Leviton is thrilled to welcome Sophie Shaw as their new eBusiness Specialist! With extensive experience in e-commerce account management and a proven track record working with major platforms like Amazon, Sophie brings a wealth of knowledge in optimizing product content and driving results in the digital space. Please join them in giving Sophie a warm welcome to the Leviton team!
With more than 50 years of industrial optimization experience in Eastern Canada, Laurentide Controls is officially opening its 6th centre, located in Bécancour. The objective is clear: bring expertise closer to industrial plants, speed up interventions, and generate measurable gains in reliability, productivity and energy performance – all directly benefiting businesses in the region and, more broadly, the entire Quebec economy. This centre is designed to reduce downtime, stabilize production, and lower energy consumption within existing facilities. Being closer to sites outside Montreal shortens response times and reduces travel costs, while also making on-site training easier. Bécancour is an economic driver for all of Quebec: located at the heart of a transforming industrial zone, near the port and energy infrastructures, and at the centre of the Vallée de la transition énergétique (VTE), the location supports the growth of local businesses and the creation of skilled jobs.
Nexans has announced the signature of an agreement to acquire 100% of the share capital of Electro Cables Inc. (“Electro Cables”). Founded in 1985 and headquartered in Trenton, Ontario, Canada, Electro Cables is a family-owned business specializing in low-voltage cables. The company is recognized for its strong expertise in high added value solutions in adjacent to cable businesses and is supported by a robust technology platform that fully complements Nexans’ positioning in Canada.
EB Horsman is pleased to announce the appointment of Cory Carter as Branch Manager of their Victoria location. With over two decades of experience in the electrical, lighting, and retail industries, Cory brings a proven track record of leadership, sales growth, and customer relationship management. Throughout his career, he has built a reputation for delivering exceptional service, developing strong partnerships, and leading teams to success across a variety of markets. Cory’s extensive background includes key roles with Guillevin, Bartle & Gibson, Illuminations Lighting, McLaren Lighting, and Sport Chek, where he developed expertise in commercial and industrial sales, account management, and operational excellence. Known for his collaborative leadership style and results-driven approach, Cory combines technical insight with a customer-first mindset, qualities that align perfectly with EB Horsman’s values and vision for continued growth.
The Government of Canada is taking action to build a clean, affordable and economically competitive future for all Canadians. Modernizing legislation and delivering programs to enable tenants, homeowners, building operators, manufacturers and industrial facilities to choose energy-efficient equipment and technologies helps them save money and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. To that end, amendments to modernize the Energy Efficiency Act were introduced in the Senate. First passed in 1992, the Act aims to reduce the overall energy consumption of energy-using products and allow consumers to make informed purchasing decisions. Since 1995, Canadian households, businesses and industries have saved over $110 billion as a result of regulations under the Act. It is estimated that the Canadian industrial sector will see annual savings of $743 million in 2030, thanks to regulations already in place.
Schneider Electric Canada has announced the inauguration of a new $20M state-of-the-art Albesol facility in Mississauga, Ontario. Launching on November 20, the new location marks a key milestone in their shared mission to strengthen Canada’s energy infrastructure and supply chain resilience. The new facility is set to expand its workforce from 28 to 50 employees over the coming year and will specialize in the manufacturing and assembly of medium-voltage switchgear—critical for electricity distribution. In addition, the site will produce modular electrical cabinets and heavy industrial process drives, essential for advancing process electrification and integrating power and process systems to meet Canada’s growing electrification demands.
Gescan is pleased to welcome Gannon Corrigan to the team as their new District Manager – Lower Mainland, reporting to Ryan Peever, VP of Sales. Gannon will be based out of Gescan’s Coquitlam Branch. Gannon brings with him over 15 years of experience in Parts Operations and Sales. Throughout his career, Gannon has consistently combined operational efficiency with a strong sales approach to enhance customer relationships and drive revenue growth.
