NETCO Launches Two New Courses as Part of its OASIS Program
The National Electrical Trade Council has launched two new courses within their OASIS program.
Rittal’s new Wire Terminal for Flexible, Fully Automated Wire Processing
Fully automatic wiring processing goes one stage further. Rittal presents its Wire Terminal WT C5 and C10 innovations that allow wire processing at speeds ten times faster than by hand.
IoT Enabled Smart Buildings & Data Driven Insights with Enlighted CEO, Stefan Schwab
CEO Stefan Schwab joined Enlighted in 2018 after spending time as Execuative GM for Siemens Building Technologies in Austrailia and New Zealand. In the below Q&A, Stefan provides insight into his perspective on IoT enabled smart buildings…
Guillevin Greentech: Illuminating the Future
Guillevin Greentech is one of Canada’s largest distributors of renewable energy solutions. Established in 2016, this division of Guillevin offers Canadians everything they need to achieve their green tech goals through years of expertise, experience and service, as well as the company’s access to reliable inventory.
120V AC Circuit Breaker Finder with Flashlight, NCVT & GCFI Receptacle Tester from IDEAL
The new 61-535 120V AC Circuit Breaker Finder includes both a new receiver and transmitter. The new receiver has been designed with the following features: Go HERE for more information
Powering a Changing World
On February 6th and 7th Electro-Federation Canada sent a delegation of staff and members to Ottawa in an effort to engage with MPs and policy makers on the industry’s role in Canada’s efforts to reach net-zero goals.
Post-Modern Estimating Methodologies
How do you estimate a project today? At its core, the function of estimating a construction project is much the same today as it has been throughout human history. Project costs and quantities must still be calculated just like they were when the great pyramids were built. What has changed dramatically is the time given towards creating an estimate.
Guide to the Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1 , 25th Edition – A Road Map: Section 80
Rule 80-000 notes that this is a supplementary or amendatory section of the code and applies only to the installation of impressed current cathodic protection systems. Appendix B and the CEC Handbook have additional information and descriptions of Cathodic Protection. This Section considers that the wiring methods used in installing such systems are sometimes inconsistent with the requirements of other Sections of the Code.
Ouellet Group Rebrands as Innovair Solutions
Ouellet Group has annouced they have changed the name of the parent company for their various business units to Innovair Solutions.
A Career with Purpose – Apprentices Building Canada’s Reduced Carbon Future
January 27, 2023 By Yoana Turnin, Project Manager, EHRC In 2021, Canada joined 120+ other countries in committing to achieving net-zero emissions by year 2050 in an effort to “avert the worst impacts of climate change.” In a few words, that means either reducing or offsetting the economy’s greenhouse gas emissions through electrification, energy efficiency…
David Collier on his 2022 IDEAL Nationals Experience
The 2022 IDEAL Nationals were held this past November in Tampa, Florida. This article is a discussion with David Collier, who discusses his first expierence with the IDEAL Nationals as a fourth year apprentice.
The National Electrical Trade Council Launches State of the Art Hoisting and Rigging Training in Ontario
Groundbreaking hoisting and rigging training is poised to be offered in Ontario International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) training centres following development of virtual reality training procured by the National Electrical Training Council (NETCO) and developed by Sudbury based NORCAT.
Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Testing Overview and Considerations for Manufacturers
January 18, 2023 By Kerrwil Editorial Team in partnership with CSA Group In this article we take a look at Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Testing with Alex Solomovich and Michael Henry of CSA Group. Solomovich is a Certifier III with the organization and Henry serves as the Director for Cross Market Services. In this overview of…
Nexans CANADEX 2.0 Residential Cables Officially Launched
CANADEX® 2.0 line of NMD9 cables from Nexans has launched, an upgrade to the existing line of CANADEX® cables. The line is designed to accelerate the installation process, allowing electricians to perform more work in less time, cut overall project costs, and reduce their carbon footprints.
A Closer Look at ABB’s Investments in their Quebec Facilities with VP and General Manager, Alain Quintal
Le monde de l’électricité en ligne had the pleasure of sitting down with Alain Quintal, VP and General Manager of the Installation Products Division of ABB Canada to discuss ABB’s recent expansion plans at the Iberville Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu facility in Quebec.
Westburne Launches Wire & Cable Recycling Program
Westburne’ s new Wire and Cable Recycling Program is another step in their effort to reduce our industry’s footprint and protect the environment. Recycling wire and cable is also an important aspect of meeting the growing demand for copper.
