November 24, 2017
On November 23 Newfoundland Labrador Hydro will be testing new equipment at its North Salmon Dam. As a result of testing the company will be releasing water into the spillwaycausing higher than normal and unpredictable water levels during the testing period.
https://www.nlhydro.com/spill-advisory-equipment-testing-north-salmon-dam/
Littelfuse, Inc., announced it will begin distributing its manufactured fuse, fuse holder and fuse block products directly from its Canadian warehouse. In-house distribution benefits include…
March 8, 2024 The mission of the Office to Advance Women Apprentices (OAWA) Alberta is to open doors for more women to enter and advance their careers to Red Seal certification in the skilled construction trades. The grand opening of OAWA Alberta’s Edmonton office was celebrated on International Women’s Day (March 8, 2024). Carpenters’ Regional Council (CRC) received $2.354 million from…
December 9, 2022 The new lab, adjacent to CSA Group’s US headquarters, addresses an increased demand for the testing and certification of energy storage devices, charging equipment, micro grid components, and power conversion systems. The lab was designed in close consultation with CSA technical experts, customers and industry thought-leaders, with the aim of providing customers…
Swidget Corp. has appointed Intralec Electrical Products Ltd. as their sales agent representing Swidget in Ontario.
April 26, 2023 Recently, the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship returned to race at Berlin’s Tempelhof Airport, in Europe’s largest EV market. The 10-turn, 2.355km circuit is a unique stop on the calendar, where the drivers take on the highly-abrasive concrete apron of the historic airport as opposed to the asphalt of street circuits….
IDEAL Industries Canada has announced the appointment of Sean Bernard as Regional Sales Manager to its Audacy Wireless Lighting Control division. He will support Audacy in the GTA and Eastern Canada regions.
November 8, 2024 By Melvin Newman Excel is a powerful and flexible tool that can enhance efficiency in electrical construction estimating. Spreadsheets, like those in Excel, consist of a grid of “cells” where each cell can hold various types of data. Originating from mainframe computers in the 1960s and later developed for Apple computers in… Read More…
November 4, 2024 The total value of building permits in Canada decreased by $858.1 million (-7.0%) to $11.5 billion in August, following a strong July during which construction intentions rose sharply (+20.8%). The residential and non-residential sectors contributed to the decrease in August. On a constant dollar basis (2017=100), the total value of building permits decreased 7.6% in… Read More…
November 4, 2024 Investment in building construction edged up 0.2% to $21.0 billion in August, after a 1.6% decrease in July. The residential sector edged down (-0.1%) to $14.6 billion, while the non-residential sector was up 1.0% to $6.4 billion. Year over year, investment in building construction grew 7.2% in August. On a constant dollar basis (2017=100), investment in building construction was… Read More…
November 4, 2024 By Keith Sones, seasoned utility industry executive Most of the articles I’ve written have been based on personal experiences, many of them occurring decades ago, which eventually translate into helpful life lessons. The years allow the events to marinate in a savoury stew of time and reflection, clarity never coming immediately, or even… Read More…
November 13, 2024 2024 has been a transformative year for Sonepar in North America as it continues to focus on strategic growth. Since 2021, Sonepar has closed 21 acquisitions in North America. The acquisition growth alone in 2024 consists of seven companies representing over $2B in additional revenue, approximately 1,700 new associates, and 89 new… Read More…
November 12, 2024 Photo: Mike Shenouda and Taner Cairns, Founder of Black Box Innovations celebrated the signature of this licensing agreement at ABB’s Canadian head office in Montreal. The focus on reducing greenhouse gas emissions across North America is driving the transition to electric vehicles (EV) and efforts to decarbonize light-duty vehicle fleets, accelerating the need… Read More…
November 12, 2024 Hammond Power Solutions (HPS) has announced the opening of their new warehouse near Dallas Fort Worth. This facility is set to significantly enhance their logistics and delivery capabilities, providing numerous benefits to our customers throughout the United States and Canada. “The decision to establish this warehouse was driven by its proximity to… Read More…
November 8, 2024 The Ontario government is making it easier for Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members, their spouses and veterans to start careers in the skilled trades. The province is also investing $2.4 million through the Skills Development Fund (SDF) to provide free training for CAF members and veterans in tech and cybersecurity careers. These initiatives… Read More…
This project is funded [in part] by the Government of Canada.
Ce projet est financé [en partie] par le gouvernement du Canada.
