July 30, 2020
Attention all Contractors, Electricians, MRO customers: Affiliated Distributors is pleased to announce that Cooper Lighting Solutions has joined the AD Electrical eCommerce Program.
With over 6,500+ SKUs (25 brands) in our database, the most remarkable piece is that the data quality is the highest score it can be & 100% of their products have supporting documents.
More skilled trades workers can seek certification in Nova Scotia with changes the Province is making to apprenticeship training requirements.
Sommers Motor Generator Sales Ltd., a leading Canadian manufacturer of custom generators, has announced that General Manager Chris McGregor has been appointed President.The appointment follows McGregor’s purchase of a controlling interest in the business in April. The company was founded by Wes and Kay Sommers in 1936, helping to bring electrical service and equipment to rural Ontario and the Maritime region. The company has remained in the family since that time.
Mircom Technologies Ltd. has joined the BACnet International association. Founded in 1991, Mircom is a global designer, manufacturer and distributor of Intelligent Building Solutions. It’s vision is to make buildings worldwide safer, smarter, and more livable. Reaching customers in over 100 countries worldwide, Mircom’s portfolio includes: fire detection & alarm, communications & security, mass notification, nurse call, and building automation & smart technologies.
Rittal Systems has announced Franklin Empire has joined its distribution/partner network in Canada. With a rich family history dating back to the 1940’s and an extensive distribution network in Ontario and Quebec, Franklin Empire Inc. is proud to be the largest independently owned electrical distributor in Canada, also renowned for its manufacturing automation systems.
Eaton has entered into an agreement to sell its recently named Lighting business, Cooper Lighting, to Signify for a cash purchase price of $1.4 billion.
Hydro Ottawa Ltd. has been found guilty and fined $225,000 following a March 2012 incident in which three workers sustained injuries, one of whom later died. A subcontractor and co-defendant had already been fined $125,000.
July 19, 2024 By Elle Bremmer Earlier this year, Stelpro and Innovair announced a strategic partnership to stregnthen their position in the North American market and support growth for both companies. The excitement surrounding the companies’ latest strategic alliance is evident in the lively conversation between Louis Beaulieu and Pierre Huard, CEOs of Innovair Solutions and Groupe Stelpro… Read More…
July 19, 2024 Month over month, investment in building construction edged up 0.8% to $20.8 billion in May, rebounding from a 2.0% decrease in April. Both residential (+0.9% to $14.4 billion) and non-residential (+0.6% to $6.4 billion) sectors rose slightly in May. On a constant dollar basis (2017=100), investment in building construction was up 0.9% to $12.7 billion in May. Decline in… Read More…
July 19, 2024 By John Kerr & Owen Hurst The recent acquisition announcements in the past month or so represent a mix of new moves being made in the electrical distribution channel in Canada that we feel demands some close reflection. The landscape is changing dramatically and quickly with the recent M&A activity that included… Read More…
July 15, 2024 Investment in building construction decreased 2.0% to $20.5 billion in April compared with March. The residential sector declined 2.7% to $14.2 billion, while the non-residential sector fell 0.5% to $6.3 billion. On a constant dollar basis (2017=100), investment in building construction decreased 1.9% to $12.6 billion in April. Investment in residential sector declines Investment in residential building construction decreased by… Read More…
Nexans announces the appointment of Timothy King as Vice President of BU North America for Nexans’ D&U AMEA Business. Read More…
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… Read More…
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… Read More…
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,… Read More…
This project is funded [in part] by the Government of Canada.
Ce projet est financé [en partie] par le gouvernement du Canada.
