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Real gross domestic product (GDP) dropped 7.2% in March. After the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a pandemic on March 11, all levels of government in Canada put measures in place to slow its spread.
In the midst of the pandemic crisis, safety & MRO specialist Vallen Canada moved its 6,000 square foot West Edmonton, Alberta branch to a new 20,000 square foot location, enabling the branch to triple its inventory.
Sonepar Ontario Region welcomes Anju Uddin to the management team. Anju is the new Marketing Manager, for Sonepar Ontario Region as of April 6th, 2020.
From Electro-Federation Canada (EFC)’s membership satisfaction survey, conducted last summer, talent availability was identified as the number one concern for members’ businesses.
The total value of building permits issued by Canadian municipalities plummeted 17.1% to $6.0 billion in April. The decrease was the largest decline since a similar drop in October 2008 during the financial crisis. When combined with the March decline, the value of building permits has fallen by 28.1% from February levels.
Read more: Value of Building Permits Plummeted 17.1% in April
When the World Health Organization (WHO) declared COVID-19 a pandemic on March 11, our world changed dramatically. Families canceled Spring Break travel, businesses began moving workers home, and in mid-March Canada and the U.S. agreed to close their mutual border to non-essential travel.
Read more: How Marketing Will Change for the Rest of 2020...
AD’s members and suppliers are today’s essential businesses. They are inspiring in their ability to adapt to the current economic times.
The past nine weeks have been to say the least a challenge across the electrical industry. From agents to suppliers, from end users to the electrical channel, all have been affected, all have been forced to think differently and all have begun the journey to retooling the way we operate.
Manufacturing sales fell 9.2% to $50.8 billion in March, the lowest level since June 2016 and the largest percentage decline since December 2008, during the previous recession.
Among five skills for these marketing coordinators, event planning is the most popular. Least popular: social media marketing.
Best Practices: Marketing
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.”
And the term “value” is intriguing as it infers that you understand
• the value that you bring
• the value that your product / service brings
• the competitive landscape (which also includes alternatives and inertia)
But I digress.
Ultraviolet-C (UVC) Germicidal Devices: What Consumers Need to Know
Consumer UVC germicidal devices are entering the market rapidly because of an increased demand for sanitizing and germicidal capabilities in the face of COVID-19. But are they all safe?
UVC radiation (the most energetic in the UV spectrum; 180nm to 280 nm) is proven to have sanitizing and germicidal effects, and first proof of effectiveness against SARS-CoV-2 is emerging. Like many high energy devices, however, there are risks due to UVC exposure. For example, UVC over-exposure can cause damage to the eyes and skin, based on wavelength, intensity, proximity to the source, and time of exposure.
Investment in Building Construction Rose 1.8% in July
Total investment in building construction increased 1.8% to $15.1 billion in July. Residential sector investment increased 4.9% to $9.9 billion, while non-residential investment decreased 3.7% to $5.3 billion.
Construction activity has rebounded in the last few months, with investment in building construction remaining slightly lower than February 2020 levels, before COVID-19 construction restrictions were first put in place. On a constant dollar basis (2012=100), investment in building construction increased 2.0% to $12.4 billion.
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.
Changing Scene
Liteline Corporation has announced the addition of Martin Parilak to their Canadian Regional Sales Team.
"Martin brings over 20 years of well respected electrical industry knowledge and experience to Liteline. Through his time spent in successful and progressive roles, as both a distributor and agent, Martin's experience will greatly compliment Liteline's growing product lines and will be of benefit to our agent network and customers of Western Canada," said National Sales Manager, Steve McMullen.
Ouellet Acquires Britech
Ouellet Canada is proud to announce the acquisition of Britech, a manufacturer and supplier of electric radiant heating systems in Canada.
Britech specializes in heating cables (floor, concrete and snow melting), electric thermal storage heating and self-regulating heating cables (roof and gutter de-icing).
"With this acquisition, we are demonstrating our commitment to growing and consolidating our relationship with our current customer base. It also allows us to continue offering quality products, innovative product design and industry-leading brands," said Louis Beaulieu, General Manager with Ouellet Canada.
Canadian Colleges Task Force Makes Recommendations for Resilient Recovery
The Task Force for a Resilient Recovery recommends five bold actions to help Canada “build back better” after the COVID-19 pandemic. Colleges can take the lead, to help meet the skills gap, and support communities transition to the low carbon economy.
What are the goals for the coalition? Rapidly implement and scale new curriculum and research initiatives relevant to a resilient recovery. Champion resilient recovery projects in line with the recommendations of the Task Force for a Resilient Recovery...
E.B. Horsman & Son Donates a Cumulative Total of $1 Million to BC Children’s Hospital Foundation
Since 1993, E.B. Horsman & Son(EBH) has been a proud supporter of BC Children’s Hospital Foundation (BCCHF), helping provide the bestcare for children across British Columbia.
In EBH’s 120th Anniversary year, their employees,suppliers, and customers worked together to doubletheir annual fundraising efforts and donated over $100,000 to BCCHF. This significantly contributed to EBH reaching its cumulative donation of $1 million dollars!
Rexel Atlantic Appoints New General Manager
Nathan Salmon has been appointed General Manager, Rexel Atlantic. Nathan joined Rexel in 2016 and brought along over a decade of related distribution, management and supply chain experience.
At first, he was responsible for the Dartmouth and Halifax locations where he was able to bring about significant growth and stability. In 2019, Nathan was promoted to a Regional Manager role leading and overseeing the Nova Scotia and Newfoundland branches.
Peers & Profiles
Southwire Canada President Tim King: A Leader in Listening
By Line Goyette
Tim King, Southwire Canada’s new President and first Canadian to assume the role, has taken the helm in the midst of the midst of the COVID-19 health crisis.
Previously, Tim served as Southwire Canada’s Director of Finance, HR and Administration. He has a background in economics and finance from Wilfred Laurier University. As a student, he was convinced that having a solid understanding of finance and economics would be an essential foundation to build his professional future. Over the course of his career, he purposefully acquired a broad range of skills, experience and knowledge to succeed in his new role.
Will Green and Matt Cleary Discuss Relationship Building, Transition and Supporting Eaton's Channel Partners
In July, Eaton announced that Vice President, Channel – Electrical Sector, Matt Cleary (pictured on the left) would be retiring after 40 years with the company, and Will Green (pictured on the right) was appointed as his successor. CEW sat down with the colleagues and friends over the phone to discuss their relationship, the transition as well as gain insight into their views on the industry.
Cleary joined the company in 1981 as a sales engineer, working his way through various roles of increasing responsibility. Green, who previously served as Vice President, U.S. Channel Operations and U.S. Sales, North American Sales, has been through a number of customer-facing roles...
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