Legrand, North and Central America Finalizes Acquisition of Universal Electric Corporation

Oct 2, 2020

Legrand, North and Central America (LNCA) announced it has completed its acquisition of Universal Electric Corporation (UEC), a developer of flexible, customizable power distribution systems, and manufacturer of the STARLINE and U-S Safety Trolley suites of products.

UEC immediately becomes part of LNCA’s Data, Power and Control division along with: Server Technology, Raritan, AFCO, Electrorack, and Ortronics.

“Legrand has enjoyed significant growth in the data center market by focusing on best-of-breed product offerings,” said John Selldorff, President and CEO of Legrand, North and Central America.

Founded in 1924, UEC has been providing innovative electrical power solutions for the data center, retail, health care, higher education and industrial markets across the U.S. and around the world.

Source

Changing Scene

NEMA Publishes COVID-19 Guide for Disinfecting Electrical Equipment

The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) published NEMA GD 4-2020 COVID-19 Cleaning and Disinfecting Guidance for Electrical Equipment.

Changing Scene

Canadian Renewable Energy Association names new President and CEO

November 21, 2022 The Canadian Renewable Energy Association (CanREA) today named Vittoria Bellissimo as its incoming President and CEO, effective October 31, 2022, replacing Robert Hornung who is retiring from the role. “I am delighted to welcome Vittoria as the new President and CEO of CanREA,” said Jason Chee-Aloy, Chair of CanREA’s Board of Directors….

charging stations installed in Quebec by year

Changing Scene

Quebec’s Electric Circuit: 800 Charging Stations By Year’s End

The Electric Circuit, Quebec’s largest public charging network for electric vehicles, now offers over 615 charging stations in more than 140 municipalities across 16 regions. Almost 200 more are expected by the end of 2016.

Changing Scene

BCCA Successfully Delivers $15.725M in Federal Funding to BC’s Construction Industry

March 28, 2024 The BC Construction Association (BCCA) announced that it has completed delivery, ahead of schedule and within budget, on the most far-reaching construction trade apprenticeship drive ever undertaken in British Columbia, surpassing its funding objective by 2.280M. The Apprenticeship Services workforce development program was financed through the Government of Canada’s Canadian Apprenticeship Strategy’s Apprenticeship…

Changing Scene

May 30-June 2: ECAA Technical Training Day and AGM

The Electrical Contractors Association of Alberta is hosting its 2019 technical training day, annual general meeting and committee meetings from May 30 to June 2 in Jasper, AB.

Changing Scene

Mattr Completes Acquisition of AmerCable, Establishing US Wire and Cable Manufacturing Footprint

January 10, 2025 Mattr Corp. has announced that it has closed its previously announced acquisition of AmerCable Incorporated [see press release], which now forms part of Mattr’s Connection Technologies reporting segment. Under the terms of the transaction, Mattr has acquired all of the outstanding shares of AmerCable from Nexans USA Inc. for a purchase price…

Changing Scene

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…

The Growing Presence of Women in Quebec Construction Industry

July 4, 2025
Celebrating 125 Years: Listen to the Story Behind EB Horsman & Son

July 4, 2025
Weidmüller Canada: Committed to Continued Innovation & Growth in Canadian Industry

June 30, 2025
Guide to the Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1[i] – A Road Map: Section 38

June 30, 2025
Doubling Pace of Construction over Next Decade Would Restore Housing Affordability to 2019 levels

June 30, 2025
Canada’s Construction Industry Gets Serious about Investing in Technology as Pressure Mounts to do More with Less

June 30, 2025

Changing Scene

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 makes the permit process more convenient for our 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 is… 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…
United Chargers Launches Grizzl-E Club Charger-as-a-Service Subscription Model

July 4, 2025 United Chargers Inc., known for the Grizzl-E line of EV chargers, announces Grizzl-E Club, a first-of-its-kind charger as a service that provides a free EV Charger and pays drivers back for charging. Grizzl-E Club is designed to make EV ownership more rewarding, accessible, and future-ready. Beginning July 1st, Canadians can join the Grizzl-E… Read More…
Consultation on Potential Tariff Remission for Certain Imports

July 4, 2025 The Department of Finance Canada is reaching out to Canadian producers and industry associations regarding the potential remission of tariffs on certain imports from the United States and China. The Department has outlined its framework and process for how it will consider remission requests for tariffs on products from the United States (U.S.) and China…. Read More…

Related Articles

Our Company

Customer Service

Subscribe to Our Brands…

Visit our Brand Sites…

Subscribe to our Free Weekly Digest