EFC Announces Retirement of Anne Harrigan
This week, EFC celebrates a significant milestone: the retirement of Anne Harrigan, VP, Business Intelligence, after more than 30 extraordinary years with the organization. Anne’s dedication, leadership, and passion have left an undeniable mark on EFC and the electrical industry. She is seen as more than just a colleague; she has been a mentor and a true cornerstone of the EFC community.
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Signify’s First Quarter Results 2025
Signify has recently announced the company’s first quarter 2025 results. “Our performance in the first quarter landed in line with expectations, showing sequential improvements across most of our businesses, with a strong contribution from our connected offerings. The Consumer business grew in all regions, improving both top and bottom-line performance. The Professional business maintained a resilient… Read More…
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3M Reports First-Quarter 2025 Results
3M has recently reported first-quarter 2025 results. “We had strong results in the first quarter with positive organic sales growth, margins ahead of expectations and double-digit EPS growth,” said William Brown, 3M Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. “In this dynamic environment we remain focused on improving the fundamentals in the business, building a new performance culture and advancing our strategic… Read More…
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Updated Ontario Electrical Safety Code
By being incorporated by reference into regulations by Canadian provinces and territories, the requirements and guidance of the Canadian Electrical Code (CEC), Part I, are mandatory across our country.
In Ontario, the law requires that all electrical installations meet the Ontario Electrical Safety Code (OESC) requirements. On May 1, 2025, the new 2024 edition of OESC will come into effect. It consists of the 2024 edition of the CEC, Part I, and several Ontario-specific amendments. The key updates in this version include plan review requirements for electric vehicle supply equipment installations and stand-alone electric power-generating equipment and systems, installation requirements of energy storage systems at residential occupancies, and specific conditions for permitting insulated conductors within an enclosure. These requirements aim to enhance electrical safety and help better protect electrical workers and the public in the province.
Learn more about the OESC 2024.
EFC Supporting Industry Amongst Tariff Uncertainty
As a major representative of the electrical and automation industry, Electro Federation Canada remains committed to supporting its members and the industry overall in navigating the complexities of international trade policies.
With the ongoing threat and uncertainty from recent tariff announcements by both the United States and Canada, EFC has taken proactive steps to ensure that members are informed and that their voices are heard by the Canadian government. EFC’s dual approach—providing awareness and understanding of tariffs while amplifying industry advocacy—aims to mitigate the potential for negative impact on businesses, supply chains, and overall industry competitiveness.
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Contractors’ Guide to Wire Connectors
Wire connectors might be small, but they play a big part in any electrical system. Choosing the right connector for your application is critical for security, environment, and ease of installation.
IDEAL Electrical offers a wide range of wire connector options, each with their own advantages and unique features. Which one is right for your job?
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EFC Welcomes R.D. Sales as a New CEMRA Member
For 41 years, R.D. Sales has proudly served as a trusted lighting and controls manufactures agent for the engineering, architectural, interior design, electrical contracting, and distribution community across Manitoba and Northern Ontario. R.D. Sales offers expert technical support, related to lighting and controls design, computerized layouts, detailed quotations, and mock-ups – always backed by high-quality… Read More…
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EFC Welcomes MegaResistors Corp. as a New Manufacturer Member
Founded in 2008, MegaResistors is a proudly Canadian company specializing in the design and production of high-quality power resistors, including grounding resistors, braking resistors and resistive load banks, tailored for demanding industry and mission critical applications. Their extensive line of products helps them meet the needs of the industry, from crane control to industrial mining… Read More…
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Liteline Announces Omnilumen as New Agent
In a recent announcement to business partners on behalf of Liteline Corporation, Mike Smith, the National Sales Manager for Liteline, was pleased to announce the appoint of Omnilumen as the company’s newest agent representing Liteline in the Greater Toronto Area, starting April 1, 2025.
Omnilumen is a trusted lighting manufacturer’s representative with over 35 years of experience in the Ontario market. They provide expert lighting solutions for a wide range of projects, from interior and exterior lighting to architectural and control systems. With a strong focus on customer service, they ensure projects run smoothly from design to installation.
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Solving the Most Common Issues in Landscape Lighting Projects
Landscape lighting projects often run into five core issues: voltage drop, glare, moisture failure, mismatched brightness, and frequent replacements. This article breaks down each challenge with real-world impact and shows how to solve them using the right fixtures.
Peers & Profiles
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April 28, 2024 This month, Lumen held their 12th edition of the Salon Lumen, the largest exhibition in Quebec’s electrical industry. The customer event was hosted over two days, commenced on April 16th in Quebec City, and ended on April 18th in Montreal. One hundred seventy-five vendors gathered within a 50,000 sq ft area to… Read More…
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April 27, 2024 Retiring Windsor sales rep Scott O’Neil is still manning the counter with a smile on his last day at Western Equipment. Thank you from all of us for 23 years of dedicated service. All the best in your retirement, Scott! More information available here Read More…
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