BRAMPTON, ON, September 3, 2025 - Sonepar is proud to mark the first anniversary of its Robertson acquisition. This milestone reaffirms our commitment to growth in the Canadian market and highlights the strength of our partnership. We extend our sincere thanks to our customers, vendor partners, and — most importantly — our associates, whose dedication has made this year a success.
Over the past year, the integration team has worked closely with Robertson to understand and honour its unique culture and values. Since its acquisition by the Campbell Family in 2008, Robertson has experienced remarkable growth. Sonepar is committed to building on that momentum while preserving the culture that defines Robertson. With associates at the centre of our efforts, both teams have been aligning processes and systems thoughtfully, always considering the impact on customer and associate experience.
“Our goal is to enhance the experience for Robertson associates, customers, and vendors,” states Sonepar Canada President Serge Leblanc. “This partnership allows us to accelerate growth while staying true to our shared values of customer focus, vendor collaboration, and strong local presence.”
Looking ahead, a key focus will be expanding Robertson’s digital capabilities. A new website, robust web shop, and mobile app are on the horizon, enabling Robertson to leverage its strong inventory and widen its reach across Canada.
“Joining forces with Sonepar has unlocked new opportunities for Robertson to grow, innovate, and serve our customers even better,” shares Robertson President Rob Thibeault. “Together, we’re building a future rooted in shared values, expanded capabilities, and a commitment to excellence across Canada.”
As we celebrate this milestone, we remain focused on the future — continuing to build on our shared strengths, investing in innovation, and delivering exceptional value to our customers and partners.
About Sonepar:
Sonepar is an independent family-owned company standing as the world leader in B-to-B distribution of electrical equipment, solutions, and services. In 2024, Sonepar achieved sales of €32.5 billion. Present in 40 countries with a dense network of brands, the Group is leading an ambitious transformation to make its customers’ lives easier providing them with an omnichannel experience and sustainable solutions in the building, industry, and energy markets. Sonepar’s 46 000 associates are committed to accelerating the world’s electrification and driven by a shared Purpose: Powering Progress for Future Generations. www.sonepar.com
About Sonepar in Canada:
Sonepar entered Canada in 1984 and has continued to grow through strategic acquisitions and organic growth. Today, Sonepar serves the Canadian market through a network of companies with over 100 locations and 2,500 associates nationwide. For more information, visit www.soneparcanada.com
About Robertson:
Founded in 1952, Robertson has provided service for more than70 years as the leading distributor of electrical, lighting, wire, and utility products. Primarily serving customers in the commercial construction, transit, institutional and government vertical markets with products and services that support new construction, infrastructure updates, building renovation, facility maintenance, repair, operations ("MRO") and original equipment manufacturers ("OEM"). Currently across Canada, Robertson has 20 locations where our over 400 employees serve approximately 5,000 customers.
Press Contact: Shoynear Morrison, Communications Director shoynear.morrison@sonepar.ca