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Editor's Message
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This issue looks toward the future with articles that discuss how the industry is moving toward sustainability with digitization, how distributors are handling the transition to new technologies, and the future of the workforce. You’ll also find some financial results from the second quarter, as well as an active Changing Scene. And make sure to scroll down to see news from this year’s German Technology Day. Cheers!
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Sustainability
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The Future Is Digital: How Industry Is Moving Towards Sustainability
While climate change is top of mind for everyone, industry plays a critical role. As the biggest consumer of natural resources and the largest source of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, industry faces a major challenge. How can we lower emissions and reduce resource consumption while delivering more productivity... Read More... |
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Supporting Contractors
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New Webinar Series from Gescan: Contractors Corner
Gescan has partnered with manufacturers and industry experets to keep contractors informed on the latest advancements in technology, new product and training opportunities, electrical business solutions and much more. Contractors Corner: Powering the future – Unveiling Siemens Twin AFCI and Plug on Neutral... Read More... |
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How Prepared Are Distributors for the Future?
Mark Lien, LC, CLEP, CLMC, HBDP, LEED AP and President of Augmented Illumination, knows a thing or two about lighting technology. Not only does he serve on multiple industry boards and executive committees on the topic, but he also has experience managing the educational centers for Hubbell and Cooper. Just a couple weeks... Read More... |
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True North Solutions Expands into Alberta’s Heartland Region
True North Solutions, through its True North Instrument and Electrical Services Field Services team, has announced its geographic expansion into the Industrial Heartland Region of Alberta. This regional presence will serve as a base for the continued service of True North’s new and existing clients in the region. Jonathan Kelly, who is... Read More... |
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Current has Chosen Contact Delage to Represent its Lighting and Controls Product Lines in Quebec, Canada
Current selects Contact Delage to represent its HLI, GLI and Roadway brand portfolios as the agent for the Province of Quebec. Contact Delage will help Current drive specification of its advanced lighting and connected controls portfolio through its team of experts that are fully committed to serving customers with the most innovative... Read More... |
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Congratulations to Melissa Kalocsai: The New Leviton Territory Manager for Okanagan and North BC 2023
With her exemplary professionalism and strong work ethics, Melissa Kalocsai has earned a well-deserved promotion from Project Specialist to Territory Manager for the Okanagan & North BC area. Her extensive experience spanning many years in the electrical industry will undoubtedly prove invaluable in elevating Leviton's sales... Read More... |
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Omron Honours RS Group as National Partner of the Year
RS Group was announced by industrial automation solutions provider Omron Automation Americas as its National Partner of the Year for 2022. As a global omni-channel provider of product and service solutions for designers, builders and maintainers of industrial equipment and operations, RS has demonstrated... Read More... |
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Colonial Electric Supply Joins Growing List of IDEA Exchange Managed Services Customers Streamlining EDI Processes
Colonial Electric Supply has partnered with IDEA Exchange Managed Services. By leveraging IDEA Exchange Managed Services, Colonial Electric Supply aims to streamline its EDI processes, enhance efficiency, and foster stronger business relationships with its trading partners. Many companies in the industry face EDI... Read More... |
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Schneider Electric Hosts Workforce of the Future Event
Recently, Schneider Electric partnered with Toronto Metropolitan University to host an event that showcased their commitment to bringing younger generations into the workforce. The event included a tour of the Schneider Electric Microgrid… Read More... |
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Nicolas Durand Welcomes ProVantage Automation as ABB Robotics Value Partner
Nicolas Durand was thrilled recently to welcome ProVantage Automation as an ABB Robotics Value Partner. He looks forward to building on the already successful collaboration with Peter Graham and the entire ProVantage Automation team… Read More... |
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Product Showcase Hosted by Graybar Canada, Schneider Electric and Hubbell Canada
On Thursday 3, 2023, Graybar Vaughan with their partners Schneider and Hubbell Canada brought a food truck and ice cream truck in for their partners at Guild Electric, serving over 135 employees. A great day was had by all showcasing products from both Schneider and Hubbell Canada... Read More... |
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Audrey Choi Elected to 3M Board of Directors
3M announced recently that Audrey Choi, retired Chief Sustainability Officer and Chief Marketing Officer, Morgan Stanley, has been elected to 3M’s Board of Directors, effective August 9, 2023. In connection with Ms. Choi’s election, the Board of Directors increased its size from 10 to 11... Read More... |
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Fishing Contest
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IPEX Launches ‘The Great Escape – Gone Fishin’ Expedition’ Contest
