Industry News

On June 18th, over 216 Ontario Region members hit the fairways of Nobleton Lakes Golf Club for a fun day of golf and industry networking. While it was the hottest day of the year, golfers were able to take part in contest holes and a shoot for the loot putting contest. Ontario Region YPN was …

Electro-Federation Canada (EFC) held its Annual General Meeting on May 28, 2024, which saw an update on key initiatives and the welcoming of a new Chair and election of the 2024-2025 Board of Directors. Carol McGlogan, President & CEO, EFC shared key highlights from the past year and provided a summary of the programs available …

Several members have asked to view the Member Tribute presentation shown during the 2024 EFC annual industry conference. View the slide deck here

We are pleased to announce that Erin Wambolt has been voted Secretary on the Atlantic Region Executive Committee. Erin has been a member of the EFC community since 2015, first as a YPN before joining the Women’s Network in 2018 and then Chair of the Education Committee in 2019. Erin is also a member of …

The energy and excitement was palpable at the 2024 edition of the MEET Show at the Moncton Coliseum on May 1 and 2. The biennial Mechanical, Electrical, Electronic, and Technology show – celebrating its 25th year in 2024 – saw record-breaking attendance, welcoming 6,626 industry professionals to one of the largest tradeshows of its kind …

In honour of twins Barry and Bruce MacGowan, one of the EFC Federation Cup golf awards will now be renamed the MacGowan Memorial Cup, originally the Barry MacGowan Memorial Cup. This award name change decision was made to include both twins’ names, Barry who passed away in late 2014, and Bruce who recently passed in …

We are pleased to welcome Austin Joe, Schneider Electric, as the new Vice-Chair of the Cybersecurity IoT Network. Austin is the IT Security Officer, PCI-ISA Digital Innovation and Technology Security Governance, America’s Region, with Schneider Electric, and has been with the company for 18 years. He holds a Bachelor of Engineering Degree from the University …

We are pleased to announce Luis Leal, Phoenix Contact, is the new Vice-Chair of the Greener Electrified Canada – E-Transportation Committee. Luis Leal is the business development manager for the E-Mobility department at Phoenix Contact LTD in Canada.  Phoenix Contact is a global market leader based in Germany focusing on the fields of energy, infrastructure, …

Lighting has been a true passion for Metalumen Manufacturing Inc. since its inception as a family-owned business in 1977. Metalumen prides itself on understanding the art and science or craftmanship of luminaire design and carefully consider the architectural environment to ensure the right lighting solution is developed. Metalumen marries function with design, capturing the desire …

Today, I have the bittersweet duty and the pleasure of announcing a significant leadership transition within our organization. After five years of dedicated service and leadership, Gurvinder Chopra, our esteemed VP of  Standards and Regulations, has made the decision to embark on a new chapter in his career journey. Throughout his tenure, Gurvinder has been …