Electrozad Sees High Engagement at First Virtual Trade 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.

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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...

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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. 

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D.A.D. Sales is very pleased to introduce Mike Dashney and David Van Tighem as the newest members of our growing team. 

Mike Dashney brings with him many years of sales experience, product expertise and great energy. His role will be Technical Sales Account Manager and he is a great addition to our Northern Alberta team. He has formerly worked with Hubbell and most recently WOW Lighting and Controls. 

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Ouellet Canada Awards EFC Scholarship

Ouellet Canada has awarded the Electro-Federation Canada (EFC) scholarship sponsored by Ouellet Canada to Mr. Mathieu Labranche, a student at Université de Québec à Trois-Rivières.

Because of the current pandemic, the meeting was held virtually this year. A cheque for $3,500 was presented by Mr. Louis Beaulieu, General Manager. With this scholarship, Ouellet is supporting students so they can achieve and realize their career aspirations.

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Canada’s Premier Infrared Conference Series is Going Virtual October 21-22, 2020

InfraCanada / InfraQuebec is an annual series of user group meetings across Canada for FLIR and ITC customers. The series provide an opportunity for seasoned and novice thermographers to share their application stories in the effort to expand their infrared knowledge and to help grow their business.

Attendees of InfraCanada include facilities mangers, maintenance professionals, home inspectors, disaster recover experts, health and environmental safety officers and engineers. The conference is virtual and free of charge in 2020. Attendees can expect to learn various real-life applications of thermography from fellow thermographers...

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The Canadian Electricity Association Board Committee on Sustainability Appoints First Female Chair

The Canadian Electricity Association (CEA) is pleased to announce the new chair of its Sustainable Electricity Program’s Public Advisory Panel for 2020-2021 is Cara Clairman, Founder and CEO of Plug N’ Drive, the first woman to hold the position in the panel’s 23-year history, underscoring the importance of gender equality in the electricity sector.

“Cara is a trailblazer, and I am immensely proud to welcome her as the Panel’s new chair,” said Andrew Hall, President & CEO Yukon Energy and Chair of CEA’s Board Committee on Sustainability. 

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