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CES Transformers Steps Up to Support Electricity Transformation with Expanded Facility
CES Transformers celebrated the grand opening of its expanded facility in Markham. The new 160,000 sq. ft. manufacturing facility is set to create more than 150 new advanced manufacturing jobs in the Markham area by 2030. With the opening of this facility, CES will more than triple its current production capacity, addressing a critical need within the country’s energy sector. As the demand for energy continues to rise, particularly in Ontario and across North America, so does the need for higher-volume and higher-power transformers.
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Investment in Building Construction, October 2025
In October, the total value of investment in building construction edged down 0.5% to $22.3 billion. The residential sector declined 0.8%, while the non-residential sector increased slightly by 0.2%. Year over year, investment in building construction grew 5.7% in October. On a constant dollar basis (2023=100), the total value of investment in building construction in October edged down 0.6% from the… Read More…
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Gross Domestic Product by Industry, October 2025
Real gross domestic product (GDP) decreased 0.3% in October, offsetting a 0.2% increase in September, driven by contractions in goods-producing and services-producing industries. Overall, 11 of 20 industrial sectors contracted in October. Goods-producing industries were down 0.7% in October, as most sectors comprising the grouping contracted, led by the manufacturing sector. Services-producing industries declined 0.2% in the month, impacted by a few labour… Read More…
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Canada Light Expo 2025 Concludes With Resounding Success – A Stronger, Smarter, Sharper Edition
Canada Light Expo concluded its second edition on 12–13 November at the International Centre, Toronto, bringing together professionals, innovators, and leaders from across Canada and North America.
Organized by MEX International Inc.,This year’s expo welcomed over 1,436 attendees and featured more than 90 exhibiting companies, presenting a diverse showcase of architectural, decorative, landscape, smart, human-centric, horticultural, and sustainable lighting solutions.
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EcoVadis Awards Sonepar Group the Platinum Rating in Sustainability
Thanks to Sonepar’s global efforts in sustainability, EcoVadis has awarded the Sonepar Group the Platinum rating in sustainability, placing them among the top 1% of highest-rated companies worldwide. EcoVadis’ mission is to provide the world’s most reliable sustainability ratings, enabling companies to reduce risk, improve performance, and optimize their environmental and social outcomes. It evaluates how well companies integrate sustainability into their operations… Read More…
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Eaton Announces Rahul Duggal to the Position of Business Unit Manager
Rahul Duggal has been appointed to the position of Business Unit Manager for Commercial Products & Assemblies (CPA) and Power Distribution and Control Assemblies (PDCA) – Electrical Sector – Electrical Americas – Canada. In this new, growth-focused role, Rahul will have full product line accountability for CPA and PDCA offerings within Canada. He will be responsible… Read More…
Nexans Completes Acquisition of Electro Cables Inc. to Strengthen Low-Voltage Solutions (PWR-CONNECT) in North America
Nexans announces the completion of the acquisition of Electro Cables Inc. (Electro Cables), a well-positioned Canadian manufacturer of low-voltage cable systems, in a strategic move that expands the company’s footprint in one of North America’s most dynamic segments. The acquisition marks a significant milestone in Nexans’ strategy to accelerate growth in North America and supports the region’s fast-expanding infrastructure, data center, and energy sectors.
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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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