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Message from BCEA Chair Chris Brams BCEA Committee List

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Scholarship Winners

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2022 Calendar of Events

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BCEA Member Listings – By Company

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BCEA Member Listings – By Category

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Alumni Members

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Is it Time for Prime in the Electrical Industry?

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Index to Advertisers

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BCEA STAFF Barbette Igonia, CAE President & CEO barbette@bcea.bc.ca

Justeen Igonia-Chaube Administrative Assistant justeen@bcea.bc.ca

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The BCEA is your LINK to the electrical commUnity.

BCEA 2021-2022 BOARD OF DIRECTORS

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Chris Brams – Chair Sales Manager, Lighting Mac’s II Agencies

Brett Middlemiss VP of Sales, B.C. Region Wesco Distribution

Stuart MacDonald – Vice Chair Vancouver Manager Guillevin International

Tanya Perewernycky Program Delivery Specialist, Marketing Alliances BC Hydro

Dave LeCappelain – Second Vice Chair Partner K.M. Roberts & Associates Ltd.

James Whitelaw Interior Area Manager Nedco West

Donald Gifford – Treasurer Manager Signify Canada

Curtis Friesen Principal – Distribution Sales Manager Adanac Sales Inc.

Perry McDougall – Past Chair President Goodwin Industrial Electric Ltd.

Sumeet Sodhi LML District Manager E.B. Horsman & Son

Wendy Jenkins VP Sales and Marketing Code Electric Products Ltd

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MESSAGE FROM YOUR PRESIDENT & CEO

BARBETTE IGONIA, CAE

Once again, the past year has been filled with

members coming together and raising funds

so many changes and challenges. I am so

for the flood relief. It definitely hit home that we

proud of the way the BCEA family continued

shine brighter together!

to come together and support each other. It is that sense of community that gives me so much hope moving into 2022.

2022 is going to be a year of positive change for the BCEA with new and old initiatives moving forward. For those that attended our

In early 2021, the Board put together a six-

year end event, you heard BCEA Chair, Chris

month strategy to focus on what the BCEA

Brams, announce our U40 rebrand, AMP

could continue to focus on as the world stayed

(advancing modern professionals) as well as a

in lock down. The top priorities are member

new award, the Betty Lou Education Bursary.

communication, member engagement, talent

More details will be released in the coming

attraction and retention, and define the “Why”

months. You will see the return of the golf

statement for the BCEA. I am happy to say

and tradeshow later this spring. Plus, both the

that our committees have executed on the plan

AMP and Women’s Network are hard at work

which you will continue to see as the BCEA

planning both virtual and in-person events for

grows.

2022.

The Board and the committees managed to

In the first quarter of the year, the Board will be

organize both in-person and virtual events.

sending out a member needs assessment that

Together, we pulled off our first virtual

will help us develop our next two-year plan.

conference which combined the LINK and

This will not only help us determine the BCEA’s

THRIVE Summit. We launched our Anti-Racism

value proposition, but it will help us help you!

Action Program that ran throughout the year.

We want to do our part in keeping this industry

This included virtual sessions on key topics

healthy and thriving far into the future.

as well as assessing members needs and acceptance through surveys and interviews.

We will continue to work on providing resources and sessions on key DEI initiatives throughout the year by bringing back our inperson THRIVE Summit in the fall. Of course,

It will take a lot of hard work and planning. I am fortunate to serve with a great group of board members, staff, advisors, and volunteers that will make these plans come to fruition. We can’t do it without all of you!

it was so great to see so many members out

As we toast in the new year, I can’t wait to see

for our holiday and awards luncheon back in

what 2022 has in store. n

December. It brings me so much joy to see our

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MESSAGE FROM BCEA CHAIR

CHRIS BRAMS

Welcome to 2022!

Just when we thought 2020 was tough, nobody could

seven per cent, with the largest growth being in the

have prepared us for what last year had to offer. From

residential and industrial sectors.

a record-breaking forest fire season to devastating floods, continued raw material shortages and supply chain issues – sprinkle in a variant or two – we were all in some way challenged more than ever before.

But we endured.

Our volunteer-based committees are hard at work as well, planning many fun and educational events.

We are excited to host some of these in person as regulations allow.

Finally, a big thank you to Barbette, Justeen, and our

In speaking with many of our members after the

Board of Directors for their continued hard work, and

holiday break, the overwhelming consensus was that

to all of you for your valuable contributions into our

it feels a little bit like Groundhog Day. I certainly can’t

industry.

disagree – there’s something about wearing a collared shirt, tie, and shorts that is so 2020.

I look forward to seeing you all soon! n

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2022 BCEA COMMITTEES CONFERENCE COMMITTEE Mandate: To organize a conference that enhances the education and networking opportunities within our membership and the industry

AMP COMMITTEE Mandate: To promote growth and careers within our industry

Chair: Stuart MacDonald – Guillevin

Co-Chair: Andrew MacLeod – Leviton Manufacturing

Wendy Jenkins – Code Electric Projects Ltd.

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Steve Crocker – Wesco Canada Perry McDougall – Goodwin Industrial Electric Ltd. Tanya Perewernycky – BC Hydro

Co-Chair: Chris Brams – Mac’s II Agencies

Dominika Pilat – E.B. Horsman & Son Janelle Gronotte – Wesco Canada Brad Ratel - Code Electric Products Ltd. Dave Markgraf – Alliance Marketing Ltd.

JoLynne Stein – Eaton Canada

Brandon Armstrong – Mac’s II Agencies

Javi Richmond – Weidmueller

Jeff Campeau – Specialized Power Solutions Justin Tofsrud – Goodwin Industrial Electric Ltd.

SOCIAL COMMITTEE Mandate: To organize and promote quality networking activities Chair: Sumeet Sodhi – E.B. Horsman & Son Marty Leach – Specialized Power Solutions Heidi Ratcliffe – Ouellet Canada Inc. Jessie Reshetlyo – IPEX Chris Frieman – Wesco Canada Brendon Brown – Code Electric Products Ltd. Danica Hodges – Adanac Sales

MARKETING COMMITTEE Mandate: To promote the value of the BCEA Chair: Stuart MacDonald – Guillevin International Tanya Perewernychy – BC Hydro Ruth Nance – Leviton Manufacturing Company, Inc. Tyson Carvell – E.B. Horsman & Son Wendy Jenkins – Code Electric Products Ltd. Perry McDougall – Goodwin Industrial Electric Ltd. Derek Knight – Elec-Tech Sales Ltd.

Travis Basque – Guillevin International

WOMEN’S NETWORK Mandate: To educate the community on diversity in the workforce Chair: Laura Dempsey – E.B. Horsman & Son

Erica Grinnell – Schneider Electric Abbie Macnamara – Wesco Canada Denise Caldwell – Wesco Canada JoLynne Stein – Eaton Canada Carrie Higgins – E.B. Horsman & Son

SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE Mandate: To provide financial support to members and students pursuing careers in the electrical industry Rob Tate – Guillevin International Don Eldridge – Wesco Canada John Baron – Alumni Paul Toering – XTRONICS Andrew Munro – Prism Engineering Ltd.

