FEBRUARY 2026 it,” he says. “Sometimes there may be situations where the preferred product isn’t available, but we’ll always have a second option available in the meantime. Even if we don’t have your typical go-to product, we’re going to have an option available to solve whatever problem you have when you come into our doors.” Moving forward, Emco Stratford’s goal is to grow on all sides of the business, and they believe their main obstacle is simply awareness. On the showroom side, especially, Joshua says they get a lot of people walking in and saying “I had no idea you were here.” To address that awareness challenge, the Stratford team is now in the process of executing a marketing plan based around: social media (which they have now hired someone to manage); community involvement (i.e. sponsoring youth sports); and more visible public branding (they used to do their deliveries in a plain white truck, now they have a wrap on it advertising Emco Stratford.) When it comes to their wholesale business, meanwhile, Joshua plans to spend more time on the road meeting current and prospective customers. His belief is straightforward – once contractors experience the service, communication, and in-stock reliability, they’ll expand their business with Emco Stratford. Most importantly, Joshua says that the Stratford PC will continue demonstrating the advantages of Emco’s decentralized model – local leadership empowered to tailor their business to the needs of their market; a team that operates as true partners; and a culture that values listening, accountability, and long-term relationships. As long as those values are in place, he is confident Emco will continue to grow and achieve success, in Stratford as well as in PCs all across Canada. Rheem Canada provides industry-leading water heating and HVAC solutions engineered for performance, reliability, and efficiency. Backed by strong contractor support and innovation, Rheem products are built to meet the demands of modern residential and commercial projects.
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