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TURCK Canada Announces the Appointment of Brad Hammer as President of TURCK Canada

TURCK Canada is pleased to announce the appointment of Brad Hammer as President of TURCK Canada Inc., effective September 8, 2026. Brad brings more than 25 years of experience in the industrial automation industry and joins TURCK Canada from Phoenix Contact Canada, where he most recently served as Vice President of Sales. Brad succeeds Mark and Stephen Boehmer, whose leadership has helped shape TURCK Canada for more than 43 years. Mark and Steve will remain involved during the transition to ensure a smooth handover.

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Laurentide Controls Becomes the Exclusive Distributor of ValvTechnologies Products in Eastern Canada

Laurentide Controls is proud to announce a strategic partnership with ValvTechnologies, a recognized expert in the design and manufacturing of valve solutions for some of the most demanding industrial environments. Through this agreement, Laurentide Controls becomes the exclusive distributor of ValvTechnologies products in Eastern Canada, further strengthening its ability to provide customers with specialized solutions designed for critical applications and severe-service environments. This new collaboration expands Laurentide Controls’ solutions portfolio by adding several advanced technologies specializing in severe isolation services, the offering incorporates several advanced technologies, including V-Series metal-seated ball valves, IsoTech parallel slide gate valves, and automated valve assemblies. These solutions are engineered to deliver exceptional performance in environments where reliability, safety, and durability are essential.

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Government of Canada Invests CAD $195 Million in Xanadu to Build Up Advanced Quantum Manufacturing in Canada

On August 28, 2026, the Honourable Evan Solomon, Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario, announced a federal investment of $195 million, through the Strategic Response Fund, in Xanadu Quantum Technologies’ $893 million project to expand its research and development facility and establish advanced manufacturing capabilities in Canada. Canada is building the capacity to compete in the industries of the future. This project will create 275 high-quality jobs and add the specialized facilities needed to develop, manufacture and commercialize quantum technologies in Canada. It will also support partnerships with Canadian research institutions and small and medium-sized businesses, helping turn more Canadian ideas into Canadian products and jobs.

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Mackinnon Magnetics Announces New Partnership with TMC Sales Inc

MacKinnon Magnetics is proud to welcome TMC Sales Inc as their newest agency partner, representing them throughout Manitoba and Northwestern Ontario, including Thunder Bay, Dryden, Fort Frances, Red Lake, and Kenora. With their extensive experience in the electrical industry and commitment to exceptional customer service, TMC Sales will help them strengthen their local support and make MacKinnon Magnetics Canadian-made dry-type transformers even more accessible throughout the region. MacKinnon Magnetics is excited to work with the entire TMC Sales team as they continue expanding their representation across Canada!

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Walker Panels & Inclined Elevation: Partnership Highlight

Walker Panels would love to shine some light on one of their most frequent partners, Inclined Elevation! Their lifts help users get the most out of their gorgeous property, and elevate the possibilities of rural living (pun intended). This year, they have worked hard to redesign the lift panels, to minimize the possibility of signal malfunctions, and put emphasis on a strong and safe lift experience. Walker Panels would like to thank Inclined Elevation for their continued partnership and support as they continue to expand further into Western Canada!

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MacKinnon Magnetics Announces Resilient Sales Corporation as Their Newest Sales Agency Partner

MacKinnon Magnetics is pleased to welcome Resilient Sales Corporation as their newest sales agency partner. Resilient Sales will represent MacKinnon Magnetics across Northeastern Ontario, including the Districts of Muskoka and Parry Sound. Key markets include Sudbury, North Bay, Timmins, Kirkland Lake, Sault Ste. Marie, Huntsville, Bracebridge and Parry Sound. This partnership expands MacKinnon Magnetics regional presence and strengthens the sales and technical support available to customers seeking dependable, Canadian-made dry-type transformer solutions.

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Canada Controls Announces the Grand Opening of Their New Edmonton Branch

Canada Controls is excited to officially celebrate the Grand Opening of their new branch in Edmonton, Alberta! Join them on September 10th from 10 AM–4 PM as they welcome customers, partners, and friends to their newest location. Come meet the team, connect with their industry partners, and enjoy some great food. Most importantly, Canada Controls wants to take this opportunity to thank you for your continued support and celebrate this exciting new chapter with you.

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ATS Industrial Automation Cambridge Recognized as a Rockwell Automation Gold Partner

A great milestone for ATS Industrial Automation Cambridge: being recognized as a Rockwell Automation Gold Partner. This achievement underscores the strength of their collaboration and shared focus on advancing automation excellence for their customers.

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Mac’s II Agencies Expands Industrial Portfolio with 5 Hubbell Brands

Mac’s II Agencies is expanding its electrical portfolio across British Columbia and Yukon with five major brands from Hubbell, enhancing their ability to support hazardous location and industrial project business with reliable, field proven solutions for demanding environments. From explosion proof distribution equipment and industrial lighting to the connectors, glands, and hardware that tie an industrial installation together, these additions broaden the options available to industrial customers in BC, backed by Mac’s II Agencies’ technical expertise and proven project support.

