PEOPLE.

PRODUCTS.

PRIDE.

SINCE 1906

Original 1903 logo for Empire Brass. A bulldog standing on the British flag, surrounded by a circle and leaves.
1930 logo, stylized text saying "Quality Emco Brass Goods"
1946 logo, text spelling out Emco inside an oblong hexagon
1957 logo, text spelling out Emco inside an oval set on top of a triangle
1970 logo, text spelling out Emco inside an oval
2003 logo, Emco 100 written above people, products, pride since 1906
1903 certificate of incorporation

 

Founded as the Empire Manufacturing Company Limited in London, Ontario in 1906, Emco Corporation is one of the oldest members of the construction market in Canada. On May 28, 2016, we celebrated 110 years of business success! This is no small accomplishment for a company that has witnessed two world wars and the Great Depression.

The key to EMCO’s business has been our people. Our business is driven by Profit Centres which operate at the local level, led by world-class leaders.

We have a network of over 250 Profit Centres thanks to the entrepreneurial spirit of our people. Our Profit Centres are strategically located and represent the top product lines in our industry. They are set up to ensure we always provide excellent service to our customers.

EMCO Corporation is one of Canada’s largest integrated distributors of products for the construction industry. EMCO offers products in the distinct categories of plumbing, waterworks, industrial and HVAC. We strive to satisfy the needs of our customers with a focused product assortment, transported and sold through an extensive network of Profit Centres, distribution warehouses and showrooms across Canada.

 

OUR MISSION

Emco strives to provide world-class service at every location, every day. We want to earn – and keep – your business and we’re committed to supporting your needs long term. We’re not just saying this. Our legacy goes back a century! And, today, we continue to offer the people, places and products to back those commitments up.

Our mission is to be the first choice distributor for:

  • Our partners
  • Our business owners and homeowners
  • Our neighbours
  • Our communities

OUR VISION

Total customer satisfaction…always.

At Emco, we believe every customer’s needs are important and unique and we use this as a guiding principle to stock our shelves. We understand your time is limited. You need a one-stop-shop with depth and breadth to meet your diverse needs. We get it…and we’ve got it! We carry a wide array of plumbing, HVAC, industrial and waterworks supplies from leading manufacturers.

What’s more, we understand you’ve got to trust the people you work with. Our team goes the extra mile to get the job done and provide quality products. We’ve also got more than a century of experience we draw on for anything else you need. Technical advice and training? Check! After-hours emergency supply? No problem! We’re dedicated to helping you succeed.

CORE VALUES

Fairness and Caring image of cupped hands holding a judicial scale
Trust and Respect image of a handshake
Generous Listening image of an ear with 3 lines extending outwards
Straight Talk image of a speech bubble with 3 horizontal lines indicating text

Fairness and Caring
Doing the right thing and being committed to the success of others. Showing others by our words and actions that we genuinely care about them personally and professionally.

Trust and Respect
Acting with integrity and leading by example. Always doing what we say we are going to do. Being trusting and respectful of others.

Generous Listening
Listening carefully and deeply to ensure we fully understand each other. Being open to new ideas. Suspending our judgments in a way that encourages others to share their opinions and allows us to hear what others are truly saying.

Straight Talk
Respectfully saying the things we really mean in a timely manner and in the spirit of fairness and support of others. Providing feedback and being committed to having the conversations that are needed.