Message From The Editor
What will we give them?
The Canadian Manufacturers Coalition, which is part of Electro-Federation Canada, sent a letter on January 18 to Canada's Minister of Finance highlighting the importance of the Canadian manufacturing industry and its priorities for the federal budget under development. You will find this letter in the Opinion section. Canada is in a period of uncertainty over NAFTA and has decided to move forward with the Trans Pacific Partnership agreement without the United States. Canada's economic framework is changing, so it's a good time to ask ourselves, as contributor Paul Eitmant does, what will we leave the next generation? A lot of strong opinions in this issue. Good reading!
Line Goyette, Managing Editor
linegoyette@kerrwil.com
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Changing Scene
- Franklin Empire President Robert Shapiro to Retire in December 2018
Robert Shapiro entered the industry in August 1968. In 2018, Bob is celebrating his 50-year anniversary and is ready to retire and rewire…
- E.B. Horsman & Son Names New Edmonton Branch Manager
Bob Clarke has joined E.B. Horsman & Son as Edmonton Branch Manager, bringing with him 39 years of experience in Alberta's electrical marketplace…
- LEDVANCE Appoints Jim Johnson Managing Director for U.S. and Canada
Jim Johnson brings decades of lighting experience to this new position. Beginning with GTE Sylvania in 1985, Jim has held positions of increasing responsibility across multiple locations and businesses, culminating in his role as CEO of Osram's global traditional lamps business…
- Liteline Promotes Steve McMullen to Regional Sales Manager for Ontario and Western Canada
Steve joined Liteline in 2016 as Regional Sales Manager for Ontario. Since then, he has leveraged his experience to help grow the company through customer relations, sales and marketing…
- Omron Automation Appointment Supports Canada's Infrastructure Market
Omron Canada has appointed Chris Barnes Account Manager, Infrastructure. He will be responsible for strategic and tactical actions to increase sales within fundamental facilities and systems serving municipalities, penitentiaries, hospitals, etc…
- WESCO Hires New Head of HR for Canada
As head of HR for Canada, Darryl Castellano reports directly to Kim Windrow and will work closely with Nelson Squires, VP and GM of the Canadian business…
- Celebrate Electrical Industry Excellence at EHRC Awards
Join Electricity Human Resources Canada in Toronto on February 28 for the electricity workforce event of the year…
- Service Wire Co. Appoints New SVP and Corporate Controller
Charles F. Oldaker, Jr. assumes the position of Senior Vice President; Alex Peach, Corporate Controller…
- C.D. Howe institute Releases Report on Impact of Automation on Labour Markets
Provinces with more economic diversification or a concentration of workers in areas that are not very susceptible to automation appear better situated for technological change than others, the report says…
- Rittal Offers New IoT Interface for Climate Control Solutions
Rittal's IoT interface lays the foundation for optimal integration of cooling units and chillers in Industry 4.0 applications…
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Opinion
Budget 2018 — Business Investment, Productivity and Growth
On January 18, the Canadian Manufacturing Coalition sent a letter to Finance Minister Bill Morneau outlining their joint priorities regarding the upcoming federal budget. The letter contains six tax reform proposals, starting with reducing federal and provincial general corporate taxes to a combined 20%. The goal: supporting economic investment and growth.
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Taking Stock
What's Our Legacy for the Next Generation?
By Paul Eitmant
What are we leaving behind to the next generation? The landscape in the electrical industry has changed in the last 35 years. To my point, we have numerous companies that have been family owned and operated for years. It's been a pleasure to see companies continue the growth in which the first generation started.
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Lighting
Too Much of a Good Thing?
By David Nathaniel
There are typically many benefits associated with technology advances. This is certainly the case for LED lighting because the compactness of the light source allows luminaire designers tremendous possibilities. Picture a revolutionary LED recessed downlight. It is very thin and quick to install, even if a ceiling stud is in the way. Users who have concrete ceilings can build a drop ceiling that will accommodate these fixtures without losing much height. These recessed downlights are great for new construction or remodelling: punch out a lot of light, take very little power, have a long life rating, and don't cost much. Good, right? Well, maybe too good.
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Distribution
The New Seller Project and Frank's New Book
By Frank Hurtte
Our industry adds another new seller to the ranks daily. Over the past year, we have had the opportunity to speak to dozens of them, but compared to the vast number out there this is but a thimble full of water in a sea of people. For the coming year, I am determined to change that percentage. Why? First, the demographics demand it. Every time we speak to a group of distributor sales types, it's hard not to notice the number of folks who are pushing up against retirement. Our industry will need to fill the ranks.
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Looking Back
1965 Span-Can — Seabell Inc. 1984
Like many famous people throughout history, Don Hughes had a dream. In 1965 he made that dream a reality by forming the first marketing group of independent electrical wholesalers, and that group was named Span-Canada Electric Limited. Span-Can, as it became known to the trade, was true to its name, as each of the members involved had a specific territory, which in total covered Canada from coast to coast.
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The Internet of Things
The Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), Cybersecurity and Manufacturing
Industrialized nations are being influenced by transformative forces creating what many are calling "The 4th Industrial Revolution," also referred to as Industry 4.0, Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), and Smart Manufacturing. Companies all over the world are investing in this digital industrial future in an effort to establish themselves as a leader in IIoT enabled productivity. Indeed, these heavy investments can help ensure industry can set new expectations for the speed and cost of manufacturing.
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Economy
Q4 Investment in Non-residential Construction Rose 1.6%
Investment in non-residential building construction totalled $13.7 billion in the fourth quarter, up 1.6% over the previous quarter, marking a third consecutive quarterly increase. Nationally, gains were reported for all three components (institutional, industrial and commercial), led by spending on institutional building construction, up $117.2 million to $3.9 billion. Provincially, increases were posted in five provinces in the fourth quarter.
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Economy
Wholesale Sales Rose in November for Second Consecutive Month
Wholesale sales rose 0.7% to $63.6 billion in November, a second consecutive increase. Sales were up in six of seven subsectors, representing 99% of wholesale sales. In volume terms, wholesale sales increased 0.5%. Sales in the building material and supplies subsector rose 0.6% to $9.0 billion, its third consecutive increase. Wholesale inventories were down 1.2% to $81.1 billion in November, the first decline in eight months.
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Economy
Apartments Lead New Housing Construction in November 2017
New housing construction investment rose 7.9% from November 2016 to $5.0 billion in November, mostly attributable to increased construction investment in apartment buildings (+$282.1 million). For the first time since September 2011, every province reported higher spending on apartment building construction. Quebec led the way, with a year-over-year increase of $165.3 million.
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