Theovine

Theovine Expands with Two New Partnerships

Theovine, a manufacturers’ agent representing the provinces of Quebec and Eastern Ontario, has announced two new partnerships that expand its product portfolio. Theovine has partnered with Distribution Atis and is now the manufacturers’ agent for Brak-it products. Theovine is also pleased to announce a new partnership with Marina Electrical Equipment and is now an authorized agent for all Marina products.

 

 

Stelpro Sainte Justine

STELPRO Raises $25,000 to Support the CHU Sainte-Justine Foundation

Stelpro recently participated in a charity run to raise funds for the CHU Sainte-Justine Foundation. The company raised $25,000 this year, bringing the total amount of donations from Stelpro over the past seven years to $131,750. Stelpro is pleased that 100 employees took part in the 12th Edition of “La Grande Virée des Sentiers du Mont-Saint-Bruno” in Saint-Bruno, Quebec on June 7th.

 

 

NEMA

NEMA Launches LE 6-2014: Procedure for Determining Target Efficacy Ratings for Commercial, Industrial, and Residential Luminaires

The NEMA launch of LE 6-2014 provides a procedure for the determination of TER for luminaires under laboratory test conditions and describes categories or types of product used in common indoor and outdoor lighting applications. This standard does not apply to luminaires for specialized applications, including but not limited to products intended to be aimed, accent luminaires, rough or hazardous use luminaires or emergency lighting.

 

Wind Energy

Canada’s Wind Energy Industry Reaches Milestone

As Global Wind Day celebrations take place around the globe the Canadian Wind Energy Association (CanWEA) reports that Canada’s wind energy industry has taken another leap forward. With the commissioning of the K2 Wind Power Project in southwestern Ontario this month, Canada has now become the 7th country in the world to surpass 10,000 MW of installed wind energy capacity.

 

Turtle

From Our Readers: Cable Ties Used to Help Heal Turtle’s Shell

The Wildlife Rehabilitation Center at the Wisconsin Humane Society recently took in Gertie, a painted turtle who was found on the side of the road after she was hit by a car. The turtle’s shell was left shattered, so Scott Diehl, the centre’s director, used epoxy glue and cable ties to mend it back together and allow the animal to heal.