Rittal Systems Welcomes Franklin Empire to its Distribution Team

Rittal and Franklin Empire

October 12, 2017

Rittal Systems has announced Franklin Empire has joined its distribution/partner network in Canada.

With a rich family history dating back to the 1940’s and an extensive distribution network in Ontario and Quebec, Franklin Empire Inc. is proud to be the largest independently owned electrical distributor in Canada, also renowned for its manufacturing automation systems.

Tim Rourke, President, Rittal Systems Ltd., said, “Franklin Empire is known for their expertise in the electrical distribution industry, as well as in manufacturing and processing automation. Rittal Systems is confident that partnering with Franklin will expand our reach to new areas and industries, and will be a win-win for our customers.”

Added Michael Almeida, General Manager, Franklin Empire, “Rittal’s many years of experience both globally and locally, as well as their level of quality and innovation, will enable us to offer high value solutions to our customers. We are confident that Rittal’s extensive product line will complement offerings for our key suppliers, and offer a more holistic solution to the end customer!”

Related Articles


Changing Scene

  • Eaton Announces Rahul Duggal to the Position of Business Unit Manager

    Eaton Announces Rahul Duggal to the Position of Business Unit Manager

    Rahul Duggal has been appointed to the position of Business Unit Manager for Commercial Products & Assemblies (CPA) and Power Distribution and Control Assemblies (PDCA) – Electrical Sector – Electrical Americas – Canada. In this new, growth-focused role, Rahul will have full product line accountability for CPA and PDCA offerings within Canada. He will be responsible… Read More…

  • CES Transformers Steps Up to Support Electricity Transformation with Expanded Facility

    CES Transformers Steps Up to Support Electricity Transformation with Expanded Facility

    CES Transformers celebrated the grand opening of its expanded facility in Markham. The new 160,000 sq. ft. manufacturing facility is set to create more than 150 new advanced manufacturing jobs in the Markham area by 2030. With the opening of this facility, CES will more than triple its current production capacity, addressing a critical need… Read More…


Peers & Profiles