Rittal beefs up distribution team with Franklin Empire

Oct. 20, 2017 – Enclosure solutions manufacturer Rittal Systems is welcoming Franklin Empire to its distribution/partner network in Canada.

With a family history dating back to the 1940s and a distribution network in Ontario and Quebec, Franklin Empire Inc. is a large independently owned electrical distributor in Canada, renowned for its manufacturing automation systems.

Tim Rourke, Rittal Systems president, said, “Franklin Empire is known for their expertise in the electrical distribution industry, as well as in manufacturing and processing automation. Rittal Systems is confident that partnering with Franklin will expand our reach to new areas and industries, and will be a win-win for our customers.”

“Rittal’s many years of experience both globally and locally, as well as their level of quality and innovation, will enable us to offer high value solutions to our customers. We are confident that Rittal’s extensive product line will complement offerings for our key suppliers, and offer a more holistic solution to the end customer,” said Michael Almeida, Franklin Empire general manager.