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Editor's Message
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Sustainable Future
This issue features a report from CSA on a safer, more sustainable country from a codes and standards perspective. EFC is calling for participation of IT professionals from their member community to enhance collaboration and best practices for IT in the electrical industry. There’s been lost of movement in the industry, IBEW have added a new national education specialist, Leviton have new sales director for Ontario, Mersen have promoted a VP for OEM sales, and OmniCable opened a new location in Mississauga, and more below. Cheers! |
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Sustainable Future
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CSA Group Releases 2022/2023 Annual Report – For a Safer, More Sustainable Canada
From the highlights of CSA 2022/2023 fiscal year to a look ahead at the investments CSA are making to strengthen their standards organization, the report recognizes the remarkable contributions of CSA’s more than 10,000 volunteer members and their valued employees who support CSA’s efforts every day to achieve a safer, more sustainable... Read More... |
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Power Support
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Efficient Power Supplies – An Analysis on Investment for the Future from PULS
In the search for a suitable power supply, the costs play a major role, alongside the technical requirements. The focus is often on the initial purchase price, while other potential costs that may be incurred during the operation of the power supply are not taken into consideration. In this blog post, we demonstrate why the decision to purchase a high... 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. Read More... |
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Future Support
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Shaping the IT Network Forward: EFC’s Call for Participation
EFC’s IT Network seeks the expertise and support of IT professionals from the member community. A robust and resilient IT infrastructure is crucial for your organization’s success in today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape. By building, shaping, and strengthening the electrical industry’s IT community, we can enhance collaboration, share best practices... Read More... |
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A View Forward
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Beyond Products and Solutions: How the Transformation of Industry can be Successful in 2023 and Beyond
Industry is under tremendous pressure to transform. How is the manufacturing industry progressing toward smart production? How can we move from crisis management to long-term transformation in energy, efficiency and sustainability? How can we speed up the much-needed scaling up of infrastructure? How are companies countering the shortage of... Read More... |
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IBEW Announce New Canadian Education Specialist
The IBEW First District office has announced Richard Prasad from Local Union 804 – Kitchener as the new Canadian Education Specialist, effective June 1, 2023. The application process involved 13 applicants, “who had outstanding videos… Read More... |
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Britech Partners with Munden Enterprises for Atlantic Representation
Munden Enterprises are happy to announce their new partnership with Britech for representation in the Atlantic region. Britech are experts in floor warming and heating, pipe tracing, roof and gutter de-icing, and snow and ice melting… Read More... |
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Simpro Welcomes Tech Professional Rachel Truair as New CMO in 2023
Simpro has just announced the strategic hire of Rachel Truair as the company’s new CMO. Truair’s track record of success as a technology marketing executive leading teams through global growth will aid Simpro’s plans to put the power of their platform in the hands of the trades, from the enterprise level to small business owners, worldwide... Read More... |
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Strategic Partnership Announced with Mag Daddy and HellermannTyton
HellermannTyton has partnered with Mag Daddy LLC to supply their line of ultra-strong magnetic wire-routing mounts and fasteners. The products will be sold through HellermannTyton North America’s distributor network. Key to the product line are neodymium magnets, the strongest of all rare-earth magnets. They are often referred to as... Read More... |
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Hammond Power Supply Quarter 1 2023 Financial Results
Hammond Power Solutions Inc. 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 over both Q4 and the same quarter a year ago, and booking rates remain at or near our highest historical levels in... Read More... |
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Leviton Canada Names Jason Denstedt as Sales Director, Central Canada (Ontario)
Leviton Canada has recently announced the nomination of Jason Denstedt as Sales Director – Central Canada (Ontario), effective May 29th, 2023. Jason has over 20 years of sales, strategy, and brand development experience, with Kohler Canada, both regionally and nationally. He is a solution oriented professional, has a comprehensive sales... Read More... |
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Tom Giuliano Promoted to Vice President, OEM Sales, North America
Mersen recently announced that Tom Giuliano had assumed the position of VP, OEM Sales, North America, reporting to Ferran Sacrest, VP Sales & Customer Care Americas. Tom joined Mersen in 2012 through the acquisition of Eldre, as a design engineer. Tom has held positions of increasing responsibility from technical... Read More... |
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OmniCable Opens a New Location in Mississauga, Canada
OmniCable decided to add another location in Canada to accommodate expanding inventory and customers’ needs. “With this new building, we are able to add new products for our Canadian distributors,” said Ian Rand, OmniCable’s Canadian Regional Manager. The new 35,000-square-foot facility in Mississauga carries... Read More... |
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Nedco is an Official Alliance Master Industrial Automation Distributor
Recently, the entire Nedco Automation team was excited to announce that they have officially achieved Alliance IAD Master certification as part of their partnership with Schneider Electric and their automation… Read More... |
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ECAO Launching New Website for Buying/Selling Excess Inventory
ECAO has announced they will be unveiling ECAO Marketplace, a new website to be introduced at their AGM on June 2nd that will facilitate buying and selling of excess inventory. Stay tuned for more information. Read More... |
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Electrozad Named One of Canada’s Best Managed Companies 2023
Electrozad was recently recognized for its performance and its sustained growth by receiving the prestigious 2023 Canada’s Best Managed Companies award. Celebrating its 30th anniversary, Canada’s Best Managed Companies program awards excellence in private Canadian-owned companies with revenues of $50 million... Read More... |
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Innovair (Ouellet Canada) Named Canada’s Best in 2023
Good products don’t come out of nowhere. Generally speaking, the quality of a company shines through in what it produces, whether that’s service, or products. Innovair Solutions (formerly Ouellet Canada) is no exception to that rule. If you’ve ever had the pleasure of working with any of their heating and cooling... Read More... |
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Customer Support
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Kickoff of 2023 Customer Appreciation Day Events at Bartle & Gibson Saskatchewan
Bartle & Gibson’s annual customer appreciation days started off on a high note last week, with a fantastic turnout from staff, supplier partners, and customers at the Lethbridge, Medicine Hat and Swift Current branches. Everyone was thrilled to have the opportunity to gather and reconnect once again. With a diverse range of suppliers... Read More... |
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Job Support
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EHRC Charts the Course to Meet Growing Electricity Jobs Demand to Power Alberta’s Economy in 2023 and Beyond
Electricity Human Resources Canada (EHRC), in partnership with the Government of Alberta, is creating a new labour market data modelling tool to forecast workforce planning needs for the province’s electricity sector. The trifecta of surging electricity demand; rapid technology change in the industry; and the opportunity to build... Read More... |
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Looking Forward
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Minister Wilkinson Launches New Canada Electricity Advisory Council in 2023 to Help Build Canada’s Clean Electricity Future
Recently, the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Natural Resources, launched the Canada Electricity Advisory Council, an independent body of 19 experts who will provide the Government of Canada with advice on actions needed to achieve our 2035 and 2050 net-zero emissions goals as they pertain to... Read More... |
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Growing Industry
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EHRC Bursaries for Women Entering the Electricity Industry
Year after year, the data consistently shows that men outnumber women in technology, engineering, and trades jobs in Canada’s electricity industry. As the industry evolves to meet climate change goals and ensure a clean, resilient energy future, there is a real opportunity – and need – to include more women... Read More... |
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Featured Video
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Noramco 50th Anniversary
Learn about the history of Noramco, how we got our start, where and when we expanded across Canada and the industries we service. Read More... |
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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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