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Hammond Power Solution’s Breakout Year: Canadian Transformer Maker Leads Electrical Stock Market
Q2 2026 electrical stock data shows the infrastructure buildout is no longer a thesis it’s showing up in market capitalization, with two Canadian manufacturers posting the strongest gains in the entire peer group. Electrical equipment and distribution stocks tracked by Canadian Electrical Wholesaler turned in a broadly positive first half of 2026, with the majority of manufacturers and all five tracked distributors posting gains through July 8. The data, compiled by CEW using real-time market pricing, points to a sector being re-rated on the back of data centre construction, grid modernization spending, and a wave of reshored industrial capital investment across North America.
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Hammond Power Solution’s Breakout Year: Canadian Transformer Maker Leads Electrical Stock Market
Q2 2026 electrical stock data shows the infrastructure buildout is no longer a thesis it’s showing up in market capitalization, with two Canadian manufacturers posting the strongest gains in the entire peer group. Electrical equipment and distribution stocks tracked by Canadian Electrical Wholesaler turned in a broadly positive first half of 2026, with the majority… Read More…
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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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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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AKA Energy Systems and ABB Strengthen Strategic Partnership to Deliver Canadian Power and Propulsion Solutions
AKA Energy Systems is pleased to announce a new strategic partnership between AKA and ABB in Canada. As an officially recognized ABB Value Provider (AVP) — System Integrator, AKA brings fully authorized design, integration, and support capabilities for ABB Motion drives solutions. This collaboration brings together ABB’s global leadership in electrification, automation, and drive technologies… Read More…
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Guillevin Celebrates Two Milestones
In a recent announcement, Guillevin was proud to celebrate two incredible milestones at the company. A huge congratulations went out to Ken on 35 years and Nas on 40 years with Guillevin. Their dedication, hard work, loyalty, and commitment over the years have helped shape the standard of excellence that defines the company today. Thanks… 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.

