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Looking Ahead with Ian Rand, President Southwire Canada
November 24, 2025 Recently, Canadian Electrical Wholesaler had the opportunity to sit down with Ian Rand, who took the helm at Southwire Canada this April. Ian has worked in the industry for over 30 years and brings a substantial amount of knowledge and passion to a company already steeped in those traits. We asked Ian…
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Looking Ahead with Ian Rand, President Southwire Canada
November 24, 2025 Recently, Canadian Electrical Wholesaler had the opportunity to sit down with Ian Rand, who took the helm at Southwire Canada this April. Ian has worked in the industry for over 30 years and brings a substantial amount of knowledge and passion to a company already steeped in those traits. We asked Ian… Read More…
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Building Permits, September 2025
In September, the total value of building permits issued in Canada increased $504.8 million (+4.5%) to $11.7 billion. Both the residential (+4.8%) and the non-residential (+4.0%) sectors contributed to the increase. On a constant dollar basis (2023=100), the total value of building permits issued in September rose 4.2% from the previous month. Residential construction intentions grew $335.3 million to… Read More…
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New line of Stelpro heat-pumps
Stelpro, Quebec’s leader in electric heating, is launching a new line of high-performance, durable, and energy-efficient heat pumps designed for the Canadian climate. It features a new, more efficient, environmentally friendly 454B refrigerant, an A2L leak detector, a 10-year warranty, an optional labor warranty, local customer service, and grant eligibility.
Hammond Power Solutions Reports Third Quarter 2025 Financial Results
“HPS delivered another strong quarter in Q3 2025, generating $218 million in revenue, our second highest quarter for shipments ever. The U.S. market delivered strong distribution and private label sales, offsetting a softer Canadian market,” said Adrian Thomas, CEO of Hammond Power Solutions.
“While material cost inflation and overhead costs relating to our new facilities in Mexico have pressured margins, recent sales developments give us confidence in the quarters ahead…
Changing Scene
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Update on Potential Atkore Sale/Merger
November 26, 2025 Atkore is exploring options that could include a sale or merger of the whole company, and its Canadian operations form part of the North American footprint under review, although no specific changes to Canada have been announced. Atkore’s strategic alternatives process covers the entire business, which spans manufacturing and distribution facilities across the… Read More…
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Schneider Electric and Albesol Partner to Provide Medium Voltage Premset Equipment in New $20M Mississauga Facility
November 20, 2025 Schneider Electric Canada has announced the inauguration of a new $20M state-of-the-art Albesol facility in Mississauga, Ontario. Launching on November 20, the new location marks a key milestone in their shared mission to strengthen Canada’s energy infrastructure and supply chain resilience. The new facility is set to expand its workforce from 28 to 50 employees… Read More…
LEDVANCE Welcomes Scott Buckley as New Head of Marketing for the U.S. and Canada
LEDVANCE is pleased to announce the appointment of Scott Buckley as Head of Marketing for the U.S. and Canada. In this role, Scott will lead all marketing strategy and execution across the region, with a focus on enhancing customer engagement, driving growth, and advancing the company’s brand presence in the lighting industry.
Nexans Signs an Agreement to Acquire Electro Cables Inc. Strengthening Nexans’ Positioning in PWR-Connect in Canada
Nexans has recently announced the signature of an agreement to acquire 100% of the share capital of Electro Cables Inc. (“Electro Cables”).
Founded in 1985 and headquartered in Trenton, Ontario, Canada, Electro Cables is a family-owned business specializing in low-voltage cables. The company is recognized for its strong expertise in high added value solutions in adjacent to cable businesses and is supported by a robust technology platform…
Peers & Profiles
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April 28, 2024 This month, Lumen held their 12th edition of the Salon Lumen, the largest exhibition in Quebec’s electrical industry. The customer event was hosted over two days, commenced on April 16th in Quebec City, and ended on April 18th in Montreal. One hundred seventy-five vendors gathered within a 50,000 sq ft area to… Read More…
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April 27, 2024 Retiring Windsor sales rep Scott O’Neil is still manning the counter with a smile on his last day at Western Equipment. Thank you from all of us for 23 years of dedicated service. All the best in your retirement, Scott! More information available here Read More…
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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.
