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EFC Industry Conference | May 30, 2025 – Celebrating Excellence and New Leadership

EFC Industry Conference - May 30, 2025

May 30, 2025

This week, Niagara Falls, Ontario set the stage for an extraordinary event: EFC’s Annual Industry Conference – Electrifying Connections.

This year’s conference was a particularly special celebration, marking EFC’s 30th Anniversary. More than 700 members—including industry leaders, past board chairs, and association partners—came together to honour and reflect on three decades of innovation and collaboration.

Honouring Excellence in the Industry

As part of the conference, EFC proudly recognized outstanding individuals and organizations whose leadership and contributions are shaping the future of Canada’s industry. Congratulations go out to this year’s Industry Awards Honourees: 

Corporate Engagement Award Recipients:

  • Manufacturers’ Rep: Sales Outsource Solutions
  • Distributor: Rexel Canada
  • Manufacturer: Leviton Canada

CEMRA Person of the Year:

  • Steve Wheeler, Munden Enterprises

Industry Recognition Award:

  • Bob Branscombe, Independent Electric Supply 

Welcoming New Leadership

This year’s Annual General Meeting, held during the conference plenary, marked an important leadership transition for EFC. Heartfelt thanks were extended to Umesh Patel, Mattr, who concluded his term as Chair of the Board of Directors. EFC is grateful for his exceptional leadership and dedication this past year.

EFC was also pleased to welcome Luc Rodier, Guillevin, as the incoming Chair for the 2025–2026 term. Luc brings a strong vision for continued growth and collaboration within the industry.

Leadership changes were also announced within the National Advisory Council (NAC). EFC gave sincerest appreciation to Kim Quelch, Dainolite, for her impactful leadership over the past year, and also welcomed Greg Gare, Electrozad, as the new NAC Chair. EFC looks forward to the Council’s continued progress under his guidance.

For those subscribed to InfoElectro, stay tuned for their June 6 edition, where they will share a full recap of the conference, including a highlight video, photo gallery, and key moments from this milestone celebration, including CEMRA Leadership Chair exchange, and new Vice Chair announcement.

Finally, a special thank you to EFC’s generous sponsors was given for powering the success of EFC’s 2025 Industry Conference and helping make EFC’s 30th Anniversary celebration truly unforgettable.

For more information, visit the Electro Federation Canada website HERE.

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