Name

Hudco Electric Supply Ltd

Legal name

HUDCO Electric Supply Ltd.

Website

https://hudco.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Hudco Electric Supply Ltd is a privately held Canadian wholesale electrical distributor operating 5 branches across Southern Ontario, serving electrical contractors, developers, public bodies, energy firms, and property managers with a full-line portfolio of lighting, power distribution, controls, tools, EV charging, and electrical components.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Wholesale Electrical Distribution

NAICS

Electrical Apparatus and Equipment, Wiring Supplies, and Related Equipment Merchant Wholesalers (42361)

SIC

Wholesale-Hardware & Plumbing & Heating Equipment & Supplies (5070)

akta.pro primary industry

Lighting & Electrical Supplies for Home Distribution (CRAOAFAG)

Keywords

• Electrical distribution
• Wholesale electrical supplies
• Lighting distribution
• Power distribution equipment
• Industrial electrical supplies

Headquarters

HQ city

Toronto

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Wholesale Electrical Product Sales: Revenue generated through wholesale distribution of electrical products including lighting, power distribution equipment, wire & cable, conduit & fittings, wiring devices, and related equipment to commercial, industrial and residential customers. Products are sold as one-time purchases with custom pricing and financing services available for client base.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Hudco Electric Supply Ltd is an independent, privately owned wholesale distributor of electrical products serving industrial, commercial, and residential markets across Southern Ontario. The company distributes power distribution equipment, lighting, wire & cable, conduit & fittings, wiring devices, lighting automation, emergency generators, fire alarm products, EV charging solutions, electric heating, ventilation, tools, and circuit protection products through five physical branch locations and online ordering with delivery services.

Product overview

Hudco Electric Supply Ltd is a wholesale electrical distributor offering a comprehensive range of electrical products across commercial, industrial, and residential markets. The product portfolio includes power distribution equipment (Marcus Distribution Transformers, ABB AF09 Contactors), extensive lighting solutions (RAB LED fixtures, Satco HID replacements, Viscor high bay and troffer luminaires, Panasonic ventilation fans, Cree flat panels), circuit protection devices (Siemens Arc Fault Breakers, Mersen Surge Protection), tools (Greenlee starter kits, Southwire MAX PUNCH, Klein Tools laser levels), and electric heating products (Nuheat custom mats, Ouellet baseboard heaters). Additional offerings include electrical components like Techspan Pin & Sleeve Devices, wire and cable, conduit and fittings, emergency generators, fire alarm products, and EV charging solutions. The company operates with multiple Ontario locations and provides online shopping tools with account management systems for their customers including electrical contractors, architects, developers, public bodies, and property managers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• RAB SMW2D LED 2-foot linkable LED surface mount wrap fixture ideal for stairwells, hallways, corridors, and utility areas. Features flexible link connector, damp location rating, and DLC certification.
• Blackstar Circular LED High Bay Luminaire LED high bay luminaire suitable for wet locations and large indoor spaces including warehouses, industrial buildings, churches, gymnasiums, swimming pools, and shopping malls.
• RAB FL LED Series Flood Lights Flood lighting fixtures ideal for patios, yards, landscapes, building facades. Available in multiple models (FL1-FL8) with DLC and cULus certifications.
• Satco LED HID Replacement Lamps High lumen omni-directional LED replacement lamps for industrial and commercial applications. Ballast bypass, direct wire, UL approved for enclosed fixtures, IP65 rated, 5-year warranty.
• Panasonic Whisper Ceiling DC SmartFlow Precision spot ventilation fan with Pick-A-Flow speed selector (50-80-110 CFM), ECM motor with SmartFlow technology, and Flex-Z Fast installation bracket.
• Techspan Pin & Sleeve Devices IEC 60309 industrial electrical connectors providing secure and reliable power distribution connections. Features rugged construction for harsh conditions including water, chemicals, and impacts.
• Greenlee 5pc Starter Kit Entry-level electrician tool kit including 4-pocket leather pouch, Phillips and flathead screwdrivers, wire stripper (10-18 AWG), and 9-inch side-cutting pliers.
• NDR Razor Ultra-Thin Recessed LED IC and air-tight rated ultra-thin recessed LED fixture suitable for wet locations including showers and outdoor soffits. CSA certified, includes junction box with driver and quick-connect wire connectors.
• Marcus Distribution Transformers Indoor distribution transformers for clean, dust-free environments providing protection against incidental contact by non-authorized personnel.
• Siemens Arc Fault Breakers Low voltage residential circuit breakers with AFCI combo protection. 1-pole plug-on, 10kAIC, 15A 1P 120V.
• ABB AF09 Contactors AC and DC operated contactors for controlling power circuits up to 690V AC and 220V DC. Used for controlling 3-phase motors and non-inductive loads with built-in surge protection.
• Mersen Surge-Trap STXR Surge Protection Type 1 SPD meeting UL1449 Fourth Edition requirements. Features TPMOV technology for branch panel and individual equipment protection.
• Southwire MAX PUNCH XD Advanced cordless knockout tool that threads drawstuds in and out for quick, accurate knockouts. Rated to cut 10 gauge mild and stainless steel up to 4 inches.
• Klein Tools Self-Leveling Cross-Line Laser Level Self-leveling laser level with horizontal and vertical lines and plumb spot. Features 360-degree magnetic mounting bracket, IP54 water and dust resistance.
• Nuheat Custom Mats Electric floor heating mats only 1/8 inch thick. Custom manufactured to exact dimensions in three days with consistent heat coverage.
• Ouellet OFM Baseboard Heater Compact baseboard heater with high performance and strength. Features rounded corners and edges for toddler safety.
• Viscor LRTZ Commercial-grade recessed lay-in T-Bar luminaire with single angled centre lens. IC-rated with low-profile design for shallow plenum applications, includes 0-10v dimming.
• Viscor LHBC LED High Bay Thermally designed LED fixture for high bay applications. Available in multiple lumen packages with various mounting options and optional wire guard. Operating temperature -30 to 55 degrees Celsius.
• RAB GFL-LED Flood Light Multi-purpose floodlight for building facades, patios, signage, and general lighting. Features precision die cast aluminum housing, 20W, 2603 lumens, 133 lumens/watt efficacy.
• CREE C-Lite Flat Panel Troffer LED flat panel troffers in 2x2, 2x4, and 1x4 sizes. Ultra-thin low-profile design with 5-year limited warranty and easy installation.

