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Editor's Note 
 
The September 2024 edition of Electrical Business Magazine has published, so keep an eye on your mailbox ... or visit ebmag.com and click “Magazine”, then “Digital Edition”.
- Anthony Capkun, Editor-Publisher
 
NEWS & STORIES 
 
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Cable-cutting makes a quantum leap at Lumen central distribution centre

Calling it a first in North America’s electrical industry, Sonepar inaugurated its automated cable cut and automated storage & retrieval system (ASRS) at Lumen’s central distribution centre (CDC) in Laval, Que. To support the integration of the new automation system, Lumen remodelled its CDC and expanded it by an additional 180,000 sq. ft.


Meet “Rehlko” – the new name for Kohler Energy

Kohler Energy—established as a separate, independent business back in May—has officially rebranded under its new corporate name: Rehlko (pron. “RELL-koh), an anagram of Kohler. Rehlko operates a portfolio of businesses including Power Systems, Engines, Uninterruptible Power, Home Energy, Clarke Energy, Curtis Instruments, and Heila Technologies.


 
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BC Electrical Association names Will Davis as successor

BC Electrical Association has appointed Will Davis as its new president & CEO effective October 1. He replaces outgoing president & CEO Barbette Igonia, who is retiring at the end of November after a career with BCEA spanning over 30 years. “After meeting Will, I knew the BCEA would be in great hands,” said Igonia. » Read more
 
 
 
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Over 170,000 EV chargers in limbo as Enel X Way exits North America

On October 2, owners of JuiceBox electric vehicle supply equipment were informed by Enel X Way North America of its decision to close its electric mobility business in the U.S. and Canada effective October 11. This leaves over 170,000 EV chargers across the U.S. and Canada without software support, rendering them largely inoperable, according to Electric Avenue, a Halifax-based provider of EV charging solutions. » Read more

Over $5 million heading to IBEW Local 773 to build facility and train electricians

IBEW Local 773 is on the receiving end of several million dollars from the Province of Ontario to both build a new training facility and train local electrical workers. The bulk of the funding will go toward building a new 24,000-sf training centre in Windsor. $763,410 will be used to train new electrical workers and connect apprentices with employers. » Read more

 
EVENTS 
 

Electricity Transformation Canada – CanREA

October 21-23, Calgary. Hosted by Canadian Renewable Energy Association. » More info

Lower Mainland Tradeshow – BC Electrical Association

October 22, Coquitlam, B.C. The tradeshow is followed by a reception hosted by BCEA and Electrical Contractors Association of BC. » More info

AD Electrical North American Meeting

October 28-30, Chicago, Ill. Electrical Business Magazine’s Anthony Capkun and Leslie Osborne will be there! » More info

Apprenticeship Summit – Skilled Trades Ontario

November 6, Etobicoke, Ont. The summit will focus on the importance of apprenticeship training in shaping the future of Ontario. » More info

EFC Ontario and Atlantic Region Holiday Receptions

November 28, Woodbridge, Ont., December 3, Halifax. Cocktails and networking hosted by Electro-Federation Canada. » More info

EDIST – Electricity Distributors Association

January 14-16, Markham, Ont. “EDIST” stands for Electricity, Distribution, Information Systems and Technology. » More info

IEEE IAS Electrical Safety Workshop

March 3-7, Jacksonville, Fla. The ESW provides a forum for changing and advancing the electrical safety culture. » More info

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