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2022 CALENDAR OF EVENTS The BCEA coordinates many yearly events to promote networking, education, and growth within our industry. All BCEA events are completely inclusive and open to everyone!

JANUARY 27 AMP Professional Development Series - Construction Forecast JANUARY 31 Women’s Network Health and Fitness Networking

JUNE 30 BCEA Scholarship Deadline JULY 19 Annual Golf Tournament & AGM

FEBRUARY 1 BCEA Wellness Month Challenge

SEPTEMBER 8 BCEA THRIVE Summit Women’s Network Nine & Dine

APRIL 13 Women’s Network Cooking Class

NOVEMBER LINK 2022

MAY 19 Victoria Golf and Trade Show

NOVEMBER 15 Awards Nomination Deadline

JUNE 8 BCEA Okanagan Golf Tournament and Trade Show

NOVEMBER 25 Women’s Network Wrap Up Celebration

JUNE 10 BCEA Women’s Network Okanagan Wine Tour

DECEMBER 2

TBD AMP Summer Classic Golf Tournament

Awards & Holiday Luncheon

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BCEA MEMBER LISTINGS – BY COMPANY

Ace Manufacturing Metals Ltd.

Boundary Electric (1985) Ltd.

Commercial Lighting Products

PO Box 500 Bittern Lake, AB T0C 0L0 T: (866)352-7145 | F: (780)352-7147

PO Box 758 Grand Forks, BC V0H 1H0 T: (800) 663-5598 | F: (250) 442-8322

1535 Cliveden Avenue Delta, BC V3M 6P7 T: (604) 312-8566

Adanac Sales LLP

Brady Canada

CSA Group

1165-1579 Kingsways Avenue Port Coquitlam, BC V3K 7B8 T: (604)944-9806 | F: (604)944-8283

710 Cochrane Drive Markham, ON L3R5N7 T: (800) 263-6179 | F: (800) 387-4935

178 Rexdale Boulevard Etobicoke, ON M9W 1R3 T: (416) 747-4263

Alliance Marketing Ltd.

Bridge Electric

CSC LED Corp

108 – 3060 Norland Avenue Burnaby, BC V5B 3A6 T: (604) 205-5284 | F: (604) 205-5283

11091 Hammersmith Gate Richmond, BC V7A 5E6 T: (604) 273-2744 | F: (604) 273-4814

121- 1647 Broadway Street Port Coquitlam, BC V3C 6P8 T: (604) 256-6741

Anixter Canada Inc.

Brite-Lite Lighting Inc. – Calgary

Cummins Western Canada

18371 Blundell Road Richmond, BC V6W 1L8 T: (604) 247-4062

252-2880 45th Avenue SE Calgary, AB T2B 3M1 T: (403) 250-3790 | F: (403) 291-5397

19555 96th Avenue Surrey, BC V4N 4C5

Arbutus West Agency Limited

Brite-Lite Lighting Inc. – Delta

1424 Regan Avenue Coquitlam, BC V3J 3B5 T: (604) 521-5180

1119 Cliveden Avenue Delta, BC V3M 6G9 T: (604) 525-5549 | F: (604) 525-4496

5069-B Mitchell Road Courtenay, BC V9J 1S4 T: (250) 338-8689 | F: (250) 338-8447

ASSA Industrial Ltd.

Canem Systems Ltd.

101-8136 130th Street Surrey, BC V3W 8J9 T: (604) 503-2281

100 – 1600 Valmont Way Richmond, BC V6V 1Y4 T: (604) 273-1131

Arch-Tech Service

Cascadia Sales Inc.

349 W Georgia Street Box 3437 Stn Main Vancouver, BC V6B 3Y3 T: (778) 238-8965

1-2023 Kingsway Avenue Port Coquitlam, BC V3C 1S9 T: (604) 945-4550

AWC Process Solutions Ltd.

City Electric Supply

9087A 198 Street Langley, BC V1M 3B1 T: (604) 936 4217

Unit 102 – 6360 202 Street Langley, BC V2Y 1N2 T: (604) 539-9332

Bartle and Gibson – Saanich

City of Kelowna

4248 Glanford Avenue Saanich, BC V8Z 4B8 T: (604) 941-7318

1495 Hardy Street Kelowna, BC V1Y 7W9 T: (250) 468-8823

BC Hydro

City of New Westminster

333 Dunsmuir Street Vancouver, BC V6B 5R3 T: (604) 623-4576

905 First Street New Westminster, BC V3L 2J1 T: (604) 515-3752 | F: (604) 525-7983

BC Lottery Corporation

Code Electric Products Ltd.

74 West Seymour Street Kamloops, BC V2C 1E2 T: (250) 828-5639 | F: (250) 828-5631

548 Nicola Place Port Coquitlam, BC V3B 0K4 T: (604) 540-0011 | F: (604) 540-0033

BL Innovative Lighting

Commercial Lighting Products

111 – 8838 Heather Street Vancouver, BC V6P 3S8 T: (604) 874-4405 | F: (604) 321-0445

B19-555 Ardersier Road Victoria, BC V8Z 1C8 T: (604) 540-4999 | F: (604) 540-2402

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Drewry Electrical Ltd.

Douglas Lighting Controls 3605 Gilmore Way #280 Burnaby, BC V5G 4X5 T: (604) 873-2797

Eaton Electrical – Delta 1693 Cliveden Avenue Delta, BC V3M 6B5 T: (604) 519-1250 | F: (604) 519-1260

EB Horsman & Son – Calgary Bay 17, 10551 50th Street SE Calgary, AB T2C 3E3 T: (587) 620-0020 | F: (587) 620-0040

EB Horsman & Son – Campbell River 1030 B 9th Avenue Campbell River, BC V9P 2N4 T: (250) 287-9265 | F: (250) 287-3313

EB Horsman & Son – Courtenay 2615 Moray Place Courtenay, BC V9N 8A9 T: (250) 334-0338 | F: (250) 334-9606

EB Horsman & Son – Cranbrook Unit A #800 Industrial Road # 2 Cranbrook, BC V1C 4C9 T: (250) 489-4591 | F: (250)489-3063

EB Horsman & Son – Dawson Creek 1101 – 97th Avenue Dawson Creek, BC V1G 1N5 T: (250) 782-4896 | F: (250) 782-1176

EB Horsman & Son – Terrace

EECOL Electric – Kelowna

5286 Polkey Road Duncan, BC V9L 6W3 T: (250)748-3377 | F: (250) 748-7490

5000 Pohle Avenue Terrace, BC V8G 4S8 T: (250) 635-6379 | F: (250) 635-7514

1-825 McCurdy Place Kelowna, BC V1X 8C8 T: (250) 762-0557 | F: (250) 762-3971

EB Horsman & Son – Edmonton

EB Horsman & Son – Vernon

EECOL Electric – Port Coquitlam

7223 68th Avenue NW Edmonton, AB T6B 3T6 T: (780) 490-7740 | F: (780) 490-7078

5203 24 Street Vernon, BC V1T 8X7 T: (250) 545-2191

101-1647 Broadway Street Port Coquitlam, BC V3C 6P8 T: (604) 942-2625 | F: (604) 942-2653

