EPLS Group of Companies

What EPLS Group of Companies does

EPLS Group of Companies is a privately-held, family-owned diversified conglomerate headquartered in Arviat (formerly Eskimo Point), Nunavut, and founded in 1974. The group operates more than a dozen wholly-owned subsidiaries spanning retail (EPLS Home Hardware Building Centre in Arviat, Rankin Inlet, and — as of November 2025 — Winnipeg South), hospitality (Katimavik Suites in Arviat and Rankin Inlet, Beach House in Arviat, Nanuq Lodge & Executive Suites in Rankin Inlet), transportation (truck rentals in Arviat and Rankin Inlet, EPLS Freight Forwarding launched in 2024), construction and project management (EPLS Projects), building maintenance and 24/7 emergency services (EPLS Maintenance & Services, also distributing Rockglass, Cold Climate Products, and Swift Sensors), automotive repair (EPLS Garage Services), heavy equipment and cargo rentals, B2B wholesale/special orders, and residential and commercial property management (EPLS Properties). Northern Networks Ltd. (NNL), a 100% Inuit-owned subsidiary established in 1993, provides general contracting, procurement, and government tender services across all three Nunavut regions under Article 24 Inuit firm certification (May 29, 1995) and NNI & NTI Level 3 status.

The underlying technology footprint is modest and operational rather than product-centric: an online quote-request system for freight forwarding, Cloudbeds online reservations for hotels and truck rentals, and a content-driven marketing presence via eplsgroup.com and multiple Facebook pages. The competitive moat rests on physical distribution density across Arviat, Rankin Inlet, Naujaat, and Winnipeg, integrated multi-vertical service bundling, regulatory certification via NNL, and 50+ years of community trust.

Revenue mechanics are a mix of transactional retail sales, nightly hotel and daily truck rental fees, per-shipment freight forwarding fees, project-based construction contracts (typically large sums with government and commercial clients in Nunavut), B2B/wholesale special-order fees, and recurring property rental income. Customers span Inuit and Northern community members (primary retail), government and institutional construction clients, B2B wholesale customers, and business/tourism travelers. No institutional investment, PE/VC backing, or public listing is indicated.

Name

EPLS Group of Companies

Legal name

EPLS Group of Companies

Website

https://eplsgroup.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1974

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

EPLS Group of Companies is a family-owned Nunavut-based diversified conglomerate, founded 1974, providing retail, hospitality, freight forwarding, construction, maintenance, garage, heavy equipment, B2B wholesale, and property services to Inuit communities, government clients, and visitors across the Kivalliq region and, since November 2025, Winnipeg.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Winnipeg, Manitoba

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Retail Sales: EPLS operates retail stores (Home Hardware Building Centre) in Arviat, Rankin Inlet, and Winnipeg South (opened November 2025), selling groceries, general merchandise, tools, hardware, home improvement, paint, appliances, mattresses, sporting goods, automotive, clothing, footwear, hunting and fishing gear, and firearms/ammunition. This is a one-time transactional retail revenue stream.
2. Hotel & Suite Accommodations: EPLS operates Katimavik Suites in Arviat and Rankin Inlet, Nanuq Lodge & Executive Suites in Rankin Inlet, and the Beach House in Arviat, offering nightly and multi-night hotel accommodations. Room pricing is per-night; conference facilities are available for rental. Revenue is primarily transactional and recurring from travelers, business visitors, and workers in the North.
3. Truck Rentals: EPLS offers truck rentals (Toyota Tacoma, Ford F150) at daily rates in Arviat and Rankin Inlet. Daily rental revenue (per-day pricing plus fuel and GST) with an online booking system.
4. Freight Forwarding Services: EPLS Freight Forwarding provides air freight, seasonal sealift, packaging/crating, personal shopping, storage in Winnipeg warehouse, home delivery, order pickup, and shipping insurance. Revenue is generated through processing fees, freight charges, and ancillary service charges on a per-shipment basis. Payment is collected via prepayment through credit card or e-transfer.
5. Construction & Project Management: EPLS Projects provides full-spectrum services from funding facilitation and design to construction and project management for residential, commercial, industrial, institutional, and civil construction. Revenue is project-based, typically large contract sums for government and commercial clients in Nunavut.
6. Garage Services & Automotive Repairs: EPLS operates certified mechanic garages in Arviat and Rankin Inlet providing automotive maintenance, repairs, diagnostics, and compliance services. Revenue is generated on a per-service, transactional basis.
7. Property Rental: EPLS holds and manages a diverse portfolio of residential and commercial properties in the Kivalliq region, including long-term residential rental units, commercial office space, heated and unheated storage, and garage amenities. Revenue is generated through rental income.
8. Special Orders / B2B Wholesale: EPLS Special Order Desk handles bulk orders and B2B wholesale supply for a wide range of products including building materials, heating/plumbing, solar kits, ATV/snowmobile parts, truck/heavy equipment parts, furniture, appliances, bulk food, custom apparel, janitorial supplies, electronics, and holiday orders. Revenue is generated through competitive pricing on bulk orders with logistics and delivery to remote communities via air, sealift, overland, or boat.
9. Heavy Equipment Rentals: EPLS owns and rents out heavy machinery including gravel trucks, tandems, dozers, loaders, skid-steers, gene-lifts, telehandlers, and backhoes. Revenue is generated through equipment rental fees.
10. Building Maintenance & Services: EPLS Maintenance & Services provides full-service building engineering and maintenance including building assessments, preventative maintenance, HVAC, renovations, electrical, mold remediation, fuel spill cleanup, and 24/7 emergency services. EPLS is also an authorized distributor for Rockglass (shatter-proof glass), Cold Climate Products (sewer stack freeze prevention), and Swift Sensors (wireless environmental sensors). Revenue is generated through service contracts and per-job service fees.
11. Northern Networks Ltd. (NNL) - General Contracting & Procurement: Northern Networks Ltd. (NNL), a 100% Inuit-owned subsidiary certified under Article 24 of the Nunavut Land Claims Agreement, provides general contracting, procurement, government contracting, and strategic partnership facilitation services across the Qikiqtaaluk, Kivalliq, and Kitikmeot regions. Revenue comes from government and commercial contracts.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels10 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

