Welcome, Toronto! Sixth CES Fulfillment Center Opens in Canada
Without the right supports in place, logistics can get complicated quickly. This is where fulfillment centers come in, the hubs for all of the processes needed to get a product from City Electric Supply (CES) to the end customer.
CES strategically places fulfillment centers in key regions, enabling branches to fulfill orders quickly so that customers can finish the job on time, every time. Often, these centers allow the company to complete orders within a single day, proving that fulfillment centers have proven to be well worth the investment.
A strategic expansion
CES is proud to announce the launch of its sixth North American fulfillment center in Toronto, Ontario. The company’s first Canadian fulfillment center opened its doors in early 2024, following others in:
• Jacksonville, Florida (2018)
• Charlotte, North Carolina (2018)
• Fort Worth, Texas (2022)
• Las Vegas, Nevada (2022)
• Indianapolis, Indiana (2022)
Each center helps to improve the CES supply chain, providing backstock and unique materials that help branches optimize space and deliver on the company’s promise that “same day is better than next day.”
Toronto is an important addition to the CES network. After evaluating factors like branch density and logistics, it became clear to Antonaros that this new center would improve the company’s ability to service its northern branches quickly.
Spanning 157,000 square feet, the Toronto center is the largest CES fulfillment center to date — proof of the branches’ growing demand and commitment to continuous improvement.
Spotlight on supply chain efficiency
A key feature of any CES fulfillment center is branches’ ability to access the equipment they need, when they need it. From wire services to the company’s in-house TAMCO Group products, the centers can handle a wide range of items — making sure customers can deliver the full spectrum of electrical solutions.
Antonaros shared that the goal is to drive efficiencies. For example, CES has consolidated its vendor base for certain products like boxes, covers, and fittings — moving much of that business in-house with TAMCO. This not only strengthens the company’s internal supply chain but also allows fulfillment centers to respond more quickly to individual branch needs.
These centers are true hubs of innovation. The Toronto facility includes state-of-the-art automation designed to speed up processes, reduce errors, and better serve branches and customers.
Antonaros shared that CES is also working on implementing an automated wire machine, which will be introduced in Jacksonville by early 2025.
A celebration of continuous improvement
“We’re working to continuously improve our product and service to the customer,” he shared. “That is something we preach and live by. We’re always working to listen and understand how we can take feedback and apply it to identify new value-added services.”
The Toronto fulfillment center is a testament to the speed, quality, and service CES is known for. With unmatched customer service and personalized support, CES aims to empower local communities to reach their highest level of success.
“Local branches are the reason we do what we do,” said Antonaros. “They’re why our business is successful and continues to grow at the pace it does.”
Fulfillment centers like the latest in Toronto are evidence of this — and with Canada now on the map, the future looks brighter than ever.
