Schneider LayoutFAST 6.0 Now with Canadian Content
LayoutFAST is the newly updated electrical design tool from Schneider Electric.
Webinar: How to Choose the Right Power Supply for my Applications?
Traco Power and their Partner Distrelec hosting webinar on selecting the right power supply on Thursday, September 5th at 2pm GMT.
HELUKABEL Canada Inc. Joins EFC as a Manufacturer Member
HELUKABEL is a German-based manufacturer and supplier of cables, wires and accessories. A product portfolio of over 33,000 in-stock line items, along with their custom cable solutions, allows them to supply state-of-the-art connectivity
Over 100 Blue Bird Electric School Buses Plugging into Districts
Across North America, some students going back to school this fall will ride electric school buses. More than 100 electric school buses, powered by a Cummins fully electric drivetrain, have been ordered to date from Blue Bird Corporation.
Desjardins and Hydro-Québec Partner to Create Quebec’s First Urban Vehicle-Charging Superstation
Desjardins and Hydro-Québec are proud to announce that Quebec’s first urban superstation for charging electric vehicles is now open at the Complexe Desjardins.
ENMAX Completes Canada’s Largest Municipal Rooftop Solar System for Airdrie
The City of Airdrie and ENMAX have announced the completion of Canada’s largest municipal rooftop solar installation.
OPG Announces Kiashke Zaaging Anishinaabek Micro Grid Project now Online
Kiashke Zaaging Anishinaabek (KZA)/Gull Bay First Nation (GBFN) and Ontario Power Generation (OPG) have co-developed a community micro grid that uses solar, battery storage and automated control technology to help reduce diesel use at KZA in northwestern Ontario.
Mazak Introduces Dynamics 365 Field Service for Faster, Better Service
To simplify the service experience for customers and service professionals alike, Mazak Corporation has introduced Dynamics 365 (D365) Field Service, an electronic service management system. Designed to speed up the process and get your manufacturing equipment back up and running as fast as possible…
IBEW Local Union 1620 Celebrates 70th Anniversary
On August 15, 2019, IBEW Local Union 1620 reached an exciting milestone as they celebrated their 70th anniversary!
Eaton Forms Strategic Alliance with KPIT to Develop Next-Generation Electrified Mobility Technologies
Power management company Eaton announced it has chosen global technology company KPIT to support the development of next-generation electrified mobility technologies for its eMobility business unit.
Emerson Global STEM Survey Shows Growing Interest in STEM Careers But Lack of Encouragement, Especially for Women
As the world faces a skilled workforce gap, the fifth annual STEM (Science, Technology, Education, and Math) survey by Emerson found that 6 out of 10 Americans are interested in pursuing STEM careers – but fewer than 4 in 10 (39%) have felt encouraged to do so.
UL Issues World’s First Certification for Repurposed EV Batteries to 4R Energy
UL announced that 4R Energy Corporation, a joint venture of Nissan Motors and Sumitomo Corporation focusing on the effective reuse of EV batteries for energy storage systems, is the first organization worldwide to be certified to UL 1974, the Standard for Evaluation for Repurposing Batteries.
Allied Electronics & Automation Announces the Expansion of Its Sales Team
Allied Electronics & Automation is announcing the expansion of its current Sales organization. The addition will include 40 new roles, combined with a restructuring of the team, to further enhance the company’s ability to serve customers in key markets across the Americas.
ABB names Björn Rosengren as CEO
The Board of ABB has unanimously appointed Björn Rosengren as Chief Executive Officer. He will join ABB on February 1, 2020 and succeed CEO, Peter Voser, in this role on March 1, 2020. At that time Peter Voser will revert to his position at ABB solely as Chairman of the Board.
Ontario Power Generation Partners with MaRS Discovery District on Generate Innovation Challenge
Ontario Power Generation (OPG), in collaboration with MaRS Discovery District, announced they are teaming up to launch the Generate Innovation Challenge, a partnership competition to generate future-looking solutions that impact the energy sector.
Canada Invests in Newmarket Electric Bus and Charging Network
As part of the ongoing PanCanadian Electric Bus Demonstration and Integration Trial, CUTRIC has announced a commitment of $956,338 from NRCan to Newmarket-Tay Power Distribution Ltd. to support a globally innovative utility-owned and operated overhead charging system for transit electrification.