EB Horsman & Son – Fort Nelson

EB Horsman & Son – Victoria

EECOL Electric – Courtney

PO Box 3266 – 5016 48 Avenue Fort Nelson, BC V1G 1N5 T: (250) 233-8570 | F: (250) 233-8571

816 Cloverdale Avenue Victoria, BC V8X 2S8 T: (250) 475-1999 | F: (250) 475-1966

9-2683 Moray Avenue Courtenay, BC V9N 8M9 T: (250) 338-5100 | F: (250) 338-4701

EB Horsman & Son – Kamloops

EB Horsman & son – Burnaby

EECOL Electric – Prince George

B-983 Camosun Cresent Kamloops, BC V2C 6G1 T: (250) 374-3191 | F: (250) 374-8343

3935 2nd Avenue Burnaby, BC V5C 3W9 T: (604) 292-4800 | F: (604) 298-4548

120-1990 Ogilvie Street Prince George, BC V2N 1X1 T: (250) 562-8888 | F: (250) 562-6969

EB Horsman & Son – Langley

EB Horsman & Son – Williams Lake

EECOL Electric – Kamloops

101 – 20550 Duncan Way Langley, BC V3A 7A3 T: (604) 533-1275 | F: (604) 533-0247

527 S. MacKenzie Avenue Williams Lake, BC V2G 1C8 T: (250) 392-7795 | F: (250) 392-4956

1240 Dalhousie Drive Kamloops, BC V2C 6G3 T: (250) 372-0630 | F: (250) 372-0635

EB Horsman & Son – Parksville

ECS Electrical Cable Supply

EECOL Electric – Smithers

1023 Herring Gull Way Parksville, BC V9P 1R2 T: (250) 954-1797 | F: (250) 954-1732

3135-6900 Graybar Road Richmond, BC V6W 0A5 T: (604) 276-9473 | F: (604) 276-9844

3455 Fulton Avenue PO Box 133 Smithers, BC V0J 2N0 T: (250) 847-8880 | F: (250) 847-8989

EB Horsman & Son – Penticton

ECS Electrical Cable Supply

EECOL Electric – Sechelt

401 Okanagan Avenue E Penticton, BC V2A 3K1 T: (250) 492-4032 | F: (250) 492-7805

404 Garbally Road Victoria, BC V8T 2K1 T: (250) 361-9199 | F: (250) 361-9200

201-1870 Cosyan Plave Sechelt, BC V0N 3A1 T: (604) 740-8855 | F: (604) 740-8850

EB Horsman & Son – Prince George

EECOL Electric – Langley

EECOL Electric – West Shore

2255 S. Quinn Street Prince George, BC V2N 2X4 T: (250) 563-0575 | F: (250) 563-8736

19645 92A Avenue Langley, BC V1M 3B3 T: (604) 455-6060 | F: (604) 881-1084

898 Van Isle Way Victoria, BC V9B 5R8 T: (250) 474-1201 | F: (250) 474-1281

EB Horsman & Son – Richmond

EECOL Electric – Vancouver

EECOL Electric – Surrey

12360 Vickers Way Richmond, BC V6V 1H9 T: (604) 273-1981 | F: (604) 276-9454

3600 East 1st Avenue Vancouver, BC V5M 1C3 T: (604) 294-5141 | F: (604) 294-2574

102-7889 132 Street Surrey, BC V3W 4N2 T: (604) 502-5670 | F: (604) 590-8167

EB Horsman & Son – Saskatoon

EECOL Electric – Chilliwack

EECOL Electric – Kitimat

134-815 66th Street Saskatoon, SK S7P 0E6 T: (306) 224-2200 | F: (306) 224-2286

46090 Airport Road Chilliwack, BC V2P 1A5 T: (604) 792-9244 | F: (604) 792-0719

149 7th Street Kitimat, BC V8C 2C4 T: (250) 632-8490 | F: (250) 632-6823

EB Horsman & Son – Head Office & Distribution Centre

EECOL Electric – North Vancouver

Elec-Tech Sales Ltd.

244 Donaghy Avenue North Vancouver, BC V7P 2L5 T: (604) 984-4194 | F: (604) 984-4630

120 – 11080 Bridgeport Road Richmond, BC V6X 1T2 T: (604) 294-4123 | F: (604) 294-4120

EECOL Electric – Victoria

Electrical Contractors Association of BC

19295 25th Avenue Surrey, BC V3Z 3X1 T: (778) 545-9916 | F: (778) 545-3099

EB Horsman & Son – Surrey 13055 80 Avenue Surrey, BC V3W 3B1 T: (604) 596-7111 | F: (604) 596-3139

500 Kelvin Road Victoria, BC V8Z 1C4 T: (250) 475-7578 | F: (250) 475-7579

201 – 3989 Henning Drive Burnaby, BC V5C 6N5 T: (604) 873-7920 | F: (604) 294-4120 BCEA 2022 15

BCEA MEMBER LISTINGS – BY COMPANY

EB Horsman & Son – Duncan

Electrical Inspectors Association of BC 453 West 12th Avenue Vancouver, BC V5Y 1V4 T: (250) 762-9993 | F: (250) 861-3290

Falcon Engineering Ltd. 210-1715 Dickson Avenue Kelowna, BC V1Y 9G6 T: (250) 762-9993

Fortis BC Measurement 444 Okangan Avenue E Penticton, BC V2A 3K3 T: (250) 809-9327

BCEA MEMBER LISTINGS – BY COMPANY

FortisBC 100 -1975 Springfield Road Kelowna, BC V1Y 7V7 T: (866) 436-7847 | F: (866) 258-9804

GE Current – Burnaby 3960 Sparrow Lane North Vancouver, BC V7G2M8 T: (604) 451-3209 | F: (604) 451-3240

Gescan – Coquitlam 837 McCurdy Place Kelowna, BC V1X 8C8 T: (778) 484-8300 | F: (250) 860-7919

Glen Dimplex North America 1367 Industrial Road Cambridge, ON N1R 7G8 T: (519) 650-3630

Goodwin Industrial Electric 11091 Hammersmith Gate Richmond, BC V7A 5E6 T: (604) 214-3188 | F: (604) 274-4814

Graybar Canada Inc. Unit 115-6741 Cariboo Road Burnaby, BC V3N 4A3 T: (604) 676-4400

Greenlee/Textron 4455 Boeing Drive Rockford, IL 61109 T: (778) 939-6561

Guillevin International – Abbotsford 101 – 2707 Progressive Way Abbotsford, BC V2T 0A7 T: (604) 853-0791 | F: (604) 853-6167

Guillevin International – Burnaby 5344 Lougheed Hwy Burnaby, BC V5B 2Z8 T: (604) 438-8661 | F: (604) 434-6210

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Guillevin International – Campbell River 1690-G Maple Street Campbell River, BC V9W 3G2 T: (250) 286-1055 | F: (250) 286-1047

Guillevin International – Castlegar 609 13th Street Castlegar, BC V1N 2K6 T: (250) 365-7774 | F: (250) 365-7363

Guillevin International – Chilliwack 301- 44500 South Sumas Road Chilliwack, BC V2R 5M3 T: (604) 769-0803 | F: (604) 769-0804