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Electra Sales Announces New Representation for MacKinnon Magnetics

Electra Sales is incredibly pleased to announce that they are now representing MacKinnon Magnetics. MacKinnon Magnetics is a Canadian-owned and operated transformer manufacturer, proudly designing and building their products right here in Concord, Ontario. From engineering and assembly to testing and quality control, everything they do happens locally — under one roof, by a team that takes real pride in their work. Being Made in Canada isn’t just a label for them. It’s a commitment to craftsmanship, accountability, and reliability. Customers know exactly where their products come from, who built them, and the standards they’re built to meet. It’s a way of working that delivers confidence, consistency, and a partnership their customers can rely on.

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Siemens Expands Saskatoon R&D Hub to Advance Industrial AI in Semiconductor Design

Siemens has announced a major expansion of its Saskatoon research and development hub, strengthening Siemens’ EDA business within Siemens Digital Industries Software to support rising global demand for advanced semiconductor and artificial intelligence technologies. The expansion adds 10,000 square feet at the Innovation Saskatchewan Research and Technology Park, bringing the site to approximately 45,000 square feet and enabling continued growth in AI software development for next-generation chip design.

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Festo Canada Announces Amiko Control Systems as a New Member of the Festo Certified System Integrator Program

Festo Canada is thrilled to announce that Amiko Control Systems 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.

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Breaking Ground on Meta’s First Data Center in Canada

Meta is breaking ground on a new 1GW Data Center in Sturgeon County, Alberta — their first data center in Canada and 33rd in their global fleet. This data center will be optimized for Meta’s AI workloads, helping bring to life the technologies that billions around the world use to connect, fund communities, grow businesses, and experience the power of their wearables.

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Government of New Brunswick: Energy Pilot Project Planned with Siemens Canada for Correctional Centre to Ensure Its Building Systems Are Sustainable & Energy Efficient

The Government of New Brunswick and Siemens Canada are partnering on an energy audit and optimization at the Southeast Regional Correctional Centre. As part of a pilot project, Siemens will use traditional and digital approaches, including their Building X cloud-based software, to identify opportunities for improvement in operating and maintaining building management systems. The project is intended to optimize and restore performance of air handling units, heating, cooling and water systems, and lighting controls at the facility and monitor and sustain that performance going forward.

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Endress+Hauser Honors Inventors at the 2026 Innovators’ Meeting

At the 2026 Innovators’ Meeting in Basel, Endress+Hauser honored the company’s inventors. 294 initial applications filed with patent offices worldwide last year, 41 new products and R&D expenditure of 281.4 million euros underscore the company’s innovative strength. In total, more than 9,400 active patents and patent applications protect the company’s intellectual property. With its annual Innovators’ Meeting, Endress+Hauser honors the people behind its pioneering achievements. Developers from across the Group who have been involved in patent applications come together to exchange ideas and present their most notable inventions.

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Nedco Announces the Appointment of Adrian Agla as New Southwest District Manager

Nedco is pleased to announce the appointment of Adrian Agla as their new Southwest District Manager. Adrian will lead operations and drive sales performance across the Southwest district, partnering closely with their teams to support growth, strengthen customer relationships, and ensure continued success in the region. Adrian brings more than 20 years of experience in the electrical distribution industry, along with a strong track record in leadership, team development, and delivering customer-focused solutions. Nedco is excited to welcome Adrian to this role and look forward to the positive impact he will bring to the Southwest district.

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TURCK Canada Announces the Appointment of Brad Hammer as President of TURCK Canada

Laurentide Controls Becomes the Exclusive Distributor of ValvTechnologies Products in Eastern Canada

Government of Canada Invests CAD $195 Million in Xanadu to Build Up Advanced Quantum Manufacturing in Canada

Mackinnon Magnetics Announces New Partnership with TMC Sales Inc

Walker Panels & Inclined Elevation: Partnership Highlight

MacKinnon Magnetics Announces Resilient Sales Corporation as Their Newest Sales Agency Partner

Canada Controls Announces the Grand Opening of Their New Edmonton Branch

ATS Industrial Automation Cambridge Recognized as a Rockwell Automation Gold Partner

Mac’s II Agencies Expands Industrial Portfolio with 5 Hubbell Brands

Electra Sales Announces New Representation for MacKinnon Magnetics

Siemens Expands Saskatoon R&D Hub to Advance Industrial AI in Semiconductor Design

Festo Canada Announces Amiko Control Systems as a New Member of the Festo Certified System Integrator Program

Breaking Ground on Meta’s First Data Center in Canada

Government of New Brunswick: Energy Pilot Project Planned with Siemens Canada for Correctional Centre to Ensure Its Building Systems Are Sustainable & Energy Efficient

Endress+Hauser Honors Inventors at the 2026 Innovators’ Meeting

Nedco Announces the Appointment of Adrian Agla as New Southwest District Manager

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