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Imark Canada celebrates 10 years; honours members and partners

September 18, 2023 | By Anthony Capkun

Welcome Reception. Photo: A. Capkun.

September 16, 2023 – Nearly 10 years ago to the day, Electrical Business Magazine announced “You’ve heard the rumours, and now Imark Canada is officially open for business and accepting member applications”. Happy anniversary!

Imark is a member owned/governed North American electrical and lighting distribution industry marketing group.

The Imark electrical distributor members and supplier partners met in Ottawa this past week for their annual members meeting (PHOTO GALLERY at bottom). Capping off that meeting was the Recognition Awards dinner, where both members and suppliers are recognized across several categories. Congratulations to the 2023 winners and finalists.

Member Purchasing Power – 2023

• Aurora Electric Supply Corp. – WINNER
• Boz Electric Supply Ltd.
• EWEL
• FuturPlus
• Oscan Electrical Supplies Ltd.
• Paul Wolf Electric & Lighting Supply Inc.

Recognition Awards. From left: Jim Taggart, Imark Canada; Bob Meehan and Alecsandru Iancu, Aurora Electric Supply Corp. Photo: A. Capkun.

Supplier Sales Growth Achievement – 2023

• Acuity Brands Lighting Canada – WINNER
• Kidde Canada Inc.
• ReadyWire – Electrical Cable Supply
• Siemens Canada
• Southwire Canada
• Westlake Pipe & Fittings

Recognition Awards. From left: Mark Killoran, Acuity Brands Lighting Canada; Jim Taggart, Imark Canada. Photo: A. Capkun.

Member of the Year – 2023

• Boz Electric Supply Ltd.
• Electromart Lighting & Electrical Supply
• EWS Electrical Wholesale Supply
• Futurplus
• Oscan Electrical Supplies Ltd. – WINNER
• Paul Wolf Electric & Lighting Supply Inc.

Recognition Awards. From left: Jim Taggart, Imark Canada; Enrico Osso, Oscan Electrical Supplies Ltd. Photo: A. Capkun.

Supplier of the Year – 2023

• Hammond Power Solutions
• Kidde Canada Inc.
• Mersen Toronto Canada Inc. – WINNER
• NSi Industries LLC – Canada
• Priority Wire & Cable Inc.
• Satco Products of Canada

Recognition Awards. From left: Carl Lajeunesse, Sean Hanoman, and Tom Arbanas of Mersen Toronto Canada Inc.; Jim Taggart, Imark Canada. Photo: A. Capkun.