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August 12, 2021
August 12, 2021
January 25, 2024 GB Agencies Ltd is pleased to announce a new partnership with RAB Design Lighting as their sales representatives in Manitoba, and Kenora, Ontario. RAB Design Lighting is a leading provider of innovative lighting solutions in the Canadian lighting industry. RAB Design Lighting’s commitment to excellence aligns seamlessly with our customer-centric values at GB Agencies….
April 26, 2023 Kelsey Laush Trimble and DDS (Distributor Data Solutions) are expanding the delivery of next-generation product data solutions to contractors, distributors, and manufacturers for the construction industry. DDS and Trimble manage and syndicate manufacturer-specific product content for one of the largest global ecosystems of contractor and distributor software users in construction. Together, they currently serve over 60%…
Eiko has announced the aquisition of Xeleum, a U.S. based designer and manufacturer of intelligent, controllable lighting solutions for use in industrial and commercial applications.
December 1, 2024 The Ontario government has launched the second round of its Skills Development Fund (SDF) Capital Stream, with over $74 million in available funding to build, expand and retrofit training facilities for workers in the trades, including construction, manufacturing, technology and health care. Since the province launched the Skills Development Fund in 2021, Ontario is…
February 10, 2023 Demand for Champion Fiberglass electrical conduit has grown exponentially. All major contractors in US have now started to use the Champion Fiberglass conduit and realizing major savings for their projects, not only because of lower material cost compared to PVC and other more expensive conduit materials, but also even bigger savings on…
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…
January 20, 2025 The total value of building permits issued in Canada decreased by $739.5 million (-5.9%) to $11.7 billion in November, a second consecutive monthly decline. The residential sector led the decrease, followed by the non-residential sector. On a constant dollar basis (2017=100), the total value of building permits issued in November declined 5.8% from the previous… Read More…
January 20, 2025 On January 7, the Government of Ontario announced 14 new and expanded energy-efficiency programs, including the Home Renovation Savings Program, as part of a new $10.9 billion investment in energy efficiency to help families and businesses save money. Save on Energy and Enbridge Gas, with endorsement from the Ontario government, have partnered to… Read More…
The National Electrical Trade Council (NETCO), a collaboration between the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Canada and the Canadian Electrical Contractors Association (CECA), has taken a major step in standardizing electrical training across Canada with the launch of its VR Motor Control Training. Read More…
Section 26 is a general section of the code and applies to the installation of all electrical equipment. Appendix B contains important additional helpful notes. This section is divided into several parts, with the general rules 26-002 to 26-012 applying to all electrical equipment and additional parts for specific types of equipment. Read More…
January 16, 2025 Leviton Canada is pleased to announce structural changes to its Canadian Sales Department, effective January 1, 2025. These changes aim to enhance sales synergy, optimize resource allocation and strengthen their relationships with customers across the country. Jason Denstedt now assumes the role of Vice-President of National ED Sales, overseeing the national Electrical… Read More…
January 16, 2025 Nesco is pleased to announce the appointment of Sean Atkinson at Resilient Sales as their sales agent for Northern Ontario, effective January 1st, 2025. “Sean is replacing Steve Wallace, who after decades of providing tireless customer service and sales support is focusing on family and enjoying some well-deserved downtime in retirement,” commented… Read More…
January 15, 2025 ABB Electrification’s Smart Buildings Division and Wieland Electric have announced a strategic partnership to revolutionize modular and serial construction with advanced prefabricated electrical installation systems. The collaboration combines Wieland’s innovative connector technology with ABB’s extensive portfolio – including switches, sockets, installation boxes, energy distribution, and smart home solutions – to deliver plug-and-play… Read More…
January 15, 2025 ABB has announced the acquisition of Lumin, a U.S.-based pioneer and leading provider of responsive energy management systems, to expand its home energy management capabilities in the North American residential sector. The acquisition follows a strategic minority investment by ABB into the company in 2023. Financial terms of the transaction were not… Read More…
This project is funded [in part] by the Government of Canada.
Ce projet est financé [en partie] par le gouvernement du Canada.