Changing Scene

Double up on safety with Eaton’s new revolutionary line-side isolation safety switch.

On August 3, Ouellet Canada became the official supplier of Convectair products in Canada. Since this date, the company has been responsible for sales and customer service for these heating products.

Honeywell Salibury have identified a Pro-Wear Plus fabric that is not performing to stated specifications, during European CE testing.

A New Brunswick provincial program aimed at supporting and mentoring women in apprenticeable trades has been extended by three years.

The Electrical Safety Authority has implemented procedures and strict protocol to reduce the spread of COVID-19 for their employees, customers, and the public.

During COVID-19, Graybar Canada has put an increased focus on ensuring customers have access to quality industry training.

While the annual IDEAL® National Championship has been postponed to 2021 due to the coronavirus outbreak, the ‘Stay Wired to Win’ program aims to keep the electrical community engaged during this time. 

The Hilti Group has entered into a technology partnership with Ottobock SE & Co. KGaA to develop exoskeletal systems. Such solutions open new possibilities in terms of health protection and productivity and represent a future market in the construction industry.

The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in a considerable slowdown in economic activity in Canada and altered the capital investment intentions of Canadian companies originally reported by Statistics Canada in February.

Southwire announced the acquisition of Madison Electric Products LLC of Solon, Ohio – a manufacturer of electrical components and accessories.

The BACnet community have announced Douglas Lighting Controls has become the latest company to join BACnet International as a silver member.

Government Relations Minister Lori Carr announced the transfer of gas and electrical licensing services to the Technical Safety Authority of Saskatchewan (TSASK) will be completed this weekend.

From equipment selection to wiring methods and installation requirements, the safe installation of electrical equipment in hazardous locations depends on rigorous attention to detail.

E.B. Horsman & Son is excited to announce that our Calgary branch will be moving to a new building located down the street (350m away). The new address will be #104-11080 50 St. SE Calgary as of August 24, 2020.

The IBEW and its labour allies in Manitoba achieved a major win on June 11 when a judge threw out a controversial piece of legislation designed to hold down the wages of 120,000 public employees in the province and damage their collective bargaining rights.

Wow Lighting and Controls are excited to introduce the newest addition to the Wow Calgary team, Krystal Franke.