Are You Actually Supporting a Canadian Business?
If you’re an electrician in Canada, you rely on electrical distributors for your supplies. But did you know that many of the biggest names in the industry—Guillevin Electric, EECOL, Gescan, Nedco, and Westburne—are not Canadian-owned at all?
While they market themselves as local companies, they are actually subsidiaries of U.S. and European corporate giants. This means that every purchase you make from them ultimately sends profits out of Canada instead of supporting local businesses and jobs.
If you want to keep your money in Canada, get better pricing, and support truly local suppliers, it’s time to take a closer look at who owns your distributor.
Why Buying Canadian Matters More Than Ever
With rising trade tensions between Canada and the U.S., now is the time to rethink where you buy your electrical supplies. U.S. President Donald Trump has openly stated that he wants to “ruin Canada’s economy”, and new tariffs could drive up the cost of imported electrical products. Many of Canada’s largest electrical suppliers—like Guillevin, EECOL, and Gescan—are controlled by American or European corporations, meaning their profits flow out of Canada and their supply chains are vulnerable to U.S. trade policies. In contrast, Evolt Electrical Supply is 100% Canadian-owned, reinvesting in local jobs and offering Made-in-Canada brands that remain affordable and unaffected by U.S. tariff hikes. If you want to protect your business from rising costs and supply chain disruptions, switching to Evolt is the smart move.
Who Owns Your Electrical Supplier? A Breakdown
| Company | Parent Company | Parent HQ | Canadian-Owned? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guillevin Electric | Consolidated Electrical Distributors (CED) | Irving, Texas, USA |  No |
| EECOL Electric | WESCO International, Inc. | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA | No |
| WESCO | WESCO International, Inc. | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA | No |
| Graybar Canada | Graybar Electric Company, Inc. | St. Louis, Missouri, USA | No |
| Nedco | Rexel Group | Paris, France | No |
| Westburne | Rexel Group | Paris, France | No |
| Gescan | Sonepar Group | Paris, France | No |
| Evolt Electrical Supply | Independent & Privately Owned | Burnaby, BC & Edmonton, AB, Canada |  YES! |
Why Thousands of Canadian Electricians Are Switching to Evolt
100% Canadian-Owned & Operated – While most of the competition is owned by U.S. or European corporations, Evolt is fully independent and Canadian-owned, with headquarters in Burnaby, BC, and Edmonton, AB.
Better Margins on Quality Products – Unlike multinational competitors, Evolt specializes in under-the-radar, high-quality brands that allow electricians to get better pricing and increase their profit margins.
Exclusive “Made in Canada” Offerings – We proudly stock Canadian Made Brands like Axite Lighting, Bel Products, BlackBox, CleanVolt, Code Electric, Convectair, Hydel, Ouellet Heating, and Royal Pipe—so you can truly support Canadian manufacturers.
Fast, Reliable Online Ordering – Our AI-driven e-commerce platform ensures that you get what you need quickly and without hassle.
Make the Switch to Evolt Today
Thousands of Canadian electricians have already switched to Evolt. Are you ready to join them? Get better margins, support Canadian jobs, and source high-quality, locally made electrical products—all from a truly independent Canadian supplier.
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