EFC Welcomes New YPN Atlantic Committee Vice Chair
Mackenzie Feindel has been appointed Vice Chair of the YPN Atlantic Committee. Mackenzie has worked in the electrical industry for eight years, six of which have been with S&D Lighting Group, where she is an Associate Partner with the agency. Based in Halifax, NS, Mackenzie travels extensively throughout Atlantic Canada meeting with wholesalers, designers, and […]
Quebec Region Fall Activity: A Successful and Funny Evening!
On October 12, members of EFC Région Québec went to Le Ministère on Saint-Laurent for an evening of well-deserved humor! The evening began with networking and then took part in an interactive quiz organized by the young professionals network. The quiz was hosted by Amélie Cyr-Lapointe, president of the young professionals network committee and marketing […]
EFC Announces New HR Network Chair
EFC is pleased to announce that Rahila Dhansi, Southwire Canada, has agreed to join EFC’s HR Network as the new Chair. Rahila brings 20 years of Human Resources experience to the group and has worked in various organizations, such as InComm Canada, Rogers, Laurentian Bank, and SNC Lavalin. She also supports the immigration programs at […]
Update on Effective Date for Products Containing Mercury Proposed Regulatory Amendment
EFC has previously sent out communications regarding a proposed amendment to the Products Containing Mercury Regulation. https://canadagazette.gc.ca/rp-pr/p1/2022/2022-12-24/html/reg1-eng.html. The proposed regulation would impact the sale of lighting that contains mercury. EFC’s Lighting Business Section (Lighting Manufacturers) provided written comments during the public consultation phase, and at the request of the Ministry, lighting manufacturers had a meeting […]
2023 EFC Scholarship Program Winners
EFC is proud to announce that the 2023 EFC Scholarship Program awarded 73 students with much needed financial support. EFC is happy to share that 52 EFC member companies participated and now have relationships with potential new talent in the electrical industry. Congratulations to all winners and EFC participants. Read the list of all 2023 […]
EFC Quebec Region “Personality of the Year” for 2022, Awarded to Denis Ricard, Agence Ricard.
Personality of the Year 2022! Each year, the Quebec region members present the Personality of the Year award to a deserving member in good standing, to recognize an individual who has been a significant contributor to our industry in the Quebec region, demonstrating strong leadership through personal and professional contributions. On August 31st, 2023, […]
EFC Welcomes New CEMRA Member: Solutions BFC
In 2006, Solutions BFC was created by three friends and former colleagues who share a common passion for lighting and extensive experience in this field. Solutions BFC’s mission is to advise its customers of the products it represents, so as to deliver them with effective and aesthetic lighting solutions that will satisfy their specific needs. […]
Moe Ghazanchaei, Eaton Electrical, Named Vice-Chair of Distribution Equipment Business Section
EFC’s Business Sections would like to announce the new Vice-Chair of the Distribution Equipment Business Section is Moe Ghazanchaei, of Eaton Electrical. Moe is currently the Product Manager for Panelboards and Switchboards at Eaton, and prior to this role was the Senior Product Development Engineer. Other previous positions include Eaton Control Lighting Application Designer and […]
Cory Morris, Graybar Canada, Appointed Vice-Chair of the YPN National Committee
Cory Morris has been appointed Vice Chair of the YPN National Committee. Cory is Vice President of the Atlantic Region for Graybar Canada, and has been with the company, and in the electrical industry, for 15 years. Based in Halifax, NS, Cory is a graduate of Saint Mary’s University where he studied business. Cory has […]
2023 EFC Quebec Region Golf Tournament Recap
On August 31st, the Quebec region committee hosted EFC’s final golf tournament of the year. The comfortable weather welcomed over 150 golfers for a day of mingling, networking, and testing their skills on the greens at the Elm Ridge Country Club, Ile Bizard, QC, for EFC’s annual Quebec Golf Tournament, which raised a total […]