Guillevin International – Kamloops 983 Camosun Crescent Kamloops, BC V2C 6G1 T: (250) 374-2454 | F: (250) 374-8181

Guillevin International – Kelowna 1898 Spall Road Kelowna, BC V1Y4R1 T: (250) 860-2259 | F: (250) 860-9666

Guillevin International – Langley 104 – 20560 Duncan Way Langley, BC V3A 7A3 T: (604) 532-8636 | F: (604) 532-8477

Guillevin International – Nanaimo 1965B Bollinger Road Nanaimo, BC V9S 5W9 T: (250)758-9184 | F: (250)758-9822

Guillevin International – Port Coquitlam 111 – 1585 Broadway Street Port Coquitlam, BC V3C 2M7 T: (604) 464-7024 | F: (604) 942-8736

Guillevin International – Prince George 2233 Quinn Street Prince George, BC V2N 2X4 T: (250) 960-4350 | F: (250) 563-6625

Guillevin International – Surrey 301 – 13060 80th Avenue Surrey, BC V3W 3B2 T: (604) 590-6787 | F: (604) 590-0871

Guillevin International – Terrace 4443 Keith Avenue Terrace, Bc V8G 1J7 T: (833) 948-2093

Guillevin International – Vancouver 630 Raymur Avenue Vancouver, BC V6A 3L2 T: (604) 879-3535 | F: (604) 875-6200

Hallwood Milham Technologies Unit 1115/1215 6900 Graybar Road Richmond, BC V6W 0A5 T: (604) 526-4288 | F: (604) 526-1850

Hammond Manufacturing Co. Ltd. 394 Edinburgh Road North Guelph, ON N1H 1E5 T: (519) 822-2960 | F: (519) 822-0715

Hart’s Electric & Appliances 672 Bradford Road, Box 97 Barriere, BC V0E 1E0 T: (250) 672-5233

Hubbell Canada LP C/0 870 Brock Road South Pickering, ON L1W 1Z8 T: (780) 449-5228

Inter-Lite Sales – Golden 101B-81 Golden Drive Coquitlam, BC V3K 6R2 T: (604) 942-2232

Intermatic Canada – Brampton 1-6045 Netherhard Road Mississauga, ON L5T 1G5 T: (905) 454-6679 | F: (905) 454-9489

IPEX Electrical Inc – Langley 20460 Duncan Way Langley, BC V3A 7A3 T: (604) 534-8631 | F: (604) 534-7616

Jarvis Engineering Consultants Ltd. Suite 500, 32988 South Fraser Way Abbortsford, BC V2S 2A8 T: (604) 850-0449 | F: (604) 850-7580

Ken Watt & Associates 8 – 17675 66th Avenue Surrey, BC V3S 7X1 T: (604) 576-2838

Kimco Controls Ltd. 104 – 171 Commercial Drive Kelowna, BC V1X 7W2 T: (250) 491-2282

KM Roberts & Associates Ltd. 20-18812 96th Avenue Surrey, BC V4N 3R1 T: (604) 882-8488

Nedco – Surrey

Phoenix Contact Ltd.

19322 Davison Road Pitt Meadows, BC V3Y 1A2 T: (604) 837-3679 | F: (866) 908-9332

401-13060 80th Avenue Surrey, BC V3W 3B2 T: (604) 501-2244

8240 Parkhill Drive Milton, ON L9T 5V7 T: (800) 890-2820 | F: (950) 864-7900

Mac’s II Agencies Ltd.

Nedco – Vernon

Pipe-Pal Tools & Accessories Inc.

100 – 1851 Brigantine Drive Coquitlam, BC V3K 7B4 T: (604) 540-6646 | F: (604) 540-6602

5008 24th Street Vernon, BC V1T 8X2 T: (250) 545-5391

45872 Yates Avenue Chilliwack, BC V2P 3H1 T: (604) 703-9589

Make a Future

Nedco – Victoria

Plusrite Lighting Canada

400-1333 West Broadway Vancouver, BC V3H4C1 T: (604) 730-4541

3125 Steele Street Victoria, BC V8Z 3N7 T: (250) 383-1116

5514 275th Street Langley, BC V4W 3X7 T: (604) 857-8818

Milwaukee Electric

Nemetz & Associates Ltd.

Prime Engineering

202-7303 Warden Avenue Markham, BC L3R 5Y6 T: (800) 263-4015

2009 West 4th Avenue Vancouver, BC V6J 1N3 T: (604) 736-6562

717 Alderburry Street Victoria, BC V9A 5T2 T: (250) 590-8912

National Cable Specialist

Nextgen Technologies Ltd. – Burnaby

Prism Engineering Ltd. – Burnaby

70 Glacier Street Coquitlam, BC V3K 5Y9 T: (604) 472-6951 | F: (604) 472-6959

#307-2999 Underhill Avenue Burnaby, BC V5A 3C2 T: (604) 343 5883

320 – 3605 Gilmore Way Burnaby, BC V5G 4X5 T: (604) 298-4858 | F: (604) 298-8143

Nedco – Langley

Nextgen Technologies Ltd. – North Van

Prism Engineering Ltd. – Kootenay

101-20688 Duncan Way Langley, BC V3A 7A3 T: (604) 530-0771

#370 – 233 West 1st Street North Vancouver, BC V7M1B3 T: (604) 343-5883

202A-330 Baker Street Nelson, BC V1L 4H5 T: (250) 687-4406 | F: (604) 298-8143

Nedco – Nanaimo

Northwest Electrical Solutions

Product Care Association

2363 Cienar Drive Nanaimo, BC V9T 3L6 T: (250) 756-1177

496 – 7184 120th Street Surrey, BC V3W 0M6 T: (604) 630-5800

105 W 3rd Avenue Vancouver, BC V5Y 1E6 T: (778) 331-6968 | F: (604) 592-2982

Nedco – North Vancouver

Ouellet Canada

Quantum Lighting Inc.

1448A Crown Street North Vancouver, BC V7J 1G5 T: (604) 985-0466

226-5655 210 Street Langley, BC V3A 2L6 T: (604) 809-4490 | F: (604) 463-6851

77B Clipper Street Coquitlam, BC V3K 6X2 T: (604) 526-7717 | F: (604) 526-7795

Necco – Penticton

Pacific Coast Agency

Rittal Systems Ltd.

260 Industrial Avenue Penticton, BC V2A 3H8 T: (250) 492-8365

Unit #112-11491 Kingston Street Maple Ridge, BC V2X 0Y6 T: (604) 457-1555 | F: (604) 457-1550

Airport Executive Park Richmond, BC V6X 2W8 T: (604) 353-2411

Nedco – Prince George

Pacific Powertech Inc.

Siemens Canada

3596 Massey Drive Prince George, BC V2N 2M4 T: (250) 563-1292

110 – 2071 Kingsway Avenue Port Coquitlam, BC V3C 1T2 T: (604) 944-6697 | F: (604) 944-1271

150 – 4011 Viking Way Richmond, BC V6V 2K9 T: (905) 330-2127

Nedco – Quesnel

Panduit

Signify

1275B Cariboo Hwy 97 North Quesnel, BC V2J 2Y3 T: (250) 992-6008

18900 Panduit Dr. Tinley Park, IL 60487 T: (708) 532-1800 | F: (708) 570-1563

19750 – 92A Avenue Langley, BC V1M 3B2 T: (604) 625-6619 | F: (604) 676-7226

Nedco – Richmond

Patton & Cooke Co.

