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Prysmian’s $3.8B Atkore Deal would add Quebec Fiberglass-Conduit Plant to Canadian Footprint
August 4, 2026 Prysmian’s proposed US$3.8-billion acquisition of Atkore is primarily a move to deepen the Italian cable manufacturer’s U.S. electrical-products presence, but it also carries a meaningful Canadian angle for the electrical channel. If the transaction closes as expected, Prysmian would add Atkore’s FRE Composites manufacturing operation in Saint-André-d’Argenteuil, Que., near Montréal, to its…
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Consumer Price Index, June 2026
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) increased 2.8% year over year in June, following a 3.2% gain in May. Prices for gasoline increased at a slower rate on a year-over-year basis in June compared with May, driving the deceleration in the headline CPI. Excluding gasoline, the CPI was unchanged in June compared with May, at 2.2%. The CPI fell 0.4%… Read More…
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Investment in Building Construction, May 2026
The total value of investment in building construction edged down $66.8 million (-0.3%) to $23.4 billion in May. The decline in the residential sector (-0.5%) was moderated by a slight increase in the non-residential sector (+0.2%). Year over year, investment in building construction grew 5.9% in May. On a constant dollar basis (2023=100), the total value of investment… Read More…
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MacKinnon Magnetics’ First Transformer Joins Rexel Canada’s 100th Anniversary Museum Collection

MacKinnon Magnetics and Rexel Canada recently celebrated the first MacKinnon dry-type transformer off the production line for Rexel, marking the start of a new Canadian supply partnership. The commemorative unit will be permanently displayed in Rexel Canada’s museum and showcase, created to honour the 100th anniversary of its Westburne banner in 2026.
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When Cheap Wire Isn’t Cheap: A Scenario the Trade Should Consider

Imagine a scenario familiar to many experienced contractors. A team member shows up on site with reels of NMD90 purchased outside the traditional electrical wholesaler channel, perhaps from a retail outlet, at a price that is noticeably lower, say a hundred dollars less per reel of 14/3. Multiply that across a multi-unit residential build, and the savings appear significant. On paper, it looks like a smart buy.
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EFC’s Atlantic Executive Committee Welcomes Rodney Barteau as New Secretary
EFC is pleased to announce that Rodney Barteau, Eaton Wiring Devices, has been nominated the new Secretary on the Atlantic Executive Committee for a two-year term. Rodney is a graduate of the Nova Scotia Community College (NSCC) with a diploma in Electrical Engineering Technology. He began his career with Eaton in 2002 as an inside… Read More…
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3M Reports Second-Quarter 2026 Results; Increases Full-Year Guidance
3M has recently reported second-quarter results. “We delivered a strong second quarter, exceeding expectations with mid-single-digit sales growth, robust operating margins of about 25%, and double-digit EPS growth, reflecting the progress we’re making on our strategic priorities and building a higher-performing company,” said William Brown, 3M Chairman and CEO. Read More…
Munden Enterprises is Now Representing GenerLink Across Atlantic Canada

Munden Enterprises is now representing GenerLink across Atlantic Canada. GenerLink is a brand of Global Power Products.
Designed for real world conditions, GenerLink provides a safe, utility approved connection at the meter, enabling homeowners to restore power using portable generators without complex wiring or permanent installation.
Franklin Empire Announces Official Acquisition of O’Neil Electric Supply

Franklin Empire announced on LinkedIn that they have officially completed the acquisition of O’Neil Electric Supply.
“This is an exciting milestone that brings together two family-owned Canadian businesses with shared values, strong cultures, and long-standing relationships with customers, employees, and supplier partners.
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Canadian Electrical Wholesaler
Published twice monthly on the first and third Thursday of every month Canadian Electrical Wholesaler is the voice of the electrical channel in Canada. The editorial focus of CEW is a solid mix of features, news, articles and product information. Key aspects are peers and profiles and in-depth best management practices ensuring every issue is read from branch level right up to head offices. Simply put we provide the need to know business information including the latest trends, new market opportunities, sales techniques and operational analysis to distribution professionals written by those who live this business and published by Kerrwil founded in 1964 to serve the electrical industry in Canada.

