EFC’s Business Sections provide a platform for member companies in similar product verticals to collaborate on issues that are of common interest, including matters related to Codes and Standards. With advancements in globalization, the need for harmonized codes and standards has become paramount to the Canadian electrical industry. This standardization helps open the door for companies to explore new market opportunities while also reducing a business’ overall operational costs.
EFC members are strongly encouraged to participate in a Business Section to ensure their company’s views are represented on codes and standards development and other important industry issues. Without your company’s representation in section meetings, positions are being crafted by your competitors and others who may not necessarily share your organization’s point of view.
EFC’s Business Section members discuss matters related to:
Codes & standards
Changes in regulations, such as those that apply to energy efficiency, electrical safety or product recycling
Proposed trade laws
New technology and market trends
End user concerns and requirements
Marketing and communications concerns, resulting in public and/or industry education campaigns
Any other topics affecting the business environment in Canada or globally
Important Note: The Business Sections adhere to a strict code of conduct. These guidelines are addressed at the beginning of every meeting to ensure compliance. Review EFC’s Meetings Guidelines.
Codes & Standards
Each Business Section works collectively to support the advancement of codes and standards in Canada. Visit Codes & Standards for details on all open, pending and closed activities that EFC and Business Section members are involved in.
Harmonization: North American harmonization has been identified by EFC members as key to advancing market opportunities, while also streamlining processes and reducing manufacturing costs. A summary of the harmonization projects that EFC and its section members have undertaken can be found here: Harmonization Summary View Standards & Sections Acronyms List
The EFC Technical Advisory Council (ETAC) is represented by the top technical EFC committee Chairs and Vice-Chairs of all EFC’s Business Sections, as well as other Technical advisors from EFC’s member groups.
Thank you to all our members for their active participation in our product section committees. It is your collective voice that helps power our changing world.
EFC members are represented in one or more of the following business sections:
Purpose: to identify issues faced by different sectors of the industry; share best practices; and represent EFC membership on CIO-SC’s Cybersecurity Advisory Committee.
Target Participation: EFC Manufacturers and Distributor members
Get Involved and Help Influence Change EFC seeks active representation from your organization to participate in this committee. Involvement from the electrical community is highly important. Contact Cherith Sinasac at csinasac@electrofed.com to learn how your company can get involved.
Purpose: to identify issues faced in the development of connected devices; share best practices; create a strategy to address new and existing standards; and represent EFC membership on CIO-SC’s Committee.
Target Participation: EFC Manufacturers’ Product Managers and/or IT Specialists within each product division (EFC Business Sections).
Get Involved and Help Influence Change EFC seeks active representation from your organization to participate in this committee. Involvement from the electrical community is highly important. Contact Cherith Sinasac at csinasac@electrofed.com to learn how your company can get involved.
Purpose: to identify existing gaps in standardization that represent barriers to digitization, and design and implement appropriate standards development strategies.
Target Participation: EFC Manufacturers involved in technological developments around digitization of the electro-technical manufacturing sector.
Get Involved and Help Influence Change EFC seeks active representation from your organization to participate in this committee. Involvement from the electrical community is highly important. Contact Cherith Sinasac at csinasac@electrofed.com to learn how your company can get involved.
Chair: Eric Demers, Schneider Electric Vice Chair: Kalpit Parikh, Eaton EFC Business Section Manager: Julija Goncarova
Overview: Electric power distribution carries electricity from the transmission system to individual consumers. This Section represents manufacturers of electrical equipment that distributes electricity to Industrial, Commercial and Residential consumers.
Overview: An electrical enclosure is a cabinet for electrical or electronic equipment to mount switches, knobs, and displays and to prevent electrical shock to equipment users and protect the contents from the environment. This Section represents manufacturers of empty enclosures for Industrial and commercial use. Due to the infancy of this section, the scope is under review and may also include specifics such as enclosures for Hazardous Location and Networking/Data Communication.
Chair: Ivan Filipic, Schneider Electric Vice Chair: Matthew De Ciantis, JD Electric EFC Business Section Manager: Julija Goncarova
Overview: Companies that provide proximity service, power system studies, lifecycle maintenance, and modernization of new and existing electrical and automation infrastructure.
Chair: Mario Mongrain, Delta Transformers Vice-Chair: Sumant Vashisht EFC Business Section Manager: Julija Goncarova
Overview: This Section represents manufacturers of Dry type transformers that are voltage changing or isolation device that is air cooled rather than liquid cooled. The transformer case is ventilated to allow air to flow and cool the coil (coils).
Main focus within this section:
Energy Efficiency- Ontario Regulation 404/12 – Green Energy Act
Energy Efficiency – Federal / NRCan Regulation and Amendments
Chair: Vladimir Gagachev, Eaton Vice Chair: Guy Benjamin, ABB EFC Lead: Cherith Sinasac
Overview: EFC Technical Advisory Council represents the top technical EFC council, mainly bringing together the Chairs and Vice-Chairs of the Sections, as well as other Technical advisors from EFC’s members.
Main focus within this section:
CACES (Canadian Advisory Council on Electrical Safety) – on issues pertaining to On-Line Sales and Effective Dates for Electrical Standards
Codes and Standards
Canadian Regulations – Federal, Provincial and Territorial
Canadian Electrical Code (CEC) – Part I, Part II, Part III
Chair: Paul Bastel, Phoenix Contact Vice Chair: Andreas Sobotta, Pilz Automation Safety Canada L.P. EFC Business Section Manager: Michelle Tirto
Overview: This Section represents manufacturers of products or assemblies of several types of control systems and associated instrumentation used for industrial process control.
Chair: George Partyka Jr., PTI Transformers Vice Chair: Vacant EFC Business Section Manager: Julija Goncarova
Overview: This Section represents manufacturers of products called Power Transformers and Distribution Transformers. A power transformer is a device commonly used to change both the voltage and the current of the electricity flowing through it. A distribution transformer is a device developed to lower the voltage to the utilization voltage used by lighting, industrial equipment or household appliances.
Main focus within this section:
Energy Efficiency- Ontario Regulation 404/12 – Green Energy Act
Energy Efficiency – Federal / NRCan Regulation and Amendments
Overview: This Section represents manufacturers of products or assemblies of motors and generators. A motor is a machine, especially one powered by electricity or internal combustion, that supplies motive power for a vehicle or for some other device with moving parts. A generator is a dynamo or similar machine for converting mechanical energy into electricity.
Chair: Jag Singh, Domtech Inc. Vice Chair: John Johnson, Electro Cables Inc. EFC Business Section Manager: Julija Goncarova
Overview: This Section represents manufacturers of products or assemblies that represent and involve wires (single electrical conductor) and cables (a group of wires swathed in sheathing). Cables (like wires) are used to carry electrical currents.
Chair: Guy Benjamin, ABB Vice-Chair: Todd Hamden, Hubbell Canada EFC Business Section Manager: Julija Goncarova
Overview: This Section represents manufacturers of electrical connector products, such as an electromechanical device used to join electrical terminations and create an electrical circuit.
Main focus within this section:
AFCI Technology
IEC activity and participation
Standards Harmonization
NEMA Application Guide for Isolated Ground Wiring Devices
In December 2017, section members requested EFC to facilitate discussions regarding returnable reel program. The two sections continue to meet and work together towards common goals.