Skeans Engineering & Machinery Ltd.

4455 No. 6 Road Richmond, BC V6V 1P8 T: (604) 273-2244

100 – 7795 128th Street Surrey, BC V3W 4E6 T: (604) 591-5374 | F: (604) 591-3505

1900 Brigantine Drive Coquitlam, BC V3K 7B5 T: (604) 777-4247 | F: (604) 777-1900

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Leviton Manufacturing

BCEA MEMBER LISTINGS – BY COMPANY

SLS Lighting – Burnaby

Total Power - Maple Ridge

WESCO Distribution – Kamloops

Suite 201, 4599 Tillicum Street Burnaby, BC V5J 3J9 T: (778) 329-9410 | F: (604) 874-4949

17 &19 20172 113B Avenue Maple Ridge, BC V2X 0Y9 T: (250) 718-7155

961A Laval Crescent Kamloops, BC V2C 5P4 T: (250) 374-2112

SLS Lighting – Victoria

Total Power - Campbell River

WESCO Distribution – Kelowna

B-481 Cecelia Road Victoria , BC V8T 4T4 T: (250) 384-7572 | F: (250) 384-4998

1790 Willoiw Street Campbell River, BC V9W 3M7 T: (250) 718-7152

101-2120 Leckie Place Kelowna, BC V1Y 7W7 T: (250) 862-8200

SLS Lighting – Penticton

Total Power - Kamloops

WESCO Distribution – Kitimat

980 Holden Road Penticton, BC V2A 9G4 T: (250) 486-0857 | F: (604) 874-4949

1545 River Street Kamloops, BC V2C 1Z2 T: (250) 718-7153

Spark BC Technical Training

Tribus Services

2469 164 Street Surrey, BC V3Z 3T4 T: (604) 202-7087

10436 173 Street Surrey, BC V4N5H3 T: (778) 886-0365

Specialized Power Solutions

Valid Manufacturing – Salmon Arm

103-1647 Broadway Street Port Coquitlam, BC V3C 6P8 T: (604) 970-6406

5320 48th Avenue SE Salmon Arm, BC V1E 1X2 T: (250) 832-6477 | F: (250) 832-3990

Specialty Bulb Products Inc.

Valmont West Coast Engineering

2-20010 100A Avenue Langley, BC V1M 3G4 T: (604) 513-8500 | F: (604) 513-8200

7984 River Road Delta, BC V4G 1E3 T: (604) 946-1256 | F: (604) 946-1203

Stanpro Lighting

Viscor, A Leviton Company

5905 Chemin Cote de Liesse St. Laurent, QC H4T 1C3 T: (514) 739-9984 | F: (514) 737-9912

306-20701 Langley Bypass Langley, BC V3A 5E8 T: (604) 318-8383

Sunbelt Rentals of Canada Inc.

VSA Enterprises

93 North Bend Street Coquitlam, BC V3K 6N1 T: (604) 297-8001

104-10439 173rd Street Surrey, BC V4N 5H3 T: (604) 534-9752

Surge Pure

Weidmuller Ltd. – Surrey

3932 – 3A Street NE Calgary, AB T2E 6R4 T: (877) 833-5440

16218 Northglen Place Surrey, BC V4N 1T7 T: (604) 454-8885

Techspan Industries Inc.

WESCO Distribution – Abbotsford

8176 Winston Street Burnaby, BC V5A 2H5 T: (604) 420-0425

33973 Gladys Avenue Abbotsford, BC V2S 2E8 T: (604) 859-3111

Texcan-Head Office, Division of Sonepar Canada Inc.

WESCO Distribution – Burnaby

10449 120th Street Surrey, BC V3V4G4 T: (604) 528-3600 | F: (604) 528-3790

Total Power - Kelowna 10-3310 Appaloosa Road Kelowna, BC V1V 2W5 T: (250) 718-7154

18 BCEA 2022

6000 Lougheed Hwy Burnaby, BC V5B 4V6 T: (604) 299-5566

WESCO Distribution – Castlegar 2328 6th Avenue Castlegar, BC V1N 3L1 T: (250) 365-0545

721 Enterprise Avenue Kitimat, BC V8C 2E7 T: (250) 632-6384

WESCO Distribution – Nanaimo 1809 Fremont Road Nanaimo, BC V9S 3H3 T: (250) 758-1777

WESCO Distribution – Prince George 2223 Nicholson Street N Prince George, BC V2N 1V9 T: (250) 562-3306

WESCO Distribution – Richmond 9-3331 Viking Way Richmond, BC V6V 1X7 T: (604) 270-7873

WESCO Distribution – Surrey 201-12844 Anvil Way Surrey, BC V3W 8E7 T: (604) 599-1100

WESCO Distribution – Vancouver 1055 Clark Drive Vancouver, BC V5L 3K1 T: (604) 215-2078

WESCO Distribution – Victoria 481 Cecelia Road Victoria, BC V8T 4T4 T: (250) 382-7265

Westburne Electric Supply – Abbotsford Unit 1 2080 Carpenter Street Abbortsford, BC V2T 6B3 T: (604) 864 9444

Westburne Electric Supply – Burnaby 5700 Kingsland Drive Burnaby, BC V5B 4W6 T: (604) 205-2700 | F: (604) 294-3617

Westburne Electric Supply – Kamloops 980 Camosun Crescent Kamloops, BC V2C 6G2 T: (250) 374-1331

Westburne Electric Supply – Kelowna Unit 102-2270 Hunter Road Kelowna, BC V1X 7J8 T: (250) 860-4988

Westburne Electric Supply – Kitimat 716 Enterprise Avenue Kitimat, BC V8C 2E6 T: (250) 632-2148

Westburne Electric Supply – Nanaimo 1950 Boxwood Road Nanaimo, BC V9S 5Y2 T: (250) 716-1333

Westburne Electric Supply – North Vancouver

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170 Donaghy Avenue North Vancouver, BC V7P 2L5 T: (604) 985-9531

Westburne Electric Supply – Prince George 4130 Versatile Place Prince George, BC V2N 4K9 T: (250) 562-3111

Westburne Electric Supply – Surrey Units 101 & 102 5521 192nd Street Surrey, BC V3S 8E5 T: (604) 574-7882

Westburne Electric Supply – Victoria 322 John Street Victoria, BC V8T 1T3 T: (250) 475-1900

XTRONICS 7753 Hazelmere Street Burnaby, BC V5C2B3 T: (604) 379-5858

Zeemac Vehicle Lease Ltd. 2293 Douglas Road Burnaby, BC V5C 5A9 T: (604) 298-8789

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Sports fields, highway lighting Medium voltage distribution & park power Utility metering & supply Water & wastewater kiosks

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Associates

Consultants

BC Lottery Corporation

Falcon Engineering Ltd.