EPLS Group of Companies is a family-owned Nunavut-based diversified conglomerate that supplies essential goods and services to remote Northern Canadian communities. It operates retail Home Hardware stores, hotels and suites, truck and heavy equipment rentals, freight forwarding between southern Canada and Nunavut, construction and project management, automotive garage services, building maintenance, residential and commercial property rentals, and government contracting through its 100% Inuit-owned subsidiary Northern Networks Ltd. (NNL).

Product overview

EPLS Group of Companies is a diversified Nunavut-based retail and service conglomerate offering a comprehensive portfolio of goods and services to Northern communities. The company operates across multiple business segments: retail (Home Hardware Building Centres), hospitality (Katimavik Suites and Nanuq Lodge), transportation (Truck Rentals and Freight Forwarding), construction (Projects and Maintenance & Services), equipment rental (Cargo & Heavy Equipment), wholesale (Special Order Desk), and property management. Northern Networks Ltd. (NNL), a 100% Inuit-owned subsidiary, provides contracting and procurement services. The company was founded in 1974 in Arviat (formerly Eskimo Point) and has grown to serve communities throughout the Kivalliq region and beyond, recently expanding to Winnipeg with its first Home Hardware store outside Nunavut.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Katimavik Suites: Hotel and suites accommodations in Arviat and Rankin Inlet, Nunavut.
• Nanuq Lodge & Executive Suites
• Northern Networks Ltd. (NNL)
• EPLS Home Hardware Building Centre

Products and services

• EPLS Home Hardware Building Centre (Retail Stores) One-stop retail stores in Arviat and Rankin Inlet selling groceries, general merchandise, tools, hardware, home improvement supplies, paint, appliances, sporting goods, automotive parts, seasonal clothing and footwear, hunting and fishing gear, firearms and ammunition, and mattresses for Inuit and Northern community residents.
• Home Hardware Winnipeg South Retail store at 2860 Pembina Hwy, Winnipeg offering tools, paint, plumbing and electrical supplies, lawn and garden items, and seasonal home goods for DIY homeowners and professional contractors.
• Katimavik Suites (Arviat and Rankin Inlet) Hotel and suites accommodations in Arviat (8 suites plus the Beach House with 5 luxury suites) and Rankin Inlet (27 rooms), offering nightly and multi-night bookings with conference facilities and complimentary airport shuttle for business travelers, government workers, mining personnel, and tourists visiting the Kivalliq region.
• Nanuq Lodge & Executive Suites Newly renovated hotel in Rankin Inlet offering 9 standard rooms and 6 spacious suites with high-speed internet, complimentary airport shuttle, guest kitchen and lounge, and laundry facilities for visitors to the Kivalliq region.
• Truck Rentals Daily truck rental service in Arviat and Rankin Inlet offering Toyota Tacoma and Ford F150 vehicles at $250-$275/day plus GST and fuel, bookable online through the Cloudbeds reservation system or by contacting garage offices directly.
• EPLS Projects (Construction & Project Management)

Quantifiable outcome

• Served Northern communities for over 50 years since founding in 1974
• +3 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered preferred.

