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Festo is thrilled to announce that SPM Automation (Canada) Inc. 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. Together, they are excited to push the boundaries of automation technology and deliver high-performance solutions to customers across industries.
Schneider Electric has joined the newly formed ISA Global Cybersecurity Alliance as a Founding Member.
The current crisis has reiterated the importance of combining a personalized and digitalized marketing strategy to reach customers far and wide! Rittal System Ltd., Canada has been executing a truly integrated marketing strategy by combining the personal touch with the electronic media.
The Trio Power power supply with integrated electronic circuit breaker from Phoenix Contact is now also available as a 3-phase version. The third generation of Trio Power power supplies continues to set the new standard in machine building. The power supplies are compact, robust, reliable, and impress with their easy handling. The new three-phase power supplies with integrated multi-channel device protection feature a space-saving design and are now also available up to a 40 A nominal output current.
The most basic function of the majority of the products in any control cabinet is to connect logic or control to devices or instruments deployed in the field.
The Unifox-MP multifunctional pliers with ergonomic two-component handle combine six or seven functions in a single tool. They make it possible to not only grip, bend, and cut wires, but also to strip cables and crimp ferrules. Their angled tip can be used to easily pierce and deburr flush-mounted sockets. While the Unifox MP 6-1 can be used to cut cables without crushing, the Unifox-MP 7-1 has a diagonal cutter. This means that fine, medium-hard, and piano wires can be effortlessly cut to length. In addition, the pliers provide a crimping area for insulated ring cable lugs. The Unifox-Wrench pliers wrench combines the functions of pliers and a wrench. Ideal for gripping, holding, bending, and turning nuts and bolts, it offers continuous adjustment via push button and an integrated scale for quick and easy setting of the wrench size. The smooth gripping jaws, which can be moved in parallel, protect sensitive surfaces against damage. Thanks to the leverage ratio of greater than 10:1, the pliers wrench ensures a high clamping force and therefore a secure hold. The Unifox-LM “Linemans” combination pliers are ideal for gripping, bending, and twisting wires as well as for pin crimping uninsulated cable lugs. The ergonomic two-component handle ensures comfort, while the toothed gripping surfaces and the additional gripping area below the joint provide optimum grip. With the extra-long blades with a cutting hardness of 62-64 HRC, the Unifox LM offers optimum cutting performance and durability.

Great news at Westburne! They are proud to highlight several important appointments to their team in Quebec, which reflect the strength of their talent and their commitment to operational excellence. Congratulations to Steve Dyell, who has been appointed Regional Director for Abitibi, who will play a key role in the region’s development and performance. They… Read More…

EB Horsman is excited to announce that Travis Cook has been promoted to Area Manager, Northern Alberta, where he will provide leadership and strategic oversight across their Edmonton branch as well as their new Grande Prairie location, effective April 15th, 2026. Since joining EB Horsman in 2023, Travis has been a driving force behind the success… 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.

Every reliable electrical product begins with trusted parts. Intertek’s ETL Recognized Component certification helps manufacturers verify the safety and suitability of the electrical components and subassemblies used inside their end products, from power supplies and wiring to PCBs, plastics, and insulation systems. Every reliable electrical product begins with trusted parts. Intertek’s ETL Recognized Component certification… Read More…

Labeling cables and wires is a critical component in the identification, assembly, and repair of electrical control panels, wire harnesses, and data/ telecommunications systems. It is an upfront cost that saves time and labor expenses when changes or repairs need to occur to the systems you work on. After following the appropriate wire color codes, there… Read More…
This project is funded [in part] by the Government of Canada.
Ce projet est financé [en partie] par le gouvernement du Canada.
