-
You are here:
-
Home
-
Changing Scene
-
IDEAL Nationals Underway in Run Up to Inaugural International Championships
Nov 8, 2019
The IDEAL Nationals are underway with an 18 member Canadian Team supported by the IDEAL Industries Canada crew. This year over 55,000 electrical contractors and electricians competed worldwide so this is the cream of the crop competing here in Orlando.
The 2019 IDEAL National Championship is a highly charged, no-holds barred competition to determine the best electrician in North America, including teams from China, Australia and Mexico.
To make it to Orlando, contractors have to qualify first and numerous qualifying events were held throughout Canada.
Each event is a test of skill and race against the clock to complete a task using IDEAL® tools. The fastest times in every region in Canada advance to the Championship Weekend, while the winners of each qualifying event receive a Winners Package complete with a cooler, t-shirt, hat and other gear. The events are open to professionals and students/apprentices to compete individually, or in teams of two in the School Challenge and Contractor Challenge.
Over the next few days 84 professionals and 84 students/apprentices from the US and Canada will advance to Orlando to compete. They will be joined by 1 professional and 1 student/apprentice each from Australia and China, who will be competing against the best the US and Canada have to offer in the inaugural International Championship at the end of the weekend. Ideal supports travel, lodging and meals but competitors have to bring their own “A” game to get through four rounds of competition.
For more information go to www.idealnationals.com
Photo: The ELG electric team and their supporters including IDEAL SUPPLY
How to select the Best Protection against Surge
Every household requires Surge Protection Devices to protect plug strips and all-important household appliances, from higher-level surge.
Join us on Wednesday, May 27, 2020 at 1:00PM ET, to find out how Surge Protection Devices can prevent damage to important household appliances by suppressing the surge, and how to select the right one!
Login/Register to your Electrician Portal for this free 30-minute webinar. Access to more learning sessions also available. Login/Register Now
Rittal is putting on a free webinar for their Canadian customers discussing how IoT enabled climate control solutions can help reduce energy costs by 75%.
Time & Date: Tuesday, May 12 at 2PM EDT
Go HERE to register
The Ontario government has introduced grant funding for apprentices to purchase tools, protective equipment and clothing for their trade, along with forgiving previous loans to purchase tools. Which will be available later this year. The announcement also included support for laid off and unemployed hospitality workers.
The announcement was made by Premier Doug Ford, Christine Elliott, Deputy Premier and Minister of Health, and Monte McNaughton, Minister of Labour, Training and Skills Development.
Read More
Latest Articles
Many organizations are at risk of continued interruption to operations due to coronavirus and ...
It is very scary to realize that our entire world has changed so drastically with the COVID-19 ...
My feet were cold. In my haste to run out the door that night when the pager chirped and ...
It's a nearly 2,100-mile drive from his home in Newfoundland to the jobsite in western ...
As the spread of COVID-19 rapidly increases around the world, companies are beginning to prepare ...
With their new REEL-X fish tape line, Greenlee aimed to alleviate the aggravation and wasted energy ...
I once took a class where the professor would explain concepts in two ways. First, he would dive ...
A broadening of the role of luminaires and a continued focus on people and energy efficiency are ...
We are in an Age of Disruption. Extant and emerging technologies are driving significant evolution ...
Often, code users encounter situations where they find themselves at odds with the rules contained ...
Many of us take risks in their daily lives, such as using our cell phone while driving or exceeding the speed limits, while fortunately avoiding any potential injury and damage. We are rewarded by a certain convenience when we take risks, such as apparent time savings as well as the tacit approval of observers who do not oppose our risky behaviour.
To reduce injuries in the workplace, we must all recognize that we are accepting certain risks on a daily basis and acknowledge the factors influencing risk tolerance.
Read More
By Sean Silvey
More than 70% of workers believe there is an opportunity for more electrical safety training in the workplace, according to a January 2020 Fluke survey of 162 electrical workers. Three reasons why electricians may feel they don't get enough safety training for their jobs are because effective programs take a lot of time to set up, employees are often not engaged in the training or safety meeting, and safety isn’t talked about in a way that builds toward a strong safety program. Here’s what you can do to create a stronger training program.
