IMARK Canada is pleased to announce that the following two companies are members of the organization, effective immediatel...
In an ongoing effort to provide thier partners with the best quality product, service & support, Liteline are excited to introduce Lande Associates Inc. who will be representing Liteline across Southwest Ontario.
LEDVANCE has announced the closure of their Eastern Distribution centre located in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania and move its operations to their Versailles, Kentucky facility. Matt McCarron, Vice President of US and Canada Salesreleased the following statement:
Electro-Federation Canada (EFC) is pleased to announce the 7 th Annual 2020 Marketing Awards Program. This initiative provides a platform for EFC members to be recognized for marketing excellence and trail-blazing innovation within the electrical community.
On March 23, 1950 Southwire was founded by Roy Richards Sr. Our organization, which would revolutionize the industry, started making wire and cable with just 12 employees and three machines.
Jeff Cunning has accepted the role of National Business Development Manager with Rexel's International Projects Group (IPG) effective March 23, 2020.
Kevin Holbeche has beed appointed to the position of Divisional Operations Manager, Nedco West. This appointment is effective March 23, 2020, and Kevin will report directly to Anshul Mathur General Manager, Nedco West.
Sonepar Canada is aware of the growing concerns surrounding the spread of COVID-19 and is closely monitoring the situation.
Businesses who have questions about closures of at-risk workplaces or how emergency measures impact their business or employment can call the Stop the Spread Business Information Line at 1-888-444-3659.
E.B. Horsman & Son (EBH) is delighted to share the news that IPEX Inc. was chosen as the 2019 Supplier of the Year.
Electrical Safety in the Home is More Important Than Ever Before
By Gurvinder Chopra
This June, Canadians will commemorate Electrical Safety Month; June also marks the fourth month of the COVID-19 pandemic national lockdown. For many Canadians, working from home has become the new normal. As confinement continues, the demand for constant power feed to connect to the world we now live, work, and play in at home has grown substantially. Homes are being equipped with new technologies that offer plenty of benefits, but they also place high demand on electrical systems at home, potentially causing serious safety risks.
Value of Building Permits Declined 13.2% in March
The total value of building permits issued by Canadian municipalities decreased 13.2% to $7.4 billion in March, with declines reported in seven provinces and two territories. The $1.1 billion national decrease was the largest since August 2014. This reflected notable drops in Ontario (-12.9%), Quebec (-18.1%) and British Columbia (-19.4%), which coincided with efforts to slow the spread of COVID-19.
Value of residential permits down
The total value of residential permits decreased 13.1% to $4.6 billion in March.
Changing Scene
Harold Hayes, 1929-2020
Harold Hayes, a stalwart of the electrical industry, passed away peacefully in Scarborough, Ontario at the age of 90 on May 9, 2020.
Harold joined the industry as an apprentice at age 18, working first for his father’s business, Power Cable Installations, and then for Comstock. Among his later accomplishments, he formed Federal Pioneer Electric’s electric heating division, served as president of the Ontario Electric League in 1985, and while in his 80s consulted for Intellimeter Canada Inc.
Sarah Silverstein Discusses Her Career Progression and the Evolution of Liteline
Blake Marchand
Sarah Silverstein is a principal with Liteline along side her two brothers Mark and Daniel. Together, they lead the company founded by their father, Steve Silverstein, who retired in 2018.
Although she initially pursued a career in outdoor education, Sarah was instrumental in the company’s expansion into architectural lighting and the U.S. market. She joined Liteline as a project manager in between stints working in outdoor education. Now she leads Liteline’s U.S. distribution arm and marketing department.
