The province is moving to strengthen Manitoba’s workforce with apprenticeships, said Peter Bjornson, entrepreneurship, training and trade minister, by launching three new initiatives that include investing $2 million to create over 600 apprenticeship seats and proclaiming legislation (April 1) that will strengthen the province’s economy by promoting skill development while…

Electro-Federation Canada (EFC) recently announced the recipients of this year’s Industry Recognition Award (IRA). On the electrical side, the recipient is Richard (Dick) Waterman.

Areva’s Transmission and Distribution division (T&D) has won an order worth about US$29 million with Hydro-Quebec to improve load flow and increase power transit.

PV Powered Inc., a developer of solar inverters, will be acquired by Advanced Energy Industries Inc. (AE). With its combined technology and product platforms, the acquisition is expected to create a broad, grid-tied inverter offering in the growing solar photovoltaic market, spanning residential, commercial and utility-scale solutions.

Hammond Power Solutions Inc. (HPS), a manufacturer of dry-type transformers, announced the addition of Electratek Sales Ltd. as its new Northern Ontario sales rep.

Arlington announced the recipients of its 2009 sales awards at the recent 2010 NEMRA (National Electrical Manufacturers Representatives Association) meeting held in New York City.

An important low-voltage technology conference—which only comes to Canada once every several years—is in Montreal next month, and EBMag will be there, and we hope to see you there, too. The gathering to which we refer is the BICSI CANADIAN CONFERENCE & EXHIBITION May 2-5, at the Hilton Montreal Bonaventure…

Boyd Solar is lighting up Earth Hour this year. The company generates 100% of its power from solar and wind (since 2001, in fact). Boyd Solar is a Canadian innovator, designer, producer, user and installer of solar electric and thermal collection systems. With the renewable energy it installs, Boyd Solar…

Standard Products, a leading Canadian manufacturer/distributor of lighting products, is seeking a dynamic, energetic and organized:Sales Representativefor its Okanagan Office.

Ideal Industries Inc. is acquiring Pratt-Read, saying it is the third-largest manufacturer of screwdrivers in the United States and one of the country’s oldest companies.