What Sheridan Electric Services does

Sheridan Electric Services Ltd. is a privately held, full-service industrial electrical and automation contractor founded in 1967 and headquartered in Mississauga, Ontario. The company operates through two brand identities—Sheridan Electric Services for core electrical work and a wholly-owned subsidiary, Sheridan Automation, for controls and automation—and delivers projects across Southern Ontario from four offices in Mississauga, London, Hamilton, and Cambridge with 51-100 employees.

The company's offering spans electrical contracting, industrial automation (PLC programming, HMI/SCADA development, robot integration), a UL- and CSA-certified in-house control panel fabrication shop, technical design-build services, 24/7 emergency response, preventive maintenance contracts, and Hazardous Location (HazLoc) inspections aligned to CSA C22.2 standards. Its core technology stack is built on Allen-Bradley CompactLogix PLCs and the Inductive Automation Ignition SCADA platform, with demonstrated deployments including 1,800-tag, 148 I/O-point wastewater automation systems and hygienic, GMP-compliant control panels for protein processing.

Sheridan generates revenue primarily through project-based electrical contracting and automation services, supplemented by custom control panel fabrication, recurring preventive maintenance agreements, and 24/7 emergency dispatch. Go-to-market is exclusively direct enterprise field sales, targeting industrial manufacturers in Food & Beverage (including a dedicated meat and poultry vertical), Material Handling, Water & Wastewater, Pharmaceutical, Data Center, Waste & Recycling, and Automotive sectors. Named enterprise customers include Cargill, Maple Leaf Foods, Sofina Foods, Sunrise Farms, and Maple Lodge Farms. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, with COR certification and multiple contractor safety accreditations (ISN, Avetta, Contractor Check, Cognibox, Browz, ComplyWorks) enabling access to enterprise vendor pre-qualification programs.

Name

Sheridan Electric Services

Legal name

Sheridan Electric Services Ltd.

Website

https://sheridanelectric.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

1967

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Sheridan Electric Services is a privately held industrial electrical and automation contractor founded in 1967, serving enterprise manufacturers across Southern Ontario from four offices with electrical contracting, PLC/SCADA automation, UL/CSA control panel fabrication, and 24/7 emergency services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Electrical Contracting

NAICS

Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing (3333)

SIC

Electrical Industrial Apparatus (3620), General Industrial Machinery & Equipment (3560)

akta.pro primary industry

Control System Integration & Engineering Services (Design, Commissioning, Retrofits) (IMAGABAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Industrial Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) (IMAGAGAA), Emergency Breakdown & Rapid Response Maintenance Services (IMAIACAM)

Keywords

• Industrial electrical contracting
• Industrial automation services
• Control panel fabrication
• Preventive electrical maintenance
• Emergency electrical services

Headquarters

HQ city

Mississauga

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Electrical Contracting Services: Project-based electrical contracting services for industrial facilities including power distribution, instrumentation, and controls installation. Revenue generated through project bids, time and materials work, and emergency service calls.
2. Industrial Automation Services: Design, programming, and start-up support for automation solutions including PLC systems, SCADA visualization, and control systems. Delivered as part of turn-key projects or standalone automation engagements.
3. Control Panel Fabrication and Sales: Custom control panel design, fabrication, and commissioning for industrial applications. Panels are UL & CSA certified and built to customer specifications or custom designs tailored to project needs and budget.
4. Preventive Maintenance Contracts: Ongoing preventive maintenance services for electrical distribution and control systems to maximize equipment lifespan and minimize production downtime. Likely structured as recurring service agreements.
5. Emergency Response Services: 24/7 emergency electrical service for unexpected power outages, equipment failures, and urgent repairs. Available around the clock with on-call technicians and electricians.
6. HazLoc Inspection Services: Formal hazardous location inspections for electrical equipment in industrial areas where flammable dusts, gases, vapors, or fibers may be present. Ensures compliance with CSA C22.2 standards.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Sheridan Electric Services is a full-service industrial electrical contractor delivering electrical contracting, industrial automation, control panel fabrication, preventive maintenance, technical services, and 24/7 emergency response to industrial facilities across Southern Ontario. Its automation division (Sheridan Automation) designs and implements controls solutions from concept to commissioning, including PLC programming, HMI/SCADA development, and robot integration. The company also provides specialized Hazardous Location (HazLoc) inspections and industry-specific services for meat and poultry processing plants, supported by a UL and CSA-certified in-house control panel shop.

