EiKO Global’s Rick Laird Takes Over from Gary Withers
Rick Laird, formerly President of EiKO Global, has assumed the role of President and CEO. Outgoing CEO Gary Withers retired on December 31…
Brady Named Brews Supply’s 2016 Vendor of the Year
At the end of every year, Brews Supply reviews and measures certain performance metrics for its main vendors. This year, the company recognizes Brady Canada as its Brews Supply 2016 Vendor of the Year award…
Sonepar Canada Announces Leadership Team Changes
Effective June 16, 2017, Charles Smith, Sonepar Canada’s VP Finance and CFO will retire. “Charles’ contributions and impact were immense, and he will be greatly missed by our Executive team and his Finance team,” said President and Managing Director François Anquetil in an announcement…
GTHA Conservation Group Members Partner with Sonepar Canada – BlueWay
A partnership between Sonepar Canada – BlueWay and LDC members of the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (GTHA) Conservation Group could help small businesses manage electricity costs…
ABB Canada Implements Western Canada Organizational Changes
John Sencich, Lead Division Manager and Executive Vice President, Electrification Products – ABB Canada, has announced a number of organizational changes in Thomas & Betts Canada’s Western sales region…
Enersource, Horizon Utilities, Hydro One Brampton and PowerStream to Become Alectra
The new utility resulting from the merger of four Ontario utilities, serving one million customers in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area, will be known as Alectra…
New President Takes the Reins at IBEW CCO
Lorne Newick has assumed the presidency of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Construction Council of Ontario, replacing outgoing president Mick Cataford (IBEW 530 Sarnia), who served two terms…
Death of Hydro-Québec Worker Prompts Review of Health and Safety Practices
Following the death of a worker on December 9, 2016, Hydro-Québec has hired an international firm to analyze the utility’s health and safety practices and ensure that all jobsites meet its standards…
B. A. Robinson Acquires Sescolite
Purchasing the operating assets of Sescolite Lighting, with locations in Toronto and Burlington, will support B.A. Robinson’s growth objectives in the Greater Toronto market…
Alberta Electrical Association = AEL + CEC + CREC
The Alberta Electrical League, Calgary Electric Club and Capital Region Electric Club are joining forces under one banner, the Alberta Electrical Association…
Intertek Warns of Hazardous Portable Cabinet Luminaire
Intertek advises that a portable cabinet luminaire identified in the photo, bearing Intertek certification marks for Canada and the United States, has been determined to pose an electrical shock hazard…
Philips, Lutron and Nest Among IoT Breakthrough Award Winners
The international IoT Breakthrough Awards recognize the best Internet of Things (IoT) companies, products and people in home automation, connected car, wearables, industrial and enterprise IoT, M2M and beyond…
Navigant Consulting Promotes Benjamin Grunfeld to Managing Director
Benjamin Grunfeld has been promoted from Director to Managing Director in Navigant Consulting’s Energy Practice. He provides strategic advice and analytical expertise to utilities, independent power companies, regulators, and governments…
7 Power Industry Members Among Top Employers of Young People
Seven industry members are listed among Canada’s top 100 employers of Young People. Winners of the competition are chosen on the basis of the programs and initiatives they have to attract and retain younger workers…
-30- Forensic Engineering Forms Integrated Fire and Electrical Investigations Division
-30- Forensic Engineering’s Fire and Electrical groups will merge to form an integrated Fire and Electrical Investigations division. The business is a leading Canadian multi-disciplinary forensics firm…
Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. Acquires The Empire District Electric Company
Liberty Utilities Co., a U.S. subsidiary of Oakville, Ontario based Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp., has completed its acquisition of The Empire District Electric Company for an aggregate purchase price of CDN$3.2 billion…
