What JCM Électrique Inc does

JCM Électrique Inc is a privately held, Quebec-based distributor of electrical, heating, and lighting products founded in 1982 and headquartered in Sainte-Thérèse. The company operates a multi-category catalog spanning 16+ product lines including circuit breakers, NMD/TECK/RW90 cables, LED lighting (recessed, strips, high-bay, outdoor), heating equipment (Stelpro, Convectair, Ouellet), EV charging stations, solar panels, smart thermostats (Sinopé), emergency lighting, and professional tools (Klein Tools). JCM sources from multiple manufacturers and does not manufacture products internally; its technical role is curation, distribution, and last-mile fulfillment rather than R&D.

The business serves five named customer segments: electrical contractors and entrepreneurs (primary), residential homeowners, commercial businesses, industrial facilities, and municipal/government entities. Go-to-market combines a direct-to-consumer e-commerce storefront with a dedicated B2B "Entrepreneur Program" offering volume-based pricing, free delivery on orders over $100 CAD, and 24/7 depot pickup. Revenue is generated exclusively through hardware resales, with no subscription, software, or service revenue streams disclosed.

JCM has operated continuously for over 40 years without disclosed funding rounds, acquisitions, or parent-company relationships, suggesting founder- or family-owned independent ownership. The 2020 launch of an online catalog extended the legacy brick-and-mortar depot into digital channels, and recent category additions into EV charging and solar/energy storage indicate incremental adjacency expansion. Geographic footprint remains concentrated in Quebec, with no disclosed distribution outside Canada.

Name

JCM Électrique Inc

Legal name

JCM Électrique Inc.

Website

https://jcmelectrique.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1982

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Sainte-thérèse

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Product Sales: Revenue generated from selling electrical materials, heating and ventilation equipment, and lighting products to residential, commercial, industrial, and municipal customers. The company acts as a distributor, not manufacturer.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

JCM Électrique is a Quebec-based electrical distributor that resells electrical materials, heating and ventilation equipment, and lighting products sourced from third-party manufacturers (Stelpro, Convectair, Sinopé, Ouellet, Klein Tools, etc.). It sells through an e-commerce storefront to residential customers and through a dedicated entrepreneur program with volume-based pricing, free delivery, and 24/7 depot pickup to electrical contractors.

