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Avidbots Corp. today announced that Compass Group has purchased the Neo self-driving floor cleaning robot to enhance cleaning productivity and performance for their clients. The initial deployment is through the Eurest Services facilities management company for their education-based clients with deployment to other business units in 2018.
Please join EB Horsman in welcoming Dennis Massey as their new Prince George Branch Manager. Dennis brings over 25 years of experience in the electrical and industrial supply industry, with a strong background in branch management, sales, procurement, and customer relations. From leading as a Branch Manager at Nedco to driving success at Mac’s II Agencies, Dennis has built a strong foundation in the electrical industry. His ability to manage branch operations, negotiate with suppliers, and develop high-performing teams has ensured outstanding client service in Northern BC. With extensive experience in distributor and contractor sales, account management, and project quotations, he brings a wealth of industry knowledge and relationships to this leadership role. Dennis is not only a technical expert but also an exceptional leader. His previous experience will support EB Horsman as they advance towards their strategic vision of operational excellence and customer satisfaction. Dennis will be working closely with Grant, their Northern BC District Manager, and the Prince George team to ensure a smooth transition. Grant will continue to provide regional support while focusing on district-wide initiatives—helping to drive continued success across all EB Horsman’s Northern BC branches. EB Horsman is excited to welcome Dennis to their team and look forward to the leadership and experience he brings to Prince George.
Solace Corporation, creators of PubSub+, an advanced event broker technology that enables smart data movement, today announced a strategic business alliance with NEC Corporation, a leading global systems integrator, to accelerate NEC’s data connectivity solutions.
Westburne is pleased to announce that Andrew Thurlow has been promoted to the newly created position of National Automation Manager reporting to Dave Syer, Vice President, Westburne.
Industrial companies are taking smart manufacturing strategies from the whiteboard to the production floor to bring new value to their operations. To help executives keep current with technologies and trends that can accelerate their digital transformation, Rockwell Automation is launching an executive podcast series, “State of the Industry: Your Guide to the Future of Smart Manufacturing.” The podcast is available on iTunes.
A rapidly transforming industry sparked IMTS 2018 – The International Manufacturing Technology Show, to set all-time records for show metrics. The 32nd edition of the show drew a record registration of 129,415 people and featured 1,424,232 sq. ft. of exhibit space representing 2,123 booths and 2,563 exhibiting companies.

Please join ECS Electrical Cable Supply in congratulating Hossein K Mohseni on his promotion to Chief Executive Officer! Hossein’s journey with ECS began in 1998 in their warehouse. Over nearly three decades, he has grown alongside the company, building his leadership through dedication, discipline, and a deep commitment to their people and customers. From frontline… Read More…

The Canadian Mechanical and Plumbing Expo (CMPX) is Canada’s major industry event for HVACR and plumbing professionals. Held every two years, CMPX brings together the entire value chain — from manufacturers, contractors, and wholesalers to engineers, architects, educators, and students — to innovate, explore, connect, and learn. CMPX is proudly co-produced by the Heating, Refrigeration… 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.

When you’re trying to keep an electrical job moving, you don’t have time for long lead times or wrestling with a box in the field. Panelboards should be the easy part: available when you need them, straight-forward to install, and reliable once they’re in. That’s why E.B. Horsman & Son is proud to carry Siemens… Read More…

Industrial systems create large volumes of data as they implement predictive maintenance and automation. Global data generation reached 181 zettabytes (ZB) in 2025, with estimates predicting 221ZB in 2026. Moving all that data to the cloud can overwhelm networks and slow response times. The latency of round-trip data to the cloud can range from tens… Read More…
This project is funded [in part] by the Government of Canada.
Ce projet est financé [en partie] par le gouvernement du Canada.
