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Max USA Corp

Bob Holman now president of D.A.D. Sales

Bob has moved up from vice-president and sales manager to president at D.A.D. Sales—an electrical manufacturers sales agent in Alberta and Saskatchewan. “Bob Holman has always been a leader and mentor to the D.A.D. Sales team, and we value his continued leadership in his new role,” said Bonnie Youngs, vice-president.


IPEX forges ahead with customer service investments

IPEX continues to expand its warehousing and distribution facilities; its newest distribution centre in Middletown, Pa., is in an area currently serviced from the company’s DCs in Charlotte and Pineville, and Cincinnati... and even Ontario. “Opening in the Northeast not only allows us to better serve customers in the region,” said Alex Mestres, IPEX’s CEO, “[...] but also creates more flexibility at our other DCs so we can continue to improve service levels for our customers in other regions.”
 
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AARTech

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EVs and residential grids

Educating contractors on EVs and residential grids

“As customer demand grows for safer, smarter and more energy-optimized [electric vehicle] charging solutions, homeowners are turning to qualified electrical contractors, installers and homebuilders for EV charging infrastructure recommendations, as well as installation and maintenance best practices,” said Eaton’s Dan Carnovale. The company’s Experience Center helps educate electrical contractors on the latest technologies for home automation, connectivity and energy management. » Learn more
 
MORE NEWS AND STORIES 
 

Is Canada getting serious about mining cleantech minerals?

Ottawa is providing $5 million in funding to help establish processing and production at Vital Metals (Saskatoon, Sask.), Canada’s first rare earths producer, reports the Prime Minister’s Office. The manufacture of permanent magnets is the single-largest and most important end use for rare earth elements, says NRCan, and they’re necessary for electric vehicle motors and many cleantech applications. » Read more

Free training – National Energy Code for Buildings

NRCan’s Office of Energy Efficiency reports the availability of free, self-directed online courses on the 2020 National Energy Code of Canada for Buildings (NECB 2020). “If you work in the commercial or institutional buildings sector—especially if you’re a contractor or building designer—these courses are for you,” says NRCan. » Sign me up
 
PRODUCTS & SOLUTIONS 
 
FLIR

FLIR One Edge Pro wireless mobile IR camera

Unlike previous models, this thermal-visible camera for mobile devices does not need to be physically connected to its companion mobile device, nor does it have separate models for specific operating systems. In addition to the new hardware design, the user will find more software tools for conducting inspections, processing images, and creating reports. » Learn more
Greenlee

Greenlee overhead remote cable cutter

The ES20LXR allows access to hard-to-reach overhead areas. It weighs less than 5 lb with battery, has a 350-deg rotating head, and is designed to give the user “total operational control while cutting hard metals in utility distribution environments”. The universal remote with hand-held and remote usage settings is compatible with all Greenlee remote tools. » Learn more
 
Events 
 

IEEE IAS Electrical Safety Workshop

Dates & Location: March 13, Reno, Nevada » More info

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