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Editor's Message
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In this issue of Canadian Electrical Wholesaler Elle Bremmer discusses an equitable workforce with Anna Schlegel, Global VO at Procore and we continue to discuss the successful return of tradeshows this season. We also take some time to look ahead and at the changes happening around the industry over the last two weeks. Enjoy |
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Workforce Considerations
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A Global and Equitable Workforce on the Job Site: a Discussion with Anna Schlegel, Global Vice President at Procore
Diversity, equity, and inclusion. These three buzzwords are flying all over our industry right now. I sat down with Procore’s VP of Global, Anna Schlegel, who offered up her unique perspective on what DEI efforts mean to her, to the industry, and how Procore is working hard as a construction industry leader to implement best practices to support... Read More... |
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Show Return
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ElectriFest Comes Roaring Back after Six Years
ElectriFest is Nedco’s largest selling show, and it certainly showed. Nedco put a lot of effort into providing a great atmosphere for attendees. Along with a good mix of vendors, info sessions, the event also featured a number of live acts and performances that made for an interesting day. Canadian Electrical Wholesaler, Electrical Industry News Week... Read More... |
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Sponsored Content
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Finding Balance: The Role of Balance of System in Delivering More Efficient and Cost-Effective PV Installations
Over the past decade, the story of utility-scale solar has been one of increasing energy efficiency and decreasing costs. But as photovoltaic (PV) technology matures, these gains are seeing diminishing returns. There have been huge leaps in technology and drops in cost across the entire solar balance of system (BOS), not just in panels and inverters. BOS typically encompasses everything but the solar panel module itself: inverters, racking and trackers, cable management, batteries, and storage, even software and labor costs. Read More... |
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Looking Forward
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Endress+Hauser’s Annual Media Conference 2023: Change is the Only Constant
Endress+Hauser recently concluded their Annual Media Conference in Basel, Switzerland on April 4th, 2023. Like past media conferences, they reviewed the previous financial year and provided an outlook for the current financial year. But this conference was special: It was the last press conference Klaus Endress would take part in as President of... Read More... |
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Looking Bright
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Get Better Lighting, Save Energy, and Enjoy Hassle-Free Installation with Solar Streetlights available at Guillevin Greentech
As one of the largest distributors of renewable energy solutions in Canada, Guillevin Greentech is proud to offer its customers cost-effective solutions with its solar streetlights. This superior technology provides municipalities with better lighting and ease of installation. Le monde de l’électricité en ligne spoke with Guillevin Greentech’s experts... Read More... |
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Leviton Announces New Representation for Lighting Controls Products
Recently, Jean-Francois Gravel, Director of Sales in Eastern Canada for Leviton, released an announcement wishing to inform customers of a change to Leviton’s sales representation for lighting controls products. Effective April 30, 2023, For-Trem is no longer representing Leviton Canada and its controls portfolio. Leviton Canada thanks For-Trem for... Read More... |
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Sonepar Appoints Reina Ohol to Senior Vice President of Human Resources for North America
Sonepar is proud to announce that Reina Ohol has been promoted from Sonepar Canada’s Vice President of Human Resources to Sonepar North America’s Senior Vice President of Human Resources. With over 20 years of HR experience, having worked for public global conglomerates as well as privately held organizations in Australia, India, and Canada... Read More... |
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Sponsored Content
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The wait is finally over! IDEAL Electrical is excited to introduce their totally redesigned line of auger bits.
Available in single or dual flute models, these augers can easily conquer a stack of up to nine 2x4s*! With advanced features including an arced cutting edge and coated fluting, these auger drill bits are an efficient wood cutting solution for electricians.