74 West Seymour Street Kamloops, BC V2C 1E2 T: (250) 828-5639 | F: (250) 828-5631

210-1715 Dickson Avenue Kelowna, BC V1Y 9G6 T: (250) 762-9993

Electrical Contractors Association of BC

Jarvis Engineering Consultants Ltd.

201 - 3989 Henning Drive Burnaby, BC V5C 6N5 T: (604) 873-7920 | F: (604) 294-4120

Make a Future 400-1333 West Broadway Vancouver, BC V3H4C1 T: (604) 730-4541

Product Care Association 105 W 3rd Avenue Vancouver, BC V5Y 1E6 T: (778) 331-6968 | F: (604) 592-2982

Spark BC Technical Training 2469 164 Street Surrey, BC V3Z 3T4 T: (604) 202-7087

Sunbelt Rentals of Canada Inc. 93 North Bend Street Coquitlam, BC V3K 6N1 T: (604) 297-8001

Technical Safety BC - Nanaimo 104-9525 201 Street Langley, BC V1M 4A5 T: (778) 396-2442

Tribus Services 10436 173 Street Surrey, BC V4N5H3 T: (778) 886-0365

Zeemac Vehicle Lease Ltd. 2293 Douglas Road Burnaby, BC V5C 5A9 T: (604) 298-8789

Suite 500, 32988 South Fraser Way Abbortsford, BC V2S 2A8 T: (604) 850-0449 | F: (604) 850-7580

Nemetz & Associates Ltd. 2009 West 4th Avenue Vancouver, BC V6J 1N3 T: (604) 736-6562

Pipe-Pal Tools & Accessories Inc. 45872 Yates Avenue Chilliwack, BC V2P 3H1 T: (604) 703-9589

Prism Engineering Ltd. - Burnaby 320 - 3605 Gilmore Way Burnaby, BC V5G 4X5 T: (604) 298-4858 | F: (604) 298-8143

Prism Engineering Ltd. - Kootenay 202A-330 Baker Street Nelson, BC V1L 4H5 T: (250) 687-4406 | F: (604) 298-8143

Quantum Lighting Inc. 77B Clipper Street Coquitlam, BC V3K 6X2 T: (604) 526-7717 | F: (604) 526-7795

Skeans Engineering & Machinery Ltd. 1900 Brigantine Drive Coquitlam, BC V3K 7B5 T: (604) 777-4247 | F: (604) 777-1900

Contractors Arch-Tech Service 349 W Georgia Street Box 3437 Stn Main Vancouver, BC V6B 3Y3 T: (778) 238-8965

Bridge Electric 11091 Hammersmith Gate Richmond, BC V7A 5E6 T: (604) 273-2744 | F: (604) 273-4814 20 BCEA 2022

Canem Systems Ltd. 100 - 1600 Valmont Way Richmond, BC V6V 1Y4 T: (604) 273-1131

Drewry Electrical Ltd. 5069-B Mitchell Road Courtenay, BC V9J 1S4 T: (250) 338-8689 | F: (250) 338-8447

Goodwin Industrial Electric 11091 Hammersmith Gate Richmond, BC V7A 5E6 T: (604) 214-3188 | F: (604) 274-4814

Hart’s Electric & Appliances 672 Bradford Road, Box 97 Barriere, BC V0E 1E0 T: (250) 672-5233

Kimco Controls Ltd. 104 - 171 Commercial Drive Kelowna, BC V1X 7W2 T: (250) 491-2282

Distributors ASSA Industrial Ltd. 101-8136 130th Street Surrey, BC V3W 8J9 T: (604) 503-2281

AWC Process Solutions Ltd. 9087A 198 Street Langley, BC V1M 3B1 T: (604) 936 4217

Bartle and Gibson - Saanich 4248 Glanford Avenue Saanich, BC V8Z 4B8 T: (604) 941-7318

Boundary Electric (1985) Ltd. PO Box 758 Grand Forks, BC V0H 1H0 T: (800) 663-5598 | F: (250) 442-8322

EB Horsman & Son - Fort Nelson

EB Horsman & Son - Victoria

252-2880 45th Avenue SE Calgary, AB T2B 3M1 T: (403) 250-3790 | F: (403) 291-5397

PO Box 3266 - 5016 48 Avenue Fort Nelson, BC V1G 1N5 T: (250) 233-8570 | F: (250) 233-8571

816 Cloverdale Avenue Victoria, BC V8X 2S8 T: (250) 475-1999 | F: (250) 475-1966

Brite-Lite Lighting Inc. - Delta

EB Horsman & Son - Kamloops

EB Horsman & son - Burnaby

1119 Cliveden Avenue Delta, BC V3M 6G9 T: (604) 525-5549 | F: (604) 525-4496

B-983 Camosun Cresent Kamloops, BC V2C 6G1 T: (250) 374-3191 | F: (250) 374-8343

3935 2nd Avenue Burnaby, BC V5C 3W9 T: (604) 292-4800 | F: (604) 298-4548

City Electric Supply

EB Horsman & Son - Langley

EB Horsman & Son - Williams Lake

Unit 102 - 6360 202 Street Langley, BC V2Y 1N2 T: (604) 539-9332

101 - 20550 Duncan Way Langley, BC V3A 7A3 T: (604) 533-1275 | F: (604) 533-0247

527 S. MacKenzie Avenue Williams Lake, BC V2G 1C8 T: (250) 392-7795 | F: (250) 392-4956

Commercial Lighting Products

EB Horsman & Son - Parksville

ECS Electrical Cable Supply

B19-555 Ardersier Road Victoria, BC V8Z 1C8 T: (604) 540-4999 | F: (604) 540-2402

1023 Herring Gull Way Parksville, BC V9P 1R2 T: (250) 954-1797 | F: (250) 954-1732

3135-6900 Graybar Road Richmond, BC V6W 0A5 T: (604) 276-9473 | F: (604) 276-9844

Commercial Lighting Products

EB Horsman & Son - Penticton

ECS Electrical Cable Supply

1535 Cliveden Avenue Delta, BC V3M 6P7 T: (604) 312-8566

401 Okanagan Avenue E Penticton, BC V2A 3K1 T: (250) 492-4032 | F: (250) 492-7805

404 Garbally Road Victoria, BC V8T 2K1 T: (250) 361-9199 | F: (250) 361-9200

EB Horsman & Son - Calgary

EB Horsman & Son - Prince George

EECOL Electric - Langley

Bay 17, 10551 50th Street SE Calgary, AB T2C 3E3 T: (587) 620-0020 | F: (587) 620-0040

