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October 21, 2024 By Matthew Biswas What happens when you get a random text like this from an unfamiliar number? Long time no talk! We finally got the new light fixture for the dining room. Can you come over this week and put it up? Oh, can you bring the right dimmer? After you scroll… Read More…
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STANDATA: Smoke Detectors in Smoke or Fire/Smoke Damper Installation
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Canada’s First Certified Zero-Carbon Building Offsets its Energy Use Over Three Years with Rooftop and Carport Solar System
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RESA Power Significantly Expands Its Medium Voltage Power System Supply and Engineering Capability with the Acquisition of Prime Engineering Ltd.
October 21, 2024 RESA Power, LLC has announced the acquisition of Prime Engineering Ltd. Based in Victoria, British Columbia, Prime is a full-service electrical design, engineering, supply, and services business that has specialized in medium voltage electrical power and control systems, as well as providing electrical field services, since 2010. With the Prime acquisition, RESA Power significantly… Read More…
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Hammond Power Solutions Appoints Elec-Tech Sales as New Representative in B.C.
October 21, 2024 Hammond Power Solutions is pleased to announce the appointment of Elec-Tech Sales Ltd. as their new representative for British Columbia, Canada, effective October 15, 2024. For over 40 years Elec-Tech Sales has been representing leading electrical manufacturers in B.C. They have a strong presence with HPS channel partners as well as experience… Read More…
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October 21, 2024 The Government of Canada is committed to maximizing energy performance and reducing greenhouse gas emissions while helping industry gain a competitive edge. The federal investment of $40 million from the Green Industrial Facilities and Manufacturing Program (GIFMP) to Emissions Reduction Alberta will help to develop and manage a province-wide program for industry to become more… Read More…
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Arlington Wins NECA 2024 ShowStopper Award for Outstanding Product
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