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Conferences are often unique opportunities to spend time with people who otherwise may not get together. I had a wonderful time talking with Frank, Mary Beth and Sean Dunnigan during the EFC conference in Banff this past May...
We in the electrical industry always talk about succession, its urgency, and the difficulty in doing it well. This month we present a young woman who adds another dimension to succession. She fell into the Franklin Empire orbit at birth...
A Maritime based wholesale distribution business,the Eddy Group Limitedhas been a construction industry partner for over 100 years. The fourth generation family business, with seven locations throughout New Brunswick and Nova Scotia, takes pride in providing quality products, customized solutions and service to its industrial, commercial and residential customer base.
Jim Taggart loves two things: a great deal, and fishing and tennis. They all draw on the same skill sets: agility, finesse, patience, power, and a creative flair. Jim Taggart exudes all these attributes. His career in Canada’s electrical industry has served him so well...
To hear Standard Products Inc. President and CEO David Nathaniel tell the story of this family business, you have a sense of going back decades. However, it’s a contemporary story that finally looks a bit like that of the technologies that have accompanied the business along the way.
Read more: David Nathaniel: A Talent for Being There at the...
Tom Mason is not good at standing still. Now in his 21st year with Sonepar Canada,* Mason has progressed through seven different positions, starting in an automation/engineering capacity. At one point Mason even tried to quit so that he could stay home with his new daughter while his wife returned to work. However, the company refused his resignation and instead created a new part-time corporate role in marketing and business development that he could fulfill from a home office. When his daughter was old enough for daycare, Mason resumed full-time work. Today he is Sonepar Canada’s Director of Communications and Business Development, based in Mississauga, ON.
One of the most enjoyable aspects of our industry is rubbing elbows with exceptional people, leaders who are not afraid to question the status quo or take risks. Daniel Peloquin, President of Schneider-Electric Canada, is one of those people. You know the TV commercial about the cereal with two different sides? This is the impression you get of Daniel Peloquin. No wonder one of his daughters works with Cirque du Soleil and the other in the financial industry — both sides of the president of Schneider Electric Canada.
Mindful that very few companies turn 100 at all, Brady Corporation is now celebrating its milestone anniversary. “Thank you for our first 100,” says a special anniversary website. “Here's to our next.”
Read more: Brady Corporation: “A company doesn't turn 100...
A transformer, we all have an idea about what it is and what it does. It's one of those things that we never notice. Its usefulness is obvious, even essential. You can’t connect devices into an outlet if there isn’t a transformer somewhere...
Read more: From One Generation to the Other, New Ideas Help...
O’Neil Electric’s recipe for success is a simple one. Strip away the slick new counters at their Woodbridge head office, peel off the well-designed wrap on their delivery trucks, and forget about strategic acquisitions, market analytics, or diversifying.
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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.
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.
Changing Scene
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.
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.
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...
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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