Control Techniques Celebrating 50 Years of Innovative Drive Technology

January 18, 2023 It all began in 1973… …when, in a rapidly emerging drives market, three men felt that the company they worked for wasn’t evolving or innovating fast enough and decided to do something about it.  KTK, named after its three founders, was born. The trio, Ken Briggs, Trevor Wheatley and Kevin Curran, established…

100 Years of Passion for Technology and Innovation at Phoenix Contact

Phoenix Contact is celebrating technological as well as personal connections from the 100 years of their company history January 17, 2023 They can do this because they connect people and technologies It is their conviction that innovation can only succeed by connecting the right people at the right time. So that many persons become one…

Hammond Power Solutions Increases Planned Capital Program

 

Hammond Power Solutions Inc. a leading manufacturer of dry-type transformers, power quality products and related magnetics, recently announced its intention to increase its planned capital program by approximately $40 million over two years.“HPS continues to experience a very favourable environment where the electrification of our economy continues to drive strong demand in our industry”, said Bill Hammond, CEO of HPS. 

 

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Endress+Hauser Customer Experience Centre Wins Rethinking The Future Award 2022

 

The Endress+Hauser Customer Experience Centre named winner of the Rethinking The Future Award 2022 in the Industrial (Built) category. Rethinking The Future is an annual architecture award program which aims to promote outstanding work in the field of architecture and design across the world. Over 1000+ registrations were received from more than 40 countries, spanning architecture, landscaping, urban design, product design, and interior design in ~50 categories.

 

 

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Omron Announces PPD Automation as Certified Systems Integrator Partner

 

An industry-leading automation solutions provider Omron Automation Americas welcomes new partner PPD Automation, which has been expanding its robotics solutions portfolio to incorporate Omron collaborative and mobile robots. A Quebec-based company with experience in control panel building, robotics, and Industry 4.0 solutions, PPD Automation’s mission is to turn a challenge into an advantage by helping customers increase production speed, reduce costs, and maintain the highest product quality.

 

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Endress+Hauser Supports Energy-Saving Targets

 

Endress+Hauser is pursuing the goal of using energy efficiently and economically at all of its buildings and plants. In view of the current challenges with gas and electricity supplies, over recent weeks the company has initiated a wide range of measures aimed at further reducing energy consumption. Nevertheless, a Christmas tree will shine once again in front of the company headquarters in Reinach, Switzerland.

 

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Electro-Federation Canada Held Their 12th Annual Future Forum with the Rheme ‘Innovation During Disruptive Times: Finding the Crossroads Between Talent and Technology’

 

Electro-Federation Canada held their 12th Annual Future Forum with the theme ‘Innovation During Disruptive Times: Finding the Crossroads Between Talent and Technology’ today. This popular electrical industry event was held virtually, and attracted a vast section of their membership to listen to a dynamic set of speakers and thought leaders who provided insight into the heartbeat of innovation, a refresh on technology and strategies to help understand the value of collaborative thinking to better serve customers.

 

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Lafert Formally Introduces New Plant in San Donà di Piave

The new production plant is officially in operation after its formal unveiling at Lafert’s 60th anniversity celebrations in San Donà di Piave, Italy, close to the historic headquarters. The 130 000 sq foot plant was developed to increase production capacity and meet the growing demand for IE5 Super Premium Efficiency motors, while also providing new storage areas for raw materials and finished products.

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Sonepar Canada Acquires Aztec Electrical Supply Inc.

 

Sonepar has announced that its wholly-owned Canadian subsidiary, Sonepar Canada, Inc. has acquired Aztec Electrical Supply Inc. (“Aztec”). With a strong presence in the province of Ontario, the acquisition of Aztec will strengthen Sonepar’s ability to grow their industrial business model across the Greater Toronto Area.