ABB and Powrmatic Announce New Agreement for Electrical Distribution Solutions on Canadian Market

Jean-Michel Brunet, Executive VP, Powrmatic and Catherine Chapleau, Sales and Marketing VP, Electrification’s Smart Buildings and Smart Power Divisions, ABB Canada

May 23, 2024′

ABB Canada and Powrmatic Canada Ltd., a distributor of residential, commercial, and electrical supply equipment based in Eastern Canada, have recently announced a new regional distribution agreement.

Powrmatic will provide electrical contractors increased access to a complete portfolio of cutting-edge ABB products and smart building solutions including, safety switches, switchboards, panelboards, amongst others, aimed at lowering energy consumption and ensuring electrical safety in residential and commercial buildings. Powrmatic operates six locations in Canada.

By combining Powrmatic’s 80-year history in wholesale distribution of electrical, heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) and fireplaces with ABB’s more than 100 years of sustainable engineering practices, established wealth of technical solutions and service offerings, the partnership is poised to address the specific requirement of Eastern Canada’s electrical network and to support local reliability needs.

“Through our branches and our extensive network of specialty contract partners, we will bring ABB’s electrification products closer to our customers,” said Jean-Michel Brunet, Executive Vice-President, Powrmatic. “We are proud of this new partnership, which will increase the breadth and competitiveness of our offering to our customers, thanks to ABB’s excellent products for power distribution networks.”

“Both organizations have been well-established in the Canadian market and this partnership signifies our commitment to further advance and invest in our distribution partners so that they can increase productivity, improve safety, and to deliver our easy installation products,” said Catherine Chapleau, Sales and Marketing Vice President Electrification’s Smart Buildings and Smart Power Divisions, ABB Canada.

“This partnership will leverage the strengths and resources of the two companies to offer greater distribution capabilities and value to customers. We look forward to working with the Powrmatic team.” said Rob MacPherson, Senior Vice President Sales and Commercial Director, Electrification Business Area, ABB Canada.

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