Robertson

Robertson Electric Wholesale is one of Canada’s largest independent Electrical solutions provider & wholesale distributor with 15 locations across Canada.

Electrical products wholesaler, lighting products wholesaler, lighting store, electrical equipment supplier, electrical supply store

Robertson has been servicing you for over 60 years! We have 15 locations across Canada. Our service is provided by an active sales force, knowledgeable counter staff, a large and extensive inventory, and a daily delivery schedule which results in efficient turnaround between manufacturers and our customers. Robertson has diversified to be more than just an Electrical Distributor by increasing its lines of businesses to include our Wire & Cable Division, National Accounts and Automation & Controls Industrial division.

Founded in 1952 as Robertson Electric Sales Limited, the company has proudly served the Greater Toronto Area for over 71 years. In 2008, Rick, Bruce, and Chris Campbell acquired the business and established Robertson Electric Wholesale 2008 Limited. Their vision was to build on a strong foundation—making the company more competitive, more customer-focused, and more valuable to both existing and new clients. On September 2, 2024, Sonepar acquired Robertson Electric Wholesale 2008 Limited from Rick Campbell. Prior to the acquisition, Robertson was Canada’s leading independent distributor of electrical, lighting, wire, and utility products—proudly Canadian-owned and operated.
Robertson has built a strong reputation serving customers across commercial construction, retail, hospitality, transit, institutional, and government sectors. Our product and service offerings support a wide range of needs, including new construction, infrastructure upgrades, building renovations, facility maintenance, repair and operations (MRO), and original equipment manufacturing (OEM).
Today, Robertson operates 19 locations across Canada, with over 400 employees serving more than 5, 000 customers. While our core business remains concentrated in Ontario, we have expanded into the Pacific, Prairies, and Maritimes regions. We distribute over 100, 000 products sourced from approximately 1, 300 manufacturers and suppliers. Our strategic branch network, combined with our speed-to-market capabilities and value-added services, ensures our customers stay on schedule and within budget.
Under Sonepar’s ownership, Robertson benefits from enhanced financial stability and the ability to scale into new markets across Canada. This partnership strengthens our competitive position and supports our long-term growth strategy.