Wallwin Electric Services

What Wallwin Electric Services does

Wallwin Electric Services Ltd. is a family-owned, full-service electrical contractor founded in 1951 in Barrie, Ontario, operating from a 16,500 sq. ft. headquarters facility with a 51–100 employee headcount and described by clients and competitors as one of the largest electrical contractors of its kind in Canada. The company serves four horizontal customer segments — residential, commercial, industrial (primary), and institutional/government — across Central Ontario and, increasingly, broader Canada, the US, and international markets. Its service mix spans electrical contracting, Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) for large multi-stakeholder builds (e.g., the 190,000 sq. ft. Barrie-Simcoe Emergency Services Campus), design-build, 24/7 emergency service, PLC/HMI/SCADA automation and controls, solar/alternative energy installations, structured cabling, and an on-site motor and pump repair shop capable of rewinding motors up to 500 HP. Wallwin holds ECRA/ESA licence 7001711, is an EASA member, is a certified Qmerit partner for home electrification, and partners with Schneider Electric (PowerLogic) for power-quality testing.

Name

Wallwin Electric Services

Legal name

Wallwin Electric Services Ltd.

Website

https://electricalcontractorbarrie.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

1951

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Wallwin Electric Services Ltd. is a Barrie, Ontario-based electrical contractor (founded 1951) providing residential, commercial, industrial, and institutional electrical contracting, IPD project delivery, motor and pump repair, and solar/automation services across Central Ontario and beyond.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Electrical Contracting Services

NAICS

Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors (23821)

SIC

Electrical Work (1731)

akta.pro primary industry

Electrical Contracting & Wiring (IMAFALAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Electrical Contracting (Commercial/Industrial) (IMAIABAC), Low-Voltage Wiring (Data/CAT6, Coax, Phone) (HSAOADAI), Circuit Additions & Dedicated Lines (Appliance/EV/Hot Tub) (HSAOADAD), Substations, Transformers & Grid Step-Up Facilities (EHV Substations, GSU Transformers) (EUAMAFAE)

Keywords

• Electrical contracting services
• Industrial motor repair
• Building automation systems
• Solar energy installation
• Integrated project delivery

Headquarters

HQ city

Barrie

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Electrical Contracting Services: Full-service electrical contracting for residential, commercial, and industrial sectors, including design-build projects, custom wiring, lighting installations, and power distribution. Revenue is generated through project-based contracts and hourly service billing.
2. Motor and Pump Repair Services: Electric motor rewinding, repair, overhaul, and pump repair services. Includes AC/DC motor repair, generator and transformer repair, on-site vibration analysis, and carbon brush sales. Revenue is service-based per repair job.
3. Motor and Pump Product Sales: Sale of electric motors (single phase, three phase, AC/DC), pumps, back-up generators, electrical wire, switches, control boxes, service panels, and lighting products. Revenue from direct product sales at the sales counter.
4. Solar Energy Systems Installation: Solar panel installation and solar electric system installation for residential and commercial properties, including grid-tie and off-grid systems.
5. Automation and Control Systems: PLC programming, HMI/SCADA systems, building automation upgrades, VFD panel installations, custom control cabinet design and installation. Provided as part of design-build and turnkey automation packages.
6. 24-Hour Emergency Electrical Service: 24-hour emergency electrical services for residential, commercial, and industrial clients, including disaster preparation and recovery.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Wallwin Electric Services Ltd. is a full-service electrical contractor providing design-build lighting and power distribution, commercial and industrial electrical contracting, residential electrical services, automation and control systems (PLC, HMI, SCADA), electric motor and pump repair and rewinding (up to 500HP), and solar electric system installation. The company also delivers Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) electrical work for large institutional and municipal projects, with 24-hour emergency service and an on-site sales counter for motor and pump products.

