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Western Canadian

Western Canada’s premier plumbing, heating, and electrical distributor, Bartle & Gibson has over 80 years of experience in supplying the right solutions at the right time.

Supplying the right solutions at the right time with our expert customer care throughout Western Canada, is our mission. To us this means having a deep understanding of what our customers need to be successful and stocking the products and embracing the business practices that meet those needs. We pride ourselves on maintaining long term relationships with our customers, staff and supplier partners by following the principles of honesty, integrity and respect. Our vision is to earn the privilege of becoming the preferred wholesaler by providing superior customer experiences.

— Martin Lower, President & CEO

Serving You Better

Since our opening in 1944, Bartle & Gibson continues to grow, opening new locations throughout Western Canada and adding electrical products to its distribution portfolio.

Our commitment to exemplary customer service has allowed us to grow even more, now offering our products and services in 31 communities throughout BC, Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Northwest Territories. We are a privately owned, 100% Canadian organization that our customers, suppliers, and employees have come to trust for 81 years.

As Western Canada’s premier plumbing, heating, and electrical distributor, Bartle & Gibson has 81 years of experience in supplying the right solutions at the right time. With 31 branches and 3 distribution centres, you can depend on us wherever you are in Western Canada.

Your Premier Wholesaler

Our Mission

Supplying the right solutions at the right time with our expert customer care throughout Western Canada.

Our Vision

Be the preferred wholesaler by providing superior customer experiences.

Our Values

Knowledgeable

Our employees are trained to ensure our customers are receiving the right information to make the right decisions.

Proudly Canadian

We pride ourselves on being 100% independently Canadian owned and operated, to better serve our local communities.

Proactive

Pursuing the latest industry products, trends, and technologies to optimize our service offerings.

Caring

Looking after our employees and customers the way we would want to be looked after.

Dependable

Even in the most pressing moments, we are aiming to be there with timely service and in-stock product.

Collaborative

Working together with our employees, suppliers, and customers, to ensure the best service is being provided.

Milestones

1944

The Beginning

In 1944 Charlie Bartle of Victoria, BC, and Cecil Gibson of Vancouver, BC, each started a store in their respective city, and Bartle & Gibson opened its doors for the first time.

1951

Bartle & Gibson opens the first Edmonton location, making the first move out of lower mainland BC.

1960's

Other branches opened in Edmonton, Calgary, Medicine Hat, Yellowknife, New Westminster, North Vancouver, and Surrey.

Late 1960's

Decision is made to focus on distribution, brass foundry is sold, with cast iron foundry sold in early 1970's.

1983

Bartle & Gibson's Edmonton Head Office is the first location to stock & sell electrical products.

1991

Our first showroom is opened at the Head Office in Edmonton, Alberta

2000

Our Calgary Showroom is opened at the previous 19^th St. location.

Early 2000's

Showroom locations expand into Courtenay, Nanaimo and Victoria, Vancouver Island.

2008

Medicine Hat showroom is opened

2017

Grand Re-Opening of the new West Kelowna Showroom

2019

Bartle & Gibson celebrates 75 years of business.