Value proposition

The People to Ask Since 1926


Ideal Supply is a Canadian company with a distinguished history and deep roots in the towns and cities of southwestern Ontario. It began in 1926 in Listowel, Ontario where the company started as a manufacturer of bread molding machines. Since then, Ideal Supply has evolved into an award-winning sales and distribution company with 31 branches strategically located across southwestern Ontario. Over Ideal’s 90 year history it has reinvented itself many times, consistently predicting opportunities for growth, while strengthening it’s branch operations, logistics and top-notch sales team. A reputation for exceptional service, state of the art products, and a reliable ability to anticipate customer needs have made us the preferred go to distributor for automotive, electrical, and industrial supplies and services. Ideal continues to be one of “Canada’s Best Managed Companies”.

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