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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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Justeen Igonia-Chaube Administrative Assistant justeen@bcea.bc.ca
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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
This year does promise to be a busy year. In 2021, building permits issued in B.C. increased by over
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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.
Company, Inc.
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
BCEA MEMBER LISTINGS – BY COMPANY
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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S ta n da r d & c u st om e l e c t r ic a l c o n t r o l e n c lo s ur es Temporary power Type 3R Kiosks & Enclosures P o we r g e n e r at io n & d is tr i bu t i o n s o lu t i o ns Medium voltage distribution Type 4/4x enclosures Illuminated pedestrian signs Unit Type 3R Kiosks &subs Enclosures
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Utility metering & supply Water &power wastewater kiosks Temporary
Sports fields, highway lighting Medium voltage distribution & park power Utility metering & supply Water & wastewater kiosks
Sports fields, highway lighting BCEA 2022 & park power
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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
BCEA MEMBER LISTINGS – BY CATEGORY
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
101-2120 Leckie Place Kelowna, BC V1Y 7W7 T: (250) 862-8200
716 Enterprise Avenue Kitimat, BC V8C 2E6 T: (250) 632-2148
Nedco - Quesnel
WESCO Distribution - Kitimat
Westburne Electric Supply - Nanaimo
1275B Cariboo Hwy 97 North Quesnel, BC V2J 2Y3 T: (250) 992-6008
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Specialty Bulb Products Inc.
WESCO Distribution - Vancouver
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Westburne Electric Supply Abbotsford
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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
Electrical Service and Testing CSA Group 178 Rexdale Boulevard Etobicoke, ON M9W 1R3 T: (416) 747-4263
Nextgen Technologies Ltd. - Burnaby #307-2999 Underhill Avenue Burnaby, BC V5A 3C2 T: (604) 343 5883
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Pacific Powertech Inc.
Milwaukee Electric
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Cascadia Sales Inc. 1-2023 Kingsway Avenue Port Coquitlam, BC V3C 1S9 T: (604) 945-4550
Cullen Diesel Power Ltd. 9300-192nd Street Surrey, BC V4N 3R8
Elec-Tech Sales Ltd. 120 - 11080 Bridgeport Road Richmond, BC V6X 1T2 T: (604) 294-4123 | F: (604) 294-4120
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Inter-Lite Sales - Golden 101B-81 Golden Drive Coquitlam, BC V3K 6R2 T: (604) 942-2232
Ken Watt & Associates 8 - 17675 66th Avenue Surrey, BC V3S 7X1 T: (604) 576-2838
KM Roberts & Associates Ltd. 20-18812 96th Avenue Surrey, BC V4N 3R1 T: (604) 882-8488
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Rittal Systems Ltd, Airport Executive Park Richmond, BC V6X 2W8 T: (604) 353-2411
SLS Lighting - Burnaby Suite 201, 4599 Tillicum Street Burnaby, BC V5J 3J9 T: (778) 329-9410 | F: (604) 874-4949
SLS Lighting - Victoria B-481 Cecelia Road Victoria , BC V8T 4T4 T: (250) 384-7572 | F: (250) 384-4998
SLS Lighting - Penticton 980 Holden Road Penticton, BC V2A 9G4 T: (250) 486-0857 | F: (604) 874-4949
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Manufacturers Ace Manufacturing Metals Ltd. PO Box 500 Bittern Lake, AB T0C 0L0 T: (866)352-7145 | F: (780)352-7147
Anixter Canada Inc. 18371 Blundell Road Richmond, BC V6W 1L8 T: (604) 247-4062
BL Innovative Lighting 111 - 8838 Heather Street Vancouver, BC V6P 3S8 T: (604) 874-4405 | F: (604) 321-0445
Brady Canada 710 Cochrane Drive Markham, ON L3R5N7 T: (800) 263-6179 | F: (800) 387-4935
Code Electric Products Ltd. 548 Nicola Place Port Coquitlam, BC V3B 0K4 T: (604) 540-0011 | F: (604) 540-0033
CSC LED Corp 121- 1647 Broadway Street Port Coquitlam, BC V3C 6P8 T: (604) 256-6741
103-1647 Broadway Street Port Coquitlam, BC V3C 6P8 T: (604) 970-6406
Cummins Western Canada
Total Power – Campbell River
Douglas Lighting Controlsa
1790 Willoiw Street Campbell River, BC V9W 3M7 T: (250) 718-7152
Total Power – Kamloops 1545 River Street Kamloops, BC V2C 1Z2 T: (250) 718-7153
Total Power – Kelowna 10-3310 Appaloosa Road Kelowna, BC V1V 2W5 T: (250) 718-7154
Total Power – Maple Ridge 17 &19 20172 113B Avenue Maple Ridge, BC V2X 0Y9 T: (250) 718-7155
19555 96th Avenue Surrey, BC V4N 4C5 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
GE Current - Burnaby 3960 Sparrow Lane North Vancouver, BC V7G2M8 T: (604) 451-3209 | F: (604) 451-3240
Glen Dimplex North America 1367 Industrial Road Cambridge, ON N1R 7G8 T: (519) 650-3630
Greenlee/Textron 4455 Boeing Drive Rockford, IL 61109 T: (778) 939-6561
Hammond Manufacturing Co Ltd.
