Northern Cables Introduces Customer Service Portal 2.0
May 31, 2024 Northern Cables introduces their Customer Service Portal Version 2.0 to enhanced convenience for their customers. Features include: Go HERE to sign up
Leviton’s Network Solutions Business Unit is Carbon Neutral
May 31, 2024 Leviton’s Network Solutions Business Unit announced that it has achieved Carbon Neutrality. This achievement was completed with our global sustainability consultancy Sphera, and is inclusive of Scope 1, Scope 2, and selected Scope 3 emissions. Leviton employed a three-step process of measure, reduce, and offset to attain Carbon Neutrality. In 2021, Sphera…
Eaton Announces Shelly Vaz as Business Unit Manager, CPDI, Electrical Sector – Electrical Americas – Canada
May 31, 2024 Eaton are pleased to announce the selection of Shelly Vaz to the position of business unit manager, CPDI, Electrical Sector – Electrical Americas – Canada, effective May 1. Shelly will be located out of our Toronto, Ontario office. In her new role, Shelly will be responsible for leading the Critical Power and Digital Infrastructure (CPDI)…
Eureka Wins Red Dot Award for Atoll
May 31, 2024 Eureka is pleased to announce that its Atoll luminaire has received a Red Dot Design Award for Product Design. It is the 10th consecutive year that Eureka products have been honored with this prestigious award, which is a testament to the company’s consistency and relentless drive to design the best luminaires in the…
Liteline Launches Website Enhancements
May 31, 2024 A new look is now available on the Liteline website when navigating to products. The website has launched an improved navigation system that combines Find, Filter, and Discover into one section called Products. The Products page allows users to filter by product category, refine by attributes, and visually see applicable product cards…
FLO and FCL Forge Fast Charging Travel Corridor Across British Columbia
May 31, 2024 FLO will supply 41 FLO 100kW SmartDC fast chargers to Federated Co-operatives Limited (FCL) on behalf of local Co-ops in the Co-operative Retailing System. The chargers will be installed at 23 locations across British Columbia and will establish a highway charging corridor, deploying fast charging across the province. The FLO chargers will be installed…
Alberta is Investing $43M to Plan the Advanced Skills Centre at NAIT, to Train an Additional 4,200 Apprentices Yearly
May 31, 2024 Alberta’s workforce is currently facing a shortage of skilled trades workers, making life more expensive for families and leaving job openings unfilled. To meet the demands of a growing economy and create opportunities for students in high-demand fields, Alberta’s government is investing in the new Advanced Skills Centre (ASC) at NAIT. The…
Skilled Trades Ontario Launches Resource Hub to Simplify Access to Industry Information
May 27, 2024 Skilled Trades Ontario (STO) has launched a new online information centre, providing a platform to access an abundance of expertise and insights into the skilled trades sector. The STO Resource Hub features newly published trade reports, a directory of helpful links as well as other skilled trades related resources and research. This…
EFC Welcomes Lavindi Richards-Harvey as Events Coordinator
May 27, 2024 Lavindi Richards-Harvey has been appointed EFC’s Events Coordinator, effective May 13, 2024. Lavindi reports to Nathalie Lajoie, Director, National Events and will support all national and Ontario region events, as well as the Ontario Energy Network Programs. Lavindi has strong customer service skills, along with experience in events that will be a…
Ontario Makes Investment for In-Demand Careers as Electricians in Niagara Region
May 27, 2024 The Ontario government is working to fill the labour shortage by successfully training new Electrical Construction workers for in-demand careers in Niagara Region, together with union partners. Enabled by an investment of $672,700 through Ontario’s Skills Development Fund (SDF), the government has partnered with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local…
ABB Expands Electrification Portfolio with Acquisition of Siemens’ Wiring Accessories Business in China
May 27, 2024 ABB announced it has signed an agreement to acquire Siemens’ Wiring Accessories business in China. The acquisition will broaden ABB’s market reach and complement its regional customer offering within smart buildings. The offering ABB is acquiring includes wiring accessories, smart home systems, smart door locks and further peripheral home automation products, which…
ABB and Powrmatic Announce New Agreement for Electrical Distribution Solutions on Canadian Market
May 27, 2024 Partnership with Powrmatic expands ABB distribution network and increases access to energy efficient building solutions for electrical contractors. ABB Canada and Powrmatic Canada Ltd., a distributor of residential, commercial, and electrical supply equipment based in Eastern Canada, today announced a new regional distribution agreement. Powrmatic will provide electrical contractors increased access to…
Airlight and CDM2 Partner to Offer Casambi Bluetooth Control Solutions
May 27, 2024 CDm2 LIGHTWORKS is excited to announce a new partnership with Airlight; the authorized Canadian partner for Casambi, offering customized, future-proof control systems utilizing low energy Bluetooth 5.3. “Partnering with Airlight enables CDm2 to deliver Casambi innovative technology to our clients in support of their diverse project requirements.” – Darren Luce, President, CDm2 LIGHTWORKS….
ECS Re-Certified as Best Managed Platinum Status for 7th Straight Year
May 22, 2024 Electrical Cable Supply (ECS), Canada’s leading, independently owned electrical wire and cable solutions provider, proudly announces its re-certification as a Platinum Club member in Canada’s Best Managed Companies for the seventh consecutive year. This prestigious designation, awarded by Deloitte, recognizes Canadian-owned and managed companies for innovative management, business performance, and sustained growth….
WOW Lighting and Controls adds Blink Charging to Line Card
May 17, 2024 WOW Lighting and Controls are excited to introduce the newest addition to the Wow Lighting and Controls linecard: Blink Charging Co. Blink Charging Co. (Nasdaq: BLNK) is a global leader in electric vehicle (EV) charging equipment and services, enabling drivers, hosts, and fleets to easily transition to electric transportation through innovative charging solutions. Blink’s…
Join ECABC’s Call for Prompt Payment in BC
May 17, 2024 On Monday, May 6th, ECABC launched a campaign across its social media platforms to create awareness for the need for prompt payment laws in British Columbia, now. Year after year, BC’s lack of prompt payment has been the #1 issue for ECABC’s contractors. Why? Because prompt payment ensures that contractors and subcontractors receive…
