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ENT – The New Standard for Electrical Installation Efficiency
November 17, 2025 By Alex Whalen, Category Manager for Electrical products at IPEX Electrical Inc. Electrical Nonmetallic Tubing (ENT) continues to shift expectations for how conduit systems should be installed in buildings and how they should perform on a jobsite. ENT offers many significant advantages including faster installation, improved safety and reduction in injury potential,…
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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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Labour Force Survey, October 2025
Employment increased by 67,000 (+0.3%) in October, the second consecutive monthly increase, and the employment rate rose 0.2 percentage points to 60.8%. The unemployment rate declined 0.2 percentage points to 6.9%. Employment growth was concentrated among men aged 25 to 54 years old (+33,000; +0.5%) and youth aged 15 to 24 years old (+21,000; +0.8%). There were more people working in wholesale and retail trade (+41,000; +1.4%), transportation and warehousing (+30,000;… 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…
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Contact Delage and 3G Lighting: An Exceptional Partnership in Architectural Lighting
Contact Delage is proud to announce a new strategic partnership with 3G Lighting, a renowned Canadian provider in the design and manufacturing of high-end architectural lighting solutions. This collaboration marks an important milestone in the expansion of Contact Delage’s product offering for architects, designers, and construction professionals. Founded in 1991 in Toronto, 3G Lighting has… Read More…
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CSC LED Announces the Appointment of Greg Cober as National Sales Manager
CSC LED is excited to announce that Greg Cober has joined their growing team as National Sales Manager. “Greg brings a deep understanding of the Canadian electrical / lighting channel and a proven record of helping distributors grow” said Mark McNally, President of CSC LED. “His 26 years of experience at a worthy competitor, strong… 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…
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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.



