Campbell And Kennedy Electric (1996) Limited

What Campbell And Kennedy Electric (1996) Limited does

Campbell & Kennedy Electric (1996) Limited is a privately held electrical contracting firm headquartered in Concord, Ontario, operating continuously since 1955. The company delivers electrical construction, preventative maintenance, structured cabling, and 24/7 emergency response services to industrial, commercial, and institutional (ICI) customers across Southern Ontario. Its service portfolio spans high and low voltage power distribution, motor control centres, fire alarm systems, emergency backup infrastructure (UPS, generators, transfer switches), lighting design aligned with LEED and Well building standards, structured cabling (copper and fibre optic, CCTV, security, AV, VOIP, wireless), and preventative maintenance programs supported by a proprietary barcode asset-tracking system that maintains historical records for every piece of equipment serviced. The company holds ECRA/ESA License 7003037 and Metro License E15999, and operates from a primary Concord office plus multiple downtown Toronto locations (130 Adelaide St West, 160 Bloor East, 88 Queens Quay) to support emergency response in the urban core.

The business model is a mix of project-based electrical construction (one-time installations and fit-outs), recurring preventative maintenance contracts (managed services with barcode-tracked asset histories), and on-demand emergency response. Revenue is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. The company goes to market through direct enterprise field sales, with over 95% of business sourced from returning clients. Its customer base is concentrated in Canadian commercial real estate (Brookfield, Oxford, Choice Properties, QuadReal, KingSett, Dream, CT-REIT, CREIT, Triovest) and major commercial real estate services firms (CBRE, Colliers, Avison Young), with additional exposure to financial services (Manulife, OMERS), technology (Google, LinkedIn), publishing (HarperCollins), consumer goods (Unilever, Bimbo), insurance (Allstate), innovation hubs (MaRS), and transit (Metrolinx). Strategic differentiators include a long-standing IBEW partnership providing continuously trained certified electricians, six-decade brand reputation, an integrated downtown Toronto presence, and emerging capabilities in building decarbonization through Tesla Battery Bank installation and a SmartCitiesEurope/PeakPower partnership. Leadership is led by President John Roman and Vice President Rob Richer, with ownership appearing to be founder/management-held based on the absence of disclosed institutional investors or funding rounds.

Name

Campbell And Kennedy Electric (1996) Limited

Legal name

Campbell and Kennedy Electric (1996) Limited

Website

https://campbellkennedy.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1955

Operating status

Operating

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Electrical Contracting Services

NAICS

Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction (237130), Security Systems Services (56162)

SIC

Water, Sewer, Pipeline, Comm & Power Line Construction (1623)

akta.pro primary industry

Medium/Low-Voltage Power Distribution (MCCs, Panels, UPS, Grounding) (EUAEAFAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Electrical Panel & Service Entrance Emergency Repair (HSAOAEAF)

Keywords

• Electrical construction services
• Industrial commercial institutional
• Preventative maintenance programs
• Structured cabling installation
• Emergency electrical response

Headquarters

HQ city

Concord

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Electrical Construction Services: One-time and project-based electrical installation services for new fit-outs, renovations, and major installations including high/low voltage power distribution, motor control centers, fire alarm systems, emergency systems, lighting installations, and data network infrastructure.
2. Preventative Maintenance Programs: Ongoing maintenance contracts providing regular inspection, servicing, and identification of potential issues in electrical systems. Programs are tailored to client requirements and include regulatory compliance and lifecycle management.
3. Emergency Response Services: 24/7 emergency electrical services for urgent situations requiring immediate response and resolution.
4. Structured Cabling Services: Installation of structured cabling including network cabling, fiber optic, telephone, CCTV, security systems, wireless systems, AV services, and VOIP solutions.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Campbell & Kennedy provides electrical construction, preventative maintenance, structured cabling, and 24/7 emergency response services for industrial, commercial, and institutional (ICI) clients in Southern Ontario. Offerings span high/low voltage power distribution, motor controls, fire alarm and emergency systems, lighting, UPS/generators/transfer switches, thermographic inspections, arc flash studies, fibre optic and copper cabling, and Tesla Battery Bank installation for peak-shaving and decarbonization.

