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Arc Flash Labeling Requirements (2024)

Keep your employees safe and compliant by adequately labelling your electrical equipment. Learn how to create effective labels that clearly communicate potential hazards and required personal protective equipment (PPE).

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Mobiway® Speed: An Innovative Cable Reel System for Canadian Electricians

Mobiway® Speed by Nexans is a groundbreaking solution designed to make cable handling faster, safer, and more efficient for electricians. Featuring ergonomic handles for easy transport, a plug-and-play system for effortless cable pulls, and a stackable design for organized storage, it enhances every aspect of installation. With up to 200 meters of wire per spool, Mobiway® Speed reduces waste and handling time. Engineered for safety, convenience, and productivity, it helps you streamline operations and reduce jobsite hassle. Nexans continues to deliver revolutionary products, empowering electricians to “Unspool the Difference” with ease.

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Lighting Control Basics for Home Automation

By Matthew Biswas

Do your eyes roll when you hear terms like Smart home technology?  Or are you a true believer?  As it turns out controlling electrical devices via low-voltage technology can be easier to implement and use than many of us thought.

The Lutron Caseta system uses the internet and Radio Frequency to instantly modernize an existing house without rewiring.  The benefits are many and the effort and costs are reasonable.

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New White Paper from Helukabel: Five Key Elements for Higher Cable Durability in Drag Chains

When designing and constructing drag chains, users often ask, “why do I need special cables for this?” High loads such as bending, abrasion, and millions of motion cycles are quite demanding on cables and call for solutions that are perfectly tailored to each specific application.

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Why choose FLO Home EV chargers?

Offer your customers the convenience of fast charging right at their doorstep with the new FLO Home Level 2 charger.

With our adjustable amperage capability, homeowners can benefit from a 50-amp current that delivers up to 12kW of power or an 80-amp current that can provide up to 19.2kW, ensuring their vehicles are ready to go when they are.

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  • Nesco Announces New Sales Agent for Northern Ontario

    Nesco Announces New Sales Agent for Northern Ontario

    January 16, 2025 Nesco is pleased to announce the appointment of Sean Atkinson at Resilient Sales as their sales agent for Northern Ontario, effective January 1st, 2025. “Sean is replacing Steve Wallace, who after decades of providing tireless customer service and sales support is focusing on family and enjoying some well-deserved downtime in retirement,” commented… Read More…

  • ABB and Wieland Electric Partner to Redefine Efficiency in Modular Construction

    ABB and Wieland Electric Partner to Redefine Efficiency in Modular Construction

    January 15, 2025 ABB Electrification’s Smart Buildings Division and Wieland Electric have announced a strategic partnership to revolutionize modular and serial construction with advanced prefabricated electrical installation systems. The collaboration combines Wieland’s innovative connector technology with ABB’s extensive portfolio – including switches, sockets, installation boxes, energy distribution, and smart home solutions – to deliver plug-and-play… Read More…

  • ABB Expands Residential Energy Management Portfolio in North America with Lumin Acquisition

    ABB Expands Residential Energy Management Portfolio in North America with Lumin Acquisition

    January 15, 2025 ABB has announced the acquisition of Lumin, a U.S.-based pioneer and leading provider of responsive energy management systems, to expand its home energy management capabilities in the North American residential sector. The acquisition follows a strategic minority investment by ABB into the company in 2023. Financial terms of the transaction were not… Read More…

  • Mattr Completes Acquisition of AmerCable, Establishing US Wire and Cable Manufacturing Footprint

    Mattr Completes Acquisition of AmerCable, Establishing US Wire and Cable Manufacturing Footprint

    January 10, 2025 Mattr Corp. has announced that it has closed its previously announced acquisition of AmerCable Incorporated [see press release], which now forms part of Mattr’s Connection Technologies reporting segment. Under the terms of the transaction, Mattr has acquired all of the outstanding shares of AmerCable from Nexans USA Inc. for a purchase price… Read More…

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IDEAL Debuts New Digital Fish Tape

IDEAL Electrical™ is preparing electricians to meet their increasing workload by incorporating efficient, time-saving new technologies into its latest products. As the emphasis on electrification and renewable energy expands, an estimated 60% of households will need to upgrade their circuit breaker to fully electrify their home. The ongoing shortage of licensed electricians only increases the burden.

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For over ten years, one loyal Daltco Rewards member, Scott Kelly, has been making the most of the Daltco Rewards Program. “We’ve been with Daltco for about a decade,” he says. And it’s clear that this program has been more than just a nice bonus—it’s played a role in his purchasing strategy.

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Eaton Canada Investing $15m to Expand Manufacturing Capacity

Eaton Canada is investing approximately $15 million to expand manufacturing capacity to meet growing demand for its electrical solutions driven by the ongoing electrification of Canada’s economy.

These investments will expand the company’s low-voltage manufacturing footprint by 20%, increasing its ability to produce the switchboards, switchgear and panelboards needed to support Canada’s electrified future.

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Gigamedia is committed to providing exceptional technical support through our dedicated self-service portal: support.gigamedia.net. Here’s what you can expect:

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Bartle & Gibson Announces Partnership with Electric Avenue

Bartle & Gibson Co. Ltd., a Western Canada-based premier plumbing, heating and electrical distributor, proudly announced a new regional partnership to distribute Electric Avenue, providers of convenient, affordable and easy-to-use smart charging solutions for residential and commercial use, across Western Canada.

Electric Avenue was founded in 2021 with one simple mission: to speed up electric vehicle adoption in North America.

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This special weekly digest has the broadest reach of those that are involved in all aspects of the electrical industry including electrical construction and maintenance professionals and electrical specifying engineers across Canada. EIN is designed to provide electrical professionals with insight and intelligence on developments in the industry that impact design, specification, and the installation of electrical equipment. From corporate news to new technologies and insightful opinions, EIN will become your first read in the electrical industry in Canada. Published weekly – every Tuesday

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