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Message From The Editor
Spring is in the Air
In this issue if Canadian Electrical Wholesaler we dive into several important and currently relevant topics. In an intriguing article by Blake Marchand, we gain insight into supply chain issues and the growing focus on digitalization from his discussion with President of Schneider Electric Canada Adrian Thomas. And Carol McGlogan provides valuable insight on how to navigate Industry 4.0 with the Industrial Automation Playbook. And be sure to have a look at all the movement that is ongoing in the industry from new hires and a retirement. Enjoy |
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Meeting Demand
Leadership, D&I, Supply Chain, and how Schneider Electric is Driving Electrification Through Digitization with Adrian Thomas
Adrian Thomas has been with Schneider Electric for 6 years, serving in several roles before taking on the challenge of Canadian President for Schneider Electric in January of 2021. We spoke to him about his experience in the role so far, his approach to leadership, energy management, supply chain resilience, how digitalization is enabling... Read More |
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Knowing Your Market
Navigate Industry 4.0 with the Industrial Automation Playbook – A New Training Resource
Manufacturing is vital to the economy contributing over 10% of GDP and 68% of exports in Canada. The lifeblood of communities and drivers of innovation, manufacturing is critical for maintaining a nation’s innovative capacity. There is a change underfoot in the manufacturing sector – and this transition is called the Fourth Industrial... Read More |
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Changing Scene
External Announcement – New VP of Mergers & Acquisitions, Business Development
Sonepar Canada is pleased to announce the appointment of Dan Drazilov as their new Vice-President of Mergers & Acquisitions and Business Development effective April 1st, 2022. Dan has had a successful career within the electrical industry where he has held previous positions as, President of AD Canada Electrical and... Read More |
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OmniCable Hires Georgia Sipsis as Territory Sales Manager
Omni Cable LLC, headquartered in West Chester, Pa., is proud to announce the hire of Georgia Sipsis as the Territory Sales Manager. In this role, Sipsis is OmniCable’s Canadian outside sales representative covering the Quebec, Maritime, and Ontario regions. “OmniCable has strong leadership across North America and... Read More |
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Changing Scene
Robertson Electric Names Andrew Kirk GTA Sales Manager
Robertson Electric is pleased to announce the newest member of their Senior Leadership Team, GTA Sales Manager Andrew Kirk. Andrew is an enthusiastic leader, a great communicator, and a personable sales professional with a proven track record in consultative selling. Andrew began his career in the electrical... Read More |
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Patrick Charest Appointed Vice President, Sales and Business Development with Stelpro
Stelpro are pleased to announce the appointment of Patrick Charest as Vice President, Sales and Business Development, for Groupe Stelpro. Patrick will provide leadership in the planning and execution of sales and customer service strategies across all distribution channels and territories. He will also implement... Read More |
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Changing Scene
EFC Ontario Region Appoints New Chair and Vice-Chair; Thanks Past Chair
EFC Ontario Region is pleased to congratulate John Hadley, Intralec Electrical Products Ltd., for his new position as Chair. John is the Vice President of Construction Sales and an owner of Intralec Electrical Products. He started in the electrical industry in 1997 with EGS Canada, where he held numerous positions including Product... Read More |
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Southwire Announces Acquisition of Novinium, Inc.
Supporting the company’s growth strategy and strengthening its commitment to remain generationally sustainable, Southwire is pleased to announce the acquisition of Novinium Holdings, Inc. of Kent, Wash. – a cable rejuvenation solutions provider focused on electric utilities. Novinium is the only full-service underground... Read More |
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Changing Scene
Introducing Mike Smith as National Business Manager for Liteline
Liteline Corporation is pleased to announce the hiring of Mike Smith as the National Business Manager. Reporting to Steve McMullen, Mike will be working alongside Liteline's agent and factory direct sales team. Mike’s role will focus on driving sales by strengthening and building new customer relationships. In complimenting... Read More |
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ESA Board of Directors Appoints Josie Erzetic as New President and CEO
ELECTRICAL SAFETY AUTHORITY (ESA) Board of Directors recently announced the appointment of Josie Erzetic to the role of President and Chief Executive Officer, effective April 4, 2022. Josie has an exceptional track record and a broad base of experience within ESA, presently serving as the Vice President of Operations and previously as the... Read More |
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Changing Scene
Brad Onuch Retires After 45 Years with Electrozad
Recently, Electrozad formally announced that Brad Onuch, Purchasing Manager for Electrozad, has retired after 45 years of service with the company. Brad started with Electrozad on March 8, 1977, initially working in the warehouse. Shortly thereafter, he became the company's USA driver for the import of goods and products from the United... Read More |
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Leviton Lighting Canada Appoints New Business Development Representative, GTA
Leviton Lighting Canada is excited to announce Aaron Ducharme as the new Business Development Representative for the Greater Toronto Area effective immediately. Aaron possesses knowledge and expertise in lighting and controls. He has a proven track record of sales growth and building strong relationships. This experience will help... Read More |
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Changing Scene
Ouellet Group is Expanding!
