Alberta’s Community Energy Conservation Program Will Help Municipalities Make Energy-Saving Upgrades

Alberta’s Community Energy Conservation Program Will Help Municipalities Make Energy-Saving Upgrades

May 7, 2024 Arenas, community centres and other facilities consume large amounts of energy. These facilities can be costly to operate and upgrades are often expensive to implement. With inflation and energy costs on the rise, many municipalities want to improve energy efficiency and save money. Thanks to funding from the Alberta government, municipalities can…

SaskPower Launches Commercial Energy Optimization Program

SaskPower Launches Commercial Energy Optimization Program

May 7, 2024 As part of SaskPower’s commitment to energy efficiency, the utility has launched the new Commercial Energy Optimization Program (CEOP) to support SaskPower business customers in becoming more energy efficient and to help save money on their power bills. The program will provide large, medium, and small business customers with easy access to technical, analytical,…

LEDVANCE Opti-Select Area Light Wins the 2024 IES Innovation Award at MEET Show

LEDVANCE Opti-Select Area Light Wins the 2024 IES Innovation Award at MEET Show

May 6, 2024 A panel of judges have selected the LEDVANCE US & Canada OPTI-SELECT Area Light as the winner of this year’s Illuminating Engineering Society Innovation Award at MEET 2024! This product introduces an industry-first feature: OPTI-SELECT – Field Adjustable Distribution. Offering field adjustable distribution without the need for lens changes, embodying unmatched versatility and simplicity. Integrating the…

Moncton Coliseum Welcomed Atlantic Canada’s Largest Trade Event

Moncton Coliseum Welcomed Atlantic Canada’s Largest Trade Event

The 2024 MEET (Mechanical Electrical Electronic Technology) Show made its biennial return last week. May 1st and 2nd, the Moncton Coliseum hosted the regions largest trade event and welcomed a record-breaking number of qualified industry professionals from both the mechanical and electrical industries. This year’s event featured a SOLD OUT show floor spanning across the…

Skills Ontario Collabs with Sault College & Tenaris to host Recent Tools for Success Event for Indigenous Youth, Young Women

Skills Ontario Collabs with Sault College & Tenaris to host Recent Tools for Success Event for Indigenous Youth, Young Women

May 6, 2024 Sparking interest in a career as an electrician is the goal of a recent Tools for Success event organized by Skills Ontario with collaborating partners Sault College and Tenaris for Indigenous youth and young women. On the morning of Thursday, April 25th, Indigenous youth gathered at Tenaris to learn about the electrician…

Alberta Continues Campaign to Attract Skilled Trades People from Other Provinces

Alberta Continues Campaign to Attract Skilled Trades People from Other Provinces

May 3, 2024 To help fill critical job vacancies in the skilled trades, Alberta’s government has launched the third phase of the successful Alberta is Calling campaign, which is now in-market in British Columbia, Québec and Ontario. This campaign is bolstered by the Alberta is Calling Moving Bonus – a one time, $5,000 refundable tax…

Siemens Launches Depot360 Zero-Emission Fleet Management in Canada

Siemens Launches Depot360 Zero-Emission Fleet Management in Canada

May 3, 2024 With transportation being the second biggest emitter of greenhouse gases and road transport responsible for almost three quarters of these emissions globally*, Siemens Smart Infrastructure has launched Depot360, a portfolio to optimize fleet electrification. The initial focus of the solution is on logistics vehicles, municipal transit and private bus fleets within depot,…

Le Salon Lumen: Lumen Hosts 2024 Quebec Electrical Industry Blockbuster Customer Event

Le Salon Lumen: Lumen Hosts 2024 Quebec Electrical Industry Blockbuster Customer Event

(Photo caption: (From left to right) Lumen President, Serge LeBlanc, Sonepar Canada President, George McClean, Sonepar Americas President, Rob Taylor, and Sonepar CEO, Philippe Delpech in the Lumen booth, at Le Salon Lumen.) May 3, 2024 This month, Lumen held their 12th edition of the Salon Lumen, the largest exhibition in Quebec’s electrical industry. The…

