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Editor's Pick
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IMARK Canada's Jim Taggart Announces Retirement After Successful Career
After a very successful career in many aspects of the electrical industry in Canada, Jim Taggart has announced his retirement effective December 31, 2023. During Jim's seven-year tenure as President, the number of IMARK Canada member distributors doubled. IMARK Canada has commenced the search for Jim's replacement, effective immediately. Jim has agreed to stay on to assist in a smooth transition to new leadership. Read More... |
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Looking Forward
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Greener Electrified Canada
There isn’t a more important time to be in the electrical industry than ‘right now’. Canada’s signing of the Paris agreement, means that we need to reduce GHG emissions by 40 – 45% below 2005 levels by 2030 and reach Net 0 by 2050. The target is aggressive, and outside of the oil and gas sector; transportation, buildings, and heavy industry are the next... Read More... |
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A Journey
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Journey of a Tradeshow Setup
Recently I enjoyed the fun of shipping my tradeshow setup for a show in the southern US that ended up turning into a nightmare that saw my setup go between Canada and the US twice, result in two tradeshows without our setup, and in the end getting it back with the packaging looking like it had been through a mulcher. Thankfully a thick case and wrapping preserved the contents without damage. Read More... |
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Sponsored Content
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To Twist or Not to Twist?
For nearly a century, twist-on connectors have been a staple in electrician’s bags. Their form factor has remained much the same throughout the years. However, there are certain use cases in which twist-on connectors aren’t the best option… Read More |
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Powering Up the Prairies: ECS Winnipeg Expanded Facility Now Open With Increased Capacity
Electrical Cable Supply is thrilled to announce the expansion of its Winnipeg facility, a move geared towards providing an even better experience for customers, and a continued commitment to service excellence. This expansion brings substantial benefits to customers in the prairie region. The increased facility size means ECS can now... Read More... |
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Efficiency Capital and CLEAResult to Launch $75 Million Initiative for Commercial Energy Upgrades
Commercial building owners in Alberta and Saskatchewan will be able to upgrade their buildings with energy-efficient solutions and zero upfront costs. Efficiency Capital, Canada’s first Energy-as-a-Service company, has partnered with CLEAResult, one of the nation’s major energy efficiency solutions providers, to launch this innovative... Read More... |
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Hammond Power Solutions Reports Third Quarter 2023 Financial Results
Hammond Power Solutions Inc. has recently announced its financial results for the third quarter 2023. “The third quarter saw continued strong demand across our portfolio of products and services resulting a record quarterly revenue for the Company. Demand was driven by our custom power units that serve renewable and data... Read More... |
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Signify’s Third Quarter Results 2023
Signify has recently announced the company’s third quarter 2023 results. “In the third quarter, we continued to recover our gross margin, which is a 2023 priority. Operating margin and free cash flow growth were in line with our expectations. While we see persistent weakness in China, in the connected consumer and LED... Read More... |
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Alex Brault Assumes New Role as Lighting and Control Specialist with Contact Delage
Contact Delage are pleased to announce that it’s colleague Alex Brault is changing roles to become Lighting and Control Specialist for the greater Montreal area. This new role will provide better support to Contact Delage’s sales team at electrical distributors and contractors. It will also be a reference source to help you with... Read More... |
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EFC Welcomes New Manufacturer Member: Nidec Motor Canada – Control Techniques
Control Techniques, a Nidec brand, is a global motor control drives specialist with a long entrepreneurship history. Founded in 1972 as KTK in Wales, the vision was to provide a new drive that met the current needs of the market. In 2017, Control Techniques joined the Nidec Corporation, and became part of operations in over... Read More... |
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Live Event
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Solve All Building and Property Management Use-Cases with EV Charging management software
EV Connect's EV charging management software is a platform for managing electricity as a fuel, bringing convenient and reliable EV charging to businesses, property developments, and multifamily buildings everywhere.
