Wesco Opens State-of-the-Art Facility in Eastern Canada to Support Influx of Megaprojects in the Region
October 24, 2024
Wesco International has recently announced the grand opening of a new state-of-the-art facility on Higney Avenue in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada, making this the largest facility of any distributor in the Atlantic region.
The new building, facilitated by Touchette Real Estate, a division of Groupe Touchette, will feature Wesco’s comprehensive suite of services and solutions including electrical, communications, security, utility, broadband and safety under one roof, giving customers access to best-in-class vendors, products and expertise for their complex projects.
This investment underscores Wesco’s commitment to the region and the hardworking people who power progress. Wesco will also continue operations at the Troop Avenue facility to support the burgeoning needs of the Canadian market. To learn more about their Canadian operations, visit here.
As the demands of new, complex projects evolve, Wesco is committed to providing a modernized approach to service and support, fortifying its position as a leading supply chain solutions provider, and with this new facility, doubling down on its commitment to Eastern Canada. This commitment comes as more than $171 billion in construction projects are poised to break ground in 2025. From national shipbuilding to data centers, healthcare facilities to water plants, Wesco understands the intricacies of this region’s construction market and offers the global awareness and proven capabilities needed to effectively meet local requirements. The new 75,000-square-foot building also allows Wesco to host in-person collaboration and training sessions for customers, suppliers and the community at large.
With more than 100 years of experience across 800 branches, warehouses and sales offices in 50 countries worldwide, Wesco is uniquely suited to deliver the white-glove service and modern solutions needed to meet this region’s growing project demands.
“We are pleased to expand our presence in Halifax and extend our world-class services and solutions to even more customers and suppliers across the region,” said Michael Gross, Vice President and General Manager, Canada, Wesco. “With more than a century of experience delivering ingenuity to customers worldwide, we are uniquely prepared to address the growing demands of large, complex projects. As the sophistication and volume of megaprojects increase across the country, Wesco is the trusted partner contractors need to help ensure timely and efficient execution.”