Ouellet Group, a major player in state-of-the-art heating and cooling solutions for the North American energy transition, has purchased a building next to its plant in L'Islet. This new 70,000 ft2 acquisition adjacent to Ouellet Canada will lead to an increase in manufacturing space of over 50%. The expansion will help to meet growing... Read More |
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IDEA Announces Global Syndication Agreement with Rockwell Automation
IDEA, the Industry Data Exchange Association, announces that its partnership with Rockwell Automation is going global. IDEA will syndicate Rockwell’s product data globally, serving as the single source for its hundreds of distributors worldwide. This global agreement is an extension of the product data syndication capabilities that... Read More |
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EFC Additions
EFC Welcomes New Distributor Member: WireXpress Canada
WireXpress has over $1 billion of inventory from over 500 manufacturers, including being the sole master redistributor for Belden and Corning. They are a redistributor, so they never sell to your customers (they ONLY sell to other Distributors). No other redistributor in the industry offers a more comprehensive inventory... Read More |
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EFC Welcomes New Manufacturer Member: CMP Products
CMP Products designs and manufactures cable glands, cable cleats, thread conversions and associated accessory products for installation in a variety of global environments and markets. From electronics, transmission and renewable energy, to oil and gas and transportation, CMP Products has global certification to offer a range... Read More |
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Economic View
Industrial Product and Raw Materials Price Indexes, February 2022
The Industrial Product Price Index rose 3.1% month over month in February and 16.4% year over year. The Raw Materials Price Index rose 6.0% month over month in February and 29.8% year over year. In February 2022, the Industrial Product Price Index rose 3.1% month over month and 16.4% year over year. This was the sixth consecutive... Read More |
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Standing Strong
AD Bearings & Power Transmission Division Spotlights the Strength of Independents at the 2022 North American Meeting
The AD Bearings & Power Transmission division gathered for its annual North American Meeting on March 8-11, giving AD members and supplier partners a chance to celebrate a year of extraordinary growth and look ahead to new opportunities. Division Vice President Darin Davenport shared that the group broke financial records in... Read More |
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Diversity
Electrical Industry Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Survey
Last year, the BCEA sent out a survey to launch their ARAP program. BCEA is collecting anonymous information from individuals in the electrical industry to see how much the needle has moved since the last survey 14 months ago. This information will help BCEA better understand the electrical industry as it relates to diversity... Read More |
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Are You Attending?
Online Registration Available For The Mechanical Electrical Electronic Technology (MEET) Show
Atlantic Canada’s largest trade event for the trades, is returning to the Moncton, NB, next month. The Mechanical Electrical Electronic Technology (MEET) Show, will fill the Moncton Coliseum this May 4th and 5th. For those who are interested in attending this key industry event, convenient online registration is available for only... Read More |
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ETIM Growth
- nVent Joins ETIM North America
ETIM North America recently announced that nVent Electric plc (NYSE:NVT), a global provider of electrical connection and protection solutions, has become a member of the product classification standards organization. nVent designs, manufactures, markets, installs, and services high performance products and...
- TradeTech Solutions Joins ETIM North America
ETIM North America announced that TradeTech Solutions, a major software platform serving the business needs of electrical manufacturers, agents, and distributors, has joined ETIM North America as a service provider. TradeTech’s service, the TTS Platform, can be called the electrical manufacturer's reps ERP system...
- Service Wire Company Joins ETIM North America
ETIM North America recently announced that Service Wire Co. has joined the product classification standards organization. Highly experienced in serving the heavy commercial, industrial, utility and renewable energy markets in the US and Canada, Service Wire is eager to assist in standardizing industry product info...
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Looking South
Housing Starts Stall Despite High Demand
Electrical distributors who do big business with contractors and electricians in new home construction will struggle through another tumultuous year of trying to satisfy record-setting demand while facing down materials shortages. According to recent housing reports, home buyer demand remains strong, but supply chain... Read More |
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Why We Aren’t Doing What We Should Be Doing . . . and What To Do About That
I know this guy who buys other people’s businesses. He tells me that 90% of the time, the sellers know exactly what needs to change in their business to make them better. He knows this because they plainly tell him. Now even though these sellers know what would make their business more successful and therefore much... Read More |
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