Catalyst Sales and Marketing Announces New Partnership with MGM Transformers

Catalyst Sales and Marketing Announces New Partnership with MGM Transformers

May 19, 2025 Catalyst Sales and Marketing is proud to announce a new line partnership with MGM Transformer Company, a recognized provider of dry-type and liquid-filled transformers for commercial, industrial, and infrastructure applications. With over 50 years of expertise, MGM delivers custom-engineered, reliable, and energy-efficient solutions designed to meet the demands of data centers, renewable…

Intermatic Acquired by MPE Partners
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Intermatic Acquired by MPE Partners

May 19, 2025 By David Gordon, Channel Marketing Group, President The Intermatic deal is done. It has been rumored for months that Intermatic was being sold. Strategic buyers and private equity firms were mentioned as expressing interest and reviewing “the book” throughout the fall (and some mentioned even last summer.) According to sources, it was a “challenge” for…

Production Underway at Shawflex’s New Vaughan Manufacturing Facility

Production Underway at Shawflex’s New Vaughan Manufacturing Facility

May 19, 2025 Shawflex Facility Update! Shawflex announced via LinkedIn that production is officially underway at their new manufacturing facility in Vaughan. “While final steps are in progress and on track, our start to production is a testament to the seamless planning, coordination, and dedication of our incredible team. This milestone marks a major step forward…

EFC Welcomes New Manufacturer Member: Valid Manufacturing Ltd.

EFC Welcomes New Manufacturer Member: Valid Manufacturing Ltd.

May 19, 2025 Since 1992, Valid Manufacturing Ltd. has built their reputation as a world class innovator. By focusing on exceptional quality and service, they have developed strong relationships with renowned industry leaders. With four modern production facilities spanning over 100,000 sq. feet, Valid has the capacity and proven track record to tackle any project…

Hammond Power Solutions Appoints Linda Nadeau Sanford as Western Regional Sales Manager

Hammond Power Solutions Appoints Linda Nadeau Sanford as Western Regional Sales Manager

May 12, 2025 Hammond Power Solutions (HPS), a leader in dry-type transformers and power quality solutions, is pleased to announce the appointment of Linda Nadeau Sanford as the new Western Regional Sales Manager. Linda will play a key part in driving sales and revenue across the Western Canada region. She will oversee territory management, advance…

Susanna Zagar, Ontario Energy Board CEO, Named EHRC’s 2025 Agent of Change

Susanna Zagar, Ontario Energy Board CEO, Named EHRC’s 2025 Agent of Change

May 12, 2025 Electricity Human Resources Canada (EHRC) is proud to announce Susanna Zagar (she/her), Chief Executive Officer of the Ontario Energy Board (OEB), as the recipient of the 2025 Agent of Change Award. This recognition celebrates Ms. Zagar’s remarkable leadership and commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) in the electricity sector. Since stepping…

Legrand Introduces Wattstopper i3 Building Management Platform
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Legrand Introduces Wattstopper i3 Building Management Platform

May 12, 2025 Legrand® has announced the launch of the Wattstopper i3 Platform, a next-generation lighting and building intelligence solution powered by KODE Labs, a global leader of advanced smart building technology.  The partnership positions Legrand to lead the lighting controls industry into a new era of unified experiences, seamless integrations, and data-driven control, making it easier…

Fieldwire by Hilti and BoxLock Introduce Real-Time Integration for Lockout Tagout on Single-Line Drawings

Fieldwire by Hilti and BoxLock Introduce Real-Time Integration for Lockout Tagout on Single-Line Drawings

May 12, 2025 Fieldwire by Hilti and BoxLock have announced an innovative first-to-market integration that provides real-time Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) status directly onto electrical single-line drawings.   The new integration, officially being launched in tandem with the industry’s annual Construction Safety Week, allows Fieldwire users to assign LOTO tasks directly to single-line electrical diagrams. Each task is seamlessly…

ESA Board of Directors Recruiting for a Director Representing Ontario Licensed Electrical Contractors

ESA Board of Directors Recruiting for a Director Representing Ontario Licensed Electrical Contractors

May 12, 2025 The Electrical Safety Authority’s (ESA) mission is to improve electrical safety for the well-being of the people of Ontario. With the unprecedented changes in technology and the electrification transformation underway in Ontario, it’s an exciting time to help guide ESA, a delegated administrative authority (DAA), as it evolves its role as a…

EFC’s Women’s Network Ontario Region Unveils New Committee

EFC’s Women’s Network Ontario Region Unveils New Committee

May 12, 2025 EFC’s Women’s Network Ontario Region is pleased to unveil a new committee to support its numerous initiatives to support women in the electrical industry. The Women’s Network originated in 2018 to offer a dynamic program specifically tailored to women. Earlier this year, EFC updated its three core pillars to better reflect the…

Pilot Project in Chilliwack Promotes Skilled Trades to Elementary Students

Pilot Project in Chilliwack Promotes Skilled Trades to Elementary Students

May 12, 2025 The British Columbia Construction Association (BCCA), in collaboration with the BC Road Builders and Heavy Construction Association, is proud to announce the launch of the pilot phase of the Honour the Work initiative this May. This innovative program aims to enhance Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM) education through hands-on activity…

George Brown College Launches New Online Certificate Programs to Help Meet the Demand for Skilled Trades in Solar Energy
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George Brown College Launches New Online Certificate Programs to Help Meet the Demand for Skilled Trades in Solar Energy

May 12, 2025 George Brown College is expanding its clean technology training with the launch of two new online certificate programs in the solar photovoltaic (PV) industry. As solar energy is expected to generate 50 per cent of the world’s electricity by 2050, these programs will help meet the growing demand for skilled workers in this…

BCIT Announces New Mott Electric Pavilion, Enhancing Skills Training Experience for Trades Students in BC

BCIT Announces New Mott Electric Pavilion, Enhancing Skills Training Experience for Trades Students in BC

May 12, 2025 The British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) and Mott Electric announced the naming of the new Mott Electric Pavilion at the BCIT Burnaby Campus on May 7, 2025. The pavilion will play a critical role in expanding access to electrical apprenticeship training opportunities, creating over 250 new seats each year to help meet the growing demand…

Arani Launches “Charge for Change” Program to Donate EV Chargers to Community Organizations Across Canada

Arani Launches “Charge for Change” Program to Donate EV Chargers to Community Organizations Across Canada

May 12, 2025 Arani, a Canadian manufacturer and distributor of electrical and lighting products, has officially launched Charge for Change, a national program donating up to 10 Level 2 commercial EV chargers to non-profit and public institutions across Canada. Unveiled at MCEE Expo in Montreal, the initiative supports schools, libraries, municipal buildings, and other community-serving…