On December 13, in the presence of many customers, team members and partners, Westburne officially reopened a newly renovated branch in Rouyn, Quebec. The branch is located at 233 Boulevard Industriel, Rouyn-Noranda.
The new Edmonton branch will be a 30,000 square foot facility with a strong emphasis on lighting and associated products to start. However, it will evolve quickly into a full electrical branch, including wire and cable.
The 27th edition of the Ontario Electrical Safety Code (Code) has been finalized and is now available for purchase. The Code comes into effect as regulation on May 16, 2019. Members of the electrical industry are encouraged to begin familiarizing themselves with the new Code.
Hitachi has a deal with industrial giant ABB to purchase 80% of their Power Grids division for $6.4bn. The move marks a transition for Hitachi, which will look to expand its energy solutions offerings by combining ABB’s power grids business with their digital technology division.
ABB has reached a deal with Hitachi to sell an 80.1% stake in its Power Grids division, which makes transformers, long distance electricity-transmission systems and energy storage units.
On December 11, City Electric Supply (CES) hosted an event for staff, family and vendors in Vaughan, Ontario to celebrate A landmark achievement of raising $100,000 to Make-A-Wish Canada (MAW), an organization that helps grant wishes to kids with life-threatening medial conditions.
With over 37 years in the energy and infrastructure sectors, Lister has grown OEC and its family of businesses to become a leading energy and infrastructure services organization throughout Ontario and beyond.
Tania Lanteigne (left) joins Ideal Industrical (Canada) Corp. as Bilingual Sales Representative for Canada, and Monique Hinds has transitioned to the role of National Championship Coordinator.
Southwire Canada (SWC) has been named Supplier of the Year by Grote Industries, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of vehicle lighting and safety systems for boosting its supply chain performance, which has supported Grote Industries sales growth and helped improve the operational efficiency of their manufacturing process.
Techspan Industries is please to announce that Scott Lucas has taken over as VP Sales – Electrical Division for Techspan Industries following the retirement of Brian Power. Scott had previously been National Sales Manager.
The downloadable Electrical Installation Guide is meant for all electrical professionals working in commercial, industrial, or domestic electrical installations, including consulting engineers, specifiers, designers, contractors…
The Electrical Contractors Association of Alberta (ECAA) is offering more dates for its one-day course overview based on CSA Z462-2018.
The 90,000 sq./ft facility is Graybar Canada’s largest branch and consolidates the Markham and Mississauga locations.
Amendments to the province’s Safety Standards Act now in force enhance safety for workers and the general public by creating barriers for workers without the proper credentials.
The new Apprenticeship Incentive Grant for Women provides $3,000 per year or level, up to a maximum amount of $6,000, to registered apprentices who have successfully completed their first or second year/level of an apprenticeship program in eligible Red Seal trades.
In response to a growing demand for renewable energy, the Alberta government is investing $200 million in Climate Leadership Plan funds over 20 years to launch a new community generation program.
This project is funded [in part] by the Government of Canada.
Ce projet est financé [en partie] par le gouvernement du Canada.
