Plant Electrical Purchases
Among 13 product categories, motors and motor controls consistently top the list at 84%. At the other end: networking and cabling (33% in 2015).
Among 13 product categories, motors and motor controls consistently top the list at 84%. At the other end: networking and cabling (33% in 2015).
As part of Electro-Federation Canada (EFC)’s 2015 scholarship program, GE Lighting is offering a $3,500 Community Leadership Award. Engaging university and college students is critical in our industry, says Joris Myny, Chair of Electro-Federation Canada (EFC)’s scholarship program and a senior vice president of Siemens Canada Limited.
The value of building permits issued in January totalled $7.6 billion, a 5.4% rise over December.
The adoption of smart home products and services continues to increase and has become a common upgrade, if not a standard package for many home builders. Homeowners are realizing the benefits of security; energy efficiency and convenience smart home solutions provide. Today, as many as two-thirds of smart home purchases are made with security in mind.
Investment in building construction increased 1.6% to $17.8 billion in October, following five months of declines. Provincially, Quebec led the way, with growth of 3.5%.
It’s a new year, and a new decade (depending on whether you believe the decade begins with year zero or year 1), but manufacturing safety challenges keep expanding: digital transformation, fewer available workers, globalization, and how to manage safety and security risks among them.
September 27, 2024 Goal: Upgrade the outdated 350-450-Watt metal halide lighting technology at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre (MTCC) with high-performing, energy-efficient, long-lasting, and low-maintenance LED fixtures from LEDVANCE Products Installed: 1,431 200-Watt UFO High Bay Fixtures from LEDVANCE, which are ideal replacements for metal halide lighting Benefits: LEDVANCE LEDs slashed the MTCC’s previous lighting… Read More…
September 27, 2024 An international boiler expert helps industry professionals take advantage of high voltage electrode boilers’ virtually 100% efficient, zero-emission capabilities, providing guidance on selection and installation For consulting engineers tasked with planning, designing, and supervising construction projects for a wide range of industries, advanced electric boilers – particularly high voltage electrode boilers –… Read More…
September 23, 2024 By Blake Marchand It goes without saying that the Milwaukee brand is historic. Their longevity is a testament to company culture and innovation. As this year marks Milwaukee’s 100th anniversary, the company held a tree planting ceremony earlier in the year to mark the milestone, planting 100 trees in partnership with Tree… Read More…
September 23, 2024 The Electrical Contractors Association of British Columbia has provided three platform policy recommendations to each of BC’s major political parties in advance of the October 19, 2024 provincial election: implementing prompt payment legislation, increasing capital and operating funding to support electrical apprentices, and naming a Minister responsible for construction in their Cabinet…. Read More…
September 26, 2024 INNOVELEC, a supplier of products and services for the electrical industry in Western Canada for over 25 years, and NOARK Electric, global manufacturer of low-voltage electrical components for industrial applications, have partnered to electrify Western Canada. Specializing in motor controls and protection for Original Equipment Manufacturers, System Integrators and Panel Builders, Noark Electric… Read More…
September 23, 2024 Efficiency Capital (EC), Canada’s first Energy-as-a-Service (EaaS) company, and Mitsubishi Electric Sales Canada Inc. (MESCA) announced a strategic cross promotional partnership to make low-carbon building solutions more accessible to building owners and operators across Canada. Energy efficiency in buildings, despite being one of the critical pathways to meet Canada’s climate goals, faces… Read More…
September 23, 2024 Siemens has announced the intention to carve out its eMobility business. The company bundled its eMobility charging activities in 2018 and subsequently organized it into a separate business unit in 2022. The carve out of Siemens eMobility, which has a strong technological core and portfolio, will give the business entrepreneurial freedom to… Read More…
September 24, 2024 Canada recently announced trade measures impacting vehicles from China and limiting eligibility under the Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) Zero Emission Vehicle Infrastructure Program (ZEVIP) to electric vehicle (EV) charging products manufactured in countries that have negotiated free trade agreements with Canada. Effective October 1, 2024, this directive is expected to have an impact on… Read More…
This project is funded [in part] by the Government of Canada.
Ce projet est financé [en partie] par le gouvernement du Canada.