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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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Ontario Building Fortress Am-Can to Grow the Economy for Am-Can Workers

January 17, 2025 Province can power shared economic growth and create jobs on both sides of the border On January 16, Premier Doug Ford outlined Ontario’s forthcoming Am-Can Growth Plan, which would build up advanced manufacturing supply chains in the United States and Canada as part of Fortress Am-Can to bring good jobs back home…

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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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HPS Smart Transformers – Maximize System Uptime

January 14, 2025 Discover the Future of Power Management with HPS Smart Transformers! In this video, Hammond Power Solutions introduce their HPS IIoT-enabled Smart Transformers. With real-time remote monitoring that enables predictive maintenance, these transformers provide crucial insights into transformer and electrical system health, helping you reduce downtime and extend equipment life. Learn how Hammond’s…

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Ontario Building Fortress Am-Can to Strengthen Security on Both Sides of the Border

January 14, 2025 Province’s strategic capabilities can enhance protection of land, air, Arctic and water On January 14, Premier Doug Ford outlined Ontario’s plan to strengthen security on land, water and in the air along the Canada-U.S. border, including protecting Arctic sovereignty, as a key component of Fortress Am-Can, a renewed strategic alliance between Canada…

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Will 2025 Mark the “Tipping Point” for Mine Electrification in North America?

January 14, 2025 By Sachin Jari, General Manager Mining North America, Process Industries, ABB Inc. New findings suggest strong near-term investment interest in mine electrification among North American companies Several months ago, I attended my fourth MINExpo International and couldn’t help but smile (somewhat righteously) at the overwhelming presence of attendees evaluating the latest ideas…

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Surge Protection Device SG13PA…RUL from LOVATO

January 13, 2025 LOVATO Electric expands its range of surge protection devices with the new SG13PA…RUL cULus certified, designed for the North American market Among the new offerings is the SA1F34A275R surge protection devices with an integrated fuse and “no leakage current” feature, combining the performance of both Type 1 and Type 2 surge protection devices in a…

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New FLO Chargers in Hay River, Northwest Territories

January 8, 2025 New FLO Chargers in Hay River, Northwest Territories The Town of Hay River in Canada’s Northwest Territories has its first DC Fast Charger with the installation and activation of two FLO 100kW SmartDC fast chargers and two FLO CoRe+ MAX level 2 chargers.   NT Energy deployed the stations as the latest addition…

Ontario Building Fortress Am-Can to Power Economic Prosperity in Canada and the United States
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Ontario Building Fortress Am-Can to Power Economic Prosperity in Canada and the United States

January 8, 2025 Province uniquely positioned to meet growing energy demand and create jobs on both sides of the border On January 8, Premier Doug Ford outlined Ontario’s plan to achieve Am-Can energy security and power economic growth on both sides of the border as part of Fortress Am-Can, a renewed strategic alliance between Canada…

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Why Smaller May Be Better: Unlocking the Benefits of Compact Enclosures

January 7, 2025 As industries embrace evolving technologies and the need for efficient space utilization, compact enclosures are taking centre stage. These smaller, space-saving units prove that when it comes to industrial automation, bigger isn’t always better. Combining adaptability, efficiency, and robust protection, compact enclosures are redefining modern production setups. In this article, Rittal explores…

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More Electric Drives, Less Pneumatics: What Does this Mean for the Power Supply?

January 7, 2025 The shift from pneumatic to electric drives is a well-known development in the industry. However, in recent years, this topic has gained significant momentum. This is due to the continuously increasing cost pressure and the ever-stricter requirements for CO2 reductions. In both areas, the advantages of electric solutions prevail. This blog article…

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Strategic Partnership Launched: SICK and Endress+Hauser Join Forces in Process Automation

January 7, 2025 SICK and Endress+Hauser are bringing their strategic partnership in process automation to life: SICK’s advanced gas analysis and flow measurement technology is now an integral part of Endress+Hauser’s comprehensive instrumentation portfolio. The collaboration is designed to offer customers in the process industry enhanced support in increasing plant efficiency, protecting the environment and…

Hammond Manufacturing Strengthens Western Canada Presence with Strategic Partnerships
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Hammond Manufacturing Strengthens Western Canada Presence with Strategic Partnerships

January 3, 2025 Hammond Manufacturing Company Limited’s Electrical Enclosures Division has announced two significant partnerships to enhance its market presence in Western Canada, effective January 6, 2025, with the addition of Sales Agents, Electra Sales and TMC Sales. These firms were selected based on their excellent, longstanding industry reputation and existing complementary product lines. Both…

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Digital Revolution in Transformer Substations

December 20, 2024 The energy sector is under a lot of pressure. German distribution grid operators need to get their infrastructure ready for the energy transition and fast. By 2030, some 80 percent of electricity is to be generated from renewable sources. A pilot project at naturenergie netze GmbH is demonstrating how transformer substations can…