About us

ABOUT US

Established in 1967, R. W. Electric is one of Eastern Ontario’s most recognized electrical contractors. R. W. Electric has provided hundreds of industrial, commercial, institutional and residential customers with a wide range of professional and electrical related services.

This independently-run family business was founded in 1967 by Roy Hodgson and his son Walter Hodgson. During these early years the company mainly focused on residential projects. As the company’s reputation and presence grew throughout the Kingston and surrounding region, business expanded into commercial projects which now accounts for a
large portion of our business.

Today, R. W. Electric offers clients a wide range of services through its diverse operations. Our fleet of equipment and employees with broad skill sets allow us to complete any project from start to finish. This flexibility allows us to streamline our process so that we are only working with our own crews, at a schedule and budget that meets the needs of our customers.

With over 55 years of experience, R.W. Electric has earned a loyal following of clientele who rely on us for our electrical expertise and unwavering dedication to completing projects of the highest quality. A large portion of our business comes from repeat customers, and referrals from clients and contractors in other fields. We work with individual clients, as well as other electrical contractors requiring our specialty services.

R.W sits on 7acres of land, allowing us to keep inventory of almost every item and type of material that we would use for construction and repairs. From poles, all sizes of conductors, every type of electrical device and every kind of fixture. We have the resources to perform almost any project promptly. The property also allows us to house all the necessary equipment to cover our scope, including 1/2-3/4 ton trucks, bucket trucks, RBDs, roll-off/dump trucks, all type of trailers, excavators, back hoes, skid steers, barges, etc.

As of January 1st, 2022, R.W. Electric was purchased and partnered with KROON Electric out of Ottawa, Ontario. KROON has been in business over 40 years and specializes in high/medium/low voltage maintenance and asset management. They excel in electrical field maintenance, inspections and repairs and bring an added layer of specialized expertise to the R.W. capabilities matrix.

Kroon also has an in-house engineering and quality control department therefore we can deliver full electrical, engineering, quality control and intensive reporting production all within our capabilities.

R.W. Electric is now in its third generation, with Walter’s son, Bob Hodgson as the President of Business Procurement, Colin Mercier as Director of Technical Accounts and Sebastian Kroon as Operations Manager. Colin comes from a specialized High and Medium voltage background, specializing in Pole Line and Substation construction and maintenance while Sebastian has spent his entire career with KROON Electric dedicated to electrical asset management and maintenance on all voltage levels and distribution systems.

R.W. Electric employs 20 dedicated staff, who all play an integral part in the success of the business and share the same commitment to quality and service as the owners. Combined with KROON Electric’s 85 staff members, the partnership provides a level of electrical knowledge, experience, equipment and capabilities that are unmatched.

The company continues to expand and branch out into other services, but R.W. Electric remains committed to providing clients with the same high-quality workmanship and efficient service that has got us to where we are today. With our diverse line of services, industry experience and widespread knowledge of electrical applications, the company has the ability to complete a wide variety of installation and service projects.