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Manufacturer’s Automation Inc. (M.A.P.P.) are excited to announce their new series of Balluff virtual webinars.
The world of industry will not be able to meet in Hannover this year. Comprehensive travel restrictions, bans on group gatherings and a prohibition decree in the Hannover region make it impossible to stage HANNOVER MESSE. At the same time, the corona crisis is affecting the economy, and the manufacturing industry – HANNOVER MESSE’s core clientele – is already struggling with serious consequences of the pandemic.
Vanco Electrical Solutions is thrilled to announce that they have partnered with WAGO, making their full line of innovative spring‑pressure connection and automation products available online at vancoelectrical.com. From their groundbreaking Push‑in CAGE CLAMP technology to flexible I/O systems, WAGO has built a reputation for reliability and ease of use across industries. Whether you’re wiring a control panel or automating a building, you’ll find faster installations, vibration‑proof performance, and easy maintenance access in your operation in every WAGO component.
Eaton is pleased to announce the appointment of Aditya Ramesh to the position of Product Manager, Panelboards and Switchboards, Electrical Sector – Canada, effective November 1, 2019. Aditya will be responsible for leading product development and sales strategies for the Canadian market. He will be based in Eaton’s Milton plant and will work closely with design engineering and manufacturing to meet the unique requirements of the Canadian commercial, residential and industrial markets.
Hoskin Scientific (“Hoskin”), has completed the acquisition of Westech Industrial (“Westech”). The transaction closed on January 30, 2026. Based in Calgary, Westech is a national expert in industrial instrumentation and integrated process solutions, serving Canadian industry for more than 60 years. The company provides a comprehensive portfolio of analytical instruments, flame and gas detection systems, and custom engineered technologies. With five locations across Canada, Westech supports critical sectors—including Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, Food & Beverage, Pharmaceutical, and Municipal markets—through its deep application expertise, exclusive vendor partnerships, and high touch technical service model. Recognized for its customer centric culture and strong reputation coast to coast, Westech consistently delivers innovative and reliable solutions that enhance safety, performance, and operational efficiency for industrial operators.
Allied Electronics & Automation continues to expand its roster of more than 500 world-class suppliers in April, adding to its available inventory of industrial components and supplies including industrial controls, cleaning and maintenance products and electronic components.

Congratulations to Ray Brown on his promotion to National Advisor, Strategic Projects! Over the past six years, Ray has played a key role in establishing and growing Noramco’s Strategic Projects business. In his new national role, he will focus on mentoring and developing their Strategic Projects team while supporting major project initiatives across Canada. Read More…

Electro-Federation Canada (EFC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Patrick McManus as President & CEO, effective October 13, 2026. McManus will succeed Carol McGlogan, who is retiring following 10 years with EFC. McGlogan will remain with the organization through the end of 2026 to support a smooth leadership transition. McManus is an experienced association… 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.

A few years ago, the focus was on digital transformation itself. Organizations were asking whether they should invest, where to begin, and how quickly they could justify the cost. Today, the debate is largely over. According to Rockwell Automation’s 11th annual State of Smart Manufacturing Report, 90% of manufacturers now say digital transformation is necessary… Read More…

The industrial greenhouse sector in Canada is booming, driven by the growing demand for fresh, locally grown produce available year-round. However, this growth comes with a major challenge: energy consumption. Lighting, heating, ventilation, irrigation, and automation are all significant cost factors for greenhouse operators. In some facilities, energy expenses can account for 30 to 40%… Read More…
This project is funded [in part] by the Government of Canada.
Ce projet est financé [en partie] par le gouvernement du Canada.
