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Last week Wesco held its first call detailing its results post merger with Anixter. This meeting followed Wesco’s agreement with Competition Bureau Canada to divest its legacy utility businesses (Trydor, Brews and Laprairie), along with its datacom business with annual revenues approaching CDN$200 million.

Manufacturing Sales - June Manufacturing sales rose by a record 20.7% to $48.7 billion in June, following an 11.6% increase in May. Many factories operated at a much higher capacity in June, with the capacity utilization rate (not seasonally adjusted) for the total manufacturing sector increasing 10.9 percentage points to 73.3%.

EFC has just polled our members to determine the game changers that keep them up at night. Understandably, COVID-19 topped the list this year. However, talent remained the biggest issue outside of the pandemic.

Capital Expenditures - May The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in a considerable slowdown in economic activity in Canada and altered the capital investment intentions of Canadian companies originally reported by Statistics Canada in February

Survey Says The overall average salary for wholesale distribution is $57,000, among those surveyed. Positions not charted include marketing manager ($62,000), branch manager ($62,000), warehouse supervisor ($55,000), and director of operations ($99,000).

Everyone is an expert in pricing. It’s either too high or too low based upon your role. Salespeople like it low. Management wants it high. The customer wants it “right” which, usually means “competitive” or “It’s reasonable for the value I am receiving.”

Electrozad Sees High Engagement at First Virtual Trade Show

Electrozad Show Over two days, through a virtual platform, the company offered customers exclusive incentives and promotions from their top suppliers, facilitated informative product and training sessions, and hosted networking opportunities through live chat and video calls between Electrozad sales representatives, vendor partners and customers.

Thanks to the hard work and innovative ideas from their team, the company was able to successfully pivot their popular annual show to a virtual format to ensure the safety of all involved, while retaining the level of value that their customers have come to expect from an Electrozad event.

The Value of Partnerships: A Codes and Standards Outlook During the Pandemic

By Gurvinder Chopra

In business, developing strategic partnerships helps to not only meet but also exceed the expectations of our customers — in the case of Electro-Federation Canada (EFC), our members. As the electrical industry evolves, members require supportive initiatives for their organization to remain competitive.

As EFC’s VP of Standards and Regulations, supporting our manufacturer and distributor members in the business section committees to collaborate on issues of common interest, including matters related to codes and standards...

From PPE to Electrical Safety Equipment: Combatting Counterfeit Crime Takes a Community of Supporters

By Swati Vora-Patel

Personal protective equipment. We understand how important PPE is keeping us safe during this pandemic. While we continue to do our part to protect ourselves and those around us, counterfeit PPE is on the rise and has found its way into the supply chain: fraudulent COVID-19 testing kits, N95 masks, respirators, and even fake vaccines, which all pose a significant threat to the health and safety of unsuspecting global citizens.

Counterfeit activity and intellectual property crimes remain a growing issue in Canada and around the world.

E.B. Horsman & Son Announces EMPOWER Employee ...

E.B. Horsman & Son is excited to announce EMPOWER, their Employee Share Ownership Plan ...

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