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Editor's Message
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In this issue of Canadian Electrical wholesaler we learn about growing trends in warehouse digitalization and about the growing focus on electrical safety. And be sure to keep up on the latest industry changes and updates on some of the most recent Canadian Electrical tradeshows. Enjoy
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Logistics Support
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Honeywell Podcast: The Future Is… Dark Warehouses And Digitalization
What’s it like inside a fully automated warehouse? How can people work harmoniously with robotics? George Koutsaftes, President and CEO of Honeywell Safety and Productivity Solutions, joins the podcast to discuss. Now more than ever, all eyes are on warehouses to get packages to stores and doorsteps faster...
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Safety Support
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Getting Serious About Workplace Electrical Safety – Electric Shock Edition from i-Gard
Keeping employees safe at work has to be responsibility number one for a company. What is the rationale for being profitable if unsafe, or delivering product quickly to the customer if the workplace is unsafe and so everyone agrees that workplace safety is a priority but then we need to ask why are the incident rates...
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Welcome Back
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Ideal Supply Tradeshow Successful in its Return to an In-Person Event
Ideal Supply returned to an in-person event for their annual trade show held this past week in Stratford, ON. The Welcome Back Tradeshow also featured a weeklong virtual portion to accommodate those that were unable to make the trip the Stratford Rotary Complex where the event was held. The show is unique because most shows of this size are held in the GTA, giving the industry in the southern region a unique opportunity to get a firsthand look at the latest products, tools, and solutions from many of the industry’s leading manufacturers.
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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.
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Good News
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AD Reports Record Sales and Net Distributions for First Three Months of 2023
AD is reporting that member sales in the first three months of 2023 reached a new Q1 record of $18.3 billion, an increase of 6% across 14 divisions and three countries. Purchases by member companies from AD suppliers reached $4.63 billion. Net distributions to members grew 11% in the quarter to $386.3 million. Same-store member sales increased...
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Recognition
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OmniCable Canada Presented with the Belden “We Succeed Together through Teamwork” Award
Recently, OmniCable Canada were excited to announce that they were presented with the Belden “We Succeed Together through Teamwork” Award. They are proud to partner with Belden. Below is the award that was presented to them. Omni Cable, LLC has a proven track record of excellence as a redistributor of wire and cable, electrical products...
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Show Return
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MCEE Expo: A Great Success After 4 Years Away
On Wednesday April 19 and Thursday April 20, MCEE Expo opened its doors at the Palais des congrès in Montréal to more than 6000 students, contractors, business owners, and many others in the electrical and lighting industries. Due to the pandemic, it had been four years since the last MCEE was held, and both visitors...
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Global Focus on Canada
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Now Official: Canada is Partner Country at HANNOVER MESSE 2025
On Monday, 17 April 2023, at HANNOVER MESSE, Isabelle Poupart, Minister and Deputy Head of Mission at Embassy of Canada to Germany, and Dr. Jochen Köckler, Chairman of the Managing Board, Deutsche Messe AG, signed the official Memo of Understanding designating Canada partner country at HANNOVER MESSE...
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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.
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Westburne Announces Tonya Holmes as New Addition for Ontario Division
Westburne was recently delighted to announce the newest addition to their constantly expanding team – Tonya Holmes. Tonya will be responsible…
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Northern Cables Under Construction… Again
Northern Cables has recently announced yet another expansion project. This year, they plan to expand their industrial facility by 70,000 square feet…
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Acuity Brands To Acquire KE2 Therm, Strengthening the Intelligent Spaces Portfolio
Acuity Brands announced a definitive agreement to acquire KE2 Therm Solutions, which develops and provides intelligent refrigeration control solutions that improve profitability by increasing system efficiency and decreasing operational and service costs. The transaction is expected to close during the spring of 2023 when the company will begin...
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Trimble and DDS Collaborate to Provide Next-Generation Product Data Solutions to Contractors, Distributors and Manufacturers
Trimble and DDS (Distributor Data Solutions) are expanding the delivery of next-generation product data solutions to contractors, distributors, and manufacturers for the construction industry. DDS and Trimble manage and syndicate manufacturer-specific product content for one of the largest global ecosystems of contractor and distributor software...
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Techspan Industries Inc. of Mississauga Ontario Expands Portfolio, Acquiring 100% of the Shares of Pico Canada Ltd. Based in British Columbia
Ron Grieve, Owner of Pico, and Frank Dunnigan, CEO of Techspan Industries, are pleased to announce the sale of 100% of the shares of Pico to Techspan. The acquisition is effective immediately. “After many years in the automotive wire accessory business, I had to look at a succession plan” said Mr. Grieve. “We looked for the right fit – not just for...
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CSC LED Certified Great Place to Work in 2023
CSC LED is thrilled to announce that they have been certified as a Great Place to Work by the most robust recognition program in Canada. Being Great Place to Work certified signifies that employees are satisfied with their job, feel respected and valued by their employer, and are motivated to perform at their best. The company sends out a big...
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Frederick Morency Wins Best Executive Award 2023
Schneider Electric is pleased to announce that Frederick Morency, Vice President of Sustainability, Strategic Initiatives & Innovation in Canada, has earned a 2023 Best Executive Award in the Operations category by Report on Business magazine. This recognition is awarded by The Globe and Mail‘s Report on Business magazine in partnership with the...
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Ontario Electrical League President Stephen Sell Steps Down After 12-Year Tenure
The Ontario Electrical League (OEL) has recently announced the resignation of its president, Stephen Sell, effective Wednesday, May 31, 2023. Stephen Sell has served as President of the OEL for the past 12 years, providing effective leadership and assisting in building the organization’s presence in the electrical industry. Stephen has also served as the...
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nVent Announces Preliminary First Quarter 2023 Financial Results
nVent Electric recently announced preliminary financial results for the first quarter of 2023. The company reported first quarter financial results on Friday, April 28, 2023, followed by a conference call at 9:00 a.m. ET. Based on preliminary review, nVent anticipates first quarter sales of approximately...
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Rexel First-Quarter 2023 Sales
Rexel has experienced a strong start to the year with sales of €4,927.9m in Q1 2023, up +10.1% on a same-day basis which was driven by both volume and price increases, with the first quarter boosted by sustainable electrification trends across the group. Full-year 2023 guidance has been confirmed...
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ABB Q1 2023 Results
ABB reports a strong start in Q1 2023, citing orders of $9,450 million, +1%; comparable +9%; revenues of 7,859 million, +13%; comparable +22%; and an income from operations of $1,198 million, with a margin of 15.2%...
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Mersen Reports Sales Growth of 18% In First-Quarter 2023
Mersen has recently announced consolidated sales of €302 million for the first quarter of 2023, representing reported sales growth of over 18% year on year. The overall currency effect for the period was flat, with the…
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Speaker Preview
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Amber Mac, Speaker at EFC's Power to Lead Industry Conference
Are you Ready for Electro-Federation Canada's Power to Lead Conference?
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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.
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