Siemens Canada
XTRONICS
394 Edinburgh Road North Guelph, ON N1H 1E5 T: (519) 822-2960 | F: (519) 822-0715
150 - 4011 Viking Way Richmond, BC V6V 2K9 T: (905) 330-2127
7753 Hazelmere Street Burnaby, BC V5C2B3 T: (604) 379-5858
Hubbell Canada LP
Signify
C/O 870 Brock Road South Pickering, ON L1W 1Z8 T: (780) 449-5228
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Intermatic Canada - Brampton
Stanpro Lighting
1-6045 Netherhard Road Mississauga, ON L5T 1G5 T: (905) 454-6679 | F: (905) 454-9489
5905 Chemin Cote de Liesse St. Laurent, QC H4T 1C3 T: (514) 739-9984 | F: (514) 737-9912
IPEX Electrical Inc - Langley
Techspan Industries Inc.
20460 Duncan Way Langley, BC V3A 7A3 T: (604) 534-8631 | F: (604) 534-7616
8176 Winston Street Burnaby, BC V5A 2H5 T: (604) 420-0425
Leviton Manufacturing
Valid Manufacturing - Salmon Arm
19322 Davison Road Pitt Meadows, BC V3Y 1A2 T: (604) 837-3679 | F: (866) 908-9332
5320 48th Avenue SE Salmon Arm, BC V1E 1X2 T: (250) 832-6477 | F: (250) 832-3990
Ouellet Canada
Valmont West Coast Engineering
226-5655 210 Street Langley, BC V3A 2L6 T: (604) 809-4490 | F: (604) 463-6851
7984 River Road Delta, BC V4G 1E3 T: (604) 946-1256 | F: (604) 946-1203
Pacific Coast Agency
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Unit #112-11491 Kingston Street Maple Ridge, BC V2X 0Y6 T: (604) 457-1555 | F: (604) 457-1550
306-20701 Langley Bypass Langley, BC V3A 5E8 T: (604) 318-8383
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18900 Panduit Dr. Tinley Park, IL 60487 T: (708) 532-1800 | F: (708) 570-1563
104-10439 173rd Street Surrey, BC V4N 5H3 T: (604) 534-9752
Patton & Cooke Co.
Weidmuller Ltd. - Surrey
100 - 7795 128th Street Surrey, BC V3W 4E6 T: (604) 591-5374 | F: (604) 591-3505
16218 Northglen Place Surrey, BC V4N 1T7 T: (604) 454-8885
Utility BC Hydro 333 Dunsmuir Street Vancouver, BC V6B 5R3 T: (604) 623-4576
BCIT Electrical Department Willingdon 3700 Willingdon Avenue Burnaby, BC V5G 3H2 T: (604) 451-6944
City of Kelowna
City of New Westminster 905 First Street New Westminster, BC V3L 2J1 T: (604) 515-3752 | F: (604) 525-7983
Fortis BC Measurement 444 Okangan Avenue E Penticton, BC V2A 3K3 T: (250) 809-9327
FortisBC 100 -1975 Springfield Road Kelowna, BC V1Y 7V7 T: (866) 436-7847 | F: (866) 258-9804
Surge Pure 3932 - 3A Street NE Calgary, AB T2E 6R4 T: (877) 833-5440
Phoenix Contact Ltd. 8240 Parkhill Drive Milton, ON L9T 5V7 T: (800) 890-2820 | F: (950) 864-7900
Plusrite Lighting Canada 5514 275th Street Langley, BC V4W 3X7 T: (604) 857-8818
Prime Engineering 717 Alderburry Street Victoria, BC V9A 5T2 T: (250) 590-8912
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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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Ace Manufacturing Metals Ltd............................................... 26
Legrand..................................................................................................12
Boundary Electric.......................................................................... 26
NCS International.............................................................................. 9
Commercial Lighting......................................................................13
Nemetz (S/A) & Associates Ltd............................................ 29
E.B. Horsman & Son......................................................................... 7
Shermco / Formally Nextgen Technologies.....................11
EECOL Electric.................................................................................... 3
Techspan Industries......................................................................... 7
Guillevin.................................................................................................22
Texcan.............................................................................................. OBC
Hammond Manufacturing............................................................ 9
Valid Manufacturing Ltd...............................................................19
Intertek..................................................................................................30
Wesco Distribution......................................................................IBC
IPEX Electrical................................................................................ IFC
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