May 31, 2024 Eaton are pleased to announce the selection of Shelly Vaz to the position of business unit manager, CPDI, Electrical Sector – Electrical Americas – Canada, effective May 1. Shelly will be located out of our Toronto, Ontario office. In her new role, Shelly will be responsible for leading the Critical Power and Digital Infrastructure (CPDI)…
May 31, 2024 Eureka is pleased to announce that its Atoll luminaire has received a Red Dot Design Award for Product Design. It is the 10th consecutive year that Eureka products have been honored with this prestigious award, which is a testament to the company’s consistency and relentless drive to design the best luminaires in the…
May 31, 2024 A new look is now available on the Liteline website when navigating to products. The website has launched an improved navigation system that combines Find, Filter, and Discover into one section called Products. The Products page allows users to filter by product category, refine by attributes, and visually see applicable product cards…
May 31, 2024 FLO will supply 41 FLO 100kW SmartDC fast chargers to Federated Co-operatives Limited (FCL) on behalf of local Co-ops in the Co-operative Retailing System. The chargers will be installed at 23 locations across British Columbia and will establish a highway charging corridor, deploying fast charging across the province. The FLO chargers will be installed…
May 31, 2024 Alberta’s workforce is currently facing a shortage of skilled trades workers, making life more expensive for families and leaving job openings unfilled. To meet the demands of a growing economy and create opportunities for students in high-demand fields, Alberta’s government is investing in the new Advanced Skills Centre (ASC) at NAIT. The…
May 27, 2024 Skilled Trades Ontario (STO) has launched a new online information centre, providing a platform to access an abundance of expertise and insights into the skilled trades sector. The STO Resource Hub features newly published trade reports, a directory of helpful links as well as other skilled trades related resources and research. This…
May 27, 2024 Lavindi Richards-Harvey has been appointed EFC’s Events Coordinator, effective May 13, 2024. Lavindi reports to Nathalie Lajoie, Director, National Events and will support all national and Ontario region events, as well as the Ontario Energy Network Programs. Lavindi has strong customer service skills, along with experience in events that will be a…
May 27, 2024 The Ontario government is working to fill the labour shortage by successfully training new Electrical Construction workers for in-demand careers in Niagara Region, together with union partners. Enabled by an investment of $672,700 through Ontario’s Skills Development Fund (SDF), the government has partnered with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local…
May 27, 2024 ABB announced it has signed an agreement to acquire Siemens’ Wiring Accessories business in China. The acquisition will broaden ABB’s market reach and complement its regional customer offering within smart buildings. The offering ABB is acquiring includes wiring accessories, smart home systems, smart door locks and further peripheral home automation products, which…
May 27, 2024 Partnership with Powrmatic expands ABB distribution network and increases access to energy efficient building solutions for electrical contractors. ABB Canada and Powrmatic Canada Ltd., a distributor of residential, commercial, and electrical supply equipment based in Eastern Canada, today announced a new regional distribution agreement. Powrmatic will provide electrical contractors increased access to…
May 27, 2024 CDm2 LIGHTWORKS is excited to announce a new partnership with Airlight; the authorized Canadian partner for Casambi, offering customized, future-proof control systems utilizing low energy Bluetooth 5.3. “Partnering with Airlight enables CDm2 to deliver Casambi innovative technology to our clients in support of their diverse project requirements.” – Darren Luce, President, CDm2 LIGHTWORKS….
May 22, 2024 Electrical Cable Supply (ECS), Canada’s leading, independently owned electrical wire and cable solutions provider, proudly announces its re-certification as a Platinum Club member in Canada’s Best Managed Companies for the seventh consecutive year. This prestigious designation, awarded by Deloitte, recognizes Canadian-owned and managed companies for innovative management, business performance, and sustained growth….
May 17, 2024 WOW Lighting and Controls are excited to introduce the newest addition to the Wow Lighting and Controls linecard: Blink Charging Co. Blink Charging Co. (Nasdaq: BLNK) is a global leader in electric vehicle (EV) charging equipment and services, enabling drivers, hosts, and fleets to easily transition to electric transportation through innovative charging solutions. Blink’s…
May 17, 2024 On Monday, May 6th, ECABC launched a campaign across its social media platforms to create awareness for the need for prompt payment laws in British Columbia, now. Year after year, BC’s lack of prompt payment has been the #1 issue for ECABC’s contractors. Why? Because prompt payment ensures that contractors and subcontractors receive…
May 17, 2024 ABB today announced a minority investment in Ndustrial, a US-based clean technology startup that has developed a leading-edge, AI-powered energy management platform. This innovative technology enables smarter, production-aware energy decisions in real time, helping customers reduce operating costs, optimize energy consumption and accelerate decarbonization. The investment was made through ABB Ventures. Financial…
May 17, 2024 The provincial government has introduced legislative amendments meant to improve benefits for injured workers and their families while ensuring sustainability of the workers’ compensation system. The changes, if approved, would apply to the Workers’ Compensation Act and the Firefighters’ Compensation Act. “We are proud to introduce changes that will see the amount payable to injured…
This project is funded [in part] by the Government of Canada.
Ce projet est financé [en partie] par le gouvernement du Canada.
