EFC is pleased to announce Matthew De Ciantis, M&D De Ciantis Enterprises Inc., as the new Vice Chair of the Field Service Business Section. Matthew is a long-standing professional in the electrical industry who fulfilled many roles within his generational family electrical contracting company. Matthew’s experience and breadth of operational knowledge has grown over the …
NOARK Electric is a global manufacturer of low, medium and high low voltage electrical components for industrial applications. They specialize in providing electrical circuit protection and motor control solutions for OEMs, contractors, and distributors. Dedicated to quality and value, their mission is to deliver top-tier products at exceptional price, backed by world-class customer service and …
Electro-Federation Canada (EFC) is pleased to announce that Claudia Escobar has been appointed Accounting Bookkeeper and will report to Ekaterina Lutovinova, Vice-President of Finance. Her role officially began on March 3, 2025. Claudia holds a Bachelor of Business Administration and joins EFC from C.H. Robinson, a transportation company. In her previous role as an Accounts …
EFC is pleased to announce Kalpit Parikh, Eaton, as the new Vice Chair for the Distribution Equipment business section. Kalpit is an engineering and product management professional with over 10 years of extensive experience in creating design solutions, project management, quotation, and cost analysis in the electrical industry. Currently, as Senior Product Engineer of low …
Located in Cambridge, Ontario, JEHS Marketing is a manufacturers’ representative that services a broad range of clients across Eastern Canada. With over 50 years of sales experience in the Canadian industry, JEHS drives success by supporting OEM, integrators, end user, and distributor customers. Whether your company is expanding into a new sales region or aiming …
EFC’s Response In February, EFC’s Government Relations Committee and EFC’s Board of Directors met to develop a position for EFC in response to tariffs imposed on Canada by the United States government. Board members agreed that maintaining free trade or securing an exemption for Canadian and American electrical products, would be the favourable outcome for all EFC members, ensuring …
Imagine a gender equal world. A world free of bias, stereotypes, and discrimination. A world that’s diverse, equitable, and inclusive. A world where difference is valued and celebrated. Together we can forge women’s equality. Collectively for #IWD2025 we can all #AccelerateAction. Focusing on the need to Accelerate Action emphasizes the importance of taking swift and decisive steps to …
EFC is pleased to announce Gil Ofek, Liteline, as the new Vice Chair for the Lighting business section. Gil is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in the lighting industry. He currently serves as the Director of Product Management at Liteline Corporation, a leading lighting manufacturer in Canada. In this role, Gil is responsible for …
EFC is pleased to announce Sumant Vashisht, Hammond Power Solutions, as the new Vice Chair for the Dry Type Transformers business section. Sumant Vashisht is a strategic marketing and product management professional with more than 12 years of extensive experience in managing product portfolios and driving revenue growth in the electrical and industrial automation industries. …
In response to the proposed tariffs on Canadian goods, EFC conducted a survey to better understand and quantify the potential impact. The proposed tariffs have raised concerns across various industries, including Canada’s electrical and automation sector. With 85 member organizations represented (approximately 33% of membership), the results revealed tariffs on Canadian goods would have a …