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.
Festo Canada is announcing the launch of an authorized distributor agreement with one of Western Canada’s largest privately owned electrical distributors, Gescan, a Sonepar company. Gescan has 29 branch locations spanning British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba, and will sell and support the complete Festo product portfolio. “As a full stocking distributor,” said Chris Hemming, National Channel Manager for Festo Canada, “Gescan will offer value-add assemblies of Festo air preparation units and valve manifolds, in addition to, all components from the full range of products — from pneumatic consumables to fully assembled interpolated gantry systems.” “This partnership brings together Gescan’s commitment to delivering innovative solutions with Festo’s industry-leading pneumatic and automation products,” said Javi Richmond, President of Gescan. “Together, we look forward to providing our customers with enhanced access to cutting-edge automation solutions, exceptional service and technical expertise. We are confident this collaboration will bring significant value to our customers and further strengthen Gescan’s position as a trusted partner in the industrial automation space.”
NGen, Canada’s advanced manufacturing global innovation network, Festo Didactic, a leading provider of technical education equipment and solutions, and Humber Polytechnic, a leading Canadian post-secondary institution known for its career-focused, hands-on approach to education, are partnering to demonstrate the strength of Canadian mechatronics skills at Hannover Messe. This collaboration will feature a skills competition showcasing top students from leading Canadian post-secondary institutions including Humber Polytechnic, Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT), and Conestoga College.
Endress+Hauser exclusively markets SICK’s gas analysis and flow measurement technology worldwide. Advanced gas analysis and flow measurement technology now expands Endress+Hauser’s comprehensive instrumentation portfolio. This results from a strategic partnership in the field of process automation with the German sensor specialist SICK. It allows customers to access a broader range of products from a single source and benefit from enhanced expertise in gas analysis and measurement technology.
Our commitment to exceptional service is what got us here. For over 50 years, we’ve been providing top-tier drive system solutions to Canadian businesses—helping not only our own company grow but our customers as well. As we look to the future, we’re doubling down on that commitment by continuing to invest in our people and our infrastructure. And with that, we’re excited to announce a major milestone: we’ve secured a new location for our Canadian headquarters in Caledon, Ontario! Designing this new space marks the beginning of the next chapter for SEW, and we can’t wait to share more as we bring our vision to life.
As EB Horsman & Son celebrates its 125th anniversary, the company is proud to recognize the outstanding contributions of its supplier partnerships who have played a key role in its success. At this milestone event, several partners were honoured with awards for their innovation, market impact, and unwavering support. EB Horsman’s 125-year journey has been defined by strong, strategic partnerships, and these awards reflect the extraordinary efforts of the suppliers who have contributed to its continued success.
Hammond Manufacturing Company Limited’s Electrical Enclosures Division has recently announced two significant partnerships to enhance its market presence in Western Canada, effective January 6, 2025, with the addition of Sales Agents, Electra Sales and TMC Sales. These firms were selected based on their excellent, longstanding industry reputation and existing complementary product lines. Both companies bring technical sales experience with a proven track record of delivering profitable sales growth to their partners. This strategic move reinforces Hammond’s commitment to expanding its presence in Western Canada, positioning the company for continued growth and enhanced customer service in these regions.
EB Horsman is pleased to welcome David Garrett as their new Burnaby Branch Manager. David is a customer-driven leader with over 10 years of experience in the electrical and distribution industries. He firmly believes that putting the customer first is the key to success, and he has built his career around delivering exceptional service, strengthening relationships, and ensuring customers have the best possible experience.
Spartan Controls is proud to announce a 15-year partnership with Northwestern Polytechnic (NWP) as the exclusive naming sponsor for the institution’s new $16 million, full-service training and education space. The facility, set to open in summer 2025, will be named the Spartan Controls Northwestern Centre for Industrial Automation & Innovation.
Convergix Announces Tarriff Mitigation Plan. With the recent news regarding tariffs affecting trade between Mexico, Canada, China, and the U.S., and the indication of tariffs being imposed on the U.S. by Canada and Mexico, we want to take a moment to share the steps Convergix is taking to minimize any potential impact on our customers. As a global supplier with locations in the U.S., Canada, the UK, and India, Convergix has a sophisticated supply chain and an extensive supplier network that enables us to navigate these challenges effectively. Our global footprint allows us to serve customers worldwide while optimizing production locations to mitigate tariff-related disruptions.
Rockwell Automation announced February 12, 2025, that they are pleased to work with Toronto, Ontario-based silicon anode active materials company, NEO Battery Materials. The collaboration aims to deliver solutions to aid the battery material manufacturer on its first North American facility, a 240-ton facility with the capacity to grow up to 5,000 tons of silicon anode material per year in Windsor, Ontario.
Electromate is pleased to announce its biennial Spring 2025 SPARK Symposium (Showcasing Precision and Robotic Knowledge), scheduled for Wednesday, March 5, 2025, in Vancouver (Surrey), British Columbia. This complimentary event is tailored for OEMs, machine builders, system integrators, and engineering students in the greater Vancouver area. The symposium will feature a tabletop show format accompanied by classroom presentations focusing on robotics and mechatronics.
Pilz Automation Safety Canada L.P. is pleased to announce the promotion of Marcus Graham to the role of National Channel Manager. Marcus will continue his role as Senior Technical Sales Representative for the Southwestern Ontario region, while also taking on the responsibility of overseeing nationwide partnerships with distributors and integrators. In this expanded role, Marcus will not only drive sales in Southwestern Ontario but also strengthen relationships with our valued partners across Canada.
OMRON has welcomed ATS Corporation (ATS) as the newest partner in its Certified Systems Integrator program. Headquartered in Cambridge, Ontario, Canada, ATS is a global automation and technology company supporting customers across various industries, including Life Sciences, Food & Beverage, Energy, Consumer Products, and Transportation. This partnership is set to improve industries by integrating OMRON’s advanced robotic technologies with ATS’s network. Their new status as a Certified Systems Integrator for OMRON allows them to harness cutting-edge robotic technologies, including fixed robots, to innovate and enhance solutions across the markets they serve.
EECOL Electric has recently acquired Industrial Software Solutions (ISS), an exclusive distributor of AVEVA’s industrial automation software solutions in Western Canada and the Pacific Northwest. “We’re thrilled to partner with ISS to deliver integrated electrical and automation solutions to the manufacturing industry. This collaboration will significantly expand the reach of EECOL, AVEVA, and ISS solutions across Western Canada, providing our customers outstanding service and innovation,” says Jim Powell, President of EECOL.
January 27, 2025 Legrand: Pedro Mendieta Announced as President of Data, Power, & Control Division for North and Central America On January 16, 2025, Legrand announced the appointment of Pedro Mendieta as President of the Data, Power, and Control (DPC) Division. As a part of Legrand, North and Central America (LNCA), the DPC division is…
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