Happy International Women’s Day!
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 […]
Jade Hosick Appointed Events and Marketing Coordinator
EFC proudly announces that Jade Hosick has been promoted to Events and Marketing Coordinator. Jade will continue to report to Nathalie Lajoie, Director, National Events and will also work closely with Daniela De Marco, Marketing Manager. Jade has been with the organization for just over a year and has demonstrated advanced skills, superior planning, leadership, […]
Mitch Deware Appointed Vice Chair of Atlantic Region YPN Committee
Mitch Deware, Munden Enterprises, has been appointed Vice Chair on EFC’s Atlantic Region YPN Committee. Mitch is responsible for Outside Sales with Munden and has been with the company for three years. Based out of Moncton, NB, Mitch is a graduate of Acadia University with a Bachelor of Community Development. He also played for the […]
Welcome New Member Corporate Sponsor: Panduit
Since 1955, Panduit’s culture of curiosity and passion for problem solving have enabled more meaningful connections between companies’ business goals and their marketplace success. Panduit creates innovative electrical and network infrastructure solutions for enterprise-wide environments, from the data center to the telecom room, from the desktop to the plant floor. Headquartered in Tinley Park, IL, USA […]
EFC Industry Conference Activity: Love Cycling and Looking for a Challenge? Come Join Us on the Tuggle Trek!
CEMRA Members, Daryl Witiuk and George Balla, Northwinds Corporation, along with Michael Hurd, Eaton, are collaborating to offer a charity Ride to Remember to honour and pay tribute to Ed Tuggle, DAD Sales, who passed away a few months ago. Ed was involved with both CEMRA and EFC over the course of his extensive electrical career […]
CEMRA was “All In” at NEMRA’s Conference in Vegas
At NEMRA’s 23 Annual Conference last week (January 30 to February 2), over 44 CEMRA agents representing 27 agency firms from across Canada were present in Las Vegas. 94 EFC members, including manufacturers, attended the four-day conference at the Virgin Hotel. NEMRA’s conference opened with keynote speaker and football legend Kurt Warner, a Fireside Chat […]
EFC Welcomes New Manufacturer Member: Turolight
Since being founded in 2002, Turolight has focused on energy efficient, innovative, and intelligent lighting solutions, hoping to pave the way to a brighter future. Priding themselves on quality over all else, Turolight places an emphasis on ingenuity and innovation, manufacturing creative and sustainable products and designs fit for commercial, industrial, agricultural, and residential use. […]
Return of the Ontario Region Gala: 80’s Retro Dance Party
On Friday, January 27th, after being postponed for 2 years, EFC members and their guests came together for the 13th Annual Ontario Region Gala: 80’s Retro Dance party! Hosted at the Marriott Toronto Airport Hotel, 270 guests were in attendance, the third largest gala in EFC history. Attendees enjoyed everything from a 4-course 80’s inspired […]
EFC Welcomes New CEMRA Member: Electra Sales Ltd.
In 2003, Electra Sales Ltd was founded by Kirby Kotylak, on the principle of being an electrical agency committed to creating the next standard in customer service, working to transfer knowledge to others, and collaborating with experts in the industry. Electra Sales is dedicated to maintaining proactive collaboration and an open-minded work environment, embracing change […]
Quebec Region Executive Committee Welcomes Three New Members
This January, the Quebec Region committee welcomed manufacturers JF Gravel, Leviton, Carl Lajeunesse, Mersen, and manufacturers’ rep Alex Leblanc, Theovine. The committee has begun planning for 2023, including a balanced set of business and networking programs. Martin Piette, Chair, IPEX Electrical Inc. Vanessa Ricard, Agence Ricard Ivan Roy, Nedco Québec Lisa Backman, Franklin Empire Inc. […]