Running from August 8 to September 19, 2023, The Great Escape – Gone Fishin’ Expedition offers all Canadian electrical #contractors a chance to #win one of two incredible fishing trips in British Columbia. The prize includes three nights’ accommodation, round-trip flights, and two days of guided salmon fishing. To enter and read... |
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Looking Forward
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AD’s Independent Distributor Community Connects Across Industries at 2023 AD Summit to Share Best Practices Among Functional Area Leaders
Almost 200 people from AD member and service provider companies across various industries and multiple countries gathered in St. Louis at the 2023 AD Finance, HR & IT Summit from July 19 to 21 for three days of cross-functional collaboration and best practice sharing. “Across finance, HR and IT, our industries constantly shift... Read More... |
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Support Centre
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Noark Electric Highlights Their Breaker Modification Center
Noark Electric is a global manufacturer of low-voltage electrical components for industrial applications and their specialties involve motor control and circuit protection products for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). Their entire portfolio of products is designed for ease of manufacturing and assembly. Read More... |
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Tool Support
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Hammond Power Solutions Transformer Savings Analyzer
Use Hammond Power Solutions Transformer Savings Analyzer tool to determine how much money and energy can be saved by switching to an HPS energy efficient transformer. By inputting some basic information on your project you can better understand the financial and environmental benefits of switching. Read More... |
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Leveraging Edge Computing: 5 Ways to Accelerate the Energy Transition
Although oil, gas, and electricity are mature commodities, the methods used to produce, transport, and distribute them are undergoing a massive overhaul. The energy supply chain is currently experiencing a transition, and two industries, oil & gas and electrical utilities, are under significant pressure to reduce their carbon emissions and move... Read More... |
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CanREA: Alberta Market at Risk Without Swift Resolution to Moratorium
The Canadian Renewable Energy Association (CanREA) met with Alberta’s Minister of Affordability and Utilities last week and expressed strong concern about the announcement of a seven-month pause on renewable energy project approvals in the province. CanREA will continue to meet with the Minister and his staff, as well as the Alberta... Read More... |
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Upcoming Event
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German Technology Day 2023 (GTD2023) Registration Now Open
Registration is now open for the German Technology Day 2023 conference and exhibition, where you will learn about the best of German technology for industrial automation and advanced manufacturing. GTD2023 will take place on November 16, 2023 from 8 am to 4 pm ET, at the courtyard by Marriott... Read More... |
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Testing for the Future
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HomeZero Collective Pilot Project in B.C.
Through the Green Municipal Fund’s (GMF) Community Efficiency Financing (CEF) program, Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Natural Resources, and FCM President Scott Pearce announced an investment of up to $500,000 to support HomeZero Collective Society’s home retrofitting pilot project in the... Read More... |
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Positive Results
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Signify’s Second Quarter Results 2023
Signify recently announced the company’s second quarter 2023 results. “In the second quarter, we saw continued softness in the consumer, indoor professional and OEM channels and a slower than anticipated recovery of the Chinese market. Against this backdrop, our actions to improve gross margin are paying off, although... Read More... |
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Wesco International Reports Record Second Quarter 2023 Results
Wesco International announces its results for the second quarter of 2023. “The power of our portfolio and mix-shift into higher-growth markets is clear in our record second quarter sales. Continued strong growth and record sales in our CSS and UBS businesses more than offset a quarterly drop in our EES business that was largely... Read More... |
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Legrand 2023 First Half Results
In a contracting building market, Legrand turned in a solid first half and revised its full-year targets upward. “In a generally contracting building market, Legrand reported very solid results in the first six months of the year. Sales rose +4.9% with organic growth a resilient +4.6%, buoyed primarily by faster expanding segments... Read More... |
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Economy
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Monthly Survey of Manufacturing, June 2023
Manufacturing sales decreased 1.7% to $71.5 billion in June, on widespread declines over 14 of 21 subsectors, led by the petroleum and coal product (-8.3%), chemical (-6.5%), and machinery (-5.5%) subsectors. Sales of motor vehicles increased the most, rising 11.4% to $5.6 billion in June. On a quarterly basis, total sales fell 0.8% in the second... Read More... |
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Featured Video
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Rexel CEO, Guillaume Texier, Visits LTL
We had the privilege of welcoming Guillaume Texier, Rexel CEO, for a tour of our Toronto facility. Watch as Janet Majer, LTL technician, demonstrates an electrical glove inspection using a glove inflator. Watch the Video |
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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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