• SandvikpreferredTechnology or IntegrationNorthern Networks Ltd. (NNL) has a preferred partnership with Sandvik, a global engineering company. The nature of the partnership appears to be supply/service-oriented for equipment or technology solutions supporting NNL's general contracting and project operations across Nunavut.
• Grand and ToypreferredTechnology or IntegrationNNL has a preferred partnership with Grand and Toy, an office supplies and solutions company. Grand and Toy likely supplies office materials and solutions to support NNL's operations and client project needs.
• Petro Canada LubricantspreferredTechnology or IntegrationNNL has a preferred partnership with Petro Canada Lubricants for the supply of lubricants supporting NNL's heavy equipment fleet and contracting operations.
• Moreau IndustriespreferredTechnology or IntegrationNNL has a preferred partnership with Moreau Industries for equipment, products, or solutions supporting construction and contracting projects in Nunavut.
• ERMpreferredStrategic or Co-development PartnerNNL has a preferred partnership with ERM (Environmental Resources Management), a global environmental consultancy. This partnership likely supports NNL's environmental management, site assessments, and compliance for infrastructure and construction projects in Nunavut.
• PSLpreferredTechnology or IntegrationNNL has a preferred partnership with PSL for equipment, products, or solutions supporting construction and contracting operations.
• Powertec SolarpreferredTechnology or IntegrationNNL has a preferred partnership with Powertec Solar, a solar energy solutions provider. This partnership likely supports renewable energy projects and solar kit distribution in Nunavut communities.
• HowdenpreferredTechnology or IntegrationNNL has a preferred partnership with Howden, a company specializing in gas handling and air compression solutions. The partnership supports equipment needs for contracting and infrastructure projects.
• Thyssen MiningpreferredTechnology or IntegrationNNL has a preferred partnership with Thyssen Mining, a mining services and equipment company. Given Nunavut's active mining sector, this partnership supports mining-related infrastructure and contracting projects.
• Prairie HelicopterspreferredTechnology or IntegrationNNL has a preferred partnership with Prairie Helicopters for aerial transportation and logistics support across remote Nunavut project sites.
• Torque's DieselpreferredTechnology or IntegrationNNL has a preferred partnership with Torque's Diesel for diesel engine repair, maintenance, and related services supporting NNL's heavy equipment fleet.
• Keewatin AirpreferredTechnology or IntegrationNNL has a preferred partnership with Keewatin Air, an airline serving Nunavut communities. Keewatin Air supports NNL's logistics, personnel transport, and supply chain needs for projects across the Kivalliq region.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• AtkinsRéalis: AtkinsRéalis (formerly SNC-Lavalin) is a large Canadian-headquartered engineering and construction services firm with a mining and infrastructure track record in the North. It is a broad incumbent comparable to EPLS Projects on the construction services side, particularly for major infrastructure contracts in Nunavut.
• PCL Construction: PCL Construction is one of Canada's largest general contractors, with a portfolio spanning commercial, industrial, civil, and institutional construction. It is a broad incumbent comparable to EPLS Projects for project management and construction capabilities, though PCL competes primarily in southern Canadian markets.

Others

• Makivik Corporation: Makivik Corporation is the Inuit-owned land claims corporation for Nunavik (Northern Quebec), overseeing economic development and contracts for Inuit-owned businesses. It is comparable to EPLS's NNL subsidiary in mandate and market overlap, since both serve Inuit procurement preferences under Canadian land claims frameworks.
• RB Global (formerly Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers): RB Global is a global asset management and disposition company for heavy equipment, vehicles, and industrial assets. It is thematically comparable to EPLS's heavy equipment rental fleet (dozers, loaders, trucks, telehandlers) as a participant in the same heavy equipment market.
• Home Hardware Stores Limited: Home Hardware Stores Limited is the Canadian dealer-owned hardware retailer that franchises EPLS's Home Hardware Building Centre locations. It is comparable as the upstream franchisor that defines EPLS's retail brand, customer base, and SKU selection.

Direct peers

• Arctic Co-operatives Limited: Arctic Co-operatives Limited is a federation of 32 community-owned co-ops serving Nunavut and the Northwest Territories, providing retail, fuel, and other essential services. It is a direct peer to EPLS in serving Northern Canadian consumer and small business needs through a network of physical stores, with overlapping customer base in Arviat and Rankin Inlet.
• Nuna Logistics: Nuna Logistics is a Nunavut-based logistics and construction support company providing freight, expediting, and site services to mining and government clients across the North. It is a direct peer to EPLS in northern logistics, freight forwarding, and project support.
• The North West Company: The North West Company is a TSX-listed retailer and provider of essential goods and services to Northern and remote communities across Canada, including Nunavut. It operates Northern and NorthMart stores, and through its other businesses provides transportation, logistics, and ancillary services — directly comparable to EPLS's Home Hardware retail, freight forwarding, and remote-community service model.

Emerging players

• Calm Air International: Calm Air is a regional Canadian airline serving Manitoba and Nunavut, including Rankin Inlet. It is comparable to EPLS as part of the Kivalliq/Nunavut transportation ecosystem, and is a logistics counterparty for EPLS freight forwarding passengers and cargo.
• Keewatin Air: Keewatin Air is a Nunavut-based airline serving Kivalliq and other Nunavut communities, listed as a preferred partner of EPLS's NNL subsidiary. It is comparable as part of the same northern air freight and personnel transport ecosystem that EPLS Freight Forwarding relies on.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/EPLSGroup
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/eplsgroup

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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