Held annually in Canada on April 28, the National Day of Mourning is dedicated to remembering those who have lost their lives, or suffered injury or illness on the job or due to a work-related tragedy. It’s also a day to strengthen our resolve and establish safer work practices and conditions.
Emerson’s new Greenlee phase sequence and motor rotation indicator (5124) is backed by a manufacturer’s lifetime limited warranty, electrical contractors, HVAC/IR and industrial maintenance technicians can use one device to identify motor rotation direction and clockwise or counterclockwise wiring configuration in a three-phase power source.
A new website for global electrical power and advanced materials leader Mersen includes enhanced global product data, custom products and solutions, fast access to technical experts and enhanced market schematics that showcase the company’s entire product line.
With $650,000 in funding from Natural Resources Canada’s Smart Grid Program, Yukon Energy Corporation will invest in making the territory’s electrical grid more efficient by equipping up to 400 homes with smart devices.
Electricity demand in the South Peace Region is increasing due to natural gas exploration and development.
The Electrical Contractors Association of Ontario has partnered with 4S Consulting to support ECAO members in the areas of workplace safety and COR certification. 4S Consulting (4S) are experienced COR consultants/associate external COR auditors of the IHSA.
Global energy producer BP has selected Schneider Electric as one of its main electrical contractors in a five-year global framework agreement.
The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers and Construction Council of Ontario are together calling on the Ontario government to ensure it provides proper input from established industry experts before implementing any regulations that impact the electrical trade, particularly to their scope of practice.
Munden Enterprises, along with 14 manufacturing partners, will be travelling across Newfoundland this May in a three-city tour called X The Rock. Along with a tradeshow at each location, they will be hosting safety seminars and providing food and beverages.
Registration is open for the 2019 Supporting Women in Trades Conference. Join the 300+ delegates planning to attend and help identify practical action items for making tangible change.
The BC Electrical Association in conjunction with the Victoria distributors and manufacturers committee on Vancouver Island will be holding a tradeshow and golf tournament on May 2, 2019 at the Westin Bear Mountain Resort.
The Electrical Contractors Association of Alberta is hosting its 2019 technical training day, annual general meeting and committee meetings from May 30 to June 2 in Jasper, AB.
This recall involves a Matco Tools brand wireless charger, which is an inductive phone charger that is circular in shape. It measures approximately 3.9 inches in diameter and 0.4 inches in height. “Matco Tools” and the Matco company logo are printed in the centre of the charger. About 200 units were sold in Canada; 4,800 in the U.S.
The year was 2002: Jean Chrétien was Prime Minister, Avril Lavigne topped the charts, the Alouettes defeated the Eskimos 25-16 at the 90th Grey Cup, and Ideal Industries launched Canada’s greatest wire connector — Can-Twist.
The company’s wholesale locations will be branded Robinson Supply, and the lighting and bath showrooms will be branded Robinson.
Established in 2016, the NETCO Leadership Excellence award honours an industry training professional for his/her role in the success of and their outstanding contributions to apprenticeship training and continuing electrical training.
This project is funded [in part] by the Government of Canada.
Ce projet est financé [en partie] par le gouvernement du Canada.
