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Editor's Message
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In this issue of Canadian Electrical Wholesaler we take a close look at data collaboration and provide insight into how to approach the Food & Beverage market with Rittal Canada. And please take a minute to fill out the 2023 Q1 Pulse of Lighting in Canada Survey. And as always read about the biggest moves and shifts over the last two weeks. Enjoy! |
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Looking South
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The Next Generation of Data Collaboration
David Gordon talks about eCommerce and the Trimble-DDS data collaboration – It’s been a number of years since Forrester Research and Gartner foreshadowed the demise of electrical distributors and forecasted that the business would 1) go online and 2) be taken over by Amazon and national chains. The part they missed was talking to the customer... Read More... |
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Knowledge Base
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Unique Hygienic Design Guarantee Webinar Recording
The challenges in today’s food and beverage processing industry include global supply chain instability, rising shipping costs and labor shortages. But perhaps the most critical challenge is maintaining safety and sanitation standards with good hygienic designs. This is where identifying industrial enclosures engineered specifically for food production... Read More... |
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Sponsored Content
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Cable Entry System Installation for Unterminated Cables – Rectangle
The Cable Entry Systems from Panduit offer a safe, organized method to transition both terminated and unterminated cables through enclosures and electrical equipment, providing strain relief while maintaining IP/NEMA ingress sealing ratings. These Cable Entry Systems offer the lowest total installed cost compared to traditional cable glands or cord grips, simplifying the installation and managing numerous cables in a very dense space. These design benefits provide up to 80% installation time and space savings. Read More... |
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Service Solutions
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Gescan Offers Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) Solution for Industrial, OEM and Warehouse Storage Customers
For Gescan’s industrial and OEM customers, or those storing inventory in warehouses, Gescan Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) supply chain solution is a simple way to maintain appropriate stock levels while streamlining inventory management, optimizing order procurement and costs, consolidating bills and better... Read More... |
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Online Support
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Fresh In: Say Hello to Your New ETIM Viewer
Last month, ETIM International launched a new version of their ETIM Viewer. The improved web application has a fresh new design, offers excellent user experience and now also includes ETIM Modelling Classes – a true cherry on top. Technical Director Marc Habets happily elaborates on this smart upturn of the... Read More... |
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Service Wire Hires New Inside Sales Representatives
Service Wire has hired two Inside Sales Representatives, Tanner Beckett and Hillary Rowe. Service Wire’s Tanner Beckett will serve the wire and cable electrical distribution markets of Nebraska, Iowa, Illinois, and the Provinces of British Columbia and Alberta, Canada. Beckett has over six years of industry experience and a strong... Read More... |
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Hammond Power Solutions Announces CEO Succession Plan
Recently, Hammond Power Solutions Inc. announced the transition plan for Chairman and CEO, Bill Hammond, to move into the Executive Chairman role by the end of 2023 as part of a planned leadership succession process. Mr. Hammond is retiring from his CEO role after a 45-year career at HPS, a company started by his grandfather... Read More... |
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EELighting Joins Current Lighting as an Official OEM Partner
EELighting joins Current Lighting (formerly Hubbell Lighting) to become an official OEM Partner. With a special focus on providing accessibility to Current’s NX Distributed Intelligence™ lighting control platform, EELighting’s R&D division is working collaboratively with Current’s Component division to determine compatibility across the large breadth... Read More... |
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City Electric Supply’s New Saskatoon Branch is Open
City Electric Supply Saskatoon is now open, and thanks those who had joined them for the recent grand opening. Read More... |
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Change in Responsibilities for MGM’s Jason Copeman
It is with great pleasure that Sonepar announces the change of responsibilities for MGM’s Regional Director, Jason Copeman. As of March 1st, 2023, all functional leaders of MGM and Dixon Electric will report directly to Jason. Jason Copeman has had a long-established career filled with success within the electrical distribution industry... Read More... |
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NETCO Launches Two New Courses as Part of its OASIS Program
The National Electrical Trade Council has launched two new courses within their OASIS program. The new editions, Construction Electrical Estimating and Electrical Project Supervision, were developed by the Canadian Electrical Contractors Association and Saskatchewan Polytechnic. The Construction Electrical Estimating course leads... Read More... |
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David Dufour Desmeules Joins Westburne as Director of Automation
Westburne is pleased to welcome David Dufour Desmeules to our ever-growing team! David joins our organization after having had the opportunity to prove his skills in the electrical industry for over 18 years. Prior to joining us, David held the position of Technical Representative – Automation and Control, responsible for technical support and Read More... |
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Jade Hosick Appointed Events and Marketing Coordinator
EFC proudly announces that Jade Hosick has been promoted to Events and Marketing Coordinator. Jade will continue to report to Nathalie Lajoie, Director, National Events and will also work closely with Daniela De Marco, Marketing Manager. Jade Hosick has been with the organization for just over a year and has demonstrated advanced skills, superior Read More... |
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E.B. Horsman & Son Celebrates 35th Anniversary of Mike Piercy and Jim Haddow with the Company
E.B. Horsman & Son have recently congratulated Mike Piercy and Jim Haddow on their 35th anniversary of employment with the company. Michael Piercy has been with the company in industrial outside sales since 1988, and Jim Haddow has been in electrical sales for the company since the same year... Read More... |
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HPS Fourth Quarter and Year End 2022 Results Conference Call and Webcast Notification
Hammond Power Solutions Inc. announced that it will release its financial results for the Fourth Quarter and Year ended December 31, 2022 on Tuesday, March 7, 2023, after markets close. Following the release of its financial results, HPS will hold a conference call and webcast on Wednesday, March 8... Read More... |
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ABB Sells Power Conversion Division to AcBel Polytech Inc.
ABB has reached an agreement to sell its Power Conversion division to AcBel Polytech Inc. for $505 million in cash. The transaction is subject to regulatory approvals and is expected to be completed in the second half of 2023. The Power Conversion division, formerly Lineage Power, was acquired by ABB as part of the... Read More... |
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Gescan Opens New Branch in Nanaimo, BC
Sonepar is proud to announce Gescan is continuing to expand their footprint throughout western Canada and has opened their 27th branch in Nanaimo, British Columbia. The 9500 sq ft facility located at 1905 Boxwood Road Nanaimo BC, V9S 5X9, will be managed by Gescan’s former Langford Branch Manager Lance Andreows... Read More... |
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Electrimat and Guy Boucher Host Saint James’s Club of Montreal Leadership Conference
On February 23, the The Saint James’s Club of Montreal Electrimat team welcomed more than 95 customers and manufacturers to attend a leadership conference with none other than Guy Boucher, former NHL coach. The guests were then… Read More... |
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Hammond Power Solutions Announces Splendid Seminar Turnout
Hammond Power Solutions has announced a great turnout at their power quality presentation at the Graybar industrial automation seminar that took place this past Saturday. Hammond has expressed gratitude for everyone who attended… Read More... |
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Featured Video
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Rexel's Purpose
Rexel’s purpose is the result of close collaboration of around 7,000 employees where the Group operates, and reflects the Group’s contribution to the world: provide the solutions and services that will accelerate electrification in personal and professional spaces, infrastructures, buildings and mobility means – including in the domains of HVAC, photovoltaics, electric mobility and industrial automation. Watch the Video |
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Canadian Lighting Industry Survey
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2023 Q1 Pulse of Lighting in Canada Survey
Canadian Electrical Wholesaler, in partnership with Channel Marketing Group, is announcing a new initiative to support the manufacturers, manufacturer reps / lighting agents, and distributors. Read More... |
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