gilbert electric has earned a reputation for quality, reliability and safety as a trusted electrical subcontractor for the Tucson market and beyond.51st year now^cent A year old, the company has grown and expanded its capabilities to better serve its customers and community. Gilbert Electric currently boasts the following assistance and expertise: Canon & Wendtis a Phoenix-based electrical contractor founded in 1945.

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Gilbert Electric’s staff of 94 electrical professionals in Southern Arizona and Canon & Wendt’s 651 employees form a strong and dedicated team that keeps each company leading its respective markets. Gilbert Electric now has the latest industry technology and the people to implement it on their team. Some of the new features include Building Information Modeling (BIM) services and a stronger sourcing position by combining the resources and purchasing power of both companies.

“Combining Gilbert Electric and Canon & Wendt Electric expands the reach of both organizations,” said John Costio, divisional manager of Gilbert Electric. “Both companies take pride in the Gilbert and Phoenix metropolitan areas in southern Arizona and Cannon & Wendt’s healthcare and higher education projects in Flagstaff. The addition of our industrial and specialty construction strengths will extend our capabilities statewide with potential in new, currently untapped markets.”

Gilbert Electric currently has staff on projects at Tucson Medical Center, University of Arizona, Raytheon, Portland Cement, CA, and Asarco, as well as ongoing agreements with Pima County, University of Arizona, and Catalina Foothills School District. . These and many other smaller projects and service sectors have established us in Southern Arizona.

“Gilbert Electric and Canon & Wendt share the same philosophy of caring for their employees, and because of that commitment, Canon & Wendt is an Employee Owned Company (ESOP). The decision to merge with Canon & Wendt was made easy,” said Kosutoyo. “In the future, Gilbert Electric employees will be part of an ownership group and their employment hours at Gilbert Electric will count towards entitlement to the ESOP program. And as owners, they will take even more pride in their work and the day-to-day running of their company.”

“Our employee-owners are thrilled to see these two great organizations come together,” said Cannon & Wendt President Shane Snyder. “Our core principles consist of business, customers and community, and this merger will enable us to serve all three more efficiently throughout Arizona. We have and look forward to enriching the lives of more employee owners.”