Read More
Product News
In 2020, Louis Poulsen and BIG Ideas present a comprehensive new lamp series, Keglen, especially ...
Architectural sound absorbing 100% Merino Wool Felt. Made from carbonized wool treated with ...
Universal Lighting Technologies recently introduced 180W PWX LED drivers. These drivers are ideal ...
Venture Lighting International has partnered with Synapse Wireless to enhance the capabilities of ...
In its aim to develop high-performance, long-lasting, and robust lighting solutions, LUBO Lighting, ...
The highly-efficient Juno® UPLD swivel LED undercabinet in 9, 14, 22 and 30” lengths have an easily ...
Lumenpulse has launched the Lumenblade family: a collection of contemporary classic rectilinear ...
The Lithonia Lighting FML4W is a new wide housing LED Wraparound. While suitable for new ...
Douglas Lighting Controls, a member of the Panasonic family of companies, recently introduced the ...
Arlington's new low profile 5x8" TV Box™ features a steel back box for use with MC, AC and flexible ...
In 2020, Louis Poulsen and BIG Ideas present a comprehensive new lamp series, Keglen, especially characterised by its distinctive design as well as classic superior lighting quality.
The key pieces in the Keglen series are four pendants (Ø175), (Ø250), (Ø400) and (Ø650) that each provide their very own diffusion of light using a curved glass insert, which is built into and adapted to each version of the shade.
The main feature of the lamp is the organic shaped glass that sits perfectly beneath the cone as a small water droplet shaped by physics and cohesive forces in nature, says Jakob Lange, Partner, BIG Ideas.
Read More
Universal Lighting Technologies recently introduced 180W PWX LED drivers. These drivers are ideal for outdoor luminaire applications, such as street, roadway and site area lighting, as well as, indoor highbays using non-Class 2 drivers.
“As the outdoor and industrial lighting segments continues to expand, Universal is focused on providing solutions that help our customers capture more market opportunities by increasing controllable options,” said Kevin Boyce Director of Product Management for Universal. “The PWX drivers are available with 12Vdc or 24Vdc auxiliary power for lighting applications with on-board sensors or radios.”
Read More
Peers & Profiles
Hazmasters was founded with a dedication and focus on creating safer work environments. It is ...
ELG Electric is an electrical contractor based out of Goderich, Ontario serving the area’s ...
Founded by Warren Osak, Electromate specializes in Robotic and Mechatronic Solutions, distributing ...
Will West is a first-year apprentice working in the solar industry with Hakai Energy ...
“It’s definitely the Olympics of our trade,” said Lance Giesbrecht of the Ideal National ...
Tommy Carducci is a 14-year industry veteran working with Seneca Electrical and was one of 18 ...
Legend Power Systems is an innovative Canadian company headquartered out of Vancouver, B.C. Their ...
Founded in 1942, Franklin Empire is Canada’s largest independent electrical distributor.
...
Nick Foster is Territory Manager, New Brunswick & P.E.I for Leviton. Foster was recently ...
Held from November 7th to 9th in Orlando, Florida and aired on ESPN 2, the Ideal National ...
Hazmasters was founded with a dedication and focus on creating safer work environments. It is distributor of safety products servicing customers in the industrial, construction, commercial, institution, and government markets.
The company supplies safety products, conduct safety inspections and tests, as well as service and repair safety products it. A company that educates and trains. A company that delivers every aspect of workplace safety to the employer and follows up to make those solutions easy to implement and sustain.
Read More
Copper $US Dollar price per pound
![[Most Recent Quotes from www.kitco.com]](http://www.kitconet.com/charts/metals/base/copper-d.gif)
![[Most Recent Quotes from www.kitco.com]](http://www.kitconet.com/charts/metals/base/spot-copper-60d.gif)
![[Most Recent Quotes from www.kitco.com]](http://www.kitconet.com/charts/metals/base/spot-copper-6m.gif)
