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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…
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What 2025 Revealed About Canada’s Electrical Industry
December 16, 2025 By Carol McGlogan, President & CEO, Electro-Federation Canada The past year required Canada’s electrical industry to adapt to a rapidly changing environment. In 2025, businesses across the value chain navigated shifting trade conditions, evolving policy landscapes, and growing expectations tied to electrification and infrastructure expansion. Trade uncertainty introduced new complexity. Organizations reassessed Read More…
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Gross Domestic Product by Industry, September 2025
Real gross domestic product (GDP) rose 0.2% in September, more than offsetting August’s decline (-0.1%), as goods-producing industries drove the increase for the second time in three months. Goods-producing industries increased 0.6% in September, largely driven by higher activity in the manufacturing sector. Meanwhile, services-producing industries edged up 0.1%. Overall, 10 industrial sectors increased in September. 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.
Changing Scene
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Intralec Sets 2026 Focus on Growth, Education, and Collaboration
Intralec Electrical Products, an electrical agency representing a portfolio of respected and established brands, is entering 2026 with a clear focus on delivering value to its partners. The agency’s initiatives this year will include new business development opportunities, targeted webinars, and strategic collaborations designed to support partners in an evolving electrical market. “Our priority is… Read More…
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Elec-Tech Sales Welcomes Brandon Ayers as Business Development Manager
Elec-Tech Sales President Damon Cronin would like to announce the recent addition of Brandon Ayers to the Elec-Tech Sales team as Business Development Manager. Before joining Elec-Tech, Brandon spent 4+ years with distribution as an account representative & district sales manager, prior to that he spent 10 years as a Red Seal & BC Master… 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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