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Vigilent Acquires SynapSense Business from Panduit to Enhance Customer Value and Accelerate Growth
Vigilent recently announced it has acquired SynapSense® from Panduit® Corp. SynapSense was founded in 2006 and acquired by Panduit in 2014. Vigilent is a leader in using IoT sensors, machine learning, and AI control software to dynamically optimize cooling in data centers and telecom facilities. The combined businesses will provide even... Read More... |
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Mysa Announces Acquisition of Assets from Zen Ecosystems
Mysa, the Newfoundland & Labrador-based market leader in smart thermostats for high voltage electric heating and cooling, has announced its acquisition of the intellectual property of Zen Ecosystems, a company specializing in smart thermostats for central heating and cooling and commercial energy management solutions. Mysa’s first... Read More... |
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Leviton Sells High-Performance Cable Business to Amokabel, Focusing on the Specialty Cable Market
Leviton Manufacturing UK Limited announced that it has completed the sale of its Brand-Rex High Performance Cables factory to Amo Special Cables Limited. Amo Special Cables is part of the Amokabel group, a Scandinavian cable group that manufactures a wide spectrum of wires, cables and overhead conductors. The Brand-Rex High Performance Cable... Read More... |
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City Electric Supply Announcing 2023 Scholarship Available Through EFC
In accordance with the corporate mission, City Electric Supply [CES] continues to offer areas of opportunity and pursue future success that contributes to the electrical industry. That is why CES is offering a $3,500 scholarship to one individual currently enrolled in a post-secondary institute with a minimum of one year completed. The opportunity applies... Read More... |
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HPS Quarter 1 2023 Financial Results
Hammond Power Solutions Inc. a manufacturer of dry-type transformers, power quality products and related magnetics, has recently announced its financial results for the first quarter 2023. “Following a robust 2022, we are starting 2023 off on the right foot with continued growth. Quotation activity is up significantly... Read More... |
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Wesco International Reports Record First Quarter 2023 Results
Wesco International has recently announced its results for the first quarter of 2023. "After delivering an exceptional performance in 2022, we're off to a strong start this year and once again set new first quarter company records for sales, backlog, margin and profitability. The power of our increased scale, industry... Read More... |
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Electrical Safety
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"Verifying De-energization - Time to Get Serious" webinar Presented by I-Gard Corporation
Keeping employees safe at work has to be responsibility number one for any company and yet electrical incidents continue to occur yearly despite awareness campaigns and best efforts. A number of these incidents occur due to unintended contact with energized conductors and one root cause could be the standard Test Before Touch approach that relies on using a meter and opening the electrical cabinet door. Read More... |
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ABB Completes Acquisition of Siemens Low Voltage NEMA Motor Business
ABB recently announced it has completed its acquisition of the Siemens low voltage NEMA motor business. The transaction was originally announced August 11, 2022, and financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. The business employs around 600 people and generated revenues of approximately $63 million... Read More... |
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Volkswagen’s New Electric Vehicle Battery Plant in Ontario Will Create Thousands of New Jobs
From mining critical minerals to building batteries and cars, Ontario and Canada continue to attract historic, transformational investments across the electric vehicle supply chain to secure more good-paying jobs for workers today and for decades to come. Last month, Ontario and Canada secured a historic investment from... Read More... |
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E.B. Horsman & Son Wins AD Electrical 2022 ALL-IN Member of the Year Award
The prestigious AD Electrical – Canada ALL-IN Member of the Year award recognizes and celebrates the member that went above and beyond in their commitment to, and participation in, AD initiatives and programs, while sustaining an ardent dedication to supporting AD supplier partners through continued growth... Read More... |
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ECS Re-qualified as One of Canada’s Best Managed Companies with Platinum Designation
Electrical Cable Supply (ECS) are proud to announce that they have been re-certified as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies with the prestigious Platinum designation for the 6th year in a row. This is the highest accolade in the Best Managed program, and is a testament to the hard work, dedication, and commitment... Read More... |
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Stelpro Maintains its Position in the Best Managed Companies Platinum Club
Stelpro is proud to announce that it has maintained its Canada’s Best Managed Companies Platinum Club member status for the ninth year in a row. The Canada’s Best Managed Companies program, which is celebrating its 30th anniversary, recognizes excellence in privately owned Canadian companies. To achieve this designation, companies... Read More... |
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Best Managed Companies Celebrates 30 Years of Privately-Owned Business Excellence in Canada
Deloitte Canada is delighted to announce the winners of the 2023 Canada’s Best Managed Companies awards. Celebrating thirty years, the program is the nation’s longest-standing initiative to recognize leading privately-owned Canadian companies. The 486 recipients, which include thirty new member companies, credit their success... Read More... |
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Product Awareness
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