Andreas Sobotta to Assume Role of Vice President North and South America for Pilz Automation
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Andreas Sobotta to Assume Role of Vice President North and South America for Pilz Automation

Pilz Automation Safety Canada L.P. announces that their long-term CEO and GM, Andreas Sobotta, will assume the role of Vice President North and South America, effective immediately. He will still work from the Canadian office in Mississauga and visit all other subsidiaries in North and South America. Pilz will take their time to find a successor for the leading position in Canada. The plan is to have a proper candidate by Q4/24 or the beginning of 2025.

Electric Avenue Joins AD Electrical – Canada Division as New EV Charging Supplier
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Electric Avenue Joins AD Electrical – Canada Division as New EV Charging Supplier

Electric Avenue Manufacturing, a supplier of comprehensive electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions for commercial, industrial, and residential use, is pleased to announce it has joined AD Electrical – Canada as a new divisional supplier. AD Canada encompasses a vast network of 216 independent distributors across the nation. “This membership signifies our entry into a wide-reaching and respected network, expanding our market reach and opening doors to new customers eager for innovative electric vehicle charging solutions,” said Jill Foley, Marketing Director for Electric Avenue.

Anamet Canada Announces Changes in Leadership
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Anamet Canada Announces Changes in Leadership

Anamet Canada recently announced the evolution of its executive management team. These changes mark a carefully considered transition in the company’s leadership and reflect its long-term commitment to both serving and growing the Canadian market. After 30 years, Andrew Thew has announced his retirement and his successor as John Richardson. With over 20 years of experience contributing to the growth of Anamet Canada, John will continue Anamet’s approach of stability, continuity and steadfast commitment to all its stakeholders.

The Path to Net Zero with Smart Building Technologies from ABB
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The Path to Net Zero with Smart Building Technologies from ABB

Building operations account for 30% of global final energy consumption and 26% of global energy-related emissions. This sector, if entirely net zero, would contribute a significant percentage to reduced CO2 emissions worldwide1. In fact, technologies exist already to help buildings reach net zero today. Robert Palajsa, Territory manager for the smart power and smart buildings division for southern Ontario at ABB Canada discusses what ABB has to offer and how companies and industries can expedite their path to net zero, starting right now. 

Tackling Excess Stock:  A Supply Chain Call to Action
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Tackling Excess Stock:  A Supply Chain Call to Action

By Caroline Croft, Supply Chain Consultant, Croft & Associates Supply Chain Consulting – Wow, what a difference a year makes! Empty shelves in 2022 became excessively overstocked in 2023. While it may be easy to lay the blame with Covid-19, let’s not forget distribution inventories and manufacturing lead times within our industry have always flexed up/down through economic cycles, even during in-year build seasons. Instead of laying blame let’s recognize how Covid amplified existing supply chain challenges, both in speed and extremity, over the past four years.

Techspan Industries Announces Taso Dalakoudis as New Territory Account Manager – GTA/Eastern Ontario
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Techspan Industries Announces Taso Dalakoudis as New Territory Account Manager – GTA/Eastern Ontario

Techspan Industries Inc. is pleased to announce that Taso Dalakoudis has joined the company in the role of Territory Account Manager – GTA/Eastern Ontario. “Throughout my entire career in the electrical industry, I have had the pleasure of being supported by Techspan as a customer, both in my sales and procurement positions. I am now honoured to call myself a member of the Techspan family and am thrilled to be back to my true passion in sales and customer service. I am truly looking forward to supporting our clients and building new relationships.” said Taso.

Join Your Industry Peers at the 2024 EFC “Elevate” Industry Conference in Banff, Alberta
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Join Your Industry Peers at the 2024 EFC “Elevate” Industry Conference in Banff, Alberta

This year, EFC’s industry conference will host a powerful in-person program experience – uniting the community across Canada. This year’s conference theme “Elevate” will include a valuable business intelligence program featuring professional speakers addressing the political landscape, economy, talent, government relations, greener electrification, and imagining future. B2B head office meeting spaces along with the ever-popular electro-lounge will also be available.

Bartle & Gibson’s Greg Stephenson Elected Board Chair of AD Electrical – Canada
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Bartle & Gibson’s Greg Stephenson Elected Board Chair of AD Electrical – Canada

Greg Stephenson, senior vice-president, electrical of Bartle & Gibson has been elected as AD Electrical – Canada’s new board chair. Drawing upon his three decades of invaluable industry experience within the electrical sector, in this new role Stephenson is poised to lead a board of eight individuals as the group offers guidance and shares specialized industry insights, with the committed goal of helping AD Electrical – Canada further grow and thrive. As the newly elected chairperson, Stephenson will play a pivotal role in shaping the strategic direction of the division.

