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Over 3/4 of small- to medium-business owners planning to exit

76% of these business owners are planning to exit their business in the coming decade. Finding a suitable buyer is one of the most common obstacles, but so is properly valuating the business or even just getting the business to run well without them. Selling or transitioning your contracting business is a big step, and you only get one chance. It pays to start early, plan thoroughly, and seek expert advice.


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New PHASE EV™ Generation 2 Commercial Charger Now Available

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OEC bolsters electrical and telecom capabilities with Primary majority ownership

OEC announced it has completed the purchase of a majority stake in Primary Engineering and Construction, which operates from 11 locations across Canada, and employs a team of over 450 specialists in electrical engineering, telecom, land development, and grid services.


Gescan now offers ABB motor control solutions in central Canada

Gescan has signed a distribution partnership with ABB Motion whereby the distributor will now offer ABB’s energy-efficient motor control solutions in Manitoba and Saskatchewan. As an authorized distributor, Gescan now offers ABB’s range of variable frequency drives covering industrial, machinery, water, and wastewater applications.


 
 
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Tools in the Trades boot camps help 1000+ take first steps into skilled trades

The latest season of the Tools in the Trades Boot Camp saw 1,089 participants engage in hands-on training, explore skilled trades career pathways, and connect with industry professionals. 71 of those participants have already secured employment, with more career opportunities in progress. » Read more
 
 
 
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Managers expect more electric vehicles in their fleets

Canada’s zero-emission vehicle market continues its upward trajectory, including among fleet operators, who are slowly transitioning their ICE (internal combustion engine) fleets to electric and hybrid electric.

In fact, a global survey conducted by Frost & Sullivan finds that while electric vehicle adoption rates vary by business and fleet type, most fleet managers expect a significant increase in the number of EVs entering their fleets over the next five years.

That transition comes with unique challenges that electrical professionals are well positioned to help solve.
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Ledvance Phase EV Gen 2, Level 2 commercial electric vehicle charger

The Gen 2 charger includes a suite of upgrades, says Ledvance, including selectable output settings from 8 A to 48 A (80 A expected later this year), Wi-Fi, Ethernet, Bluetooth, and RFID as standard, plus optional 4G module, ISO 15118, and credit card reader. » Learn more

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Mersen MDC15FH65 Series 1500VDC fuse holders for 20x65-mm fuses

The fuse holders are well-suited to applications such as DC distribution, cabling and bus, and auxiliary circuits, as well as electric vehicle charging, critical power, and UPS protection. » Learn more

 
NETWORKING & LEARNING 
 
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MCEE 2025

April 24-25, Montreal. Organizers call MCEE “Canada’s biggest mechanical, plumbing, hydronics, HVAC-R, electrical and lighting expo”. Electrical Business will be there! » More info

LightFair 2025 – Presented by Light + Building

May 4-8, Las Vegas. North America’s largest architectural and commercial lighting event is the “perfect blend of commercial and architectural lighting”, say organizers. » More info

EHRC’s Agents of Change

May 14, Toronto. EHRC’s flagship DEI event is open to everyone “within and beyond the electricity sector”. » More info

SUCCESSion: The Business of Selling your Business

May 21, Toronto. This one-day, conference-style event is perfect for company decision-makers as they embark on their own succession planning journeys. » More info

ECAA Annual Conference

May 22-25, Edmonton. Electrical Contractors Association of Alberta is hosting its annual conference at the JW Marriott (ICE District). » More info

EFC Annual Industry Conference

May 27-29, Niagara Falls, Ont. Electro-Federation Canada represents 200+ member companies that manufacture, distribute, market, and sell a range of electrical products. Electrical Business will be there! » More info

ECAO Annual General Meeting

June 5, Niagara Falls, Ont. “Mark your calendars and get ready for an insightful and engaging event!” says Electrical Contractors Association of Ontario. » More info

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