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Electrical Safety Authority Investigation Results in $32,500 Total Fines for Unlicensed Ottawa Electrician and his Company

July 18, 2024 On May 30, 2024, Serge Yasmine and his business, BMX Renovations Inc. pleaded guilty to several offences under the Electricity Act, including three counts of operating an electrical contracting business without a licence. Yasmine and BMX Renovations Inc. were ordered to pay a total fine of $32,500, plus a victim surcharge of…

Westburne Calgary Now Offers Custom Enclosure Cutouts

Westburne Calgary Now Offers Custom Enclosure Cutouts

July 18, 2024 Westburne announced on LinkedIn that they now offer customized cutouts for your enclosure boxes using their state-of-the-art nVent HOFFMAN ModCenter machine in Calgary. The Hoffman ModCenter automates the traditional, lengthy and costly, process of control panel building, such as but not limited to: measuring, marking, drilling, tapping, milling, etching, and much more on…

Government of Canada Introduces New Canada Green Buildings Strategy

Government of Canada Introduces New Canada Green Buildings Strategy

July 18, 2024 The first-ever Canada Green Buildings Strategy introduces the Government of Canada’s plan to make life cost less for Canadians, fight climate change, and support good jobs across the country. By improving energy efficiency in Canada’s homes and buildings through retrofitting, we can save Canadians money on their energy bills and reduce building emissions.  Today, the Minister…

Government of Canada Launches Strengthened Heat Pump Program with PEI

Government of Canada Launches Strengthened Heat Pump Program with PEI

July 18, 2024 Making the switch from home heating oil to a heat pump will save Canadians thousands of dollars each year on their energy bills. By driving down both energy bills and harmful pollution, the benefits of switching to a heat pump are clear, and the Government of Canada has been bringing these benefits to Canadians…

Sarah Hansen Named Western Regional Sales Manager with Hammond Manufacturing 

Sarah Hansen Named Western Regional Sales Manager with Hammond Manufacturing 

July 15, 2024 Hammond Manufacturing is happy to announce that Sarah Hansen (nee Hammond) has accepted the position of Western Regional Sales Manager for the electrical enclosures division. This newly created position reflects Hammond’s commitment to continued growth of enclosure sales in Western Canada. “Sarah has spent the past thirteen years in leadership positions within…

ABB and NASCAR Reveal EV Prototype and Launch Electrification Innovation Partnership

ABB and NASCAR Reveal EV Prototype and Launch Electrification Innovation Partnership

July 15, 2024 ABB in the United States and NASCAR announced the ABB NASCAR Electrification Innovation Partnership and revealed a new EV prototype at the 2024 NASCAR Chicago Street Race. This partnership brings together world leaders in EV technology and auto racing to advance NASCAR’s strategic ambitions across electrification.   “ABB is a technology leader…

Specified Technologies Inc. Forges Strategic Partnership with Sales Outsource Solutions to Expand Canadian Market Share

Specified Technologies Inc. Forges Strategic Partnership with Sales Outsource Solutions to Expand Canadian Market Share

July 15, 2024 Specified Technologies Inc. (STI), a leader in innovative fire protection solutions, proudly announces its continuing expansion into the Canadian market through a strategic partnership with the national sales firm Sales Outsource Solutions (SOS). This partnership marks a significant milestone in Specified Technologies Inc.’s expansion strategy, aiming to further entrench their firestop solutions…

New Request for Proposals and Tools to Deploy Thousands More EV Chargers Across Canada

New Request for Proposals and Tools to Deploy Thousands More EV Chargers Across Canada

July 15, 2024 The federal government has launched a new new request for proposals (RFP) under the Zero Emission Vehicle Infrastructure Program (ZEVIP). The RFP will support the deployment of EV chargers, including fast chargers, in public places across Canada such as highways and public lots. The RFP will also support the deployment of chargers at private locations, including…

Siemens Announces $14M Modernization and Expansion of Drummondville Plant

Siemens Announces $14M Modernization and Expansion of Drummondville Plant

July 15, 2024 Siemens Canada is investing approximately $14 million in a multi-phased modernization of its 10,400 sq m manufacturing facility located in Drummondville, Quebec, with the aim to optimize overall efficiency and capacity of the plant and position it for future growth. Plans for the facility, which has been making electrical products for the…

ECABC 72nd Annual General Meeting & Conference: Houle Electric Wins Inaugural Innovation Award

ECABC 72nd Annual General Meeting & Conference: Houle Electric Wins Inaugural Innovation Award

July 2, 2024 ECABC extends a big thank you to all who attended their Conference & 72nd AGM on June 20–21, 2024 at the picturesque Penticton Lakeside Resort & Conference Centre. “It was a blast seeing everyone there!” The Welcome Reception at Poplar Grove Winery provided a great networking opportunity with an incredible view and…