2255 S. Quinn Street Prince George, BC V2N 2X4 T: (250) 563-0575 | F: (250) 563-8736

19645 92A Avenue Langley, BC V1M 3B3 T: (604) 455-6060 | F: (604) 881-1084

EB Horsman & Son - Campbell River

EB Horsman & Son - Richmond

EECOL Electric - Vancouver

1030 B 9th Avenue Campbell River, BC V9P 2N4 T: (250) 287-9265 | F: (250) 287-3313

12360 Vickers Way Richmond, BC V6V 1H9 T: (604) 273-1981 | F: (604) 276-9454

3600 East 1st Avenue Vancouver, BC V5M 1C3 T: (604) 294-5141 | F: (604) 294-2574

EB Horsman & Son - Courtenay

EB Horsman & Son - Saskatoon

EECOL Electric - Chilliwack

2615 Moray Place Courtenay, BC V9N 8A9 T: (250) 334-0338 | F: (250) 334-9606

134-815 66th Street Saskatoon, SK S7P 0E6 T: (306) 224-2200 | F: (306) 224-2286

46090 Airport Road Chilliwack, BC V2P 1A5 T: (604) 792-9244 | F: (604) 792-0719

EB Horsman & Son - Cranbrook

EB Horsman & Son - Head Office & Distribution Centre

EECOL Electric - North Vancouver

Unit A #800 Industrial Road # 2 Cranbrook, BC V1C 4C9 T: (250) 489-4591 | F: (250)489-3063

EB Horsman & Son - Dawson Creek 1101 - 97th Avenue Dawson Creek, BC V1G 1N5 T: (250) 782-4896 | F: (250) 782-1176

EB Horsman & Son - Duncan 5286 Polkey Road Duncan, BC V9L 6W3 T: (250)748-3377 | F: (250) 748-7490

EB Horsman & Son - Edmonton 7223 68th Avenue NW Edmonton, AB T6B 3T6 T: (780) 490-7740 | F: (780) 490-7078

19295 25th Avenue Surrey, BC V3Z 3X1 T: (778) 545-9916 | F: (778) 545-3099

EB Horsman & Son - Surrey 13055 80 Avenue Surrey, BC V3W 3B1 T: (604) 596-7111 | F: (604) 596-3139

EB Horsman & Son - Terrace 5000 Pohle Avenue Terrace, BC V8G 4S8 T: (250) 635-6379 | F: (250) 635-7514

EB Horsman & Son - Vernon 5203 24 Street Vernon, BC V1T 8X7 T: (250) 545-2191

244 Donaghy Avenue North Vancouver, BC V7P 2L5 T: (604) 984-4194 | F: (604) 984-4630

EECOL Electric - Victoria 500 Kelvin Road Victoria, BC V8Z 1C4 T: (250) 475-7578 | F: (250) 475-7579

EECOL Electric - Kelowna 1-825 McCurdy Place Kelowna, BC V1X 8C8 T: (250) 762-0557 | F: (250) 762-3971

EECOL Electric - Port Coquitlam 101-1647 Broadway Street Port Coquitlam, BC V3C 6P8 T: (604) 942-2625 | F: (604) 942-2653

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Brite-Lite Lighting Inc. – Calgary

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EECOL Electric - Courtney

EECOL Electric - Kitimat

Guillevin International - Chilliwack

9-2683 Moray Avenue Courtenay, BC V9N 8M9 T: (250) 338-5100 | F: (250) 338-4701

149 7th Street Kitimat, BC V8C 2C4 T: (250) 632-8490 | F: (250) 632-6823

301- 44500 South Sumas Road Chilliwack, BC V2R 5M3 T: (604) 769-0803 | F: (604) 769-0804

EECOL Electric - Prince George

Gescan - Coquitlam

Guillevin International - Kamloops

120-1990 Ogilvie Street Prince George, BC V2N 1X1 T: (250) 562-8888 | F: (250) 562-6969

837 McCurdy Place Kelowna, BC V1X 8C8 T: (778) 484-8300 | F: (250) 860-7919

983 Camosun Crescent Kamloops, BC V2C 6G1 T: (250) 374-2454 | F: (250) 374-8181

EECOL Electric - Kamloops

Graybar Canada Inc.

Guillevin International - Kelowna

1240 Dalhousie Drive Kamloops, BC V2C 6G3 T: (250) 372-0630 | F: (250) 372-0635

Unit 115-6741 Cariboo Road Burnaby, BC V3N 4A3 T: (604) 676-4400

1898 Spall Road Kelowna, BC V1Y4R1 T: (250) 860-2259 | F: (250) 860-9666

EECOL Electric - Smithers

Guillevin International - Abbotsford

Guillevin International - Langley

3455 Fulton Avenue PO Box 133 Smithers, BC V0J 2N0 T: (250) 847-8880 | F: (250) 847-8989

101 - 2707 Progressive Way Abbotsford, BC V2T 0A7 T: (604) 853-0791 | F: (604) 853-6167

104 - 20560 Duncan Way Langley, BC V3A 7A3 T: (604) 532-8636 | F: (604) 532-8477

EECOL Electric - Sechelt

Guillevin International - Burnaby

Guillevin International - Nanaimo

201-1870 Cosyan Plave Sechelt, BC V0N 3A1 T: (604) 740-8855 | F: (604) 740-8850

5344 Lougheed Hwy Burnaby, BC V5B 2Z8 T: (604) 438-8661 | F: (604) 434-6210

1965B Bollinger Road Nanaimo, BC V9S 5W9 T: (250)758-9184 | F: (250)758-9822

EECOL Electric - West Shore

Guillevin International – Campbell River

Guillevin International - Port Coquitlam

1690-G Maple Street Campbell River, BC V9W 3G2 T: (250) 286-1055 | F: (250) 286-1047

111 - 1585 Broadway Street Port Coquitlam, BC V3C 2M7 T: (604) 464-7024 | F: (604) 942-8736

Guillevin International - Castlegar

Guillevin International - Prince George

609 13th Street Castlegar, BC V1N 2K6 T: (250) 365-7774 | F: (250) 365-7363

2233 Quinn Street Prince George, BC V2N 2X4 T: (250) 960-4350 | F: (250) 563-6625

898 Van Isle Way Victoria, BC V9B 5R8 T: (250) 474-1201 | F: (250) 474-1281

EECOL Electric - Surrey 102-7889 132 Street Surrey, BC V3W 4N2 T: (604) 502-5670 | F: (604) 590-8167

Guillevin International - Surrey 301 - 13060 80th Avenue Surrey, BC V3W 3B2 T: (604) 590-6787 | F: (604) 590-0871

Guillevin International - Terrace 4443 Keith Avenue Terrace, Bc V8G 1J7 T: (833) 948-2093

Guillevin International - Vancouver 630 Raymur Avenue Vancouver, BC V6A 3L2 T: (604) 879-3535 | F: (604) 875-6200

National Cable Specialist 70 Glacier Street Coquitlam, BC V3K 5Y9 T: (604) 472-6951 | F: (604) 472-6959

