What Contractors Buy

I am asked this question quite frequently, as I’m not what most consider to be a “typical electrician.” For me, it was a rather pragmatic decision. I had been working in a factory as a production worker, doing the same boring thing 800 times a day.
Doreen, owner of Liftlock Bed and Breakfast in Peterborough, Ontario, reached out to Warmup® during the early stages of a recent remodel, with the desire to add additional comfort to two (2) suites on the property.
The longer you work, the greater the proceeds. But see by how much.
“Network transmission media can be copper, fibre or wireless so network technicians need to be armed with troubleshooting tools that can tackle any problem they encounter,” explains Tim Widdershoven, Global Marketing Manager at IDEAL Networks. “This makes it more challenging for technicians — if errors occur, they could be located in a wide range of different media and layers of the network.”
Contrary to popular belief, hiring students into companies today isn’t a charitable act. It’s a mutually beneficial one for students and the organizations they work for.
Mike Burke is the National Manager for Milwaukee Tool’s utility vertical in Canada. We spoke to him to learn more about what is influencing Milwaukee in the utility industry through discussion about some of their recent product releases, as well as learning more about what goes into product development.
I am asked this question quite frequently, as I’m not what most consider to be a “typical electrician.” For me, it was a rather pragmatic decision. I had been working in a factory as a production worker, doing the same boring thing 800 times a day.
Doreen, owner of Liftlock Bed and Breakfast in Peterborough, Ontario, reached out to Warmup® during the early stages of a recent remodel, with the desire to add additional comfort to two (2) suites on the property.
The longer you work, the greater the proceeds. But see by how much.
“Network transmission media can be copper, fibre or wireless so network technicians need to be armed with troubleshooting tools that can tackle any problem they encounter,” explains Tim Widdershoven, Global Marketing Manager at IDEAL Networks. “This makes it more challenging for technicians — if errors occur, they could be located in a wide range of different media and layers of the network.”
Contrary to popular belief, hiring students into companies today isn’t a charitable act. It’s a mutually beneficial one for students and the organizations they work for.
Mike Burke is the National Manager for Milwaukee Tool’s utility vertical in Canada. We spoke to him to learn more about what is influencing Milwaukee in the utility industry through discussion about some of their recent product releases, as well as learning more about what goes into product development.
I am asked this question quite frequently, as I’m not what most consider to be a “typical electrician.” For me, it was a rather pragmatic decision. I had been working in a factory as a production worker, doing the same boring thing 800 times a day.
Doreen, owner of Liftlock Bed and Breakfast in Peterborough, Ontario, reached out to Warmup® during the early stages of a recent remodel, with the desire to add additional comfort to two (2) suites on the property.
The longer you work, the greater the proceeds. But see by how much.
“Network transmission media can be copper, fibre or wireless so network technicians need to be armed with troubleshooting tools that can tackle any problem they encounter,” explains Tim Widdershoven, Global Marketing Manager at IDEAL Networks. “This makes it more challenging for technicians — if errors occur, they could be located in a wide range of different media and layers of the network.”
Contrary to popular belief, hiring students into companies today isn’t a charitable act. It’s a mutually beneficial one for students and the organizations they work for.
Mike Burke is the National Manager for Milwaukee Tool’s utility vertical in Canada. We spoke to him to learn more about what is influencing Milwaukee in the utility industry through discussion about some of their recent product releases, as well as learning more about what goes into product development.
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ABB’s Microlectric BP320-A Self-Contained Meter Socket is now available through distribution channels in BC. Launched in 2015, the BP320 is also certified by Hydro-Quebec for use in Quebec, as well as some areas in Atlantic Canada. Read More…
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July 21, 2025 Noramco invites you to join in welcoming Dallas Heal as the company’s new Account Manager in Edmonton. Dallas brings over 20 years of hands-on experience in the electrical and construction industries, with a strong track record of leadership, technical expertise, and customer-focused service. He began his career as a Journeyman Electrician and… Read More…
July 21, 2025 The Ontario government is investing $7.5 million to protect small and medium-sized businesses across the province, helping them modernize and grow by adopting digital technologies. The Digitalization Competence Centre (DCC) helps companies to transition and find made-in-Ontario digital solutions with expert guidance, training and up to $115,000 in targeted grants. “Small businesses are the backbone… Read More…
July 21, 2025 The Ontario government is investing an additional $12.5 million to support the planning and construction of a new Brant Community Healthcare System hospital, connecting more patients and families in Brant County, Six Nations of the Grand River and surrounding communities to more convenient, high-quality care close to home. This funding builds on the… Read More…
This project is funded [in part] by the Government of Canada.
Ce projet est financé [en partie] par le gouvernement du Canada.