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What do Mergers & Acquisitions Mean to Our Industry? President & CEO Message

What do Mergers & Acquisitions Mean to Our Industry? President & CEO Message

We are barely into February and already have a number of major acquisitions in our industry.  Our EFC weekly InfoElectro has listed industry activity and will continue to update members on industry changes. And this is just the beginning. Over the next several years, I believe we will continue to see aggressive consolidation.  This consolidation [...]

Callling For Nominations for EFC Industry Recognition Award

      EFC 2012 Industry Recognition Award (IRA) Calling For Nominations! Presented annually, this is awarded to an individual who has influenced the Canadian electrical, consumer electronics, appliance industries. This includes current or retired industry delegate or an industry supporter and/or part of an association. Your nomination should reflect those demonstrating strong leadership through [...]

Acquisitions & Reductions- Read the Latest Industry & Government Activity

Acquisitions & Reductions- Read the Latest Industry & Government Activity

        Read about Industry Annoucements, the need for new workers and government pulling back from ecoENERGY Retrofit program – Read more

InfoElectro- Update on Anti-Spam Legislation

InfoElectro- Update on Anti-Spam Legislation

  Is your organization prepared for anti-spam legislation? EFC is engaged with government officials. Click to read this update.

Smart Appliances, Cloud Technology with Electronics & How Trades are a Valuable Job Option

Smart Appliances, Cloud Technology with Electronics & How Trades are a Valuable Job Option

      Read the latest in smart appliances, cloud technology with electronics and how trades are a valuable job in todays market. Read more.

Industry and Government to work towards harmonized North American Energy Efficiency Regulations

Industry and Government to work towards harmonized North American Energy Efficiency Regulations

Energy efficiency of products, manufacturing processes and homes is increasing. In part propelled by the consciousness of consumers resulting in market demand, new technologies as well as by regulation and finally in response to energy prices.

Updates on Government Regulatory and Consumer Electronics

Updates on Government Regulatory and Consumer Electronics

      Updates on Government initiatives impacting the electrical, applicance & consumer electronic sectors and news from the Consumer Electronics Show–Read more

A Look at the Installation, Maintenance and Repair Sector Council

A Look at the Installation, Maintenance and Repair Sector Council

The Installation, Maintenance and Repair (IMR) Sector Council is led by dedicated champions from industry, education and the workforce who collectively address the human resources challenges in the consumer electronics and appliance installation, maintenance and repair service industry.

Latest Economic Trends in 2012

Latest Economic Trends in 2012

Catch the latest news on economic trends for 2012 & executives expectations on corporate profit- read more

The Canada Consumer Product Safety Act

An Act that sets higher standards for the safety of consumer products and gives the federal government more power to monitor and respond to safety incidents is now law, and has a significant impact on the Canadian electrical and electronics industries.