Nedco - Langley 101-20688 Duncan Way Langley, BC V3A 7A3 T: (604) 530-0771

22 BCEA 2022

WESCO Distribution - Burnaby

Westburne Electric Supply - Burnaby

2363 Cienar Drive Nanaimo, BC V9T 3L6 T: (250) 756-1177

6000 Lougheed Hwy Burnaby, BC V5B 4V6 T: (604) 299-5566

5700 Kingsland Drive Burnaby, BC V5B 4W6 T: (604) 205-2700 | F: (604) 294-3617

Nedco - North Vancouver

WESCO Distribution - Castlegar

Westburne Electric Supply - Kamloops

1448A Crown Street North Vancouver, BC V7J 1G5 T: (604) 985-0466

2328 6th Avenue Castlegar, BC V1N 3L1 T: (250) 365-0545

980 Camosun Crescent Kamloops, BC V2C 6G2 T: (250) 374-1331

Necco - Penticton

WESCO Distribution - Kamloops

Westburne Electric Supply - Kelowna

260 Industrial Avenue Penticton, BC V2A 3H8 T: (250) 492-8365

961A Laval Crescent Kamloops, BC V2C 5P4 T: (250) 374-2112

Unit 102-2270 Hunter Road Kelowna, BC V1X 7J8 T: (250) 860-4988

Nedco - Prince George

WESCO Distribution - Kelowna

Westburne Electric Supply - Kitimat

3596 Massey Drive Prince George, BC V2N 2M4 T: (250) 563-1292

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IS IT TIME FOR PRIME

IN THE ELECTRICAL INDUSTRY? As the world emerges from the COVID-19 pandemic,

Amazon began as an online bookstore, but has

digital transitions from in-person to virtual work

become the de facto source for consumer products.

and online v. in-person shopping will stay rather

This push into new markets puts the electrical

than return to the way things were done before. The

wholesale channel at risk. What began as Amazon

wholesaling model emerged in the early 20th century

Supply targeting the B2B market, entered Canada

before widespread telephone use, before credit cards,

in 2019 as Amazon Business as well as Business

and before couriers such as FedEx could deliver products quickly from across the continent. The value that the wholesaler provided was a local source for product, credit, and information on products. With product information widely available on websites that can deliver quickly, the value that traditional wholesalers offered is eroding.

The electronics distribution market has been dominated by online national distributors because

Prime. Setting up an account is designed to be easy and takes less than five minutes. According to Lisa Citton-Battel, Director, Consumer Business Group at 3M Canada, “Amazon Business presents an exciting opportunity for 3M Canada as both a seller and a buyer.”

The reliance on Amazon and other online ordering through the pandemic has made online ordering comfortable for those that preferred shopping in store. While these orders may have been for consumer

components are commodities and the value that a

goods, the habits and expectations formed will spill

brick-and-mortar distributor can provide is limited.

over into a consumerization of the ordering process

The electrical wholesale channel has been insulated

for B2B purchases as well. The Amazon Effect, if you

from disruption to date because of the complexity and

will, includes expectations of readily available product,

broad range of products, along with the need for local

purchases completed with one-click-buy convenience,

inventories especially in western Canada.

information on delivery time and cost at the time of BCEA 2022 27

The post-pandemic world appears to be digital, but all is not as it seems. Two out of three buyers want to work with people in addition to digital resources. The inside and outside sales representatives represent the company to their customers. The relationships they have are in part because buyers like interacting with them.

order, and greater price sensitivity by easily comparing

five per cent with a 10 per cent increase in employee

prices from various sellers.

engagement. Workers in the electrical channel don’t

The shift to digital for sales and purchasing began in the late 1990s, but the result of the pandemic has been

only sell pipe and wire; they keep hospital equipment running and schools lit.

an acceleration of this transition. Sales have evolved

The advantage Amazon holds is technical from

from transactional order writing to a consultative

investments in physical and digital infrastructure, as

process. Information and product specifications

well as in their proprietary algorithms. While these

are available online, and ordering can be done

factors provide a leading e-commerce platform,

electronically. The era of the salesperson doing the

there are benefits that electrical wholesalers have in

milk run and handing out doughnuts is over. By a ratio

competing with Amazon. The algorithm that Amazon

of three to one, B2B buyers prefer to self-educate,

uses can learn through customer types and specific

which according to consulting firm Deloitte, the digital

SKUs purchased, but does not have local customer

transition is causing a “transformational shift in value

knowledge that sales reps have through their hard-

creation.” In a digital world, functions that previously

earned relationships. For vendors, the advantage in

provided value to customers no longer do so. A

selling through the wholesale channel is that greater

paradigm shift is required for the electrical channel to

data is available on customers and markets than would

continue to provide value to customers.

be through the Amazon platform. Sharing of this

While the threat to the electrical channel from Amazon is real, it provides an opportunity for firms that are willing to adapt and change to reflect the

data increases value that the wholesaler provides to the manufacturer, which further strengthens channel partnerships.

needs of customers in the digital era. Of customers

Competing with Amazon and others in the digital

that buy online, 23 per cent have higher buyer’s

channel on price is not a feasible strategy due to

remorse than those that used a sales rep. Inside and

their lower operating costs. Price is only one of the

outside sales representatives in the digital era require

criteria for a buying decision, and the price v. quality

a higher level of knowledge of other industries and

comparison is not a new one. According to Benjamin

of their customers in addition to product knowledge.

Franklin, “the bitterness of poor quality remains long

Maximum value can be added by sales by synthesizing

after the sweetness of low price is forgotten.” For the

this knowledge with knowledge of products in a

Millennial and Generation Z demographics, they may

consultative rather than transactional selling process.

need to taste the bitterness a few times until they

The post-pandemic world appears to be digital, but

learn to value other buying criteria.

all is not as it seems. Two out of three buyers want

In order to add value in the digital era, a hybrid model

to work with people in addition to digital resources.

that leverages modern ERP software with human

The inside and outside sales representatives represent

capital is necessary. ERP software provides the data to

the company to their customers. The relationships

combine with knowledge from the sales force. In older

they have are in part because buyers like interacting

systems the data is captured, but the reports and

with them. Companies with a strong culture and

utilities to mine that data are lacking. Leading edge

engaged employees can see service levels increase by

software while being a significant capital expenditure

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is a requirement for business survival. In the digital era,

creative solutions such as consigning stock locally can

e-commerce, outside sales, and inside sales form a

ensure service levels for customers while maintaining

three-pronged approach to deliver value to customers.

inventory at a level that satisfies shareholders. For

Flexibility and speed are requirements in the digital

some customers, jobsite delivery, custom labelling,

era, as customers will no longer tolerate delays in

staging of products, or other value-adds will drive their

receiving quotes, and the software needs to be able to

purchase decisions. According to Deloitte, wholesalers

adapt to changing requirements.

of the future will anticipate the needs of customers

As a channel comprising manufacturers, agents, and wholesalers, greater partnership is required.

and deliver the solutions to meet these needs and add value.

This partnership requires the combined knowledge

There is a silver lining to the entrance of Amazon

of all parties on the customers, industries, and

and new e-commerce competitors into the electrical

the products that meet their needs. Vendors and

channel, in that it has had incremental change but

wholesalers that sell online should be required to have

relatively little disruption as compared with the effects

minimum advertised pricing to resist commodification

Uber and Airbnb have had on the transportation

that results from price comparisons. Creativity

and lodging industries. Amazon itself, while being an

and communication with customers is required

advanced competitor, is still at its core a wholesaler.

to determine what functions are valued. Process

While the need to adapt is stronger than ever, there

flexibility is necessary to eliminate the tasks that do

is an opportunity for creative approaches from the

not offer value so that the capacity is there for tasks

electrical channel to add greater value than the

that do. Inventory management software can ensure

traditional way. For those that embrace change and

a return on capital, but partnerships with vendors on

are willing to adapt, the future is looking electric. n

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