CAF-FCA Unveils Trades Talent – An Innovative Speaker Connection Service at 2024 National Apprenticeship Conference

CAF-FCA Unveils Trades Talent – An Innovative Speaker Connection Service at 2024 National Apprenticeship Conference

June 14, 2024 The 2024 National Apprenticeship Conference saw an exciting announcement from the Canadian Apprenticeship Forum (CAF-FCA) with the launch of Trades Talent, an innovative online service designed to connect event planners with expert speakers in the skilled trades sector. This ground-breaking platform promises to be a game-changer for those seeking knowledgeable and engaging…

Atkore Announces Environmental Product Declarations for Steel and PVC Conduit Products

Atkore Announces Environmental Product Declarations for Steel and PVC Conduit Products

Atkore Inc. announced it has published Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) for its Galvanized Steel, Stainless Steel, and PVC Conduit & Fittings portfolios. Verified by an independent third party, each EPD contains a product’s life cycle assessment that measures its environmental impact, such as greenhouse gas emissions, energy use, water consumption, waste generation, and other factors….

ECAO 2024 Douglas J.B. Wright Award: Allan Kellett, Co-Owner of K-Line Group of Companies

ECAO 2024 Douglas J.B. Wright Award: Allan Kellett, Co-Owner of K-Line Group of Companies

June 14, 2024 Congratulations to Mr. Allan Kellett, Co-Owner of K-Line Group of Companies, on being named the recipient of the ECAO’s 2024 Douglas J.B. Wright Award! The award was presented earlier this month as part of ECAO’s Annual General Meeting. The Douglas J. B. Wright Award was created in 1992 by the Electrical Contractors…

Government of Ontario

Ontario Creating Pathways for Youth to Enter the Skilled Trades

June 14, 2024 The Ontario government is investing over $4.7 million through the Skills Development Fund (SDF) in three Niagara Region-based projects that will provide free training to 2,318 youth, apprentices and jobseekers that will prepare them for in-demand careers in the skilled trades. This brings Ontario’s total investment in skills development and training through…

nVent to Acquire Trachte

nVent to Acquire Trachte

June 14, 2024 nVent Electric plc announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the parent of Trachte, LLC for a purchase price of $695 million, subject to customary adjustments. Trachte is a leading manufacturer of custom-engineered control building solutions designed to protect critical infrastructure assets. nVent Chair and CEO Beth Wozniak…

National Cable Specialists Introduce Drew Lunder as Account Manager in Abbotsford

National Cable Specialists Introduce Drew Lunder as Account Manager in Abbotsford

June 14, 2024 Please join National Cable Specialists in extending a warm welcome to Drew Lunder as he steps into his new role as Account Manager at National Cable Specialists in Abbotsford. Drew officially joined the team on June 6th. “Drew brings with him a wealth of experience in both sales and operations. With a…

Electric Avenue Announces AM Agency as Their New Sales Agency in Alberta

Electric Avenue Announces AM Agency as Their New Sales Agency in Alberta

June 14, 2024 Electric Avenue is pleased to announce AM Agency as their new sales agency in the province of Alberta.  AM Agency, based in Alberta, is a forward-thinking manufacturer’s representative known for their dedication to the electrical market. With over 30 years of experience, they provide extensive support in electrical specification, project management, and technical sales,…

Government of Canada Announces Investments to Support Skilled Tradespeople in Quebec

Government of Canada Announces Investments to Support Skilled Tradespeople in Quebec

June 14, 2024 Skilled tradespeople are essential for Canada to build more homes, make it easier to rent or own, and help the most vulnerable with stable housing. To encourage more people to pursue a career in the skilled trades, the Government of Canada is making investments to attract more young people, women, and under-represented…

Northern Cables Welcomes Chad Rossetti as Atlantic Canada Territory Manager

Northern Cables Welcomes Chad Rossetti as Atlantic Canada Territory Manager

June 13, 2024 Northern Cables Inc. is thrilled to announce the appointment of Chad Rossetti as the Atlantic Canada Territory Manager marking a significant step in Northern Cables’ growth into the Atlantic Canada market. This addition to the sales team, along with the successful appointment of Mike Christiansen as Western Canada Territory Manager is another…

AALED Announces Website Launch

AALED Announces Website Launch

June 10, 2024 AALED, a leading B2B lighting distributor, is thrilled to announce the launch of its redesigned website, showcasing its dedication to embracing the new technological age. The revamped website provides a streamlined, user-friendly experience to support AALED’s clients better. “Our redesigned website aligns with our commitment to provide exceptional service and lighting solutions…

FLO and METRO to Deploy Public EV Fast Charging in Quebec and Ontario 

FLO and METRO to Deploy Public EV Fast Charging in Quebec and Ontario 

June 10, 2024  FLO, a leading North American electric vehicle (EV) charging company and smart charging solutions provider, and METRO Inc. announced a new partnership to provide fast charging at more than 130 Metro, Super C, Food Basics and Marché Adonis grocery store locations across Quebec and Ontario. The partnership, which will install at least 500 fast charging ports starting in August, will ensure EV…

Nanos Poll Suggests 58% of Canadians are Open to Installing Renewable Energy Devices on or in their Homes

Nanos Poll Suggests 58% of Canadians are Open to Installing Renewable Energy Devices on or in their Homes

June 7, 2024 According to a Nanos Research Poll, commissioned by Schneider Electric, the global leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, a majority of Canadians are receptive to the idea of installing renewable energy generating devices in their homes. The research, which assessed Canadians’ perspectives on the government’s efforts to meet carbon reduction goals,…

National Cable Specialists Introduce New Sales Manager for Eastern Canada

National Cable Specialists Introduce New Sales Manager for Eastern Canada

June 7, 2024 “It is with mixed emotions that we announce the retirement of Jean-Claude Khodeir (JC) as National Cable Specialists Sales Manager. JC’s achievements and accomplishments over 32 years of dedicated service are difficult if not impossible to sum up. He has been an integral part of the success and growth of National Cable…

New Recruitment Tool for BC’s Construction Industry: Builders Life TalentCentral

New Recruitment Tool for BC’s Construction Industry: Builders Life TalentCentral

June 7, 2024 The BC Construction Association (BCCA) launched a new online job board tailored for the construction industry, which allows job seekers to be efficiently matched with employers. Builders Life TalentCentral eases the hiring process by offering BC construction employers the ability to post job openings and connect with talent, while giving job seekers the ability…

Efficiency Capital Advancing Building Retrofit Projects with CIB’s $50M Investment

Efficiency Capital Advancing Building Retrofit Projects with CIB’s $50M Investment

June 7, 2024 The Canada Infrastructure Bank (CIB) and Efficiency Capital have recently formalized their financial partnership to help small and medium-sized building owners across Canada decarbonize their facilities. Businesses and building owners have already been onboarded to work with Efficiency Capital on new energy retrofit solutions, with three projects in Alberta, Ontario and New Brunswick. Together, these retrofits…

FLO’s Louis Tremblay Named a Finalist for EY Entrepreneur Of The Year 2024 Québec Award

FLO’s Louis Tremblay Named a Finalist for EY Entrepreneur Of The Year 2024 Québec Award

June 7, 2024  FLO announced its Founder, President and CEO, Louis Tremblay, has been named a finalist for the prestigious EY Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2024 Québec Award. This recognition celebrates Tremblay’s visionary leadership and his significant contributions to the EV charging industry.  Under Tremblay’s guidance, FLO has achieved remarkable milestones. Earlier this year, the company celebrated 15 years of…