ABB Appoints Sandra Pedro as New Director, Sales & Marketing, Utility Market, Electrification, Canada
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ABB Appoints Sandra Pedro as New Director, Sales & Marketing, Utility Market, Electrification, Canada

ABB’s Electrification business area announces the appointment of Sandra Pedro to the newly created role of Director, Sales and Marketing for the Utility Market, Electrification, Canada. Pedro joins ABB from Electro-Federation Canada (EFC), a national, not-for-profit industry association, where she was responsible for the strategic management of members and corporate partnerships. Prior to EFC, she spent over 20 years at Schneider Electric in various positions, including Director of Global Offer Management, Global Digital Energy Division.

Hammond Power Solutions Joins ETIM North America
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Hammond Power Solutions Joins ETIM North America

ETIM North America has recently announced that Hammond Power Solutions, one of the largest manufacturers of dry-type transformers in North America, has joined the North American chapter of the global product classification standards organization. As a major transformer and power quality manufacturer, Hammond Power Solutions (HPS) is committed to helping the industry ecosystem refine product classification systems to support the industry’s digitalization evolution.

Eaton’s Steve Boccadoro Retires After 37 years of Electrical Sector Leadership; Chris Fluit to Lead Eaton’s Electrical Business in Canada
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Eaton’s Steve Boccadoro Retires After 37 years of Electrical Sector Leadership; Chris Fluit to Lead Eaton’s Electrical Business in Canada

Eaton has recently announced that Steve Boccadoro, senior vice president and general manager of its electrical business in Canada, has elected to retire following nearly four decades with the company. Chris Fluit will succeed Steve Boccadoro and report to Fernando Ceccarelli, president of Eaton’s Protection, Control and Solutions division, effective April 1, 2024.

E.B. Horsman Join Forces With Mac’s II Agencies for South Surrey Arena Transformation
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E.B. Horsman Join Forces With Mac’s II Agencies for South Surrey Arena Transformation

In partnership with Mac’s II Agencies, O’M Engineering, Complete Power Systems and Cooper Lighting Solutions, E.B. Horsman & Son served as the distributor of products for the City of Surrey’s South Surrey Arena indoor lighting project. Inaugurated in 1992, the South Surrey Arena stands as a cherished hub for minor hockey leagues, figure skaters, Junior A teams, and the local community. Nestled within the heart of the South Surrey Athletic Park, this arena, one of two Olympic-sized rinks in the Lower Mainland, embarked on a transformative journey.

Techspan Announces Adam Roney as New Ontario Regional Manager – Electrical Division
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Techspan Announces Adam Roney as New Ontario Regional Manager – Electrical Division

Techspan Industries Inc. is pleased to announce the appointment of Adam Roney to the role of Ontario Regional Manager – Electrical Division. Adam joined the Techspan team in 2010 and has been responsible for developing customers and achieving consistent sales growth across multiple regions in Ontario. Adam’s previous sales responsibilities have included the following territories: GTA/West to Niagara Falls (2010–2014), GTA/East to Ottawa (2014–2016), followed by growing the GTA, Mid-Northern, and Eastern Ontario regions into their largest territory over the past 7 years.

Mike Cartney Promoted to Vice President, Western Region of Graybar Canada
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Mike Cartney Promoted to Vice President, Western Region of Graybar Canada

Recently, Jason Taylor was pleased to announce the promotion of Mike Cartney to Vice President, Western Region. Mike joined Graybar Canada in 2021 and through his leadership has strengthened our team and achieved continual growth in Western Canada. With over 30-years of experience in the electrical industry, Jason and Graybar feel lucky to have Mike leading the charge in the West.

How to Properly Approach and Complete a Migration or Automation Upgrade in Your Facility
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How to Properly Approach and Complete a Migration or Automation Upgrade in Your Facility

By Krystie Johnston – Rexel Canada Electrical Inc. is a global electrical distribution organization known in Canada under brands like Nedco, and Rexel Atlantic. Rexel is a leading distributor of high-quality electrical products and services for the residential, industrial, and commercial markets and they have a variety of specialists located across the country to assist customers with their needs. In this article, Randy Hayward, C.E.T., Manager – Industrial Automation Division Rexel Canada Electrical Inc. Atlantic Division, and Sébastien Larouche, Advisor in Automation and Motor Controls, Nedco Quebec discuss how to properly approach and complete a migration or automation upgrade.

HPS Celebrates Bill Hammond’s Incredible Career and Legacy
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HPS Celebrates Bill Hammond’s Incredible Career and Legacy

Hammond Power Solutions recently gathered to celebrate the incredible career and legacy of its esteemed past CEO, Bill Hammond. It was an evening filled with warmth, laughter, and heartfelt reminiscence as the company bid farewell to a visionary leader. As Bill eloquently shared, “I fully realize that is it is time to retire and bring on new management, new and different styles, and new ways of thinking.”