July 23, 2012 – Franklin Empire Inc. has acquired all the operations of Electra Supply, which includes three branches in Ontario: Cambridge, London and Windsor. At the same time, Franklin says it has been appointed exclusive distributor of Siemens Automation & Control products for Southwestern Ontario.

Celebrating its 70th anniversary this year, Quebec-based Franklin Empire has 12 branches in La Belle Province and, now, eight in Ontario.