BRAMPTON, ON April 7, 2025 - Sonepar proudly marked the first anniversary of its acquisition of Electrozad, April 1, 2024. Headquartered in Windsor Ontario, with additional branches in London, Sarnia, and Chatham, Electrozad has earned a substantial reputation for delivering exceptional customer service and fostering strong relationships. This well-established legacy of excellence perfectly aligns with Sonepar's strategy, values and vision.
Electrozad was one of 17 acquisitions completed by Sonepar globally in 2024, representing a key milestone in Sonepar's strategic growth. This partnership brings new opportunities to deliver even greater value to customers—both current and future. Continued investments in distribution centers and advanced digital tools will further support Electrozad’s ongoing success and innovation.
Moreover, Electrozad strengthens Sonepar's partnerships with industry leaders Siemens and Rockwell Automation. The acquisition also represents a significant step toward expanding Sonepar's presence in Southwestern Ontario and enhancing its presence along the vital Quebec City–Windsor Corridor.
Electrozad Vice President of Sales & Operations, James Taylor states, “In our first year with Sonepar, we have made good progress with improving our customer experience even further. We have made initial investments to optimize warehousing and logistics. Greater access to inventory has enabled us to meet the evolving needs of the market. Our associates have benefited from enhanced health and safety programs, and we’ve recently introduced new tools for career development.”
This sentiment is echoed by Sonepar Ontario regional president, Todd Walford who shares, “Having admired the Electrozad business for many years, the past twelve months have been a fantastic experience. We value the partnership of the Electrozad team, leadership, customers and vendors. Together we are in sync and on the right track to grow and take share in Electrozad’s various markets.”
Sonepar and Electrozad remain committed to driving excellence, innovation, and value for their customers. Together, they look forward to a bright future of growth and success, underpinned by an unwavering focus on meeting the evolving needs of the industries and communities they serve.
About Sonepar
Sonepar is an independent family-owned company standing as the world leader in B-to-B distribution of electrical equipment, solutions, and services. In 2023, Sonepar achieved sales of $36 billion.* Present in 40 countries with a dense network of brands, the Group is leading an ambitious transformation to make its customers’ lives easier providing them an omnichannel experience and sustainable solutions in the building, industry, and energy markets. Sonepar’s 45,000 associates are committed to accelerating the world’s electrification and driven by a shared Purpose: “Powering Progress for Future Generations”. www.sonepar.com
Sonepar entered Canada in 1984 and has continued to grow through strategic acquisitions and organic growth. Today, Sonepar serves the Canadian market through a network of companies with over 100 locations and 2,500 associates nationwide. For more information, visit www.soneparcanada.com
About Electrozad
Electrozad is the leading electrical distributor in Southwestern Ontario. Founded in 1955 in the City of Windsor, we offer a full range of electrical products, services, and solutions from world-class suppliers. As your trusted electrical and automation solutions partner, we offer extensive experience and technical expertise while providing the highest standard of quality products, service, and support. Our full line stocking facilities are in Chatham, Sarnia, Windsor and London, Ontario. We cater to the Automotive, Construction, Food & Beverage, Machine Tool, OEM markets, Petrochemical, as well as many other industries.
Press Contact: Katherine Fuller, Sonepar Canada Communications Manager katherine.fuller@sonepar.ca