Product overview

Campbell & Kennedy is an electrical contracting company offering four core service categories for the industrial, commercial, and institutional (ICI) sectors: Electrical Services (power distribution, fire alarms, emergency systems, lighting, computer room infrastructure), Preventative Maintenance (inspections, thermographic scans, power system studies, arc flash analysis), Structured Cabling (network, CCTV, security, fibre optic, VOIP), and Emergency Response (24/7 crisis response and generator services). These services are delivered through partnership with clients and IBEW-trained electricians.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Electrical Services Comprehensive electrical services for ICI clients including high and low voltage power distribution, motor control centres, VFDs, fire alarm systems, emergency backup systems, lighting design, and computer room services (UPS, generators, transfer switches); aligned with LEED and Well building control systems.
• Preventative Maintenance Tailored preventive maintenance programs that inspect, service, and identify potential issues in electrical systems; includes thermographic/infrared scans, ultrasound surveys, switchgear/transformer maintenance, UPS maintenance, arc flash studies, power quality analysis, and proprietary barcode asset tracking.
• Structured Cabling Complete structured cabling solutions including audio visual services, network cabling, CCTV/CATV, security systems (CCTV, mag-locks, electric strikes, card readers), telephone cabling, wireless systems, VOIP, and fibre optic installations.
• Emergency Response 24/7 emergency electrical response services for crisis situations, including emergency generator installation and remote generator deployment to maintain business continuity during system failures.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 95% of business is from returning clients
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers25 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• IBEW (International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with IBEW provides access to top-tier, continuously trained electricians. The company's electricians are in the top of their field with continuous training and are able to work with any manufacturer's systems. This partnership ensures quality craftsmanship and industry-leading expertise.
• ECAO (Electrical Contractors Association of Ontario)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSafety program aligned with ECAO best practices. The company participates in ECAO programs and adheres to their standards for electrical contracting operations in Ontario.
• BOMA (Building Owners and Managers Association)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBOMA membership supports sustainability work with clients. The company works with clients to achieve BOMA Best certification and sustainability standards for buildings.
• ESA (Electrical Safety Authority)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLicensed by ESA (ECRA/ESA License 7003037) ensuring compliance with electrical safety regulations in Ontario. Metro License E15999 also held.
• Contractor CheckminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternationally renowned third-party assessment and accreditation organization that assesses and accredits contractors across North America to legislative and client requirements, providing clients with a contractor management tool to maintain compliance and reduce risk.
• Comply WorksminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCompliance management platform that manages compliance of suppliers, sub-contractors, workforces and worksites including hazard assessments, audits, inspections, and checklists.
• TBMOA (Toronto Building Maintenance Officials Association)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMembership in TBMOA supports compliance with Toronto building and maintenance standards and regulations.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Plan Group: Toronto-based electrical and technology contractor delivering electrical construction, structured cabling, AV/security, and maintenance to ICI customers. Overlaps strongly with C&K's electrical services, structured cabling, and Toronto enterprise client base.
• Black & McDonald: Canadian multi-trade services firm with electrical, mechanical, and maintenance offerings to ICI and utility customers nationwide. Comparable in service breadth, recurring maintenance contracts, and enterprise client base.
• Houle Electric: British Columbia-based electrical contractor serving ICI customers with construction, maintenance, structured cabling, and 24/7 service. Closely matches C&K's service portfolio, recurring maintenance model, and ICI customer focus.
• Spark Power Group: Canadian electrical services provider delivering electrical contracting, maintenance, and specialty services to industrial, commercial, and institutional customers across Ontario and beyond. Directly comparable to Campbell & Kennedy in target market, service mix, and customer base.

Broad incumbents

• Ainsworth: Canadian electrical and mechanical services firm serving commercial, institutional, and industrial customers across multiple provinces. Comparable as a broader incumbent electrical services provider with similar recurring service offerings.
• Comfort Systems USA: US mechanical and electrical services provider serving commercial, industrial, and institutional customers. Comparable recurring maintenance, electrical contracting, and enterprise customer mix.
• IES Holdings: US provider of electrical and mechanical contracting, maintenance, and data center infrastructure services. Comparable in commercial/industrial electrical contracting and recurring maintenance business.
• EMCOR Group: Large US-based provider of electrical and mechanical construction, building services, and energy solutions for commercial, industrial, and utility customers. Comparable in electrical contracting plus maintenance/energy services model and enterprise client base.
• Quanta Services: US-headquartered infrastructure services firm specializing in electric power, telecommunications, and renewable energy construction. Comparable in electric infrastructure services and energy transition offerings (storage, decarbonization).

Regional players

• Mr. Electric: Franchised electrical services brand under Neighborly, providing installation, maintenance, and repair services to commercial and residential customers primarily in the US. Comparable electrical service offering but operates a different delivery model (franchise) and geography.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

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