ABB’s Installation Products Division in Canada has recently opened its newly expanded electrification products manufacturing facility in Pointe-Claire, Quebec. In addition to nearly doubling the size of the facility, ABB’s US$12 million investment creates 40 full-time jobs and doubles production capacity to help meet growing demand for electrical solutions used across North America.
RS is now an authorized distributor for Sifam Tinsley Instrumentation, a trusted supplier of high-quality electrical measuring instruments. Sifam Tinsley offers a variety of instrumentation solutions well-suited for use in a wide range of market segments, including the power and energy, food and beverage, pharmaceutical, information technology, chemical and petrochemical, oil and gas, automotive, transportation, textile, and industrial manufacturing industries.
Emerson is joining the Linux Foundation’s Margo, a new open-standard initiative designed to make edge applications, devices and orchestration software work together seamlessly across multi-vendor industrial automation environments. As process and discrete manufacturers implement enhanced digitalization, they encounter challenges at the edge due to multi-vendor and multi-technology devices, apps and orchestration environments that do not easily integrate. The Margo initiative addresses these challenges through the creation of practical reference implementation, open standards and testing toolkits.
Weidmuller Canada proudly opens its new Customer Experience Center at its headquarters in Markham, Ontario. This state-of-the-art 600 sq. ft. facility is designed to provide customers and distribution partners with an immersive, hands-on experience of Weidmuller’s latest products and solutions. Kevin Blair, National Sales Manager, expressed his excitement: “We are thrilled to offer this dedicated space. Our sales representatives can now invite customers into our facility to explore the extensive range of our offerings, particularly our Wire Processing Centre and Printers.”
Gescan is excited to announce it’s partnership with PataBid Quantify. PataBid is a Canadian company, with software built for contractors which integrates live supplier pricing, manual drafting, and AI technology with human expertise to maximize take offs and bidding. Patabid’s Quantify software will allow contractors to access live pricing from Gescan’s website when quoting, with a bill of material automatically generated based on the initial quote.
For end users wanting to incorporate more automation in their operations but lacking the in-house capability to make it happen, Festo Canada has a solution to overcome that barrier. The company’s new Certified System Integrator Program will match an end user with highly skilled system integrators, providing the validated know-how and expertise to turn the aspirational into the realizable. Advanced automation solutions offer great productivity-enhancing possibilities. Yet, the latest in componentry and control system concepts can make a project more daunting for many end users to implement.
Eascan Automation Inc. was proud to recently announce that it’s panel shop in WInnipeg, Manitoba is now QPS certified. With over 30 years in the business, Eascan’s commitment to quality and safety has always been it’s top priority. Achieving the QPS Product Safety Mark is a testament to the Eascan team’s dedication to meeting and exceeding industry standards.
August 27, 2024 Rexel Energy Solutions and ChargeLab have partnered to help Canadian businesses secure grant funding for up to 50% of the costs associated with purchasing and installing new electric vehicle chargers. This funding is available through the Zero Emission Vehicle Infrastructure Program (ZEVIP), administered by Natural Resources Canada. Applications for ZEVIP opened on July 2, 2024,…
August 27, 2024 AD Electrical – Canada has been on a roll since the month of July 2024, in terms of new member acquisitions for its #ADSTRONG distributor base. In this brief article, you will find a list of AD Electrical – Canada’s newest members to the AD family, as well as the announcement of each acquisition…
August 27, 2024 Vanco is thrilled to announce their rebranding from Vanco Electrical Supplies Ltd. to Vanco Electrical Solutions Ltd. This change is not just a shift in name but a reflection of their evolving mission and dedication to clients. Why the Change? “Vanco Electrical Supplies Ltd. has been a trusted name in the industry…
Rockwell Automation recently announced that Emmanuel Guilhamon was named vice president, Sustainability, effective July 1. In this role, Guilhamon is responsible for developing, leading, and executing Rockwell’s global sustainability strategy that is focused on delivering three outcomes: sustainable customers, a sustainable company, and sustainable communities. He leads the corporate sustainability team, which provides thought leadership and works with internal and external partners to align on and deliver the company’s Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) commitments and to facilitate the development of solutions that help manufacturers achieve their sustainability goals.
German sensor company SICK and the Swiss measurement and automation technology specialist Endress+Hauser have agreed on a strategic partnership. Endress+Hauser will take over worldwide sales and service of SICK’s process analyzers and gas flowmeters, with a joint venture to be established for their production and further development. The aim of the partnership is to provide customers with even better support in increasing their efficiency and sustainability.
Universal Robots, the Danish collaborative robot (cobot) company, has reached a new milestone, announcing that it has now launched over 500 products through its UR+ ecosystem. This marks a significant growth in the ecosystem since it started in 2016 with the ambition of making Universal Robots (UR) an open-source-like platform that would empower developers to create groundbreaking solutions. Now, the UR+ ecosystem offers a wide range of components, kits, applications and solutions within both hardware and software designed to meet various customer needs.
Vanco is thrilled to announce their rebranding from Vanco Electrical Supplies Ltd. to Vanco Electrical Solutions Ltd. This change is not just a shift in name but a reflection of their evolving mission and dedication to their clients. Vanco Electrical Supplies Ltd. has been a trusted name in the industry for years. However, as the industry advances, so do they. Their rebranding to Vanco Electrical Solutions Ltd. signifies their commitment to, not just supply, but also serve and provide innovative solutions. They aim to set themselves apart from conventional electrical supplier stores and be known for delivering comprehensive electrical service solutions tailored to their client’s needs.
Spartan Controls is pleased to announce the extension of its $2.5 million contribution agreement with the British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT). For 60 years, BCIT has been delivering flexible, relevant, and future-proof education that prepares learners to provide applied solutions to industry challenges. BCIT connects education, industry, and government in building an agile workforce.
Globalization, digitalization, new work, Internet of Things, new business models – our way of working, living and learning is changing rapidly. With SITRAIN, the future of learning begins today: SITRAIN stands for a modern learning culture that focuses on the needs of learners and the demands of innovative companies. For more effective, more flexible, more relevant and more continuous learning.
This project is funded [in part] by the Government of Canada.
Ce projet est financé [en partie] par le gouvernement du Canada.
