The Sonepar Advantage
Your local connection to the world’s leading electrical, industrial, and safety distributor
To ensure we continue to offer you the highest levels of service, Sesco capitalized on the opportunity to become a member of Sonepar Canada Inc. Sonepar is a worldwide electrical distributor represented by over 160 companies operating in 36 countries on five continents. In Canada, Sonepar’s family of companies includes CenturyVallen, Gescan, Lumen, Osso, Sesco, and Texcan.
Being a part of Sonepar means that Sesco can benefit from its financial strength and international presence. This allows us to focus on the needs of our customers and develop tools that make doing business with us even easier. We are also able to tap into a network of experts; working with other Sonepar companies to create tailor-made solutions for our customers… that’s the Sonepar Advantage!
Sonepar Canada at a Glance
- 6 Operating Companies
- 1400+ Associates
- 95 Branches
- In Canada Since 1984
- One Motto: Being Close to the Customer
Sonepar Canada Group of Companies
With over 400 associates and 21 branches, Century Vallen is well positioned to service your local, regional and/or national Industrial, MRO and Safety supply-chain management requirements. In business since 1937, Century Vallen joined Sonepar in 2008 and continues to conduct business in the best interest of customers and employees by providing reliable, high quality service.
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With 27 branches across the country, Gescan focuses on industrial accounts and contractors throughout the west and on automation and control products in Ontario. In 1989 Sonepar bought Gescan and in turn it has grown into a company that goes beyond product delivery to become a world-class business partner.
Based in Quebec, Lumen has over 500 employees in 27 branches including specialized consultants in the fields of Automation, Industrial Wire & Cable, Lighting and Telecom. In 1984, Sonepar entered Canada and Lumen became their 4th international acquisition.
Osso Electric Supplies is an electrical wholesaler founded providing outstanding service to industrial, commercial and residential customers. Osso Electric is also involved in renewable energy with Sonepar Canada’s Blueway group, designing and installing turn-key solar energy solutions.
SESCO is a full line electrical distributor serving residential, commercial and industrial contractors in the Greater Toronto Area. Established in 1922, we have five branches in and around the city. Our team of experienced and knowledgeable staff strive to provide the best quality service at all times – at our counters, with our deliveries and through our project quotation and coordination.
With 7 branches in Canada, Texcan is one of Canada’s largest wire, cable and data communication distributors. Since joining Sonepar in 2001, Texcan has renewed its commitment to superior customer service and made it the number one reason for customers to choose Texcan over it’s competition.
