation distributors in Canada. The supplier has four Ontario locations, in Concord, Cambridge, Burlington and Mississauga.
They specialize in supplying quality automation and electrical products to electrical contractors, manufacturing plants, OEMs and custom machine builders. Their comprehensive inventory includes electrical and pneumatic products for breakdowns and emergencies, as well as everyday contractor and MRO requirements. They also work closely with their partners to source specialty products that may be required for major projects.
Changing Scene
Company Snapshot: House of Electrical Supplies Limited
House of Electrical Supplies is a distribution company that specializes in ‘service’. They go beyond what a standard supplier provides, not just with knowledgeable employees, but with a compliment of support services.
From small construction to sophisticated industrial projects, House of Electrical stocks electrical supplies for a wide range of applications. For over 30 years, they have been servicing clients in the industrial, OEM, entertainment and construction markets across the greater metropolitan Toronto area. Their product solutions range from electrical, automation, safety, lighting and portable power distribution.
