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CMN ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS
Celebrates 30 Years of Connecting Edmonton’s Homes and Businesses By Nerissa McNaughton
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MN Electrical Systems Ltd. provides home automation, theatre room setups, security systems, new home wiring, and electrical renovations in homes and offices. The company was launched in 1989 by Clem Gratton. “He was working for another electrical firm and wanted to start his own business,” explains Clem’s son, Michael, who spent his summers in his father’s shop before officially joining the company in 1995
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and becoming its CEO in 2000. “He had some potential clients lined up, so he went ahead and started down that route.” It was the right path. This year CMN celebrates its 30th anniversary. CMN Electrical was a family business from the start. The name stands for Clem, Michael and Nick – the father and his two sons. Michael notes that some cousins and school friends were also involved, and most of the staff have, for the most part, been around between 20-25 years, which unofficially makes them part of the family. “We have strong, long-term ties with our original builders too,” Michael smiles. “For example, we’ve been working with Park Royal and Kimberly Homes for over 25 years, and have been with our other builders for, on average, 10 to 20 years.” Over the past 30 years, CMN Electrical always moved with the times. As systems changed and smart homes grew in popularity, CMN took charge and remained at the forefront of the industry. Nick’s home doubles as a show suite demonstrating how CMN Electrical Systems Ltd. | Celebrating 30 Years
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