MCEE 2025 Marks Big Return to the Palais des congrès
Canada’s largest Mechanical, Plumbing, Hydronics, HVAC, Electrical and Lighting Expo did not disappoint. On April 24-25, more than 6,000 attendees flocked to the Palais des congrès in the heart of Montreal to attend the Mechanical, Conditioning, Electrical, and Equipment (MCEE) trade show to see the latest products, learn about new processes and technology, and network …
EFC Welcomes New CEMRA Member: Éclairage HITECH
Founded in 1989, HITECH has evolved from a manufacturing agent focused on lighting into a leading provider of optimized lighting solutions. Drawing on deep expertise, the HITECH team delivered not only high-quality products, but also outstanding service and technical support to professionals including architects, interior designers, electrical engineers, lighting designers, landscape architects, and municipal and …
EFC Welcomes New CEMRA Member: R.D. Sales
For 41 years, R.D. Sales has proudly served as a trusted lighting and controls manufactures agent for the engineering, architectural, interior design, electrical contracting, and distribution community across Manitoba and Northern Ontario. R.D. Sales offers expert technical support, related to lighting and controls design, computerized layouts, detailed quotations, and mock-ups – always backed by high-quality …
EFC Welcomes New Manufacturer Member: MegaResistors Corp.
Founded in 2008, MegaResistors is a proudly Canadian company specializing in the design and production of high-quality power resistors, including grounding resistors, braking resistors and resistive load banks, tailored for demanding industry and mission critical applications. Their extensive line of products helps them meet the needs of the industry, from crane control to industrial mining …
Quebec Region President’s Gala Breaks Attendance Record
On April 5, EFC’s Quebec Region hosted its bi-annual President’s Gala at the iconic Ritz-Carlton Montreal. The gala honoured Martin Piette, IPEX, and his two-and-a-half-year term as Chair of the Quebec Region, and welcomed incoming Chair, Ivan Roy, Nedco, who will lead the Quebec Region Executive Committee from 2025 to 2027. More than 175 industry …
EFC Welcomes New Manufacturer Member: STA Boxes
In 2011, Guy St-Amour, a master electrician with 40 years of experience, designed a quick-connect box in response to a specific request for a more secure load bank connection. Having noticed that many installations did not always meet safety standards, he decided to create a solution to enhance electrical safety. For almost 15 years, STA …
Industry Legend Bill Smith Retires
On March 25, Electrozad, a Sonepar Company, hosted a special retirement reception at Caesars Windsor for industry titan Bill Smith who marked an incredible 50-year career with the company. The reception was held in the elegant Caesars Ballroom, which featured an array of food stations and elegant decor. In honour of Bill, a special video …
A Fair-Trade Approach to Protect Canadian Businesses and Jobs
EFC continues to advocate our government fight for free trade for the electrical and automation industry. An exemption for electrical products is in both countries’ energy security and economic interest. However, if Canada is unable to secure an exemption for electrical products, EFC board members came to an agreement that Canada should take a fair-trade …
EFC Welcomes New Corporate Sponsor: Parspec
Parspec is a technology company committed to optimizing the business-to-business procurement process for electrical and lighting materials. The company works with industry leaders such as Graybar, Rexel, Sonepar, and Sesco in the United States, and has consistently proven its ability to drive transformative change within the electrical sector. By leveraging a cutting-edge AI-powered platform, Parspec …
Driving Industry Progress: EFC’s Advocacy and Regulatory Leadership
As the electrification landscape continues to evolve, so do the challenges and opportunities facing Canada’s electrical and automation industry. Electro-Federation Canada (EFC) is at the forefront, advocating for policies and regulations that not only support industry growth but also drive economic and environmental progress. Our Government Relations (GR) and advocacy efforts are more critical than …