Brown & Marshall Electric | 55th Anniversary
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BROWN & MARSHALL ELECTRIC TURNS 55
Brown & Marshall Electric’s roots as an Edmonton corporation go very deep. Cofounders James Brown and Dave Marshall launched the company in 1948 and incorporated in 1960. During the 50s and 60s, they found themselves running one of the biggest electrical contracting firms in Edmonton. Today, company president Jeff Dux continues their innovative and entrepreneurial spirit.
Following a desire to be his own boss, Dux purchased Brown & Marshall in 1997. At that time, the company was located on the north side of Edmonton. Four years ago, thanks to Brown & Marshall’s rapid expansion, Dux moved the operation to the current location on Parsons Road to take advantage of increased work and office space.
The location and staff may have changed since the 50s, but the many things Brown & Marshall stands for have not. “Quality service, reliability and dependability,” says Dux firmly, explaining just a few of the attributes that contribute to the company’s success. “Our main niche is institutional and commercial with some
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light industrial. The quality of our work is what sets us apart from our competitors.” Dux is also very proud of their outstanding safety record and ensures all the staff are updated as core-certified contractors able to work on live (electrified) equipment. Brown & Marshall works closely with the University of Alberta (U of A), a relationship they secured in the late 90s – an ongoing position that is still active today. “That is when we had the backing to say we got our foot in the door,” smiles Dux as he remembers how he felt when he learned the company would be working longterm for the U of A. The large project is just one of many locations and buildings to experience the Brown & Marshall touch, as the company services all of Western Canada, with 90 per cent of their
Business In Edmonton Magazine | April 2015
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