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Editor's Message
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Celebrating the Industry
This issue takes a look at sustainably produced copper, as well as considerations for selecting the right multimeter. You will also find some movement in our Changing Scene section. As the year winds down, it's a good time to recognize the efforts, there's few announcements below from various areas of the electrical industry, celebrating the people and organizations that are doing great work.
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Recognition
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Nexans Receives the Copper Mark – First Rod Fabricator to Receive Honour in North America
Nexans has recently announced that their Montreal cable recycling facility has been awarded The Copper Mark. This recognition demonstrates the copper industry’s contribution to sustainable development and provides a comprehensive social and environmental assurance program for copper production. Nexans is the first rod fabricator to receive this
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Providing the Right Tool
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Considerations for Selecting the Right Multimeter
Many individuals venturing into the world of electronics often ask, “How does one select the right multimeter when starting out in the trade?” To aid in this quest, it’s essential to consider certain primary features a multimeter should offer. Technicians typically embark on troubleshooting tasks with an understanding of a circuit’s standard performance.
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Sponsored Content
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Strong Support
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NESCO is Celebrating 30 Year Anniversary
NESCO is celibrating 30 years as a trusted Canadian manufacturer and supplier to electrical wholesalers across Canada. “A sincere thank you to our employees and customers for your support!” said the company via their…
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Canadian Growth
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ABB Breaks Ground on a Canadian Installation Products Division Facility
As a next step to the previously announced $16 million investment, ABB in Canada breaks ground for the expansion of its Installation Products plant in Pointe-Claire, Quebec. The facility will expand by 30,000 square feet…
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Mersen Canada Toronto Inc. Presented With Prestigious Imark Award
IMARK supplier partners and electrical distributor members gathered in Ottawa for the annual members meeting that culminated with the Recognition Awards dinner, where Mersen was excited to be awarded IMARK Canada Supplier of the Year. This award program recognizes and rewards members...
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CSC LED Announces Ricard Agency as New Quebec Sales Agency
CSC LED is proud to announce Ricard Agency as their new sales agency in Quebec. “The CSC LED team is extremely happy to announce a new partnership with Ricard Agency as our manufacturers representatives for the Quebec region. Ricard Agency is a dynamic, professional, and energetic team that will...
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Sponsored Content
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6 Elements to a Compliant Lockout Tagout Program
A typical lockout tagout program can contain over 80 elements. Don’t know where to start? Learn the key elements in creating a sustainable lockout tagout program that keeps your workers safe.
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Lineman’s Testing Laboratories’ (LTL) Comprehensive Expertise Makes Rexel Aquisition an Ideal Partnership
Earlier this year, Rexel announced the acquisition of Lineman’s Testing Laboratories (LTL), which allows Rexel to offer a complementary range of products and services and enhanced opportunities in the value-add market. LTL is a unique company with three comprehensive areas of expertise, Power Technical Services (Electrical Engineering &...
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ABB and Export Development Canada (EDC) Agree on Global Partnership for Financing Clean Tech Projects
ABB and Export Development Canada (EDC), Canada’s export credit agency, have signed a global partnership to promote investments in sustainable technologies and projects in Canada and around the world. The support provided by EDC, with a total limit of up to US$ 2.9 billion, will provide ABB’s customers with financing and insurance solutions to...
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2023 EFC Scholarship Program Winners
EFC is proud to announce that the 2023 EFC Scholarship Program awarded 73 students with much needed financial support. EFC is happy to share that 52 EFC member companies participated and now have relationships with potential new talent in the electrical industry. Congratulations to all winners and EFC participants.
Read the list of all 2023
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IEC Honours Six Experts Representing Canada
The Standards Council of Canada (SCC) is proud to congratulate six experts who received the 1906 Award from the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC). The 1906 Award was created to commemorate the year that IEC was established. It recognizes the invaluable achievements of technical experts in advancing IEC’s standardization work.
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Leviton Lighting Canada Unveils Strategic Partnership in the Greater Montreal Market with EDP Agency
Leviton Lighting Canada, based in Toronto, ON, proudly unveils a strategic partnership to illuminate the greater Montreal market. EDP has over three decades of expertise and unwavering commitment within the lighting industry. With this alliance, Leviton Lighting Canada plans to illuminate the path to a brighter future for their full spectrum...
