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The Dumping of Aluminum Wire and Cable into North America: Industry Impacts and a Call to Protect Domestic North American Manufacturing
The North American aluminum wire and cable market is facing a critical threat from the dumping of below-cost imports, primarily from China and Vietnam and other offshore suppliers. This unfair trade practice jeopardizes committed domestic North American manufacturers such as Southwire, Nexans, Northern Cables, Electro Cables, Deca, Shawflex and Prysmian. All key brands committed to serving the Canadian market. But beyond manufacturing, the entire electrical ecosystem from distributors to contractors and specifying engineers will be exposed to risks arising from possible erosion of industry standards and inferior product quality.
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Electrical Safety Authority Releases 2024 Ontario Electrical Safety Report
The Electrical Safety Authority (ESA) has recently released the 24th edition of its Ontario Electrical Safety Report (OESR), the only publication of its kind globally that provides a comprehensive review of electrical safety trends. The new data reveals a sharp contrast: while workplace electrical fatalities have decreased by 59% over the past decade, electrical fatalities outside… Read More…
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Electro-Federation Canada (EFC) Urges Federal Government to Maintain the EV Availability Standard to Ensure Affordability, Consumer Choice, and Industry Certainty
Electro-Federation Canada (EFC), the national association representing over 230 member companies in the electrical industry, including manufacturers, distributors, and technology providers that power Canada’s electrification infrastructure, is calling on the federal government to maintain the Electric Vehicle (EV) Availability Standard and preserve policies that send strong and consistent signals to consumers, manufacturers, and investors. Read More…
Eaton Reports Record Second Quarter 2025 Results, with Strong Organic Growth, Accelerating Orders and Backlog Growth
Eaton Corporation plc has recently announced that second quarter 2025 earnings per share were $2.51, a second quarter record and up 1% over the second quarter of 2024.
Excluding charges of $0.25 per share related to intangible amortization, $0.14 per share related to acquisitions and divestitures, and $0.05 per share related to a multi-year restructuring program…
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Nexans DriveRX® VFD Cable: Reliable Performance for Demanding Applications
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Designed to handle high-voltage spikes and electromagnetic interference (EMI), DriveRX® ensures efficient motor operation and minimizes downtime. Its robust construction features cross-linked polyethylene insulation, a three-phase symmetrical design, and a full coverage shield for maximum noise protection.
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Hammond Power Solutions Declares Quarterly Dividends
The Board of Directors of Hammond Power Solutions Inc. has recently declared a quarterly cash dividend of twenty-seven and a half cents ($0.275) per Class A Subordinate Voting Share of HPS and a quarterly cash dividend of twenty-seven and a half cents ($0.275) per Class B Common Share of HPS payable on September 25, 2025, to shareholders of record at the close of business on September 18, 2025.
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Eaton and Xendee Collaborate to Optimize Microgrid Performance Using AI-Powered Tools for Greater Energy Savings, Security and Sustainability
Eaton is collaborating with Xendee Corporation, a provider of a major design and operation platform for distributed energy and microgrid systems. Xendee’s microgrid modeling and operations platform combined with Eaton’s engineering expertise and proven power distribution technologies deliver a fully integrated microgrid solution. Eaton led a Series B financing round for Xendee Corporation to further… Read More…
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EFC Tariff Update – September 2025
Electro-Federation Canada (EFC), in collaboration with its Wire & Cable and Transformer Business Sections and with support from Sussex Strategy Group, is actively engaging with the federal government on critical trade issues affecting the electrical industry. These efforts focus on two fronts – 1: Extending import quotas beyond raw materials to include finished goods such as… Read More…
Jérôme Baniol Appointed as Sonepar Chief Financial Officer
As of September 1st, 2025, Jérôme Baniol has been appointed Sonepar Chief Financial Officer, following an in-depth transition period with Andros Neocleous.
Jérôme began his career in the steel and plastic B-to-B distribution at PUM in France. He then joined Deloitte as a Senior Manager. Following this, he held several senior financial executive roles…
EFC Welcomes TABIPLAST as New Manufacturer Member
TABIPLAST is a family-owned company based in Laval, Quebec, specializing in high-performance PVC conduit extrusion.
The company leverages cutting-edge technology to deliver CSA-certified electrical products and BNQ-compliant underground drainage systems. Their conduits protect vital infrastructure across residential, governmental, and institutional sectors.
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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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