Product overview

JCM Électrique Inc is a Quebec-based electrical equipment distributor serving electricians, contractors, and homeowners since 1982. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of electrical, heating, and lighting products across 16+ categories including: (1) Heating & Ventilation - smart Wi-Fi thermostats (Sinope), heated towel warmers (Convectair), wall convectors and baseboard heaters (Stelpro, Ouellet); (2) LED Lighting - recessed lights, LED strips, high-bay industrial fixtures, outdoor area lights, bulbs and tubes; (3) Electrical Distribution - circuit breakers, panels, transformers, conduits, and wiring (NMD, TECK, RW90); (4) Clean Energy - EV charging stations and solar/energy storage products; (5) Safety Equipment - smoke detectors, emergency lighting, and batteries; (6) Tools - professional electrical tools (Klein Tools). Products are available through their e-commerce platform with free shipping on orders over $100 CAD and a dedicated contractor program offering volume pricing.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Smart Wi-Fi Thermostats (Sinopé) Wi-Fi-enabled programmable thermostats for electric floor heating systems, offering remote control via smartphone and compatibility with voice assistants, sold to electrical contractors and homeowners in Quebec.
• Convectair Heated Towel Warmers Wall-mounted heated towel rails and bathroom heaters providing radiant heat and towel drying functionality for residential bathrooms.
• Stelpro Convectors and Heaters Electric wall convectors, baseboard heaters, and radiant heaters (ORLÉANS, Mirage, Dragon series) for residential and commercial heating applications.
• LED Recessed Lights (Encastrés) Recessed LED ceiling lights with adjustable color temperature (5CCT), high CRI (≥90), and directional/360° orientation for commercial and residential interior lighting.
• LED Strips (Rubans DEL) Waterproof LED strip lighting (IP66 rated) for accent, architectural, and outdoor lighting applications, available in various color temperatures.
• High-Bay LED Luminaires Industrial high-bay LED fixtures (e.g., SSL-LHB6 series) for warehouses, factories, and large commercial spaces with selectable power (300-400W) and color temperature (4000K-5000K).
• Electrical Cables and Wires (NMD, TECK, RW90) Residential and industrial electrical wiring including NMD90, NMWU, TECK, AC90, and RW90 cables in copper and aluminum for various installation requirements.
• EV Charging Stations Electric vehicle charging stations for residential and commercial installation.
• Electrical Distribution Equipment Circuit breakers, electrical panels, fuses, transformers, and junction boxes for electrical distribution and control in residential, commercial, and industrial settings.
• Emergency Lighting Emergency exit signs, LED emergency luminaires, and battery backup lighting for commercial building safety compliance.
• Solar and Energy Storage Products Solar panels (e.g., Longi monocrystalline bifacial panels) and energy storage solutions for renewable energy installations.
• Professional Tools (Klein Tools) Professional electrical tools including pliers, screwdrivers, and test instruments from Klein Tools for electricians.
• Ouellet Heating Products Forced-air heaters, convectors, baseboard heaters, and thermostats from Ouellet for residential and commercial heating.
• LED Bulbs and Tubes LED bulbs (A19, PAR, BR series), T8 LED tubes, and replacement lamps for energy-efficient lighting upgrades.
• Outdoor LED Lighting Outdoor LED fixtures including wall packs, area lights, street luminaires, and landscape lighting for exterior illumination.
• Fire Safety and Batteries Smoke detectors, 6V and 12V batteries, and fire safety equipment for residential and commercial applications.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 48% energy savings with DLC Premium LED fixtures compared to conventional lighting
• +2 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• RecycFluominorOthersJCM Électrique has partnered with RecycFluo to provide free lamp recycling services for customers. RecycFluo accepts mercury-containing lamps for recycling, helping JCM meet environmental obligations and offer sustainable disposal options to customers with large quantities of lamps to recycle.
• Product Care (AGRP)minorOthersJCM Électrique partners with Product Care's local locator service to direct customers to nearby lamp recycling drop-off points. For quantities under 15 boxes, customers can find the nearest collection site through Product Care's recycling locator.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• RONA: Major Canadian home improvement retailer with significant Québec presence, selling electrical supplies, lighting, and heating products to DIY homeowners and contractors. Comparable as an omni-channel electrical products retailer serving overlapping customer segments.
• Home Hardware: Canadian hardware retailer co-op with thousands of dealer-owners, including electrical, lighting, and heating product categories. Comparable as a multi-channel distributor of electrical supplies with overlapping homeowner and small-contractor customers in Canada.
• AD Canada (Affiliated Distributors): Canadian division of a large North American distributor buying group serving independent electrical, industrial, and construction supply distributors. Comparable as a competitor/peer group operating in the same electrical wholesale space with broader portfolio support.

Direct peers

• Guillevin International (Sonepar Canada): One of Canada's largest electrical distributors and a Sonepar subsidiary, serving residential, commercial, and industrial customers across multiple provinces including Québec. Directly comparable as a multi-branch electrical apparatus and supplies distributor with a contractor focus.
• Graybar Canada: North American electrical, communications, and data networking products distributor with Canadian operations. Comparable as a wholesale distributor of electrical apparatus, lighting, and wiring supplies to commercial and industrial contractors.
• Nedco (Rexel Canada): A national Canadian electrical distributor owned by Rexel, offering electrical materials, lighting, and datacom products to contractors and industrial customers. Comparable in product breadth, contractor-centric GTM, and Québec market presence.
• Westburne (Rexel Canada): Canadian electrical distributor under Rexel Canada focused on electrical, lighting, and industrial products for contractors. Overlaps directly with JCM's catalog categories and contractor customer base.
• Le Groupe Master: Québec-based distributor specializing in HVAC, refrigeration, and energy-efficiency products serving contractors across the province. Strong overlap with JCM's heating/ventilation category and Québec contractor distribution model.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/JCMElectrique
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/jcmelectriqueinc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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