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Hannover Messe: See How Canada Is Shaping the Future With Technology
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Unidentified wires, components and hazards pose a serious risk to workers and can lead to costly delays. When everyone on-site knows exactly what they’re dealing with, they can make informed decisions, prevent accidents and expedite workflows. Invest in comprehensive identification solutions to create a safer, more efficient environment where ambiguity is eliminated, and projects stay on schedule.
Changing Scene
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ABB Signs Agreement with Dow as the Automation Partner to Support Path2Zero Ethylene Complex in Canada
ABB has signed a Leveraged Procurement Agreement (LPA) to support as the automation partner for Dow’s Path2Zero project at Fort Saskatchewan in Alberta, Canada. According to Dow, the project, which is currently under construction, will create the world’s first net-zero Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions ethylene and derivatives complex1, producing the essential building… Read More…
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Pilz: Announces Jacmar Awarded as the Distributor of the Year 2024
Pilz is thrilled to announce that Jacmar has been awarded the Distributor of the Year 2024! This recognition is a testament to their team’s dedication, hard work, and commitment to excellence. A huge thank you to your incredible team and customers for their unwavering support. Read More…
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Pilz PSENmgate Compact Safety Gate System
For enhanced personnel safety, controlling access to gated areas is crucial. The Pilz PSENmgate safety gate system provides a compact yet robust solution, measuring just 40 x 65 x 238 mm—over 40% smaller than its predecessor, the PSENsgate—while improving key specifications.
The all-metal PSENmgate achieves PLe, Category 4 (EN ISO 13849-1), boasts a 7500 N holding force, and is IP65 rated, making…
Honouring an Industry Leader
Trevor King, One of the Canadian Automation Inaugural Leaders, Passes at Age 85
Unfortunately, on Wednesday February 5th 2025, Trevor King passed peacefully at the age of 85.
Some of you may have met him over his very long career in the Automation/Distribution industry. Trevor first came to Canada in 1973 and brought with him a British line of motor control called MTE. MTE was the 3rd IEC type line of contactors and accessories to arrive into Canada.
Trevor thrived while working at RHP in Mississauga, distributing and selling the MTE line all over North America. In 1992 Trevor received an offer to become MTE’s sole distribution partner, and therefore in September of 1992, Trevor opened Everything In Control Inc, located in Burlington Ontario.
At this time Trevor was a customer of Shirley Controls, owned by Joe Sherwood, who were the Finder S.p.A. exclusive Canadian distributor. Upon Joe’s retirement in 1995, Joe recommended to Finder that Trevor and EIC should now be the sole distributor in Canada, and as they say the rest is history.
EIC later added the Pizzato Electrica line of products to their basket and created a very good market presence. Trevor retired in 2017, and in 2019 EIC was finally closed. Continuing Trevor’s legacy, his son Michael King-President, then opened Finder Components Inc.
Trevor was known to many as the English Gentlemen, and always had a friendly demeanor to him. As a family he will be deeply missed by his wife Diana, his daughter Alison (Gerrie Electric), her two children Taya and Lola, Michael’s wife Vida and their two boys, Andrew and Nicholas.
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LOVATO: VLG30150A480 – Variable Speed Drives, VLG3 Series
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