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!
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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New Advisory Committee to Promote Well-Paying Careers in Skilled Trades for Young Canadians
The federal government announced funding to help more people, as part of thier 2019 budget – including young people and underrepresented groups, like women – pursue a career in the skilled trades.
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Emerson Expands Asset Management Coverage for Faster Integration in Projects and Operations
Emerson has expanded AMS Device Manager with HART-IP support, making it easier to connect with devices and control systems and potentially eliminate hundreds of thousands of dollars in project hardware and engineering.
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Mitsubishi Electric Facility Receives Net Zero Energy Building Certification
Mitsubishi Electric Corporation announced that its envisioned Net Zero Energy Building Test Facility has become Japan’s first medium-scale (over 6,000 m2) office building under construction to receive a top-level BELS 5-star rating and Net Zero Energy Building certification…
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Upcoming Thrive Summit Boasts Impressive Lineup of Speakers
The BCEA’s Woman’s Network THRIVE Summit is taking place on October 4th at the Executive Inn Burnaby. The event features some high profile speakers who will be discussing some pressing industry topics.
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NSI Industries Broadens its Portfolio with the Acquisition of Bridgeport Fittings
NSI Industries has announced the acquisition of electrical products manufacturer Bridgeport Fittings, a Stratford, Connecticut based American-made manufacturer of electrical fittings for cable and conduit installations.
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Dave Welsh joins Arlington as Business Development Manager
Arlington Industries has announced the appointment of Dave Welsh to the newly created position of Business Development Manager.
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Proterra Launches Vehicle Electrification Solutions for OEMs Building High-Performance Commercial EV Fleets
Proterra has launched Proterra Powered vehicle electrification solutions, leveraging Proterra’s electric vehicle technology and expertise to help commercial vehicle manufacturers electrify their heavy-duty vehicles.
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Chris Taran Awarded the 2019 NETCO Leadership Excellence Award
The National Electrical Trade Council (NETCO)—jointly sponsored by International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Canada and the Canadian Electrical Contractors Association (CECA)—announced the recipient of its annual Leadership Excellence Award.
