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March 13, 2019
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Legrand

Siemens completes acquisition of Russelectric

“The synergies are significant and we look forward to seeing them come to life,” says Dorian Alexandrescu, president and CEO of Russelectric.


EFC names Ekaterina Lutovinova controller

Lutovinova is an accounting professional with more than 13 years’ experience in financial management and analysis.


LEDs save costs for new Buy-Low Foods store in Langdon, Alta.

Electrical designer Dan Melchior developed the store’s lighting plan with CDm2 Lightworks and sourced products from Wesco.


Sonepar promotes Kevin Bain to lead Dixon Electric

Bain was one of Dixon’s owners before Sonepar acquired it and he has been with the company for more than 25 years.
 
 
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    Artificial intelligence (AI) could transform electrical safety

    AI has already represented a significant game-changer for many businesses. From a safety viewpoint, its ability to learn a task could be of great assistance. » Read More

    Former Cree CEO Chuck Swoboda joins Anixter board

    Swoboda led Cree as CEO and chair until 2017, when he retired for health reasons. He joins Anixter’s board concurrently with former Walmart president Bill Simon. » Read More
     
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    CBS ArcSafe introduces RSA-224 for remote busway plug actuation

    The portable actuator allows technicians to remotely close or trip a busway plug from a safe distance of up to 300 ft, while stationed outside the arc flash boundary. » Read full article

    FCA restyles Ram 1500 for 2019

    The pickup has a maximum overall payload of 1,043 kg, trailer towing capacity of 5,783 kg and storage capacity of 151.1 L. » Read full article
     
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    Alberta Electrical Association

    AEA Learning Expo

    Date & Location: March 26 • Lethbridge, Alta.
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    DesignLights Consortium Annual Stakeholder Meeting

    Dates & Location: April 1 - 3 • St. Louis, Mo.
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    ICT Canada Conference & Expo – Presented by BICSI

    Dates & Location: April 8 - 10 • Toronto » More Info