November 3, 2022
For medium voltage switchgear panel builders. A high performer with a wide choice of configurations to connect industry and utility substations to the power grid.
Belden Security and Alarm Cable, Multi-Conductor Riser-CMR Shielded, Series: 5306FE, 300 VAC, 3.5 A, 8 Conductors, Bare Stranded Copper Conductor, 18 AWG Conductor, 6.223 mm Outside Dia, 500 ft Length, 7×26 Strands, 21.3265 Ohm, Polypropylene Insulation, PVC, Gray, -20 to 75 deg C.
August 1, 2024 Tired of fussing with bulky outdoor weatherproof covers? Upgrade to new WP6000 and WP7000 Series Low-Profile Expandable In-Use Weatherproof Covers from Intermatic. The slim, low-profile in-use covers provide a sleek, easy-to-use alternative to traditional outdoor weatherproof cover options while delivering dependable, code-compliant protection for a range of outdoor applications. The innovative design…
May 17, 2024 Hydrel has expanded its 4426 underwater luminaires series for fountain and water features by introducing low-voltage options. This enhances Hydrel’s already most varied line of underwater fixtures in the industry. Fixtures include niche and base-mounted lights for fountains, water features and reflecting pools, special fixtures for wet/dry applications, and swimming pool lights. These…
The dual-color WLS15 low-profile strip light from Banner Engineering is a durable yet lightweight device that now features EZ-STATUS capabilities for illumination and indication in one light fixture. These cascadable lights are a cost-effective alternative for machines or workstation bin and shelf lighting.
Mersen’s finger safe IP20-rated Power Distribution Blocks are part of the new Compact EP® line of products. The compact footprint allows space savings in panels, contributing to reduced panel size when compared to traditional power distribution blocks.
The SENTRON PAC4200 is a feature packed power monitoring device that is suitable for use in industrial, government and commercial applications where basic to advanced metering, logging, and I/O is required.
November 8, 2024 By Melvin Newman Excel is a powerful and flexible tool that can enhance efficiency in electrical construction estimating. Spreadsheets, like those in Excel, consist of a grid of “cells” where each cell can hold various types of data. Originating from mainframe computers in the 1960s and later developed for Apple computers in… Read More…
November 4, 2024 The total value of building permits in Canada decreased by $858.1 million (-7.0%) to $11.5 billion in August, following a strong July during which construction intentions rose sharply (+20.8%). The residential and non-residential sectors contributed to the decrease in August. On a constant dollar basis (2017=100), the total value of building permits decreased 7.6% in… Read More…
November 4, 2024 Investment in building construction edged up 0.2% to $21.0 billion in August, after a 1.6% decrease in July. The residential sector edged down (-0.1%) to $14.6 billion, while the non-residential sector was up 1.0% to $6.4 billion. Year over year, investment in building construction grew 7.2% in August. On a constant dollar basis (2017=100), investment in building construction was… Read More…
November 4, 2024 By Keith Sones, seasoned utility industry executive Most of the articles I’ve written have been based on personal experiences, many of them occurring decades ago, which eventually translate into helpful life lessons. The years allow the events to marinate in a savoury stew of time and reflection, clarity never coming immediately, or even… Read More…
November 13, 2024 2024 has been a transformative year for Sonepar in North America as it continues to focus on strategic growth. Since 2021, Sonepar has closed 21 acquisitions in North America. The acquisition growth alone in 2024 consists of seven companies representing over $2B in additional revenue, approximately 1,700 new associates, and 89 new… Read More…
November 12, 2024 Photo: Mike Shenouda and Taner Cairns, Founder of Black Box Innovations celebrated the signature of this licensing agreement at ABB’s Canadian head office in Montreal. The focus on reducing greenhouse gas emissions across North America is driving the transition to electric vehicles (EV) and efforts to decarbonize light-duty vehicle fleets, accelerating the need… Read More…
November 12, 2024 Hammond Power Solutions (HPS) has announced the opening of their new warehouse near Dallas Fort Worth. This facility is set to significantly enhance their logistics and delivery capabilities, providing numerous benefits to our customers throughout the United States and Canada. “The decision to establish this warehouse was driven by its proximity to… Read More…
November 8, 2024 The Ontario government is making it easier for Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members, their spouses and veterans to start careers in the skilled trades. The province is also investing $2.4 million through the Skills Development Fund (SDF) to provide free training for CAF members and veterans in tech and cybersecurity careers. These initiatives… Read More…
This project is funded [in part] by the Government of Canada.
Ce projet est financé [en partie] par le gouvernement du Canada.
