E.B Horseman & Sons: One of Canada’s Best Managed Companies 2023

E.B Horseman & Sons: One of Canada’s Best Managed Companies 2023

May 16, 2023 E.B. Horsman & Son (EBH), one of the fastest-growing, employee-owned full-line electrical distributors in Western Canada, announced today that it is a 2023 winner of Canada’s Best Managed Companies and a recipient of a Platinum Club designation, having retained its Best Managed designation for fourteen consecutive years. E.B. Horsman & Son was recognized for…

Volkswagen’s New Electric Vehicle Battery Plant in Ontario Will Create Thousands of New Jobs

Volkswagen’s New Electric Vehicle Battery Plant in Ontario Will Create Thousands of New Jobs

From mining critical minerals to building batteries and cars, Ontario and Canada continue to attract historic, transformational investments across the electric vehicle supply chain to secure more good-paying jobs for workers today and for decades to come. Last month, Ontario and Canada secured a historic investment from Volkswagen, Europe’s largest automaker. Volkswagen is investing $7 billion to establish its first overseas electric vehicle battery manufacturing plant in St. Thomas, Ontario.

Leviton Announces New Representation for Lighting Controls Products

Leviton Announces New Representation for Lighting Controls Products

Recently, Jean-Francois Gravel, Director of Sales in Eastern Canada for Leviton, released an announcement wishing to inform customers of a change to Leviton’s sales representation for lighting controls products. Effective April 30, 2023, For-Trem is no longer representing Leviton Canada and its controls portfolio. Leviton Canada thanks For-Trem for their professionalism and wish them much success in the future.

Mysa Announces Acquisition of Assets from Zen Ecosystems

Mysa Announces Acquisition of Assets from Zen Ecosystems

May 11, 2023 Brad Pretty Mysa, the Newfoundland & Labrador-based market leader in smart thermostats for high voltage electric heating and cooling, has announced its acquisition of the intellectual property of Zen Ecosystems, a company specializing in smart thermostats for central heating and cooling and commercial energy management solutions. Mysa’s first acquisition signals its continued growth…

Sonepar Appoints Reina Ohol to Senior Vice President of Human Resources for North America
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Sonepar Appoints Reina Ohol to Senior Vice President of Human Resources for North America

Sonepar is proud to announced Reina Ohol has been promoted from Sonepar Canada’s Vice President of Human Resources to Sonepar North America’s Senior Vice President of Human Resources. “Reina is recognized for her commitment to fostering a culture that develops high performing teams,” said Rob Taylor, President of Sonepar North America. “She’s done a great job positioning the HR team as a strategic business partner, advancing data driven decision making, developing upskilling and reskilling as well as young talent development programs.”

Vigilent Acquires SynapSense Business from Panduit to Enhance Customer Value and Accelerate Growth

Vigilent Acquires SynapSense Business from Panduit to Enhance Customer Value and Accelerate Growth

May 8, 2023 Vigilent® recently announced it has acquired SynapSense® from Panduit® Corp. SynapSense was founded in 2006 and acquired by Panduit in 2014. Vigilent is a leader in using IoT sensors, machine learning, and AI control software to dynamically optimize cooling in data centers and telecom facilities. The combined businesses will provide even greater value and support…

ABB Completes Acquisition of Siemens Low Voltage NEMA Motor Business

ABB Completes Acquisition of Siemens Low Voltage NEMA Motor Business

May 8, 2023 ABB recently announced it has completed its acquisition of the Siemens low voltage NEMA motor business. The transaction was originally announced August 11, 2022, and financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. The business employs around 600 people and generated revenues of approximately $63 million in 2021. About the Acquisition The acquisition…

Leviton Sells High-Performance Cable Business to Amokabel, Focusing on the Specialty Cable Market

Leviton Sells High-Performance Cable Business to Amokabel, Focusing on the Specialty Cable Market

May 8, 2023 Scandinavian special cables manufacturer takes over Leigh-based cable factory Leviton Manufacturing UK Limited announced that it has completed the sale of its Brand-Rex High Performance Cables factory to Amo Special Cables Limited. Amo Special Cables is part of the Amokabel group, a Scandinavian cable group that manufactures a wide spectrum of wires,…

City Electric Supply Announcing 2023 Scholarship Available Through EFC

City Electric Supply Announcing 2023 Scholarship Available Through EFC

May 8, 2023 Scholarship Value: $ 3,500 Scholarships Available: 1 In accordance with the corporate mission, City Electric Supply [CES] continues to offer areas of opportunity and pursue future success that contributes to the electrical industry. That is why CES is offering a $3,500 scholarship to one individual currently enrolled in a post-secondary institute with a minimum…

Siemens Canada Automate The Future Tour

Siemens Canada Automate The Future Tour

May 8, 2023 Siemens Canada is excited to invite you to the Automate The Future Tour. This cross-Canada tour showcases new innovations in manufacturing and process technologies. You will have the opportunity to learn from Siemens industry experts, participate in interactive sessions, and network with peers and like-minded professionals from various fields. Three different sessions catered…

HellermannTyton Announces New Sustainability Initiative

HellermannTyton Announces New Sustainability Initiative

May 3, 2023 New product lines will offer sustainable options in wire management. HellermannTyton, a global manufacturer of cable management products, is rolling out Source – a portfolio of solutions made from sustainably sourced materials. Last year, the company introduced a wire harness part made from reclaimed commercial fishing nets. The part, made in partnership with Ford…

EFC Welcomes Quebec Region Executive Committee Chair, Martin Piette, IPEX

EFC Welcomes Quebec Region Executive Committee Chair, Martin Piette, IPEX

May 3, 2023 At the President’s Gala on April 1st, EFC acknowledged past chairs Jacques Fiset Sales Manager at Westburne, and Ken Russell-Murray, and welcomed new committee chair Martin Piette, IPEX After the lost of the late chair, Mr. Piette stepped up to serve the region as interim chair from August 2022 to March 2023….

Miranda Stallard Joins Roney Marketing Ltd with Unique Knowledge and Experience in the GTA

Miranda Stallard Joins Roney Marketing Ltd with Unique Knowledge and Experience in the GTA

May 3, 2023 Miranda joins Roney Marketing with her passion, drive, and focus that has made her successful at both an agent and manufacturer level for 20 years. Miranda understands the unique market in the GTA (“GO JAYS!”-Miranda) and has extensive experience with hydro rebates, lighting layout requirements, and product knowledge to boot! With her…