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ABB’s DPA UPScale ST UPS systems have received PEP (Product Environmental Profile) Ecopassport certification, which is an environmental declaration aligned with the ISO14025 standard, specifically designed for electrical, electronic, and HVAC-R products. The certification is supported by a detailed Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), which quantifies environmental impacts from raw material extraction through manufacturing, transportation, usage, and end-of-life disposal. The PEP Ecopassport is an international standardized environmental declaration, recognized in Canada, that includes verified data on:
Emerson was selected to modernize PLC-based controls for power and water plants and remote sites operated by the City of Fremont Department of Utilities.
Phoenix Contact will provide you with support as your reliable partner in the optimization of your processes in control cabinet manufacturing.
Horizons ETFs Management (Canada) Inc. (“Horizons ETFs”) announced the launch of the Horizons Robotics and Automation Index ETF (“Horizons ROBO”). Horizons ROBO is the first exchange traded fund (“ETF”) in Canada to offer global exposure to the rapidly growing robotics and automation industry.
The device family of serial device servers and gateways from Phoenix Contact enables a variety of protocols to be seamlessly integrated into a network or the simple migration of existing serial devices into the modern Ethernet.
Legrand has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Avtron Power Solutions, a major global provider of load banks and power quality solutions that serve a wide range of high-growth markets where reliable delivery of power is required. Avtron employs 600 people, operates five manufacturing sites across North America and Europe, and is expected to generate nearly $350 million in revenue in 2025, with high profitability. With a commitment to innovation and quality, Avtron delivers dependable solutions for data centers, healthcare facilities, renewable energy applications and industrial manufacturing sites to ensure that critical power is available when it’s needed by customers worldwide.

ECS Electrical Cable Supply is excited to share that Michael DiLoreto has been promoted to Branch Manager of their Hamilton location. Michael’s journey with ECS is a great example of what growth and dedication can look like. Since joining them in 2016 as Warehouse Manager, he has embraced every opportunity to learn and take on… Read More…

2026 is the 75th anniversary of the founding of WAGO. But that’s not the only reason to celebrate: The company’s latest financial results also bring welcome news. In the 2025 fiscal year, the WAGO Group achieved an 8% increase in revenue over the previous year; total revenue rose to EUR 1.34 billion. WAGO has maintained… Read More…

The way to the Industrial IoT does not have to be complicated. Whether access to valuable data is required or new, data-driven services are to be generated, Weidmuller enables its customers to go from data to value the easy way. Weidmuller’s comprehensive and cutting-edge IIoT portfolio applies to greenfield and brownfield applications. Weidmuller offers components and solutions from data acquisition, data pre-processing, data communication and data analysis.
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Advanced Motion Controls is proud to announce the addition of six new CANopen servo drives with Extended Environment capabilities to their FlexPro line. These new drives join AMC’s existing EtherCAT Extended Environment FlexPro drives, making the FlexPro line the go-to solution for motion control applications in harsh environments.
Many motion control applications take place in conditions that are less than ideal, such as extreme temperatures, high and low pressures, shocks and vibrations, and contamination. Electronics, including servo drives, can malfunction or sustain permanent damage in these conditions.

Bruce Kesler and Mark Gatewood have been given new titles and responsibilities for Service Wire Co.
Bruce Kesler has assumed the role of Senior Director – Business Development. Bruce will be responsible for Service Wire’s largest strategic accounts and our growing Strategic Accounts Team.
Mark Gatewood has been promoted to the role of Vice President – Sales & Marketing. In this role, Gatewood will lead the efforts of Service Wire Company’s entire sales and marketing organization in all market verticals.

Recently, Tri-Mach Inc. was thrilled to announce the addition of a new 45,000 sq ft. facility. Located at 285 Union St., Elmira, ON, this facility expands Tri-Mach’s capabilities, allowing them to better serve the growing needs of their customers.
Positioning for growth, this additional facility will allow Tri-Mach to continue taking on large-scale projects, enhance product performance testing, and provide equipment storage for their customers. The building will also be the new home to their Skilled Trades Centre of Excellence.

Convergix Automation Solutions has completed the acquisition of AGR Automation (“AGR”), a UK-based provider of custom, high-performance automation design and systems integration primarily to the life sciences industry.
Following Convergix’s acquisitions of JMP Solutions in August 2021 and Classic Design in February 2022, AGR marks the third investment in Crestview’s strategy to build Convergix into a diversified automation solutions provider targeting the global $500+ billion market, with a particular focus on the $70 billion global systems integration and connectivity segments. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Data centers are no longer just the backbone of digital infrastructure – they are becoming dynamic players in the energy ecosystem. Fueled by AI, sustainability mandates, and grid challenges, the next generation of data centers must be faster to deploy, smarter to operate, and more reliable by design. Data centers have evolved from ENIAC’s climate-controlled… Read More…

Constant advancements in technology and connectivity are driving new applications and an increased need to safeguard the world’s data and networks. Content streaming, online banking, cloud computing, edge computing, artificial intelligence. These are just a few examples of applications driving data demand around the world. As demand for internet and cloud services rises, data centers… Read More…
This project is funded [in part] by the Government of Canada.
Ce projet est financé [en partie] par le gouvernement du Canada.
