November 4, 2024 The Ontario government is appointing Candice White as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for Skilled Trades Ontario (STO), effective November 25, 2024. Ms. White will continue to deliver on STO’s mandate to grow Ontario’s skilled trades workforce, promote the trades as a career of choice, and modernize services to Ontario’s over…
October 25, 2024 Thermon has announced the acquisition of Fabbrica Apparecchiature Termoelettriche Industriali S.r.L. (F.A.T.I.), a manufacturer of electric heaters for industrial applications, based in Milan, Italy. F.A.T.I. is a leading designer and manufacturer of electrical heaters and heating systems for a broad range of industrial end markets, including oil & gas, pharmaceutical, renewables, nuclear…
October 25, 2024 CDm2 LIGHTWORKS is pleased to announce a strategic partnership with Elec-Tech Sales to bring ABB LUMACELL emergency lighting products and systems into their diverse application-driven solutions. “This partnership with Elec-Tech Sales strengthens our ability to deliver a robust portfolio of integrated lighting, controls, and electrical solutions,” noted Darren Luce, President + Principal of CDm2 LIGHTWORKS. “Together,…
October 25, 2024 The Manitoba government has introduced amendments to the Planning Act and the City of Winnipeg Charter Act that would change the appeals process for zoning changes by removing a requirement that made it difficult for municipalities to change local zoning bylaws and allowing faster new housing construction, Municipal and Northern Relations Minister…
October 22, 2024 Canada’s buildings sector is the third-largest contributor to greenhouse gas emissions across the country. We must increase the scale and pace of retrofitting buildings across the country to make them more energy-efficient, increasing savings and reducing emissions. A federal investment totalling $4.3 million has been announced for five projects funded under the Greener Neighbourhoods Pilot Program (GNPP)…
October 24, 2024 Regulatory changes that restore the 1:1 apprentice-to-journeyperson ratio and modernize training programs will come into effect Oct. 30, Economic Development, Investment, Trade and Natural Resources Minister Jamie Moses announced today. “Restoring the 1:1 ratio supports safe and higher quality training for workers,” said Moses. “All Manitobans deserve to come home safely at…
October 21, 2024 RESA Power, LLC has announced the acquisition of Prime Engineering Ltd. Based in Victoria, British Columbia, Prime is a full-service electrical design, engineering, supply, and services business that has specialized in medium voltage electrical power and control systems, as well as providing electrical field services, since 2010. With the Prime acquisition, RESA Power significantly…
October 21, 2024 Hammond Power Solutions is pleased to announce the appointment of Elec-Tech Sales Ltd. as their new representative for British Columbia, Canada, effective October 15, 2024. For over 40 years Elec-Tech Sales has been representing leading electrical manufacturers in B.C. They have a strong presence with HPS channel partners as well as experience…
October 21, 2024 The Government of Canada is committed to maximizing energy performance and reducing greenhouse gas emissions while helping industry gain a competitive edge. The federal investment of $40 million from the Green Industrial Facilities and Manufacturing Program (GIFMP) to Emissions Reduction Alberta will help to develop and manage a province-wide program for industry to become more…
October 21, 2024 A 2024 NECA ShowStopper Award was awarded to Arlington’s Furred Wall Box™ Kits at the 2024 NECA Show on September 29 in San Diego, CA. Arlington’s Furred Wall Box Kits make challenging outlet box installations easy! There’s NO NEED to break out concrete block… install furring strips… or foam around the box….
October 11, 2024 PataBid is proud to announce its nomination for a Canadian Choice Award in the Software Services category. This recognition highlights PataBid’s commitment to supporting the electrical contracting community across Canada by providing innovative estimating software solutions that streamline estimating processes and ensure predictable and profitable projects. “As a homegrown leader in construction…
October 10, 2024 The Awards of Excellence recognizes and celebrates the outstanding accomplishments of employees, leaders and teams making a positive and tangible impact on their organization while contributing to the composition of a highly skilled workforce in the electricity industry. Nominations Are you an individual or organization looking to recognize an individual leader, team…
October 10, 2024 The Pembina Institute is pleased to announce its collaboration with the Alberta Ecotrust Retrofit Accelerator, a new retrofit program designed to bring affordable, energy-efficient solutions to support Alberta’s building owners and managers of multi-unit residential and commercial buildings, as well as municipalities, universities, schools and hospitals. In collaboration with industry experts, practitioners,…
October 10, 2024 Lumen highlighted the official inauguration of their Laval Distribution Centre on LinkedIn. “On September 13th, we officially inaugurated the expansion of our Laval distribution centre! This landmark event brought together more than 3000 customers, suppliers, ministers and journalists from all over Quebec to discover our new facilities,” said the company on LinkedIn….
October 10, 2024 Weidmuller Canada proudly opens its new Customer Experience Center at its headquarters in Markham, Ontario. This state-of-the-art 600 sq. ft. facility is designed to provide customers and distribution partners with an immersive, hands-on experience of Weidmuller’s latest products and solutions. Kevin Blair, National Sales Manager, expressed his excitement: “We are thrilled to offer…
October 10, 2024 E.B. Horsman & Son announced on LinkedIn that they have recently partnered with North Island College to enhance their lab focused on automation, controls, and instrumentation. “Working alongside Siemens, we designed custom posters that showcase key Siemens products, bringing real-world learning tools to the classroom,” said E.B. Horsman & Son via LinkedIn. “North Island College…
This project is funded [in part] by the Government of Canada.
Ce projet est financé [en partie] par le gouvernement du Canada.