Surgepure Announces Partnership with Focus Electrical Sales for the East Coast

Surgepure Announces Partnership with Focus Electrical Sales for the East Coast

May 3, 2024 SURGEPURE CORPORATION, a manufacturer of non-degrading hi-energy surge protection devices, announces a strategic partnership with Focus Electrical Sales. Based in the Maritimes, Focus Electrical Sales represents leading edge lighting and electrical manufacturers in North America. Focus adds extensive local application and technical support with offices in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Newfoundland,…

EWEL Launches New Ecommerce Website, Expanding Accessibility to Quality Electrical Products

EWEL Launches New Ecommerce Website, Expanding Accessibility to Quality Electrical Products

May 3, 2024 EWEL is happy to announce the launch of its new ecommerce platform www.ewel.ca, ushering in a new era of digital accessibility and convenience for customers. The new B2B & B2C ecommerce website offers a variety of quality electrical products, ranging from house wire and LED light bulbs to industrial transformers and panelboards….

Northern Cables Welcomes Mike Christiansen as Western Canada Territory Manager

Northern Cables Welcomes Mike Christiansen as Western Canada Territory Manager

April 29, 2024 Northern Cables Inc., a pioneer in the Electrical Wire & Cable industry, is delighted to announce the appointment of Mike Christiansen as Western Canada Territory Manager. This key addition to the team is a part of Northern Cables’ strategic initiative to expand its market presence and enhance customer engagement across Western Canada….

Southwire Announces Investment in Condoit

Southwire Announces Investment in Condoit

April 26, 2024 In support of Southwire’s focus on strategic growth, the company is pleased to announce an investment in Condoit, a software platform for electrical design, analysis and collaboration.  Condoit, based in Birmingham, Ala., has developed a software application to dramatically simplify the process of documenting “as-built” drawings of electrical systems. Condoit’s software aids…

Upcoming EV & Charging Expo to Feature FLO New Technology  

Upcoming EV & Charging Expo to Feature FLO New Technology  

April 26, 2024  FLO will be a featured exhibitor and speaker at the EV & Charging Expo in Toronto held May 1-2, the premier electric vehicle and charging trade show and conference for fleet operators, building owners and companies in the EV industry.  FLO’s exhibit, which will be located at booth No. 125, will feature FLO’s newest…

ABB Pioneers Advanced Cable Protection Solution Crafted from Discarded Ocean Fishing Nets

ABB Pioneers Advanced Cable Protection Solution Crafted from Discarded Ocean Fishing Nets

April 24, 2026 An estimated 1 million tons of abandoned, lost and discarded fishing gear (ALDFG), the equivalent of 50,000 double-decker buses, litter the world’s oceans every year, endangering marine life as a major source of ocean plastic pollution. To help address dangerous marine pollution, ABB Installation Products pioneered industry-leading cable protection crafted from 50%…

IPEX Donates to Support Clean Water Initiatives in Canada and US

IPEX Donates to Support Clean Water Initiatives in Canada and US

April 26, 2024 IPEX joined the international community in recognizing World Water Day and our shared responsibility of achieving clean water and sanitation for all. This day encourages action to support The United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals on water and sanitation and to raise awareness of the 2.2 billion people worldwide living without access to…

CDM2 and Electec Announce Partnership to Enhace Lighting and Electrical Solutions in BC

CDM2 and Electec Announce Partnership to Enhace Lighting and Electrical Solutions in BC

April 26, 2024 CDm2 is excited to announce a new strategic partnership with Electec, a pioneer in innovative wiring and cabling solutions. This collaboration aims to enrich our service offerings, technical expertise, and customer service to clients across various market sectors. Electec, founded in 1978, brings its robust experience in engineered cabling systems that are both…