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Message From The Editor
 Empowering the Workforce
ABB continues to explore the impact IIoT can have on industry as well as the link between digitization and sustainability. Recently they hosted a panel on ‘Empowering your Workforce with the Industrial Internet of Things’, which one of our editor’s, Krystie Johnston explores in this issue. The article discusses major trends in digitization and sustainability and how leaders can leverage IIoT to make better decisions on operations while having an impact on the climate crisis. There have also been a few new partnerships and promotions recently, RVE and DDS join EFC, Gescan announce a promotion and S&C appoints a new Canadian president, while Tusk Automation is now a Rittal Certified Systems Integrator. Enjoy! |
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Report Review
A Review of ABB's "Billions of Better Decisions"
 ABB recently hosted Billions of Better Decisions - Empowering the Workforce with the Industrial Internet of Things, a panel moderated by Molly Wood, Climate Investor and Journalist, and Managing Director of Launch. There she interviewed three industry experts: Peter Terwiesch, President of Process Automation at ABB, Ahmed Hashmi... Read More |
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Investing in Canada
Liteline Continues Canadian Investment with B.C. Distribution Center
 Adding continued investment in Canada to its core foundation of innovative Design, installation efficiency, and personal customer service, Liteline has just announced the opening of its 12,729 square foot Showroom and Lighting Distribution Center in Langley BC. The new Liteline Facility is located at 26550 Gloucester Way, Unit A110 and... Read More |
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Sponsored Content
In-House or Managed EDI: How to Determine the Right Fit for Your Business
 Electronic data interchange (EDI) is the most commonly used B2B eCommerce technology. Based on standards, this computer-to-computer exchange of business documents between trading partners increases efficiency while cutting costs by simplifying processes across the entire supply chain. More documents are shared and processed in less time with greater accuracy, accelerating business cycles by up to 61% and reducing the number of transactions with errors by 30–40%. Your company can achieve significant growth with EDI by selecting the management approach—in-house, managed, or hybrid—that aligns with overall operations and company culture. Watch the video HERE. |
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Project Support
Can EPLAN Be Used as an Alternative to Your PDM?
 Elements Collaboration represents a new alternative to conventional Project Data Management softwares. It is is a low cost and effective alternative to your dedicated PDM. Here's why: EPLAN is built from the ground up with features you value in a Project Data Management software. As such, it is faster and can... Read More |
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Partnership
BJ Take Joins the IMARK Group
 BJ TAKE INC has joined the IMARK group as its newest lighting member in Canada. The IMARK Group is owned and governed by a group of independent distributors represented in several areas of the construction sector, including electrical with an overall purchasing power of over 28 billion dollars. BJ Take... Read More |
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Growing Membership
EFC Welcomes New Manufacturer Member: RVE
 RVE supports the residential real estate sector’s sustainability goals with electric vehicle charging infrastructure plans, approach, and vision. RVE has developed a unique expertise for multi-unit residential electric vehicle charging infrastructure, and has developed innovative solutions to accelerate access to residential electrical vehicle charging... Read More |
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EFC Welcomes New Affiliate Member: DDS
 Formed in 2014 by electrical distribution veterans, DDS is a major product content provider serving the wholesale distribution industry. DDS helps manufacturers and distributors facilitate an exceptional e-commerce experience for end-user customers with the most robust product and marketing information—and the most intelligent, efficient... Read More |
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Sponsored Content
Become a Wiser Approved Installer
 Get access to exclusive benefits, product discounts and resources that will help you drive more business, and lower energy bills for your clients. Learn more HERE. |
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Changing Scene
Marcos Simard, Wesco | Anixter, Named New Vice-Chair of Quebec Region YPN Committee
 Recently, Electro-Federation Canada was excited to announce the appointment of a new Vice-Chair for the Quebec region YPN; Marcos SImard of Wesco l Anixter EES Montreal. EFC invites you to join them in congratulating Marcos in this new mandate… Read More |
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Jennifer Yates Promoted to National Marketing Director of Sonepar Canada
 Congratulations to marketing maven Jennifer Yates on her promotion to National Marketing Director for Sonepar Canada. Having joined Gescan in 2015 as Marketing Manager, Jen started with a small team and, over seven years, grew the marketing… Read More |
