CSIA CEO Announces Decision to Step Down

CSIA CEO Announces Decision to Step Down

The Control System Integrators Association (CSIA) announces CEO Jose M. Rivera will be stepping down after a decade of dedicated leadership. Under Jose’s guidance, CSIA has seen significant modernization, increased resilience, and a strong financial position. Jose expressed, “As March 2025 approaches, marking my 10th year at the helm of CSIA, I reflect on our journey with immense pride. CSIA has significantly uplifted the SI industry by empowering members to build stronger businesses. Together, we have navigated critical challenges, including the COVID-19 pandemic, and emerged more resilient. This milestone has prompted me to consider my personal and professional growth, leading to my decision to step down.”

Legrand Acquires Power Bus Way, a Provider of Fully Customized Power Feeder Systems for Data Center, Industrial and Large-scale Commercial Applications
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Legrand Acquires Power Bus Way, a Provider of Fully Customized Power Feeder Systems for Data Center, Industrial and Large-scale Commercial Applications

Legrand has recently announced it has acquired Power Bus Way, a Toronto-based premier provider of custom-designed cable bus solutions for data centers, industrial facilities and commercial projects. Due to increasing demand for more digital infrastructure, Legrand estimates the North American data center market will continue to grow. This accelerated growth is further bolstered by increasing power needs, particularly in relation to the rapid adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies.

RS Named Amongst 2024 Global Top 100 Inspiring Workplaces

RS Named Amongst 2024 Global Top 100 Inspiring Workplaces

RS has earned a 2024 Global Top 100 Inspiring Workplaces award for putting people first in terms of purpose and culture, leadership, wellbeing, employee experience and voice, and inclusion. The Global Top 100 Inspiring Workplaces (IW) awards annually recognize and celebrate organizations of all sizes and industries from each of IW’s operating regions worldwide for creating exceptional, people-first workplaces with positive and inspiring cultures that make employees feel like they belong. They also rank the global top 100 organizations across Asia, Australasia, Europe, North America, Latin America, the Middle East, Africa, the UK, and Ireland based on the inputs of an independent expert judging panel.

FANUC Canada Celebrates Grand Opening of New Headquarters

FANUC Canada Celebrates Grand Opening of New Headquarters

In a grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony, FANUC recently unveiled its new Canadian Headquarters in Mississauga, Ontario to industry partners, customers and media. The new facility, which will serve as a hub for cutting-edge robotics technology, hosted more than 250 attendees in a celebration that included remarks from company leadership and advanced technology demonstrations. This milestone marks a significant step in a series of strategic investments in facilities across the Americas, underscoring an unwavering commitment to innovation, customer support, and economic growth in the region.

Hammond Manufacturing Welcomes John Eberhart as Territory Sales Manager for Northern, USA

Hammond Manufacturing Welcomes John Eberhart as Territory Sales Manager for Northern, USA

Hammond Manufacturing is pleased to announce the appointment of John Eberhart as the Territory Sales Manager for the Northern Midwest region of the United States in their Rack Mounting Solutions division. John’s extensive industry experience will be instrumental in the expansion of Hammond’s market presence and the promotion of business within his territory. John Eberhart has a demonstrated history of revenue growth and more than twenty years of experience in the data center and outside plant industries. John is also a current member of the TIA Edge Datacenter Working Group providing Hammond with leading developments for TIA standards.

ABB and NIEDAX Group Announce Completion of Joint Venture With the Formation of Abnex Inc.

ABB and NIEDAX Group Announce Completion of Joint Venture With the Formation of Abnex Inc.

ABB has recently completed a previously announced 50/50 joint venture with Niedax Group. The Abnex Inc. joint venture (JV) will broaden solutions and advance opportunities in the rapidly growing North American cable management market. Integrating engineering and manufacturing capabilities of ABB’s Installation Products Division with Niedax Group will enable the newly formed company to deliver a broad range of cable tray solutions and services to electrical contractors, distributors and systems integrators across Canada, the United States and Mexico.

Wesco Opens State-of-the-Art Facility in Eastern Canada to Support Influx of Megaprojects in the Region

Wesco Opens State-of-the-Art Facility in Eastern Canada to Support Influx of Megaprojects in the Region

Wesco International has recently announced the grand opening of a new state-of-the-art facility on Higney Avenue in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada, making this the largest facility of any distributor in the Atlantic region. The new building, facilitated by Touchette Real Estate, a division of Groupe Touchette, will feature Wesco’s comprehensive suite of services and solutions including electrical, communications, security, utility, broadband and safety under one roof, giving customers access to best-in-class vendors, products and expertise for their complex projects.

PataBid Nominated for Canadian Choice Award in Software Services

PataBid Nominated for Canadian Choice Award in Software Services

PataBid is proud to announce its nomination for a Canadian Choice Award in the Software Services category. This recognition highlights PataBid’s commitment to supporting the electrical contracting community across Canada by providing innovative estimating software solutions that streamline estimating processes and ensure predictable and profitable projects.