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

24 partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• 3MminorOthersAuthorized brand partner for electrical and safety products including tapes, connectors, and insulation materials sold through Hudco distribution network.
• ABBminorOthersAuthorized distributor for ABB power and automation technologies including contactors, drives, and industrial control products.
• Acuity BrandsminorOthersBrand partner for Acuity Brands lighting solutions and lighting control systems distributed through Hudco locations.
• CREEminorOthersAuthorized partner for CREE LED lighting products including C-Lite flat panel troffers and commercial lighting solutions.
• GreenleeminorOthersAuthorized distributor for Greenlee professional electrical tools including knockout punches, wire strippers, and installation equipment.
• HubbellminorOthersBrand partner for Hubbell wiring devices, pin & sleeve connectors, and electrical distribution equipment.
• IDEAL INDUSTRIESminorOthersAuthorized partner for IDEAL electrical tools, wire connectors, and installation products.
• Klein ToolsminorOthersAuthorized distributor for Klein Tools professional hand tools, laser levels, and electrical testing equipment.
• LegrandminorOthersBrand partner for Legrand wire management, lighting controls, and electrical installation products.
• LevitonminorOthersAuthorized distributor for Leviton wiring devices, dimmers, and home automation solutions.
• LutronminorOthersBrand partner for Lutron lighting control systems, dimmers, and smart lighting solutions.
• Marcus TransformersminorOthersAuthorized distributor for Marcus distribution transformers for indoor installations.
• MersenminorOthersBrand partner for Mersen surge protection devices including STXR Surge-Trap series.
• NexansminorOthersAuthorized distributor for Nexans electrical cables and wire products.
• NuheatminorOthersBrand partner for Nuheat electric floor heating systems and custom heating mats.
• Osram-SylvaniaminorOthersAuthorized distributor for Osram-Sylvania lighting products including LED lamps and commercial lighting.
• OuelletminorOthersBrand partner for Ouellet residential heating products including baseboard heaters.
• PanasonicminorOthersAuthorized distributor for Panasonic WhisperCeiling ventilation fans and SmartFlow technology.
• RAB DesignminorOthersBrand partner for RAB Design LED lighting including flood lights, surface mounts, and high bay luminaires.
• SatcominorOthersAuthorized distributor for Satco LED HID replacement lamps and commercial lighting products.
• SiemensminorOthersBrand partner for Siemens circuit breakers, arc fault breakers, and electrical distribution equipment.
• SouthwireminorOthersAuthorized distributor for Southwire tools including MAX PUNCH knockout systems and electrical installation equipment.
• Techspan IndustriesminorOthersBrand partner for Techspan IEC 60309 pin & sleeve connectors for industrial applications.
• ViscorminorOthersBrand partner for Viscor commercial lighting products including LHBC high bay and LRTZ lay-in luminaires.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Guillevin International: Canada's largest independent electrical distributor with branches across multiple provinces. Direct comparable to Hudco in product mix (full-line electrical, lighting, controls) and target customer base of industrial, commercial and residential contractors.
• Gexpro Services: North American electrical, lighting and controls distributor serving industrial and contractor customers. Comparable product breadth and distribution model, though with a heavier industrial project tilt.
• Hilo Industries: Independent electrical distributor serving Ontario industrial, commercial and OEM customers with comparable depth in lighting, controls and power distribution equipment.
• Lumen Canada (Standard Lighting): Canadian-focused lighting and electrical solutions provider serving contractors and commercial customers across Ontario. Overlaps with Hudco on lighting, controls and project-based supply.

Broad incumbents

• Wesco International: Global distributor of electrical, communications and utility products. While much larger and broader in scope, the Canadian and industrial-side business competes with Hudco on electrical supply contracts.
• Nedco (Rexel Canada): Major Canadian electrical, lighting, and data communications distributor operating as part of global Rexel. Closest national-scale wholesale competitor to Hudco in Ontario, serving the same contractor and project end-markets.
• Acklands-Grainger (Grainger Canada): Canada's broad-line industrial supply distributor with growing electrical offering. Competes with Hudco for the maintenance, repair and operations (MRO) portion of the market, with stronger e-commerce.
• Sonepar Canada (Westburne): Canadian arm of global electrical distributor Sonepar (formerly Westburne). Competes directly with Hudco across Ontario in industrial, commercial and utility electrical supply.

Regional players

• E.B. Horsman & Son: Western Canada's largest independent electrical distributor with a comparable full-line product offering and contractor focus. Serves a similar role regionally that Hudco plays in Ontario.
• Kirby Risk Electrical Supply: Independent, family-owned multi-branch electrical distributor in the US Midwest. Comparable full-line, multi-branch, private-owned model even though it operates in a different geography.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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