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Headquartered in Vancouver, Legend Power Systems is a global onsite energy management technology company. They help buildings to overcome grid volatility challenges common to utilities around the world.
LDS caught up with General Manager of EiKO’s Canadian division, Stephen Lee who was kind enough to take some time out of his busy schedule to share his perspective on the industry.
Read more: Stephen Lee, Canadian General Manager with EiKO...
“I had an awesome time, it was a lot of fun,” said Zach Agombar, who competed his way to 8th place in the Apprentice division of the Ideal National Championship.
Held from November 7th to 9th in Orlando, Florida, and recently aired on ESPN 2, the Ideal National Championships gives electricians a chance to display their skills in a high-level competition.
Panel Upgrade Experts is an electrical contracting company started seven years ago by Paul Hannania.
Chad Alexander is a Branch Manager with Contact Automation, which provides automation integration and control services for the Oil & Gas industry throughout Western Canada and Northwestern United States.
Read more: Chad Alexander on Contact Automation and System...
Rob Milner is the Canadian National Science, Automation, Optical Gas Imaging & sUAS Manager for FLIR. Rob took some time out of his busy schedule to discuss his career and provide some insight on the industry with Electrical Industry Canada.
EIN sat down with WiRE President & CEO Joanna Osawe to learn more about WiRE and the substantial benefits it provides.
For the second consecutive year, Paul Hannania was among the 162 professionals and apprentices to compete in the National competition.
Read more: Paul Hannania Canada’s Fastest Electrician for...
Alexander Couckuyt, Director of Operations for Southwire Canada, spent the majority of his formative years in Belgium where he undertook his schooling in Business Marketing and Sales before entering an Electrician Apprenticeship program...
The Evolution Series. Poke-Thru Devices, Floor, Wall and Ceiling Boxes
From poke-thru devices to floor, wall and ceiling boxes, the Evolution Series has continued to increase device efficiency and reliability while providing durability and quality. Customizing your space and maximizing access to all the power, A/V and communications you could ever need. Evolution Series boxes bring power, communications and A/V to walls, floors and ceilings. Evolution adds flexibility, functionality and stylish good looks to every room you create when planning office buildings, airports, schools and hospitals.
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Rockwell Automation to Acquire Avnet to Expand Cybersecurity Expertise
Rockwell Automation announced that it has signed an agreement to acquire privately held Avnet Data Security, LTD, an Israeli-based cybersecurity provider with over 20 years of experience providing cybersecurity services. Avnet offers a full set of IT/OT cyber services and solutions ranging from assessments, penetration testing, network & security solutions, and training to converged IT/OT managed services.
“Avnet’s combination of service delivery, training, research, and managed services will enable us to service a much larger set of customers globally while also continuing to accelerate our portfolio development in this rapidly developing market,” said Frank Kulaszewicz...
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What Employers and Employees Need to Know About the Canada Training Benefit
While the time is always right to think about professional development and skills training, the new year marks a symbolic opportunity to make some career resolutions. Today’s evolving nature of work means that it’s likely workers will change jobs a few times over the course of their career, and emerging technologies in the workplace constantly require new skills and adaptability. With the federal government’s Canada Training Benefit (CTB) taking effect as of January 1, 2020, employers and workers across the country now have a flexible tool at their disposal when it comes to training and upskilling.
Tools for the Trade
Solar Irradiance Meter from Megger
Designed specifically to aid the installation of solar PV panels, Megger's new PVM210 solar irradiance meter features a compact design which, unlike most other irradiance meters, has the solar detector on the top of the instrument. This arrangement, combined with the useful measurement hold function, makes the PVM210 easy and convenient to use - even with just one hand - when working on a sloping roof or at the top of a ladder.
- Small, light and easy to use
- Designed for one-handed use
- Safer for use on ladders
- Available as a stand alone product, or in PV specialist kits
Product News
New Juno AI with JBL Speaker and Amazon Alexa Built-In
Meet Juno AI, a portfolio of lighting devices that form the “backbone” of your smart and connected space.The Juno AI Speaker Light with Alexa Built-In is an advanced LED downlight that features a JBL® speaker and Amazon Alexa voice service in a single patent pending ceiling light fixture. It’s a 6” downlight, but much, much more.
Juno AI takes advantage of the most ideal location in the home – the ceiling – to create a smart ecosystem. It can control any smart home device that works with Alexa. No hub required. It not only illuminates a room, but also locks the doors, adjusts your thermostat, tells your family dinner is ready, runs the vacuum, reads you a book, dims the lights, plays music through
Pathway Lighting has added the Modular Accents Series to their fixture offering. This collection of multiple-head recessed accent fixtures comes with a choice of one to four independently adjustable heads that deliver light only where needed and directing people’s attention to visual interests and focal points. Each head rotates 180 degrees and maintains its position with a friction-lock device and a 35 degree dual-axis tilt with a locking knob. It has high-performance StellarGlo TIR optics delivering three beam distribution options ensuring superb cut-off, providing quiet ceilings and glare-free illumination. The architectural square heads are die-cast in aluminum and finished with a durable powder coat finish.
Brett Castein and Jordan Pratt of Southwest Electrical Services on the Ideal National Championships Team Event
By Blake Marchand
Held from November 7th to 9th in Orlando, Florida, and recently aired on ESPN 2, the Ideal National Championships gives electricians a chance to display their skills in a high-level competition. The event expanded internationally for the first time this year — over 55,000 electricians from 5 countries attempted to qualify for a chance to compete in the championship event. Last year’s event was the first to feature electricians from outside the United States. For 2019 they increased the number of Canadian qualifiers, and extended the competition to Mexico, Australia and China.
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