Marc Habets, Technical Director at ETIM International is thrilled to have Rexel joining, as “all members will benefit from the contributions of our Global Industry Members: they boost our collective power to move the development of the standard forward and seize the moment.”
BJ TAKE INC has joined the IMARK group as its newest lighting member in Canada. The IMARK Group is owned and governed by a group of independent distributors represented in several areas of the construction sector, including electrical with an overall purchasing power of over 28 billion dollars.
RVE supports the residential real estate sector’s sustainability goals with electric vehicle charging infrastructure plans, approach, and vision. RVE has developed a unique expertise for multi-unit residential electric vehicle charging infrastructure, and has developed innovative solutions to accelerate access to residential electrical vehicle charging.
IDEA, the Industry Data Exchange Association, recently announced that its partnership with Rockwell Automation is going global. IDEA will syndicate Rockwell’s product data globally, serving as the single source for its hundreds of distributors worldwide.
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Adding continued investment in Canada to its core foundation of innovative Design, installation efficiency, and personal customer service, Liteline has just announced the opening of its 12,729 square foot Showroom and Lighting Distribution Center in Langley BC.
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43 years ago, Steve Silverstein bought a table saw and a delivery van and began a revolution in the Canadian Electrical industry.
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EHRC, in collaboration with the Government of Ontario’s Ministry for Seniors and Accessibility, is launching a provincial initiative to expand the accessibility of jobs to persons with disabilities in the electricity sector. Like other sectors of the Ontario economy, the electricity sector is facing hiring challenges.
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The board of directors of Franklin Electric Co., Inc. (NASDAQ: FELE) has elected Chris Villavarayan to be a director of the Company effective May 6, 2022. Mr. Villavarayan has been the Chief Executive Officer and President of Meritor, Inc. since March 2021.
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Salex is a major lighting agency in Southern Ontario and has been an integral player in Canada’s architectural lighting community for more than 48+ years. Founded in 1973, Salex has become known in the commercial design industry for the quality of its products, its nimble service offerings, and its knowledgeable and highly skilled staff.
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Recently, Signify had completed the acquisition of Fluence, a US-based company that provides LED luminaires to horticultural lighting segments in North America and the rest of the world.
Contribute Your Product Knowledge to Develop the Industry’s Harmonized Data Model (HDM)
Have you heard about the industry’s Harmonized Data Model (HDM) initiative? IDEA, in partnership with NAED, is calling all product experts to get involved and be recognized by the industry. People who join the Product Expert Task Force will impact the future of the electrical distribution channel.
In the next 6 months, subject matter experts (SMEs) will be harmonizing the categorization for dozens of product categories. It’s an opportunity for industry experts to participate as a SME in the HDM initiative.
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McKenna Agencies Selected to Represent EGLO Canada in Alberta, Yukon, Northwest Territories and Parts of B.C.
By Rhonda Cox, Regional Sales Manager, Western Canada, EGLO Canada
It is with pleasure that EGLO Canada annouces the nomination of McKenna Agencies as our representation in the specification market as well as electrical distributor channel for the markets of Alberta, Yukon, Northwest Territories and parts of B.C.
Covering various interveners within the specification market (engineers, architechts and designers), McKenna Agencies is a privately-owned-andoperated company whose history under its current ownership dates back to 1988.
Sonepar Acquires CioffiRenato in Italy
Sonepar has officially signed an agreement for the acquisition of 100% of shares in CioffiRenato. Founded in 1974, CioffiRenato is a company active in the distribution of electrical material operating in the Lecce province, with its headquarters in Casarano.
In 2021, with its two branches serving all the area, the company recorded sales of around €10 million. It employs 17 associates and 2 sales representatives. Thanks to this acquisition, Sonepar, already present in Puglia with six branches, will strengthen its business in the region.
Electrozad Announces Retirement of Sales Representative Chris Farrah
Electrozad have recently announced the retirement of Sales Representative Chris Farrah, on July 29th, 2022. Chris began his career with Electrozad on February 20th, 1983. His first position was doing deliveries as a truck driver, then advanced to a warehouse position, then a Customer service/Counter sales representative.
Finally in 1991, Chris was promoted to the position of Sales Representative where he continued to excel and increase his relationships with customers and vendors for the remainder of his career. Chris had been a valuable member not only of Electrozad's business but of the Electrozad family too.
Franklin Electric Releases 2022 Sustainability Report
Franklin Electric Co., Inc. released its third annual Sustainability Report this month, once again providing transparency, insight and data related to the Company’s performance toward Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) initiatives and goals. The commitment to these initiatives and goals led the Company to be named to Newsweek’s 2022 list of America’s Most Responsible Companies.
This year’s report includes several details related to product advancements, employee health and wellness programs, and manufacturing initiatives.
Changing Scene
I am pleased to announce the appointment of Doug Bunting as Senior Sales Manager, Western Ontario District effective Aug 2nd, 2022. Doug will continue to report directly to me. Doug is a well-known industry veteran who has held many leadership positions over his 35 years with Westburne.
In this role, Doug will drive commercial sales activities and will help recruit, mentor, and develop our team of commercial account managers, branch staff, and project managers. He will focus on accelerating sales growth in the Western Ontario District and will play a key role in supporting vendor and customer relationships.
Stanpro Announces Retirement of Greg Parsons, VP Sales, at the End of the Year
It is with mixed feelings that Stanpro recently announced that Greg Parsons, Vice-President of Sales, will be retiring at the end of the year. Greg has been with Stanpro for the last 18 years as well as four years with Standard prior to joining Stanpro. Greg has been a key contributor to the success and growth Stanpro has known. He has been the face and leader of the sales force; he has built strong long-lasting relationships with customers and partners and he has been a pillar and mentor for many.
With Greg retiring, Stanpro are very pleased to announce the nomination of Adam Silverman as the National Sales Director. This nomination is effective immediately.
Magic Lite Announces the Appointment of Jennifer Penton to Management Team
Magic Lite is proud to announce the appointment of Jennifer (Jen) Penton to the position of National Sales Manager. Jen joins the team with a proven track record having spent the last 10 years in business development and project management with engineering consulting firm GHD.
Prior to this she earned a PhD at the University Of Western Australia. As the daughter of Magic Lite founder and CEO Tom Penton, Jen is very familiar with the company and its operations and is looking forward to bringing her passion and drive to the family company.
RESA Power Bolsters Its Presence in Canada With the Acquisition of Advanced Electrical Services, Ltd.
RESA Power, LLC has recently announced the acquisition of Advanced Electrical Services, Ltd. Based in Alberta, Canada, Advanced Electrical Services (AES) is a NETA accredited company that has two locations in Calgary and Edmonton from which it has been providing electrical testing services since 2008 throughout Western Canada.
AES specializes in providing medium and high voltage services and products into the renewable energy, mining, commercial, utility, and oil & gas market segments in Western Canada. RESA Power was acquired by Investcorp, a leading global alternative investment firm, in December 2021 and this marks the first add-on acquisition under their ownership.
