UL 943 GFCI Standard Changes

The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) along with Underwriters Laboratories has announced changes to UL 943 Standard for Safety for Ground-Fault Circuit Interrupters (GFCIs) – a tri-national, harmonized UL 943/CSA C22.2 No. 144.1/ANCE NMX-J-520 – that will take effect June 29th, 2015. To maintain certification, all manufacturers must meet these revisions with GFCIs produced after June 28th, 2015. The current GFCIs bearing the UL Certification Mark can no longer be produced after June 28, 2015, but can be sold by manufacturers, retailers and distributors, and can be used by installers until their inventories are depleted.

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ECS Launches “Reel Growth” Initiative to Support Global Reforestation: Growing a Greener Future by Planting one Tree for Every Order Placed in March and April

March 3, 2025 Electrical Cable Supply (ECS) is reinforcing its commitment to supporting the environment with the launch of its “Reel Growth” initiative. In partnership with Evertreen, an organization dedicated to reforestation, ECS will plant one tree for every order placed between March 3 and April 30, 2025 (up to 7,500 trees). This initiative underscores…

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WSG Energy Services Expands Operations in North America by Acquiring Servco Industrial Contractors (SIC)

September 14, 2023 WSG Energy Services has expanded operations in North America by acquiring Servco Industrial Contractors (SIC). British Columbia-based SIC, part of the ServcoCanada group, specializes in mechanical, electrical, demolition and general industrial services and is active in multiple industrial sectors. More than 260 Kitimat-based staff will join the WSG family when SIC is…

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Siemens Energy is the First Manufacturer to Receive Certification from UV SUD for H2-Ready Power Plant Concept

Hydrogen can play a central role in the decarbonization of energy systems. In particular, natural gas-fired combined cycle power plants (CCPP) currently being built or planned are also expected to run partially or fully on hydrogen fuel in the future.

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Gescan Partners with WAGO to Expand its Industrial Product Line

June 13, 2023 Gescan is excited to announce a new partnership with WAGO, a global leader in connection technology. This partnership will allow Gescan to expand its industrial product line and offer a wider range of innovative solutions to its customers. “Gescan continues to align with leading global industrial manufacturers with the partnership agreement with…

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E2 Inc Training: Virtual 2018 Electrical Code Refresher, British Columbia

On January 1, 2020, BC adopted the 2018 version of the Canadian Electrical Code (Part I, Twenty-fourth Edition, Safety Standard for Electrical Installations, CSA Standard C22.1-18).

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BluWave-ai Expands EV Everywhere Commercial Adoption with Smartcar’s Vehicle APIs

June 7, 2023 Solution Intelligently Integrates Direct Communication with Supported EVs for Wide-Scale Onboarding to Grid BluWave-ai and Smartcar announced an agreement to integrate Smartcar’s vehicle APIs with BluWave-ai’s EV Everywhere. BluWave-ai is a leading provider of artificial intelligence (AI) Software-as-a-Sevice (SaaS) solutions to optimize renewable energy and electric transportation. Smartcar is an API platform that enables developers…

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ECS Launches “Reel Growth” Initiative to Support Global Reforestation: Growing a Greener Future by Planting one Tree for Every Order Placed in March and April

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ECS Launches “Reel Growth” Initiative to Support Global Reforestation: Growing a Greener Future by Planting one Tree for Every Order Placed in March and April

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Peerless Electric’s Journey: 86 Years of Canadian Manufacturing

July 4, 2025 The story of Peerless Electric begins in 1939, at the heart of Montreal, in a time of great global uncertainty. As the world edged toward war and economies struggled to recover from the Great Depression, a small group of innovators dared to dream big: to create lighting solutions that would stand the… Read More…
2025 Industry Research Reveals How to Thrive in a Shifting Electrical and Automation Landscape

July 4, 2025 EFC is proud to share its 2025 Industry Research report — a comprehensive look into the changing dynamics of the Canadian electrical and automation markets. This year’s report dives deep into the evolving expectations of customers as our industry navigates supply chain pressures, digital transformation, and sustainability demands. Based on input from… Read More…
The Growing Presence of Women in Quebec Construction Industry

July 4. 2025 The presence of women in the construction industry continues to grow in Quebec. In 2024, there were 7,885 women working in various trades. 3,589 Quebec contractors hired at least one woman on their construction sites, an all-time high. Of this number, nearly 480 companies operate in the electrical sector. The CMEQ salutes… Read More…
Celebrating 125 Years: Listen to the Story Behind EB Horsman & Son

July 4, 2025 EB Horsman & Son are proud to be celebrating 125 years in business. To mark the milestone, they recorded a special podcast that takes a look back at where they started, how far they’ve come, and the people and values that shaped the journey. Source Read More…

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Mac’s II Agencies Announce Addition to Project & Specification Sales Team

July 10, 2025 Mac’s II Agencies is pleased to announce that Drazen Jerkovic will be joining their Project & Specification Sales team in the Lighting Division later this fall. With over 25 years of experience in the lighting and electrical industry, Drazen is a highly respected consultant known for his technical knowledge and deep understanding of project delivery…. Read More…
Intralec Named New Sales Agency Partner for IDEAL Electrical in Central & Southwestern Ontario

July 7, 2025 Intralec Electrical Products is proud to announce our new partnership with IDEAL Electrical as their sales agency for the Central & Southwestern Ontario regions. As a Canadian manufacturer with over 60 years of experience producing quality products—many of which, like the Can-Twist wire connector and Yellow 77 lubricant, are made in Ajax,… Read More…
City of Winnipeg Continues to Improve Online Permits System

July 4, 2025 The City of Winnipeg has launched an improved Permits Online web portal. This upgrade aims to make the permit process more convenient for customers. Permits Online is a one-stop shop to manage the permit process. Now, the web portal is easier to use because customers can navigate it using their mobile device. The portal… Read More…
Schneider Electric Launches Chapter 3 of Sustainability School

July 4, 2025 Schneider Electric, the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, has launched Chapter 3 of its online Sustainability School, a free training program designed to empower its channel ecosystem partners to become leaders in sustainability. This chapter will focus on teaching businesses how to decarbonize and unlock the competitive… Read More…

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