Panduit Partners with Hyperview to Offer Clients Modern DCIM Software Tools

Panduit Partners with Hyperview to Offer Clients Modern DCIM Software Tools

Panduit and Hyperview, a cloud-based data center infrastructure management (DCIM) platform, are excited to announce their technology partnership, marking a significant step forward in data center management. As part of this collaboration, Panduit will discontinue its SmartZone Cloud DCIM software products and move to offering Hyperview’s cloud-based DCIM platform.

Rockwell Automation Names Gustavo Zecharies President for EMEA Region

Rockwell Automation Names Gustavo Zecharies President for EMEA Region

Rockwell Automation recently announced Gustavo Zecharies is named president, Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region, effective immediately. As president, Zecharies will report to Scott Genereux, SVP and Chief Revenue Officer, and he succeeds Susana Gonzalez, who leaves Rockwell to pursue other opportunities. In this role, Zecharies will lead and provide strategic direction for sales, services, and solutions in the EMEA region with a focus on growing the original equipment manufacturer segment, which accounts for a significant portion of the region’s business.

Seeq and AVEVA Partner to Provide Best-In-Class Enterprise Data Management Services, Analytics and AI

Seeq and AVEVA Partner to Provide Best-In-Class Enterprise Data Management Services, Analytics and AI

Seeq has recently announced a strategic partnership with AVEVA, a global provider of industrial software. Core to the partnership is the native integration between the two companies’ platforms that will simplify access to operational data in context, enabling chemical, energy, metals, mining, and utility organizations to improve their operations and production outcomes.

Sonepar Launches First Cable Cutting Automation in North America

Sonepar Launches First Cable Cutting Automation in North America

Sonepar announced the inauguration of the electrical industry’s first Automated Cable Cut and Automated Storage and Retrieval System, (ASRS) in North America. This technology has been implemented into Lumen’s, a division of Sonepar Canada Inc., Central Distribution Centre (CDC) located in Laval, QC. “The new cable cutting automation enables Lumen to continue its primary business model, which is providing our customers with next day service,” said Lumen President, Serge Leblanc.

Hammond Power Solutions Completes Asset Purchase of Micron Industries Corporation

Hammond Power Solutions Completes Asset Purchase of Micron Industries Corporation

Hammond Power Solutions Inc. has completed the previously announced acquisition of assets relating to the operations of Micron Industries Corporation on October 7, 2024, a company based in the United States. The acquisition is structured as an asset purchase through HPS’ U.S. subsidiary. HPS will continue to operate the Micron Industries assets and continue to market the branded product offerings as previously sold by Micron Industries. “We are excited to welcome Micron Industries into the HPS family. The combined expertise of our teams is a significant step forward in our growth strategy to offer an even broader array of innovative solutions to our customers and strengthen our reputation for high quality products and services, especially within our OEM markets,” said Adrian Thomas, CEO of HPS.

Dimonoff Unveils Expanded Amotus Division: Advanced IoT Engineering Services and PaaS Solutions

Dimonoff Unveils Expanded Amotus Division: Advanced IoT Engineering Services and PaaS Solutions

Dimonoff is proud to announce the expansion of its new IoT (Internet of Things) division, Amotus. This division offers a comprehensive range of engineering services, including electronic design, software development, and Platform as a Service (PaaS) solutions. Acting as an extension of the client’s team, Amotus helps speed up the development and market launch of innovative IoT products. Dimonoff first acquired Amotus in 2018 and subsequently merged both entities in 2021 in an effort to consolidate the brand image and standardize its service offering under the Dimonoff banner.

NOARK Partners With Innovelec, to Power the Electrical Industry in Western Canada

NOARK Partners With Innovelec, to Power the Electrical Industry in Western Canada

INNOVELEC, a supplier of products and services for the electrical industry in Western Canada for over 25 years,  and NOARK Electric, global manufacturer of low-voltage electrical components for industrial applications, have partnered to electrify Western Canada. Specializing in motor controls and protection for Original Equipment Manufacturers, System Integrators and Panel Builders, Noark Electric provides high-quality products at an exceptional value, backed by a 5-year limited warranty and a world-class service and support. It is important to note that every NOARK product is tested and certified for use in North America and covered by the company’s exclusive five-year limited warranty.

Southwire Canada Named Among the 2024 Best Workplaces for Giving Back by Great Place to Work

Southwire Canada Named Among the 2024 Best Workplaces for Giving Back by Great Place to Work

Southwire Canada is proud to announce that it has been recognized as one of the 2024 Best Workplaces for Giving Back by Great Place to Work. This achievement acknowledges the company’s commitment to fostering a culture of giving back to the communities where it’s staff live and work. The Best Workplaces for Giving Back list highlights organizations that demonstrate exceptional dedication to social responsibility, community engagement, and making a positive impact on society. Southwire Canada received this recognition after a thorough analysis based on direct feedback from it’s employees, which underscores the genuine passion and commitment of the team.