Changing Scene

September 9, 2024 Guillevin has announced their new branch in Victoriaville will be opening September 19th. “This expansion marks an important milestone for our business as we continue to grow and serve our customers with even more proximity and commitment. We look forward to welcoming you to our new branch, where our dedicated team is…

September 9, 2024 IPEX has launched its annual customer sweepstakes promotion. Professional electrical contractors across Canada can earn a luxury trip, gift cards, branded gear, and more by signing up through the manufacturer’s website or visiting an IPEX distributor using a ballot box. Running from August 28 to October 2, 2024, The Great Escape –…

September 9, 2024 FractalEV and AXSO, a subsidiary of Hydro-Québec, have announced a new partnership designed to transform electric vehicle (EV) charging in multi-unit residential buildings. The partnership combines FractalEV’s reliable hardware with AXSO’s Eddie platform, offering an OCPP solution that reduces ongoing SaaS fees by up to 80%, significantly lowering building owners’ costs while enhancing…

Schneider Electric is transforming its Digital Buildings business in Canada with the launch of the SMART Buildings Division. This evolution marks a strategic move to deliver comprehensive solutions and services that support building owners and operators in achieving their decarbonization and sustainability goals. The demand for smart buildings is surging, driven by a global shift…

September 3, 2024 Electromag Graybar Canada, a pioneer in industrial automation solutions and pneumatic products, is excited to announce a partnership with Phoenix Contact, a global leader in electrification, networking, and industrial automation. This collaboration, which initially began in the Langley and Ontario branches, is now expanding to Quebec. The alliance aims to provide cutting-edge…

September 2, 2024 William (Bill) C. Smith, Director, Transitional Business of Electrozad Supply Company Limited announced his retirement as of August 30th, 2024 after 49 years of leadership. Bill began his electrical career working part-time at Electrozad Supply while completing a Sales & Marketing Program at St. Clair College.  After his first full-time position in…

September 2, 2024 Hammond Power Solutions Inc. has announced its intention to increase its planned capital program by approximately $20 million over two years. “Hammond continues to experience favourable industry tailwinds for certain products driven by the electrification of our economy,” said Adrian Thomas, CEO of Hammond Power Solutions. “These investments will be made over…

September 2, 2024 Innovair Solutions continues its expansion in the United States by acquiring Warmzone, a manufacturer and distributor specializing in electric radiant heating systems in Salt Lake City, Utah. This acquisition strengthens Innovair Solutions’ leadership position in the industry, consolidating its role as a specialist in heating, ventilation and air conditioning. “The acquisition of…

September 2, 2024 The governments of Canada and Quebec are participating in the creation of a fast-track approach to accelerate affordable housing starts across Quebec, with 1,001 units announced today to be built rapidly. The new business model involves providing financial support to affordable housing projects by experienced developer groups recognized for their efficiency by the Société d’habitation du Québec (SHQ). In…

September 2, 2024 Eaton recently announced the expansion of its newest global Innovation Center near Montreal in Brossard, Quebec less than a year after its opening. After developing cutting-edge software in the region for nearly 40 years, last year the company announced its Innovation Center focused on the research and development of distributed energy resources…

September 2, 2024 Bartle & Gibson has reached another milestone, as it has been 80 years since Charlie Bartle of Victoria, BC, and Cecil Gibson of Vancouver, BC, each first started a store in their respective city. To celebrate, Bartle & Gibson created branded merchandise (t-shirts, hoodies, hats, toques lanyards etc), held customer appreciate shows…