NAIT Electrical Engineering Technology Industry Night With Westburne

NAIT Electrical Engineering Technology Industry Night With Westburne

On March 13, 2023, Westburne reported a splendid outing the previous week at the NAIT (Northern Alberta Institute of Technology) Electrical Engineering Technology Industry Night, where Brad Benwood, Carrie Mcmurray and Bradley Prostebby of Westburne all shared insights into the world of electrical engineering and the opportunities available at Westburne.

Service Wire Hires New Inside Sales Representatives

Service Wire Hires New Inside Sales Representatives

Service Wire has hired two Inside Sales Representatives, Tanner Beckett and Hillary Rowe. Service Wire’s Tanner Beckett will serve the wire and cable electrical distribution markets of Nebraska, Iowa, Illinois, and the Provinces of British Columbia and Alberta, Canada. Hillary Rowe will now represent Service Wire accounts in the greater Houston metropolitan area, including areas of Katy and Beaumont, Texas.

EELighting Joins Current Lighting as an Official OEM Partner

EELighting Joins Current Lighting as an Official OEM Partner

March 13, 2023 EELighting joins Current Lighting (formerly Hubbell Lighting) to become an official OEM Partner. With a special focus on providing accessibility to Current’s NX Distributed Intelligence™ lighting control platform, EELighting’s R&D division is working collaboratively with Current’s Component division to determine compatibility across the large breadth of both manufacturer’s product families. EELighting’s continued…

Hammond Power Solutions Announces CEO Succession Plan
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Hammond Power Solutions Announces CEO Succession Plan

Recently, Hammond Power Solutions Inc. announced the transition plan for Chairman and CEO, Bill Hammond, to move into the Executive Chairman role by the end of 2023 as part of a planned leadership succession process. Mr. Hammond is retiring from his CEO role after a 45-year career at HPS, a company started by his grandfather that has been in his family for more than 100 years. Mr. Hammond remains the largest shareholder of Hammond Power and directly and indirectly controls approximately 59.7% of the voting rights of the Company.

Change in Responsibilities for MGM’s Jason Copeman
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Change in Responsibilities for MGM’s Jason Copeman

It is with great pleasure that Sonepar announces the change of responsibilities for MGM’s Regional Director, Jason Copeman. As of March 1st, 2023, all functional leaders of MGM and Dixon Electric will report directly to Jason. He has had a long-established career filled with success within the electrical distribution industry. He has worked his way from an entry level position to his current role as MGM’s Regional Director and is ready to take on more responsibilities, with the addition of Dixon branches, employees, and customers.

ABB Sells Power Conversion Division to AcBel Polytech Inc.

ABB Sells Power Conversion Division to AcBel Polytech Inc.

ABB has reached an agreement to sell its Power Conversion division to AcBel Polytech Inc. for $505 million in cash. The transaction is subject to regulatory approvals and is expected to be completed in the second half of 2023.  The Power Conversion division, formerly Lineage Power, was acquired by ABB as part of the GE Industrial Solutions acquisition in 2018 and is not core to ABB. The division is based in Plano, Texas, USA, and employs roughly 1,500 employees worldwide, predominantly at three major sites and the US headquarters.

Arlington Industries Inc. President Thomas S. Stark Passes Away March 6

Arlington Industries Inc. President Thomas S. Stark Passes Away March 6

It is with great sadness that Arlington Industries announced the sudden death of its longtime president and owner Tom Stark on the morning of March 6. Arlington was purchased by his father Eugene Stark, Sr. in 1949. Tom became president of the company after graduating from the University of Florida in 1975. Tom was born in South Florida on November 9, 1953. He attended the University of Florida where he met his wife, Betty (Elizabeth) and earned his degree in Accounting.

NETCO Launches Two New Courses as Part of its OASIS Program

NETCO Launches Two New Courses as Part of its OASIS Program

The National Electrical Trade Council has launched two new courses within their OASIS program. The new editions, Construction Electrical Estimating and Electrical Project Supervision, were developed by the Canadian Electrical Contractors Association and Saskatchewan Polytechnic. The Construction Electrical Estimating course leads participants through a case study estimating project. In each module, the participants will learn about specific concepts, where they will then be asked to apply their newly learned knowledge to a case study project.

David Dufour Desmeules Joins Westburne as Director of Automation

David Dufour Desmeules Joins Westburne as Director of Automation

LinkedIn Post by Westburne – Westburne is pleased to welcome David Dufour Desmeules to our ever-growing team! David joins our organization after having had the opportunity to prove his skills in the electrical industry for over 18 years. Prior to joining us, David held the position of Technical Representative – Automation and Control, responsible for technical support and customer account management. With his strong skills and experience in the industry, we are convinced that his qualities and experience are undeniable assets that will allow him to meet the expectations set.

Jade Hosick Appointed Events and Marketing Coordinator

Jade Hosick Appointed Events and Marketing Coordinator

EFC proudly announces that Jade Hosick has been promoted to Events and Marketing Coordinator. Jade will continue to report to Nathalie Lajoie, Director, National Events and will also work closely with Daniela De Marco, Marketing Manager. Jade has been with the organization for just over a year and has demonstrated advanced skills, superior planning, leadership, along with a stellar work ethic.

HPS Fourth Quarter and Year End 2022 Results Conference Call and Webcast Notification

HPS Fourth Quarter and Year End 2022 Results Conference Call and Webcast Notification

March 7, 2023 Hammond Power Solutions Inc. announced that it will release its financial results for the Fourth Quarter and Year ended December 31, 2022 on Tuesday, March 7, 2023, after markets close. Following the release of its financial results, HPS will hold a conference call and webcast on Wednesday, March 8, 2023, at 9:00…