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Catalyst Sales and Marketing Announces New Partnership with MGM Transformers

May 19, 2025

Catalyst Sales and Marketing is proud to announce a new line partnership with MGM Transformer Company, a recognized provider of dry-type and liquid-filled transformers for commercial, industrial, and infrastructure applications.

With over 50 years of expertise, MGM delivers custom-engineered, reliable, and energy-efficient solutions designed to meet the demands of data centers, renewable energy systems, commercial facilities, industrial operations, and utility networks.

This partnership expands Catalyst’s ability to offer high-performance transformer solutions to customers throughout Atlantic Canada.

For more information, visit the Catalyst Sales website HERE

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