Nexans Appoints Timothy King to Lead its North American Business Unit
Nexans announces the appointment of Timothy King as Vice President of BU North America for Nexans’ D&U AMEA Business.
Nedco Quebec Introduce Ivan Roy as New General Manager
July 19, 2024 “We are thrilled to introduce Ivan Roy as the new General Manager of Nedco Quebec,” said Nedco on LinkedIn. “Ivan brings a wealth of experience in the electrical distribution industry, having held several leadership positions that have shaped his expertise and leadership skills. As the GMA Regional Director at Nedco Quebec since…
660 New EV Chargers to be installed in Nova Scotia
July 18, 2024 The federal government has announced federal investments in two organizations to install 660 Level 2 EV chargers across Nova Scotia: All the chargers are expected to be installed by December 2024 and will help EV drivers get to where they need to go with confidence and ease. Before hitting the roads, Canadians can easily map…
City Electric Supply Raises Over $10,000 for Make-a-Wish Canada at Third Annual Golf Tournament
July 18, 2024 City Electric Supply (CES) proudly announces the success of its third annual fundraising golf tournament. Held on May 24th at Sunset Ranch Golf & Country Club in Kelowna, the event brought together community members, local electrical companies, customers, vendors, and employees from CES BC Interior District branches including Kelowna, West Kelowna, Penticton,…
City Electric Supply Ottawa East Branch Celebrates 25th Anniversary with Community Event and Fundraiser
July 18, 2024 On Thursday, July 11th, the City Electric Supply Ottawa East branch larked a significant milestone: 25 years of dedicated service to the Ottawa community. Located at 740 Belfast Rd Unit B, Ottawa, ON K1G 0Z5, the branch celebrated this momentous occasion with a lively and engaging event that brought together customers, vendors,…
Electrical Safety Authority Investigation Results in $32,500 Total Fines for Unlicensed Ottawa Electrician and his Company
July 18, 2024 On May 30, 2024, Serge Yasmine and his business, BMX Renovations Inc. pleaded guilty to several offences under the Electricity Act, including three counts of operating an electrical contracting business without a licence. Yasmine and BMX Renovations Inc. were ordered to pay a total fine of $32,500, plus a victim surcharge of…
Westburne Calgary Now Offers Custom Enclosure Cutouts
July 18, 2024 Westburne announced on LinkedIn that they now offer customized cutouts for your enclosure boxes using their state-of-the-art nVent HOFFMAN ModCenter machine in Calgary. The Hoffman ModCenter automates the traditional, lengthy and costly, process of control panel building, such as but not limited to: measuring, marking, drilling, tapping, milling, etching, and much more on…
Government of Canada Introduces New Canada Green Buildings Strategy
July 18, 2024 The first-ever Canada Green Buildings Strategy introduces the Government of Canada’s plan to make life cost less for Canadians, fight climate change, and support good jobs across the country. By improving energy efficiency in Canada’s homes and buildings through retrofitting, we can save Canadians money on their energy bills and reduce building emissions. Today, the Minister…
Government of Canada Launches Strengthened Heat Pump Program with PEI
July 18, 2024 Making the switch from home heating oil to a heat pump will save Canadians thousands of dollars each year on their energy bills. By driving down both energy bills and harmful pollution, the benefits of switching to a heat pump are clear, and the Government of Canada has been bringing these benefits to Canadians…
Eureka Wins Red Dot Award for Atoll
July 16, 2024 Eureka is pleased to announce that its Atoll luminaire has received a Red Dot Design Award for Product Design. It is the 10th consecutive year that Eureka products have been honored with this prestigious award, which is a testament to the company’s consistency and relentless drive to design the best luminaires in…
Sarah Hansen Named Western Regional Sales Manager with Hammond Manufacturing
July 15, 2024 Hammond Manufacturing is happy to announce that Sarah Hansen (nee Hammond) has accepted the position of Western Regional Sales Manager for the electrical enclosures division. This newly created position reflects Hammond’s commitment to continued growth of enclosure sales in Western Canada. “Sarah has spent the past thirteen years in leadership positions within…
ABB and NASCAR Reveal EV Prototype and Launch Electrification Innovation Partnership
July 15, 2024 ABB in the United States and NASCAR announced the ABB NASCAR Electrification Innovation Partnership and revealed a new EV prototype at the 2024 NASCAR Chicago Street Race. This partnership brings together world leaders in EV technology and auto racing to advance NASCAR’s strategic ambitions across electrification. “ABB is a technology leader…
Nedco Introduces New General Manager at Nedco West
July 15, 2024 Nedco has announced Jay Frezell as the new General Manager of Nedco West, effective August 1st, 2024. “Jay brings over 25 years of experience in the datacom, power quality, and wire & cable industries. His impressive track record of success in distribution, sales, and manufacturing equips him with a deep understanding of…
Specified Technologies Inc. Forges Strategic Partnership with Sales Outsource Solutions to Expand Canadian Market Share
July 15, 2024 Specified Technologies Inc. (STI), a leader in innovative fire protection solutions, proudly announces its continuing expansion into the Canadian market through a strategic partnership with the national sales firm Sales Outsource Solutions (SOS). This partnership marks a significant milestone in Specified Technologies Inc.’s expansion strategy, aiming to further entrench their firestop solutions…
Ontario Making Electric Vehicle Chargers More Accessible
July 15, 2024 The Ontario government has issued a Request for Bids to build and operate electric vehicle (EV) charging stations in 15 new underserved and remote areas across the province. Expanding the charging network will make it easier and more convenient for drivers to charge EVs outside of large urban centres, reducing range anxiety…
New Request for Proposals and Tools to Deploy Thousands More EV Chargers Across Canada
July 15, 2024 The federal government has launched a new new request for proposals (RFP) under the Zero Emission Vehicle Infrastructure Program (ZEVIP). The RFP will support the deployment of EV chargers, including fast chargers, in public places across Canada such as highways and public lots. The RFP will also support the deployment of chargers at private locations, including…
