EFC Supporting Industry Amongst Tariff Uncertainty
As a major representative of the electrical and automation industry, Electro Federation Canada remains committed to supporting its members and the industry overall in navigating the complexities of international trade policies. With the ongoing threat and uncertainty from recent tariff announcements by both the United States and Canada, EFC has taken proactive steps to ensure that members are informed and that their voices are heard by the Canadian government.
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EFC Supporting Industry Amongst Tariff Uncertainty
As a major representative of the electrical and automation industry, Electro Federation Canada remains committed to supporting its members and the industry overall in navigating the complexities of international trade policies. With the ongoing threat and uncertainty from recent tariff announcements by both the United States and Canada, EFC has taken proactive steps to ensure… Read More…
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Building Permits, January 2025
In January, the total value of building permits issued in Canada decreased by $425.8 million (-3.2%) from the previous month to $12.8 billion. Ontario (-$771.1 million) led the decline, while New Brunswick (+$356.8 million) tempered it the most. On a constant dollar basis (2017=100), the total value of building permits issued in January declined 2.5% from the previous month, while… Read More…
How ABB’s Hi-Tech Valiant Current Limiting Fuse for Fire Mitigation Impacts Safety & Reliability, Protecting the Environment & Critical Infrastructure
By Blake Marchand
Discussing the Hi-Tech Valiant Fuse for Fire Mitigation with ABB’s Dominique Tardif
There has been increased awareness on the impact of forest fires in recent years, as wildfire seasons have intensified in North America. We recently saw devastating fires in California, and in Canada, statistics show that each year wildfire seasons are getting longer and more disastrous.
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Changing Scene
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RENO Lighting Announce New Vice President of Sales
March 19, 2025 It is with great excitement that RENO introduce Jean-Claude Lespérance as Vice President of Sales at RENO Lighting. With over 35 years of experience in the Canadian electrical industry, Jean-Claude brings unrivalled knowledge of the market and strong relationship with key industry stakeholders, suppliers, and customers. Holding a college diploma in Electrodynamics… Read More…
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Gescan, New Authorized Festo Distributor for Western Canada
Festo Canada is announcing the launch of an authorized distributor agreement with one of Western Canada’s largest privately owned electrical distributors, Gescan, a Sonepar company. Gescan has 29 branch locations spanning British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba, and will sell and support the complete Festo product portfolio. “As a full stocking distributor,” said Chris Hemming,… Read More…
Expanding Expertise: Mac’s II Agencies Strengthens Lighting Division with Jamie Capell as New Sales Manager
Mac’s II Agencies Announces Jamie Capell as the New Sales Manager for Lighting Specification
Mac’s II Agencies is pleased to announce the expansion of its lighting division with the addition of Jamie Capell as the Sales Manager for Lighting Specification. Jamie brings 25 years of experience in the lighting and electrical industry, most notably serving as the Director of Sales for a local lighting agency in British Columbia.
Peers & Profiles
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April 28, 2024 This month, Lumen held their 12th edition of the Salon Lumen, the largest exhibition in Quebec’s electrical industry. The customer event was hosted over two days, commenced on April 16th in Quebec City, and ended on April 18th in Montreal. One hundred seventy-five vendors gathered within a 50,000 sq ft area to… Read More…
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April 27, 2024 Retiring Windsor sales rep Scott O’Neil is still manning the counter with a smile on his last day at Western Equipment. Thank you from all of us for 23 years of dedicated service. All the best in your retirement, Scott! More information available here Read More…
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