November 9, 2023 IDEAL Electrical™ is celebrating the newest winner of the 2023 IDEAL® National Championship and $40,000 cash prize as Jose Renteria, an electrical apprentice from Elk River, Minnesota, took home top honors in this year’s competition. The eighth annual super-charged competition invited 10 of the top qualifying electrical apprentices from around the country to…
November 7, 2023 This fall, SaskPower and SaskEnergy are offering an instant in-store discount program on the purchase of select energy-efficient products across the province. The program will run until November 26, 2023, or while supplies last. Customers are eligible for discounted prices on specialty LED lightbulbs, complete LED light fixtures, lighting controls and smart…
November 6, 2023 Join NEDCO in welcoming Jean-Francois Sirois, who has joined the Nedco Quebec team. Jean-Francois will be taking on the role of Sherbrooke Branch Manager. Sirois holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration from HEC Montreal. Dynamic and honest, Jean-Francois is motivated by results and prioritizes teamwork. He has several years of experience…
November 6, 2023 BC Transit is receiving additional funding to support the electrification of the new handyDART operations and maintenance facility centre currently under construction in the Town of View Royal, as announced today by Ministers Sean Fraser and Rob Fleming, Ryan Windsor, from the Victoria Regional Transit Commission, and Erinn Pinkerton from BC Transit….
November 3, 2023 As industry is facing the unprecedented challenge to meet global decarbonization targets while addressing growing demand, a new report from the Energy Efficiency Movement (EEM) demonstrates how businesses can start acting immediately to reduce carbon emissions. The EEM is a global forum founded by ABB, and now consisting of more than 400…
November 6, 2023 Arlington Industries Inc. announced today that the company received an Award for Distinguished Performance in 2023 from the IMARK Electrical Group. Arlington won this prestigious award in the “AA” category of mid-sized manufacturers for outstanding service to IMARK members. Arlington would like to thank the 224 electors and 175 member distributors who…
After a very successful career in many aspects of the electrical industry in Canada, Jim Taggart has announced his retirement effective December 31, 2023.
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…
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…
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…
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….
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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