Westburne – Canada’s Leading Electrical Solutions Distributor
Westburne, Canada’s largest electrical solutions, and supplies distributor, plays a major role in the world of energy. We work with leading product manufacturers to provide you with the energy solutions for industrial and commercial markets.
We provide solutions in the areas of:
Power distribution.
Wiring devices and systems.
Lighting and controls.
Wire and cable.
Industrial automation.
Connected network solutions.
With Westburne, you will get:
A great team of certified experts: We leverage our expertise from specialists, training, and certifications to ensure you are getting the best energy solutions and services for your business.
Accessibility: Over 100 store locations across the country means that you will never be far from the convenience of Westburne.
Award-winning e-commerce site: Our responsive and user-friendly website provides a seamless experience whether you are looking to make a purchase or just browse our product catalog.
If you are looking for an electrical distributor, look no further than the #1 electrical supplier in Canada. Westburne helps power Canada through our 102 branches throughout Canada. With immediate convenience services such as 24/7 web access, local market delivery, and easy pick-up.
You can trust Westburne to help you get the job done right.
Westburne works hard to be the distributor of choice across Canada. We are constantly evolving to meet the needs of all our customers, from end users and small contractors to multinational oil and gas producers.
Oil & Gas
Manufacturing
Food & Farm Production
Pulp & Saw Mills
Panel Builders
Mining
Commercial & Institutional Facilities
Residential Development
Our History
1926
Westburne has a rich history in electrical solutions and products, but it did not just begin its story there. Founded in 1926 in Turner Valley, Alberta while the oil and gas boom was only just beginning. Westburne’s root history began when a group of business professionals formed a small exploration company.
1950-1963
This company, Ainsworth Oils Limited, later became the Commonwealth Petroleum LTD., which John Scrymgeour and his partner Bill Atkinson acquired in 1959. Scrymgeour was the Chairman of the Board of Westburne International Industries Ltd., and he later combined Commonwealth and General Petroleums of Canada, two of the oldest contract drilling firms in Canada. This merger created Westburne Oil Company Limited, a group of drilling companies that later allowed the company to make its first venture into the Canadian wholesale distribution sector in 1963.
1964-1970
Through out the mid to late 1960’s Westburne made several acquisitions of several companies, including a major plumbing and heating wholesaler in the Quebec City area. It was not until later in 1970 that the Westburne Oil Company Limited changed its name to United Westburne Industries Limited. Additional acquisitions developed United Westburne into one of the major companies of its kind in the world.
1971-1985
In 1971, United Westburne entered the Canadian electrical supply industry, and continued to expand through various acquisitions over the years. In 1979 United Westburne acquired Nedco and Zentronics from Northern Telecom, making its first major business acquisition into the electrical supply industry. These acquisitions allowed Westburne to dominate as a major nationwide distributor of electrical, electronics and telecommunication products to the commercial and industrial market.
1986
In 1986 United Westburne added refrigeration, air conditioning and ventilation supplies to its product line through a series of acquisitions of Canadian companies involved in North American markets.
1995
In 1995 United Westburne officially changed its name to Westburne Inc. and continued to expand in Canada and the United States by completing various acquisitions that added an additional 81 branches to an already existing network.
2000
Rexel SA, a world leader in the distribution of electrical supplies with a presence on 4 continents and in more than 30 countries entered the Canadian market by completing the acquisition of all the share of Westburne Inc.
2001
By July 2001 the non-electrical products business of Westburne Inc. were sold to Wolseley Investments, Inc. permitting continued focused on the development of the core business of distribution of electrical products in Canada.
Today
Westburne group is part of the larger Rexel group, and is located nationally throughout Canada with a total of 105 branch locations. Westburne focuses on its relationship with supplier partners, and has customers across contracting, industrial, small and medium sized business. Our thought and focus is on providing electrical solutions for professionals. Our solutions and products are constantly being enhanced to include new brands, and turnkey technical solutions.