Control Techniques, a Nidec brand, is a global motor control drives specialist with a long entrepreneurship history. Founded in 1972 as KTK in Wales, the vision was to provide a new drive that met the current needs of the market. In 2017, Control Techniques joined the Nidec Corporation, and became part of operations in over …
On October 17th EFC presented the annual Award of Excellence. The award is peer recognition to a member of Electro-Federation Canada who has made an outstanding contribution to the industry in the field of Codes and Standards. Pierre Desilets was nominated to receive the award for his significant contribution to Codes and Standards and the …
Mackenzie Feindel has been appointed Vice Chair of the YPN Atlantic Committee. Mackenzie has worked in the electrical industry for eight years, six of which have been with S&D Lighting Group, where she is an Associate Partner with the agency. Based in Halifax, NS, Mackenzie travels extensively throughout Atlantic Canada meeting with wholesalers, designers, and …
On October 12, members of EFC Région Québec went to Le Ministère on Saint-Laurent for an evening of well-deserved humor! The evening began with networking and then took part in an interactive quiz organized by the young professionals network. The quiz was hosted by Amélie Cyr-Lapointe, president of the young professionals network committee and marketing …
EFC is pleased to announce that Rahila Dhansi, Southwire Canada, has agreed to join EFC’s HR Network as the new Chair. Rahila brings 20 years of Human Resources experience to the group and has worked in various organizations, such as InComm Canada, Rogers, Laurentian Bank, and SNC Lavalin. She also supports the immigration programs at …
EFC has previously sent out communications regarding a proposed amendment to the Products Containing Mercury Regulation. https://canadagazette.gc.ca/rp-pr/p1/2022/2022-12-24/html/reg1-eng.html. The proposed regulation would impact the sale of lighting that contains mercury. EFC’s Lighting Business Section (Lighting Manufacturers) provided written comments during the public consultation phase, and at the request of the Ministry, lighting manufacturers had a meeting …
EFC is proud to announce that the 2023 EFC Scholarship Program awarded 73 students with much needed financial support. EFC is happy to share that 52 EFC member companies participated and now have relationships with potential new talent in the electrical industry. Congratulations to all winners and EFC participants. Read the list of all 2023 …
Personality of the Year 2022! Each year, the Quebec region members present the Personality of the Year award to a deserving member in good standing, to recognize an individual who has been a significant contributor to our industry in the Quebec region, demonstrating strong leadership through personal and professional contributions. On August 31st, 2023, …
In 2006, Solutions BFC was created by three friends and former colleagues who share a common passion for lighting and extensive experience in this field. Solutions BFC’s mission is to advise its customers of the products it represents, so as to deliver them with effective and aesthetic lighting solutions that will satisfy their specific needs. …
EFC’s Business Sections would like to announce the new Vice-Chair of the Distribution Equipment Business Section is Moe Ghazanchaei, of Eaton Electrical. Moe is currently the Product Manager for Panelboards and Switchboards at Eaton, and prior to this role was the Senior Product Development Engineer. Other previous positions include Eaton Control Lighting Application Designer and …