Eaton and ChargePoint Establish EV Charging Partnership 

Eaton and ChargePoint Establish EV Charging Partnership 

May 26, 2025 Eaton, together with ChargePoint have announced a collaboration to accelerate and simplify the deployment of EV charging infrastructure in the U.S., Canada and Europe. The companies will integrate EV charging and infrastructure solutions, co-developing new technologies to advance bidirectional power flow and vehicle-to-everything (V2X) capabilities—enabling EVs to act as a power source…

EFC Welcomes New Manufacturer Member: Medgar Lighting & Controls Inc.  

EFC Welcomes New Manufacturer Member: Medgar Lighting & Controls Inc.  

May 26, 2025 With over 5 decades of industry experience, Medgar has consistently delivered innovative lighting and control solutions tailored to meet the unique design, energy, and budget requirements of their clients. Their longstanding commitment of cultivating strong partnerships with manufacturers allows them to stay at the forefront of product capabilities and emerging technologies –…

ECAO Announces Cancellation of 2025 Low Voltage and Systems Integration Symposium
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ECAO Announces Cancellation of 2025 Low Voltage and Systems Integration Symposium

May 26, 2025 The 2025 ECAO Low Voltage and Systems Integration Symposium has been cancelled due to lower-than-expected attendance, largely attributed to the event’s location. “While this was a difficult decision, we believe it is the most responsible course of action to ensure a high-quality experience for our members, exhibitors, sponsors, participants and speakers,” said ECAO on…

Schneider Electric Canada Named One of Canada’s Greenest Employers for 2025

Schneider Electric Canada Named One of Canada’s Greenest Employers for 2025

May 19, 2025 Schneider Electric Canada has been recognized as one of Canada’s Greenest Employers for 2025 by Mediacorp Canada Inc. as part of the Canada’s Top 100 Employers project, a prestigious honour celebrating organizations that lead the country in creating a culture of environmental sustainability. This recognition highlights Schneider Electric’s long-standing commitment to advancing climate action, driving…

NEW ECAO Website is LIVE

NEW ECAO Website is LIVE

May 19, 2025 ECAO are excited to officially launch the new and improved ECAO website, redesigned with you in mind. Whether you are registering for training, accessing member resources, or staying up to date on key industry developments, ECAO’s new platform makes it faster, easier, and smarter. ECAO have rebuilt the site to deliver the ultimate…

Catalyst Sales and Marketing Announces New Partnership with MGM Transformers

Catalyst Sales and Marketing Announces New Partnership with MGM Transformers

May 19, 2025 Catalyst Sales and Marketing is proud to announce a new line partnership with MGM Transformer Company, a recognized provider of dry-type and liquid-filled transformers for commercial, industrial, and infrastructure applications. With over 50 years of expertise, MGM delivers custom-engineered, reliable, and energy-efficient solutions designed to meet the demands of data centers, renewable…

Intermatic Acquired by MPE Partners
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Intermatic Acquired by MPE Partners

May 19, 2025 By David Gordon, Channel Marketing Group, President The Intermatic deal is done. It has been rumored for months that Intermatic was being sold. Strategic buyers and private equity firms were mentioned as expressing interest and reviewing “the book” throughout the fall (and some mentioned even last summer.) According to sources, it was a “challenge” for…

Production Underway at Shawflex’s New Vaughan Manufacturing Facility

Production Underway at Shawflex’s New Vaughan Manufacturing Facility

May 19, 2025 Shawflex Facility Update! Shawflex announced via LinkedIn that production is officially underway at their new manufacturing facility in Vaughan. “While final steps are in progress and on track, our start to production is a testament to the seamless planning, coordination, and dedication of our incredible team. This milestone marks a major step forward…

EFC Welcomes New Manufacturer Member: Valid Manufacturing Ltd.

EFC Welcomes New Manufacturer Member: Valid Manufacturing Ltd.

May 19, 2025 Since 1992, Valid Manufacturing Ltd. has built their reputation as a world class innovator. By focusing on exceptional quality and service, they have developed strong relationships with renowned industry leaders. With four modern production facilities spanning over 100,000 sq. feet, Valid has the capacity and proven track record to tackle any project…

Hammond Power Solutions Appoints Linda Nadeau Sanford as Western Regional Sales Manager

Hammond Power Solutions Appoints Linda Nadeau Sanford as Western Regional Sales Manager

May 12, 2025 Hammond Power Solutions (HPS), a leader in dry-type transformers and power quality solutions, is pleased to announce the appointment of Linda Nadeau Sanford as the new Western Regional Sales Manager. Linda will play a key part in driving sales and revenue across the Western Canada region. She will oversee territory management, advance…

Susanna Zagar, Ontario Energy Board CEO, Named EHRC’s 2025 Agent of Change

Susanna Zagar, Ontario Energy Board CEO, Named EHRC’s 2025 Agent of Change

May 12, 2025 Electricity Human Resources Canada (EHRC) is proud to announce Susanna Zagar (she/her), Chief Executive Officer of the Ontario Energy Board (OEB), as the recipient of the 2025 Agent of Change Award. This recognition celebrates Ms. Zagar’s remarkable leadership and commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) in the electricity sector. Since stepping…

Legrand Introduces Wattstopper i3 Building Management Platform
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Legrand Introduces Wattstopper i3 Building Management Platform

May 12, 2025 Legrand® has announced the launch of the Wattstopper i3 Platform, a next-generation lighting and building intelligence solution powered by KODE Labs, a global leader of advanced smart building technology.  The partnership positions Legrand to lead the lighting controls industry into a new era of unified experiences, seamless integrations, and data-driven control, making it easier…

Fieldwire by Hilti and BoxLock Introduce Real-Time Integration for Lockout Tagout on Single-Line Drawings

Fieldwire by Hilti and BoxLock Introduce Real-Time Integration for Lockout Tagout on Single-Line Drawings

May 12, 2025 Fieldwire by Hilti and BoxLock have announced an innovative first-to-market integration that provides real-time Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) status directly onto electrical single-line drawings.   The new integration, officially being launched in tandem with the industry’s annual Construction Safety Week, allows Fieldwire users to assign LOTO tasks directly to single-line electrical diagrams. Each task is seamlessly…