
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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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…
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EFC Supporting Industry Amongst Tariff Uncertainty
As a major representative of the electrical and automation industry, Electro Federation Canada remains committed to supporting its members and the industry overall in navigating the complexities of international trade policies. With the ongoing threat and uncertainty from recent tariff announcements by both the United States and Canada, EFC has taken proactive steps to ensure… 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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Pilz Canada Awards Jacmar With Distributor of the Year 2024
Recently, Pilz Canada was thrilled to announce that Jacmar had been awarded the Distributor of the Year 2024. This recognition is seen as a testament to the Jacmar team’s dedication, hard work, and commitment to excellence. A huge thank you was given by Pilz to the incredible team and customers for their unwavering support. Read More…
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Westburne Announces Promotion of Darren Wallace to District Manager for British Columbia
Westburne is excited to announce the promotion of Darren Wallace to the role of District Manager for British Columbia. Darren joined Westburne in January 2017 and has held the BC District Operations role throughout his time with the company. Over the past 8 years, he has supported and loosely collaborated with the Branches, Sales, and… 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.
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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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