Product overview

Wallwin Electric Services Ltd is a full-service electrical contractor and industrial services company that operates as a unified offering combining electrical contracting with specialized motor and pump services. The product portfolio centers on three main categories: (1) Electric Motors and Pumps - including LEESON single and three phase motors, Armstrong motors, Armstrong pumps for plumbing/water supply and heating/cooling applications, plus associated accessories (LEESON accessories, Armstrong accessories, Jason belts); (2) Electrical Contracting Services - spanning residential, commercial, industrial, and institutional electrical work, plus design-build, automation services (PLC programming, HMI, SCADA), and alternative energy (solar panel installation); (3) Motor and Pump Repair Services - comprehensive repair, overhaul, and rewind services for electric motors and pumps, authorized for most major manufacturers. The company also offers Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) for large-scale construction projects and holds Qmerit certification for home electrification services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Residential Electrical Services Complete residential electrical services for homeowners, including LED lighting installation, chandelier installation, home office wiring, decorative lighting, hot tub and spa electrical, pot light installation, radiant floor heating, ventilation fans, swimming pool electrical, generator installation, and breaker panel upgrades.
• Emergency Electrical Services Round-the-clock emergency electrical services including disaster preparation and recovery, power outage solutions, home electrical repairs, and rapid fire restoration connections for residential, commercial, and industrial clients.
• Commercial Electrical Contracting Full-service commercial electrical contracting for retail, office, car dealerships, and other commercial properties, including design-build projects, LED sign retrofitting, telephone and data cabling conduit installation, electrical systems upgrades, and building additions electrical work.
• Industrial Electrical Services Industrial electrical services for manufacturing and industrial facilities, including machine retrofits and comprehensive electrical work for production environments.
• Design-Build Electrical Services Design-build electrical services ranging from basic lighting and power distribution to full turnkey process automation control, including lighting design-build, power distribution layout, and turnkey automation packages.
• Industrial Automation Services Industrial automation services including PLC programming and troubleshooting, HMI application, automation control and engineering, safety and PSR upgrades, frequency drive controls, motion controls, robotics, vision systems, wireless communications, power quality testing, and data acquisition for process optimization.
• Electric Motor and Pump Service Complete electric motor and pump repair services including industrial heat pump repair, electric motor overhaul, pump repair, servo motor repair, motor rewinding (fractional HP up to 500HP), pool and spa pump repair, motor control center installation, on-site vibration analysis, and carbon brush sales. Authorized warranty repair shop for major motor manufacturers.
• Solar Energy Installation Services Solar energy solutions including solar panel installation and solar electric systems (grid-tie and off-grid) for commercial, industrial, and residential applications, reducing hydro costs by 10 to 50 percent. Wallwin is certified as Barrie's Solar Energy specialist and a Qmerit partner.
• Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Electrical Collaborative project delivery method where all parties (owners, contractors, consultants) work together from concept through design, construction, and commissioning. Featured projects include Barrie-Simcoe Emergency Services Campus, City of Barrie Operations Centre, and LOFT Bradford House.
• LEESON Single Phase Motors Single phase AC electric motors available in various horsepower ratings (0.75HP to 2HP), suitable for pumps, compressors, blowers, fans, conveyors, and direct or belt-driven applications.
• LEESON Three Phase Motors Three phase AC electric motors for industrial applications requiring higher power and efficiency.
• Armstrong Motors Mounted motors for circulating pumps, including single phase (0.5HP to 1HP) and three phase configurations (0.75HP) for plumbing and water supply applications.
• Armstrong Pumps - Plumbing and Water Supply Plumbing and water supply pumps including AG-R circulators for residential and commercial water systems.
• Armstrong Pumps - Heating and Cooling Heating and cooling system pumps including Design Envelope Compass Circulator Pumps, 1050/1060 3-Piece Circulator Pumps, Astro 2 Circulators, E2 Circulator Pumps, and various base-mounted and vertical inline pumps for commercial HVAC applications.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduce hydro/utility costs by 10% to 50% with solar energy systems
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• QmeritcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWallwin Electric Services is a certified Qmerit partner. Qmerit Certified Solutions Partners are market leaders in electrification services, providing expert consulting and installation for home electrification technologies. Partners must be properly licensed, fully insured, background-checked, and trained on safety and the latest technologies. Qmerit certification positions Wallwin as a preferred provider for solar, EV charging, and home energy solutions.
• Electrical Apparatus Service Association (EASA)coreOthersWallwin is a member of the Electrical Apparatus Service Association (EASA), the leading trade organization for electromechanical repair companies. EASA membership provides access to industry standards, best practices, and technical resources for motor and pump repair operations.
• Wallwin Integrated SystemscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWallwin Integrated Systems is a related division that collaborates with Wallwin Electric Services on IPD projects, providing comms, security, voice and data design and implementation. The two divisions work together on major projects like the 190,000 sq. ft. Barrie-Simcoe Emergency Services Campus.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• MYR Group: Public US specialty electrical contractor (NASDAQ: MYRG) with T&D and commercial/industrial electrical construction services. Comparable in construction delivery and industrial electrical work, but operates at materially larger scale and across the US, making it a broad incumbent rather than a direct mid-market competitor.
• EMCOR Group: Public US mechanical and electrical services provider (NYSE: EME) with facility electrical, industrial, and instrument-control work. Comparable in motor/control-panel and industrial electrical scope, but operates at multibillion-dollar scale with a much broader portfolio.
• AECON Group: Public Canadian construction and infrastructure company (TSX: ARE) active in electrical, utility, and industrial construction. Comparable as a Canadian-headquartered peer with institutional project capabilities, though substantially larger and more diversified.
• Quanta Services: Largest US infrastructure electrical and pipeline services provider (NYSE: PWR). Comparable in industrial electrical contracting and grid-related work, but a much larger, diversified public incumbent with utility-scale T&D rather than building-focused contracting.
• IES Holdings: Public US electrical contractor (NASDAQ: IESC) with residential, commercial, and industrial electrical and infrastructure services. Comparable service breadth across electrical contracting segments, but at a national scale with public-company overhead and capital.

Direct peers

• Plan Group: Canadian full-service electrical and mechanical contractor with comparable design-build, IPD, and multi-segment capabilities (residential, commercial, industrial, institutional). Similar scope of integrated services and a meaningful overlap in target customer base across Canada.
• BDI Integrated Solutions: Industrial automation and electrical services contractor providing PLC, robotics, motor control, and integrated systems design-build. Highly comparable to Wallwin's automation and control systems division in services and customer profile.
• M.J. Electric: US electrical contractor specializing in utility, industrial, and institutional electrical construction with design-build and IPD delivery. Comparable in service mix and project delivery model, although its base is the US rather than Canada.
• Canem Systems: Canadian electrical and systems contractor delivering electrical construction, structured cabling, and integrated systems for healthcare, education, and institutional projects — a direct comparable to Wallwin's IPD and Wallwin Integrated Systems offering.

Regional players

• Guild Electric: Canadian electrical contractor with industrial, commercial, and institutional capabilities. Comparable in product/service mix and target customer segments, though its primary geography is Toronto-area and Ontario-wide rather than Barrie-anchored.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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