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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.
Littelfuse, Inc., an industrial technology manufacturing company empowering a sustainable, connected, and safer world, recently announced the completion of its acquisition of Carling Technologies, Inc..
True North Solutions is proud to announce that Ed Smyth has accepted the position of Business Development Manager for US Operations.
Alithya Group inc. is proud to announce the acquisition of the Askida group of companies. Askida is a firm specializing in software quality assurance and application development and modernization. Over the past twenty years, the firm of some 110 professionals, operating in Quebec and Ontario, has developed a solid reputation for supporting major clients in the delivery of critical business solutions.
Intralec is pleased to announce the promotion of Trevor Doherty, a Sales Representative for the past 10+ years, to Sales Manager, recognizing his strong performance, leadership qualities, and continued commitment to customer success. In his new role, Trevor will continue to serve his established territory of Kitchener, Waterloo, Guelph, and the Northwest GTA, while taking on expanded responsibilities. In addition to managing his regional accounts, Trevor will provide increased support to Intralec’s head office distributors and play a key role in supporting and mentoring the broader sales team.
The Canadian Apprenticeship Forum-Forum Canadien sur l’Apprentissage (CAF-FCA) has announced a task force to develop a national strategy for women in trades.

Westburne is proud to announce the appointment of Tony Nguyen as General Manager, Westburne Ontario, effective May 13, 2026. Tony brings nearly 20 years of experience in the Electrical and Construction industries, including more than a decade with Westburne. Throughout his career, he has built deep expertise in sales leadership across the Commercial and Industrial… Read More…

Please join Carlo Gavazzi Canada in welcoming Serge Tankam, MBA as their new Regional Sales Manager – Quebec! Serge has more than 12 years of international experience as a bilingual sales manager, with solid expertise in the deployment of go-to-market strategies in the regulatory, defence and telecommunications sectors. He stands out for his ability to… 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.
Visit Weidmuller’s Industrial IoT Portfolio.

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.

In November 2025, NOARK Electric was presented with an opportunity that would test not only its capabilities, but its agility, coordination, and decision-making under pressure. A global technology and social media company—rapidly expanding its AI infrastructure—issued a request for quotation for pad-mounted transformers and switchboards. The scope was significant: a multi-million-dollar order tied to a… Read More…

Waiting until a physical prototype fails is an expensive mistake. At Design Systems Canada (DSC), they help their partners avoid these setbacks by using advanced digital testing. One of the most valuable tools in their arsenal is Finite Element Analysis (FEA). While it sounds technical, its purpose is simple. It allows them to predict how… Read More…
This project is funded [in part] by the Government of Canada.
Ce projet est financé [en partie] par le gouvernement du Canada.
