GridSmartCity Advances Grid Modernization with New Corporate Partners: CES Transformers & Landis+Gyr
September 8, 2026
GridSmartCity is pleased to announce CES Transformers and Landis+Gyr as its newest corporate partners, effective September 1, 2026.
Ontario’s electricity sector is undergoing significant transformation driven by electrification, digital technologies, and growing customer expectations. To support this evolution, utilities require both modern grid infrastructure and intelligent technologies that improve visibility, reliability, and operational performance. By welcoming CES Transformers and Landis+Gyr to the GridSmartCity partner community, GridSmartCity continues to expand the expertise available to member utilities as they prepare for the future of energy.
The additions bring GridSmartCity’s total partner roster to 50, a major milestone for the organization.
“We are excited to welcome CES Transformers and Landis+Gyr to GridSmartCity,” said Art Skidmore, President of GridSmartCity. “Both organizations are recognized leaders in areas that are critical to the modernization of Ontario’s distribution system. From transformer solutions that strengthen grid infrastructure to advanced metering and energy management technologies that provide greater visibility and control, these partnerships bring valuable knowledge and innovation to our collaborative network. “
About Landis+Gyr
Trusted by more than 2,000 utilities worldwide, Landis+Gyr is a global energy technology company connecting data, devices, and decisions to power resilient, intelligent energy for utilities and critical infrastructure. With a deep commitment to sustainability, ease of use, flexibility, and long-term partnerships, Landis+Gyr delivers solutions that are purpose-built, field-proven, and future-ready, helping utilities serve their communities with confidence.
About CES Transformers
CES Transformers is a Canadian manufacturer specializing in the design and production of distribution and power transformers for utility, renewable energy, industrial, and infrastructure applications. With a commitment to quality, reliability, and innovation, CES Transformers provides critical equipment that helps ensure the safe and efficient delivery of electricity while supporting the ongoing modernization of electrical systems.
About GridSmartCity
GridSmartCity brings together 50 partner organizations, including 21 local distribution companies, alongside innovators, commercial entities, academia, government, and industry stakeholders. Collectively, its LDC members manage more than $4.37 billion in assets and deliver electricity to over 1.2 million customers across 60+ Ontario communities. Since 2009, GSC has provided a proven collaborative framework that helps local utilities improve efficiency, reduce costs, and accelerate innovation—while keeping community needs at the centre.