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Changing Scene
S&C Electric Company Announces New Canadian Business President
 S&C Electric Company recently announced Anders Hultberg as its new president of S&C Electric Canada Ltd. Hultberg will assume his new role as the existing president, Angelo Gravina, transitions into retirement. Hultberg’s vast industry experience includes developing and executing strategies and aligning complex operations... Read More |
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Tusk Automation Becomes a Rittal Certified Systems Integrator
 Rittal Systems Ltd. has announced that its valued partner, Tusk Automation Inc. has been named a Rittal Certified Systems Integrator of 2022, which is a testimony to the advanced expertise of the Tusk team in excelling in the knowledge and specification of Rittal’s range of solutions and software. Since being established in 2014, Tusk... Read More |
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Changing Scene
Electrical Industry Announces Advisory Council for Harmonized Data Model (HDM)
 The Industry Data Exchange Association, Inc. (IDEA), in collaboration with the National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) and the National Association of Electrical Distributors (NAED), announces the launch of the Harmonized Data Model (HDM) Advisory Council. The Harmonized Data Model (HDM) initiative is defining a unified data model... Read More |
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AimLite Approved by the National Lighting Bureau’s Trusted Warranty Evaluation Program
 AimLite is proud to announce that its Products Warranty has been awarded certification by the National Lighting Bureau’s (NLB) Trusted Warranty Program. The NLB Trusted Warranty Program recognizes excellence in lighting companies that meet objective quality standards and practices regarding their warranty administration. In order to obtain that... Read More |
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Changing Scene
NETCO Launches State of the Art Virtual Reality Training in Ontario
 The National Electrical Trade Council (NETCO) is pleased to announce that they will be rolling out virtual reality (VR) based training for beginner electrical apprentices at the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Training Centres in Ontario over the next few months. The state of the art Virtual Electrical Training (VET)... Read More |
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AD Announces Merger With Canadian Buying Group Torbsa
 AD and Torbsa Limited are announcing an agreement to merge the two groups. The merger is expected to close July 1, 2022. Established in Ontario in 1966, Torbsa is a shareholder-owned group made up of twenty-seven independent building supplies distributors, with 48 locations across Canada. Rob Dewar, president of AD Canada... Read More |
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Market View
North America Power Transformer Market Size to Showcase a Strong Growth Through 2027, Says Graphical Research
 According to a recent study from market research firm Graphical Research, The North America power transformer market will gain remarkable momentum during the forecast timeline. North America power transformer market landscape is changing, with trends shifting to innovation that will address today's economic, demographic, and... Read More |
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Efficiency
Bird Construction Inc. Announces Progressive Design-Build Contract For Net-Zero Plant Protein Processing Facility In Alberta
 Recently, Bird Construction Inc. was pleased to announce that it has been selected to lead the design and construction of a state-of-the-art, net-zero plant protein processing facility for Phyto Organix Foods Inc. in Strathmore, Alberta. The value of the progressive design-build contract is approximately $125 million. Bird will lead the design... Read More |
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Economy
Canadian Survey on Business Conditions, Second Quarter 2022
 Real gross domestic product rose 1.1% in February, the largest monthly growth rate since March 2021. Inflationary pressure remained in April 2022, when the Canadian Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 6.8% year over year, a slight increase from March 2022 (+6.7%). After surging by nearly 340,000 in February, employment rose by an additional 73,000... Read More |
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Wholesale Trade, March 2022
 Wholesale sales rose 0.3% in March to $79.8 billion, with the largest increases coming in the building material and supplies and the motor vehicle and motor vehicle accessories and parts subsectors. This was the seventh increase in the past eight months. Sales rose in four of seven subsectors, representing 64% of the total wholesale sector. Constant... Read More |
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Video Feature
REXEL AT A GLANCE 2021
 This video presentation of the Group highlights Rexel’s key figures and results for the year 2021, the progress of its strategic roadmap, innovations and digital services, and commitments. Watch the video HERE. |
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Product Watch
Monitoring recent products launched in Canada
 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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