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OEL Roadshow 2024: connecting with local electrical communities
September 12, 2024 – To connect with local electrical communities whose members may not be able to come out to a multi-day annual conference, Ontario Electrical League reintroduced its travelling...
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After two crummy months, building permit value surges in July 2024
September 12, 2024 – Following two consecutive monthly declines, the total value of building permits rebounded with gusto in July 2024, with gains seen in both residential and non-residential sectors....
View ArticleLumentruss welcomes Howard Yaphe to its leadership team
September 13, 2024 – Lumentruss, a Montreal-based manufacturer of architectural lighting solutions, welcomed Howard Yaphe to its leadership team as vice-president, Strategy & Innovation. “We’re...
View ArticleHydro One completes refurbishments, extends life of Beck #2 another 40 years
September 16, 2024 – Hydro One, alongside the Government of Ontario, announced the completion of refurbishments at the Beck #2 transformer station in Niagara Falls, Ont. “Beck #2 TS is a critical...
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ams Osram and Ledvance extend licensing partnership beyond 2026
September 16, 2024 – ams Osram and Ledvance have agreed to continue their licensing partnership for general lighting lamps beyond 2026 and well into the next decade. “After the many years of successful...
View ArticleYavor Kolarov appointed president of Eiko Global
September 16, 2024 – Eiko Global has appointed Yavor Kolarov to the position of president and chief revenue officer. “Yavor brings both an industry presence as well as a customer-first mindset that...
View ArticleLong, Coutts, McNichol shoulder Ideal Supply’s new north/south sales structure
September 16, 2024 – Ontario-based electrical distributor Ideal Supply Co. has implemented a north/south sales structure for Electrical, with Orangeville serving as the demarcation line. Wayne Long,...
View ArticleOver $5 million heading to IBEW Local 773 to build facility and train...
September 16, 2024 – IBEW Local 773 is on the receiving end of several million dollars from the Province of Ontario to both build a new training facility and train local electrical workers. The...
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RECALL: Glen Dimplex Americas Cadet electric heaters due to fire hazard
September 16, 2024 – Glen Dimplex Americas is recalling Cadet-branded Apex72 high wall electric heaters which may malfunction and fail to turn on, causing the unit to overheat and ignite internally,...
View ArticleMeet “Rehlko” – the new name for Kohler Energy
September 17, 2024 – Kohler Energy—established as a separate, independent business back in May—has officially rebranded under its new corporate name: Rehlko (pron. “RELL-koh), an anagram of Kohler....
View ArticleLittelfuse appoints Jebco as rep for Industrial Business Unit solutions
September 17, 2024 – Littelfuse has appointed Jebco Agencies its official Industrial Business Unit (IBU) manufacturer representative in Saskatchewan, Manitoba, and Northwestern Ontario. Jebco will be...
View ArticlePataBid Quantify enables live pricing from Gescan when quoting
September 17, 2024 – Gescan has partnered with PataBid (Okotoks, Alta.) to enable contractors to access live pricing from Gescan’s website when quoting, with a bill of material automatically generated...
View ArticleInnovair acquires electric radiant-heating system supplier Warmzone
September 17, 2024 – Innovair Solutions (L’Islet, Que.) has acquired Warmzone, a Salt Lake City, Utah, manufacturer and distributor of electric radiant-heating systems. “The acquisition of Warmzone is...
View ArticleFortisBC needs power for the Southern Interior, and you can help
September 17, 2024 – FortisBC Inc. has issued a Request for Expressions of Interest (RFEOI) to provide additional power to help the utility meet its customers’ growing energy needs and support economic...
View ArticleScott, Fluit, Clairman appointed to Electrical Safety Authority’s board
September 17, 2024 – Ontario’s Electrical Safety Authority has appointed several new members to its board of directors: Jeff Scott, Christopher Fluit, and Cara Clairman. Jeff Scott, vice-president at...
View ArticleHammond Power investing $20-MIL to expand production and reduce lead times
September 17, 2024 – Hammond Power Solutions reports it will invest $20 million over the next two years to expand its production capacity. “Hammond continues to experience favourable industry tailwinds...
