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Charles Ford — The Beginning

Charles Ford founded Ford Electric in 1919 after the First World War and helped establish the company as part of Brockville's growing electrical industry. His work touched many familiar places in the community, and he also served as projectionist at the Capitol Theatre.

In 1958, Ford Electric was involved with a Gold Medallion home featuring electric heat—an example of how quickly electrical technology was changing. Charles's faith, community involvement and commitment to dependable work helped establish the values the company would carry forward. He sold the business in 1958.

Henk Breimer — Quality, Fairness & Keeping Your Word

Under Henk Breimer, Ford Electric continued serving Brockville homes and businesses while adapting to new electrical products and changing customer needs. The company was an early promoter of fluorescent-lighting packages, bringing newer lighting technology to local customers.

Henk was known for quality work, fair pricing and professionalism, but also for a relaxed personality and a good practical joke. The standard he carried forward was simple: do good work, treat people properly and keep your promises.

“Always do an excellent job, always keep your word, and customers will come back.”

Henk Bouwers — Experience Built Over Decades

Henk Bouwers attended electrical trade school in Holland in 1948 and joined Ford Electric in 1954. He became a foreman in 1962 and later took on leadership of the company in 1990.

Over the years, his work took him through plants, schools, churches, stores and countless other projects across Brockville. He believed in looking ahead, speaking plainly, going the extra mile for customers and providing quality work at a fair price. Outside the business, family, church and community remained important parts of his life.

“Electrical work is very challenging and rewarding. I have certainly enjoyed the last 50 years in the trade.”

David Bouwers — Carrying the Standard Forward

David Bouwers carries Ford Electric's long history into the present day, combining the traditions he learned from the generations before him with the changing technology and expectations of today's electrical industry.

One lesson from his father has stayed with him throughout his career: take a few extra minutes and make the job neat. That attention to detail—along with treating customers fairly and standing behind the work—continues to shape how Ford Electric approaches every project.