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Constraining Postures: The Risk that We No Longer Notice
Electricians rarely work in an ideal position. Installing a light fixture on the ceiling, connecting a panel, working under a concrete slab or in a crawl space often forces the body to adopt demanding positions. According to the CNESST, a posture becomes restrictive when a joint is held near its range of motion limit or when it is kept for too long.
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Constraining Postures: The Risk that We No Longer Notice
Electricians rarely work in an ideal position. Installing a light fixture on the ceiling, connecting a panel, working under a concrete slab or in a crawl space often forces the body to adopt demanding positions. According to the CNESST, a posture becomes restrictive when a joint is held near its range of motion limit or… Read More…
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IDEAL Electrical in Canada Celebrates 25 years of Can-Twist Wire Connectors with a National Customer Experience Trip
The Can-Twist 25th Anniversary Experience Trip brought together promotion winners from across Canada for three days of product learning, community impact, and memorable customer appreciation experiences. From August 11–13, 2026, IDEAL Electrical Canada welcomed the winners of the Can-Twist 25th Anniversary Promotion for a three-day experience celebrating customers, Canadian manufacturing, and 25 years of Can-Twist… Read More…
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Quick connections. Cleaner installs.
Eaton BR loadcentres feature backed out neutral and ground screws for faster conductor terminations. Combined with common drive screw types, they help simplify installation, reduce tool changes and deliver a professional finished result.
MacKinnon Magnetics’ First Transformer Joins Rexel Canada’s 100th Anniversary Museum Collection

MacKinnon Magnetics and Rexel Canada recently celebrated the first MacKinnon dry-type transformer off the production line for Rexel, marking the start of a new Canadian supply partnership. The commemorative unit will be permanently displayed in Rexel Canada’s museum and showcase, created to honour the 100th anniversary of its Westburne banner in 2026.
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Smarter Replenishment for Electrical Distributors and Wholesalers
TrueCommerce Datalliance VMI helps electrical distributors reduce stockouts, cut excess inventory, and streamline replenishment, without adding workload for your purchasing team. Suppliers manage inventory using your actual demand data, keeping products available and your working capital balanced. Trusted by Hubbell, Legrand, and Siemens, Datalliance VMI delivers an average 24% sales increase and 31% fewer stockouts. Learn how leading electrical distributors are transforming their inventory programs.
When Cheap Wire Isn’t Cheap: A Scenario the Trade Should Consider

Imagine a scenario familiar to many experienced contractors. A team member shows up on site with reels of NMD90 purchased outside the traditional electrical wholesaler channel, perhaps from a retail outlet, at a price that is noticeably lower, say a hundred dollars less per reel of 14/3. Multiply that across a multi-unit residential build, and the savings appear significant. On paper, it looks like a smart buy.
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IDEAL Electrical Launched A New Website Is Live: A Fresh Look and Stronger Foundation
Discover the all-new IDEAL Electrical website. Featuring streamlined navigation, improved user experience, enhanced search optimization, and a modern platform built for growth, our new site makes it easier than ever to find products, resources, and support. Powered by advanced analytics and designed for the future, it’s a smarter digital experience for customers, contractors, distributors, and industry professionals. Explore what’s new today.
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Stanpro: 17 Years of Consistent Excellence
For the 17th consecutive year, Stanpro has been named one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies. Consistency is often quieter than a grand opening or a product launch, but in the world of business, it is the ultimate gold standard. To receive this honor once is a milestone; to receive it every year since 2009 is a… Read More…
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MacKinnon Magnetics Announces Partnership with TMC Sales in Manitoba and Northwestern Ontario
MacKinnon Magnetics is proud to welcome TMC Sales Inc as their newest agency partner, representing them throughout Manitoba and Northwestern Ontario, including Thunder Bay, Dryden, Fort Frances, Red Lake, and Kenora. “With their extensive experience in the electrical industry and commitment to exceptional customer service,” the company said on LinkedIn, “TMC Sales will help us… Read More…
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Munden Enterprises is Now Representing GenerLink Across Atlantic Canada

Munden Enterprises is now representing GenerLink across Atlantic Canada. GenerLink is a brand of Global Power Products.
Designed for real world conditions, GenerLink provides a safe, utility approved connection at the meter, enabling homeowners to restore power using portable generators without complex wiring or permanent installation.
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Franklin Empire Announces Official Acquisition of O’Neil Electric Supply

Franklin Empire announced on LinkedIn that they have officially completed the acquisition of O’Neil Electric Supply.
“This is an exciting milestone that brings together two family-owned Canadian businesses with shared values, strong cultures, and long-standing relationships with customers, employees, and supplier partners.
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Published twice monthly on the first and third Thursday of every month Canadian Electrical Wholesaler is the voice of the electrical channel in Canada. The editorial focus of CEW is a solid mix of features, news, articles and product information. Key aspects are peers and profiles and in-depth best management practices ensuring every issue is read from branch level right up to head offices. Simply put we provide the need to know business information including the latest trends, new market opportunities, sales techniques and operational analysis to distribution professionals written by those who live this business and published by Kerrwil founded in 1964 to serve the electrical industry in Canada.