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BCCA’s Apprenticeship Services Project hits $10M Milestone
The British Columbia Construction Association (BCCA) announced today that it has now issued $10M in financial incentives to small and medium-sized construction industry employers through its Apprenticeship Services project, with $4M more still available to applicants. The project provides employer participants with cash incentives to...
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EFC Quebec Region “Personality of the Year” for 2022, Awarded to Denis Ricard, Agence Ricard
Each year, the Quebec region members present the Personality of the Year award to a deserving member in good standing, to recognize an individual who has been a significant contributor to the industry in the Quebec region, demonstrating strong leadership through personal and professional contributions. On August 31st, 2023, during the annual...
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Celebrating 15 Years With Fred Baggs, Wabush Branch Manager of Graybar Canada
Graybar Canada marks 15 years with Fred Baggs, their dedicated Wabush Branch Manager. Graybar commends Fred on his commitment, leadership and passion, stating such traits “have truly inspired us”, and the company professes to looking forward to many years to come with him. Cory Morris, Vice President of Graybar’s Atlantic region presented Fred...
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Knowing the Industry
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Guillevin Code Series – New Rules Around GCFIs
The 2021 edition of the CE Code, Rule 26-704 – Protection of Receptacles by A Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter of The Class A Type, subrule 1, requires that all 15A and 20A receptacles within 2.5 meters of finished grade be protected by Class A type GCFI. Note that a Class A Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter will interrupt...
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Coming Awards
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Nominations Open for BCEA Awards
The purpose of this award is to recognize projects that have demonstrated design and/or construction excellence, energy efficient buildings, or new uses of technology. It is not intended that the project size (financial or dimensional) be a significant criteria for selection of the award winner. The governing criteria...
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A Closer Look
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Wesco Shares with Investor Presentation… and More
Recently Wesco filed an 8-K with the SEC and they shared their recent Investor Overview which had some interesting information. While the company finished 2022 with $21.4 billion in sales, 41% of the business ($8.774 billion) is in their EES (electrical) group. Another 30% ($6.42 billion) is their CSS (communications) group and 29% ($6.496 billion) is
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Economy
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Housing Starts Flat in August
The trend in housing starts was flat in August at 244,507 units, up 0.8% from 242,552 units in July, according to Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC). The trend measure is a six-month moving average of the monthly SAAR of total housing starts for all areas in Canada. The trend in housing starts was flat in August at 244,507 units, up 0.8% from
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Schneider Electric Research Shows Digital and Electric Solutions can Cut Carbon Emissions in Office Buildings
Retrofitting buildings using a digital-first approach is the best pathway to decarbonization, according to new research from Schneider Electric, the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation. Buildings represent an estimated 37 per cent of global carbon emissions[i], and as about half of today’s buildings...
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Heat Pumps are Lowest-Cost Option for Heating and Cooling Most Households, New Research Finds
New research by the Canadian Climate Institute finds that heat pumps are already the lowest-cost way for most households across Canada to heat and cool their homes. The new report, Heat pumps pay off: Unlocking lower cost heating and cooling in Canada, examines the cost of heating and cooling options across building types...
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In Memorium: Robert (Bob) Alger, ECABC Hall of Fame Member
On September 4th, 2023, the industry lost one of its most influential leaders, Bob Alger. Bob leaves behind an incredible legacy of a life well lived, and as a man much loved and respected. Over these past few weeks, there has been much reflection on Bob’s many contributions to the Association. ECABC is...
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Remembering Pierre Desilets, a Pillar of the Canadian Electrical Industry
It is with profound sadness that Leviton Canada announced the passing of Pierre Desilets, a committed figure in the electrical industry, who had dedicated a lifetime to advancing safety standards, codes, and regulations. Pierre Desilets had been battling cancer with immense resilience for an extended period...
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Featured Video
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When to choose AC and DC EV chargers? Eaton experts answer frequently answered questions
What is the difference between AC and DC EV chargers? Which one to choose and when? Our expert explains frequently asked questions about EV chargers.
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Product Watch
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New products are hitting the market at such a pace that it is often hard to be aware of everything new. Let Canadian Electrical Wholesaler and its sister site Electrical Industry Newsweek help you stay aware of new products and solutions for your customers.
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