IMARK Canada’s Jim Taggart Announces Retirement
After a very successful career in many aspects of the electrical industry in Canada, Jim Taggart has announced his retirement effective December 31, 2023.
-
-
Powering Up the Prairies: ECS Winnipeg Expanded Facility Now Open with Increased Capacity
October 31, 2023 Electrical Cable Supply (ECS), a leading provider of wire and cable, is thrilled to announce the expansion of its Winnipeg facility, a move geared towards providing an even better experience for customers, and a continued commitment to service excellence. This expansion brings substantial benefits to customers in the prairie region. The increased…
-
Efficiency Capital and CLEAResult to Launch $75 Million Initiative for Commercial Energy Upgrades
October 30, 2023 Commercial building owners in Alberta and Saskatchewan will be able to upgrade their buildings with energy-efficient solutions and zero upfront costs. Efficiency Capital, Canada’s first Energy-as-a-Service company, has partnered with CLEAResult, the nation’s leading energy efficiency solutions provider, to launch this innovative initiative. Businesses in Alberta and Saskatchewan can complete energy efficiency…
-
Nova Scotia Housing Plan Released
October 30, 2023 On October 23, the Nova Scoita government released its five-year housing plan – Our Homes, Action for Housing. It represents a projected $1-billion investment and highlights targets to create the conditions for more than 40,000 new housing units from one end of the province to the other. The plan is informed by…
-
IDEAL National Championships for Electrical Apprentices took Place this past Weekend in Tampa Florida
October 30, 2023 Serving the electrical industry for over 100 years and known as The Electrician’s Champion™, IDEAL Electrical™ is showcasing the rewarding opportunities available for future electricians through an annual competition that celebrates top apprentice talent and the skills they’re bringing into the electrical trades. The eighth annual IDEAL National Championship took place on Friday, Oct….
-
Champion Fiberglass® Announces the Promotion of Matt Fredericks
October 30, 2023 Champion Fiberglass® is pleased to announce the promotion of Matt Fredericks to Director of North American Business Development. In this new role, Matt will assist the VP of Sales & Marketing in developing high level relationships within the electrical and utility contractor/end-user markets, with the express purpose of increasing Champion Fiberglass’ market…
-
EFC Welcomes New YPN Atlantic Committee Vice Chair
October 30, 2023 Mackenzie Feindel has been appointed Vice Chair of the YPN Atlantic Committee. Mackenzie has worked in the electrical industry for eight years, six of which have been with S&D Lighting Group, where she is an Associate Partner with the agency. Based in Halifax, NS, Mackenzie travels extensively throughout Atlantic Canada meeting with…
-
IBEW NextGen and Women’s Committees See Progress but Plenty of Work Ahead
October 23, 2023 While celebrating advances made, members of the First District’s NextGen and Women’s committees said plenty of work remains after holding their caucuses at the All Canada Progress Meeting in Toronto in August. Leaders from both groups say they are excited by organizing efforts to grow the IBEW in Canada. Taking into consideration…
-
ECS Winnipeg Expanded Location
October 23, 2023 ECS are delighted to bring you some exciting news – their footprint in Winnipeg just got a lot bigger. “This strategic move is all about addressing your needs head-on. As your trusted distributor of choice, we understand your challenges regarding delivery speed and inventory availability. We are discovering ways to serve you better…
-
UL Solutions Issues First Certification of 500 kW Electric Vehicle Charging System to Gravity
October 23, 2023 UL Solutions announced that the 500 kilowatt (kW) electric vehicle (EV) chargers and power cabinets from Gravity are the first 500 kW systems to achieve UL certification to UL 2202, the Standard for Safety for Direct Current (DC) Charging Equipment for Electric Vehicles. Gravity, an EV infrastructure firm, is installing 24 of…
-
Sonepar Partners with LEDVANCE on Green Offer
October 23, 2023 Sonepar’s Green Offer enables customers to make sustainable choices to master their carbon footprint, thanks to our sustainability rating. Close collaboration with suppliers is key, as they provide Sonepar with verified environmental data about their products, thanks to Life Cycle Assessments which allows them to compare and rate each product. LEDVANCE is offering a…
-
EFC Women’s Network Ontario is Partnering with The Purse Project
October 23, 2023 This year, Women’s Network Ontario Chair, Lori Bagazzoli, Ledvance Ltd, and Vice Chair Sandra Tomassi, Ouellet Canada Inc., are pleased to announce that they are partnering with the Purse Project for the 2023 holiday season. As community ambassadors, The Purse Project will benefit so many women who are less fortunate and in…
-
Texcan Celebrates 45th Anniversary
Texcan is proudly celebrating 45 years of an exciting journey that spans over four and a half decades. “As we honour this milestone, we fondly look back on the multitude of projects and infrastructures to which we have contributed. Since 1978, our commitment to our customers remains. We understand that each customer has unique needs,…
-
Mersen’s Mike Lang Honored with Electrical Safety Excellence Award
October 23, 2023 Mike Lang, Principal Field Engineer for Mersen Electrical Power, received the Electrical Safety Excellence Award during the 2023 Petroleum and Chemical Industry Conference (PCIC) in New Orleans, LA. The Electrical Safety Excellence award was presented to Mike in recognition of his outstanding dedication and contributions made to advance and accelerate information and…
-
Nova Scotia Aims to Accelerate Skilled Trades Growth and Modernize Apprenticeship System
The government will accelerate growth in the skilled trades and modernize the entire apprenticeship and trades qualification system to meet the needs of a growing province.
-
$13.5 million from Green Municipal Fund to Support Home Retrofit Programs in Five Alberta Communities
October 23, 2023 Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, and Scott Pearce, President of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities, have announced a $13.5-million investment in five Alberta communities through the Green Municipal Fund’s Community Efficiency Financing (CEF) initiative. The following communities received funding to develop energy retrofit financing programs for residential properties: · …
