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Hammond Power Solutions Appoints Gervais Jacques to its Board of Directors
Hammond Power Solutions Inc. has recently announced the appointment of Gervais Jacques to its Board of Directors following a comprehensive director identification and nomination process undertaken by the Board. Mr. Jacques is an accomplished senior executive with experience in global industrial markets. Mr. Jacques currently serves as the Executive Chairman of the Board of 5N Plus Inc., a publicly traded specialty semiconductor and performance materials company, where he previously served as President and Chief Executive Officer.
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Gross Domestic Product by Industry, July 2026
Real gross domestic product (GDP) was essentially unchanged in July. The goods-producing industries grouping was essentially unchanged in July as increases in construction and utilities were offset by declines in the other sectors comprising the aggregate. The services-producing industries aggregate was essentially flat, as increases across several sectors were offset by declines in retail trade… Read More…
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Investment in Building Construction, July 2026
The total value of investment in building construction increased $270.9 million (+1.2%) to $23.6 billion in July. The non-residential sector rose 3.2%, while the residential sector edged up 0.3%. Year over year, investment in building construction grew 8.1% in July. On a constant dollar basis (2023=100), the total value of investment in building construction reached $21.2 billion in July, increasing 1.0% from… Read More…
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MacKinnon Magnetics’ First Transformer Joins Rexel Canada’s 100th Anniversary Museum Collection

MacKinnon Magnetics and Rexel Canada recently celebrated the first MacKinnon dry-type transformer off the production line for Rexel, marking the start of a new Canadian supply partnership. The commemorative unit will be permanently displayed in Rexel Canada’s museum and showcase, created to honour the 100th anniversary of its Westburne banner in 2026.
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When Cheap Wire Isn’t Cheap: A Scenario the Trade Should Consider

Imagine a scenario familiar to many experienced contractors. A team member shows up on site with reels of NMD90 purchased outside the traditional electrical wholesaler channel, perhaps from a retail outlet, at a price that is noticeably lower, say a hundred dollars less per reel of 14/3. Multiply that across a multi-unit residential build, and the savings appear significant. On paper, it looks like a smart buy.
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Hammond Power Solutions Appoints Gervais Jacques to its Board of Directors
Hammond Power Solutions Inc. has recently announced the appointment of Gervais Jacques to its Board of Directors following a comprehensive director identification and nomination process undertaken by the Board. Mr. Jacques is an accomplished senior executive with experience in global industrial markets. Mr. Jacques currently serves as the Executive Chairman of the Board of 5N… Read More…
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GridSmartCity Advances Grid Modernization with New Corporate Partners: CES Transformers & Landis+Gyr
GridSmartCity is pleased to announce CES Transformers and Landis+Gyr as its newest corporate partners, effective September 1, 2026. Ontario’s electricity sector is undergoing significant transformation driven by electrification, digital technologies, and growing customer expectations. To support this evolution, utilities require both modern grid infrastructure and intelligent technologies that improve visibility, reliability, and operational performance. By welcoming CES Transformers and… Read More…
Munden Enterprises is Now Representing GenerLink Across Atlantic Canada

Munden Enterprises is now representing GenerLink across Atlantic Canada. GenerLink is a brand of Global Power Products.
Designed for real world conditions, GenerLink provides a safe, utility approved connection at the meter, enabling homeowners to restore power using portable generators without complex wiring or permanent installation.
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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.

