On Wednesday December 14, General Electric sold its $3 billion industrial solutions business, which makes electrical equipment, as part of a push to focus on its core businesses.
In an investor presentation GE said, that they are estimated to raise $4 billion from the sale of the unit as well as the previously announced sale of its water business.
The industrial solutions business has about 13,000 employees and 30 plants globally.
Service Wire is proud to announce that Kerith Richards has been selected as one of tED Magazine’s prestigious “30 Under 35” winners. Kerith represents some of the best and brightest in the electrical industry today.
Electricity Human Resources Canada (EHRC), Canada’s leading source for human resources research and tools for the electricity and renewable energy industry, yesterday held its 5th Annual Award of Excellence luncheon in downtown Toronto.
Recently, Skills/Compétences Canada announced the official members of WorldSkills Team Canada 2019 who will go on to compete on the international stage at WorldSkills Kazan 2019, this August.
July 2, 2024 EECOL Electric has announced the acquisition Independent Electric Supply of Toronto (Independent). Independent, with its 40 team members, has been serving customers in the Toronto area market since 1921. “EECOL’s customer-first focus aligns perfectly with our values. This partnership represents the joining of two companies that have both been servicing the electrical…
Eaton and its partners recently helped realize a project by the United States Army Corps of Engineers at Stony Brook University Hospital in New York, supplying essential power distribution equipment for four temporary medical facilities with the capacity to treat more than 1,000 patients.
Intertek Testing Services (ETL) advises consumers, retailers and distributors that the HID electronic ballast in the photo bears an invalid cETLus Certification Mark and has not been evaluated by Intertek…
December 16, 2024 The total value of building permits issued in Canada decreased by $399.1 million (-3.1%) to $12.6 billion in October. This comes on the heels of a strong September, during which construction intentions rose by $1.3 billion to the second-highest level in the series. Despite the monthly decline in October, the total value of building permits… Read More…
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… Read More…
December 16, 2024 Technical Advisor Trevor Tremblay explains why following best practices and relying on licensed professionals will ensure a smooth and secure transition when integrating this exciting new technology. Energy Storage Systems (ESS) are revolutionizing the way individuals and businesses manage energy, providing cost-saving opportunities, increased energy reliability, and a pathway toward sustainability. In… Read More…
December 13, 2024 Schneider Electric has released new survey findings showing Canadians are increasingly concerned about the environmental impact of traditional public transit emissions. According to the survey, 83 per cent of Canadians recognize the need for electrified transit to support a sustainable future and are seeking actionable and innovative solutions to ease the nation’s… Read More…
December 16, 2024 Resilient Sales is very excited to announce that they will be representing Liteline in Northern Ontario staring January 1st, 2025. Territory coverage will include Sudbury, North Bay, Sault Ste Marie, Timmins, Kirkland Lake, and Temiskaming Shores. Read More…
December 16, 2024 The Canada Infrastructure Bank (CIB), Royal Bank of Canada (RBC), and Matawa First Nations Management (Matawa) have reached financial close on the Matawa Training and Wellness Centre energy retrofit project. The CIB is lending $15 million through its Indigenous Community Infrastructure Initiative (ICII), in addition to RBC’s $5 million financing to support… Read More…
December 16, 2024 FLO has announced new EV charger installations in Hay River, Northwest Territories, Niagara Falls, Ontario, and the Fairmont Empress in Victoria, British Columbia. New FLO Chargers in Hay River, Northwest Territories The Town of Hay River in Canada’s Northwest Territories has its first DC Fast Charger with the installation and activation of… Read More…
December 13, 2024 LED Roadway Lighting (LRL) has announced that Chuck Cartmill will be stepping down as Chief Executive Officer effective January 1st, 2025. Since founding the company in 2002 as C-Vision, Chuck has played an instrumental role in growing LED Roadway Lighting from its modest beginnings in an empty building with one employee into a… Read More…
This project is funded [in part] by the Government of Canada.
Ce projet est financé [en partie] par le gouvernement du Canada.
