‘Chili Cook Off’ Customer Event Hosted by Rexel Moncton
On February 23 of 2023, Rexel Moncton hosted the ‘Chili Cook Off’ customer event, sponsored in part by T&B.
Bartle & Gibson’s 2023 Electrical Field Marketing Summit Recap
From February 7th-9th, 2023, Bartle & Gibson hosted their annual electrical Field Marketing Summit in Calgary, Alberta. Account managers, branch managers and other staff members joined from all regions for the event. The meetings consisted of presentations from Bartle & Gibson’s team, valued partners, and from their marketing/buying group, Affiliated Distributors Canada. This included showcasing new products, discussing new opportunities for future growth, and reviewing the previous year’s progress.
Lumen Academy Prepares the Next Generation
Lumen Academy is an innovative training program created to nurture the next generation of Lumen talent. Its 7th cohort enters class on March 13, for five weeks. During this rigorous training program, Academicians have the opportunity to develop their sales skills, learn about the products distributed by Lumen, suppliers and corporate logistics.
Meet the Graybar Ontario Automation Team
Across Ontario Graybar Canada has a team of Schneider trained Automation and Controls experts ready to help your company with any of it’s industrial control needs. This team includes Farhan Michael, P.Eng, Chris Kroeker, Saad Naeemi, Doug Shay, Dylon Cameron, Gil Matias, Barry Gregory and Greg Lee.
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.
Franklin Empire Ontario AD Summit
Franklin Empire had a great week at their Ontario AD Summit, reflecting on their successes and exceptional 2022 planning for #WhatsNext for 2023.
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.
Powering a Changing World
On February 6th and 7th Electro-Federation Canada sent a delegation of staff and members to Ottawa in an effort to engage with MPs and policy makers on the industry’s role in powering a changing world and Canada’s efforts to reach net-zero goals. The mission for EFC and its members was to develop relationships in Ottawa to get the industry a seat at the policy making table.
Investment in Building Construction, December 2022
Investment in building construction decreased 1.3% to $20.2 billion in December. The residential sector declined 2.1% to $14.6 billion, while the non-residential sector was up 0.8% to $5.6 billion. On a constant dollar basis (2012=100), investment in building construction decreased 2.0% to $11.6 billion. Investment in residential building construction was down 2.1% to $14.6 billion in December.
Electrozad Vendors: 2022 AD Supplier of the Year
Electrozad announced Hubbell Canada as AD Supplier of the Year 2022. Hubbell Canada has been a key vendor in supporting the growth across both the Commercial and Industrial business segments for Electrozad. 2022 resulted in a year of exceptional sales growth solidifying Hubbell as a well deserving recipient of this award. Electrozad awarded Hubbell Canada during the 2023 Field Marketing Summit, recognizing them in the company of fellow electrical manufacturers.
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.
New International Wesco Anixter Brand Underscores Commitment to Innovation and Local Expertise
Wesco International has recently unveiled the details of the organization’s international go-to-market brand at ISE Show 2023. “We are proud to share a new international brand identity that underscores Wesco Anixter’s commitment to innovation and in-country expertise, showcasing the company’s ability to provide customers around the globe with the solutions they need to drive operational efficiency and profitability,” said John Engel, Chairman, President and CEO, Wesco International.
Hubbell Reports Fourth Quarter 2022 and Full Year Results From Continuing Operations
Hubbell Incorporated recently reported operating results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2022. “2022 was a great year for Hubbell,” said Gerben Bakker, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer. “Attractive markets underpinned by grid modernization and electrification, along with strong price realization driven by our leading positions and service levels, drove organic net sales growth of 18% for the full year.”
New International Wesco Anixter Brand Underscores Commitment to Innovation and Local Expertise
Wesco International has recently unveiled the details of the organization’s international go-to-market brand at ISE Show 2023. “We are proud to share a new international brand identity that underscores Wesco Anixter’s commitment to innovation and in-country expertise, showcasing the company’s ability to provide customers around the globe with the solutions they need to drive operational efficiency and profitability,” said John Engel, Chairman, President and CEO, Wesco International.
AD Owner/Member Sales up 28% to a Record $74.9 Billion in 2022
AD is reporting record results for 2022 in owner/member sales, member purchases from AD suppliers, AD warehouse sales to AD members, net distributions to members, and operational efficiency. 2022 owner/member sales were $74.9 billion, a 28% increase from the previous year. Purchases by member companies from AD supplier partners were $20.3 billion. Net distributions to owner/members reached $1.4 billion.
H.G. Horsman 2022 Scholarship Winners Announced
E.B. Horsman & Son are pleased to award the H.G. Horsman 2022 scholarships to Riley Dawe, Jana Santiago, Danika Beblow and Emma Slater. E.B. Horsman & Son remains committed to providing bright and motivated students with opportunities to further their education.
