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June 5, 2019
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EASA 2019

ECA Ottawa past chair Wayne Crawford passes

Crawford was a leading local electrical contractor in the Ottawa market. In 1963, he founded C&M Electric, a family business now operated by his children.


VIDEO: Highlights from MCEE 2019

This short video of sights from the trade show floor looks back at this year’s expo and ahead to the 2021 edition at a new Montreal venue.


Where marketing intersects with corporate social responsibility

EFC’s annual marketing awards include a ‘social and sustainability’ category to highlight efforts in the realm of corporate social responsibility (CSR).


Brian Degen leads Specialized Power Solutions' commercial sales

In his new role, Degen will work to increase the company’s presence in British Columbia’s commercial construction market.


Global survey shows many facilities fail to conduct arc-flash hazard assessments

While 85% of respondents are familiar with standards for electrical safety, nearly 25% say they have never received related training at their workplace.


OmniCable reveals GTA branch team

The group includes Chris Bjorkman as director of market development and Damian Bennett and Jim Walsh as account managers, among others.
 
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FEATURED NEWS 
 
NRCan

Canadian-led consortium to develop tomorrow's electricity distribution

Natural Resources Canada’s (NRCan’s) Power Forward Challenge will see professionals in Canada and the U.K. collaborate on new ‘smart grid’ technologies. » Read full article
 
Products & Solutions 
 
RRS-3

RRS-3 LK enables arc-safe remote installation of circuit breakers

The single-application RRS allows technicians to install and remove ABB/BBC/ITE Type LK air circuit breakers from a safe distance of up to 300 ft away. » Read full article
TLL-500A

TLL-500A triple line lifter supports three phases of energized conductors

Configured horizontally or vertically, the TLL-500A supports a maximum load of 500 lb per position and maximum side load of 200 lb per position. » Read full article
 
 
EVENT CALENDAR 
 

CSA Annual Conference & Committee Week

Dates & Location: June 17 - 21 • Ottawa
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EASA Convention & Exposition

Dates & Location: June 29 – July 2 • Las Vegas, Nev.
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NETCO Annual Training Conference

Dates & Location: August 10 - 11 • Vancouver
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IEEE Petroleum & Chemical Industry Committee (PCIC) Conference

Dates & Location: September 9 - 11 • Vancouver
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National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA) Show

Dates & Location: September 14 - 17 • Las Vegas, Nev.
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