“It was quite surprising,” said Stephanie Smith of being named EHRC’s Leader of the Year. “Leadership in 2020 has certainly been a challenge for everybody in the world let alone the nuclear industry or the electricity industry.”
As an advanced networked lighting controls company serving the industrial and large commercial sectors, EcoGrid Technologies has demonstrated a commitment to innovation and the progression of the industry by utilizing open-source technology.
Trilliant, an international provider of utility solutions for advanced metering and smart grid systems, recently announced a custom-made product for the North American market with the release of its Trilliant Libra Series Edge-Ready Smart Electric Meter.
For more than a century, ABB has been investing in Canadian technologies and products to support the development of local businesses. Canada has been known around the world for its delicious maple syrup and warm winter coats.
Mackenzie Gillan, a bright young lady from Baysville, Ontario, tells us about how she learned to love the electrical trade in high school, and how that path has carried her forward to unexpected places and new heights—literally.
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.
Dee Durant is an industrial electrician apprentice attending Conestoga College and an Ambassador for Kick Ass Careers. As an ambassador for KickAss Careers she spent time shadowing mentor and KickAss founder Jamie McMillan attending events for the organization.
Read more: Dee Durant Industrial Electrician Apprentice and...
ECAO recently launched a new program called Future Leaders Advisory Council (FLAC). Their inaugural meeting was held virtually this past June. Discussing the thought process behind FLAC, ECAO Executive Director, Graeme Aitken explained there were a number of factors that went into the decision.
At 14, Tom Miguel was sitting in the counselor’s office of Silverthorn Collegiate Institute in Etobicoke with his entire life ahead of him. In 1981, the world was changing, and like so many young men and women, he was faced with a world of choices that would go on to define both his career and his life.
Meredith Halfpenny is a Wind Site Technician with Boralex where she inspects, maintains, and repairs both wind turbines and their infrastructure for the 230 MW Niagara and the 10MW Port Ryerse wind energy projects.
Read more: Meet Meredith Halfpenny, Wind Technician - Boralex
Salex Announces Promotion of Paul Manson to GTA Sales Manager
January 26, 2021 – Salex, a facilitator of commercial lighting installations and control systems for Canada’s architectural lighting community, is excited to announce the promotion of Paul Manson to GTA Sales Manager. Paul joined Salex back in 2015, and has over 25 years of invaluable industry experience.
Dedicated to the education and promotion of quality, high-efficiency lighting and controls, Manson’s extensive background in on-site electrical installation, national accounts, relationship building, manufacturers, and sales team management at Philips Lighting, will provide valuable experience to fulfill his new role.
Changing Scene
Canadian Electrical Contractor Discussion Group: Can You Count the Deficiencies?
Have you ever been called to fix the work of a 'handyman'?
"Was supposedly done by a"certified ' electrician....told the homeowner that he got a $266 permit....no record at TSBC. Can you count the deficiencies?"
"There is a second panel change in the triplex also.......even more deficiencies. Think the guy was a glorified handyman. Ones not obvious: 240 BB heat hooked up 120....drier on 2p20....range on 2p50....water heater fed with 2c14 Bx on 2p15."
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Dimonoff and Amotus Announce Strategic Merger
Dimonoff and Amotus are proud to announce the merger of their entities under the same banner with the objective of offering a new range of tailor-made IoT products and services. Acquired by Dimonoff in 2018, Amotus has built a custom electronic and software development offering for interconnected solutions.
Composed of engineers and programmers, Amotus has completed more than 100 service projects in 15 countries with invoices ranging from $10,000 to $500,000.
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4 Technology Disruptions Set to Change Cabling and Connectivity
By Ron Tellas
Disruptive technology alters the way we operate, driving us to improve processes, operations and systems.
We're always watching for changes that will impact the industry and bring new possibilities to the way our networks and cabling and connectivity infrastructure are designed and deployed. We rounded up a short list of four technology disruptions that Belden is monitoring closely and think you should be, too.
A Safer Workplace with Smart Lighting
By Martin Garner
The Internet of Things (IoT) can help create safer workspaces, and connected lighting systems are uniquely well-placed to form the basis of an IoT infrastructure.
As the world starts to emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic, building owners, building managers, and office managers all have the urgent task of ensuring that workplaces offer employees a safety net from the virus. It’s not only important to make workspaces safe, but also to make people feel safe.
Business Openings Continue to Exceed Closures, But Closures Rising
While the number of business openings (49,956) exceeded the number of business closures (35,533) for the fifth consecutive month, business closures have continued to increase since August. From October to November, business closures rose by 5.6% and business openings decreased by 0.6%.
The number of active businesses in November edged up from the previous month and remained 4.5% lower than in February 2020. Business closures increased in all provinces and territories from October 2020 to November 2020, except in Yukon, where they remained unchanged.
Product News
Champion Strut Conduit and Pipe Support Solution
Champion Strut is a fiberglass non-metallic channel framing system that includes a complete line of non-metallic accessories, fasteners, hangers, pipe clamps and channels.
Champion Strut™ is a versatile, high-strength fiberglass framing system that has been successfully used in many highly corrosive applications including steel mills, wastewater treatment, rendering facilities, utilities, refineries, chemical plants, marinas, pulp and paper, desalination facilities, water reclamation facilities, theme parks, aquariums, pools and underground vaults.
Intermatic NightFox Pro Series Electronic Photocontrols
NightFox Pro Series Photocontrols offer protection to typical, enhanced, or extreme electrical transients as laid out by ANSI C136.2.
• ELC model safeguards applications against 6kV/3kA surge events or a typical level per ANSI C136.2
• EK and LED models provide protection for increased levels per ANSI C136.2
• Customers have the option of setting an extreme level of protection at 20kV/10kA transients per ANSI C136.2 – by requesting a larger 1020J MOV component
MaxLite Canless Commercial Downlight
MaxLite expands their RCF Series with wattage and CCT selectable models that enable installers to customize light outputs and color temperatures in the field.
The RCF is a labor-saving, all-in-one solution for adding recessed downlighting to hospitality, retail, office, and other commercial lighting applications. The downlight features a built-in driver and integral whip that can be connected directly to a junction box, eliminating the need for a traditional recessed housing.
A Human-Centred Leader in a Highly Technical Field: EHRC Leader of the Year Stephanie Smith
By Blake Marchand
“It was quite surprising,” said Stephanie Smith of being named EHRC’s Leader of the Year. “Leadership in 2020 has certainly been a challenge for everybody in the world let alone the nuclear industry or the electricity industry.”
An engineer by trade, Smith spent the majority of her career with Ontario Power Generation (OPG). She was the first woman to be certified by the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission at the Pickering Nuclear Generating Station where she served as Plant Manager and was recently named the first President and CEO of CANDU Owners Group. Smith is also a passionate advocate for diversity and inclusion.