With over 40 years of insurance experience, Lawrie Insurance Group Inc. has become experts in commercial insurance, personal insurance, and employee benefits, making them the largest and most trusted independent brokers in Canada. Lawrie Insurance Group has built lasting relationships with every major insurer in the world, as well as with an international network of […]
TORONTO, August 18, 2023 – Electro-Federation Canada (EFC) represents electrical and automation manufacturers, distributors, and sales agents committed to electrical safety in Canada. The EFC Motor & Generator Business Section has developed an industry portal and downloadable checklist that reminds consumers of the importance of purchasing safe and reliable motors that meet safety and quality […]
EFC is pleased to announce Ivan Roy, Nedco, as Vice-Chair of the Quebec Region Executive Committee. On July 6, during the Q3 meeting of the executive committee, the members voted and approved Ivan Roy as vice chair to support the chair, Martin Piette, IPEX. EFC’s Executive Committee is confident that Ivan’s experience and leadership traits […]
IDEA is the industry endorsed technology solutions provider. IDEA been servicing manufacturers and distributors with product data syndication and EDI (electronic data interchange) since it was created in 1998 by National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) and the National Association of Electrical Distributors (NAED). IDEA’s mission is to assume a leadership position in facilitating the exchange […]
At the President’s Gala on April 1st, EFC acknowledged past chairs Jacques Fiset Sales Manager at Westburne, and Ken Russell-Murray, and welcomed new chair Martin Piette, IPEX. After the loss of the late chair, Mr. Piette stepped up to serve the region as interim chair from August 2022 to March 2023. This act of service […]
On April 19 and 20, 2023, at the Palais des Congress de Montreal, over 7000 buyers, decision-makers, contractors, electricians, apprentices, students, suppliers, and other industry professionals returned to the MCEE Expo after four years of absence. Thanks to EFC’s featured speaker Patrick Charest, Signify, for presenting at the afternoon seminar titled “Unleash the Extraordinary Potential of […]
Today we acknowledge women industry professionals making an impact in the electrical and automation space. Around the world, meaningful conversations are being sparked by people of all ethnicities and identities and, especially today, by women who believe we can challenge the status quo and better our communities. This year’s International Women’s Day theme is […]
Daytime disguises, midnight runs, and sophisticated tactics are challenging business owners of electrical distributor branches across Ontario, who are experiencing a higher volume of thefts. “We’ve been robbed five times since the pandemic’s start; before that, we hadn’t had any trouble. Now my partner and I have to rotate schedules to be on alert at […]
This year’s EFC 2022 Distributor Corporate Engagement Award recipient is Electrozad. This recognition is presented to an EFC member company who have invested their talent and time to support the industry, lead the committees, participate in events while benefitting from the networking, education, and best practices that EFC has to offer. Electrozad had the highest […]
Established in 1980, Mac’s II Agencies represents power, electrical, lighting and lighting controls manufacturers throughout British Columbia and Yukon Territory. Mac’s II Agencies team provides sales, marketing and technical support for contractors, specifiers, distributor partners and other industry professionals. Their vision is to be Canada’s leader in the design, supply, and support of quality lighting […]