Wesco Opens State-of-the-Art Facility in Eastern Canada to Support Influx of Megaprojects in the Region
Wesco International has recently announced the grand opening of a new state-of-the-art facility on Higney Avenue in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada, making this the largest facility of any distributor in the Atlantic region. The new building, facilitated by Touchette Real Estate, a division of Groupe Touchette, will feature Wesco’s comprehensive suite of services and solutions including electrical, communications, security, utility, broadband and safety under one roof, giving customers access to best-in-class vendors, products and expertise for their complex projects.
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Eaton’s EV Fleet Charging Solution
The EV Charging Busway is engineered to enable fast, flexible and scalable EV charging for last-mile delivery, fleet and services with multiple passenger vehicles or medium-duty trucks. Using the busway for EV charging provides a future-proof and scalable footprint with the convenience of a busway’s plug and play features.
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Consumer Price Index, September 2024
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 1.6% on a year-over-year basis in September, down from a 2.0% gain in August. This was the smallest yearly increase since February 2021 (+1.1%). The main contributor to headline deceleration was lower year-over-year prices for gasoline in September (-10.7%) compared with August (-5.1%). The all-items CPI excluding gasoline rose 2.2% in September, matching the increase in… Read More…
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Wholesale Trade, August 2024
Wholesale sales (excluding petroleum, petroleum products, and other hydrocarbons and excluding oilseed and grain) fell 0.6% to $81.9 billion in August. Sales declined in five of the seven subsectors, with the largest declines coming from the motor vehicle and motor vehicle parts and accessories subsector and the agriculture supplies industry group within the miscellaneous subsector. Wholesale sales… Read More…
AI’s Role in Driving Innovation for Distributors and Manufacturers Takes Center Stage at DCKAP Round-Up 2024
By Sonia Coleman, Public Relations, DCKAP
At the DCKAP Round-Up 2024, a key takeaway was the growing impact of artificial intelligence and digital innovation in reshaping customer engagement and business models for manufacturers and distributors.
Held at the Adler Planetarium on August 27 in Chicago, the event brought together industry leaders for an evening of networking, education, and insights into the future of digital transformation.
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Wesco Opens State-of-the-Art Facility in Eastern Canada to Support Influx of Megaprojects in the Region
Wesco International has recently announced the grand opening of a new state-of-the-art facility on Higney Avenue in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada, making this the largest facility of any distributor in the Atlantic region. The new building, facilitated by Touchette Real Estate, a division of Groupe Touchette, will feature Wesco’s comprehensive suite of services and solutions including… Read More…
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Arlington Wins NECA 2024 ShowStopper Award for Outstanding Product
A 2024 NECA ShowStopper Award was awarded to Arlington’s Furred Wall Box Kits at the 2024 NECA Show on September 29 in San Diego, CA. Arlington’s Furred Wall Box Kits make challenging outlet box installations easy. There’s no need to break out concrete block, install furring strips, or foam around the box. UL Listed, large… Read More…
E.B. Horsman & Son Partners with North Island College to Enhance Lab on Automation, Controls, and Instrumentation
LinkedIn post by E.B. Horsman & Son
We’re proud to have recently partnered with North Island College to enhance their lab focused on automation, controls, and instrumentation! Working alongside Siemens, we designed custom posters that showcase key Siemens products, bringing real-world learning tools to the classroom.
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Solve Under Cabinet Lighting Challenges with Magic Lite’s 5CCT LED Task Bar
This article explores the common challenges faced by contractors, distributors, and specifiers when dealing with under cabinet lighting, including shadows, energy inefficiency, and difficult installations. It highlights how Magic Lite’s 5CCT LED Task Bar, particularly the compact 10-inch model, provides a customizable, energy-efficient, and easy-to-install solution that eliminates shadows and offers flexible lighting control.
Proax Announces New WeAutomate1 Updates
Proax is thrilled to announce the launch of their brand new website updates. The Proax team has been working hard to bring you a more user-friendly and intuitive experience. With the updates, you’ll enjoy faster load times, new BOM tool, and an updated design that makes it easier to find what you’re looking for.
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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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Canadian Electrical Wholesaler
Published twice monthly on the first and third Thursday of every month Canadian Electrical Wholesaler is the voice of the electrical channel in Canada. The editorial focus of CEW is a solid mix of features, news, articles and product information. Key aspects are peers and profiles and in-depth best management practices ensuring every issue is read from branch level right up to head offices. Simply put we provide the need to know business information including the latest trends, new market opportunities, sales techniques and operational analysis to distribution professionals written by those who live this business and published by Kerrwil founded in 1964 to serve the electrical industry in Canada.
