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Update to ISA/IEC 62443 Standards Addresses Organization-Wide Cybersecurity in Industrial and Critical Infrastructure Operations

February 5, 2025 Update to ISA/IEC 62443 Standards The International Society of Automation (ISA) — the leading professional society for automation — has announced the publication of ANSI/ISA-62443-2-1-2024, Security for Industrial Automation and Control Systems. It is the latest update to the ISA/IEC 62443 series of standards, the widely used global consensus-based automation and control systems cybersecurity standards. Addressing cybersecurity on…

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Hammond Manufacturing Announces Partnership with Tech-Reps to Expand Rack Mounting Solutions Representation

February 3, 2025 Hammond Manufacturing (www.hammfg.com), a global leader in enclosure and rack mounting solutions, is pleased to announce its new partnership with Tech-Reps (www.tech-reps.net), a premier manufacturers’ representative firm based in Omaha, Nebraska. This collaboration will enhance Hammond’s presence across Missouri, Southern Illinois, Kansas, Nebraska, and Iowa by leveraging Tech-Reps’ extensive industry expertise and…

EECOL Electric Acquires Industrial Software Solutions to Offer Fully Integrated Electrical and Automation Solutions
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EECOL Electric Acquires Industrial Software Solutions to Offer Fully Integrated Electrical and Automation Solutions

January 31, 2025 EECOL Electric, a leading electrical solutions provider, has acquired Industrial Software Solutions (ISS), an exclusive distributor of AVEVA’s industrial automation software solutions in Western Canada and the Pacific Northwest. “We’re thrilled to partner with ISS to deliver integrated electrical and automation solutions to the manufacturing industry. This collaboration will significantly expand the…

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CADDi Joins Google Cloud Partner Advantage to Drive Data-Driven Innovation in Manufacturing

January 30, 2025 Collaboration empowers manufacturers to streamline document management, enhance collaboration, and unlock greater operational efficiencies CADDi, a leading AI data platform for manufacturers, recently announced that it has joined Google Cloud Partner Advantage as a Partner Level partner for Google Cloud in the Build Engagement Model, enabling manufacturers to streamline operations and unlock…

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BWXT Enters Agreement to Acquire Kinectrics, a Leading Service Provider to the Global Nuclear Market

January 27, 2025 BWX Technologies, Inc. recently announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Kinectrics, Inc., for approximately US$525 million, including assumption of Kinectrics’ net pension and debt liabilities, and estimated transaction expenses. Kinectrics is a leader in providing lifecycle management services for the global nuclear power and transmission and distribution markets,…

Exciting Leadership Announcement: Gary Martins Joins Weidmuller Canada as Managing Director
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Exciting Leadership Announcement: Gary Martins Joins Weidmüller Canada as Managing Director

January 20, 2025 Gary Martins Joins Weidmüller Canada as Managing Director Weidmüller Group is delighted to announce the appointment of Gary Martins as the new Managing Director for Canada. Gary brings an impressive 28 years of experience in the automation industry, making him the ideal leader to drive Weidmüller Canada’s growth and innovation. Gary’s distinguished…

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Matthias Lapp Focuses on Role as CEO, Michael Seddig Heads EMEA Region

January 16, 2025 LAPP strengthens global and regional management Going forward, Matthias Lapp will devote his full attention to his duties as CEO of LAPP Group: He will hand over his role as CEO of the important EMEA region (Europe, Middle East, Africa) to Michael Seddig with effect from April 1, 2025. Seddig has been…

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ABB Expands Residential Energy Management Portfolio in North America with Lumin Acquisition

January 14, 2025 ABB announced on January 14 the acquisition of Lumin, a U.S.-based pioneer and leading provider of responsive energy management systems, to expand its home energy management capabilities in the North American residential sector. The acquisition follows a strategic minority investment by ABB into the company in 2023. Financial terms of the transaction…

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ABB Teams Up with Black Box Innovations to Expand Electric Vehicle Energy Management System Accessibility Across Canada

November 27, 2024 ABB Teams Up with Black Box Innovations The focus on reducing greenhouse gas emissions across North America is driving the transition to electric vehicles (EV) and efforts to decarbonize light-duty vehicle fleets, accelerating the need for reliable and convenient residential and commercial EV charging infrastructure. To support sustainability goals and enhance the…

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FANUC Canada Celebrates Grand Opening of New Headquarters

November 26, 2024 By Tanya Proietti, Marketing Communications & ASI Sales Program Manager – Int. Subsidiaries In a grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony, FANUC unveiled its new Canadian Headquarters in Mississauga, Ontario to industry partners, customers and media on November 21. The new facility, which will serve as a hub for cutting-edge robotics technology, hosted over…

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Ontario Returning Over $2.5 Billion to Workers and Businesses Through Fee Reductions and WSIB Rebates

November 26, 2024 Province putting more money back into workers’ pockets while keeping costs down for employers The Ontario government is keeping costs down for workers and businesses by giving back over $2.5 billion by rebating Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) surpluses to hundreds of thousands of safe employers, reducing business premium rates and investing in keeping workers…

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Hammond Is Having a Black Friday Sale on Black NWC Cabinets

November 26, 2024 UL2416 Type 12 rated to 350 lbs (158 kg). Seismic rated to 200 lbs (90.72 kg). Black Friday Sale: Channel Partner’s receive 50% off RAL9005 Black “F” and “N” versions valid November 27-December 6, 2024. Hammond Manufacturing has announced a special offer, available for a limited time. For 10 days only, starting…

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Ontario Appoints New CEO for Skilled Trades Ontario

November 6, 2024 Province thanks outgoing CEO Melissa Young for her leadership in standing up the Agency The Ontario government is appointing Candice White as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for Skilled Trades Ontario (STO), effective November 25, 2024. Ms. White will continue to deliver on STO’s mandate to grow Ontario’s skilled trades workforce,…

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ABB and NIEDAX Group Announce the Completion of Their Joint Venture with the Incorporation of Abnex Inc.

November 4, 2024 ABB has completed its previously announced 50-50 joint venture with Niedax Group ABB has completed its previously announced 50-50 joint venture with Niedax Group. The Abnex Inc. joint venture will diversify solutions and drive opportunities in the growing North American cable management market. Integrating ABB’s Installation Products division’s engineering and manufacturing capabilities into Niedax Group will…

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A New Era Begins: Humber College Transforms into Humber Polytechnic

September 6, 2024 By Aaron Rathbone on August 29, 2024 Empowering the future workforce through changing times In late August 2023, Humber set out on an ambitious journey to redefine itself and what post-secondary education could look like in 2030 and beyond. This journey was called Humber Inspired and included discussions with more than a thousand people, including…