Changing Scene

Book your place for CSA virtual instructor-led Hazardous Area Requirements course October 5-8th.

Starting this September, the U40 is putting together a monthly Virtual Professional Development Series that all are welcome to attend.

LAPP believes companies need to place their focus on sustainability. The same goes for the right choice of connection solutions for your applications and projects. At LAPP, we assist you in being ready in good time.

IBEW International President Lonnie R. Stephenson recently announced the “IBEW Strong” initiative to grow a more inclusive and representative union, and IBEW leaders in Canada are embracing the push to increase diversity while continuing to educate the best electrical workers in the world.

Signify and EDZCOM, the Nordic market leader in Edge Connectivity, will join forces to introduce Trulifi by Signify, two-way wireless network connectivity through infrared and visible light, into industrial applications. The partnership will apply to Signify’s LiFi solutions, branded Trulifi, in the manufacturing industries.

Lutron Electronics announced you can now easily include Vive Wireless as part of an Extron touchpanel solution.

In line with the Company’s vision to further reinforce  its presence in India, Schneider Electric announced the success of completion of the transaction combining Larsen & Toubro’s Electrical & Automation business and Schneider Electric India’s Low Voltage and Industrial Automation Product business, following the initial announcement in 2018.

The Buildings Show and BUILDEX Alberta are coming together to provide a national platform that virtually connects more than 70,000 design, construction and real estate professionals across Canada. 

Southwire has aquired Construction Electrical Products (CEP) of Livermore, CA. Serving the construction and industrial markets for more than 40 years, CEP manufactures temporary power distribution and portable lighting products.  

Attend a live webinar with technology entrepreneur James Benham to learn how you can create a culture of innovation at your company.

The total value of building permits fell 3.0% to $7.8 billion in July, entirely as a result of declines in British Columbia (-34.2% to $1.2 billion), Quebec (-15.1% to $1.5 billion) and Newfoundland and Labrador (-19.0% to $54 million).

AD has named David Kinsella as president of its Electrical–U.S. Division with the unanimous backing of the Electrical-U.S. board. Dave currently serves as the division’s member relations vice president and will assume his new responsibilities as president effective Sep. 21.

Schneider Electric has announced a new software service solution—Cloud-Hosted Power Management. Now available in Canada, the cloud-based system enables users to manage their power and energy usage in real-time, eliminating the need for time and resource-intensive commitments.

E.B. Horsman & Son have introduced a new Streetlighting Solution Builder on their website, the company annouced via LinkedIn.

The Ontario government is investing $43 million in expanded youth training programs to give young people exposure to more employment options. The programs is meant to help increase awareness and encourage youth to acquire the skills that will start them down the path to lifelong succes.

The Continental Automated Buildings Association (CABA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Board Member Scott McBrayne, Senior Director, National Operations (Shared Services) at Cadillac Fairview Corporation Limited, to the CABA Executive Committee.