The Zigbee Alliance, an organization of hundreds of companies creating, maintaining, and delivering open, global standards for the Internet of Things (IoT), announced Bureau Veritas now provides Zigbee testing services from their wireless/IoT laboratory in California.
Legrand, North and Central America (LNCA) announced the acquisition, subject to closing, of Focal Point, a Chicago-based privately held manufacturer of architectural lighting products.
Read more: Legrand Adds to Lighting Controls and Solutions...
AD and SafetyNetwork (formerly SMG) are announcing that on Feb. 28, 2020, SafetyNetwork’s independent members overwhelmingly voted in favor to merge the two groups.
Arlington Industries has announced an amicable resolution of Arlington’s patent infringement lawsuit against Defendant Hubbell Incorporated.
Signify has completed the acquisition of Cooper Lighting Solutions from Eaton. The transaction strengthens Signify’s market position and better positions the company to capture growth in the North American lighting market.
Read more: Signify Finalizes Acquisition of Cooper Lighting...
LED Sign Tubes provide exceptional performance with reduced energy and maintenance costs.
Pilz Automation Safety Canada L.P. has signed an agreement with Cowper Automation. Founded in 1944, Cowper Inc., a thirdgeneration family-owned business, is one of Eastern Canada’s largest independent pneumatic and industrial distributors.
The Alberta Electrical Alliance (AEA) proudly announces the launch of their multi-channel digital marketing platform exclusive to Alberta's electrical industry: the Power-Up Network.
Bartle & Gibson are pleased to announce their expansion into the province of Saskatchewan.
Renewable energy leader Marion Hill of DNV GL was recognized as the Woman of the Year by Women in Renewable Energy (WiRE) on November 21, 2019.
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.
