Southwire – E.B. Horsman Supplier of the Year
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Southwire – E.B. Horsman Supplier of the Year

E.B. Horsman & Son (EBH) is delighted to share the news that Southwire received the 2022 E.B. Horsman & Son Supplier Partner of the Year award. The award was announced March 8th, 2023, during E.B. Horsman & Son’s Annual General Meeting and 18th Annual AD Field Marketing Summit. Tim King, President of Southwire Canada, Jordan Ellis, Regional Sales Manager Southwire Canada, Michael Jones, Regional Sales Manager Southwire Canada, Sundeep Bumbra, Distribution Sales Director Southwire Canada, and Goran Vitic, Contractor Equipment Specialist Southwire Canada, accepted the award on behalf of Southwire.

2023 Q1 Pulse of Lighting in Canada Survey
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2023 Q1 Pulse of Lighting in Canada Survey

Canadian Electrical Wholesaler, in partnership with Channel Marketing Group, is announcing a new initiative to support the manufacturers, manufacturer reps / lighting agents, and distributors. For the past four years Channel Marketing Group has conducted a quarterly Pulse of Lighting survey. Some of you may have seen it when it is published on www.electricaltrends.com. Now we’re going to have a Canadian version. Your aggregated input will inform on the performance of this important product category.

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.

Guillevin Automation: What You Need to Know
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Guillevin Automation: What You Need to Know

Guillevin Automation began in Quebec, Canada. They have been a group since 1983. There are four branches in Canada that span from coast to coast. There is the Pacific branch in British Columbia, another serves Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba. Then there is the Ontario branch which supports the East region. The East region has 25 electrical branches, with locations in Quebec, Ontario, Ottawa, and Cornwall. Guillevin supports all these branches and are there to help their customers with over 40 decades of know-how.

Automation Technology Update Showcases Latest Advancements in Automation
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Automation Technology Update Showcases Latest Advancements in Automation

On Wednesday, February 22, 2023, Electrozad Windsor hosted Automation Technology Update, bringing together engineers, designers, project managers, business developers, technicians, and leadership, to explore the latest advancements and innovations in automation technology. Designed to be an accelerated format, attendees flowed through breakout sessions; each centred on one of four topics: Software and Controls, Services, Power and Mechatronics, and Smart Components. Delivering the latest information on subjects that matter and impact operations, Automation Technology Update introduced the products, services, and solutions that must be on everyone’s radar for 2023.

Guillevin Greentech Delivers Custom Solutions & Reliable Inventory with Decentralized Model
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Guillevin Greentech Delivers Custom Solutions & Reliable Inventory with Decentralized Model

Guillevin Greentech is one of Canada’s largest distributors of renewable energy solutions. Established in 2016, this division of Guillevin offers Canadians everything they need to achieve their green tech goals through years of expertise, experience and service, as well as the company’s access to reliable inventory.

AD Launches the Center for Independent Distributor Leadership (CIDL)
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AD Launches the Center for Independent Distributor Leadership (CIDL)

AD recently announced the launch of the Center for Independent Distributor Leadership (CIDL), a development program designed to prepare the current and future leaders of independent distribution with the competencies and experiences to build long-term, sustainable success for their companies. “We listened to our owner/member community and found that many can benefit from organized training programs to prepare the next generation to lead,” said Marty McLaughlin, Chief Marketing Officer for AD and co-founder of the CIDL.

Solar and Wind With Battery Storage Are Set to Produce Cheaper Electricity Than Natural Gas in Alberta and Ontario
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Solar and Wind With Battery Storage Are Set to Produce Cheaper Electricity Than Natural Gas in Alberta and Ontario

In Alberta and Ontario, wind can now produce electricity at lower costs than natural-gas-fired power—with even more reductions on the horizon, according to a new report from Clean Energy Canada, which was informed by research commissioned from Dunsky Energy + Climate Advisors. Even without carbon pricing, wind power is set to be 40% cheaper than gas-fired-power in both provinces by 2030.

ETIM North America – 3rd Anniversary, 1000 Classes Reviewed
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ETIM North America – 3rd Anniversary, 1000 Classes Reviewed

February marks ETIM North America’s third anniversary as an association and it was thought pertinent to ask Mary Shaw, Executive Director of ETIM North America, to share an update with the industry. This is a condensed version of a document she shared with the association’s members. If you are not familiar, ETIM is the only global, language independent product classification system for six markets, inclusive of the electrical industry.

IDEA Webinar: The What, Why and How of Automation of Rebate Data Between Trading Partners
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IDEA Webinar: The What, Why and How of Automation of Rebate Data Between Trading Partners

Data automation ensures you have the right data in the right form, right time and right place in your supply chain to drive business outcomes, increase revenue growth, and make trading partnerships more cohesive. Operational inefficiencies—siloed, manual technology platforms, a lack of data visibility, and inability to share information in real time—are preventing the electrical industry from accurately managing their rebates.

EHRC: A Career with Purpose – Apprentices Building Canada’s Reduced Carbon Future
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EHRC: A Career with Purpose – Apprentices Building Canada’s Reduced Carbon Future

Written by Yoana Turnin, Project Manager, EHRC. In 2021, Canada joined 120+ other countries in committing to achieving net-zero emissions by year 2050 in an effort to “avert the worst impacts of climate change.” In a few words, that means either reducing or offsetting the economy’s greenhouse gas emissions through electrification, energy efficiency and clean technologies. This commitment, along with the changes in the electricity sector workforce composition, present a unique opportunity for young people who are looking for a career with purpose.

Rexel Canada Aquires Lineman’s Testing Labratories of Canada
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Rexel Canada Aquires Lineman’s Testing Labratories of Canada

January 18, 2023 Rexel Canada announced that it has acquired Lineman’s Testing Laboratories of Canada Ltd (LTL), a leading provider of high-voltage electrical services and products to the utility and industrial markets based in Toronto, ON and Edmonton, AB. The acquisition, which closed today, will provide Rexel Canada with enhanced opportunities in an attractive and…

Procore’s Canadian Construction Trends to Watch in 2023
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Procore’s Canadian Construction Trends to Watch in 2023

January 13, 2023 By Jas Saraw, VP, Canada, Procore Looking at Canadian contruction trends in 2023, I expect a year of challenge and change as the Canadian construction industry grapples with ongoing problems such as the labour shortage while continuing to move toward integrated project delivery to achieve greater efficiency. At Procore, we are watching adoption…