Acuity Brands’ EarthLIGHT Initiative Inspires Local Businesses to Give Back to Their Communities

Acuity Brands’ EarthLIGHT Initiative Inspires Local Businesses to Give Back to Their Communities

Acuity Brands Lighting – a North American lighting provider with Canada-wide offices and agencies – has developed a program called EarthLIGHT Initiative, aimed at encouraging customers to make a positive impact in their communities. As part of this initiative, they are delighted to recognize Electrozad Supply Company – with locations in London, Windsor, Chatham, and Sarnia – as the 2023 Winning Distributor for Canada.

Stelpro Supports Habitat for Humanity Quebec Construction Project in Lasalle

Stelpro Supports Habitat for Humanity Quebec Construction Project in Lasalle

Under a light dusting of snow, the ground was broken for a Habitat for Humanity Quebec construction project in Lasalle. Thanks to this project, six families will get the chance to own their own home, something that would otherwise be impossible. By donating heating equipment, Stelpro is proud to support this community-building project.

Service Wire’s Katy Martin Named Rising Star

Service Wire’s Katy Martin Named Rising Star

Service Wire is proud to announce that Marketing Strategist, Katy Martin has been selected as one of tED Magazine’s prestigious “30 Under 35”. This industry award recognizes the best and brightest up-and-coming professionals working today. Katy Martin was hired as a Content Marketing Associate in 2018, focusing on SEOdriven content for the company website. Over a short period, she has quickly risen in the company as a knowledgeable and transformative marketing agent.

Andde Persad Promoted to Engineering, Codes, and Compliance Manager at Southwire

Andde Persad Promoted to Engineering, Codes, and Compliance Manager at Southwire

Southwire Canada is proud to announce the promotion of Mr. Andde Persad to the position of Engineering, Codes & Compliance Manager, effective December 4th. In this role, Andde will lead Southwire’s wire and cable products to meet and surpass industry standards, codes, and regulations. He will also collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive innovation and sustainability in emerging markets across Canada.

Westburne Appoints David Eller As Automation Manager For British Columbia

Westburne Appoints David Eller As Automation Manager For British Columbia

Westburne is pleased to announce that David Eller has accepted the position of BC Automation Manager effective Tuesday, November 14th. David will be responsible for leading and developing Westburne’s sales automation specialist team, executing its Rockwell growth strategy and developing its overall industrial automation business in the B.C. market. Prior to joining Westburne, David worked for Gerent LLC, a Salesforce integration company. Previous to that he worked for Wesco/Anixter as the District Sales Manager of OEM sales and also for Grainger as their Senior National Account Manager.

Addition of Cast Products, Inc. Expands NSI’s Electrical Division

Addition of Cast Products, Inc. Expands NSI’s Electrical Division

NSI Industries, LLC has recently announced that it has acquired Cast Products, Inc., a Norridge, Ill.-based manufacturer and supplier of high volume engineered zinc die cast components. As part of its commitment to connecting distributors to the products, services, and technologies they require to move forward and satisfy their customers’ needs, the acquisition also allows NSI to further key inroads into the electrical technologies market.

Hubbell to Acquire Systems Control

Hubbell to Acquire Systems Control

Hubbell Incorporated has recently announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Northern Star Holdings, Inc. (commercially known as Systems Control), a portfolio company of Comvest Partners, for $1.1 billion in cash, subject to customary adjustments. Systems Control is a manufacturer of substation control and relay panels, as well as turnkey substation control building solutions. These highly engineered offerings are mission-critical to grid reliability, enabling utility customers to protect and control substation infrastructure while detecting faults and controlling the flow of electricity.

Optique Lighting Announces Eight New Sales Agency Representation

Optique Lighting Announces Eight New Sales Agency Representation

Optique Lighting is pleased to announce that it has partnered with eight impressive new sales agencies to represent and sell its Nano Linear LED architectural product lines in the U.S. and Canada. These sales agencies include Atlantic Integrated, Commercial Lighting Sales Inc., Hossley Lighting and Power Solutions, Inland Lighting & Controls, Integra Agency Ltd., Telmec Sales, Total Lighting and Control, and Wild West Lighting.

The Giant Eaton is Setting Up in Brossard

The Giant Eaton is Setting Up in Brossard

The company Eaton, specialized in energy management, recently inaugurated a global innovation center in Brossard that will bring together its research and development activities in energy technologies in one place. Approximately 150 employees are already gathered in the new facilities of the company, occupying two floors of a building north of Highway 10. Eaton aims to accelerate the development of distributed energy resources technologies, which are at the heart of the energy transition. “The ambitions for Quebec are truly incredible,” stated Romulo Monteiro, site manager at Eaton, in an interview with La Presse.

Executive VP of Sales (Eastern Canada) Rick Vascotto Retiring After Nearly 4 Decades of Service to the Canadian Electrical Industry & 4 Years at ECS
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Executive VP of Sales (Eastern Canada) Rick Vascotto Retiring After Nearly 4 Decades of Service to the Canadian Electrical Industry & 4 Years at ECS

Rick Vascotto, the Executive Vice President of Sales (Eastern Canada), has announced his well-deserved retirement. With over 40 years of experience in the electrical industry, Rick has played an instrumental role in shaping Electrical Cable Supply’s (ECS) success during his time with the company over the last four years. Rick’s contributions have been nothing short of exceptional throughout his tenure at ECS. As the Executive Vice President of Sales, Rick held a pivotal position in the company and undertook various duties and responsibilities that profoundly impacted the organization’s growth and development in Eastern Canada.

Habitat for Humanities – Providing Families with a Hand UP Not a Handout

Habitat for Humanities – Providing Families with a Hand UP Not a Handout

Habitat Canada has been the EFC charity of choice since 2017. This program provides a vehicle for association members to help Canadians gain affordable homeownership through cash and product donations. On October 2nd, World Habitat Day, Electro-Federation Canada (EFC) members and their business partners were united for the 3rd Annual EFC Day of Giving in support of Habitat for Humanity Canada. In 2022, thanks in part to the generosity of EFC members, Habitat Canada was able to serve more than 2,400 families and build 194 new homes.

More than $7M Invested in RVE to Democratize Access to EV Charging in North America

More than $7M Invested in RVE to Democratize Access to EV Charging in North America

Recharge Véhicule Électrique (RVE) announces total investments of over $7 million to support the development and deployment of innovative solutions that democratize access to home charging for electric vehicle owners across North America. This project will eventually free up 4,000 megawatts of power from the electrical grid, and enable electric vehicle charging to be moved to off-peak hours, argues David Corbeil, president and co-founder of RVE with his sister Marie-Pier. Fondaction, Export Development Canada (EDC) and Investissement Québec each contribute $2 million and a grant of nearly $2 million from the Ministère de l’Économie, de l’Innovation et de l’Énergie completes this transaction.

Prompt Payment Rules for the Alberta Construction Industry

Prompt Payment Rules for the Alberta Construction Industry

All new construction contracts in Alberta must adhere to the rules of the Prompt Payment and Construction Lien Act as of August 29, 2022. Existing contracts that are scheduled to end before August 29, 2024 do not need to be changed to adhere to the new rules. Existing contracts that extend beyond August 29, 2024 have to become compliant by August 29, 2024.

Proax Earns Great Place to Work Certification
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Proax Earns Great Place to Work Certification

Proax Technologies is excited to announce it has once again received Great Place to Work certification. This is the 6th year in a row they have received this certification. This announcement follows an extensive and independent analysis conducted by Great Place to Work Institute Canada, based on valuable feedback provided by employees through an anonymous survey about their workplace experience.