LuMar Electric

Our Story

From a small garage to over 100 employees, LuMar Electric’s story is one of family, ambition, and unwavering dedication. Discover how two cousins built a trusted name in electrical services across New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island.

In their words

From the first job to 100+ employees

Luc and Mario sat down at Leven Press Studios to tell the story themselves.

Tools and Ladders Organized — LuMar Startup — **Tools and Ladders Organized – LuMar Startup** Tools, conduit, and ladders laid out with precision—early signs of LuMar’s commitment to quality work.

Family Roots and Early Inspiration

Cousins Luc (Lu) Chiasson and Mario (Mar) Leblanc grew up together, but it wasn’t until adulthood that their paths officially crossed in business.

Both inspired by Luc’s father, an experienced electrician, they entered the trade early. Mario, while still in high school, would often spend afternoons helping Luc on job sites.

Their passion for the craft led them to forgo the traditional college route and dive straight into hands-on apprenticeships.

White LuMar Truck and Trailer — Early Business Setup — **White LuMar Truck and Trailer – Early Business Setup** Early evening, one truck, one trailer, and a business ready to take off.

Gaining Experience and a Bigger Vision

After gaining years of industry experience separately, including time working out west in Calgary, Luc and Mario returned home.

They operated their own independent contracting businesses but often collaborated. It didn’t take long before they realized they could build something bigger together.

**Workshop Beginnings at LuMar** The original shop space in action—humble beginnings where big projects started taking shape.

The Birth of LuMar Electric

In 2011, LuMar Electric was born. The name, a blend of “Lu” and “Mar,” was Mario’s idea.

They started humbly, setting up shop in Luc’s garage — proudly referring to it as “the shop” even though it was a modest 15-by-20-foot space.

From the start, they believed in branding and professionalism, plastering the LuMar logo on trucks and equipment.

LuMar Office Setup — Early Days — **LuMar Office Setup – Early Days** Where it all began—LuMar’s first office setup, complete with handwritten job notes and a sea of paperwork.

Hustle, Cold Calls, and First Wins

The early days were fueled by coffee, cold calls, and a lot of hustle.

Luc and Mario worked tirelessly to build relationships, winning clients not just with competitive bids but with genuine enthusiasm and follow-through.

They faced a highly competitive market, but what they lacked in size, they made up for in persistence and passion.

Landing their first large apartment building project was a turning point. Although daunting, they embraced the challenge, believing that the only way to grow was to step into bigger opportunities — even before they felt fully ready.

Organized Trailer — Tools in the Early Days — **Organized Trailer – Tools in the Early Days** A look inside LuMar’s first organized tool trailer—everything had its place, even back then.

Strategic Growth and Diversification

Over time, LuMar expanded, adding departments for residential, commercial, multi-unit development, and service & maintenance.

This diversification allowed them to keep employees working even during market slowdowns.

LuMar Work Trucks — Winter Startup — **LuMar Work Trucks – Winter Startup** Trucks loaded and parked during a brisk winter morning.

A Team Built on Loyalty and Trust

Today, LuMar Electric is proud to have a team of over 100 talented individuals.

Many of their early employees are still with the company — a testament to the strong culture of loyalty, growth, and mutual respect that Luc and Mario fostered from day one.

At LuMar, success is measured not just by the number of projects completed but by the community they’ve built and the opportunities they’ve created for their team.

Gallery

Throwback to the Early Days of LuMar

Take a look behind the scenes at where it all started —from makeshift desks and packed trailers to the first job sites. This gallery is a tribute to the hustle, heart, and humble beginnings that built LuMar Electric.

Admin Desk Setup — LuMar’s Early Office — **Admin Desk Setup – LuMar’s Early Office** Behind the scenes—LuMar’s original admin hub where paperwork met power tools.

Dual Desk Setup — LuMar Origins — **Dual Desk Setup – LuMar Origins** Two desks, one dream—early teamwork that laid the foundation for today’s success.

Workbench and Signage — Early LuMar Days — **Workbench and Signage – Early LuMar Days** The first LuMar signage proudly displayed above the workbench—part breakroom, part command center.

Electrical Materials and Sign — Startup LuMar — **Electrical Materials and Sign – Startup LuMar** Material staging in the shop, complete with the iconic LuMar sign propped and ready to roll.

Trailer Storage — Inside View from Early Days — **Trailer Storage – Inside View from Early Days** Open doors to LuMar’s early mobile storage setup—neat, functional, and always moving.

Trailer Shelving and Supplies — LuMar Startup — **Trailer Shelving and Supplies – LuMar Startup** Crates, gear, and boots—fully stocked and ready for whatever the job demanded.

LuMar Trailers in Driveway — Startup Phase — **LuMar Trailers in Driveway – Startup Phase** LuMar’s early trailers staged in a quiet driveway—ready to deploy to the next big job.

LuMar Jobsite Vehicles — Startup Days — **LuMar Jobsite Vehicles – Startup Days** The LuMar fleet gearing up at a residential project—showing up strong from day one.

Careers

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Two LuMar Electric electricians talking on site