ABB Pioneers Advanced Cable Protection Solution Crafted from Discarded Ocean Fishing Nets

ABB Pioneers Advanced Cable Protection Solution Crafted from Discarded Ocean Fishing Nets

April 24, 2026 An estimated 1 million tons of abandoned, lost and discarded fishing gear (ALDFG), the equivalent of 50,000 double-decker buses, litter the world’s oceans every year, endangering marine life as a major source of ocean plastic pollution. To help address dangerous marine pollution, ABB Installation Products pioneered industry-leading cable protection crafted from 50%…

IPEX Donates to Support Clean Water Initiatives in Canada and US

IPEX Donates to Support Clean Water Initiatives in Canada and US

April 26, 2024 IPEX joined the international community in recognizing World Water Day and our shared responsibility of achieving clean water and sanitation for all. This day encourages action to support The United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals on water and sanitation and to raise awareness of the 2.2 billion people worldwide living without access to…

CDM2 and Electec Announce Partnership to Enhace Lighting and Electrical Solutions in BC

CDM2 and Electec Announce Partnership to Enhace Lighting and Electrical Solutions in BC

April 26, 2024 CDm2 is excited to announce a new strategic partnership with Electec, a pioneer in innovative wiring and cabling solutions. This collaboration aims to enrich our service offerings, technical expertise, and customer service to clients across various market sectors. Electec, founded in 1978, brings its robust experience in engineered cabling systems that are both…

Honda Plans to Establish Comprehensive Electric Vehicle Value Chain in Ontario, Canada

Honda Plans to Establish Comprehensive Electric Vehicle Value Chain in Ontario, Canada

April 26, 2024 Honda Motor Co., Ltd. announced that it plans to build a comprehensive EV value chain in Canada with an approximate investment of CAD$15 billion, including investment by joint venture partners, to strengthen its EV supply system and capability to prepare for a future increase in EV demand in North America. Honda has begun evaluating the requirements to…

ESA

ESA is Searching for Two New Board Members

April 26, 2024 Currently, ESA is searching for two dynamic, forward-thinking leaders; one from the Licensed Electrical Contractor (“LEC”) sector and second, a representative from the electrical manufacturing industry. In both profiles’ expertise in strategic planning, regulatory oversight and government affairs, consensus building, and good governance are required. Additionally, one of the candidates must bring strong IT…

Liteline

Liteline Introduces Next Sales and Marketing Inc. as Atlantic Canada Representatives

Apr 25, 2024 In an ongoing effort to provide their Partners with the best quality product, service & support, Liteline are excited to announce the appointment of Next Sales and Marketing, as their agent representing Liteline in Atlantic Canada, beginning April 27th, 2024. Next Sales and Marketing caters to a wide range of market segments…

Lumen Recognized for their Commitment to Sustainable Practices

Lumen Recognized for their Commitment to Sustainable Practices

April 23, 2024 Lumen is proud to announce that it has been honored by Ecovadis with a prestigious silver medal. This award recognizes Lumen’s ongoing efforts to integrate sustainable practices into its operations and its unwavering commitment to environmental responsibility. Ecovadis is a globally recognized assessment platform that provides sustainability ratings for companies. It focuses…

CCA Calls for Meaningful Investment as Housing Takes Centre Stage in Budget 2024

CCA Calls for Meaningful Investment as Housing Takes Centre Stage in Budget 2024

April 22, 2024 The federal government’s housing strategy is a long-awaited step forward to build more homes, but significantly more investment is needed to address critical infrastructure needs and the housing crisis, says Canada’s construction industry. The federal government’s plan announced in this Budget, as well as actions taken through the 2023 Fall Economic Statement,…

Have your Voice Heard…Join in One of CEMRA’s 3 Subcommittee Groups and Make a Difference

Have your Voice Heard…Join in One of CEMRA’s 3 Subcommittee Groups and Make a Difference

April 22, 2024 The CEMRA board is looking for CEMRA reps to embark one of the three valuable Board subcommittees. If you are a rep, and would like to get involved and contribute, this is your opportunity. The 3 subcommittee groups include the following projects; If you have any questions, please reach out to the…

IDEAL Industries Inc. Introduces New CMO, Pam McMeen as Part of Ambitious Growth Plan

IDEAL Industries Inc. Introduces New CMO, Pam McMeen as Part of Ambitious Growth Plan

April 15, 2024 IDEAL Industries, Inc. announces an expansion of its leadership team by adding Pam McMeen as Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) on April 1, 2024. Under Pam’s leadership, the company will pursue an ambitious growth plan to become a more dominant market leader across its three divisions: IDEAL Electrical, Anderson Power, and Enatel. “The…

Raymond Taza Accepts Position of Technical Sales Representative Eaton B-Line and Crouse-Hinds Series

Raymond Taza Accepts Position of Technical Sales Representative Eaton B-Line and Crouse-Hinds Series

April 15, 2024 Eaton are very pleased to welcome Raymond Taza to the Eaton Global Energy Infrastructure Solutions business as Technical Sales Representative covering the province of Quebec. Raymond will report directly to John Dobson Regional VP, and will be based in LaSalle (Montreal), Quebec. In this role, Raymond will be responsible for driving Division…

Dot Family Holdings Names Christopher Breslin as Chief Executive Officer of OmniCable

Dot Family Holdings Names Christopher Breslin as Chief Executive Officer of OmniCable

April 15, 2024 Dot Family Holdings (DFH) has announced the appointment of Christopher Breslin as Chief Executive Officer of Omni Cable LLC (OmniCable) effective May 13, 2024. Breslin will succeed interim CEO Jeff Siegfried, the company’s co-founder, who will remain as vice chairman. In 2019, DFH acquired OmniCable, an industry-leading redistributor selling wire, cable, fiber,…

EFC Welcomes New Manufacturer Member: Metalumen Manufacturing Inc.

EFC Welcomes New Manufacturer Member: Metalumen Manufacturing Inc.

April 15, 2024 Lighting has been a true passion for Metalumen Manufacturing Inc. since its inception as a family-owned business in 1977. Metalumen prides itself on understanding the art and science or craftmanship of luminaire design and carefully consider the architectural environment to ensure the right lighting solution is developed. Metalumen marries function with design,…

7th Annual BC Construction Month Honours Those Who Help Build BC

7th Annual BC Construction Month Honours Those Who Help Build BC

April 15, 2024  BC’s 7th Annual Construction and Skilled Trades Month recognizes excellence across the industry in two areas of priority: culture change, and leadership. This year’s celebration highlights the importance of the industry’s mentors in shaping the new generation of construction workers, and marks five years of Builders Code culture training, policies and commitments,…