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By Michelle Branigan
Business is good, the orders are rolling in, and you’ve hired enough staff to keep up with demand. When business is going well it can be an invigorating and exciting time for all employees — those who have been around for quite a few years and those who are just kicking off their careers, perhaps are even in their first job.
Energy Efficient Lighting is a LED lighting manufacturer with nearly 30 years of industry experience. One that was founded on principles of environmental sustainability and responsibility to future generations.
I spent most of my formative years growing up in a northern British Columbia community, which was primarily geared around agriculture. In some ways it seemed like I had two lives, as about half of my friends lived in town whereas the others spent their time, when they weren’t in school or playing baseball, working on their family farms.
On Cartier Avenue in Quebec City, 34 giant lampshadesbacklit with LEDs and decorated with works by two Quebec artists are currently hanging over the street. The installation is an original concept by Lightemotion, a lighting design firm that illuminates building façades and interiors in North America, Europe, Asia and Oceania. While this “floating gallery” installation is temporary, Lightemotion will use the lighting fixtures to create new annual shows for the next five years.
This is a prime example of products being sold in Canada that do not meet our standards.
As more and more intelligent cars and autonomous vehicles hit the road, some engineers are thinking about what can be done to smarten up the streets on which they travel.
September 2, 2024 By Keith Sones, seasoned utility industry executive “I really don’t want to do this.” “You have to Keith. You have no choice. You can’t leave him hanging” replied my wife. I stared at the phone like a child looks at liver on their plate. They know you have to eat it but also… Read More…
Investment in building construction grew 2.8% to $21.4 billion in June, after a slight increase of 0.8% in May. These increases partly reflect April’s record high of $13.4 billion in total building permits value, since investment levels for a given period are driven by permits issued in prior months. The June increase in investment in building construction was primarily… Read More…
August 16, 2024 The new Western Memorial Regional Hospital in Corner Brook is home to Canada’s largest geothermal system, which has set a precedent for modern infrastructure for both Newfoundland and Labrador and North America. The geothermal field is approximately 600 feet below the hospital’s parking lot, and provides 100 per cent of the ground… Read More…
August 15, 2024 By Alex Price, Brand & Planning Manager, Current LightingTechnical Contributor: Gary Steinberg, Senior System Manager (Outdoor LED Fixtures), Current Lighting As the landscape of Canadian cities continues to evolve, the importance of outdoor lighting cannot be overstated. From enhancing public safety to promoting economic activity and fostering a sense of community, well-planned… Read More…
Schneider Electric is transforming its Digital Buildings business in Canada with the launch of the SMART Buildings Division. This evolution marks a strategic move to deliver comprehensive solutions and services that support building owners and operators in achieving their decarbonization and sustainability goals. The demand for smart buildings is surging, driven by a global shift… Read More…
September 4, 2024 Southwire Canada is pleased to announce that Alan Bearden has been appointed Interim President. In this role, Alan will provide leadership and guidance for Southwire’s Canada-based organization, ensuring continuity and driving growth during this transitional period. Alan Bearden brings a wealth of experience to the position, having joined Southwire in 2008. Over… Read More…
September 3, 2024 Electromag Graybar Canada, a pioneer in industrial automation solutions and pneumatic products, is excited to announce a partnership with Phoenix Contact, a global leader in electrification, networking, and industrial automation. This collaboration, which initially began in the Langley and Ontario branches, is now expanding to Quebec. The alliance aims to provide cutting-edge… Read More…
September 2, 2024 William (Bill) C. Smith, Director, Transitional Business of Electrozad Supply Company Limited announced his retirement as of August 30th, 2024 after 49 years of leadership. Bill began his electrical career working part-time at Electrozad Supply while completing a Sales & Marketing Program at St. Clair College. After his first full-time position in… Read More…
This project is funded [in part] by the Government of Canada.
Ce projet est financé [en partie] par le gouvernement du Canada.