Thomas & Betts Appoints Industrial Sales Manager, Alberta Region
Jonathan Clarke, a member of the Thomas & Betts Alberta industrial sales force since 2014, has been promoted to the position of Industrial Sales Manager, Alberta Region…
Sylvania Celebrates LEDVANCE with Launch Party
Sylvania recently celebrated LEDVANCE, its new brand and product line, with an industry launch party. Born of out of the OSRAM brand, LEDVANCE looks to bring a new modern edge to the company…
AddÉnergie Launches FLO, Canada’s Largest and Most Reliable Electric Vehicle Charging Network
AddÉnergie Launches FLO, Canada’s Largest and Most Reliable Electric Vehicle Charging Network PHOTO: EIN-28-CS-AddÉnergie-400.jpg AddÉnergie has launched its cross-Canada FLO network, allowing EV drivers to recharge their vehicles wherever they are — at home, at work, or on the go. The company has also introduced FLO Home, a new service for residential charging…
Texcan Implements Innovative Website
Texcan, a division of Sonepar Canada, has implemented a new digital platform that pushes digitalization to the forefront of the Texcan business, says Texcan Marketing Manager Crissy Ram. “The platform was created with customer experience as a top priority and designed using the latest technology…”
Hydro One Awards Leonard S. (Tony) Mandamin Scholarships to 10 Students
In celebration of National Aboriginal Day, Hydro One has recognized 10 outstanding students selected for the Leonard S. (Tony) Mandamin Scholarship. Two scholarship winners are enrolled in programs related to the electrical industry…
Emerging Leaders for Solar Energy Launches Mentoring Program
Emerging Leaders for Solar Energy (ELSE) has launched its first mentoring program, designed to connect young professionals with established leaders in the solar and renewable energy industry…
Repeat Offences Lead to $31,900 Fine for Guelph, ON HVAC Contractor
A furnace and air conditioning contractor operating in the Guelph, ON area, has been convicted on charges relating to conducting electrical work without an electrical contractor’s licence and failing to take out the proper electrical permit…
BC Hydro Completes Two New Substations on Vancouver Island
BC Hydro’s new $28.5 million South Wellington substation will serve the Nanaimo and Ladysmith areas. The new $32 million Buckley Bay substation will serve the growing needs of the Comox Valley. Both projects created economic opportunities for local businesses and jobs for Island workers…
PowerStream’s Utility-Scaled Microgrid Now Operational
PowerStream, in partnership with the Korea Electric Power Corporation (KEPCO), has officially launched a utility-scaled microgrid, which has the capacity to provide several hours of backup power supply for 400 customers in Penetanguishene, ON…
3M Recalls Hard Hats Due to Shock Hazard
This recall involves 3M vented hard hats sold online under the 3M, 3M Tekk Protection and AOSafety brands. Online, the hardhats were marketed as protecting against electric shock, but they do not provide this protection, which poses a shock hazard to users. No injuries have been reported…
Convectair Inaugurates $3 Million Centre For Expertise and Training on Energy Conservation
On June 15, Convectair, a manufacturer and distributor of high-performance electric heaters based in Quebec, officially opened its new Centre for Expertise and Training, focusing on the optimization and development of cutting-edge energy conservation technologies. Convectair’s Centre for Expertise and Training acts as a liaison between the housing and heating industries…
Small Business Lighting Incentive Program for Ontario
Businesses across Ontario may qualify for up to $1,500 in free energy-efficient lighting and equipment upgrades. Eligible businesses will receive a free onsite lighting assessment, up to $2,000 in incentives towards eligible energy efficient lighting upgrades, and a turn-key lighting installation by a licensed contractor…
Southwire Recalls Non-Contact Voltage Detectors
This recall expansion involves Southwire non-contact voltage detectors with model numbers 40110N and 40120N, sold as part of the Multimeter kit. The recalled voltage detectors are designed to alert users to the presence of electric current running through electrical wires…
Hazmasters Kelowna Has Relocated to a Larger Location
Continuous growth of the Kelowna branch has prompted a move to a larger facility, now open. The new facility offers a larger showroom of available products…
Klein Tools Clamp Meter Recall
Klein Tools has issued a voluntary product recall on four products in its test and measurement line due to a potential safety hazard. A fastener that can work itself loose over time, potentially leading to a false reading when measuring voltage…
Recall: Litetronics HR16 50 W/120 V Halogen Lightbulbs
Shanghai Haifeng Electric Lighting Co. has recalled the Litetronics HR16 MR16 EXN/A Halogen, sold from April 2015 to April 2016 under the catalogue/model number L-3750. Almost 10,000 units were sold in Canada…
