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Toronto Lighting Supply owner/operator duo Russel Riklis and Jonathan Bayer [L-R] share a combined 50 years of electrical and lighting industry experience.
When Peter Dalton decided to join Daltco Electric, many people thought he was crazy. “Everyone told me not to do it,” he said. That was in 1997, when at the age of 29 Peter moved to Kingston to join his father in the family business, Daltco Electric.
We often learn how to look forward by first looking back, or at the very least we realize that despite our best efforts we have not truly advanced quite so much as we had thought.
Allen Forget, Branch Manager at Ideal Supply’s Midland, Ontario location, has over 35 years of experience in the electrical supply and manufacturing industry. Recently, Al visited the Canadian Electrical Wholesaler office to discuss his career in the industry.
Born and raised in western India, Rupali’s passion for mathematics and science began at a young age. In school, she excelled in mathematics and biology, and initially wanted to pursue an education in medicine...
Read more: Rupali Jain, Electrical Engineer, P. Eng., S&C...
On a regular basis, our publications profile members of our industry through their responses to a Q&A. It’s a way of recognizing industry movers and shakers, and helping our readers get to know them better.
First and foremost, sitting down with Susan Uthayakumar feels more like sitting down and conversing with a friend than conducting an interview with the Canadian president of one of the world’s largest electrical manufacturers. Of course, she exudes the confidence and knowledge her position demands, but equally identifiable are an open and engaging nature. In a recent sit-down, we learned a little about Susan’s history and what drives her to succeed.
Sales of electrical supplies from full-line electrical distributors capture the geographic breakdown of electrical operations across the country, with Ontario and Quebec dominating the field.
Read more: Full Line Electrical Distribution Sales By Region
I've known John Sencich since CEW began publishing. He agreed from the outset to be part of the newsletter’s Editorial Board. His contribution was regular and sustained. Always present to answer my technical questions, and refer me to the right person for additional information as needed. Always available despite his role as senior leader of an influential company.
Laura Dempsey has been working as an outside sales representative for E.B. Horsman & Son for over 15 years, and is a member of the BCEA U40 network of young professionals. She lives in Langley, BC and is proud of her position and work with E.B. Horsman, particularly as she is the second Dempsey generation to work for the company.
Read more: Laura Dempsey — A Second Generation of Women at...
Latest Articles
ABB Canada Earns 2018 E.B. Horsman & Son Supplier of the Year Award
During E.B. Horsman & Son’s (EBH) Annual General Meeting on March 5, 2019, ABB Canada was presented with the 2018 EBH Supplier of the Year award by Tyson Carvell, VP of Marketing. The award was received by Ed Atkinson, ABB Commercial & Construction Sales Manager for BC, on behalf of Rob Ruys, ABB Regional Manager for Western Canada.
Each year E.B. Horsman & Son monitors the sales and operations of each of their 600+ supplier partners.
Southwire Awards Half a Million Dollars in Scholarships to Employees
In March 2018, Southwire announced the investment of more than US$9 million back into the lives of employees through one-time employee bonuses, expanded parental leave and a strengthened commitment to education through the Bridge Scholarship Program, a one-time opportunity for eligible hourly employees seeking to further their education through a two-year degree, four-year degree or technical certification. One year later, 64 employees have been awarded the Bridge Scholarship.
“Building organizational capability is vital to maintaining our great culture and driving business results,” says Kelley Park, Executive Vice President of Human Resources.
Why Helping Employees Develop Their Coping Skills and Resiliency Is Good Business
People with low levels of coping skills are at higher risk for mental health issues and mental illness than those with high levels. Gaps in coping skills inhibit the ability to solve problems and to make healthy and effective decisions.
To examine how coping skills can predict health outcomes, Dr. Bill Howatt facilitated a doctoral research study that examined the question: “What role does an individual’s coping skills have in predicting psychological and physical health outcomes?” The study found that coping skills mattered and were, in fact, a moderator that partially explains why some individuals had better physical and psychological health outcomes than others. The study concluded that when combining a person’s coping skills with their perceived stress levels, coping skills were significant in predicting which employees were at more or less risk for health issues.
Changing Scene
Cree to Sell Lighting Business to Ideal Industries, Inc.
Cree, Inc. has signed an agreement to sell its Lighting Products business unit, which includes the LED lighting fixtures, lamps and corporate lighting solutions business for commercial, industrial and consumer applications, to Ideal Industries, Inc. for approximately US$310 million before tax impacts, including up-front and contingent consideration and the assumption of certain liabilities. Cree expects to receive an initial cash payment of US$225 million, subject to purchase price adjustments, and has the potential to receive a targeted earn-out payment of approximately US$85 million based on an adjusted EBITDA metric for Cree Lighting over a 12-month period beginning two years after the transaction closes.
Electricity Human Resources Canada Announces Strategic Partnership with Women Leadership Nation
Electricity Human Resources Canada is delighted to have announced its new partnership with Women Leadership Nation™ (WLN) on International Women’s Day.
Electricity Human Resources Canada is delighted to have announced its new partnership with Women Leadership Nation™ (WLN) on International Women’s Day. This strategic alliance will offer EHRC members and Leadership Accord signatories with training, development and strategy support in their efforts to make progress in closing the Gender Gap.
ABB Showcases Its Vision of Leadership in Digital Industries at ABB Customer World 2019
By Line Goyette
Leaders and innovators from business, government and the education sector gathered for this ABB premier collaboration event. More than 11,000 delegates attended the bi-annual ABB Customer World Houston 2019 from March 4 to 7 in Houston, Texas. ABB’s latest pioneering technologies were displayed over 150,000 sq ft of a colourful, buzzy display of futuristic conveyor belts and robots, an ABB Formula E Generation 2 car, and much more groundbreaking technology.
Looking Back
Bnei Akiva Habitat for Humanity Trip, Sponsored by Legrand, Highlights Need for Industry to Support Community Initiatives
By Blake Marchand
Lior Levy, along with Josh Kantrowitz, led a team of 21 students earlier this year as they travelled to Hartsville, South Carolina for the annual Bnei Akiva Habit for Humanity trip, in partnership with Legrand. As a frequent supporter of Habitat for Humanity, Legrand donated the funds required to purchase the construction materials for the project.
Ms. Levy, a pre-med student from Toronto who recently received her BA in Biology while attending Yishiva University in New York.
Recollections: Burt A. Robinson — Honourary Life Member
Looking BackIn the 1930s to 1940s, CEDA’s Western Canada membership was very stable with old line independent companies like Horsman, Ashdowns, Brettell, Marshall Wells, Electrical Supplies Ltd., etc.
Small electrical distributors just were not acceptable for membership as they did not carry the main-line manufacturers’ goods, publish a wiring device catalogue, or employ four to five salesmen as CEDA requested.
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