IMARK Canada announced that ASSA Industrial Supply has joined the organization effective January 1, 2022. With over ten years of experience, ASSA Industrial is a full line distributor of electrical and lighting products for commercial and industrial customers.
NL-based smart thermostat company, Mysa Smart Thermostats (Mysa), has partnered with Catalyst Sales and Marketing to represent their products in the Atlantic Canadian market.
Read more: Mysa Smart Thermostats Names Catalyst Sales and...
As one of EFC’s many standing committees, being part of the Quebec Region Executive Committee is an opportunity to share insights and expertise, specific to the region, and to help grow the engagement within the province by planning various activities and events.
Atkore Inc. has announced the acquisition of Sasco Tubes & Roll Forming Inc., a Canadian manufacturer of metal framing and related products serving the electrical, mechanical, construction and solar industries.
Satco Products of Canada is excited to announce our partnership with GB Agencies, Ltd as our electrical distribution sales representative in Manitoba and Northwest Ontario, effective January 4th, 2022.
Craig Urie, Sales Manager at Nesco Inc., is pleased to announce that Kyle Scott has earned a well-deserved promotion to the position of Ontario Sales Manager.
Arlington Industries is pleased to announce the appointment of Theovine as their new sales representative for the province of Quebec, and the Ottawa Valley Region, beginning January 4 , 2022.
TESRA Inc. represents manufacturing market leaders in their respective fields. Representing top quality and ‘customer first’ manufacturers is what TESRA is all about.
Read more: EFC Welcomes New Manufacturers’ Rep Member: TESRA
The AD Canada’s Women in Industry Network was introduced at the 2021 Virtual AD Supplier Summit Industrial & Safety – Canada. The network expanded its reach during a special encore kickoff session on Dec. 14, which brought together dozens of member and suppliers from all three AD Canada divisions.
The Economic and Fiscal Update 2021 provides Canadians with a transparent report of the nation’s finances and updates Canadians on the government’s plan to finish the fight against COVID-19, support Canadians and Canadian businesses, and ensure a strong recovery for everyone.
Wanted: Flexible, Purposeful and Supportive Employment
Talent availability continues to be a key concern among business leaders in the electrical industry: in fact, over 60% of EFC members surveyed said they do not have a robust talent pipeline in place. This pipeline is even further constrained as a result of ongoing employment challenges spurred on by the pandemic.
A global phenomenon known as “The Great Resignation” is underway which reflects a wave of workers who are strongly considering leaving their jobs in search for work that is more closely aligned with their interests with employers who provide flexible accommodations and serve a strong purpose.
Building permits, September 2021
The total value of building permits rose 4.3% to $10.1 billion in September, led by Ontario (+6.3%). Construction intentions in the residential sector were up 8.2%, while the non-residential sector decreased 3.2%.
On a constant dollar basis (2012=100), building permits increased 3.4% to $6.9 billion.
Ontario drives residential permits up
High-value permits for two new condo buildings valued at over $300 million in the cities of Mississauga and Toronto helped push Ontario's multi-family permits up 40.4% to $1.7 billion in September.
Gross domestic product by industry, August 2021
Real gross domestic product (GDP) rose 0.4% in August, led by increases in accommodation and food services, retail trade and transportation. The continued easing of public health restrictions and further reopening across the country increased demand across many close contact service industries.
Overall, 15 of 20 industrial sectors were up as growth in services-producing industries (+0.6%) more than offset a decline in goods-producing industries (-0.1%).
Changing Scene
AD’s Electrical-Canada Division virtually welcomed members and supplier partners for its five-day 2021 Virtual North American Meeting on Oct. 25 - 29, 2021 with the goal of facilitating strategic conversations that help the division devise new ways to stay ahead of the competition.
The event facilitated over 1,200 face-to-face meetings with 40 member companies and 62 supplier companies, cultivating relationship, allowing participants to share best practices and enabling open communication.
RTI Expands Canada Distribution With Evolution
Expanding its North American footprint, leading control and automation manufacturer RTI today announced that it has named Evolution Home Entertainment Corp., a wholesale distributor of residential technology products, as the second RTI distribution partner for the Canadian market.
Evolution serves over 500 dealers across Canada, who now have the opportunity to get certified for the full line of RTI smart home control and automation products. With products shipping nationwide from its warehouse in Concord, Ontario, Evolution will also offer training and local dealer support to its dealers installing RTI systems.
Signify reports third quarter sales of EUR 1.6 billion, operational profitability of 11.1% and a free cash flow of EUR 85 million
Third quarter 20211
• Signify's installed base of connected light points increased from 86 million in Q2 21 to 92 million in Q3 21
• Sales of EUR 1,643 million; Comparable Sales Growth of -4.8%, impacted by global supply chain disruptions
• Order book increased by 90% in Q3 21 vs. Q3 20
• LED-based sales represented 83% of total sales (Q3 20: 82%)
Kerith Richards on tED Magazine’s “30 under 35” Award
By Alyssa Kerslake
This past July, Kerith Richards, who has worked for Service Wire Company for the last seven years, was selected as one of tED Magazine's prestigious "30 under 35" winners.
"I was so surprised and totally honored. It meant a lot to me that my boss, and my company, thought highly of me to nominate me - and then to be compared and chosen from the other surely incredible nominees was pretty cool, too," said Richards of earning the distinction. "I was running out of time, I'll be 35 at the end of this year, but I feel like I'm just getting started in this industry."