View ArticleABB’s high-tech Pointe-Claire facility expanded to boost manufacturing of...
September 17, 2024 – ABB’s Installation Products in Canada opened its newly expanded electrification products manufacturing facility in Pointe-Claire, Que. In addition to nearly doubling the size of...
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Have van, will travel: Weidmuller showcases solutions at home and on the road
September 17, 2024 – Weidmuller Canada opened a new Customer Experience Centre at its headquarters in Markham, Ont., where customers and distribution partners can enjoy a hands-on experience with the...
View ArticleGreenlee Experience contest winners enjoy all expenses-paid VIP trip
September 18, 2024 – Guests of the third annual Greenlee Experience contest enjoyed a three-day, all expenses-paid VIP trip to one of the toolmaker’s manufacturing facilities, where they had the...
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Wataynikaneyap Power checks Sachigo Lake and Deer Lake communities off its list
September 18, 2024 – Wataynikaneyap Power celebrated the energization of two additional First Nation communities in northern Ontario: Sachigo Lake and Deer Lake. The $1.9-billion, 1800-km Watay Power...
View ArticleOttawa supports Sarnia Transit’s zero-emission bus aspirations
September 18, 2024 – In Ontario, Sarnia Transit will purchase three zero-emission buses and install three new electric vehicle charging stations, thanks to combined funding from Ottawa and the City of...
View ArticleNRCan provides $14.9M to various electric vehicle infrastructure, awareness,...
September 18, 2024 – Natural Resources Canada is providing $14.9 million, spread across 20 projects, to install more than 3000 electric vehicles charging stations across Canada while raising awareness...
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Following increases in May and June, investment in building construction...
September 18, 2024 – Investment in building construction decreased 1.7% to $20.9 billion in July 2024, following increases in May (+0.7%) and June (+2.7%), reports Statistics Canada. Year over year,...
View ArticleGreat response to BC Hydro’s call for generation; ECABC wants to see more...
September 18, 2024 – British Columbia’s Ministry of Energy, Mines and Low Carbon Innovation reports BC Hydro has received a strong response to its call for new renewable power-generation projects. In...
View ArticleNorthern Cables ACIC Glo Wrap for both power and control
September 19, 2024 – Northern Cables says its ACIC Glo Wrap is the ultimate cable solution for 0-10V lighting controls and fixtures. It is available in two, three, or four solid copper conductors...
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Ledvance Phase EV 48A Level 2 residential charging station
September 19, 2024 – Ledvance’s Phase EV electric vehicle charging station is suitable for use in single-family and multi-family homes, but also dealerships and small service stations. The station can...
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Ideal Guardian bender for 1/2-in. and 3/4-in. EMT conduit
September 19, 2024 – Ideal Electrical’s new Guardian conduit bender aims to simplify and shorten the conduit-bending process through a built-in angle stopper, along with additional ease-of-use...
View ArticleMersen MDC15D series fuses for electric vehicle charging applications
September 19, 2024 – The latest addition to Mersen’s MDC DC distribution fuse family is the MDC15D series, which offers 1500VDC protection up to 65A in a 20×65-mm ferrule mount design. With a high...
View ArticleSchneider Electric’s SureSeT for primary MV switchgear applications
September 19, 2024 – Schneider Electric’s SureSeT medium-voltage switchgear offering includes the EvoPacT circuit breaker, and has been designed to address the needs for primary switchgear applications...
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Children’s villages, defect corrections, road safety shine at Ontario...
September 20, 2024 – While Ontario’s Electrical Safety Authority’s annual meeting can be appreciated for its fiscal year updates and annual report from the public safety officer, let’s be honest … the...
View ArticleFleet managers expect significantly more electric vehicles to enter their...
September 24, 2024 – A global survey conducted by Frost & Sullivan finds that while electric vehicle adoption rates vary by business and fleet type, most fleet managers expect a significant...
View ArticleConestoga, Humber, Thompson Rivers among recipients of DeWalt’s “Grow the...
September 24, 2024 – 12 Canadian organizations are the proud recipients of 2024 Grow the Trades grants—a program that is part of DeWalt’s $30-million commitment to close the skilled trades gap by...
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