The EV Connect platform, empowers site owners, parking lot managers, fleet operators, and utilities to easily manage the complex infrastructure necessary to satisfy the evolving needs of EV drivers. It has grown to be a major provider of electric vehicle charging solutions for commercial, enterprise, hospitality, healthcare, educational, and government facilities. In this webinar EV COnnect will explore how EV charging management solution works , what are benefits and how the solution simplifies the set-up, management, and optimization of charging stations with premium customer service, from installation to driver support. Read More... |
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Toni Hamilton Joins NCS International Co. as New Purchasing and Inventory Manager for Ontario
Join NCS International in welcoming their new Purchasing & Inventory Manager for Ontario, Toni Hamilton. Toni is a certified supply chain management professional with extensive experience. Her forward-thinking, confident decision-making and results-oriented proficiencies will be a valuable addition to NCS’ Ontario business... Read More... |
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Phoenix Contact Canada Receives Prestigious 2023 Milton Chamber of Commerce Sustainability Award
Phoenix Contact Canada is pleased to announce that it has been awarded the prestigious Milton Chamber of Commerce Sustainability Award for 2023. This recognition serves as a testament to the company’s commitment towards forging a sustainable future. Phoenix Contact extends its heartfelt appreciation to Paul Bastel... Read More... |
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Eddy Group Announces EFC Scholarship Winner
Eddy Group Limited is delighted to share that Olivia McCray has been selected as the recipient of the esteemed Eddy Group Limited Electro-Federation Canada (EFC) Scholarship. Olivia’s remarkable achievements and study dedication have earned her this well-deserved honour. The Eddy Group Limited Scholarship, specifically designed for students Read More... |
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Noramco Announces Lloyd Johnson as New Account Manager in Hamilton
Join Noramco in welcoming Lloyd Johnson as their new Account Manager in Hamilton. Lloyd started with Noramco on October 23rd and is well versed in the industry, having twenty plus years of experience in electrical distribution. Lloyd is an excellent communicator with strong interpersonal skills and prides himself on consistently Read More... |
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EFC Welcomes Mackenzie Feindel as New YPN Atlantic Committee Vice Chair
Mackenzie Feindel has been appointed Vice Chair of the YPN Atlantic Committee. Mackenzie has worked in the electrical industry for eight years, six of which have been with S&D Lighting Group, where she is an Associate Partner with the agency. Based in Halifax, NS, Mackenzie travels extensively throughout Atlantic Canada meeting... Read More... |
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KNIPEX Tools Brings to Life the North American Tradesmen in Their New “Master of Craft” Brand Campaign
KNIPEX Tools North America introduces the new “Master of Craft” brand campaign in tandem with this year’s SEMA automotive show in Las Vegas, NV. As a longstanding partner to tradespeople all over the world looking for best-in-class pliers, KNIPEX will begin honoring best-in-class tradesmen who take their work from ordinary to... Read More... |
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Supporting Business
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Unveiling the Power of Electrical Estimating Training
In the world of electrical contracting, precision and accuracy are paramount. From the smallest residential project to the largest commercial or industrial endeavor, electrical estimates are the lifeblood of a successful contracting business. Without accurate estimates, projects can quickly spiral out of control, resulting in financial losses... Read More... |
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Supporting Sustainability
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ABB Contributes to New Report Showing How Industry Can Reduce Global Carbon Emissions by 11% by 2030 While Saving $437 Billion Annually
As industry is facing the unprecedented challenge to meet global decarbonization targets while addressing growing demand, a new report from the Energy Efficiency Movement (EEM) demonstrates how businesses can start acting immediately. The EEM is a global forum founded by ABB, and now consisting of more than 400 organizations, that... Read More... |
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BC Construction Development Cautious in the Face of Economic Pressures and Legislative Delays
Statistics reported in the Fall 2023 BC Construction Association (BCCA) Industry Stat Pack, combined with findings from an economic and policy report published today by the organization, show an industry in dire need of relief in the form of immediate legislative reform. Demand for construction remains high in British Columbia, with major... Read More... |
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STANDATA Variance on Energy Storage Systems in Residential Buildings
Industry has identified concerns regarding Energy Storage System (ESS) requirements. This variance permits the installation of an ESS at a dwelling unit or residential occupancy not exceeding 20 kWh for any single ESS, as an alternative method to the C22.1:21 – Canadian Electrical Code, Part I. The current electrical code, C22.1:21 – Canadian... Read More... |
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Phoenix Celebrates 100 Years
Phoenix Contact Canada hosted an open house event and welcome reception for its key distributors and customers celebrating its 100 Anniversary. Established in Canada in June 1983, the company has grown its team to over 120 employees. Phoenix Contact has committed itself to the Canadian market with... Read More... |
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IBEW NextGen and Women’s Committees See Progress but Plenty of Work Ahead
While celebrating advances made, members of the First District’s NextGen and Women’s committees said plenty of work remains after holding their caucuses at the All Canada Progress Meeting in Toronto in August. Leaders from both groups say they are excited by organizing efforts to grow the IBEW in Canada... Read More... |
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Whitepaper: Safety Culture Excellence and Electrical Safety Innovations
Back in 2018, Panduit, along with local supplier partner Rexel, reached out to the “World’s Premier Entertainment Company” to introduce a safety innovation that would change how absence of voltage testing procedures are performed. This innovation would increase not only productivity but also aide in reducing the number of electrical incidents... Read More... |
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Master Electrician Review of Newly Redesigned IDEAL Auger Bits
Earlier this year, IDEAL Industries launched a new line of single and dual flute auger bits, which IDEAL says are designed to make for a more efficient wood cutting experience. IDEAL’s website lists features like arced cutting edge, coated fluting, nail strike resistance, splinter free cutting, and wet or dry wood cutting. Although we didn’t go so far as to test... Read More... |
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Featured Video
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gesis CLASSIC our connector system for modern electrical installation - Wieland Electric
The gesis CLASSIC plug-in connector system for quick, easy and safe installation, meets all the requirements of modern power distribution.
🔧 Industrially prefabricated and durable components convince with 70% time and 30% cost savings! The comprehensive GST18® product range enables simple, economical and future-proof electrical installation from distribution to the consumer. The object-specific system distributors for decentralised energy supply and building automation complete our installation system on customer request. Watch the video HERE |
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Product Watch
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New products are hitting the market at such a pace that it is often hard to be aware of everything new. Let Canadian Electrical Wholesaler and its sister site Electrical Industry Newsweek help you stay aware of new products and solutions for your customers. Read More... |
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