Rittal Canada Welcomes Franklin Empire and Eddy Group as New Distributors

Rittal

December 1, 2017

With a rich family history dating back to the 1940’s and an extensive distribution network in Ontario and Quebec, Franklin Empire Inc. is proud to be the largest independently owned electrical distributor in Canada, also renowned for its manufacturing automation systems.

Tim Rourke, President, Rittal Systems Ltd., said, “Franklin Empire is known for their expertise in the electrical distribution industry, as well as in manufacturing and processing automation. Rittal Systems is confident that partnering with Franklin will expand our reach to new areas and industries, and will be a win-win for our customers.”

Added Michael Almeida, General Manager, Franklin Empire, “Rittal’s many years of experience both globally and locally, as well as their level of quality and innovation, will enable us to offer high value solutions to our customers. We are confident that Rittal’s extensive product line will complement offerings for our key suppliers, and offer a more holistic solution to the end customer!”

Eddy Group Limited, a Maritime-based wholesale distribution business, has been a construction industry distributor for over 100 years. The fourth generation family business with nine locations throughout New Brunswick and Nova Scotia, takes pride in providing quality products, customized solutions and service to their wide industrial, commercial and residential customer base.

 ”The Eddy Group has been a pillar of strength in the Maritimes, and we are proud to partner with them, to offer our extensive range of innovative, high quality and reliable products and solutions to their customers in the Atlantic provinces,” said Tim Rourke, President, Rittal Systems Ltd.

Robyn Eddy, President of Eddy Group, said, “We are really pleased to partner with Rittal Systems, with their global expertise, product excellence and amazing track record in Canada. Our business philosophy has always been “building on service”, and I think that partnering with Rittal will enable us to strengthen our position as a pillar of the construction business in the Atlantic provinces, by offering the best of products to our clientele.”

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