Stanpro Continues Expanding: New GTA Office Location
Stanpro Lighting Systems continues to expand in the Greater Toronto Area with a new office location…
AEA Accepting Scholarship Applications for Children of Current Members
Alberta Electrical Association chapters in Calgary, Edmonton and Lethbridge are accepting applications for postsecondary scholarships and bursaries. Applications must be received by July 31, 2018.
Melissa Cook Joins Hammond Manufacturing as CSR
Melissa Cook is now Hammond’s Customer Service Representative for the company’s Canadian Rack and Cabinet Group, based in Guelph, Ontario. Melissa fills a vacancy left by Christine Walker, who moved to work with Hammond Electronics.
Manitoba Electrical Permit Fees to Rise August 1
As of August 1, 2018 Manitoba will adopt and begin enforcing the Manitoba Electrical Code, 13th Edition. Permit fees will also increase. Permits issued prior to August 1, 2018 will be based on the 12th Edition.
Lightenco Named One of Ottawa’s 10 Fastest Growing Companies of 2018
Help businesses reduce their lighting costs with enhanced lighting systems has earned Lightenco (Lighting Enhancement Corporation) a spot on the Ottawa Chamber of Commerce’s top 10 list of fastest growing companies for 2018.
Countertop Box Kits…SECURE attachment, multiple receptacle
Arlington’s Countertop Box Kits offer multiple options for installing a Listed receptacle in a countertop up to 1-1/2 inches thick. These round plastic boxes come with brass or nickel-plated trapdoor covers. They install by simply tightening two screws that hold the spring steel clip secure against the underside of the countertop.
Arlington Industries Wins Patent with Bridgeport Fittings
The United Stated Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has rejected Bridgeport’s attempt to challenge one of Arlington’s patents on duplex connectors. Bridgeport filed an 80-page petition for Post-Grant Review seeking to challenge the validity of Arlington’s patent on nine separate grounds. Bridgeport also submitted declarations from its VP of Manufacturing and Engineering as well as an expert consultant.
Winnipeg Hydro Pole Likely Cut Down for the Copper
CTV News in Winnipeg reports that a downed hydro pole in the Winnipeg neighbourhood of Point Douglas was not blown over by the wind.
BC Hydro Starting Consultation on New Capacitor Upgrade and Expansion Project
The Kelly Lake capacitors project involves building up to four new capacitor stations…
3 Electrical Industry Organizations Rank Among Canada’s Best Employers
Phoenix Contact, BC’s Industry Training Authority, and Rittal Systems Ltd. are among the year’s “Best Workplaces in Canada,” an annual ranking compiled by the Great Place to Work Institute.
Nominate Someone Now for WiRE’s Wind Power Woman of Distinction Award
WiRE Women of Distinction Awards recognize and celebrate professional women working in the energy sector who go above and beyond business as usual…
Master Electricians in Alberta to Require CE Code Certification
To ensure master electricians have information about the latest code adopted in Alberta, they will be required to complete code update training for the 24th edition of the Canadian Electrical Code.
Newfoundland Extends Deadline for Electrical Industry Scholarships for Women
July 31 is the new deadline for scholarships from the Women in Resource Development Corporation (WRDC). This year, six $1500 scholarships are available to female students enrolling in trades programs, including powerline technician and construction/industrial electrician. The scholarships are for programs beginning in September 2018.
BC Appoints 2 Electrical Industry Members to the Industry Training Authority
The Minister of Advanced Education, Skills and Training has appointed six new board members to the Industry Training Authority (ITA), two of which come from the province’s electrical industry.
LumiGroup VP Lucy Coish Nominated for RBC Canadian Women Entrepreneur Award
This premier national awards program celebrates and recognizes the achievements of the most inspiring women entrepreneurs.
New National Organization a Voice for an Energy Efficient Economy
May 3 marked the launch date of Efficiency Canada, a brand new organization built on two decades of work by the Canadian Energy Efficiency Alliance (CEEA), which had a long track record in advancing energy efficient solutions.
