October 1, 2012 - The new Siemens Sinteso FC2080 fire detection control panel supports up to 5,000 peripheral devices. It can also be individually configured with the addition of up to 37 line and I/O cards. When an alarm occurs, the panel displays "precise messages in plain language", allowing personnel to operate them safely and with as little stress as possible, says Siemens. The Sinteso FC2080 is housed in a standard 19-inch rack, and the operating unit can be integrated into the housing door or placed at a distance from the unit, as needed. The system is best suitable for very large fire detection systems, in locations such as airports, shopping centres, chemical and pharmaceutical production facilities or power plants.

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July 23, 2012 - Franklin Empire Inc. has acquired all the operations of Electra Supply, which includes three branches in Ontario: Cambridge, London and Windsor. At the same time, Franklin says it has been appointed exclusive distributor of Siemens Automation & Control products for Southwestern Ontario.

March 28, 2012 - GE Lighting is again taking its “energy-saving, cost-reducing” lighting solutions on the road with the 2012 GE Lighting Revolution Tour. This “tradeshow-on-wheels” is designed to give designers, distributors, architects, contractors, facility maintenance and utility executives a first-hand experience of GE’s latest innovations in lighting technology.

December 13, 2011 - Lutron Electronics has announced several new features enhancing energy-savings, control, and security for its Grafik Eye QS Wireless system. According to Lutron, the new features further extend the power of the system to reduce energy consumption while optimizing the lighting in a space for any activity. Lutron describes the features as:

December 12, 2011 - ABB, a power and automation technology group, says it has completed its acquisition of Powercorp.