Product overview

Sheridan Electric Services is a full-service industrial electrical and automation contractor serving Southern Ontario. The company operates under two brand identities: Sheridan Electric Services (core electrical services) and Sheridan Automation (its automation and controls division). The portfolio is organized around six core service lines — Electrical Contracting, Industrial Automation, Control Panel Shop, Emergency Response, Technical Services, and Preventive Maintenance — supplemented by specialized Hazardous Location (HazLoc) Inspections and industry-specific meat and poultry plant services. The company also maintains a UL- and CSA-certified in-house control panel fabrication shop. Together, these offerings constitute an integrated, one-stop electrical and automation solution spanning design, fabrication, installation, commissioning, and ongoing maintenance for industrial clients.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Electrical Contracting Full-service electrical installation, maintenance, and project delivery for industrial facilities, covering power distribution, instrumentation, and controls across Southern Ontario.
• Industrial Automation Sheridan Automation designs and implements controls solutions from concept to completion, including PLC programming, HMI/SCADA development, and robot integration for industrial customers.
• Control Panel Shop UL and CSA-certified custom control panel fabrication and build services, building to customer specifications or designing and building custom controls solutions tailored to project needs and budget.
• Emergency Response 24/7 emergency electrical service for industrial power outages and equipment failures, with rapid dispatch, diagnosis, and on-site repair capabilities.
• Technical Services Comprehensive engineering and design services for electrical systems, including design-build, field installation support, and project coordination, forming a one-stop shop with field installation.
• Preventive Maintenance Proactive preventive maintenance programs for electrical distribution and control systems designed to maximize equipment lifespan and minimize costly production downtime.
• Hazardous Location (HazLoc) Inspections Compliance inspections for classified hazardous areas verifying equipment ratings, grounding, wiring methods, seals, and CSA/UL certifications per CSA C22.2 standards.
• Meat & Poultry Electrical & Automation Services Specialized electrical contracting and automation for protein processing plants, including hygienic/GMP installation methods, classified-area work, washdown-rated equipment, and food-safety-trained crews.

Quantifiable outcome

• Substation restoration completed in 12 days following catastrophic transformer failure
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Alectra UtilitiesminorOthersUtility partner for power restoration during emergency substation projects. Sheridan coordinated with Alectra Utilities for restoring power and removing emergency generator after completing transformer replacement and cable bus system installation.
• Mechanical PartnersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with mechanical partners for CNC grinding robot retrofit project. Sheridan worked with mechanical partners to design new robot arrangement including baseplates, pneumatics, and plumbing integration.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Stantec: Global engineering, architecture, and environmental services firm with significant Canadian industrial electrical and automation practice. Comparable on industrial automation and SCADA/control systems work, but with a much broader engineering scope.
• BGIS: Global facility management and real estate services provider with a Canadian industrial services practice. Comparable on the recurring maintenance and 24/7 service delivery model, though broader in scope.
• AtkinsRealis (SNC-Lavalin): Large engineering and construction firm with a Canadian industrial services business spanning electrical, automation, and operations & maintenance. Comparable on industrial electrical and automation delivery but at significantly larger scale and scope.

Others

• Rockwell Automation: Global industrial automation vendor whose Allen-Bradley CompactLogix PLCs are specified in Sheridan's SCADA/PLC integration work. Comparable as a technology partner in the same automation stack, but not a service competitor.
• Wieland Electric: Industrial electrical and automation component supplier relevant to the control panel fabrication value chain. Comparable as a supply-side ecosystem participant for panel builders, but not a direct service competitor.

Direct peers

• Black & McDonald: Large multi-trade Canadian contractor offering electrical, mechanical, and industrial services to utilities, industrial, and institutional customers nationally. Comparable on industrial electrical contracting and maintenance service lines, but at significantly larger scale.
• Plan Group: Canadian electrical and technology contractor serving commercial, industrial, and infrastructure customers. Comparable industrial electrical contracting and automation services with multi-province reach.
• Canem Systems: Canadian industrial electrical contractor with expertise in hazardous locations, power distribution, and control systems. Comparable on HazLoc inspection, industrial electrical, and certified panel fabrication capabilities.
• Spark Power Group: Canadian provider of electrical contracting, industrial automation, and technical services to industrial and commercial customers across multiple provinces. Closest direct peer given the overlapping mix of electrical services, automation, and field service delivery model in Canada.

Regional players

• Western Electrical Mechanical: Industrial electrical and mechanical services provider primarily operating in Western Canada. Comparable on the full-service electrical contractor model for industrial customers, though operating in a different Canadian region.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance10 records

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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