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Worker shocked, Transgear Manufacturing fined $150,000
Linamar Holdings Inc., carrying on business as Transgear Manufacturing, a Guelph car part manufacturer, has been fined $150,000 after a worker was shocked and burned. READ...
FREE tradeshow and more at IAEI Toronto Fall 2012 Convention
Join EBMag at next week's International Association of Electrical Inspectors' (IAEI's) Canadian Section & Ontario Chapter Toronto Fall Convention. Having attended several IAEI events, we can assure you this is not just for electrical inspectors, but rather any electrical professional keen on doing things right. READ...
General Cable completes acquisition of Alcan Cable's North American business
General Cable Corp. has completed the acquisition of the North American portion of Alcan Cable for $151 million. How does Gregory J. Lampert, president and CEO of General Cable North America, say the acquisition will benefit the company's product offering? READ...
RECALL: Legrand Wiremold power strips due to shock hazard 12-274
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission—in cooperation with Legrand Wiremold—has voluntarily recalled the Legrand undercabinet power and lighting four-outlet power strip due to shock hazard. READ...
BMO predicts North American economy to pick up modestly in 2013
A recent report by BMO Economics estimates the North American economy will grow 2% this year and improve through 2013, with a strong performance from commercial construction in Canada and residential building in the States. But what about the Canadian economy? READ...
Low PV technology prices are hampering solar power industry maturation
While low prices for PV technology have led to increasing installations, Pike Research says these prices are also likely to lead to lower-quality technology and installations, possibly resulting in a backlash against solar power—perhaps globally. READ...