EFC’s National Advisory Council Announces New Appointments to its Executive Team
The National Advisory Council (NAC) is a subset of EFC’s Board. Where EFC’s Board provides overall governance, sets policies and strategic goals for the association, NAC is responsible for planning and supporting the development of programs to align with EFC’s strategy. NAC is comprised of an Executive Team that steers strategy alignment across EFC’s regions […]
Sponsor Spotlight: Southwire
This week, EFC would like to thank its corporate sponsor, Southwire. Southwire is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of Wire and Cable, Tools, Components and Assembled Solutions. Their products lie in the walls of your home, in the transmission lines that power our neighborhoods, in the places we work, schools where we learn and […]
EFC Revamps its Product Sections and EFC Policy Advisory Committee (EPAC) With New Names Changes
July 9, 2020: Toronto, ON – EFC’s Product Sections and EFC Policy Advisory Committee are reinventing themselves, including new name changes. EFC’s Products Sections and EFC Policy Advisory Committee will now be called “Business Sections” and “EFC Technical Advisory Council (ETAC)” respectively. For the past 30+ years, EFC’s Product Sections have been the platform for […]
RE: Regulation Compliance Burdens during COVID-19 and a Regulatory Bill of Rights
Read the Canadian Manufacturing Coalition letter to the Minister (signed off by EFC) here. This letter is in response to the uninterrupted implementation of new regulations and ongoing consultative processes the manufacturing sector has had to face during the COVID-19 crisis.
Economic Forecast Tell-All: Recap of Part 1 with Maureen Farrow, President of Economap
On Tuesday, June 23, over 200 industry professionals from across Canada tuned into part one of the Economic Forecast Series with expert economist, Maureen Farrow. Typically, EFC holds this event in-person each fall, but in light of the current pandemic it was decided members would value a timely update on global and national economic conditions […]
Sponsor Spotlight: LAPP
EFC is thrilled to highlight LAPP in this week’s Sponsor Spotlight feature. LAPP manufactures the highest quality cable, connectors, glands and industrial data communication solutions to enable factory automation and future ready industrial production systems and equipment. LAPP products are proven to withstand harsh industrial environment factors including corrosive […]
Electro-Federation Canada Announces New Chair and Board of Directors for 2020-21
TORONTO, May 27, 2020 – Electro-Federation Canada (EFC) held its virtual Annual General Meeting last week for members to vote in favour of business put forth during the meeting, including the approval of audited financial statements, the appointment of KPMG LLP as EFC’s auditors, and the election of all Director nominees. Carol McGlogan, President & […]
Electro-Federation Canada and ETIM North America Join Forces to Advance the Exchange of Product Information Across the Canadian Supply Chain
(SALT LAKE CITY and TORONTO) – June 5, 2020 – Electro-Federation Canada (EFC) and ETIM North America (NA) have entered into a strategic alliance to support the digitization, standardization and overall exchange of technical product data for all users within the electrical channel. EFC, Canada’s national association representing electrical manufacturers, distributors […]
Riipen Hosts Virtual Internships Webinar
As a result of the economic changes caused by the COVID-19 outbreak, many businesses are having to make rapid changes. This not only means that more businesses are moving online but many are forced to cancel hiring plans and reschedule or delay internships and placement. In this difficult time, Riipen wanted to offer an alternative […]
National Electricity Month in Canada
Electrical Safety Matters: Modernizing Homes with Technology to Power a Changing World June is National Electricity Month in Canada. This is a momentous cause, given how much Canadians depend on electricity to power their lives at home – from appliances that provide convenience, to electronics and other modern technology that offer comfort and entertainment. While […]