One of Canada's Best Managed Companies

Surrey, BC – May 14th, 2026 – EB Horsman & Son (EBH), one of Western Canada’s fastest-growing, employee-owned full-line electrical distributors, is proud to announce it has once again been recognized as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies for 2026, maintaining its Platinum Club distinction.

Canada’s Best Managed Companies program launched over 30 years ago, is the nation’s leading business awards program, dedicated to recognizing excellence in Canadian-owned and managed companies. It honours outstanding leadership in strategy, innovation, culture, ESG, and financial performance, remaining one of the most respected awards for business excellence in Canada.

“We are honoured to be recognized among Canada’s Best Managed Companies for 15+ years. This milestone reflects the strength of our leadership and continues to guide how we plan and operate our business.” said Tyson Carvell, VP of Marketing at EB Horsman & Son.

EB Horsman has continued to invest in strategic growth and operational capacity across Western Canada. A major milestone includes the advancement of the Distribution Centre in Alberta, the company’s second distribution centre, designed to strengthen supply chain efficiency, improve product availability, and support future expansion. EBH continues to expand its presence in Northern Alberta with the addition of a Grande Prairie branch, strengthening regional coverage and customer service capabilities. Alongside these investments, the company continues to enhance its digital platforms and employee development initiatives, while deepening engagement through its Employee Share Ownership Program (ESOP)—reinforcing a culture rooted in accountability, service, and long-term thinking. Strong collaboration with supplier partners remains central to ensuring customers have access to the right products and solutions as industry needs evolve.

“Best Managed winners such as EB Horsman & Son exemplify the highest standards of Canadian business leadership,” said Lorrie King, Partner at Deloitte Private and Co-Leader of Canada’s Best Managed Companies program. “These companies continue to strengthen their organizations through innovation, purpose-driven leadership, and a clear focus on long-term impact.”

“Organizations like EB Horsman & Son consistently demonstrate resilience, sound strategy, and a genuine commitment to their people,” added Derrick Dempster, Partner at Deloitte Private. “We’re proud to recognize their sustained performance in an increasingly complex business environment.”

The Canada’s Best Managed Companies designation is awarded through a rigorous and independent evaluation process led by a panel of judges and supported by program sponsors including Deloitte Private, CIBC, The Globe and Mail, Norton Rose Fulbright, EDC, and TMX Group.                                                                       

Canada’s Best Managed Companies continues to be the mark of excellence for Canadian-owned and managed companies. Every year since the launch of the program in 1993, hundreds of entrepreneurial companies have competed for this designation in a rigorous and independent process that evaluates their management skills and practices.

The awards are granted on four levels:

1. Canada’s Best Managed Companies new winner (one of the new winners selected each year);
2. Canada’s Best Managed Companies winner (award recipients that have re-applied and successfully retained their Best Managed designation for two additional years, subject to annual operational and financial review);
3. Gold Standard winner (after three consecutive years of maintaining their Best Managed status, these winners have demonstrated their commitment to the program and successfully retained their award for 4-6 consecutive years);
4. Platinum Club member (winners that have maintained their Best Managed status for seven years or more).

Program sponsors are Deloitte Private, CIBC, The Globe and Mail, Salesforce and TMX Group. For more information, visit www.bestmanagedcompanies.ca.

Founded in 1900, E.B. Horsman & Son (EBH) is the largest independent, employee and family-owned electrical distributor in Western Canada. Headquartered in Surrey, British Columbia, EBH operates from 20+ branches, 2 corporate offices, and 2 distribution centres in South Surrey and Northwest Edmonton. EBH provides an extensive range of electrical, industrial, lighting, data communications, automation, controls, motion, & process instrumentation products, complemented by specialized services such as technical support, training, and inventory management. Recognized as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies, EBH is committed to excellence in serving its customers. For more information, visit www.ebhorsman.com or email info@ebhorsman.com.