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Hammond Power Solutions Inc. Completes Acquisition of AEG Power Solutions
Hammond Power Solutions Inc. has recently announced it has completed the previously disclosed acquisition of AEG Power Solutions (“AEGPS”) for approximately CAD $365 million, following receipt of all required regulatory approvals. The acquisition marks a significant step in HPS’s strategy to expand beyond its transformer-led foundation and strengthens its role across the broader electrical value chain. “This transaction gives HPS a global platform to accelerate growth in power quality and power conversion solutions and services,” said Adrian Thomas, Chief Executive Officer of Hammond Power Solutions.
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Wholesale Trade, April 2026
Wholesale sales (excluding petroleum, petroleum products, and other hydrocarbons and excluding oilseed and grain) rose 0.6% to $89.3 billion in April. Sales increased in five of the seven subsectors, representing about 60% of total wholesale sales. The largest increases came from the building material and supplies subsector (+4.3% to $12.7 billion) and the mineral, ore and precious metal industry… Read More…
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Building Permits, April 2026
In April, the total value of building permits issued in Canada decreased $1.0 billion (-7.6%) to $12.5 billion. Both the non-residential sector (-10.5%) and the residential sector (-5.5%) contributed to the decline in construction intentions. On a constant dollar basis (2023=100), the total value of building permits issued in April declined 7.7% from the previous month and was… 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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AD Recognized Across North America with Multiple Workplace Honors in 2026
AD is proud to announce it has earned multiple workplace recognitions in 2026, including Philadelphia Inquirer and USA Today Top Workplaces honors in the U.S. and continued Great Place to Work and Best Workplaces recognition in Canada. In the U.S., AD has been named a Philadelphia Inquirer Top Workplaces winner for the eighth consecutive year… Read More…
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NORCAT Nearing National Launch of Immersive Electrical Training Program with NETCO and IBEW
In the month of June, NORCAT was collaborating with NETCO and IBEW at their Sudbury office. NORCAT announced on LinkedIn that they are nearing the national launch of their immersive electrical training program focused on Instrumentation. This week, representatives from NETCO – National Electrical Trade Council and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) joined… 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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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.
