New This Year – Performance Academy Attracts New and Intermediate Industry Golfers
On Wednesday, August 23rd, EFC hosted its first ever Performance Academy in collaboration with Deer Creek Golf Course. 23 new and novice golfers were able to join the Federation Cup Tournament in a new and exciting way! During this performance academy, participants learned swing and driving techniques along with putting skills with two golf pros, […]
EFC 21st Annual Federation Cup Tournament Breaks Records
On Wednesday, August 23rd, a record-breaking number of golfers participated in EFC’s 21st Annual Federation Cup Golf Tournament at Deer Creek Golf Course in Ajax, Ontario. The golf day proved very successful with a great experience on the greens, matched with valuable industry networking amongst industry leaders, industry alumni, and young professionals. The weather set […]
EFC’s Distribution Equipment Business Section Appoints New Chair
Eric Demers, Partner support / Eng., Schneider Electric has been named the new chair of EFC’s Distribution Equipment Business Section. This Section is led by EFC’s Gurvinder Chopra, VP Standards and Regulations, and Cherith Sinasac, Business Section manager, and represents manufacturers of electrical equipment that distributes electricity to Industrial, Commercial, and Residential consumers. Eric’s 30+ […]
EFC’s 17th Annual Atlantic Region Golf Tournament Continues Legacy of Giving
It was a beautiful day to welcome 152 golfers for the 17th Annual EFC Atlantic Region Golf Tournament at Glen Arbour Golf Course in Hammonds Plains, NS on August 16th, 2023. Each year, EFC members join their industry colleagues and peers for a day on the green to support the IWK Foundation, the organization that […]
New Industry Web Portal: Safety Guide for Purchasing Electric Motors in Canada
TORONTO, August 18, 2023 – Electro-Federation Canada (EFC) represents electrical and automation manufacturers, distributors, and sales agents committed to electrical safety in Canada. The EFC Motor & Generator Business Section has developed an industry portal and downloadable checklist that reminds consumers of the importance of purchasing safe and reliable motors that meet safety and quality […]
EFC Federation Cup Silent Auction Items Now Being Accepted, In Support of EFC Scholarship Program
We are now accepting silent auction donations to support EFC’s Scholarship Program. The Electro-Federation Canada (EFC) scholarship program has been supporting students for over 25 years. In 2023, EFC and its members and participants provided students with over $160,000 in funding across 70 plus scholarships. The scholarships are awarded to students studying in an electrical […]
Decarbonizing Canada via ‘Electrification’ (2023)
Research Report Prepared by the Pembina Institute for Electro-Federation Canada Electro-Federation Canada (EFC) represents more than 230 member companies that manufacture, distribute, market, and sell a wide range of electrical and automation products contributing to Canada’s net-zero future, intelligent buildings, smart infrastructure, and Industry 4.0. The electrical and automation industry is the technology, innovation experts, […]
Welcome to New EFC Quebec Region Executive Committee Vice Chair, Ivan Roy, Nedco
EFC is pleased to announce Ivan Roy, Nedco, as Vice-Chair of the Quebec Region Executive Committee. On July 6, during the Q3 meeting of the executive committee, the members voted and approved Ivan Roy as vice chair to support the chair, Martin Piette, IPEX. EFC’s Executive Committee is confident that Ivan’s experience and leadership traits […]
EFC Welcomes New Affiliate Member: IDEA
IDEA is the industry endorsed technology solutions provider. IDEA been servicing manufacturers and distributors with product data syndication and EDI (electronic data interchange) since it was created in 1998 by National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) and the National Association of Electrical Distributors (NAED). IDEA’s mission is to assume a leadership position in facilitating the exchange […]
EFC’s 2023 CEMRA Corporate Engagement Award Recipient is Munden Enterprises.
This year’s 2023 CEMRA Corporate Engagement Award recipient is Munden Enterprises. This recognition is given to an EFC member company that demonstrates leadership in committee and event participation-and supports EFC’s sponsorship programs. The corporate engagement award contenders and the final recipients are selected by the EFC Board of Directors, based on a set criteria. Munden […]