Festo Canada is thrilled to announce that Cybertech Automation has joined the Festo Certified System Integrator Program! As a certified partner, they bring exceptional automation expertise and will integrate Festo’s cutting-edge solutions to help businesses achieve maximum efficiency and innovation. Together, they are excited to push the boundaries of automation technology and deliver world-class solutions to customers across industries. Welcome aboard, Cybertech Automation!
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:
On October 15, Energy and Resources Minister Colleen Young visited Foran Mining Corporation’s (Foran) Exploration Warehouse in Saskatoon. Foran’s McIlvenna Bay mine in northeastern Saskatchewan is expected to begin production of copper and zinc at a commercial scale in mid-2026. McIlvenna Bay is a key project for the diversification of Saskatchewan’s mining sector and is playing an important role in working toward the goals detailed in the province’s Critical Minerals Strategy.
Pilz Canada is excited to welcome Kinetiq Industries Inc as an Official System Integrator! This strategic partnership represents a key step forward in their mission to advance industrial automation and safety across Canada. With Kinetiq’s expertise and Pilz’s innovative technologies, they are poised to deliver smarter, safer, and more efficient solutions to their clients. Stay tuned for more updates as they launch this dynamic collaboration!
ABB has announced that it is accelerating the development of gigawatt scale next-generation data centers in collaboration with NVIDIA. Innovation will focus on the development and deployment of cutting-edge power solutions needed to create high-efficiency, scalable power delivery for future AI workloads. The research and development projects will support NVIDIA’s planned introduction of 800 VDC power architecture for 1 megawatt server racks. Delivering this level of power efficiently requires major advancements in power distribution technologies and architecture. Future data center power architectures will combine a medium voltage (MV) uninterruptible power supply (UPS) with direct current (DC) power distribution to the server room using solid-state power electronics devices.
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.
EB Horsman & Son is pleased to announce the promotion of Adam Dries to Regional Vice President for Alberta & Midwest. With over two decades of experience in the electrical industry, Adam has been a driving force in their expansion across Western Canada. Since joining EB Horsman & Son as District Manager for Alberta, he has played an integral role in shaping the company’s presence in the province and beyond. His leadership has guided the successful openings of their Edmonton and Calgary branches, supported the seamless integrations of Intec Controls and MCL, and driven strategy east of the Rockies to build new opportunities for growth. Adam has also been instrumental in hiring and developing top talent and championing the planning and launch of their Alberta Distribution Centre (DC2) in 2024—an important milestone in EB Horsman’s ongoing investment in the region.
Sonepar proudly announces the consolidation of their Ontario businesses from five brands to two. Aztec, Dixon and MGM will rebrand as a new and refreshed Dixon. Electrozad and Sesco will carry forward the new Electrozad brand. “Through many years of continued growth and acquisitions at Sonepar Canada, we have reached an exciting point in Ontario where we can make changes to our overall brand structure to continue advancing our best-in-class experience for our customers, vendors and associates,” stated Sonepar Canada President Serge Leblanc. “The alignment of Ontario from five distinct brands to two will allow us to leverage our size and shared knowledge to propel the business forward. We are excited for the growth and synergy this alignment will allow us to bring to market in Ontario.” Sonepar Ontario President James Taylor added. Brand alignment is expected to take place at the beginning of November. Customers and vendors will be kept informed of changes which may affect them directly. Further details can be found on the operating
Please join Noramco in welcoming Jonathan Shortland as their new Account Manager, OEM – Ontario. Jonathan brings over 11 years of global sales and business development experience across SaaS, consumer packaged goods, hospitality, design, technology, and electrical trades. He began his career in New Zealand with Coca-Cola Europacific Partners, managing national key accounts and leading high-performing teams, and has since built a strong track record in Canada driving client relationships, growth strategies, and revenue results. Known for his adaptability, leadership, and ability to exceed targets, Jonathan brings an international perspective and proven success that will be an asset in supporting Noramco’s OEM customers across Ontario.
This project is funded [in part] by the Government of Canada.
Ce projet est financé [en partie] par le gouvernement du Canada.
