
Hammond Power Solutions Announces Lead Director Retirement
Hammond Power Solutions Inc. recently announced the retirement of Grant Robinson from the board of directors of the Company, effective March 25, 2025. Grant was originally scheduled to retire at the upcoming shareholders meeting of the Company on May 8, 2025, but was recently diagnosed with a significant health issue that will require his immediate time and focus.
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Shaping the Future of Manufacturing: ABB’s Investment in Automation and Growth at Pointe-Claire Facility
By Elle Bremmer – During my visit to ABB’s facility in Pointe-Claire, dubbed T-CAN after its location alongside the Trans-Canadian highway, I saw firsthand how automation is shaping the future of manufacturing. Specializing in plastic injection molding, the plant produces key products for ABB, such as their Marrette wire connectors, NuTek thermoplastic boxes, and Carlon… Read More…
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Consumer Price Index, February 2025
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 2.6% year over year in February, following an increase of 1.9% in January. While faster price growth was broad-based in February, the end of the goods and services tax (GST)/harmonized sales tax (HST) break partway through the month contributed notable upward pressure to prices for eligible products. Slower price growth for… Read More…
How ABB’s Hi-Tech Valiant Current Limiting Fuse for Fire Mitigation Impacts Safety & Reliability, Protecting the Environment & Critical Infrastructure

By Blake Marchand
Discussing the Hi-Tech Valiant Fuse for Fire Mitigation with ABB’s Dominique Tardif
There has been increased awareness on the impact of forest fires in recent years, as wildfire seasons have intensified in North America. We recently saw devastating fires in California, and in Canada, statistics show that each year wildfire seasons are getting longer and more disastrous.
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Changing Scene
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Liteline Announces Omnilumen as New Agent
In a recent announcement to business partners on behalf of Liteline Corporation, Mike Smith, the National Sales Manager for Liteline, was pleased to announce the appoint of Omnilumen as the company’s newest agent representing Liteline in the Greater Toronto Area, starting April 1, 2025. Omnilumen is a trusted lighting manufacturer’s representative with over 35 years… Read More…
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E.B. Horsman & Son Welcomes Dennis Massey as New Prince George Branch Manager
In a recent post on LinkedIn, E.B. Horsman & Son was thrilled to welcome Dennis Massey as its new Prince George Branch Manager, effective March 3, 2025. With over 25 years of experience in the electrical and industrial supply industry, Dennis has a strong background in branch management, sales, procurement, and customer relations. He has… Read More…
Expanding Expertise: Mac’s II Agencies Strengthens Lighting Division with Jamie Capell as New Sales Manager

Mac’s II Agencies Announces Jamie Capell as the New Sales Manager for Lighting Specification
Mac’s II Agencies is pleased to announce the expansion of its lighting division with the addition of Jamie Capell as the Sales Manager for Lighting Specification. Jamie brings 25 years of experience in the lighting and electrical industry, most notably serving as the Director of Sales for a local lighting agency in British Columbia.
Peers & Profiles
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April 28, 2024 This month, Lumen held their 12th edition of the Salon Lumen, the largest exhibition in Quebec’s electrical industry. The customer event was hosted over two days, commenced on April 16th in Quebec City, and ended on April 18th in Montreal. One hundred seventy-five vendors gathered within a 50,000 sq ft area to… Read More…
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April 27, 2024 Retiring Windsor sales rep Scott O’Neil is still manning the counter with a smile on his last day at Western Equipment. Thank you from all of us for 23 years of dedicated service. All the best in your retirement, Scott! More information available here Read More…
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