Electrical Industry News Week

This weekly newsletter has an extensive audience that includes everyone working in the electrical field, such as construction and maintenance experts and specifying engineers throughout Canada. EIN aims to keep electrical professionals informed about important updates in the industry that influence the design, specification, and installation of electrical equipment. With coverage ranging from corporate announcements to emerging technologies and expert opinions, EIN will be your go-to source for information in Canada's electrical sector.

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Fluke 2062 Advanced Pro Wire Tracer Kit

1 week ago | electricalindustry.ca | Blake Marchand

June 16, 2025The Fluke 2062 Advanced Pro Wire Tracer accurately and safely troubleshoots energized and de-energized wires in residential, commercial, and industrial environments up to CAT IV 600 V. This CAT rating offers the highest protection available on any wire tracer. It’s designed to protect you from the most dangerous levels of transient overvoltage, spikes up to 8,000 V, that can occur in industrial and utility environments.
IPEX Celebrates Grand Opening of New Distribution Centre in Woodstock, Ontario

1 week ago | electricalindustry.ca | Blake Marchand

June 16, 2025IPEX recently celebrated the grand opening of its new 150,000 sq. ft. distribution centre (DC), representing a more than $27 million investment in the company’s supply chain network. Located in Woodstock, Ont., the facility includes traditional warehousing operations as well as a cross-docking function, enabling faster, and more efficient movement of goods to its distribution centres across eastern Canada and the United States.
Canada Infrastructure Bank Commits $100M Towards Building Retrofits with Scotiabank

1 week ago | electricalindustry.ca | Blake Marchand

June 16, 2025The Canada Infrastructure Bank (CIB) is expanding its Building Retrofit Initiative (BRI) by forming a $100 million partnership with Scotiabank to finance deep energy retrofits across their commercial real estate clients in Canada. The loans to building owners will support the modernization of their assets and reduce their environmental impacts.
Magic Lite 120V Mini Flood Light (CCT)

2 weeks ago | electricalindustry.ca | Blake Marchand

June 9, 2025 By Electro-Federation Canada This year’s Annual Industry Conference, held against the breathtaking backdrop of Niagara Falls, Ontario, was a landmark event with more than 710 Electro-Federation Canada community members. More than just a celebration of our shared history, it was a launchpad for new ideas, future-based dialogue, and deeper connections. The energy and… Read More…
Tech Service Tool Bag from Knipex

2 weeks ago | electricalindustry.ca | Blake Marchand

Warmup’s in-slab heating cable is excellent for installations within a concrete slab of any size. Once installed, the heated slab can be covered with any flooring type, including hardwood, vinyl, tile and more. The in slab system is ideal for primary heating and used in conjunction with a suitable thermal block below the cable.
Eaton and Siemens Energy Partner to Provide Power and Technology to Accelerate New Data Center Capacity

2 weeks ago | electricalindustry.ca | Blake Marchand

June 13, 2025Eaton, and Siemens Energy have announced a fast-track approach to building data centers with integrated onsite power. They will address urgent market needs by offering reliable grid-independent energy supplies and standardized modular systems to facilitate swift data center construction and deployment.
Emergency Lighting AutoDim Micro Mini Inverters

2 weeks ago | electricalindustry.ca | Blake Marchand

June 13, 2025The Emergency Lighting Micro/Mini Inverters are a perfect fit in a distributed emergency lighting systems where emergency LED drivers cannot be used, such as with Type B TLEDs, integral-base lamps, or luminaires with drivers integral to the LED array (e.g. flat panels or UFO high-bays). Remote mounting up to 250 feet.
Latest Social Media Challenge Puts Students at Risk of Electrical Shock

2 weeks ago | electricalindustry.ca | Blake Marchand

June 13, 2025The Electrical Safety Authority (ESA) is warning Ontarians that a shocking new social media trend is putting students at risk of serious electrical injury including shock, burns or even fires. A pair of dangerous social media trends have been gaining interest from students. One has kids “challenging” each other to stick a paper clip in an electrical outlet and drop a coin on it to cause sparks; the other involves putting a paper clip in a laptop port to cause it to short circuit.
ABB Emergi-Lite: New ESAU Series Surface-Mount Architectural Battery Unit - Electrical Industry News Week

2 weeks ago | electricalindustry.ca | Blake Marchand

June 13, 2025The ESAU Series surface-mount architectural unit is designed specifically for installations requiring a junction box, whether recessed, surface-mounted, or suspended. Engineered for easy installation, it combines performance with simplicity and style, making it a smart choice for commercial and architectural environments. Unlike equipment with adjustable lights, the ESAU Series makes the installation faster and prevents errors leading toinsufficient lighting on the path of egress.
Celebrating 30 Years of Innovation and Collaboration at EFC’s 2025 Conference in Niagara

2 weeks ago | electricalindustry.ca | Blake Marchand

By Luc Rodier, Chair of the Board of Electro-Federation Canada (EFC)The 2025 EFC Conference in Niagara was a landmark occasion—marking 30 years of innovation, collaboration, and collective progress in the Canadian electrical industry. Set against the symbolic backdrop of the Canadian-U.S. border, this year’s theme, Electrifying Connections, couldn’t have been more fitting.